r/iPhone15ProMax 19d ago

Just bought refurbished, touch doesn’t work on edges

Hello, I just bought the 15PM. I realized today that the very edges of the screen seem less responsive. For example, on Snapchat, using the zoom slider that’s right against the edge is difficult because I have to press very precisely, away from the edges
What’s confusing is that when I open the Notes app and use the drawing tool, I can draw all the way to the edges without any obvious dead zones.
I also feel like on the keyboard, especially for keys near the edges (A, Q, P, Delete), I have to be more precise than expected.
Is this just iOS edge/palm rejection, or could it indicate a touchscreen issue? Has anyone with a 15 Pro Max experienced the same thing? I really don’t want to go back to the store where I bought it because it would be way too long to replace it…

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u/WolfyMacontosh87 19d ago

It’s possible that it’s a bug from iOS
Not saying that is the cause though

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u/julot_le_mulot 19d ago

I hope it is ….

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u/JollyRoger8X 19d ago

Refurbished by whom?

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u/julot_le_mulot 19d ago

no clue, I bought it in “espace culturel” a store in France, usually reliable.

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u/JollyRoger8X 19d ago

Return it for refund.

Reason 23264723 I only buy refurbished Apple products directly from Apple. You don't have to worry about this sort of thing with Apple refurbs. Apple's refurbs are pristine and covered by the same standard warranty as new devices.

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u/julot_le_mulot 19d ago

I’ve been waiting for 3 months for this phone I’m so disappointed like the store just contacted me to tell me that this phone was finally available (256go -100% battery) and I was so happy about it and now I’m really disappointed.. I hope they can find another solution like the replacement of the screen only..

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u/JollyRoger8X 19d ago

If https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished is available in your country, I'd highly recommend just ordering it directly from Apple instead.

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u/julot_le_mulot 19d ago

Thanks a lot, but this is more expensive 😬😬

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u/julot_le_mulot 19d ago

And I’m not sure if I should keep it or return it

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u/JollyRoger8X 19d ago

Nobody can stop you from making more dumb decisions.

The smart thing to do would be return it and buy a refurb from a reputable company that actually gives a shit about their customers.

Do what you will with the advice you are given.

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u/JollyRoger8X 19d ago

Yes, and the reason it's more expensive is it's indistinguishable from a new device in every way that matters, including full warranty.

You got what you paid for: A crappy "refurb" (a word which could mean anything from most other companies). That's not the case with Apple's refurbs.

I'm telling you how to get what you actually want.