Is anyone experiencing frequent loss of cell connectivity after updating to IOS 16.3?
iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16
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Yes!
Tried resetting network settings: worked for a few hours then problem returned
Tried resetting phone with erase all contents and settings, but problem returned
Called apple and they said to try full restore, plugged into Itunes. Waiting to see if it holds.
Seems Verizon needed to release a carrier update but didn't, and the new IOS can't negotiate with their network very well. apple blames verizon, verizon blames apple. BTW I pulled the sim and put it into another phone with IOS 16.2, and it worked perfectly, so its NOT the sim, or the verizon account that is the issue. It is a fight between the new IOS 16.3 and the cell phone networks.
Multiple providers often use the same cellular tower, which may be part of the issue.
Contact your cellular carrier.
If you wish to complain to Apple, you may do so here:
I have some more details about the problem.
Usually I work from home, the number of times I get disconnected during usual day is nothing compared with when I go out and do some small commute to the office.
When I restart the mobile (iphone 13) I get signal for some minutes (it depends, some times less than a minute and some times more) but suddenly then the signal turns off.
Inside settints - mobile data - network selection I have it on automatic, if I switch off this selection the mobile is unable to find anything. This does not happen with an iphone 11 pro.
Same issue here with iphone 12 mini ios 16.3. Need to restart more than 4 times to get cellular signal and it happen more than 5 times a day. This issue never happened before ios 16.2. I hav reset network setting but still same issue.
We went to Verizon, and they replaced the SIM card, without success. The tech had the same issue start about the same time on his iphone14 (electronic SIM). This doesn’t seem to be related to 16.3, as the problem occurred prior to the upgrade.
That's because there are a wide variety of issues that are carrier-specific that could be at fault, from tower issues to SIM or eSIM issues to database issues.
For example, not too long ago I stopped receiving calls. I tried calling my own phone and got sent straight to voice mail.
I had to contact my carrier and they did a "reset" of parameters in their database, and it fixed the issue.
I hope replacing the phone solves your issue, the question is whether Verizon will take responsibility if it doesn't.
Poland. Iphone 14.Lost Cellar connectivity after 16.3.1 upgrade. 2 different providers (e-sim+physical). So that a not provider case, but Apple one. Network settings reset hasn't helped at all. Waiting for releasing a fix by Apple
I am from Bulgaria. iPhone 13 with SIM and eSim. After update to 16.3.1 I have issues with cellular connectivity. I have reset tried all recommended fixes (reset network settings, fly mode even resetting the phone but keeping the eSim) without success. Connectivity issues are with both the lines. Then I have removed the sim to another iPhone SE 2020 with IOS 16.3.1 and there are no any problems- it is 4G and is working without any problems. With iPhone 13 with IOS 16.3.1 I still have problems. So I believe there is no problem with the carrier. Any other suggestions?
What does your cellular carrier say?
The problem is not the carrier, as said I have the same phone line in the watch and no issues there. Anyway I checked with them and as expected is everything ok from their side.
Cellular data is a cellular provider feature; contact them for assistance.
What does your cellular carrier say about your issue?
Not necessarily cellular connection issues as far as phone service goes, but since going to 16.3, when I leave the house in the morning and get away from WiFi, I have no cellular data. I’ve been having to reboot my phone every morning in order to correct it
Edit: IPhone X
I reset my Network Settings and it did not solve the problem. Every since I updated to 16.3 after getting the celluar service provider to get my data working it lasts for about 1/2 of a day and then it goes away. This didn't happen until version 16.3 was loaded to my Iphone 10x
Yes I am having the same issue after installing 16.3…My phone cellular service has taken a hit! I cannot use the internet, social media apps, send text messages, listen to podcast or music. It’s so annoying, I have an XR but the model has nothing to do with it. I’ve turned off my phone a dozen times and have done a network reset several times. I need to reinstall the old software again
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If you read my previous responses you will see why comparing your watch and your phone is meaningless and incorrect as they use different cellular frequency bands.
It’s your carrier and there’s nothing for Apple to fix, but by blaming Apple they don’t need to spend money on a truck roll to fix their own network, best of both worlds for them.
Loss of Cell Connectivity After IOS 16.3 Update- iPhone 13 Pro Max
