The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are a real treat. They are beautiful and they work well, at least they do most of the time. At some point, you may experience certain issues, including cellular data issues. You may notice the No Service message on your iPhone and in that case you will not be able to call, send messages or use mobile data. This type of problem is part of the group of common problems and has caused the owners of previous iPhone models. If you don't see any service on iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus, try the solutions listed below.
See also: How to fix iPhone 8 Wi-Fi issues
How to Repair No Service on iPhone 8
We are going to list several solutions that can help you solve cellular data problems on your iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus. Even if this is your very first iPhone, don't worry, all the steps are quite simple. Let's start.
Toggle cellular data
As always, let's start with a simple workaround. You must deactivate and reactivate cellular data. This requires only a few taps. Go to Settings> Cellular, then flip the switch next to Cellular data. Once you have disabled it, wait a few seconds and turn it back on.
Activate / deactivate airplane mode
Another tip that can solve the problem is also very simple. Go to Settings and activate the airplane mode. Wait a minute and turn it off. You can directly access this option from the control center, simply scroll up from the bottom of the screen and press the Airplane icon.
Restart your iPhone
A restart is one of the most effective solutions for various problems. Press and hold the power button, drag the slider, and turn off your phone. Once again, press and hold the power button and turn the phone back on.
Reinsert the SIM card
The reason why you do not see any service on iPhone 8 may be that the SIM card is not placed correctly. So take out your SIM card, make sure it is not damaged and replace it correctly. If the SIM card is damaged, contact your operator and request a replacement.
Carrier settings update
If you are experiencing cellular data issues, you should update the operator settings (if an update is available). To see if an update is available, go to Settings> General> About. You will see a pop-up message and you will be asked if you want to update the settings. Tap Update.
Update software
No service on iPhone 8 can be repaired with the software update. It is well known that software updates bring all kinds of improvements, new features and bug fixes. Whenever a new version of iOS becomes available, you must install it. Here's what you need to do:
- Go to settings
- Now press General
- Tap Software Update
- Finally, tap Download and install.
Reset network settings
The next thing you should try is to reset the network settings. Even as the previous solutions, this one is quite simple too. You will have to connect to the Wi-Fi network again, configure your Bluetooth connection from scratch and adjust other parameters as this will reset all the parameters linked to the network. But, it's worth it because this step can solve the problem. Here's what to do:
- Navigate to settings
- Press General
- Then press Reset
- Tap Reset network settings.
Reset all settings
If the solutions listed above do not resolve iPhone cellular data problems, you can reset all settings. This will not erase any of your data. This will simply reset all the default settings. So once you do that, you will have to redefine the settings.
- Go to settings
- Now press General
- Press Reset
- Tap Reset all settings.
These solutions are very simple and very effective, so you can solve the problem and enjoy your iPhone 8.
