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Iphone 4s - 3G connection disappears after using wi-fi

Hi!


I have an odd problem with my Iphone 4s. After using a wi-fi connection at home and going out I've noticed that the phone doesn't switch automatically to 3g connection. Instead it states that there's no internet connection available at all. But if I'm restarting the phone (shut down, new start) then I get a 3g connection back immediately. This looks really annoying. Any ideas how to solve it?


Thanks!

iPhone 4S, iOS 5

Posted on Nov 6, 2011 10:39 AM

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Dec 31, 2011 1:58 AM in response to lirontocker

The options for 3G are now controlled by the Carrier themselves.

Thats why some carriers dont allow you change the APN settings, they actually tell the phone to remove the settings from the view on the phone.


You could manually setup your phone using the iPhone Configuration Utility, and manually setup the APN settings by creating a profile to over ride the automatic settings sent by the carrier.


http://support.apple.com/downloads/iPhone_Configuration_Utility_2_0_for_Windows

Jan 31, 2012 10:23 PM in response to injust

Same problem here. My provider stays in contact with apple because of this known problem. Can´t believe it, because i expected a little more than this from an inovating company like apple 😟
It isn´t a solution for me turning on/off any option on my phone to get it 100% going! Losing internet connections oder calls is absolute "no-go"! Sorry, i´m very disappointed!

Iphone 4s - 3G connection disappears after using wi-fi

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