iPhone connectivity issues emerge after iOS 17.2.1 update
A report from BGR details how users on Apple’s community forum are facing issues after a recent iOS 17.2.1 update. Apple released iOS 17.2.1 as a stable update to iPhones to fix battery drain issues. This update has reportedly introduced cellular connectivity problems in various units, with users not being able to connect to cellular data or make calls.
The exact cause other than the update is unclear; neither network providers nor Apple have yet provided any statements regarding the same. However, some users did report spotting expired VPN and management profiles that can usually be found on workplace-issued devices, which could have led to problems.
While the forum post has around a dozen people claiming this issue exists on their devices, it is still not as widespread. The lack of posts on X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit regarding this issue tells us that it could also be limited to specific carriers and regions.
The report from BGR also details some possible fixes for this issue. Deleting a VPN profile or performing a network settings reset could revive the cellular connection on the device. Further, an update to the public beta version of iOS 17.3 could contain a fix. The last resort might be having to back up, reset and restore your iPhone, which is certainly not ideal and a bad look for the Californian brand.
