Network error after updating to 18.1.1

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Network error after updating to 18.1.1

since updating to 18.1.1, many of my apps don’t work on cellular only. i have to be on a wifi connection for any to work. every time i’m away from home (and wifi), i discover more apps that don’t work. so far Flipboard, SmartNews, Amazon Alexa, Amazon Music, Safari, NextDoor, Ring, Trane, SleepNumber, Libby, etc. iMessage doesn’t work - texts are being sent SMS and taking forever to be delivered.

when i open app, i get error “no internet “ or “network not available “.

i have tried uninstalling and reinstalling apps; checked privacy and location settings; make sure VPN is off; reset cellular network. nothing helps.

PLEASE help! i am basically non-functional when out and about. might as well have no phone at all.

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 3, 2024 12:30 PM

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Answer 1

Kt-p8 Author

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Dec 4, 2024 5:58 AM in response to Jeff Donald

forced restart seems to have done the trick. thank you!

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Answer 2

Jeff Donald

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Dec 3, 2024 2:59 PM in response to Kt-p8

Cellular issues are usually on the carrier. I’d swing by one of their stores and make sure all their firmware is updated. If you’ve enabled the data and reset network settings there really isn’t anything more to be done on iPhone side of things.

Have you done a forced restart? It helps for a lot of things, generally not cellular related but you never know.

Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

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Jeff Donald

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Dec 3, 2024 12:33 PM in response to Kt-p8

Is cellular or mobile data enabled for the apps? Cellular data can be turned off for all apps or individually. Are any apps working on cellular?

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ShhCamp

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Dec 4, 2024 8:17 AM in response to Jeff Donald

Jeff - I have the opposite issue, I live rurally with no cell reception, and after the 18.1.1 update, apps like Libby and Prime Video aren’t functioning and keep giving “internet connectivity” errors, even though I have full WiFi connection. I’ve tried forgetting the WiFi network, deleting/reinstalling the apps, resetting my iPhone’s Network Settings, and the forced shutdown you suggested - still not working.

any advice/suggestions? Thanks!

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Dec 12, 2024 1:55 PM in response to Kt-p8

Wtf. I have a 15 pro max and since updating to ios 18.1.1 I never have 5G anymore and my wifi connection is super slow, everywhere. So unusual that is exasperating. I shouldn’t have to restart or do different troubleshooting tricks to mend these issues. So frustrating. I’ve had apple since Iphone 4 and honestly is becoming so bad that I am seriously thinking this is not it anymore. How something so simple as a phone has become so complicated?. The keyboard too small, the camera not easy to open and super bad quality, all my pictures are always super grainny when my samsung friends pictures look flawless. This company, APPLE, Is just so irrelevant technology wise. Done with Apple. Payed more than 1000 usd for a phone that creates more problems than it solves.

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