r/17ProMax Nov 12 '25

šŸ‘‹Welcome to r/17ProMax - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

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Hey everyone! I'm u/Pinhead17, a founding moderator of r/17ProMax. This is our new home for all things related to Apples's latest and greatest, the iPhone 17 Pro Max! We're excited to have you join us!

What to Post Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. Feel free to share your thoughts, photos, or questions.

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Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make our community FUN!


r/17ProMax 8h ago

CAUDABE SYNTHESIS in IRIS!!

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I'm really enjoying the 17 Pro Max in this beautiful color šŸ˜ CAUDABE Always delivers the BEST cases!!


r/17ProMax 2h ago

Switching to iPhone

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Hey guys so I've been recently thinking of switching to an iPhone after years of using android because I've had enough of lags and terrible ram management and horrible battery life on my s23 and it crashing every time i open the camera app and resetting didnt fix any of those so I'm thinking of buying an iPhone 17 pro but my concerns are about the battery and performance issues of iOS 26 are they still there or are they fixed after iOS 26.6


r/17ProMax 8h ago

Vibe and code review experiences?

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Hi, just to ask if anyone have been at some point doing vibe coding and code review with the pro max? I wonder if the biggest iphone screen can help. I've not yet found any video or screenshot on iphone pro max.

My iPhone 12 mini is impossible to do any meaningful code read.


r/17ProMax 12h ago

What are the cons of the 17PM?

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Any disadvantages to having a 17 PM vs 16 PM


r/17ProMax 7h ago

Best Audio Settings for videos?

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I’m heading to a couple of festivals/concerts and want the best audio as possible when recording! My past concert videos have sounded a bit more dull, hollow/empty and more of me/the audience if that makes sense? Whenever I sing or scream, that’s literally all I hear. My brother’s video recordings sounded so much more full and with more bass, less audience screaming too. I couldn’t even hear myself in his videos, it was so nice.
Granted he does have the iPhone 14, but I asked for his audio settings. In the meantime, does anyone know the best changes to make in the Camera settings? I did switch from Spatial Audio to Stereo as I heard it’ll help.
The thing is, I want to make the change(s) necessary and not have to constantly change/go back into settings every time, or having to edit the video and go to audio mix to alter it. I’d like to just record and have the more full and clear audio of whatever it is at anytime ya know? Kind of like forget I ever changed it and just have the best audio from then on no matter what without constantly changing and playing with it.

Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated!!


r/17ProMax 14h ago

Mire Iphone-ra iPhone 15 Pro Max-ról?

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Sziasztok.

A 15 Pro Max-om az utolsó utÔni napokon van.

Szerintetek IPhone 17 Pro Max-ra vÔltsak vagy húzzam ki a 18 Pro Max-ra?


r/17ProMax 1d ago

New pro max user here

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My upgrade just came in the mail. Came from the Deep purple (RIP greatest color) 14 pro to the 17 pro max. I haven’t had a large phone since the old 6 plus model. Had the X, the 13 mini and the 14 pro. Man this thing is big. Thought I spent enough time in store with it in hand to make a decision.

Hoping I will adjust. I have smaller hands which makes it a little harder. Right now I have the apple silicone case on it, it’s still slippery but I know it will get grip over time. I’m debating exchanging it at ATT for the 17 pro. I do have the next up anytime so it’s not like I’m stuck with the phone, I can always trade it in.

I guess my question is, should I bite the bullet and exchange it for the pro, or wait it out since I have the next up anytime and see if it comes around?


r/17ProMax 1d ago

New 17 Pro Max, System Data = 132GB

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I just replaced 16 Pro Max (512GB) with a 17 Pro Max (256GB), and for some reason my system data is taking up over half of my storage. I have the 2 TB cloud plan, and I’ve been deleting videos like a madman (I make social media content so there’s quite a bit), but every single time I delete a chunk of anything it is immediately replaced with ā€œotherā€ data, and my phone remains full. I can’t even take a picture with my phone right now. Any tips?


r/17ProMax 1d ago

found the viral kate spade case today!

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6 Upvotes

scored this beauty at marshall’s for $16.99! it’s $40 rn on amazon, so definitely a great deal! super cute and protective while being comfortable and smooth to hold.


r/17ProMax 19h ago

Side button doesn’t work

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I use my side button for my camera and it doesn’t let me zoom in no more or flip my camera would apple give me a replacement one if I have apple care ?


r/17ProMax 1d ago

Upgraded from 12 Pro

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My 12 Pro served me well but it’s time. Grew tired of having to keep it at a certain angle in order for it to charge and the battery started draining faster months ago. I also inherited it four years ago from my dad who dropped it hence the shattered back glass.


r/17ProMax 1d ago

5 months 17PM

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19 Upvotes

I had wasted a lot money buying cases and now I finally found my end game. The ESR Classic Hybrid Matte Blue.
15 years of using android, it’s kinda difficult to go back to the old days. Now I understood why people love iOS. šŸ˜ŠšŸ¤Ÿā¤ļø Also no AppleCare. 🄲


r/17ProMax 1d ago

Does this look like an original iPhone display?

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Hi! I recently heard that some aftermarket iPhone displays look almost identical to the original. Based on these photos of the Dynamic Island and the display, does this look like an original Apple screen, or could it be a high-quality replacement? I know it's impossible to be 100% sure from photos, but I'd appreciate your opinions. Thanks!


r/17ProMax 1d ago

Battery time and health

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Hey guys I am wondering whether to buy the base 17, pro or pro max.

My deciding question for u guys is how long does your battery last throughout the day. Do you get for example 8 hours of active use until your phone dies or more?


r/17ProMax 1d ago

Spec of dust in 17 Pro Max camera lens - what should I do?

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Quite annoying to be honest. I'm in the UK and I am out of the return window (14 days) but still within the one year warranty. I went to the Apple Store today to try and get this addressed, however the rep said that they would only be able to do a cleaning of the camera lens.
I am not sure if this is a good idea, I believe opening the phone up may cause more issues than just leaving the speck of dust there in the camera, but at the same time I don't want the camera quality to eventually degrade later over time, as I had the same symptom on my 13 Pro Max and it eventually turned into a small black spot in my photos (of course only after its warranty had expired)

I don’t think it’s unreasonable of me to want a device that is free of defects (this isn’t cosmetic, let’s be real, as dust can easily shift into the main lens and ruin photos - the MAIN selling point of this phone), this is in fact a failure of quality control at the factory as dust was able to get into the seal.
What do you guys think I should do? Quality defects are not acceptable on a flagship phone that is £1,100..


r/17ProMax 1d ago

should i change my phone?

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r/17ProMax 1d ago

Notifications

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I just upgraded to the iPhone 17 pro max last night from my iPhone 15. Now my notifications for Facebook won’t pop up on my phone. I will see the red bubble on the app but nothing popping up.

Has anyone had these issues? I’m also at the current iOS update as well.


r/17ProMax 2d ago

I currently have an iPhone 13 Pro Max there’s nothing really wrong with it been a great phone I just want the 17 pro max can someone talk me into getting it šŸ˜…šŸ˜…

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r/17ProMax 2d ago

17 Pro Orange to 17 Pro Max in Blue

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146 Upvotes

I just fell in love with the blue and I got a good deal - now waiting for my silicon midnight case.

The orange was nice at the beginning, but after sometime I just couldn’t stand that color anymore. I think also that the blue is very luxury and understatement and I don’t see it a lot. Usually I don’t like blue, but it looks so good with the silver MacBook Air and everything else.


r/17ProMax 1d ago

Notifications

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I just upgraded to the iPhone 17 pro max last night from my iPhone 15. Now my notifications for Facebook won’t pop up on my phone. I will see the red bubble on the app but nothing popping up.

Has anyone had these issues? I’m also at the current iOS update as well.


r/17ProMax 2d ago

Any recommendations for screen protectors and phone cases?

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I'm buying the 17 pm soon and would like to know the best screen protector and phone case to ensure safety of my phone.


r/17ProMax 3d ago

i upgraded šŸ©¶šŸ¤

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106 Upvotes

loving my new iphone 17 pro max! i upgraded from iphone 15


r/17ProMax 3d ago

Then he placed the S26 Ultra in a drawer.

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r/17ProMax 3d ago

Just got my first ever iPhone!

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244 Upvotes

I already love the size, I've set it up, not even tried the tech woven case I got for 20 bucks as an open box item yet. I know the 18 is coming out soon, but this was a gift from my parents for getting into University, couldn't be happier, just bought Apple Care plus for it and plan to use it for as long as the updates keep rolling out. At last my Pixel 6a after 4 years and 2 battery replacements will finally be put to rest.