Signal bars disappearing on my iPhone

My signal bars keep disappearing, but it’s only when I am on my Home screen. If I pull up an App, they show up. I can remedy it by turning my phone off and on, but it only lasts for about a day. Is anyone else having this issue? Just to be clear, I’m not losing my signal at all, just the indicator.


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Posted on Apr 15, 2023 4:50 AM

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Posted on Apr 18, 2023 9:24 AM

Hello JAppleinfo,

Thank you for posting to the Apple Support Communities. 


For something like this, it may help to install any available carrier and iOS updates for your device. Try restarting again after any updates before testing the wireless signal again. 



If the issue continues, can you check the Control Center to find out if the signal bars are shown there?



You can also contact Apple Support directly for more help. 


All the best! 

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Apr 18, 2023 9:24 AM in response to JAppleinfo

Hello JAppleinfo,

Thank you for posting to the Apple Support Communities. 


For something like this, it may help to install any available carrier and iOS updates for your device. Try restarting again after any updates before testing the wireless signal again. 



If the issue continues, can you check the Control Center to find out if the signal bars are shown there?



You can also contact Apple Support directly for more help. 


All the best! 

Oct 10, 2023 5:46 AM in response to JJRASC

The signal is fine, as the OP said everything still works but after the iOS 17 upgrade the signal (both cell and wifi) icons just disappear. Open an app, and there they are again, go back to the home screen, gone. Restarting the phone will restore them for a little while but eventually they will start disappearing again after a few days.


This is a bug.

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