10 Common iOS 15 Problems and How to Fix them

As we move away from the latest iOS 15 release, iPhone users have been complaining about various iOS 15 issues. Fortunately, most of these problems are fixable.

The current iOS 15 issues list includes abnormal battery drain, Wi-Fi issues, UI lag, crashes, Touch ID, issues and setup issues. Some of these issues are brand new, while others are ported from previous versions of iOS 15.

While some of these issues require a fix from Apple or a visit to your local Apple Store, some issues can be resolved within minutes from the comfort of your home or office.

In this guide, we’ll cover fixes for the most common iOS 15 issues we’ve heard about so far. If you notice abnormal battery drain, issues with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, or are having trouble installing the latest iOS 15 software, take a look at these fixes before contacting customer support or taking your iPhone to a store.

How to Fix iOS 15 Installation Issues

If your iOS 15 installation gets stuck, here’s how to fix it.

Try doing a hard reset to get the setup resolved. If you have an iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 7, iPhone 6s, iPhone SE 2 or iPhone SE, here’s how to do it. Try the process again when your phone restarts.

If your download is taking a long time to complete, you’ll want to pause the download, 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 15 Battery Life Issues

If your iPhone’s battery life starts to improve with the latest version of iOS 15, there are a few things you can try.

If you’re experiencing excessive battery drain after installing Apple’s new operating system, take a look at our list of fixes. They can help.

If nothing in this guide works, chances are your battery is bad. If you determine that this may be the case, you should contact Apple for a replacement.

If you live near an Apple Store and the store is open for business, 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 us. apple customer service.

How to Fix iOS 15 Bluetooth Issues

If you can’t connect your iPhone to one or more of your Bluetooth devices, here are a few solutions that have worked for us in the past.

First, you’ll want to forget about the Bluetooth connection on your iPhone. Here’s how to do this in iOS 15:

If that doesn’t work, try resetting your iPhone’s Network Settings:

This process will take a few seconds to complete. This will cause your iPhone to forget known Wi-Fi networks, so make sure you have your passwords handy.

You can also try resetting your iPhone’s settings to factory defaults. Here’s how to do this:

Bluetooth problems can be difficult to fix, so if none of these solutions work, you may need to contact Apple’s customer service or the company that made the product you are trying to connect to.

How to Fix iOS 15 Wi-Fi Issues

If you’re noticing slow Wi-Fi speeds or your connections are constantly dropping, here are some steps you can take to try and fix the issues you’re seeing.

First, you’ll want to investigate the Wi-Fi connection that is giving you trouble. If you are on your home Wi-Fi network, try unplugging the router and/or modem for a minute before plugging it back in.

If you can’t access the router and/or modem you’re connected to, or if you’re sure the problem isn’t related to your router/modem, go to your iPhone’s Settings app.

Here you will want to forget about the Wi-Fi network that gives you a headache. Here’s how to do this:

If that doesn’t work try resetting your phone’s Network Settings:

If none of this helps, you’ll want to check Apple’s guide to Wi-Fi problems.

How To Fix iOS 15 Cellular Data Issues

If you start seeing a “No Service” icon and/or can’t connect to your cellular network, here are a few steps to take.

First, make sure there is no cellular outage in your area. Check social media for reports and/or contact your service provider via social media. We also recommend that you check Down Detector To see if other people in your area are experiencing similar issues.

If you determine that the problem is not related to a network outage, you will want to restart your iPhone and see if that fixes the connection.

If that doesn’t work, try turning Airplane Mode on for 30 seconds before turning it off. Airplane Mode cuts all connections on your device.

If you still can’t get it to work, you’ll want to try turning Cellular Data off and on. Here’s how to do this:

If nothing here works, it may have something to do with your account. If you think it might have something to do with it, contact your service provider.

How to Fix iOS 15 FaceTime Issues

If you’re having trouble making or receiving FaceTime calls, Make sure Apple isn’t having problems with service. If FaceTime has a green symbol next to it, the problems are on your side.

In this case, make sure your iPhone is properly connected to Wi-Fi or your cellular network. If it’s on, make sure FaceTime is on. Here’s how to do this:

If FaceTime is on and you’re connected to Wi-Fi or cellular, try restarting your iPhone.

If you’re having trouble connecting via FaceTime over a cellular network, make sure that cellular data for FaceTime is currently turned on. Here’s how to check this:

How to Fix iOS 15 App Issues

If one or more of your apps starts working after you upgrade, here are a few things you can try before contacting the developer.

First, try restarting your iPhone. If that doesn’t improve the app’s performance, you’ll want to check the App Store for an update. Developers are pushing support updates 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 there is, there may be a manual fix or an ETA in an update that will fix the problem.

How To Fix iOS 15 Random Restart

If your iPhone keeps restarting randomly, here are a few fixes to try before contacting Apple.

First, restart your device. If you haven’t turned off your device for a while, this might fix the problem.

If you’re still seeing random reboots, update all your apps and see if that fixes the problem. If not, you may need to contact Apple’s customer service.

For more information on how to fix iOS 15 performance issues, check out our guide.

How To Fix iOS 15 Visual Voicemail Issues

Visual Voicemail sometimes breaks down after Apple releases a new version of iOS. If you can’t get visual voicemail to work properly on your phone, there are a few things you should 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.

How To Fix iOS 15 GPS Problems

If GPS starts working after you upgrade your phone to the latest software, try restarting your phone before doing anything else.

If that doesn’t work, 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 or apps to use GPS. Here’s how to do this:

You can also try turning Location Services off and on. Here’s how to do this:

If you still can’t get GPS to work properly, try resetting your device’s Network Settings:

Update Your iPhone

Apple will periodically release new software. Point updates (iOS 15.xx) usually focus on fixing bugs, while milestone upgrades (iOS 15.x) usually offer a host of features and fixes.

The company may not list general fixes (e.g. a fix for Bluetooth issues) in an update’s changelog, but new software always has the potential to help.

For more information on the latest version of iOS 15, check out our guide.

downgrade

If you can’t fix your problem and can’t wait for the next version of iOS 15, you can try rolling back to a previous iOS version. 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 instructions.

Restore As New

If your phone is really struggling on iOS 15, you can try restoring your iPhone as new. You can do this through Finder, iTunes, or iCloud. This should only be used as a last resort.