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iPhone displays No Service

My iPhone has displayed “no service” for about a few weeks now. My family/those around me have service, “data roaming” is on, and I’ve done everything on the support page for no service. I am traveling internationally (China), but I had service earlier in my trip, so I don’t think that’s the reason. I am able to send and receive texts on iMessage to/from my friends in the U.S. but am unable to receive things like verification codes/calls.

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 29, 2023 1:06 AM

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Posted on Jun 29, 2023 1:07 AM

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

  1. Check your coverage area. Make sure that you're in an area with cellular network coverage. ... 
  2. Restart your iPhone or iPad. Restart your device. ... 
  3. Check for a Carrier Settings update. ... 
  4. Take out the SIM card. ... 
  5. Reset your Network Settings. ... 
  6. Update your iPhone or iPad. ... 
  7. Contact your carrier. ... 
  8. Get more help.


If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad ...



Remove your SIM card from the SIM card tray and then put the SIM card back. ... Make sure that the SIM tray closes completely and isn't loose. If you use a SIM tray from a different model iPhone, iPad, or from another phone manufacturer, it might not fit properly.


If you see 'invalid SIM' or 'no SIM' on your iPhone or iPad ...



Learn what to do if you see a SIM not supported alert.



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

  1. Check your coverage area. ... 
  2. If you see SOS or SOS only. ... 
  3. If you're on 3G network. ... 
  4. Restart your iPhone or iPad. ... 
  5. Check for a Carrier Settings update. ... 
  6. Turn your cellular line off and back on. ... 
  7. Reset your Network Settings. ... 
  8. Update your iPhone or iPad.

More items...


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



To be able to use any SIM across the globe you must have "No SIM Restriction" against Network Provider Lock. Please refer to the pic below.


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Jun 29, 2023 1:07 AM in response to feiyw

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

  1. Check your coverage area. Make sure that you're in an area with cellular network coverage. ... 
  2. Restart your iPhone or iPad. Restart your device. ... 
  3. Check for a Carrier Settings update. ... 
  4. Take out the SIM card. ... 
  5. Reset your Network Settings. ... 
  6. Update your iPhone or iPad. ... 
  7. Contact your carrier. ... 
  8. Get more help.


If you see No Service or Searching on your iPhone or iPad ...



Remove your SIM card from the SIM card tray and then put the SIM card back. ... Make sure that the SIM tray closes completely and isn't loose. If you use a SIM tray from a different model iPhone, iPad, or from another phone manufacturer, it might not fit properly.


If you see 'invalid SIM' or 'no SIM' on your iPhone or iPad ...



Learn what to do if you see a SIM not supported alert.



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

  1. Check your coverage area. ... 
  2. If you see SOS or SOS only. ... 
  3. If you're on 3G network. ... 
  4. Restart your iPhone or iPad. ... 
  5. Check for a Carrier Settings update. ... 
  6. Turn your cellular line off and back on. ... 
  7. Reset your Network Settings. ... 
  8. Update your iPhone or iPad.

More items...


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



To be able to use any SIM across the globe you must have "No SIM Restriction" against Network Provider Lock. Please refer to the pic below.


iPhone displays No Service

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