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Getting 3G toggle back in iOS 8 - Solved

All those missing the 3G toggle after updating to iOS 8 - here are some solution to try:

Mostly, everybody updated over the air(OTA) using Wi-Fi, something broke there & quite possibly also missed the included Carrier update.

As iOS 8 is a major jump, try Restoring through iTunes, it works.

You could also download the Firmware(.ipsw) file for your model & use click Shift/Option on Restore in iTunes.

Remember to backup your device in iTunes first.

Another Option is to go to an Authorized Apple Service Center & they will do it for you - tested & works.

You get your 3G toggle back in iOS 8 if your Carrier supports it.

Note : Applicable for users who had 3G toggle under Cellular in iOS 7.1.2 & lost it after updating to iOS 8

iPhone 5c, iOS 7.1.2, Windows 7

Posted on Sep 20, 2014 6:30 AM

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Sandeep Roy Author

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Sep 29, 2014 9:46 AM in response to Akhil.Babel

Akhil.Babel wrote:

You can try installing the patch using something else. iTunes may also work. Other iPhone management software also should do the trick (like iFunbox, etc.).

Thanks - aware of that !

Sandeep Roy Author

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Sep 29, 2014 9:49 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

ChrisJ4203 wrote:

Sandeep Roy wrote:

Akhil.Babel wrote:

I have been using it since 3-4 days now. Works perfectly. Doesn't seem to break anything yet. Going to the service centre doesn't help. Those guys are as clueless.............

Of course Gevey/R SIM are phone hacks, which is just as bad if not worse than sending information to Chinese servers.

Thanks Chris !

Sep 29, 2014 11:09 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

No one would need to use these hacks if Apple actually cared about the feedback for their devices. I have sent them countless feedbacks for Maps, this 3G problem, etc. All I always get is an automated reply.

ChrisJ4203

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Sep 29, 2014 11:17 AM in response to Akhil.Babel

And if you read the information when you leave feedback, it states clearly they will not respond directly to feedback, but they do read it. Not only are the hacks dangerous and expose your device to malware, some of them are illegal since they also hack the cellular carrier's network. If you check, the R-SIM is illegal in many countries.

Sep 29, 2014 10:55 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

I filed a bug with Apple regarding this. Bug # is 18402875. They closed this ticket after few days saying that it is a duplicate of 18404810 (which is still open btw). I cannot see the contents or details of 18404810 because of the way Apple deals with the bug reports.

Thanks,

Rajeev.

salman88

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Sep 30, 2014 9:11 PM in response to Sandeep Roy

Bro, I use idea. and unable to go to 2G. can you help me please?

Sandeep Roy Author

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Oct 1, 2014 1:59 AM in response to salman88

salman88 wrote:

Bro, I use idea. and unable to go to 2G. can you help me please?

Scroll up - Leave Feedback for Apple & write an email to your Carrier - get a Support ticket - call them every 15 days.

Feedback - https://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

Also call Apple Care in India on 1800 & let them know your problem.

Apple needs to fix this in the next 8.1 update - they probably will - but Feedback is important.

Oct 1, 2014 6:44 AM in response to Sandeep Roy

Guys, as of now, it isn't fixed in the beta that the developers have yet. My friend is an iOS developer (who uses an Airtel and a Vodafone connection, in an iPhone 5s and an iPhone 5 respectively) and his problem has NOT been fixed by the 8.1 BETA. This is after trying an 'Update' and a 'Restore', with and without restoring user backup data. I really hope they do fix this. I honestly don't think they read feedback, I mean, who would, right? 😝

Please don't get your hopes up.

Sandeep Roy Author

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Oct 2, 2014 5:59 AM in response to Akhil.Babel

Akhil.Babel wrote:

Guys, as of now, it isn't fixed in the beta that the developers have yet. My friend is an iOS developer (who uses an Airtel and a Vodafone connection, in an iPhone 5s and an iPhone 5 respectively) and his problem has NOT been fixed by the 8.1 BETA. This is after trying an 'Update' and a 'Restore', with and without restoring user backup data. I really hope they do fix this. I honestly don't think they read feedback, I mean, who would, right? 😝

Please don't get your hopes up.

Did you see the other discussion https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6546123 ? Some have got it, while some haven't.

Another thing to probably consider, that though an iPhone may have the same model no.(Axxxx) it's part no.(M../x) is different

depending on which market it was released for, there is an overlap there. If you visit the LTE capable section on Apple's web site,

you'll understand. I remain confused 😉

Oct 8, 2014 3:20 AM in response to Sandeep Roy

Sandeep Roy wrote:

Did you see the other discussion https://discussions.apple.com/thread/6546123 ? Some have got it, while some haven't.

Another thing to probably consider, that though an iPhone may have the same model no.(Axxxx) it's part no.(M../x) is different

depending on which market it was released for, there is an overlap there. If you visit the LTE capable section on Apple's web site,

you'll understand. I remain confused 😉

I have the A1530 model that they were selling in India at launch. I have no idea what they may be selling now. My friend has the same iPhone 5s and his iPhone 5 model is A1429 (Most probably). No luck!

Oct 19, 2014 12:14 AM in response to Sandeep Roy

Follow this guide : http://softwarelint.com/ios/2g-data-on-ios-8-0-2

Sandeep Roy Author

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Oct 19, 2014 11:29 PM in response to thedeepsinghal

thedeepsinghal wrote:

Follow this guide : http://softwarelint.com/ios/2g-data-on-ios-8-0-2

Just Curious - will this work with Airtel India ? because right since iOS 7 on iPhone 5c & 5s Airtel removed the toggle as they were planning to launch 4G/LTE. That rollout never happened, so Airtel users got stuck with only an Option to turn Cellular Data ON/OFF and only a option to turn ON/OFF LTE.

Airtel claims they use a different technology that automatically chooses Edge/3G smartly on it's own. Bizarre and unfortunate 😟

Oct 20, 2014 12:27 AM in response to Sandeep Roy

Yes it will work 🙂 I already tested on airtel

Sandeep Roy Author

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Oct 20, 2014 12:49 AM in response to thedeepsinghal

thedeepsinghal wrote:

Yes it will work 🙂 I already tested on airtel

Thanks ! Will try on my iPhone 5C and revert suitably.

Oct 20, 2014 11:22 AM in response to Sandeep Roy

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE!!!

Apple has fixed the problem in iOS 8.1 update. Now we can select between 2G, 3G or LTE. There is also a carrier update with the bundle. It's Airtel 18.0

Just upgraded my iPhone 5. Happy days are back :-)

Thanks,

Rajeev.

Getting 3G toggle back in iOS 8 - Solved