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iPhone 17e indoor 5g signal reception problem

iPhone 17e 5g signal reception problem ( from India ).In India,5g unlimited data plan is available but unavailable for 4g and hence we always try to keep on 5g.But in my newly bought iPhone 17e,despite having “5g on” in DATA & VOICE setting and “allow more data on 5g” in data mode,frequently refreshing by toggling Airplane mode off/on,reset network setting,it always switches to LTE every 2 to 3 mins on the groundfloor of my house,not higher floors or outside but in my same room with the same physical sim same service provider JIO,I try with my old phone iPhone 15,it’s all OK !!! Stable 5g !!! I know Apple’s owned in-house cellular modem C1X( lacking mmWave 5g support ) is more integrated as per software hardware configuration than Qualcomm X70 and more efficient in indoor thick wall 5g signal penetration but their signal matrics has been a great curse for me ! When their system recognises LTE IS DOMINANT IN CERTAIN SITUATION,INTELLIGENTLY TO GET BETTER PERFORMANCE AND SAVE BATTERY AND HAVE THE DEVICE reduce thermal temperature ,it switches to LTE !!! But theoretically,C1X IS MORE POWERFUL IN POOR 5g SIGNAL RECEPTION as I learnt from Google overview: “The C1X demonstrates exceptional handling in poor reception area “…. having more “ low signal stability “ Then where is the problem! It’s reception capacity is strictly limited to sub-6GHZ and standard 5g/LTE NETWORKS? Is it the main reason for the problem? Then should I remain to my old X70 A16 Bionic chip leaving the advanced A19 3nm chip for 17e !!!

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Please check the bandwidth that you are getting. Disable WiFi before running this Field Test.


You may check the current LTE band/5G/4G/3G by dialing *3001#12345#* pressing the call button and then selecting the Serving cell info option


Bandwidth on the 2nd and 3rd Screenshots.


See the pic below which is self-explanatory



E, 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, VoLTE, and 5G all are Carrier Specific features. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider), the agency that issued the SIM / eSIM to you. About the LTE options on your iPhone - Apple Support (IN)


See the Pic below and the explanations thereof




The pic below is self-explanatory



However, iPhone model-specific feature is listed here --> Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support . and tap on "See the Technical Specs for Model "XXXXXX" under each model and Scroll down to the "Cellular and Wireless" section.





Did you tap on the RatRetention?



These terms appear to be related to cellular network parameters and may be associated with a system or device that manages and monitors cellular connectivity. Here's a brief explanation of each term:


  1. dyn_nr5g_enabling: Dynamic NR (New Radio) 5G enabling, likely indicating the status or configuration of dynamic 5G network support.
  2. elapsed_ms: Elapsed time in milliseconds, typically used to measure the time that has passed since a specific event or timestamp.
  3. num_subs: Number of subscribers, indicating the count of active users or devices connected to the network. his refers to the number of active subscriptions on the device. This could be 1 for a single SIM card or more for dual SIM setups.
  4. ps_pref: Packet Switching preference, referring to the preference or configuration related to packet-switched data services. his indicates the preferred Public Service type (PS) for data, usually either CS (Circuit Switched) or PS (Packet Switched).
  5. roam_status: Roaming status, indicating whether a device is currently roaming on a network outside its home network.
  6. scg_ever_configured: Secondary Cell Group ever configured, suggesting whether a secondary cell group has been configured at any point. This indicates whether the device has ever been configured for the Specific Cell Global (SCG) service, which enables location services even without GPS.
  7. srv_domain: Service domain, specifying the type of services that a device or subscriber can access on the network. This specifies the service domain, such as CS (Circuit Switched) or PS (Packet Switched) for voice and data calls, respectively.
  8. srv_status: Service status, indicating the current operational status of the cellular service. This reports the service status, which could be values like "in service," "limited service," or "out of service."
  9. standby_pref: Standby preference, referring to the preferred state of a device when not actively in use or connected to the network. This indicates the preferred standby mode for the device, such as GSM, UMTS, or LTE.
  10. subs_id: Subscriber ID, a unique identifier associated with a specific subscriber or device on the network.
  11. sys_mode: System mode, describing the current operating mode of the cellular system (e.g., 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G). This reveals the current Radio Access Technology (RAT) being used, like GSM, UMTS, LTE, or NR (5G).
  12. ui_nr5g_switch: User Interface 5G switch, indicating user interface controls or settings related to switching between 5G and other network technologies. This shows whether the user has manually enabled or disabled 5G in the user interface.
  13. upper_layer_indication: Indication from upper layers, likely referring to signals or information received from higher-level protocols or layers in the network stack.
  14. version: This identifies the version of the software or protocol used for RAT retention information.


These terms are likely used in the context of cellular network management or monitoring software, where understanding and tracking these parameters help ensure effective and reliable cellular connectivity for users and devices.