Why does scrolling through content and text cause jumps and twitches on the 17 Pro Max?
Can this be fixed somehow?
It is very irritating and has a negative impact on your vision.
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Thank you for the confirmation. I understand that you’re running iOS 26.5 and the issue regarding the twitching is happening across all applications. This bug is a known ProMotion (120Hz) frame pacing issue caused by optimization attempts that has been widely reported throughout the iOS 26 cycle and was not addressed in iOS 26.5.
Potential solutions to try, in order:
Settings > Battery > Low Power Mode (this throttles performance and directly impacts ProMotion behavior)
Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Reduce Motion (reduces animation complexity, which can eliminate the visible jitter)
Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Limit Frame Rate (make sure this is off; as enabling it will cap the display at 60Hz)
Press and release Volume Up, press and release Volume Down, then hold the Side Button until the Apple logo appears (this is different than restarting via control center)
Widget-heavy pages have been specifically reported to trigger stuttering during swipes and cause a noticeable decrease in performance across the operating system
If none of these help, this is most likely a software issue with how iOS 26.x handles ProMotion scaling across third-party applications. You can report it directly to Apple at https://feedbackassistant.apple.com. The more reports Apple receives, the higher priority it’ll be to get fixed.
Thank you for the confirmation. I understand that you’re running iOS 26.5 and the issue regarding the twitching is happening across all applications. This bug is a known ProMotion (120Hz) frame pacing issue caused by optimization attempts that has been widely reported throughout the iOS 26 cycle and was not addressed in iOS 26.5.
Potential solutions to try, in order:
Settings > Battery > Low Power Mode (this throttles performance and directly impacts ProMotion behavior)
Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Reduce Motion (reduces animation complexity, which can eliminate the visible jitter)
Settings > Accessibility > Motion > Limit Frame Rate (make sure this is off; as enabling it will cap the display at 60Hz)
Press and release Volume Up, press and release Volume Down, then hold the Side Button until the Apple logo appears (this is different than restarting via control center)
Widget-heavy pages have been specifically reported to trigger stuttering during swipes and cause a noticeable decrease in performance across the operating system
If none of these help, this is most likely a software issue with how iOS 26.x handles ProMotion scaling across third-party applications. You can report it directly to Apple at https://feedbackassistant.apple.com. The more reports Apple receives, the higher priority it’ll be to get fixed.
This sounds like a hardware issue. iPhone 17 Pro Max is still under warranty. You need to have Apple perform diagnostics on your iPhone. It can be done in person at an Apple Retail Store or at an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can also contact Apple Support and request remote diagnostics.
If you’re in the US, please call 1-800-MY-APPLE, or outside the US, consult the support articles below. In Canada, call 1-800-263-3394.
Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support
Hey,
Your frustration is understood, and I can absolutely do my best to help. Please respond with your iOS version as shown in Settings > General > About.
Knowing the exact software version helps pinpoint your issue to any known issues.
Could you please reply with:
I understand. I found an article that may be helpful under the assumption that it’s actually a hardware issue:
If the screen isn't working on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
No one has asked, so I will ask if there's any chance you've had the screen replaced on your iPhone? Also, when you open Settings > General > About > Model, does it start with a number, like 3 or 5, or letter, like M.
Hi, you stated you’re scrolling through content. Is this only happening using a web browser? What web browser are you using? Does it only happen on specific websites?
26.5
In all applications
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Unfortunately, none of the above helped
No, it's new, we bought it just recently and it's hardly been used.
And I also forgot about the model.
Everything's fine here; the phone model starts with the letter M.
No, it happens everywhere.
In apps like Instagram and others, and even in phone settings.
Content on the iPhone 17 Pro Max twitches when scrolling.
