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iPhone 3GS - No Signal On 3G

  • 01-06-2011 10:28AM
    #1
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,777 ✭✭✭


    Hi All

    I have the following problem on my iphone 3GS since last week. When 3G is turned off I get full signal. When I turn 3G on I get "No Service".
    I have checked another phone on O2 and they have full signal on 3G.
    I called O2 last week and they said they had a 3G outage but the problem was fixed. I have tried a network reset on my iPhone but it's still the same.
    Any ideas on how to fix this or will I have to send to Apple for repair ?


Comments

  • #2
    banquo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,487 ✭✭✭banquo


    This happens to me too! Been happening about 2 months now, didn't for the previous 7.

    Very occasionally it happens with just Edge on. Thought it was just my phone. Wonder where in the chain the problem is...


  • #3
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,777 ✭✭✭Luckycharms_74


    Yeah its very annoying. Using Edge to download and browse is pretty bad tbh. All O2 say is try another sim card and then send for repair :(


  • #4
    Luckycharms_74
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,777 ✭✭✭Luckycharms_74


    OK quick update on this problem.
    I called to O2 store and they check my sim card in different iphone and it works perfect. It seems to be a issue with the phone itself. I was told to call Apple and see if they can troubleshoot the problem.
    All the troubleshoot options they suggest I had already did.

    * Reset network settings
    * Reboot phone
    * Upgrade to latest firmware

    Apple now say if I send the phone for repair it will cost €200 as a repair charge. :eek:
    The phone is barely worth that. It now looks like I will have to upgrade to the iPhone 4 or I can put up without 3G and wait for iPhone 5 in September :D.

    All opinions will be welcomed :)


  • #5
    banquo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,487 ✭✭✭banquo


    I'd wait for the iPhone 5 - sucks in the meantime, but you'll be able to get the 4 for a significantly reduced price.


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