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.
I have you also noticed a problem with the Bluetooth connection?
Many times in my car my Bluetooth breaks up when playing music or even when using my AirPods...
I did not experience any issues in that area.
My wife and I also have launch day delivered phones.
Just saw another article posting problems with the new phones...
https://gizmodo.com/major-complaints-about-the-iphone-xs-are-stacking-up-1829447 724
having same issue, i hope it's only software fix
Yup. Identical problem. 3rd replacement. Same. Back to my x
Guys is apple care’s email acsupport@apple.com
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They actually said they weren’t sure but I could return phone.
Sent from my iPhone
This is the second time I swap out my IPhone XS Max. My phone could not connect to my home WiFi. I will try doing another swap tomorrow. If it doesn’t work I’m returning both XS Max’s.
I've reached out to the tech I was working with and he replied this week saying that the issue is still ongoing.
Could be coincidental or their greasy filthy fingers got on your SIM card and needs to be wiped or replaced. SIM cards cannot be touched by bare skin. Messes up the electrodes.
The same thing. Very weak Wi-Fi signal at 5 GHz. I hope Apple will fix this terrible issue with next update.
Unfortunately, there’s too much evidence that this is hardware and cannot be fixed with updates or carrier updates. Some say it’s fixable but a lot more “prove” it’s unfixable.
My bars will show 3 connected to WiFi. But it seems the download is really slow. And I don’t think it’s my network , because my other iPhone X was just fine
iPhone XS Max Weak 5GHz WIFI Reception
