iPhone 7 Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus problems continue to popup as we push away from the release of Apple’s iOS 15.8.1 update.

Apple’s most recent iOS 15 firmware is causing problems for some iPhone 7 users. While some iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus problems are running into minor bugs, others are running into serious issues with their device.

With that in mind, we want to take a look at the current state of iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 problems. We also want to make sure you’re prepared for the future, just in case you run into a bug or performance issue on your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus.

This roundup offers a look at the issues themselves and some steps to take if you do happen to run into a problem with your device.

iPhone 7 Problems

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus users who have made the move to iOS 15.8.1 are complaining about a variety of bugs and performance issues.

We’re hearing about severe battery drain, issues connecting to Wi-Fi, problems connecting to Bluetooth (a big problem given that the two phones don’t have a 3.5mm headphone jack), touchscreen issues, problems with various first and third-party applications, problems with Widgets, issues syncing photos, and much more.

It’s impossible to predict what you might run into during your time with the iPhone 7 so you’ll want to occasionally make a backup of the files stored on your phone.

We’ve also put together a list of things to do before installing the latest iOS 15 update on your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus and it’s worth a look if you’re new to iOS and the iPhone or if you simply need some additional help.

Where to Find Feedback

If you need additional help, there are a number of other places to look for fixes and feedback about iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus performance.

We’ve released a guide that will walk you through the best reasons to, and not to, install the latest version of iOS 15 (iOS 15.8.1) on your phone. Start there.

We have also released a guide that takes a closer look at the iOS 15.8.1 update’s performance. If you need additional feedback, check out our review.

We also recommend keeping an eye on YouTube, Apple’s discussion forums, social media sites like Twitter/Facebook, and the MacRumors forums for additional feedback about iOS 15.

How to Fix iPhone 7 Problems

If you do run into a problem with your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, there’s no need to panic. There’s a good chance you’ll be able to fix the issue(s) from the comfort of your home or office.

We’ve put together a list of fixes for common software problems and it offers fixes for Wi-Fi issues, issues with Bluetooth, and more. We’ve also put together some tips to help you improve performance and battery life.

If you’re running an older version of iOS, you should try updating your phone to the latest version. It could stabilize your phone’s performance.

Your last line of defense is Apple itself. If you can’t fix your iPhone 7 problem on your own, you have a couple of options.

You can get in touch with Apple on Twitter and see if its support can help. You can also get in contact with Apple Support via the company website.

If customer service can’t help you, and you still can’t fix your issue, you might think about taking your phone into an Apple Store if your local store is open.

Make a Genius Bar appointment and have them run diagnostics on your device to see if they can pinpoint the problem. Your iPhone 7 is under warranty so they might offer you a replacement if they can’t fix the issue.

How to Downgrade Your iPhone 7

If you recently downloaded an update on your iPhone 7 and you start experiencing problems, you might be able to downgrade back to an older version.

Downgrading isn’t a guaranteed way to fix performance issues but it’s an option if you decide you’ve had enough of your device’s poor performance.

Apple typically keeps the downgrade loophole open for a week or two after a new update’s release so you’ll need to act quickly if you want to make the move back down.

For more on the downgrade process, please take a look at our guide.

What’s Next

If your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus is having a rough time on iOS 15.8.1 or an older version of iOS 15, you’re on your own for the time being.

Apple’s iOS 15.8.1 update may serve as one of Apple’s final upgrades to iOS 15. There’s a chance it winds up being the company’s last iOS 15 update.

We could see Apple release new point updates down the road, but don’t expect any big changes moving forward.

Unfortunately, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus didn’t make the move to iOS 16 and have been left behind on iOS 15. That won’t change. For more about iOS 16 and the changes you’re missing out on, check out our guide.

We should also note that the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus didn’t the move to iOS 17 either.

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