Change Signal Strength Bars To Numbers on iPhone 7+

I've just recently got my hands on an iPhone 7+ and I like it for the most part.

I usually like looking at the signal strength in numbers instead of the signal bars.

When I bring up the field test menu however, I can't seem to get the status bar to show the expected numbers. instead, it seems to be stuck on the bars. I've even tried holding the power button until it shows the shut down screen and then holding the home button till the field test menu disappears, but no luck.

I've called Apple Support and they basically tell me it's a feature introduced by the carrier (in this case T-Mobile) and therefore not Apple's issue. When I call T-Mobile, It's completely opposite.

Software version is 10.3.1; does any one have any suggestions? What am I doing wrong?

Posted on Apr 17, 2017 3:49 PM

21 replies

Apr 17, 2017 5:37 PM in response to iluvtheocean21

I tried that already and it doesn't seem to help the problem.

I'm trying to figure out if there's anything else I can do or if it might even be a glitch in either the software or the fact that I am using voice over.

Any suggestions?

May 3, 2017 6:44 AM in response to herberje

I've been all over the web trying to find an answer. It seems that this is called a "hack" and therefore is not supported by Apple or any of the carriers.

It would be nice to have since I feel it is a useful tool to have at certain times.

Maybe in a future update they can open that up or at least let developers have access to that section so a third party app can be developed. `

Jun 22, 2017 8:11 AM in response to herberje

Same problem here.

I think, Apple has removed this option!

I have tried all kinds of combinations ... going over latest Youtube instructional videos on how to do just exactly that. However - no luck

In Europe - using iPhone 7, IOS 10.3.2

sberman

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Apr 17, 2017 4:07 PM in response to iluvtheocean21

Use the Phone app to dial the following:

*3001#12345#*

This will change the view to numeric.

herberje

Level 1

8 points

May 2, 2017 5:57 PM in response to iluvtheocean21

I have this problem, too. Given there is no response to this, I am wondering if there is even a fix.

Madcas3

Level 1

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Jun 16, 2017 12:20 PM in response to iluvtheocean21

I have service with AT&T and am having the same issue.

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Change Signal Strength Bars To Numbers on iPhone 7+