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Blelkin Author

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Can’t connect to iPhone after newest iOS update

My iPhone 11 used to be able to connect to 4G, but after the newest iOS update (iOS 17.4.1 (21E236)), it is no longer able to and only connect to 3G/EDGE now. How do I fix this?

Posted on May 9, 2024 6:49 PM

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Axel Foley

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Posted on May 9, 2024 7:30 PM

(1) Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue:

Press and quickly release Volume UP button
Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button
Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds. (DO NOT release Side Button when invited to Slide Power OFF).

(2) If the above does not work then - Reset the Network Settings on your iPhone, open Settings ➡️ General ➡️ Transfer or Reset iPhone ➡️ Reset Network Settings. Upon a successful reset of the network settings, you will to enter the password(s) to connect to the Wi-Fi Network(s) again.

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