Some iOS 12.1.2 users reporting bug that kills cellular data — here’s how to fix it
After quickly releasing iOS 12.1.2 to the public just days after developers had a brief period to beta test the software update, user reports have trickled in about a bug which kills cellular data. While the issue is by no means widespread — no one from the 9to5 team has experienced it — it’s serious enough to merit a range of Twitter complaints and a Forbes article detailing the bug.
Interestingly, iOS 12.1.2 release notes are paper-thin, only mentioning two fixes — one related to eSIM functionality and the other, you guess it, cellular connectivity issues. Specifically, the issues only seemed to ail Turkey, though now, the problems are more widespread.
From the iOS 12.1.2 release notes:
- Addresses an issue that could affect cellular connectivity in Turkey for iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max
The complaints from Twitter are far and wide however, with users seeing issues all across the globe.
Hello @apple @AppleSupport do you have a solution for ios 12.1.2? My wife’s iPhone is not a phone anymore since Friday. pic.twitter.com/DpQfmZ37OP
— Juan J. Garcia (@juanjolau) December 23, 2018
Interestingly in one case, a user reported that only a data connection to Facebook was successful, with Safari and other apps registering no connectivity.
@AppleSupport since updated to iOS 12.1.2 only app able to access over mobile data is Facebook rest all it says no connectivity and safari no website being opened server not found today I feel like why I updated well why I choose iOS hectic it is turning
— Pawan پون (@ryandso70279192) December 24, 2018
@AppleSupport @apple I’m using an iPhone 8 plus on iOS 12.1.3 beta & I’m experiencing a problem with connecting to my mobile network, my network connection, & data all stop working. This has been happening since 12.1.2. I’ve done shutdowns to no avail. What do I do? Many thanks!
— Alan Kuehl ツ (@AlanKuehl) December 24, 2018
Thanks @Apple @AppleSupport for the Christmas present…since updating my iPhone to iOS 12.1.2 I can’t access cellular data. I reset my device and now I can’t activate it anymore. No Service. Your better fix this in an update soon! ?
— Alex (@realalex_6) December 22, 2018
While it definitely seems like there’s something to this story, the rhyme or reason as to why these data errors are occurring remains a mystery. However, if you’re having issues — don’t fret! We have a solution. Here’s how to fix iOS 12.1.2 cellular data connectivity issues.
The first possible solutions comes way of disabling Wi-Fi Calling via the Cellular menu within the Settings app.
If that doesn’t work, head to Cellular Data Options on the same screen and change Enable LTE from Voice & Data to Data Only.
A video tutorial from zollotech walks you through the simple process.
Ultimately though, this is a band-aid fix to cellular data connectivity problems. Other users from Twitter are complaining of numerous Wi-Fi issues ranging from failure to auto-join a network or connection to the internet entirely.
As for a permanent solution regarding the matter, Apple has stayed tight-lipped as usual, however iOS 12.1.3 is already in developer beta testing.
Have you experienced these issues since updating to iOS 12.1.2 yourself? Let us know in the comments down below!
Subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Apple news:
- Get the SHIELDON genuine leather wallet case 15% off for iPhone X, XS, XS Max, XR and more
- Get the aluminum +sum DIAL wireless charger 20% for a limited time
- Apple responding to ‘bent’ iPad Pro controversy, insists flatness ‘tighter than previous generations’
- Apple’s App Store saw 164 publishers generate $1M in 2018, nearly double than Google’s Play Store
- LastPass sees 50% increase in usage thanks to iOS 12 password autofill feature
- WSJ report details extremely unpopular iPhone in India as Apple sees diminishing success