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Fix mobile data that will not connect
Work from the SIM and APN outward so you do not reset the network stack for a data toggle that was off.
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Typical signs: Calls work, data does not, No service after a trip, Data icon with an exclamation mark.
Step 1 of 5
You will need: SIM eject tool or paperclip, Your carrier APN details.
Confirm data is allowed
Turn mobile data on, turn airplane mode on for 15 seconds, then off. Check that data roaming is on if you are outside your home circle, and that a data-saver or low-data mode is not blocking background transfer.