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What are the 4 dots beside my Wi-Fi symbol

What are the 4 dots beside my


Wi-Fi symbol

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 13, 2023 7:44 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2023 9:33 PM

That indicates your Carrier Network Signal is not available. You may not be able to make calls or send SMS.

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Feb 14, 2023 12:15 AM in response to anastacia116

See these Apple articles below:

If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad

If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

 

Manually update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad

Manually update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

 

Update your network provider settings manually on your iPhone or iPad

Update your network provider settings manually on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)


If you see a Cellular, Ultra Wideband, or Apple Pay Issue message after an iOS update or restart

If you see a Cellular, Ultra Wideband, or Apple Pay Issue message after an iOS update or restart - Apple Support


 


What are the 4 dots beside my Wi-Fi symbol

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