“No Service” after iOS 13.5.1 iPhone update

I agree that it is something to do with the iOS 13 update. Back in November I was part of this discussion group as my iphone 7 was giving "no service" messages back then, following update to iOS 13.2

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250905111?answerId=251785893022

So my iPhone 7 has had “No Service” issues for many months now (see my previous entries). Today, I tried to update my iPhone 7 to iOS 13.6.1 and it failed spectacularly, going through a cycle of failure when hooked top to iTunes 12.8.2.3 on my Mac.

So I then put it into recovery mode when connected to iTunes and tried to do a "restore", having backed it up and it just went through the cycle of extracting the software, installing, checking with the iPhone and then as it goes to reinstall the firmware, it crashes out with "error code 7".

As it was failing at the firmware stage, I put it into DFU (Device Firmware Update) mode "a great way to update firmware". That didn't work: https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/iphone/how-put-an-iphone-in-dfu-mode-3628686/

I give up.

A less than three year old iPhone, bricked by iOS 13 updates.

If you read the thread before posting (or at least page 4) you would discover that the problem is a network outage and nothing that you do on the phone can fix it.

And if you read TODAY’S posts you will see it is people on Vodafone in the UK and Verizon in the US, both of which had major outages today.

It just might be worth taking the trouble to read the two posts right above yours.

I'm in the same boat. The update installed overnight and I'm stuck in cottage country without use of wifi or cellular networks. Very occasionally I'll see an email come through but it consistently says no service. When I switch from airplane mode on to off I very briefly see the bars for wifi but they disappear in less than a second. My phone has turned into a useless brick and I depend on it being in the middle of nowhere. Not impressed. Can't seem to figure out a fix.

I’m in UK.

iOS 13.5.1 update created "no Service" once installed on my iPhone 7.

“Mobile data update failed. Your iPhone cannot make or receive calls or access mobile data until it has been updated”

The “learn more” suggests how to fix it but connecting it to iTunes and choosing “Command click” just tells me I have the latest version. Crap iOS.

I have tried this to no avail:

1. Make sure apps are set to “only whilst using”. 
2. Turn off location services. 
3. Restart iPhone. 
4. Turn location services back on

I have tried to no avail:

— a restore of my iPhone.

I have tried to no avail:

— Reset network settings

I have tried to no avail:

— eject the SIM, restart, reinsert SIM.

We tried all those supposed fixes and 2 hours worth of other suggestions by Apple Support. They ended up telling us to send it in for repair at our expense since the phones are out of warranty even though they both worked perfectly prior to the update. It is weird that out of 5 phones, 3 took the update fine, the other too ended up with cellular date failure and no calling or texting. They are currently only good for playing games while connected to wifi. How does Apple get away with passing the problem onto the customer this way?

Ugh - I'm having this problem too.

I've tried all of the suggestions others have done, except Reset All Network Settings and wiping the phone. REALLY don't want to have to do that if not necessary. Maybe Apple will come up with a fix in the next day or so?

My husband says, "It's uncumbent upon Apple to test their updates before releasing them. If they release them, they should work with the carriers to have the issue fixed ASAP."

Amy

I am having the exact same issues as above. I have an iPhone 7 which has work excellently through this quarantine period as my work phone with wifi calling. Now after the automatic update last night I can’t receive or make calls. Apple needs to fix this ASAP this will impact many individuals for work and personal use. This should be at their time and cost not us as the consumers.

I'm having the same "No Service" problem on my brand new iPhone 11. Initially I thought it was my SIM card/carrier problem but after changing a brand new SIM card, the problem still persist. I'm trying out the suggestions given here later and I hope this works.

Exactly the same issue here. iPhone 8+

Message said update to 13.5.1 to fix security issues blah blah, which I duly did.

When the update completed, I sat there and watched it, now I have no mobile service.

The security issue must have been to stop people making calls or using mobile data on my phone (including me the security update is that tight).

Restarted phone, removed and reinserted SIM card, reset device. All to no avail.

I put the SIM card into my old Galaxy S7 and I’m back in business, so it’s not the SIM card or service provider.

I’m now the proud owner of a $1000 paper weight.

Thanks Apple. :-(

I'm from Portugal, a small country in Europe and i´m having the same issues on my iphone 7. Tried all retoring suggested steps above with no success. Also having issues with battery life, it dies after about 4 hours without any use. :(

I'm backed up to itunes and ready to proceed but I'm not sure what exactly "erase without restore" means. I don't see a button in itunes or anything in my phone that says that. Do you mean from my iphone, settings>general>reset>erase all content and settings? Then I restore backup from my computer? I'm sorry, I've never had to do anything like this with my phone before. Ever.