Solved: Weird internet when abroad

mindreadertype · ‎01-10-2018

Hello

I’m currently in the US. My phones been fine but over the last few days it’s refused to let me send iMessages or WhatsApp’s or emails unless connected to WiFi. It’s been fine for internet usage like safari and Facebook etc... anyone have any ideas how I can fix it. I’ve tried all the obvious resets etc...

MI5 · ‎01-10-2018

It's a long shot as some data services are working, but you could also try a different apn.
If yours is "idata.o2.co.uk" try "mobile.o2.co.uk" or vice versa.

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MI5 · ‎01-10-2018

Try manually searching for a different network.

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mindreadertype · ‎01-10-2018

Yep. Tried this. Only letting me get data with AT&T annoyingly.

MI5 · ‎01-10-2018

Have you also checked to see if mobile data is enabled for those apps that aren't working?

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Bambino · ‎01-10-2018

@mindreadertype You'll get connected to either AT&T or T-Mobile, whichever is the stronger signal in the area you're in. You won't connect to Verizon or Sprint.

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MI5 · ‎01-10-2018

It's a long shot as some data services are working, but you could also try a different apn.
If yours is "idata.o2.co.uk" try "mobile.o2.co.uk" or vice versa.

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mindreadertype · ‎01-10-2018

I don’t think you can turn it off or on for iMessage but either way it’s on for everything

mindreadertype · ‎01-10-2018

The son setting change worked! Thank you

mindreadertype · ‎01-10-2018

Apn settings even!

MI5 · ‎01-10-2018

Strange but pleased it worked for you

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