If your iPhone 14 Pro Max cellular data isn’t working then you won’t be able to get online. In this article, i’ll explain exactly why your iPhone 14 Pro Max cellular data is not working and exactly how to fix the issue!
During those moments in everyday life where we are without Wi-Fi, and where we need access to the Internet at all costs to simply use our favorite apps, it is essential that mobile data (or cellular data) works properly. If not, it’s a tragedy! Here are a whole bunch of tips, from the most obvious to the most technical, to try to solve the problem of iPhone 14 Pro Max cellular data not working.
How to fix iPhone 14 Pro Max cellular data not working
Without further ado, here’s how to fix the iPhone 14 Pro Max cellular data not working issue. Be sure to test your cellular data again after each step to find out if it’s working. And remember to let us know in the comments which fix works for you!
Note: The following solutions apply to iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
1. Check Coverage In Your Area
Are you out in the middle of nature? Maybe you’re in a concrete building. Or you’re simply going through an area with spotty reception. There is always a chance you’re unreachable to the network, which will cause problems with your iPhone 14 Pro Max cellular data.
Also, consider that, while rare, carrier networks can go down too, causing service outages. We like recommending DownDetector.com to check when services are down. The website collects consumer reports and lets you know if there is an outage. There’s also a live map to see if the problem is local. Just go in there, type in your Carrier, and hit the search button. If the network is down, all you can do is wait.
2. Check your plan
Some mobile data plans have limitations and throttles. Look into your plan’s terms and see if you’ve used more data than you should. You might be capped or throttled. Also, consider the fact you may be late on your payment. Even the best of us forget about bills sometimes. Not to mention sometimes cards get declined for no apparent reason.
3. Disable Airplane Mode
When an iPhone is in Airplane Mode, Cellular Data won’t work on iPhone 14 Pro.
There are a few ways to check if Airplane Mode is currently enabled on your iPhone. The quickest is to open the Control Center. Swipe up from the top right of your iPhone’s screen and look for the Airplane Mode button. If it’s currently orange and white, this means that Airplane mode is turned on on your iPhone. Tap it, if it turns grey and white, Airplane Mode has been successfully turned off.
You can also check if Airplane mode’s on by opening Settings. Look for the switch labelled Airplane Mode. If it’s green and flipped to the right, Airplane mode’s on. Tap it to toggle it off, if it turns white you’ve successfully shut the function off.
Furthermore, turning airplane mode on and off can reset settings and bring everything back to normal. If your phone wasn’t on Airplane mode, then go ahead and turn the feature on and off and see if that fixed your iPhone 14 Pro Max cellular data issues.
4. Check That Cellular Data Is On
On a similar note, it’s almost as easy to accidentally turn Cellular data off as it is to turn Airplane Mode on.
To make sure Cellular data is currently activated on your iPhone 14 Pro Max, open the Settings app and tap Cellular. Look for the switch labelled Cellular Data, tap it if it’s currently flipped off.
If Cellular Data is already toggled on, flip the switch off and then on again. This will prompt the phone to reconnect to the network and might fix the iPhone 14 Pro Max cellular data issues you are facing.
5. Restart your iPhone
If you find your iPhone 14 Pro Max Cellular Data not working after trying the above solutions, try restarting your device. It may seem silly to remind you of this basic rule, but most problems encountered on iPhone 14 Pro Max can be solved this way. It is therefore important to specify that the first reflex to have when a bug occurs, whatever it is, since it does not only concern the problem related to mobile data, is to turn your iPhone off and on again. Your iPhone 14 Pro Max might have experienced a minor software crash that’s now interfering with some of its basic functions. Often, turning your iPhone off and back on again can resolve this error quickly.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap General.
- Tap shut down.
6. Check For Carrier Settings Updates
The next solution to try if your iPhone 14 Pro Max Cellular data is not working is to make sure you haven’t missed any carrier settings updates. Carrier settings updates are regularly pushed to iPhones by Apple to keep your iPhone’s Cellular service running efficiently. They usually come in the form of pop-ups on your screen when they’re released. Generally, accepting these updates is always a good idea.
If you can’t remember receiving a pop-up informing you of a new carrier settings update, you can also check for them manually. Follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Select General.
- Tap About. If a carrier or mobile update is available, a prompt will show up on your screen.
7. Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS
If you’ve tried every tip up to this point and your iPhone 14 Pro Max Cellular Data still won’t work, try updating your phone to the latest version of iOS. To update your iPhone, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Select General.
- Tap Software Update.
- If an update is available, tap Download & Install. If it says that your software is up to date, then move on to the next solution.
8. Allow the use of mobile data for all apps
The iPhone allow users to disable the use of data for specific applications. If, for some reason, some applications are prevented from using cellular data, you will need to go to Settings and search for applications prevented from using data.
- Open the Settings app.
- Choose Cellular.
- Scroll down to the list of apps under “Use Cellular Data For”. If an app you are using is prevented from using data, toggle the switch on (from grey to green).
9. Remove and Reinsert Your iPhone’s SIM Card
If you are using a physical SIM in your iPhone 14 Pro Max, one way to force your device to reconnect to data is removing the SIM and putting it back in. Maybe try to clean it a bit? It won’t hurt to try! It’s an excellent way to try to get your iPhone 14 Pro Max mobile data working again.
Using a SIM tool or any alternative, pop out your sim card slot on the side of your iPhone, wait a few seconds, and then reinsert it.
10. Turn Off VPN
If you are using or are subscribed to a VPN on your iPhone, in some rare cases, it can also prevent your cellular signal from connecting. Having a VPN can be used for things like staying safe on public Wi-Fi or bypassing geo-restricted viewing restrictions. Should you find that your iPhone 14 Pro Max is having trouble connecting to cellular signal, disable your VPN temporarily and see if that helps resolve the connection issue.
It might also help to disable the VPN by going into the VPN settings and toggling your app of choice to “off” and then doing a forced restart. With the forced restart, you can be sure that you are completely disconnected. Now see if your iPhone 14 Pro Max cellular data is working, and if not, move to the next solution.
11. Check date and time settings
If you are still experiencing cellular data issues on your iPhone 14 Pro Max, make sure that the date and time on your phone are set correctly for your time zone. Here’s how:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap on General.
- Tap on Date & Time.
- If the date and time are incorrect, update them or turn on the option to set date and time automatically.
12. Reset network settings
If none of the methods above fixed the iPhone 14 Pro Max cellular data not working issue, it may be network related. Resetting the network settings to factory default settings may be the answer to this problem. Here’s how to reset network settings:
- Open the Settings app.
- Select General.
- Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.
- Hit Reset.
- Tap on Reset Network Settings.
13. Factory reset your iPhone
If all else fails to fix iPhone 14 Pro Max cellular data not working issue, go ahead and reset your iPhone to factory settings. This will erase everything on your phone and bring all settings to factory defaults. This means your phone will be left like the first time you turned it on (software-wise).
This fixes pretty much any software issue you may encounter. It is the best solution to many problems, but it should be used as a last resort due to the inconveniences deleting all data entails. Here’s how to factory reset your iPhone 14 Pro Max:
- Open the Settings app.
- Select General.
- Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.
- Hit Erase all content and settings.
14. Contact Apple or Your Cellular Service Provider.
If nothing else has worked so far, it’s time to call your cellular service provider. The problem may be from their end. Visit your carrier’s website to get in touch with them. Ask about any local outages or if there’s a problem with your plan.
No problem from your provider’s end? Contact Apple Support. or visit an authorized Apple Service Provider for assistance. There is a possibility that the hardware part of your iPhone that is responsible for the cellular connectivity is damaged. With the help of an Apple-certified technician, he or she can check your iPhone 14 Pro Max internally and see if any hardware needs repairing or replacing.
Did you fix your iPhone 14 Pro Max cellular data problems?
As someone who has dealt with this issue firsthand, it can be very frustrating. Thankfully these steps have resolved the issue for many people. If not, you can always get help directly from Apple or your carrier.
Did our solutions fix your iPhone 14 Pro Max cellular data issue? Did another solution work that we didn’t mention? Feel free to share it in the comments section below!