Poor cellular reception and frequent dropped calls on iPhone 12

I have only 1 bar on my iPhone 12 I upgraded from a 11 still getting dropped. Almost anywhere I go I can’t access anything unless I have wifi. So tired of this problem’mmmm



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Original Title: Dropped calls iPhone 12

iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 25, 2025 9:28 AM

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Posted on Aug 25, 2025 11:13 AM

cherylee17 wrote:

I have only 1 bar on my iPhone 12 I upgraded from a 11 still getting dropped. Almost anywhere I go I can’t access anything unless I have wifi. So tired of this problem’mmmm


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I would reset the Network Setting,


Settings>General>Transfer or Reset iPhone>Reset>Reset Network Settings <—————————RESET

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



if no resolve contact your Carrier to reprovision your device from their end


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Aug 25, 2025 11:13 AM in response to cherylee17

cherylee17 wrote:

I have only 1 bar on my iPhone 12 I upgraded from a 11 still getting dropped. Almost anywhere I go I can’t access anything unless I have wifi. So tired of this problem’mmmm


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Original Title: Dropped calls iPhone 12


I would reset the Network Setting,


Settings>General>Transfer or Reset iPhone>Reset>Reset Network Settings <—————————RESET

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



if no resolve contact your Carrier to reprovision your device from their end


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