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.
How do returns work if you’re on the apple upgrade program?
I took mine back today and I’m on the update program and it was no problem. I’m going to keep my 8 Plus and continue to pay my existing loan.
cool. i may do that sunday. i have a visit with the genius bar to have them look at my XS Max and my wife's X, which I Am sure will result in no problem found.
I am ATT.
I’m on AT&T
No. Won’t work. Did it a bunch of times. Again, I have 3 in my possession. All bad. X is fi
Good to know. I’ll keep my appointment with Genius Bar and take my iPhone 8plus with me and work with them to either fix or return and reactivate.
Just upsetting cause I love the phone. Just wish it worked!
Guys I have a normal Xs and I get AVG 90-120 LTE, does that mean I'm affected
Chrissaid wrote:
How do returns work if you’re on the apple upgrade program?
Return it as usual and your new loan is cancelled immediately.
Yes jer. I agree. Apple is always blaming carriers. Like I said in my thread, I’m on my 3rd xs 64g and it’s no different. 9/10 dropped calls, no LTE poor 3g..... glad I kept my x...
I suspect at least some of these are carrier issues.
As I mentioned, my XS Max is holding calls even in what were notorious call drop zones with an 8 Plus and X.
I am actually getting better AT&T service with my max. It’s the WiFi performance and staying on 5ghz that is beyond irritating
Not for me. My ATT xsmax is far worse on both wifi and cell
How do you do this?
iPhone XS Max Weak 5GHz WIFI Reception
