I used to have full bars at my bed with iPhone X, now the Max only has 2. And it has trouble reconnect to the WIFI after airplane mode is turned on with WIFI turned on.
iPhone Xs Max, iOS 12, 64GB
For more empirical Wifi Data you can download the Airport Utility app (no need to actually have an Apple Airport), and follow the following instructions from https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT203068 to run the scanner utility from your XS and other iOS devices at the same location to get comparative data.
The Wi-Fi scanner in AirPort Utility
Apple’s AirPort Utility includes a Wi-Fi scanner that logs the client’s view of the network. Administrators can use it to validate the client’s view of the network at a specific location.
For accurate results, use the Wi-Fi scanner on a dedicated device that’s the same model as the iOS client.
On your iOS device, go to Settings > AirPort Utility to turn on the Wi-Fi scanner.
Next, open Airport Utility and tap Wi-Fi Scan.
By default, Wi-Fi Scanner runs continuously. Use the slider to set a scan duration of up to 60 seconds.
To start the scan, tap Scan. AirPort Utility lists all the SSIDs that it finds. This includes hidden networks, which appear as "Network name unavailable."
The AirPort Utility scans all available bands at four-second intervals. Enterprise networks that have multiple access points are grouped by BSSID. The scanner shows information about:
To view a trace log of the scan results for an SSID and BSSID, tap the SSID:
The trace log shows the date and time of the scan, along with the channel and RSSI.
After the scan completes, you can share the results. Just tap the share icon (
), then choose one of these options:
AirPort Utility sends the results as a comma-separated list:
SSID, BSS, RSSI, Channel, time
"ACES", "18:64:72
3:E9:40", "-57", "11", "12:02:03 PM"
"Cuba", "F8:1EF:F9:56:BC", "-53", "149", "12:02:03 PM"
"ACES", "18:64:723:E9:50", "-63", "149", "12:02:03 PM"
"Cuba", "F8:1EF:F9:56:BB", "-69", "11", "12:02:03 PM"
"ACES", "18:64:723:E9:40", "-67", "11", "12:02:07 PM"
The first line is a column header that shows the SSID, BSS, RSSI, Channel, and date fields. To analyze or chart the results, import the list into a spreadsheet or other tool.
Simply because Apple is collecting logs doesn't mean it's a software issue. eSIM is not going to fix issues involving 5Ghz.
Well, apple doesn’t dedicate a whole update for one feature (esim). Apple has been consistent with frequent bug fixes and you don’t know, you might get a fix or patch.
iPhone Xs Max here, phone is also preferring 2.4ghz to 5ghz
Then you are being lied to because I have an open case due to this issue.
Well, if there is some sort of announcement regarding this then I would like to know from this conversation.
This is just a community forum hosted on Apple’s website. You’ll never see an “official” announcement in these community forums like that.
Not TRUE. I open a case two days ago, apple call, did data collection and uploaded the collection to apple.
I have an open issue as well. Apple Support called me after posting here.
Apple data log collection does nothing. Now my xs is running hot and LTE is 3.72 mbps down 1 up...... x is 60-65 up same area same sim
My pre-ordered 512GB arrives 10/10. I'm likely going to refuse the shipment. I'll re-order once Apple acknowledges and fix the wifi AND LTE issues with the Xs Max
I can't be bothered going through first level, where it'll be the usual reset this, reset that, setup as new otherwise I would
If you can afford to take a $1,500 chance wait it out. But I'm not.
Samemy iphone xs has only 1-2bars and sometimes it got to no service l. It’s really frustrating. I can do most of things with it because it’s too slow!
I'm running into the same issue on my XS. I plan on returning it.
I also have problems with the WiFi in my xs. It’s keep disconnecting and also is pretty slow, need to turn off and on to solve the problem but not for long.
iPhone XS Max Weak 5GHz WIFI Reception
