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Apple reportedly ships the iPhone 18 Pro Max with a firmware-enforced battery cap below 20Wh to meet shipping rules; the limit is automatically removed when you activate the device, restoring full charging. A manual Prepare to Ship mode can also cap charging at 80% for 14 days for repairs, trade-ins, or gifts, after which normal charging resumes.
Because the iPhone 18 Pro Max has a single-cell battery over 20Wh, Apple requires a firmware-based “Prepare to Ship” step to discharge the battery below 20Wh and cap charging when shipping the device for repair, trade-in, or other services. New, unactivated units are already under the limit and don’t need this, while the process can make the device warmer. Once completed, a “Ready to Ship” status appears, and there’s an undo option (potentially with a 14‑day waiting period depending on the reason). This measure is specific to this model to meet shipping rules.