1. Enable Mobile Data.

It might seem obvious, but ensure Mobile Data is enabled in your settings.

1. Open ‘Settings’.
2. Tap ‘Mobile Service’.
3. If you have 1 SIM or eSIM installed, ensure the ‘Mobile Data’ toggle is turned ON.
4. If you have multiple SIMs or eSIMs, tap ‘Mobile Data’, then tap your iD Mobile SIM.

2. ​Make sure your iPhone software is up to date.

Here’s how:

1. Open ‘Settings’.

2. Tap ‘General’.

3. Tap ‘Software Update’.

4. If you have an iOS update available, tap ‘Install Now’. If you see ‘Download and Install’ instead, tap it to download the update, enter your passcode, then tap ‘Install Now’. Having issues updating? Check out this Apple Support article for more information.

5. If you see ‘iOS is up to date’ - you’re good to go!

If you’ve confirmed that your iPhone is updated, yet can’t use your mobile data, follow these steps to get back on track:

3. Check signal strength & network outages.

 You can view the signal strength in your area with our helpful coverage checker and use the status checker to find out about any ongoing network maintenance activities or outages in your area.

4. Force restart your iPhone.

The classic switch it off and switch it back on again. If you’re unsure how to force restart your iPhone, please refer to this Apple Support article.

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5. Toggle Airplane mode.

Switch on Airplane mode for 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, switch Airplane mode off.

6. Perform a Manual Roam.

A manual roam resets your connection to our network, and can help with intermittent network problems. Here’s how:

1. Open Settings.

2. Tap ‘Mobile Service’.

3. Tap ‘Network Selection’.

4. Turn off the ‘Automatic toggle’.

5. Choose a different network (Vodafone, EE or O2 - UK).

6. Wait for 1 minute.

7. Switch the automatic toggle back on.​

7. Clean your SIM card.

If you’re still experiencing issues, you can also try removing, cleaning (with a microfibre cloth), and reinserting your SIM card.

8. Perform a Network Settings Reset.

As a last resort, perform a Network Settings Reset on your iPhone. Here’s how:

1. Open ‘Settings’.

2. Tap ‘General’.

3. Tap ‘Transfer or Reset iPhone’.

4. Tap ‘Reset’.

5. Select ‘Reset Network Settings’.

6. Enter your passcode, then tap ‘Reset Network Settings’.

9. Test your SIM in another phone.

Remove your SIM and pop it into another phone. If you can use your mobile data on the other phone, then your iPhone might have a fault and may need repair. Check out this article for information.

If you’re unable to use your mobile data on the other phone, pop your SIM back into your iPhone and contact us for further support. ​​​​​​​

1. Enable Mobile Data.

It might seem obvious, but ensure Mobile Data is enabled in your settings.

1. Open ‘Settings’.
2. Tap ‘Connections’.
3. Tap ‘Data Usage’.
4. Tap the toggle to activate ‘Mobile Data’.

2. Make sure your phone software is up to date.

Here’s how:

1. Open ‘Settings’.
2. Tap ‘Software update’.
3. Tap ‘Download and install’.
4. If new software is available, tap ‘Install now’. If you already have software up to date, latest update information will appear.

3. Check your APN settings.

All phones bought from us should arrive with the right settings already configured. But if you’ve moved over to iD Mobile on a SIM Only Deal and kept your old phone, you may need to review the settings to get things like mobile data to work. Our network (APN) settings are listed below:  

You can check and update your APN settings by following these steps:
 

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap ‘Connections’.
3. Tap ‘Mobile Networks’.
4. Tap ‘Access Point Names’.
5. Tap the plus icon.
6. Enter the APN settings above.
7. Once complete, tap the menu icon.
8. Tap ‘Save’.
9. Tap the circle next to your new APN settings to select it.

4. Check signal strength & network outages.

 You can view the signal strength in your area with our helpful coverage checker and use the status checker to find out about any ongoing network maintenance activities or outages in your area.

5. Force restart your phone.

The classic switch it off and switch it back on again. If you’re unsure how to force restart your phone, please refer to your Device Manual for more information, or simply Google it!

6. Toggle Airplane mode.

Switch on Airplane mode for 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, switch Airplane mode off.

7. Perform a Manual Roam.

A manual roam resets your connection to our network, and can help with intermittent network problems. Here’s how:

1. Open ‘Settings’.

2. Tap ‘Connections’.

3. Tap ‘Mobile Networks’.

4. Tap ‘Network Operators’.

5. Turn off the ‘Automatic toggle’.

6. Select a different network (Vodafone, EE or O2 - UK).

7. Wait for 1 minute.

8. Switch the automatic toggle back on.

8. Clean your SIM card.

If you are still experiencing issues, you can also try removing, cleaning (with a microfibre cloth), and reinserting your SIM card.

9. ​Perform a Network Settings Reset.

As a last resort, perform a Network Settings Reset on your phone. Here’s how:

1. Open ‘Settings’.
2. Tap ‘General management’.
3. Tap ‘Reset’.
4. Select ‘Reset Network Settings’.

10. Test your SIM in another phone.

Remove your SIM and pop it into another phone. If you can use your mobile data on the other phone, then your phone might have a fault and may need repair. Check out this article for information.

If you’re unable to use your mobile data on the other phone, pop your SIM back into your phone and contact us for further support.

1. Enable Mobile Data.

It might seem obvious, but ensure Mobile Data is enabled in your settings.

1. Open ‘Settings’.
2. Tap ‘Network & Internet’.
3. Tap ‘SIMs’.
4. Tap the toggle to activate ‘Mobile Data’.

2. Make sure your phone software is up to date.

Here’s how:

1. Open ‘Settings’.
2. Tap ‘System’.
3. Tap ‘Advanced’.
4. Tap ‘System Update’.
5. You’ll find your update status. Follow any steps on the screen.

3. Check your APN settings.

All phones bought from us should arrive with the right settings already configured. But if you’ve moved over to iD Mobile on a SIM Only Deal and kept your old phone, you may need to review the settings to get things like mobile data to work. Our network (APN) settings are listed below:  

You can check and update your APN settings by following these steps:
 

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap ‘Network & Internet’.
3. Tap ‘Internet’.
4. Tap the settings cog.
5. Scroll down and tap ‘Access Point Names’.
6. Tap the plus icon.
7. Enter the APN settings above.
8. Once complete, tap the menu icon.
9. Tap ‘Save’.
10. Tap the circle next to your new APN settings to select it.

4. Check signal strength & network outages.

 You can view the signal strength in your area with our helpful coverage checker and use the status checker to find out about any ongoing network maintenance activities or outages in your area.

5. Force restart your phone.

The classic switch it off and switch it back on again. If you’re unsure how to force restart your phone, please refer to your Device Manual for more information, or simply Google it!

6. Toggle Airplane mode.

Switch on Airplane mode for 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, switch Airplane mode off.

7. Perform a Manual Roam.

A manual roam resets your connection to our network, and can help with intermittent network problems. Here’s how:

1. Open ‘Settings’.

2. Tap ‘Network & Internet’.

3. Tap ‘Mobile network’.

4. Tap ‘Advanced’.

5. Tap ‘Network operators’.

6. Select a different network (Vodafone, EE or O2 - UK).

7. Wait for 1 minute.

8. Switch back to Automatic selection.

8. Clean your SIM card.

If you are still experiencing issues, you can also try removing, cleaning (with a microfibre cloth), and reinserting your SIM card.

9. ​Perform a Network Settings Reset.

As a last resort, perform a Network Settings Reset on your phone. Here’s how:

1. Open ‘Settings’.

2. Tap ‘System’.

3. Tap ‘Advanced’.

4. Tap ‘Reset options’.

5. Select ‘Reset Network Settings’.

10. Test your SIM in another phone.

Remove your SIM and pop it into another phone. If you can use mobile data on the other phone, then your phone might have a fault and may need repair. Check out this article for information.

If you’re unable to use mobile data on the other phone, pop your SIM back into your phone and contact us for further support.