New iPhone 16 pro max my App Store isn’t responding just says waiting

Brand new phone 16 Pro Max App Store won’t respond. It just puts waiting.

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 25, 2025 8:17 PM

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Posted on Jan 25, 2025 8:20 PM

You should try a Force Restart.


  • Press and quickly release the volume up button.
  • Press and quickly release the volume down button.
  • Press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo 


Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


Then if that doesn’t rectify your issue, you should go back to wherever you purchased this new iPhone to return or exchange it as it could possibly be defective.

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Jan 25, 2025 8:20 PM in response to Redskinsfan2023

You should try a Force Restart.


  • Press and quickly release the volume up button.
  • Press and quickly release the volume down button.
  • Press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo 


Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


Then if that doesn’t rectify your issue, you should go back to wherever you purchased this new iPhone to return or exchange it as it could possibly be defective.

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