3G Issue IOS 6.1 - Iphone 5

Updated to IOS 6.1 and it seems that getting 3G signal is a lot harder. The places in which i got 3G signal since last IOS 6.0.2 I can't get now with the updated IOS 6.1. am I missing something?


In IOS 6.0.2 - i just turn on and off 3G data it gets me back connected to 3G. now even though i turn it on or off it is always edge... 😟 please help guys

asn apple expert TIA



thanks -

Nath

iPhone 5, iOS 6.1, previous IOS 6.0.2

Posted on Jan 30, 2013 1:54 AM

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Feb 9, 2013 9:43 AM in response to nath.02.28

Same problem here in Belgium after upgrading two iPhones 5 to IOS 6.1. Selecting the carrier manually gets 3G back but once the iPhone connects to Edge due to a weak 3G signal it never returns back to 3G and you have to select again the carrier manually to get back 3G.

It's already a big mistake of Apple to block iPhones here in Belgium not to connect to the 4G LTE network of Proximus and now it even get worse after the IOS 6.1 upgarde and not being able to connect to 3G. Nice to have an iPhone 5 with 4G LTE and 3G that only can connects to EDGE. How smart is that for an smartphone.

I hope Apple solves these problems within the next days.

Feb 9, 2013 2:15 PM in response to nath.02.28

Vodafone have been warning people not to upgrade iOS so they need to communicate with apple and circulate the issues, and moreover, the solutions. I use the older 3GS iPhone and have no signal for a week. Been given the runaround, so I do my own research. Vodafone had 3G issues in the nr1, nr2 and other eastern areas but now the iOS appears to be adding to the failure of service. Apple were 'not aware' when i inquired in store. We must push apple and Vodafone to dialogue with one another, get a solution and improve top down communications. Retrospective bug mending makes for unhappy customers.

Feb 10, 2013 2:59 PM in response to nath.02.28

Same problem exists in South Africa on Cell C Network device just a fancy paperweight now. CHanged APN to Internet, switched to manual carrier, rebooted did the airplane toggle on and off. The temp fixes don't last.


When will Apple respond officially even Vodafone in the Uk and Vodacom in South Africa have sent official communication not to upgrade. This is truly third rate service from a top tier company.

Feb 11, 2013 10:08 AM in response to nath.02.28

My issue is when i were to enter an area with no cellular signal, e.g. basement parking, i won't be able to re-connect to cellular data when i come out frm the basement parking; even if that area has full signal coverage.

I've tried to toggle 'airplane mode' on/off (doesn't work)

I've tried to toggle 'celular data' on/off (doesn't work)

I've tried to toggle '3G' on/off (doesn't work)

Switching the phone off/on (works)

Reset 'network settings' (works)


Carrier: Maxis

Country: Malaysia

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