As we enter 2020, iOS 13 issues continue to plague iPhone users.
Apple continues to fix iOS 13 bugs and performance issues, but we continue to see and hear complaints from iPhone users downgrading from iOS 12 to iOS 13 and older versions of iOS 13 to iOS 13.7.
The current list of iOS 13 issues includes the usual suspects: Abnormal battery drain, Wi-Fi issues, Bluetooth issues, UI lag, crashes and setup issues. Some of these issues are new, others have gone from older versions of iOS 12 and iOS 13.
While some of these issues will require a fix from Apple in a software update or perhaps a visit to your local Apple Store, others can be fixed within minutes.
When in doubt, try updating to the latest version of iOS 13 (iOS 13.7). Apple’s software updates almost always bring new bug fixes and are worth a try if you’re having trouble.
In this guide, we’ll cover fixes for some of the more common iOS 13 issues. If you notice battery drain, connection issues, or something else, take a look at these fixes before taking your phone to a shop.
How to Fix iOS 13 Installation Issues
If your iOS 13 installation gets stuck, you should be able to fix it yourself.
If you get stuck, you will want to do a hard reset. On older iPhone models, you have to hold down the home button and power button at the same time and wait until the device reboots.
If you have an iPhone 7, press and hold the volume down and power button until the device resets. If you have an iPhone 8, press the volume up and release button, volume down and release, then hold the power button for about 5-10 seconds until it resets.
If you have a newer model like the iPhone X, you will need to turn up the volume, turn the volume down, then press and hold the side button on the right edge of the device until the device reboots itself.
If you notice longer-than-usual download times, you’ll want to wait a few minutes and try again. You may also want to investigate your router or Check Apple’s service page for a cut.
How To Fix iOS 13 Battery Life Issues
If your device’s battery is draining faster than normal, there are a few things you can try.
If you are experiencing excessive battery drain, have a look at our fix list. It will allow you to move on to the steps we usually take when we see abnormal drainage.
If nothing works, chances are your battery is bad. In this case, you must contact Apple to procure a new product.
If you live near an Apple Store, make an appointment at the Genius Bar. They should be able to diagnose your problem within minutes. If you don’t have an Apple Store near you, you’ll want to contact the store. company customer service.
How to Fix iOS 13 Bluetooth Issues
If you’re unable to connect your iPhone to one or more of your Bluetooth-enabled devices, here are a few general steps to take.
First, you’ll want to forget about the Bluetooth connection on your device. Here’s how to do this:
If that doesn’t work, try resetting your iPhone’s Network Settings. Here’s how:
This process will take a few seconds to complete and will cause your iPhone to forget all known Bluetooth devices. It also causes it to forget known Wi-Fi networks, so keep your passwords handy.
You can also try resetting your device’s settings to factory defaults. Here’s how to do this:
Bluetooth problems are notorious for being difficult to fix, so if none of this works, you may need to contact Apple’s customer service or the company that made the product you’re trying to connect to.
How to Fix iOS 13 Wi-Fi Issues
Try these steps if you notice slow speeds or dropped connections after upgrading to iOS 13.
Before you start messing around with your iPhone’s settings, you’ll want to take a look at your Wi-Fi connection. If you are on your home Wi-Fi network, try unplugging the router for a minute. Plug it back in and see if that helps.
If you can’t access the router you’re connected to, or if you’re sure it has nothing to do with your router, go to your iPhone’s Settings app.
Once you get there, you’ll want to forget about the Wi-Fi network that was giving you trouble. Here’s how to do this:
If that doesn’t fix your problems, try resetting your phone’s network settings:
If none of this helps, you’ll want to go to: Apple’s guide to Wi-Fi problems.
How to Fix iOS 13 Cellular Data Issues
If your device suddenly starts saying “No Service” and you can’t connect to your LTE or 4G connection, here’s what to do.
First, you’ll want to make sure there is no cellular outage in your area. Check social media for reports and/or contact your service provider on Twitter. We also recommend checking Down Detector To see if other people in your area are experiencing similar issues.
If you determine that the problem has nothing to do with a network outage in your area, you will want to restart your iPhone and see if that speeds up the connection.
If that doesn’t get things back to normal, try turning Airplane Mode on for 30 seconds before turning it off. Airplane Mode cuts all connections on your device.
If toggling Airplane Mode on and off doesn’t work, you’ll want to try turning Cellular Data and/or LTE off to see if that works.
If you want to turn off LTE:
If you want to turn off Cellular Data completely without turning off your other services:
How to Fix iOS 13 FaceTime Issues
If you’re having trouble making or receiving FaceTime calls, Make sure there are no problems with Apple. If FaceTime has a green symbol next to it, the problems are on your side. In that case, try these fixes.
First, make sure your device is properly connected to Wi-Fi or your cellular network. If so, you will now want to check if FaceTime is turned on. Here’s how to do this:
If FaceTime is on and you’re connected to Wi-Fi or cellular, try restarting your iPhone. This has worked for us at times.
If you’re having trouble connecting via FaceTime over a cellular network, make sure that cellular data for FaceTime is currently turned on. Follow these steps:
How to Fix iOS 13 App Issues
If one or more of your apps is giving you problems after the iOS 13 update, there are a few things you can try before contacting the developer.
First, try restarting your iPhone. If that doesn’t improve performance, you’ll want to check the App Store for an update. The developers are releasing a stream of iOS 13 support update and downloading the latest version of the app can help.
You can also try deleting the app and downloading it again.
If you can’t fix the problem yourself, contact the developer of the app and see if they know the problem. If it does, it may have a manual fix or an ETA in an update that will fix the problem.
How To Fix iOS 13 Random Restart
If your phone suddenly starts rebooting itself, here are a few fixes to try before contacting Apple.
Firstly, reboot the device. If you haven’t turned off your device for a while, this might fix the problem.
If you’re still seeing random reboot issues, update all your apps. Check the App Store and make sure all your apps are up to date.
How to Fix iOS 13 Visual Voicemail Issues
Visual Voicemail sometimes cuts out after iOS updates and we’ve seen a few complaints from iOS 13 users. If you can’t turn on visual voicemail on your phone, there are a few things you can try.
First, try letting the voicemail play all the way through. Once complete, exit and reopen the Phone app. If that doesn’t work, you’ll want to restart your iPhone.
We also managed to toggle Airplane Mode on and off for 30 seconds.
How To Fix iOS 13 GPS Problems
If GPS starts working after installing iOS 13, try restarting your phone.
If restarting your iPhone doesn’t fix the problem, you’ll want to try toggling Airplane Mode on and off. If it still works, go to your location permissions and make sure you allow the app to use GPS. Here’s how to do this:
You can also try turning Location Services off and on to see if that helps. Here’s how to do this:
If you still can’t get GPS to work properly, try resetting your device’s network settings. Here’s how to do this:
downgrade
If you can’t fix the problem on your own, can’t wait for the next iOS update, and can’t or don’t want to contact Apple customer service, you can try rolling back to a previous version of iOS 13. This can help improve your phone’s performance.
If you don’t know how to downgrade an iPhone, take a look at our step-by-step guides.
Install iOS 14 Beta
If you’re desperate, you can try porting your iPhone to Apple’s iOS 14 beta. For more information on how to do this, see our guide.
Restore As New
You can also try restoring your device from a backup on your computer or via iCloud.
If you’re feeling really ambitious, you can try restoring the device as new. You can do this through Finder, iTunes, or iCloud.
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