iPhone 13 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know

iPhone 13 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know is a post by Adam Mills from Gotta Be Mobile.

iPhone 13 problems are popping up for some users. It shouldn’t come as a surprise that people are having issues with the iPhone 13, but keep in mind that some of the problems are bugs and others are a matter of people just getting used to iOS 15 and their new iPhones.

iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro users are complaining about bugs. connectivity, and performance issues. We haven’t heard about any serious widespread iPhone 13 issues yet, but that could change as deliveries continue.

The iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max face many of the same problems because they share many parts, were released at the same time, and utilize 5G networks in the United States and abroad.

Below are the most common iPhone 13 issues, some potential fixes for the problems, places to find feedback about iPhone 13 performance, and a look at what’s in the iOS 15 pipeline for these phones.

The list of iPhone 13 problems will grow. Some problems will get resolved by Apple and its partners via software updates, but we’ll continue to see issues pop up as people put more mileage on their new phones.

iPhone 13 Problems
iPhone 13 Performance
How to Fix iPhone 13 Problems
iOS 15 Downgrade Status
What’s Next for iOS 15

iPhone 13 Problems

We’re hearing about iPhone 13 activation issues. Activation issues always plague new iPhone models so this isn’t surprising to see.

If you’re having issues activating your new iPhone 13, check Apple’s System Status page. If you don’t see a green symbol next to iOS Device Activation, you’ll want to wait until it’s green and then try activating your phone again.

If the symbol is green and the activation process still isn’t working, make sure you have a SIM card inserted in your iPhone. If you’re receiving a “No Sim” or “Invalid SIM” error, you’ll want to head over to this guide for assistance.

On top of those problems, we’re also hearing about issues with first and third-party apps, excessive battery drain, ongoing noise cancellation issues, Exchange problems, Wi-Fi problems, a variety of CarPlay problems including frequent crashes, iCloud issues, Bluetooth issues, sound problems, and login issues.

Some iPhone 13 owners are complaining about pink screen issues that make their device impossible to use unless the device is restarted. Apple is aware of the issue and says it’s a software bug though it’s unclear when the company will roll out a fix.

A number of iPhone 13 users are complaining about touch issues where the device’s display doesn’t respond to swipes and gestures.

We’re also hearing 5G/LTE cellular data issues. Some users are saying cellular service is dropping unexpectedly. Others are complaining about the speed of 5G.

It’s important to note that 5G is still new technology and coverage is still very inconsistent. Some of the frustrations with slow 5G performance should resolve over time as carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile build out their 5G networks.

iPhone 13 Performance

If you’re thinking about buying an iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, or iPhone 13 Pro, or if you already own one, you’ll want to monitor feedback from other people using the same device. This feedback will alert you to potential issues with Apple’s hardware and software.

We recommend keeping an eye on YouTube, Apple’s discussion forums, social media sites like Twitter, and sites like the MacRumors forums for ongoing feedback about Apple’s flagship phones.

We’ve released a list of the best reasons to, and not to, install the latest version of iOS 15 and it’s worth a look if you’re on the fence about downloading Apple’s latest iOS software.

How to Fix iPhone 13 Problems

If you run into a problem on your iPhone there’s a very good chance you’ll be able to fix the problem yourself. In some cases, you may need to contact Apple support, contact your carrier, or take your phone into an Apple Store.

If you’ve run into trouble, take a look at our list of fixes for the most common iPhone 13 problems. Our guide runs down fixes for the most common iPhone issues like broken Bluetooth and busted Wi-Fi.

We’ve also released some tips to help improve your iPhone 13’s performance and a guide that could help you improve battery life if you think it’s draining faster than it should be.

If you can’t find a fix in our guides, you’ll want to check Apple’s discussion forums and see if someone has a solution for whatever is ailing your phone.

If you can’t find anything on Apple’s forums, you should contact Apple. You can do so via the company’s support account on Twitter. You can also get in contact with Apple Support via the company’s website.

If you’d rather get answers in person, you might want to take your new phone into your local Apple Store and see if they can diagnose your problem. If you’ve got an Apple Store in your area, make sure you schedule a Genius Bar appointment.

Your iPhone is currently under warranty so they might offer you a replacement if the problem is serious enough.

iOS 15 Downgrade Status

If you’re dealing with software problems on your iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, or iPhone 13 Pro Max, you can try downgrading your devices to the previous version of iOS 15 if the option is available. Right now, it isn’t.

If you’re unfamiliar with the iOS downgrade process our iOS downgrade guide will walk you through everything you need to know before you make the move.

Next iPhone 13 Update

If your device is struggling on iOS 15.4.1, or an older version of iOS 15, you might be on your own for a bit.

Apple’s confirmed a new iOS 15.5 update and the software is currently in beta testing ahead of its public release. The company hasn’t confirmed a iOS 15.5 release date and we expect it to stay in beta for a few more weeks. As of right now we expect the final release to come sometime in May or June.

If your problems are really bad, or you just want to try out new software, you can try downloading the iOS 15.5 beta onto your iPhone 13 model right now.

For more on iOS 15.5 and the beta, have a peek at our walkthrough. For more about the upcoming iOS 15.5 release date, check out our guide.

4 Reasons Not to Install iOS 15.4.1 & 11 Reasons You Should

Install iOS 15.4.1 for Better Security

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If security is important to you, you'll want to think about installing Apple's iOS 15.4.1 update right away.

iOS 15.4.1 has one new security patch on board and you can read more about it over on Apple's website. It will help protect your phone from harm.

If you missed the iOS 15.4 update, it had a whopping 36 new security patches on board. If you want to learn more about these patches, head on over to Apple's security site for the particulars.

If you missed iOS 15.3.1, it had one security patch on board. For more about it, head over to Apple's security page.

If you missed iOS 15.3, you'll also get its patches with your upgrade. iOS 15.3 brought 10 new security patches to iPhone users. If you're interested in the details, you can read more about them right here.

If you missed iOS 15.2.1, you'll get its security patch with your upgrade. You can learn more about the change over on Apple's website.

If you missed Apple's iOS 15.2 update, you'll get its 30+ security patches with your upgrade. You can read all about them over on the company's security site.

iOS 15.2 also included some important upgrades to privacy. The software brought the company's App Privacy Report to Settings. This lets you see how often your apps have accessed your location, photos, camera, microphone, contacts and more during the last seven days. You can also see their network activity.

In addition, iOS 15.2 brought Apple's communication safety features for kids. You'll find these features in the Messages app, in Siri, in Spotlight, and in Search.

If you missed iOS 15.1, iOS 15.4.1 will bring its security patches to your iPhone. You can read more about them on Apple's website.

If you missed iOS 15.0.2 you'll also get its security patch with your upgrade. You can learn more about it right here.

iOS 15.0 also brought numerous security patches to your iPhone. If you'll be moving up from iOS 14 and you're interested in the exact nature of these improvements, you can read about them over on Apple's security website.

Apple's updated its website with new information about iOS 15's batch of security patches. The company now says the software patched up an issue that could have exposed a user's private Apple ID information and in-app search history. It also says iOS 15 patched up an issue that allowed apps to override Privacy preferences.

If you skipped iOS 14.8 or any older versions of iOS, you'll get the security patches from those updates with your iOS 15.4.1 update as well.

In addition to those patches, iOS 15 comes with some security and privacy upgrades including improvements to Siri. Requests made to Siri are now processed on the device itself using Neural Engine. This makes it more secure.

If you're an Apple Card user, you'll now get a security code that changes regularly to use when you make online transactions.

Apple's also included a built-in authenticator that's similar to Google Authenticator. This will let you generate verification codes for enhanced sign-in security under your Passwords.

There's also a Mail feature that hides your IP address.