Does the iPhone say no service after Disabling Airplane Mode or after iOS upgrade? can’t use it for basic things, such as texting, calling, and using mobile data. The issue will appear in the areas with no network coverage, or in the areas where network coverage is poor when you can also see a message “searching for service”. Some other reasons for no service on iPhone are damaged SIM card, the fact the card is not properly placed in the tray, or a software bug. If you are also struggling with this problem, iPhone says “No Service”, you can’t make or receive phone calls, send text messages, or connect to the internet unless you’re using Wi-Fi. Here some effective solutions you may apply to fix no service on iPhone.
No Service On iPhone After iOS Update
Make sure that you’re in an area with cellular network coverage.
If you’re traveling internationally, make sure that your device is set up for data roaming. Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Data Roaming.
If you notice the “iPhone no service” problem started after the recent iOS upgrade try the quick solutions below.
- Turn off Celular data by going to Settings > Cellular. After that, enable the Airplane mode and leave it on for 15-20 seconds. Turn off the Airplane mode, and enable Cellular data.
Restart iPhone
Many common issues are resolved with a restart.
- Press and hold the sleep/wake button
- Once you see the slider (the one says “slide to the power off”), drag it from the left to the right.
- After the iPhone is completely Off, wait for at least one minute.
- Turn it On again by pressing and holding the sleep/wake button until you see the Apple logo shows up on the screen.
Re-insert Your Sim
- Turn your iPhone off and Open the tray using a paper clip or the SIM-eject tool.
- Clean the sim tray with a dry cotton, as well as your sim card.
- Insert the sim in the sim tray and into the iPhone again.
- Check if the problem still persists.
If the SIM card is damaged or doesn’t fit in the SIM tray, contact your carrier.
Reset Your Network Settings
- Go to Settings > General
- Tap on Reset and choose Reset Network Settings
- Enter your passcode
- Tap Reset Network Settings to confirm your action.
- Check if the problem still persists.
Check Date and Time
Make sure your date and time that is set on your iPhone in accordance with your current time zone. The best option is to enable “Set automatically”.
- Connect iPhone to WiFi
- Go to Settings >> General > Date and Time
- Turn On “Set Automatically”
Change “Voice & Data”
Changing Voice and Data can fix no service on the iPhone issue.
- Head to Settings >> Cellular >> Cellular Data Option >> Voice & Data.
- If you use 4G switch it to 3G or vice versa.
- Then, click the home button one time to go back to the home screen and see if your cellular network is back.
iPhone Carrier settings update
iPhone carrier settings update includes the updates from your carrier related to the settings. For example, network, calling, cellular data, messaging, hotspot, and voicemail settings. Here is how to update your carrier settings:
- Make sure your iPhone is connected to a stable Internet connection.
- Tap Settings >> General >> About.
- You will get a notification about the update if it’s available.
Soft-Reset Your iPhone
If push comes to shove, then you may need to reset your iPhone. Not to worry, as it only takes a few minutes and will not remove any files.
- Press and hold the Sleep and Home button for 15 seconds until the Apple logo shows.
- Your iPhone will restart and turn itself on right after the soft reset is done.
- Check if the problem still persists.
Restore your iPhone to factory settings using iTunes
No service on iPhone can also be fixed by restoring the iPhone using iTunes. You need to keep that this will erase everything you have on your device, so backup your data first. To restore your iPhone to factory settings, follow these steps:
- Make sure you have a stable Internet connection and the latest version of iTunes software.
- Connect your iPhone to Mac/PC using a lightning cable.
- Click Restore on the Summary tab.
- Before the process starts, iTunes will download the firmware first.
- Wait until the restoring process is completed.
- Once it’s done, set up your iPhone as a new device.
If all else fails, then it may be time to consider bringing it to a technician or to contact Apple Support for help or replacement.
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