Software updates are rolled out for good intentions. However, there are some factors that can turn the outcome into the opposite. And this is why post-update issues emerged. Tackled in this post is a post-update issue on the iPhone 7 smartphone that keeps freezing or not responding after installing the latest iOS version. Feel free to refer to this walkthrough if ever you’d bumped into the same issue after updating your iPhone software to the latest version. Read on to learn how to deal with this post-update performance issue.
Rogue apps are among the common causes of random software errors in mobile devices. An app can become rogue because of various reasons and faulty updates are among the usual triggers. If any of your apps is acting up, it can affect the system functions of your phone. This is when adverse symptoms emerge. Random freezes or unresponsiveness can be one of them. The simplest way to fix it is performing a soft reset. But since the screen is not responding to touch commands, you will need to do the alternative method called force restart. It works the same as a soft reset does when it comes of clearing minor software errors and it doesn’t affect any saved information. Here’s how it’s done:
Allow your phone to finish booting up and then try to use it and see if it’s still freezing or not. If the problem persists, continue to troubleshoot and try the next applicable solutions.
There may be some pending app updates that need to be installed manually on your iPhone. Some apps may tend to act weird after an update due to system conflicts. Note that when you update your iPhone software, the current OS version is changed. This makes it possible for some apps to fail to meet the minimum system requirements. In that case, the app needs to be updated as well. If you haven’t configured your iPhone to auto-install updates, then you will need to manually check for and update apps. Here’s how:
When all app updates are successfully installed, reboot your iPhone to dump errant cache and temporary data from the internal memory, including those that were corrupted from the iOS update. Doing so can likewise free up some space of your phone’s internal storage for faster and better performance.
Reboot your iPhone when the reset is finished and then configure options and settings based on your previous preferences, prior to the onset of the problem. This reset won’t affect any information saved on the internal memory, thus won’t result to data loss. But you will need to enable necessary features including Wi-Fi and cellular data network to use them again on your phone.
Among the last options to consider if the previous methods failed to fix the problem is a factory reset or master reset. The problem you’re dealing with is probably a fatal system error, which typically requires a more advanced solution like a full system reset. This will erase everything from your phone system including downloaded apps, files, settings, and other contents. Creating a backup is therefore recommended if you’d like to give it a try. If your iPhone screen is responding properly, then you can master reset through settings. Here’s how:
The problem may be too complex to withstand the master reset. In this case, restoring your iPhone 7 in recovery mode can be considered as the next possible solution. Again, you will need to use iTunes on a computer to get this done. Just follow these steps:
The download usually takes 15 minutes. If the download exceeds 15 minutes, your iPhone will exit the Connect to iTunes screen. If that happens, just let the download finish and then go back to the previous steps to get to the Connect to iTunes screen and enter recovery mode again.
If your iPhone 7 continues to freeze after performing a recovery mode restore, then your next option would be a DFU mode restore. This is the deepest type of system restore done on an iPhone. A more detailed walkthrough on how to perform a DFU mode restore on an iPhone 7 can be found on the Tutorials section of this site. Just navigate to the iPhone 7 Troubleshooting page, if you need help with the steps.
You may opt to escalate the problem to your carrier or contact Apple Support to report the issue for official recommendations and/or more advanced solutions. The fact that your iPhone 7 starts freezing after installing an iOS update makes it among other post update issues to fix. And if it appears to be a widespread problem, Apple has to develop a follow-up update containing the required fix patch.
How to fix your iPhone 8 Plus that keeps showing No Service error after an iOS update [Troubleshooting Guide]
Having a new iPhone with unstable network service is definitely a downer. You would miss some important calls or fail to reply to important messages. If by any chance you’ve landed into this page while searching for potential fixes to a similar issue on your new iPhone, then this content is for you. Read on and find out what to do if your iPhone 8 Plus keeps losing signal.
One of the most common network problems encountered by smartphone users is on intermittent signal or service drops. This has been among the widely raised issues since the birth of basic phones until the smartphone era. The occurrence of signal drops in mobile devices is usually linked to network outages, software glitches, and in worst cases, hardware damage like damaged SIM slot/card. Service drops that are associated with software errors including bad updates are usually remedied by some workarounds while those tied with hardware damage would require service.
Before you start to troubleshoot software problems on your iPhone 8 Plus that might have caused signal drops, make sure that you’re within your network’s coverage area. You may be too far from your network’s cell towers so it’s normal for your iPhone to obtain weak signal. And when the signal is weak, there is a higher chance of experiencing signal drops.
Force reset is another term for a device restart. It’s the very first recommended solution to minor software glitches that caused the phone to act weird. If this is the first time for your iPhone 8 Plus to experience service drops, then it may be just a random glitch, which can be dealt with by a soft reset or device restart. For starters, here’s how a soft reset is done on your new iPhone:
Another possible reason as to why you’re getting intermittent signal on your iPhone is that the SIM card might have been dislodged from a drop hence couldn’t establish a secure contact with your iPhone. To rule this out from the possible causes, try to remove and reinstall the SIM card on your iPhone 8 Plus with these steps:
Insert the SIM eject tool or small paperclip into the tiny hole/slot on the SIM/SD card tray located on the right corner of the iPhone.
It’s an old trick that has helped many people who have dealt with various types of network errors on their respective iOS devices. Turning Airplane mode on will automatically turn off all wireless connections on your phone. For some reasons, switching this mode on and off refresh the network services on the phone and thereby fixes minor network glitches. If you want to take your chances in this workaround, then go ahead and follow these steps:
Incorrect network settings can likewise lead to the same problem. Network settings can be changed manually and automatically. If you recently made changes to your iPhone’s network settings and then your device started to lose signal, then most likely you’ve done something wrong. You can revert the changes you’ve made back to the prior configuration but if it’s not possible, perform a network settings reset instead. This will restore your iPhone network configurations back to the original or default values. Here’s how a network settings reset is done on your iPhone 8 Plus:
Select the option to Reset network settings. This will reset your current network settings and restore them to defaults.
Your iPhone automatically reboots when the reset is finished. At this point, set up your wireless network to resume Internet access on your iPhone.
A full system reset is generally regarded as the last resort when dealing with software-related errors in mobile devices. That said, you may opt to proceed with this reset if none of the prior methods is able to fix the issue on signal drops on your iPhone.
The fastest way to perform a master reset or factory reset on your iPhone 8 Plus is through the settings menu. It has the same positive output as the factory reset done in iTunes. Here’s how it’s done:
Select the option to Erase all content and settings. This will wipe everything from your iPhone including your personal information.
Usually, this reset resolves complex software issues that might have caused conflict to your iPhone’s network functions as manifested by service drops. But if it still failed to fix the problem and your iPhone 8 Plus is still experiencing signal drops, you should now consider opting for service.
Your iPhone might have acquired some type of hardware damage, which require physical repair. You may opt to contact your carrier first for other options and recommendations before heading to an Apple service center.