Are you trying to make a call but your iPhone XS picks up badly and the call fails? This problem will be very restrictive, especially when you have to make an important call. That being said, you will find many tips to be able to quickly find the network with your mobile device, without necessarily having to go through a reset of the latter. You will therefore discover with this article several methods to ensure that your iPhone XS picks up properly again.
No service with your iPhone XS: Start by restarting your mobile phone
It is sometimes possible that your iPhone XS encounters small operating problems, thus preventing it from picking up the network. In some cases, simply turning off and then back on your iPhone XS will be enough to recover a decent network.
If your iPhone XS has bad reception, disable then re-enable cellular data
Disabling and then re-enabling your iPhone XS cellular data will help restore your mobile phone's network connection. We will see how to do it:
- Go to Settings on your iPhone XS
- Enter Cellular Data
- If your mobile line will be activated, deactivate it then reactivate it; if ever it will be deactivated, simply reactivate it
- Make sure you have good access to a mobile network
When your iPhone XS does not pick up correctly, it is possible that the SIM card is damaged
When you find that the SIM card of your iPhone XS will be defective, you will have to contact your telephone operator to provide you with a new one. The state of the latter can indeed affect the ability of your iPhone XS to capture well.
Network Problem on Your iPhone XS: Check Network Coverage
First, make sure that you are in an area covered by a mobile network. It is indeed possible that your network malfunction does not come from your iPhone XS but from the place in which you are.
Uncheck then recheck Airplane mode on your iPhone XS
Feel free to disable and then re-enable Airplane Mode on your iPhone XS to be able to search for network again. This solution will indeed force your iPhone XS to search for the network and normally solve your problem.
If you no longer have access to a mobile network on your iPhone XS, update it
Don't hesitate to update your iPhone XS regularly. The latest iOS update will allow you to avoid all kinds of malfunctions.
If ever your iPhone XS no longer picks up 4G, contact your operator
Your operator may indeed encounter some problems that have a direct impact on the quality of your mobile network. Contact your operator to ensure that your iPhone XS is able to access mobile services, that it is equipped with a package accordingly, that your account is active and funded and to Finally, that there are no problems affecting the network in the region in which you are now located.
In case Search or SOS appears on your iPhone XS screen, reset all network settings
When you notice that the message Search or SOS appears on the screen of your iPhone XS, you will have to reset the network settings. Here's how:
- Go to the Settings section of your iPhone XS
- Enter General
- Now go to Transfer or reset device
- Tap Reset
- Then tap on Reset network settings
Don't forget that this reset network settings operation will also reset networks and Wi-Fi passwords, as well as all cellular settings, all VPN and APN settings...
In case you want more information about your iPhone XS, we invite you to browse the other articles in the category: iPhone XS.
