iPad 3 Why 3G does not work after being on WiFi

When I take my iPad 3 out of my house, I have to reboot it to get a 3G connection. The 3g icon shows that it is connected but when I try and access any connection it says no internet connection. My iPad 1 seemed to work ok. I've also tried putting it in Airplane mode and back again but this has no effect.

Any suggestions please? Many thanks.

iPad (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + 4G, iOS 5.1

Posted on Mar 21, 2012 2:24 AM

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Apr 26, 2012 2:53 AM in response to NewForce

I would love to be in a peaceful picket at Apple Inc, Cupertino.

Only my distance logistics cause a slight problem.😁

NewForce wrote:


I've believed there's thousands of new iPad users are suffering.

Apple statements like,

1. Just avoid using it or holding that way

2. It's normal

3. Still in normal working condition

4. Still in normal working temperature.

Blah.. Blah.. Blah..


Think all of us should not tolerate for all type Apple excuses anymore.

Maybe we should launch a peace & silent protest outside Apple Cupertino HQ.

What do all of you think?

Apr 26, 2012 10:00 AM in response to Tianz_16

btw, just a check with all those that have gone with a replacement. did you get a replacement new as in new out of a new ipad box casing and all or they are giving you a replacement new that is a re-manufactured set?


Good question. How can you tell the difference? They're going to replace mine, are they going to give me a remanufactured one?

Apr 26, 2012 9:53 AM in response to stephschad

After changing from T-Mobile Multi SIM to Vodafone CallYa prepaid SIM using websessions I can say the following after one day of use:

The iPad works like a charm now, no connection problems, no restarts necessary.


Hope this will continue. Got a month websession so lots of time to play with it and check what happens.


The only downside is that I had to spend extra money. Apple customer care, where are you?

Apr 26, 2012 12:49 PM in response to (Dri)

Dri..

I have exact issue as on previous 20 pages and my local Apple store replaced my device with a brand new one as they told me that they don't have any remanufactured ones to distribute yet. Fingers crossed for you too!

By the way, my 3G issue still exists with the brand new replacement too. I'm hoping a SW update is going to fix all this as I have reboot the device every 3 days ( to the minute) to get successfully connected to 3G again. And for that, fingers crossed for all of us!

HTH..

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