Troubleshooting

Having a problem with an Apple device, Mac system software, or iOS? Maybe your Mac is behaving weird, or your iPhone isn’t charging properly, or an iPad app is crashing, or something is just not working as expected? Browse through and search our troubleshooting articles and you might be able to resolve the problem!

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Three Mac models facing forward, 16-inch MacBook Pro in Silver at left with Phone app on screen showing recent contacts, 24-inch iMac in Blue in center macOS Tahoe 26 wallpaper on screen, and 13-inch MacBook Air in Midnight at right, screen shows Spotlight Search over the desktop with Liquid Glass versions of the Dock and various widgets such as Calendar, Clock, and Weather
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Fix Audio Crackling, Pops, or Drop-Outs on Mac After Updating to macOS Tahoe (26)

The problem is fixable

By Chris Smith
iPhone 17, Back and front exterior overlapping, Sage color, Dual Fusion Camera System, dynamic island, camera control
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How to Fix iPhone 17 Pro Max Static Hissing Noise From Speaker While Charging

This article explains How to fix iPhone 17 Pro Max static hissing noise from speaker…

By Dave Johnson
iOS 26 feature
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iPhone slow and laggy after iOS 26 update? How to fix it

Learn why iOS 26 is slow and how to speed it up

By Moses Johnson
iOS 26 CarPlay
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Fix CarPlay Podcasts Sound Distorted or Clipping After iOS 26

Learn what to do if CarPlay Podcasts Sound Distorted or Clipping After iOS 26 Update

By GeeksChalk Staff
iPhone 17, back exterior, lavender color, Dual Fusion camera system, front exterior, all screen design, Dynamic Island, thin black display border, side exterior, Action button, volume buttons, Side button, Camera Control button  
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Missing Photos in iMessage After iOS 26 Update? Learn How to Fix the Photos Tab Bug

Learn How to Fix Missing Photos in iMessage After iOS 26 Update

By Dave Johnson
Three Mac models facing forward, 16-inch MacBook Pro in Silver at left with Phone app on screen showing recent contacts, 24-inch iMac in Blue in center macOS Tahoe 26 wallpaper on screen, and 13-inch MacBook Air in Midnight at right, screen shows Spotlight Search over the desktop with Liquid Glass versions of the Dock and various widgets such as Calendar, Clock, and Weather
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Missing Launchpad in macOS Tahoe (26) How to Get it Back

This article explains why Launchpad is missing on macOS Tahoe, what you can and can't…

By GeeksChalk Staff
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iPhone Alarm Sound Not Playing on iOS 26? How to Fix

Learn How to Fix iOS 26 Alarm Issues on iPhone:

By Dave Johnson
macOS Tahoe 26
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Touch ID Not Working on Mac After macOS 26 Tahoe? Fix

Learn How to Fix the problem if Touch ID is Not Working on Mac After…

By Dave Johnson
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Fix Apple Intelligence Stuck on “Downloading” or “Preparing

Learn what to do if Apple Intelligence is stuck on “Preparing” or “Downloading…” after iOS…

By Chris Smith
Multiple iPhone 17 devices shown upright and featuring the full color lineup: lavender, mist blue, sage, white, and black.
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iPhone 17 Alarm Not Going Off? Here’s How to Fix it

To fix an iPhone 17 alarm that’s not going off, start by checking the alarm's…

By Chris Smith

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