17 pro max - electric tingling / shock thruout day while holding phone . i cam feel it un my hand my friends can feel it . something is seriously wrong with this phone.
has anyone else had issue because this really sucks .
iPhone 17 Pro, iOS 26
“iPhone 17 pro has issues 17 pro max - electric tingling / shock: 17 pro max - electric tingling / shock thruout day while holding phone . i cam feel it un my hand my friends can feel it . something is seriously wrong with this phone. has anyone else had issue because this really sucks .”
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To the OP and All those Affected...
This seems to be catching on. So,…
Report this to Apple:
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Lawrence Finch wrote:
That’s from parasitic currents picked up by the charging cable from your home wiring. You can try using a shielded cord.
I doubt they have it on charge while in use "throughout the day" which is what they report.
I also forgot to say it is impossible to get electrical "shocks" through a case with a 4.5 volt system. If they are experiencing this with a cased phone it is surely nerve or tendon problems.
"iPhone 17 pro has issues 17 pro max - electric tingling / shock: 17 pro max - electric tingling / shock thruout day while holding phone . i cam feel it un my hand my friends can feel it . something is seriously wrong with this phone. has anyone else had issue because this really sucks ."
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iPhone Power Shock:
So, who is the seller? If not Apple, return it, and have the seller fix it, themselves.
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"[...]This is all new since having this phone. I have an appt at the genius bar tomorrow."
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I recommend you show this thread to the Apple Rep at the GBA.
Report back what they say, depending on your Timezone.
I went to the Genius Bar and they said it was not a hardware issue but a software issue. We downloaded the update and I thought it
was improved but I am still feeling some sort of electricity and tingles. Curious if anyone is having pain in their hand and wrist too.
Deboorah1 wrote:
I went to the Genius Bar and they said it was not a hardware issue but a software issue. We downloaded the update and I thought it
was improved but I am still feeling some sort of electricity and tingles. Curious if anyone is having pain in their hand and wrist too.
Turn it off. If it still does it, it's probably nerves in your hand.
"It happens when holding the phone but it does has after effects on my hand. If I stay off my phone it eventually dissipates. It is the phone causing issues."
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So, report your finding and concerns to Apple.
That’s from parasitic currents picked up by the charging cable from your home wiring. You can try using a shielded cord.
I have also been having the same issues and also issues with my hand that holds the phone. I am having difficulty with my hand and thumb and even resorted to a thumb stabilizer. I just happened to look online because I continue to have strange electrical tingles when using my phone even with a good case and I see others are experiencing the same issue. Now concerned there is something wrong with this phone and it is injurying my hand/thumb as I feel my strength as well is being impacted when it comes to opening jars, etc. This is all new since having this phone. I have an appt at the genius bar tomorrow.
pamala146 wrote:
17 pro max - electric tingling / shock thruout day while holding phone . i cam feel it un my hand my friends can feel it . something is seriously wrong with this phone.
has anyone else had issue because this really sucks .
Turn it off. If it still does it, it's probably nerves in your hand.
Deboorah1 wrote:
It happens when holding the phone but it does has after effects on my hand. If I stay off my phone it eventually dissipates. It is the phone causing issues.
Yes but is it the phone's electrical system , or could a phone sized piece of wood do the same?, hence I suggested the powered down test.
Here’s what I’ve noticed. Since the search field has dropped to the bottom of the screen, many people are holding their iPhones differently. This is especially true of individuals with smaller hands.
Previously the grip was more centered so the top of the screen could be more easily tapped and the top would be more centered in our view. Now, more people are holding their iPhones lower both for reach ability and viewing. This lower positioning causes people to press the lower corner into their hand more. This is probably contributing to the tingling sensations.
It happens when holding the phone but it does has after effects on my hand. If I stay off my phone it eventually dissipates. It is the phone causing issues.
ME TOO. As im holding my phone, near the top of the flat part of the back, I felt as if electricity was running through my fingers, almost painful. Made sure to test with each finger and even the back of my hand to make sure my fingers weren’t just falling asleep or something. This is seriously concerning.
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