Q: Could not activate cellular data network

when i update my ipad i cannot connect to cellular data network can anyone help me pls?

The solution describe by Suzanne had worked for me, thank you.

I have no idea how this is possible but the solution actually works! I'm amazed

I had this problem with my Iphone 5s.The problem is that there are carrier specific settings that do not populate on your iphone.

You need to go to Settings -> Cellular -> Cellular Data Network and update the field that reads "APN". You need to contact your local carrier to tell you what that field needs to show. Or you can check that info from another Apple device that uses Cellular Data.

I went to my local carrier yesterday, and they fixed it in 2 minutes.

This happens because sometimes the phone updates this field automatically and sometimes it doesnt.

Hope this helps.

Hey all.

Pretty depresive. Apple just doesn´t care for that I guess.

Anyway my problem was the same though I was using 3G internet like for three months and it worked (even updated **** iOs in the meantime) and then one day (today) didn´t work anymore. So after some searching I came to that site and tried all desribed. Nothing really worked.

Then I searched for APN settings on my carrier site and voila, now it works. APN settings were clear all three months so now **** thing just requested for those fields... Really big question mark here.

So before you get in too big panic try to search for APN setting should be always available on your carrier´s site.

EDIT: After 5 minutes it stopped working again so now it is panic...

The solution described by Suzanne also worked for me. My problem started after an update.

Worked for me too ...

thanks Suzanne515, this worked for me. Did not clear history, just cookies.

Thanks Suzanne515 - same problem and your solution worked.

I didn't wait for 5 mins but when I switched off the Ipad I held the power and circular button down until the apple logo came up...it took about a minute to come back to my home page, but now works fine.

Must be something going on with Safari I guess?

Anyway, all good

In our case, the symptom was the same after we returned from Germany and put the original AT&T SIM back in. The issue was that while in Germany, we used a service from Aldi (was very good) that as part of its set-up installed a profile on the phone. It is this profile that caused the issue when returning to the U.S. Here is what I did to fix it:

1) Go to Settings...General

2) Scroll down to Profiles and then tap on it.

3) Remove the offending profile (do not remove all profiles)

You're responding to a two-year-old thread.

Does the top left corner say "searching"?

I had the same problem after switching from Vodafone to EE.. this is what to do, after getting a pac code and getting th ephone unlocked I still could not "activate mobile date network" this was because vodafone had planted a peice of software that until deleted will not work. How to delete, Settings / general / profile / then select the item that is vodafone and delete it.. and it will work.

I had the same problem after switching from Vodafone to EE.. this is what to do, after getting a pac code and getting th ephone unlocked I still could not "activate mobile date network" this was because vodafone had planted a peice of software that until deleted will not work. How to delete, Settings / general / profile / then select the item that is vodafone and delete it.. and it will work.

Hi

I had "Could not activate cellular data network" issue after update of iPhone 5 to ios 8.4. I had 3G symbol next to operator but still got messege about no internet on 3G/4G. WiFi working normally. I tried all tips previously posted with the tapping of the different buttons and restarts and also dfu mode restore, nothing helped.

Then i came across this:

1. Connect to WiFi

2. Open Safari and go to: http://www.unlockit.co.nz/#_Custom

3. Select your country and operator (but usually it's automatically filled)

4. Tap on "Create APN"

and you should be good to go.