iPhone 17 Pro Max Reminders app displays unclosable pop-up

I Phone 17 pro max displays a pop up when launching reminders that wont allow you to close and use the app

iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 1, 2026 9:16 AM

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1 reply

H1290

Level 6

10,197 points

Jan 9, 2026 10:32 AM in response to rusty299

Hello!

Please send a screenshot of the pop up. Thanks.

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