3G icon is visible and signal is strong but safari tells no connection (other programs don't have connection as well). Switching to airplane mode and back doesnt help and reset (off and on) always helps, but problem appears again after some period. I can't tell exactly how much time should I wait but I noted that it appears after long idle period.
iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iOS 5.1
Hello ANTONeo,
Tried your step-by-step instructions, thanks.
Unfortunately, it has the same cellular data not activated issue again this morning.
Since yours how working, can you tell me the following info ? Mine the in the bracket.
1. Version (5.1 (9B176))
2. 1st 5 Serial (DYTHG)
3. Modem firmware (1.0.10)
4. Celluar Data Number (Unknown)
Appreciate your sharing.
Finally, my new iPad 3G is working well. Thanks to AntoNeo tips.
Firstly, my iPad was activated without a sim card in it and later I got a data sim card and the 3G issue occurred.
The past 2 weeks were frustrating as the 3G(M1) was not working 50% of the time.
I did a restored to new ipad from itunes follow AntoNeo suggestion.
The first bootup still showing no network (O) after activation. Then, I did a restart.
The second bootup I got the 3G connection. Now, I turn on/off Wi-Fi or restart the iPad always got the 3G
connection. For Singapore M1 user, I will suggest to change the APN setting passwords to "user123" after activation before restart the iPad. Passwords was given by M1 customer services center. Hope this will help some new iPad user.
Hello Huang0228,
Here is my info...
1. 5.1. (9B176)
2. DLXH6
3. 1.0.10
4. Unknown
Just to share with Singapore ipad Singtel user.
Today, I went to JB with my ipad on 3G data connection, but roaming off. Was there for 4 hours.
After came back to Singapore, my ipad browser showed "Safari cannot open the page because it is not connected to the internet." and "Could not activate celluar data network".
Apparently, Singtel "kill" the cellular data line after its base station failed to establish connection with the device. To reestablish connection, the cellular base station requires a request for connection, which ipad only do so on network initialzation.
I have same issue on my mobile with APN-off for a few hours. It needs a power reset to reestablish celluar data connection.
Anybody on Singtel, M1 and Starhub have the same observation?
Hi ANTONeo,
Just installed the patch and it already seemed to pick up the HSPDA+ network with 3 to 4 more bars than before. It's still early but this makes me hopeful as it's already a marked improvement.
Let's see if it improves on the many issues over the next few hours/days.
Thanks a lot for the heads up!
Frank
The update is available that should fix the 3g issue. I'm installing right now the update and i will coment.
thank all the people around the world to share their experiencies and posible solutions. Again sorry for my poor english and greetings from Caracas venezuela.
Hurra for the IOS upgrade today. It seems that there was an official recognition of connection issues. Thank you everyone who fed this thread!
Men you solved you problem? I already updated too and the 3G connection still not working.
Your all dumb 3G is for the iPhone
Ok but that's for iPad 3 the NEW iPad
Read the thread title, then try to work out who's really dumb.
Good grief, some people really should engage their brains first...
I've applied the patch on my 32Gb+4G iPad running on GiffGaff in the UK and so far it has fixed the issue for me.
Hurrah!
Same here 32gb 4g on Orange/t-mobile
5.1.1 has fixed the connection issues, finaly I can use my new iPad the same way as my 1st gen without having to restart it every time I travel more than 5 miles.
The new iPad has unstable 3G connection
