Fix Cellular Data on iPad Not working after iPadOS 17 Update

In Short:-

Your iPad Must have a SIM card slot, so check all side edges to see if a SIM card slot is available or not. (All iPads do not support SIM cards)
Users can’t get cellular data on iPads without a SIM card (they have Only a single option to connect to the internet using Wi-Fi)
Check the Settings app; the Carrier or mobile data option is available, unlike on iPhone.

Often it happens when we try to connect the iPad with Cellular data, we end up with disappointments because cellular data can’t be activated on the iPad. But there is no need to panic; these are the temporary errors that can be easily overtaken by a few tricks.

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We know cellular data is beneficial when you are out of Wi-Fi range since with Cellular data, you can enjoy the internet services without any trouble in the iPad. First of all, you must remove the SIM card, clean it out, and then insert it on the iPad and check if the cellular data on the iPad is working or not.

Solution Cellular Data doesn’t Activate on iPads

video guide on why cellular data not working on iPad

Solution 1: Toggle Off/On the Cellular Data

Didn’t try this quick trick to fix Cellular data doesn’t activate on? Then before preferring weird troubleshoots, try this. Turning Off/On cellular data might restore the function of cellular data.

Step #1: Visit the “Settings” app.
Step #2: Locate “Cellular”.
Step #3: Toggle Off the cellular data.
Step #4: Force closes the “Settings” app.
Step #5: After a few seconds, follow the same steps and enable the Cellular data.

Else from the Control Center you can perform this trick, tap on Cellular Data and if you see the icon is Green that indicates the Cellular data is enabled and if you find the icon is Gray then the Cellular data is disabled.

The toggle is on but no internet access or low speed, Settings->Cellular->Cellular Data options->Voice & Data->LTE, VoLTE Off, and On

Solution 2: Enable/Disable Airplane Mode

Moving further to the next troubleshooting, which is best known for fixing network-related issues. When you perform this solution, the iPad will be disconnected from all the wireless connections and give a fresh start to the iPad by eliminating the glitches.

Step 1: Launch the Settings App on your iPad.

Step 2: Tap on Airplane Mode to Enable.

Step 3: Next, Restart the iPad > Again Open the Settings App.

Step 4: Select Airplane Mode to Disable.

Solution 3: Update Carrier Settings and iPad

Cellular Data couldn’t get activated on the iPad, which can also be possible because of the carrier. Sometimes, the carrier is under maintenance, and at that time, we might face difficulties while using Cellular Data on iPad. Alternatively, they have released the update of carrier settings for iPadOS users, but still, you haven’t updated in iPad. Don’t wait for more, let’s start updating the Carrier Settings and iPad. To make sure the iPad is not the culprit, kindle checks for updates, too.

How to update carrier settings in iPad,

Step 1: Launch the Settings App on your iPad.

Step 2: Select General Option From the Bottom of the Left Pane > Tap on About at the top of the Right Pane.

Tap on General from left pane Select About from right pane on iPad

How to update iPad

Step 1: Launch the Settings App on your iPad.

Step 2: Tap on General from the left Pane > Select Software Update at the right pane.

Tap on General Select Software Update on iPad

Step 3: Tap on Update Now.

Solution 4: Reset Network Settings

Airplane mode is used to fix small glitches related to wireless networks, whereas Reset Network Settings is preferable when you fail to fix it. Cellular data couldn’t get activated after trying this many tips.

Step 1: Launch the Settings App on your iPad.

Step 2: Tap on General Option From the Left Pane > Select Transfer or Reset iPad at the bottom of the right Pane.

Tap on General Select Transfer or Reset iPad on iPad

Step 3: Swipe down to the bottom and Tap on Reset.

Step 4: Choose the Reset Network Settings.

Step 5: If asked, Enter your passcode and wait until the process is completed.

Step 6: Again Click on Reset for Confirmation to Reset Network Settings.

Solution 5: Restore iPad [this solution works 100%]

Our last but not least potential solution is to restore the iPad to its factory settings. Once you restore the iPad, all your contacts, videos, songs, wireless connections, applications, etc., data will be wiped out from your iPad. Hence, it is advisable to take a backup before you restore the iPad to factory settings.

Step 1: Launch the Settings App on your iPad.