iPhone 12 mini iOS 17 problems

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iPhone 12 mini iOS 17 problems

I’ve been using iPhones since 2009, generally let my phone update its OS when it wants to and have never had a problem before. Since my 12 mini updated to iOS 17, it’s been generally unstable. Multiple apps are having intermittent problems, calling and texting have both failed and required a restart. Even turning off doesn’t always work - have to go through settings. Screen sometimes goes blank on various apps. I’ll upgrade the phone if I have to but from what I’m reading this is an iOS problem and switching to a newer phone won’t necessarily fix it (and the new phones are all too big anyway).

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 29, 2023 4:47 PM

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timgf Author

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Nov 11, 2023 11:40 AM in response to Raicya

The problems are getting worse, slow downs, pretty much freezing sometimes. Having to restart - when I can, sometimes it won’t even do that the usual way and i I have to shut down through settings. I reckon that phone is dying - time for a replacement. It didn’t last as long as my last one which was a 5, only three years. Not impressed, especially as they don’t have a 14 or 15 in a 4.7”. Means I’ll lose my small phone and have to go bigger. Not a happy move, but I guess a necessary one.

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Katana-San

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Oct 30, 2023 6:41 AM in response to timgf

Hello ~ Have you checked your battery health?

iPhone Battery and Performance - Apple Support

If at 80% or lower you need to have the battery replaced.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

~Katana-San~

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timgf Author

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Oct 30, 2023 6:36 AM in response to Raicya

Thanks, I have removed and replaced the SIM card. I guess we'll see over the next few days if it is stable again or if it still gives intermittent problems. I must admit, I am not expecting it to change, the start of the problems seemed to coincide with the IOS upgrade so it seems far more likely that this is the root cause - but we'll see.

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Raicya

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Oct 30, 2023 5:21 AM in response to timgf

calling and texting have both failed and required a restart.

Start here:

1.

Remove and reinsert the SIM card.

If it doesn't help visit your carrier, maybe the SIM card is damaged, ask for a replaced (new) card. Normally it is free.

Ask also to check if the SIM tray is bent, as even a tiny misalignment can cause the SIM card to not fully connect with the internal contacts in your iPhone.

2.

If you can't make or receive calls on your iPhone

If you can't make or receive calls on your iPhone - Apple Support

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

If you can't send or receive messages on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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