msarfraz

Q: iPhone 5 (ios 8) stopped capturing signals in low signals area

Hi, i had a problem of no signals after i visited a low signals area like basements etc. iPhone could not search signals automatically and i had to reset the phone to make it working. i thought to have it fixed after ios 8 upgrade but still i see the same bug in phone.

iPhone 5, iOS 8

Posted on Sep 22, 2014 11:41 PM

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Q: iPhone 5 (ios 8) stopped capturing signals in low signals area

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  • by pedro d,

    pedro d pedro d Sep 25, 2014 6:51 AM in response to msarfraz
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    Sep 25, 2014 6:51 AM in response to msarfraz
    Hello there, msarfraz.
     
    The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great information for troubleshooting the issue you're describing:
     
     

    Follow these steps to try to resolve the issue. Test after each step.

    1. Toggle airplane mode: Tap Settings > Enable Airplane Mode, wait five seconds, then turn off airplane mode.
    2. Turn your iPhone off, then on again.
    3. Remove the SIM card and verify that it's a valid, carrier-manufactured SIM. Also verify that it isn't damaged, worn, or modified. Then reinsert it.
    4. Check for a carrier-settings update. Connect to a Wi-Fi network. Then tap Settings > General > About. If an update is available, iOS will ask you if you want to install it. If Wi-Fi isn't available, connect your device to iTunes.
    5. Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS.
    6. Reset network settings by tapping Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will reset all network settings, including Bluetooth pairing records, Wi-Fi passwords, VPN, and APN settings.
    7. Restore the iPhone.

    If you're outside the United States, please also follow these steps:

    1. Go to Settings > Carrier > Automatic. 
      If the phone registers any carrier network, Settings > Carrier will be present.
    2. If the Carrier option is missing in Settings and you're outside of the Unites States, please contact Apple for support and service options.
    3. Set the option for Automatic to off. 
      A list of potentially available carriers appears after about two minutes. If the device is locked to a carrier, it may connect only to the carrier network to which it is locked. If the device displays carrier networks, then the device is working as expected.
    4. Set Settings > Carrier > Automatic back to on.

    If you're still experiencing No Service issues, contact your carrier to check for any network or account issues that could cause these symptoms.

     

     
    Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
     
    Cheers,
    Pedro.