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iPhone 11 Pro intermittent cellular connectivity issue

iPhone 11 Pro on T-Mobile. I picked up my iPhone 11 Pro on 9/26 and since then, I have encountered cell service drops about 5 times. When I lost cell service, iPhone 11 Pro indicated it was still connected to T-Mobile (at least a couple of bars). I could not make a call or there was no internet connectivity. Disabling and enabling cellular service did not work. Enabling and disabling Airplane Mode also did not work. I had to power cycle my iPhone to resolve this. I know this is not just a cellular issue because while the iPhone 11 Pro was having trouble with cellular service, my iPhone 7 had no issue (also on T-Mobile).


I think I'm not the only one with this issue as one iPhone 11 Pro reviewer has the same issue. I am trying to find where I read about it.

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Posted on Sep 30, 2019 2:01 PM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2019 1:16 PM

Since the day I got my 11 Pro Max, I’ve been unable to get LTE (or 5GE, as AT&T calls it) almost anywhere. In the rare instances that I do get a connection, as soon as I enter a building, it’s gone.


My first step in trying to resolve this was to call AT&T, but they immediately told me that they had already gotten “thousands” of calls about this issue with the 11. He didn’t specify Pro or Pro Max, he just said 11, but “thousands” was the word he used, which I’m assuming (hoping) was hyperbole. He said there was nothing they could do and that I needed to go to Apple.


I brought it to the Apple Genius Bar and they replaced my SIM card, but that did nothing. So I made another Genius Bar appointment, and they replaced my phone. I’m sorry to say, however, that the new phone has exactly the same problem.


In cases where I really need to use cellular data (because there’s no Wi-Fi available), I turn off Enable LTE in Settings, but that works only slightly better. Then, after a short period of time, it no longer works at all, and I have to restart my phone.


So I made yet another Genius Bar appointment, but the person with whom I met basically blamed it on AT&T and said I need to deal with them. (I pointed out that that’s where I began, and that they sent me to Apple, but that meant nothing to him.) He claimed that he wasn’t aware of this being a widespread issue. I pointed out that there are additional pages dedicated to it on the discussion forums every day, but he completely dismissed that.


So now I have a $1,600 phone that only connects to data on Wi-Fi.  I’m going to wait until iOS 13.2 is released and, if the issue persists after updating, I’m going back to the Genius Bar and demanding a new phone (the last guy I dealt with wouldn’t even consider it), since some people have seen the problem resolved with a replacement.


I bought the original iPhone, and I’ve upgraded every year since. I’ve never had a major problem like this with any prior phone, so this situation is extremely disappointing, to say the very least.

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Nov 7, 2019 7:21 PM in response to kcpilotguy

In the end I demanded a replacement phone and have had no issues since getting my replacement iPhone 11pro

I did work with 5 senior advisors and some other tech guy but after 3 weeks they told me the next step would be to wait 5-7 business days to hear back from their tech people I said NOPE. I told them I had been patient and I had tried to work through their layers of support and I was done. But my new one has not had an issue since I got it 2 weeks ago

Nov 13, 2019 7:46 AM in response to judysings

I have an 11 Pro Max on Verizon and am experiencing the same issue on 13.1.3 - and all previous builds. Rebooting is the only fix for mine. I recently switched from using a Pixel 3 XL on T-Mobile and I am really disappointed in my new iPhone 11 Pro Max with its poor cell reception and continued connection issues. I might have to sell it and buy a Pixel 4 XL instead. This has been a terrible experience! Come on Apple - FIX IT ALREADY - it's happening to a LOT of people - frequently. I'm beginning to think it is a problem with the phone itself. My wife has the exact same phone - same carrier - and she doesn't have these problems. Maybe I'll go to the Apple store and see if they will replace it with another one.

Nov 13, 2019 8:24 AM in response to Changren Yong

Still having the same issue on iphone 11 pro, verizon, 13.2.2. I have been on the phone w/ apple four times now. They have done enhanced data logging and I was able to create the issue multiple times over the issue. Was supposed to get a call back yesterday but the engineers had not gone through the data. Expecting call tonight. I have a couple days to return and I probably will at this point. My iphone 7 & 6s work just fine if I put the sim in those phones...the 11 pro has been complete garbage since I got it. Phone calls go to VM, no visual VM, data drops all the time, even with full bars and LTE showing. It is an OS or HW issue on the 11's and I am just not impressed. "It just works" is dead for this phone. Maybe they'll figure it out in a couple months but in the mean time I can't conduct business or life without a decent phone or navigation around Boston...so frustrated.

Nov 20, 2019 8:46 AM in response to TiffG_

My issue seems to have been resolved now. I went to the Apple store - hoping for a replacement phone. Instead, they tested the phone and did not find any hardware issues. They said that they needed to wipe and reload the phone - using iTunes - not the standard Reset from the phone. That is a very important distinction. Also, they said that I should not do a restore of my apps and data - rather, I should download each app that I needed and reconfigure each one. They did restore my contacts and photos after reloading the phone. It's been over a week now with no failures - no LTE connection drops - life is good. ;)

Dec 2, 2019 9:16 AM in response to Evert Jan de Groot

I’ve got the same problem with Vodafone NL. Always at the same locations.


I’ve already replaced my SIM card, phone, did a full iTunes restore and still nothing happened. Already spoke to a senior advisor in Ireland after I uploaded the logs with timestamps he said it’s probably not a hardware issue but a telco issue. Which is odd since you’ve got the same problems with T-Mobile.

Dec 8, 2019 10:49 AM in response to Changren Yong

I have exactly the same problem with Verizon. And all updates are current, I played w Bluetooth (normally that’s off for me) updated carrier settings, tried with/without WiFi. All the things people have responded to do so far. No help. Argh. It has to be Apple because my husband has IPhone 7 and has no problem.


Ive also had the text within my Notes app disappear randomly!!


all since “upgrading “ to IPhone 11.


Jan 8, 2020 5:41 PM in response to Syoung_99

Same here, Apple keeps telling me to talk to Verizon but it’s clearly an Apple issue. Honestly, my 6s was better than this phone. The 11 pro shuts down or freezes randomly when using the camera, has delayed texts with non-iPhone users, and horrible reception. I shouldn’t have to keep resetting the network settings, turning my phone on/off, and switching airplane mode on/off just to get my phone to work.

Feb 4, 2020 8:00 AM in response to Changren Yong

just send back my wife's 11 pro (13.3.1) for the exact same problem in France today. Apple kept telling me all the diagnosis were fine and that it was a carrier issue. it's not because everything's fine on an old XS. they finally issue a parcel pick up so i just have to wait until they decide what's wrong. honestly, her 11pro had it all: data connection problems just the ones mentioned on this forums and the phone was not able to be wirelessly charged!... that's a lote of issue for a brand new phone at that expensive price...

i don't mind having issues on brand new things as long as i don't have to shout for the garantee to work. iuse to know a time where they would send a replacement product right away and you would give the old one before getting the new one. now it's way different and it's a shame. talking about client's satisfaction...ah ah ah

Feb 21, 2020 6:24 AM in response to Changren Yong

I have an iPhone 11pro Max on Verizon running 13.3.1 and this issue just started happening to me within the last week. I have to reset network settings several times a day. It shows LTE with 2-3 bars but not data and unable to make calls. I’m beyond frustrated.


it’s definitely not a Verizon issue as the other phones in my house (XS Max, X, iPhone 11) all work perfectly.


Was anyone able to get this issue resolved?

Feb 21, 2020 7:40 AM in response to bruceindfw

same problem here in France with an brand new iphone 11. I had to shout at apple for them to take it back, because they said the analysis they run via software was all good. I was very upset because the phone was 2 months old. So i shouted and them wich is the only way in our declining society (and they were NOT NICE neither Professional), and said I wanted to send it back to them for some real guy to tcheck it rather than a failed software analysis. they send me a UPS guy to pick it up finally. 2 hours after the faulty phone reached them, i had a message saying they were sending me a new unit! the new one works fine but they go to much quiet with those problems and it's a shame you have to negociate ione hour with them on the phone to send back a faulty unit under guarantee.... plus i had to buy a new belkin Wireless charger just to charge my 11 PRO because they made sure none of the ones working (had a great UGREEEN unit)with you X and XS work on the 11pro . that's a lot of things for such a high priced phone.... :(

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