IPhone 4 needing reset to access data

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Dec 29, 2011 | 2:18 am

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IPhone 4 needing reset to access data

My IPhone 4 keeps losing data service.... I still have normal phone service but if I want to access data Im forced to turn off the phone. When I restart, I immediatetly get back data service. Any ideas...?

I havent updated my OS.... can this be part of the problem...?

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Dec 29, 2011 | 2:54 am

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OS updates do wonders for iPhone 4's

Dec 29, 2011 | 7:23 pm

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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K

what version is it running, and on what carrier?

Dec 30, 2011 | 7:13 am

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Assuming its a SIM-based iPhone, take out the SIM, give the contact points a clean and re-insert.

What is displayed on the screen (3G, E or O)?

Does it access data through wifi ok?

Dec 30, 2011 | 7:22 am

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Does activating "airplane" mode and then turning that back off give you data access again?

Att, Verizon or Sprint?

Dec 30, 2011 | 7:33 am

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1) Yes, it is a SIM phone. I will try this.

2) When the data works, it will show 3G, and sometimes E or O... when the data function dies, it will show none of these, only the normal phone carrier logo.

3) Yes, WiFi data function works well.

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Dec 30, 2011 | 7:33 am

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Does activating "airplane" mode and then turning that back off give you data access again?

Att, Verizon or Sprint?

Ive tried this... but no, it will not revive the data.

I dont live in the US, so I use a local Argentine Carrier... Personal.

Dec 30, 2011 | 7:34 am

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OS updates do wonders for iPhone 4's

I guess I will have to do the OS update then.....

Dec 30, 2011 | 10:09 am

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Suck .... Eggs ... Show .... Granny?

Google?

http://appletoolbox.com/2010/06/no-i...os-4-0-update/

I had this once, and reset network settings did the trick.

Dec 31, 2011 | 3:08 am

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Suck .... Eggs ... Show .... Granny?

Google?

http://appletoolbox.com/2010/06/no-i...os-4-0-update/

I had this once, and reset network settings did the trick.

Tried this.... doesnt help.

Dec 31, 2011 | 11:15 am

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Originally Posted by Gaucho100K

Tried this.... doesnt help.

You can reset many functions on an Apple by pressing the Home and Power button until the turn off slider appears. Instead of turning the phone off, just cancel. It is almost like respringing on a jailbroken iPhone.

Jan 2, 2012 | 8:48 pm

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Are you on IOS 5 and jail broken? I just updated to IOS 5 now that there is an untethered jail break and have the same issue when I run a couple of jail broken apps. I have to totally restart the phone to get data service back.
The little research i have done, it is a know issue.

Jan 4, 2012 | 10:58 pm

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My iPhone has been all sulky and raggy for the last week too

Connects to wifi then doesnt do anything
Sees wifi but cannot connect to it
just landed back in Colombia and put my contract chip back in it and nada searching... had to reset the network settings for the third time in a week

Is it the phone or has anyone any ideas?

Jan 5, 2012 | 9:06 am

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Are you on IOS 5 and jail broken?

No. This is a factory unlocked IPhone 4.

I have not yet been able to update to IOS 5, Im still working on this.... just started with this and also having issues....