IOS 15.8 Issues

Troubleshooting - iPhone 7 

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.

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

3. 

iPhone 7 is > 7 years old, which also affects the battery life. The hardware remains old, so does the battery.

If it is still possible, have the battery replaced.

The battery can be replaced by Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider.

See this Apple article: iPhone Battery Repair & Replacement - Apple Support

If you are going to replace the battery, see -> Get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service

Get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service - Apple Support

The price is approx $ 69.

If you want to know exactly, call Apple directly, see Contact Apple for support and service -> Contact Apple for support and service – Apple Support (UK) 

or 

call 1-800-MY-APPLE

note:

You have to decide for yourself whether it is still worth having the battery replaced.

Considering a newer type of iPhone?

Read this before you buy a newer type iPhone.

My iPhone 7 Plus started having phone and camera issues starting with IOS 15.7. I'm seeing these problems continue into IOS 15.8. Essentially I need to restart my phone to enjoy a few hours of the phone and camera features working properly.

When the phone isn't working, I can't send calls and when I receive calls I can't hear the person on the other line and they can't hear me.

When the camera isn't working, the camera feature freezes after trying to take a photo.

Resetting the apps does not help. Only after restarting the iphone will these apps work properly but only for a limited amount of time.

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