iPhone 17 Pro Max won’t vibrate, even with all vibration settings enabled

weberduder, this did the trick!

Accessibility > Touch > Vibration (Disable and re-enable instantly)

Vibration did work on some songs partially, but not when I replayed them again.

Too bad; it worked through a full song

I put it on replay, but no vibration on the second go

The solution from above did not do the trick, but this time it helped to turn off and switch the Music Haptics back on …

Wait for the next update and the problem may be solved

I figured out a solution! Just remove the magnet in the bottom right hand corner of the case!

you will need an exacto knife to remove it!

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I’m experiencing the exact same issue with my iPhone 17 Pro Max — the haptic feedback has completely stopped working.

It was functioning normally at first, but now there is zero vibration in any situation (not during Haptic Touch, not with system interactions, not with notifications, and not even during incoming calls).

On a brand-new premium device, this is clearly not normal. I’ve noticed that several other users are reporting the same issue, which suggests this may not be an isolated case and could indicate a wider hardware or software problem.

This feature is essential to daily use, not a minor detail.

We really need an official response or a clear fix from Apple. The device was purchased at full price, so it’s expected to deliver full functionality. It’s frustrating and concerning to lose such a fundamental feature so quickly.

I hope Apple can provide a solution as soon as possible.

I found an article that explains why this issue occurs. The current Apple notification setup isn’t helpful and definitely needs improvement and feedback.

Notifications on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

I have the same issue is it resolved for you? If yes what is need to be done

This was a great tip, thank you!

This was a great tip, thank you! It will disable to closing of the case with the magnet though if anyone reads this and really cares about that function for now.

Thanks for sharing your feedback - I had the same issue and was unsuccessful in setting up the vibration again. Your little trick helped immediately - thank you very much - much appreciated! 🙏

There are several fixes for iPhone vibration not working on iOS 26, based on recent user reports and troubleshooting guides Check and enable vibration settings: Go to Settings Accessibility Touch Vibration and toggle it on. Also, in Settings Sounds & Haptics, ensure “Vibrate on Ring” and “Vibrate on Silent” are turned on Change haptics style: Avoid using the iOS 26 option “Synchronized with Ringtone.” Instead, go to Settings Sounds & Haptics Ringtone Haptics and select “Prominent” or “Standard” for proper vibration feedback.

Turn off Focus or Do Not Disturb mode: These modes can block vibration alerts.

Enable system haptics: In Settings Sounds & Haptics, check that System Haptics is enabled.

If needed, reset all settings: Go to Settings General Transfer or Reset iPhone Reset Reset All Settings. This won’t erase personal data but resets system settings that may affect vibration.

Remove any thick or lowquality cases or screen protectors that may interfere with haptic touch sensitivity.

If these steps don’t help, hardware damage to the vibration motor is possible and may require professional repair.

These tips reflect multiple community sourced fixes reported for iPhone vibration or haptic feedback issues specifically on iOS 26