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10 Common iPhone 15 Problems & How to Fix Them
iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro owners are complaining about a variety of bugs and performance issues. Fortunately, there are ways to fix many of these problems.
If you run into issues on your iPhone 15, there’s a good chance you’ll be able to fix the problem, or problems, before Apple pushes new iOS 17 software.
In this guide we’ll take you through fixes for some of the most common iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max issues.
Our list includes potential remedies for broken Wi-Fi, busted Bluetooth, and others.
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Before you start messing around with your iPhone’s settings, make sure your iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro is updated with the latest version of iOS 17.
New software always has the potential to fix bugs and performance issues. For more about the latest version of iOS 17, check out our guide.
How to Fix iPhone 15 Battery Life Problems
Most iPhone 15 users are getting excellent battery life right now. However, some owners are seeing the battery drain faster than it should.
If your iPhone 15’s battery suddenly starts draining faster than it normally does, take a look at our list of fixes for iPhone 15 battery life issues.
If the problems are really bad, you might be looking at a hardware issue. If that’s the case, you’ll want to get in contact with Apple customer service and/or take your iPhone 15 into an Apple Store.
How to Fix iPhone 15 Wi-Fi Problems
If you’re seeing slow Wi-Fi speeds and/or dropped Wi-Fi connections, here are some potential fixes that have worked for us and others in the past.
Before you start messing around with your phone’s settings, investigate the Wi-Fi connection causing problems. If you’re on your home Wi-Fi network, try restarting your router.
If you’re confident there aren’t issues with the router itself, check Down Detector and see if others with the same internet provider are having similar issues in your area.
If you can’t access the router your iPhone 15 is connected to, or if you’re positive the issue has nothing to do with your ISP/router, head into your iPhone 15’s Settings app.
Once you’re in there you’ll want to forget the Wi-Fi network you’re having issues with. Here’s how to do that:
- In the Settings app, tap Wi-Fi
- Select your connection by tapping the “i” in the circle
- Tap Forget this Network at the top of the screen. This will cause your iPhone to forget the Wi-Fi password so you’ll want to have that handy
- Reconnect
If this doesn’t work, try resetting your iPhone 15’s Network Settings:
- Go to your Settings app
- Tap General
- Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone
- Tap Reset
- Tap on Reset Network Settings
If none of those help, you’ll want to check out Apple’s guide to Wi-Fi problems.
How to Fix iPhone 15 Bluetooth Problems
If your device is unable to connect to one or more of your Bluetooth devices, you’ll want to force your device to forget the Bluetooth connection that’s not working:
- Go into the Settings app
- Tap Bluetooth
- Select the connection using the “i” in the circle
- Tap “Forget this Device”
- Try reconnecting to the Bluetooth device
If that doesn’t work, you can try resetting your iPhone’s Network Settings:
- Go into your Settings app
- Tap General
- Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone
- Tap Reset
- Tap Reset Network Settings
You can also try reverting back to your iPhone 15’s factory default settings to see if that helps. This should only be done as a last resort. Here’s how to do it:
- Head into Settings
- Tap General
- Tap Reset Transfer or Reset iPhone
- Tap Reset
- Tap Reset All Settings
- Enter your passcode if you have one enabled
If none of these fixes work, you should contact Apple’s customer service. If the product you’re trying to connect to isn’t made by Apple, you may want to contact the company that makes the product and see if they have any remedies.
How to Fix iPhone 15 Charging Problems
Some iPhone 15 users are running into charging issues and most of the problems are related to wireless charging.
If you encounter an issue with wireless charging, you should try hard resetting your iPhone 15.
If you’re using an iPhone case to store credit cards or security passes, you’ll want to remove those before charging your phone. You also might try taking your case off and try charging your iPhone 15 that way.
If you own a BMW, and Apple Pay and other NFC features become unavailable after wireless charging, you’ll want to make sure your device is running iOS 17.1.1 or newer. iOS 17.1.1 resolved these issues.
How to Fix iPhone 15 Sound Problems
Your iPhone 15’s speakers should provide you with loud and crisp audio. If the sound starts to crackle or sound muffled, here are a few things you can try before getting in contact with Apple customer service.
First, try restarting your iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro. If sound coming from the phone is still missing or distorted, make sure there isn’t debris blocking the speaker grille or your device’s USB-C port.
If you start noticing a sudden drop in call quality, restart your phone. You’ll also want to check the device’s receiver to make sure it’s not blocked by debris or your screen protector (if you have one). You can also try removing your case (if you’re using one) to see if that helps.
If your iPhone’s microphone suddenly stops working or starts randomly cutting out, try restarting your phone.
If the microphone is still busted, you can try restoring your device from a backup. If restoring doesn’t work, you’ll want to get in touch with Apple because you may have a hardware issue.
How to Fix iPhone 15 Cellular Data Problems
If your iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro starts displaying a “No Service” symbol and you can’t connect to your cellular network, here are a few fixes to try.
First, make sure there isn’t an outage in your area. Check social media for reports and/or get into contact with your service provider on social media. You can also check Down Detector and see if others in your area are having similar issues.
If the issue is unrelated to a network outage, you’ll want to restart your phone and see if that fixes the issue. If that doesn’t work, try turning Airplane Mode on for 30 seconds before turning it off.
If you still can’t get it to work, you’ll want to try shutting off Cellular Data completely. To do that, here’s what you need to do:
- Go to the Settings app
- Tap Cellular
- Toggle Cellular Data to off
- Leave it off for a minute and then toggle it back on
How to Fix iPhone 15 Face ID Problems
If you’re having issues with Face ID, here are a few things you can try.
First, make sure your iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro is running the latest version of iOS 17. If you’re running the latest version of iOS 17 and you’re still seeing issues, head into your Face ID settings.
- Go to Settings
- Head into Face ID & Passcode. Note that you’ll have to enter your passcode (if you have one) to gain access
Once there, make sure Face ID is setup on your phone and that all of the features you’re trying to use Face ID with are currently turned on.
If you’re having issues using your face to unlock your phone, make sure you’re actively looking at the screen.
If you constantly change your appearance, you might need to add an alternate appearance to Face ID. Here’s how to setup an alternate appearance:
- Go to Settings
- Tap Face ID & Passcode
- Tap Set Up an Alternate Appearance
Make sure there isn’t debris (dirt, dust, etc) blocking your phone’s FaceTime camera. The FaceTime camera is located on the front of the phone.
If your phone isn’t registering your face when you’re setting up Face ID, make sure you’re scanning it in a well-lit room. You also might need to bring the iPhone closer to your face or bring it more level.
How to Fix iPhone 15 Overheating Problems
If your iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro is running hot, here are a few things you can try.
First, update your iPhone 15’s software to iOS 17.0.3. The update is aimed at fixing overheating problems on Apple’s flagship devices.
You’ll also want to update your applications because developers have released updates that should help alleviate the issue.
Try removing your case (if you’re using one) and see if that helps. You’ll also want to try turning the phone off and back on. You can also try putting the phone into Airplane Mode.
You’ll also want to check out this guide to keeping your iPhone within acceptable operating temperatures. This will come in handy if you often use your iPhone in hot environments.
How to Fix iPhone 15 Missing 5G
The iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max all support 5G connectivity. However, you need to be on a plan that supports 5G.
If you go into the Cellular section of your phone’s Settings app and you don’t notice any options for 5G, this isn’t a bug. It most likely means you aren’t on a 5G-enabled plan with your carrier. If that’s the case, you’ll only see “LTE” and “4G.”
In order to make use of your carrier’s 5G network, you’ll need to change/upgrade your plan. Before you do so, make sure 5G service is available in the areas you frequent most. Check the maps below for more information:
How to Fix iPhone 15 Random Restarts
iPhone 15 users are saying their device will randomly restart/reboot itself. If you notice this on your device, there are a few things you can try.
First, try installing the latest version of iOS 17 to see if it helps. If that doesn’t help, head over to our list of fixes for performance problems and see if you can find a remedy there.
If you still can’t find a fix, you’ll want to get in touch with Apple customer service and report the issue. They may have a fix in mind.
Downgrade iOS
If none of our fixes work, and you can’t wait for Apple to push the next version of iOS 17, you can try downgrading back to the previous version of iOS if the option is available. This could help improve your phone’s performance.
If you don’t know how to downgrade an iPhone’s software, take a look at our walkthrough.
Restore as New
If your iPhone 15’s problems are really bad, you can try restoring your phone as new. You can do this via Finder, iTunes, or iCloud. This should only be used as a last resort.
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