How to Reset APN Settings on iPhone 15, 14 in (iOS 17)

Learn how to fix poor cellular data connection and reset APN settings on your iPhone with this helpful guide!

Are you getting issues with poor cellular data connection or suddenly you dropped or stopped internet connectivity or Network Signal? I would like to update or reset your iPhone’s APN settings using the guide below. Have you upgraded the Data plan and you are receiving cutoff speed, you can fix the issue by resetting APN Settings. Let’s get rid of this problem.

  1. Launch the Settings App on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on Cellular Or Mobile Data.
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  1. Select the SIM.
  2. Click on Cellular Data Network.
Choose-SIM-Select-Cellular-Data-Network-on-iPhone
  1. Enter the APN setting details in the field one by one carefully. It’s case-sensitive. If you want to remove all the details and enter a new one or auto-update by rebooting the iPhone. Scroll down to Find the Reset Settings option and Tap on it.
  2. Select Reset for the Confirmation.
Tap-on-Reset-Settings-Select-Reset-for-Confirmation-on-iPhone

Normally carriers will update the settings over the air automatically; unfortunately, this doesn’t work in your case. Force Update APN settings on the iPhone using the given alternate ways below.

Steps to Update APN Settings on Any iPhone

  1. Launch the Settings App on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on Cellular Or Mobile Data.
Open-Settings-App-Tap-on-Cellular-on-iPhone-1
  1. Select the SIM.
  2. Select Cellular Data Network.
  3. Enter the APN setting details in the field one by one carefully.
Choose the SIM Select Cellular Data Network on iPhone

Other Causes for Mobile Data or Cellular Data not working

Configure 5G/LTE Cellular Data on iPhone

Possible reasons that cause the issues on use Mobile Data or Cellular Data on iPhone and Cellular iPad. First, if you are outside your state or country then according to the carrier company you will be charged for the Roaming Data plan. So, The Cellular Data option for Roaming is off. The second problem and your iPhone’s 4G or VoLTE connection is stuck and disabled after the Update.

Enable Data Roaming From iPhone Settings,

  1. Launch the Settings App on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on Cellular Or Mobile Data.
Open Settings App Tap on Cellular on iPhone
  1. Select Cellular Data Options.
  2. Enable Data Roaming.
Tap on Cellular Data Options Enable Data Roaming on iPhone

Your Cellular Data Connection is Stuck,

  1. Launch the Settings App on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on Cellular Or Mobile Data.
Open-Settings-App-Tap-on-Cellular-on-iPhone-1
  1. Tap on Cellular Data Options.
  2. Select Voice & Data.
Select Cellular Data Options Tap on Voice & Data on iPhone
  1. Turn on 4G/LTE.
  2. Turn off 4G/LTE.
Turn on 4G:LTE Turn off VoLTE on iPhone

Reset iPhone Network Settings

  • After a long time not in use mobile didn’t update the APN settings with the latest data. So I recommend resetting the network settings, after that all the Network Settings will re-install. Otherwise, you can be told by your carrier company, your Network settings are not updated, so they can send updated data over the air.
  1. Launch the Settings App on your iPhone.
  2. Tap on General Option.
Open Settings App Tap on General on iPhone
  1. Click on Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  2. Select Reset.
Click on Transfer or Reset iPhone Tap on Reset on iPhone
  1. From the Prompted Menu, Choose Reset Network Settings.
  2. Enter your Passcode.
  3. Select Reset Network Settings for the Confirmation.
Tap on Reset Network Settings Enter iPhone’s lock screen passcode Select Reset Network Settings on iPhone

Check the installed SIM Condition

  • Check your SIM on another mobile, There Might be damage on a chip. Re-insert the SIM card in the SIM tray.

Cellular Data Not Working Outside the Country or State

  • Contact your Carrier (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile) and get confirmation about your Activated service autoroute on other local mobile carriers while you are outside the USA, UK or Canada.

Force Restart iPhone

Hard Reboot iPhone Step by Step
Hard Reboot iPhone Step by Step
  • Press and quickly release Volume up and Press and quickly release the Volume down button. Then Press and Hold Side (Sleep/Wake) button until you see a black screen on the iPhone.
  • Turn on Again Using the Side Button. Check and Test.

Wrap up

  • Still, in a problem, contact your Carrier help desk and share your problem related to APN settings. And ask to send an APN settings Message. Once you get it, click on the link to download APN settings and configure after that automatically.

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Karly Wood

Karly Wood is a journalist based in Ohio who specializes in covering Apple and technology trends. With a varied experience in reporting on public safety, government, and education, her insights bridge multiple disciplines, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective on today's technological advancements. If you need to contact me, you can reach me at [email protected] or through (Facebook)

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