I have dropped my iPhone 15 pro max I have it in a case and doesn't seem any worse from dropping it is there way to check your iPhone is working as it should?
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iPhone 15 Pro Max Dropping Iphone
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I know Apple has hardware tests they can perform, but I don’t think users have access to this.
I’d say by using it. I’ve never seen dropping an iPhone do anything more than cracked the screen or back glass. I’ve dropped my iPhone multiple times and it was either good or broken. I don’t think there’s any likeliness of hidden damage. I think there’s one exception to this and maybe someone will disagree with me. I feel like the water seals of the iPhone get worse with age.
I would just, at a minimum, restart the phone. I've dropped mine more than once and it's often quirky until a restart.
Keep an eye on things though. If you see any odd behavior then I'd take it to an Apple store for diags. Those are free. Apple makes things pretty solid, but you can never tell what internal damage might have happened. An abrupt stop at the end of a fall usually causes some amount of shock.
They’re always good until you try to do something crazy like swim with your iPhone. Don’t do that. I’ve learned from personal experience. The seals are good for keeping out water like if you grab your phone with wet hands or accidentally drop it in the sink.
I would really like to see lab test comparing a brand new iPhone with one that’s been used for a year. Even in your pocket, the phone is going to have some flex so that puts pressure on the seals.
I wouldn’t worry too much about it. As long as you didn’t crack the screen or back glass you’re good.
You are all right. People drop their phones all the time. If there was something wrong, you'd usually find out really quickly.
There is a diagnostic procedure on iPhone.
- Make sure you have Wi-Fi access
- Turn off the iPhone
- Press and hold the volume up and down buttons
- Plug in the iPhone
- Wait 1 to 2 minutes for the diagnostic page to appear.
- Release the volume up and down buttons
Several diagnostic menus are accessible.
This must be the same software that Apple employees use.
If you are worried just restart the iPhone. It will do enough of a test on startup for your purposes. It used to be that when I dropped my iPhone it would produce a message about a loose SIM card. Restarting fixed that. I haven’t seen that in years.
I've dropped mine a few times, but it's always in a fairly substantial case and I've never suffered any damage. If the screen is unbroken I would just continue to use it, it's probably ok.
Hey everyone! If you’re a consumer, you’ll need to use this self-service diagnostics method instead. Here’s the link: https://support.apple.com/en-us/101965
Just a heads up, Apple’s remote diagnostics for internal use is only available for geniuses at Apple Stores.
Additionally, here are some considerations for the OP regarding an iPhone drop:
I’ve heard from a few people who noticed serialisation pop-ups in their iPhone settings, especially after restarting the device after a hard drop.
Here are some things to try:
- Force restart your iPhone or ask Siri to do it for you by saying “Hey Siri, restart my iPhone” and tapping yes or saying yes. Check touch responsiveness on the Multi touch screen.
- Play around with the camera in the camera app and third-party photo apps. If the camera is broken in any way, switching between cameras from the main to ultra-wide or telephoto lens would be blacked out or limited. I witnessed an iPhone 14 Pro user having this issue and had his iPhone camera replaced by a Genius due to a defect.
- Remove the case and perform a thorough cleaning of the iPhone by wiping the surfaces and screen (especially the titanium edges) with a screen cleaner sprayed onto a Lens cloth or polishing cloth.
- Check for any damage to the back glass, camera shatter, or bent edges. If the screen is bloated and separates slightly, it could also indicate a battery expansion, which requires immediate attention and replacement.
- If a screen protector is used and it appears to be shattered (even if it’s a small hairline), remove it and discard the damaged screen protector. Clean the screen and check for any cracks or LCD screen anomalies.
- If any of these hardware issues are evident, book an appointment with an Apple Genius at a local Apple Store to have it checked out. If it’s a battery issue like a battery explosion or expansion, you should see an Apple Genius as soon as possible and have the battery replaced. They accept walk ins during store hours.
Please note that you should not replace the screen protector and/or case if any hardware issues have occurred until they’ve been resolved.
I’ve heard from a few people who noticed serialisation pop-ups in their iPhone settings, especially after restarting the device after a hard drop.
Here are some things to try:
- Force restart your iPhone or ask Siri to do it for you by saying “Hey Siri, restart my iPhone” and tapping yes or saying yes. Check touch responsiveness on the Multi touch screen.
- Play around with the camera in the camera app and third-party photo apps. If the camera is broken in any way, switching between cameras from the main to ultra-wide or telephoto lens would be blacked out or limited. I witnessed an iPhone 14 Pro user having this issue and had his iPhone camera replaced by a Genius due to a defect.
- Remove the case and perform a thorough cleaning of the iPhone by wiping the surfaces and screen (especially the titanium edges) with a screen cleaner sprayed onto a Lens cloth or polishing cloth.
- Check for any damage to the back glass, camera shatter, or bent edges. If the screen is bloated and separates slightly, it could also indicate a battery expansion, which requires immediate attention and replacement.
- If a screen protector is used and it appears to be shattered (even if it’s a small hairline), remove it and discard the damaged screen protector. Clean the screen and check for any cracks or LCD screen anomalies.
- If any of these hardware issues are evident, book an appointment with an Apple Genius at a local Apple Store to have it checked out. If it’s a battery issue like a battery explosion or expansion, you should see an Apple Genius as soon as possible and have the battery replaced. They accept walk ins during store hours.
Please note that you should not replace the screen protector and/or case if any hardware issues have occurred until they’ve been resolved.
For me it goes like this, drops phone and then.....
Pick phone up, check screen isn't broken.
Remove case and check back panel.
No more energy is wasted and I carry on using my phone as normal.
Thankfully I don't drop my phone often.
Pick phone up, check screen isn't broken.
Remove case and check back panel.
No more energy is wasted and I carry on using my phone as normal.
Thankfully I don't drop my phone often.
If it's any consolation my iPhone 13 pro, in a case, was treated much like a wrecking ball for the 2 years I had it. Dropped in a river, down a few large drops onto concrete and rocks, slept on it in the wilds of Iceland, frozen solid a couple of times. Just got a new battery in it by Apple and they didn't complain and my daughter has it. Can't find any notable indication that there was any harm done to it (!)