What can I do if my phone says cellular issue detected Says I need to download the new Update I download it but it won’t install
My phone won’t work it says no service
iPhone 7, iOS 15
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My phone won’t work it says no service
iPhone 7, iOS 15
iPhone 7
1.
Please check -> iPhone 7 Repair Program for "No Service" Issues
iPhone 7 Repair Program for "No Service" Issues - Apple Support
2.
If it doesn't help, remove and reinsert the SIM card.
If it doesn't help visit your carrier, maybe the SIM card is damaged, ask for a replaced (new) card. Normally it is free.
Ask also to check if the SIM tray is bent, as even a tiny misalignment can cause the SIM card to not fully connect with the internal contacts in your iPhone.
3.
See these Apple articles below:
If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad
If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Manually update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad
Manually update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Update your network provider settings manually on your iPhone or iPad
Update your network provider settings manually on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)
If you see a Cellular, Ultra Wideband, or Apple Pay Issue message after an iOS update or restart
4.
iPhone 7 is > 6 years old, which also affects the battery life. The hardware remains old, so does the battery.
If it is still possible, have the battery replaced.
The battery can be replaced by Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
See this Apple article: iPhone Battery Repair & Replacement - Apple Support
If you are going to replace the battery, see -> Get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service
Get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service - Apple Support
The price is approx $ 69.
If you want to know exactly, call Apple directly, see Contact Apple for support and service -> Contact Apple for support and service – Apple Support (UK)
or
call 1-800-MY-APPLE
5.
Then try to update your iPhone, you can update the iPhone to iOS 15.7.4, see -> iPhone models compatible with iOS 15.5 -> iPhone models compatible with iOS 15.5 – Apple Support (UK)
You need about 6 GB device storage and good Service and/or Wi-Fi.
If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.
Charge the battery > 70%.
See the following Apple articles:
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)
If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't update - Apple Support
You can do the update via PC, see this Apple article: Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC
Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC – Apple Support (UK)
If you have a Mac see this Apple article: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support
iPhone 7
1.
Please check -> iPhone 7 Repair Program for "No Service" Issues
iPhone 7 Repair Program for "No Service" Issues - Apple Support
2.
If it doesn't help, remove and reinsert the SIM card.
If it doesn't help visit your carrier, maybe the SIM card is damaged, ask for a replaced (new) card. Normally it is free.
Ask also to check if the SIM tray is bent, as even a tiny misalignment can cause the SIM card to not fully connect with the internal contacts in your iPhone.
3.
See these Apple articles below:
If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad
If you see No Service, Searching, or SOS on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Manually update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad
Manually update your carrier settings on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
Update your network provider settings manually on your iPhone or iPad
Update your network provider settings manually on your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)
If you see a Cellular, Ultra Wideband, or Apple Pay Issue message after an iOS update or restart
4.
iPhone 7 is > 6 years old, which also affects the battery life. The hardware remains old, so does the battery.
If it is still possible, have the battery replaced.
The battery can be replaced by Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider.
See this Apple article: iPhone Battery Repair & Replacement - Apple Support
If you are going to replace the battery, see -> Get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service
Get your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch ready for service - Apple Support
The price is approx $ 69.
If you want to know exactly, call Apple directly, see Contact Apple for support and service -> Contact Apple for support and service – Apple Support (UK)
or
call 1-800-MY-APPLE
5.
Then try to update your iPhone, you can update the iPhone to iOS 15.7.4, see -> iPhone models compatible with iOS 15.5 -> iPhone models compatible with iOS 15.5 – Apple Support (UK)
You need about 6 GB device storage and good Service and/or Wi-Fi.
If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.
Charge the battery > 70%.
See the following Apple articles:
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)
If your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch won’t update
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't update - Apple Support
You can do the update via PC, see this Apple article: Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC
Update software on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in iTunes on PC – Apple Support (UK)
If you have a Mac see this Apple article: Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder
Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with the Finder - Apple Support
What can I do if my phone says cellular issue detected Says I need to download the new Update I download it but it won’t install