How To Fix Cellular Issue Detected On iPhone In iOS 16
Are you getting Cellular Issue Detected on iPhone? A poppup informs that there’s a problem with cellular data on your device and invites you to access Settings if you want to find out more info? This could be an early iOS 16 bug.
Cellular Issue Detected On iPhone
This problem has been reported by Louis R. on our iOS 16 Public Beta review page:
“Having cellular data problems on iPhone 13 after upgrading to iOS 16 Beta!”
We couldn’t replicate this error, however a similar report has been shared on Reddit.
The Cellular Issue Detected popup informs:
“There’s an issue with your iPhone’s ability to access cellular data.”
How To Fix Cellular Issue Detected
This popup error comes with two options: Settings and OK. The first one represents a shortcut for the Mobile Data settings while the second simply allows you to acknowledge the info.
If you tap Settings you get more info including:
“An update is required to use Mobile Data on this iPhone.”
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1. Disable/Enable Cellular Data
The first thing that you should try is to disable Cellular Data and turn it back On. You can do this in Settings -> Cellular, or in the Control Center using the Cellular Data On/Off button.
Tip: You can also enable and disable Airplane Mode on iPhone to force the Cellular Data connection to restart!
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2. Reboot iPhone
Next, a fresh start should flush minor glitches that could prevent iPhone to use cellular data.Tip: Use the force restart trick. Click & release Volume Up, Volume Down and next press & hold Side Button until the screen goes black and an Apple logo is displayed.
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3. Reinsert SIM
Another user informs that he managed to get rid of the Cellular Issue Detected popup by removing and reinserting SIM card.Tip: Open the SIM tray with the dedicated SIM tray ejector tool, that should be found in the box that shipped together with your iPhone. You can also improvise one using a safety pin.
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4. Carrier Settings Update
iOS 16 changes might require your carrier to update setting. You can check if and update is available from your carrier in: Settings -> General -> About
Have you managed to fix Cellular Issue Detected on iPhone? Do you have a better solution? Share it in the comments.
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Having same issue with iPhone 13 pro after updating to ios 16
Did all the troubleshooting above. No luck
Thanks for reporting Albert. Can you confirm this is happening with the recently released iOS 16.2?
https://www.iphonetricks.org/ios-16-2-issues-features-bugs-fixed-problems/
Yes. It is happening with my iPhone pro13 as well. After December 13th update, today on 20 dec 2022, physical sim is shown not available. Restart, airplane method doesn’t work. Did network reset also but it didn’t work. What to do?
Clean install iOS 16.2 using a computer as shown here:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/reinstall-ios-16-on-iphone-ipad-how-to/
Is’t work for your iphone?
I have tried all of the above steps, but my phone is still not working.
Thanks for the feedback. Is this happening on iOS 16.2?
Yes. I have also tried clean Install of iOS 16.2 in my iPhone 12 mini and still the Physical sim is showing not available. Pl help.
Is it difficult for you to visit your carrier and ask for a replacement SIM?