Apple has recently released the iOS 17.2.1 update for iPhones but some of the users are reportedly facing a cellular connectivity bug.
According to the changelog, iOS 17.2.1 integrates new bug fixes for iPhones. It’s believed that the patch works on battery drain issues that appeared after iOS 17.2 release.
However, some users reported on the Apple Support forum under a thread about network failure because they refused to connect to the service provider. Many of the users in the discussion reported similar issues in cellular connectivity.
Such issues are disturbing factors for the users, especially in the holiday season when you embark on travel with friends and family members.
It’s possible that some users may have been affected by such an issue and there’s a large chunk of iPhone users operating fine after the recent upgrade.
iOS 17.2.1 cellular bug reported by iPhone users on Apple forum
Still, some ways could help one fix the cellular bug after the iOS 17.2.1 update. These solutions are based on different replies from the forum shared by the users. Still, there’s no guarantee that this will fix the ongoing inconvenience.
- Delete VPN Profile: This might help you to get rid of the cellular issue according to most users who committed this move. Open Settings > General > VPN & Device Management, VPN > tap “i” in VPN profiles > Delete VPN.
- Reset Network Settings: Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset Network Settings.
- Restore iPhone: This step requires you to back up your important data and files so you don’t lose them during the full reset. To do so, open Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset and reset the iPhone.
Update to iOS 17.3 beta: You also have the option to install the latest beta software to resolve the issue at hand. However, beta builds are unstable software and there might be other issues that could appear in place of the cellular. So this option is quite sketchy yet it could fix this bug for you.