Iphone X freezes when wifi switches to cellular data.

I'm currently on IOS 13.3.1, but have been experiencing this issue ever since I got the phone a few months ago (used).


The issue is when wifi drops and switches to data the phone start to slow down drastically and lock up. If the iPhone manages reconnects to wifi, it starts to work again. Restarting the phone also fixes it, but it's sometimes difficult to restart due to the lockup.


I think this thread best explains what I'm facing, unfortunately no replies/solutions.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250092176


Has anyone else experienced this and solve it?


Thanks!

iPhone X, iOS 13

Posted on Feb 17, 2020 8:18 PM

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Feb 23, 2020 9:33 AM in response to j_wo

Hello j_wo.


Welcome to Apple Support Communities.


If I'm understanding correctly, your iPhone becomes unresponsive when switching from Wi-Fi to Cellular. I will be glad to assist.


I would suggest Resetting the Network Settings to see if that helps:


Reset your Network Settings. Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This also resets Wi-Fi networks and passwords, cellular settings, and VPN and APN settings that you’ve used before.


If you still have an issue, please try these steps:

  1. Make sure to remove all of the iPhone accessories and protective cases
  2. Make sure that you're running the latest iOS version: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  3. Update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad
  4. Restart your iPhone


Let us know how it goes.


Cheers.

Feb 23, 2020 9:43 PM in response to Neil22R

I face the same exact issue with XS Max. I've already raised the issue back when i was using the beta version of iOS 13, but even now that i switched back to the normal/consumer latest iOS version, it hasn't been fixed.


What i've observed is that this happens when the phone tries to connect to a known WiFi (doesn't always happen) and it switches between cellular and the wifi network. the best solution is restarting the phone, but i've seen that toggling off the wifi or forgetting the network and reconnecting sometimes work as well (but not all the time.)


i understand that this might be a special case, but please have someone investigate it.


Happy to provide any logs or demonstrate the issue to a technical team.

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