Such data connectivity issues might be because of data roaming issues. You will need to go to ‘Settings’ -> ‘Sim Card Setting’ -> ‘Toggle Data Roaming On.’ If this fails, try turning ‘Airplane Mode’ on and off. Also, you can try restarting your phone. And lastly, reinsert your sim card if the other two solutions aren’t working.

Why Have I Lost Data Connectivity?

You can lose data connectivity due to many reasons. Some probable causes that might result in such a problem are if the data roaming is not enabled, the network type is incorrect, etc. So let’s have a look at these reasons and understand them better. 

These issues do not depend on your device type, i.e., Android or iOS. However, you need to ensure that your phone supports the sim you are using. Meaning, you are not using a 5G sim with maximum support for 4G.

Data Roaming

So what exactly is data roaming, and why does it matter so much? Data roaming allows us to use the internet in places other than our primary network coverage. 

We need to pay for a service when we travel to different places to send and receive calls and use the internet. If you don’t turn it on, you won’t be able to use network services other than the primary network coverage.

Wrong Network Type Selection

Every network provider has different signals and network strengths present in other areas. The selection of the wrong preferred network in the phone’s settings causes disturbances in receiving the proper signal. 

You probably have selected 4G in an area with more robust 5G support. Make sure your ‘Preferred Network Choice’ in ‘Sim Card Settings’ is set to the maximum that your device allows beating the issue.

Temporary Network Problem

Temporary Network Problems are generally the principal reasons for data connectivity issues. It happens because of some technical error in receiving a signal or a weak signal presence in the area.  

Such matters usually get repaired on their own, or you can also try to switch the ‘Airplane mode’ on and off, or ‘Reboot’/ ‘Restart’ your phone.

Sim Card Problem

Not necessarily, but the problem can be due to your sim card. Meaning your phone cannot read the required contents of the sim card. You will need to try reinserting your sim card and if it doesn’t work, try checking it on another device to see if it works. 

If it doesn’t, you will need to contact your network provider for more help. Also, if you have inserted a new sim, verify that you inserted it correctly in the slot and not opposite to the sim reader.

Technical Issues in Phone

There may be some problem with your phone if none of the other options are working. This is to say that your device cannot receive signals, or maybe it cannot read the sim card properly. Consequently, you need to visit your brand’s service center (preferably) to get it repaired. Otherwise, you can always ask your regular technician for suggestions.

How Do You Fix ”You Have Lost Data Connectivity Because You Left Your Home Network With Data Roaming Turned Off”?

If you have lost your data connectivity after leaving your home coverage area and need to turn on data roaming, you are at the right place. The steps to do this are different fo Android and iOS users, and we will walk you through both of them.

Let’s see step-wise how you can do this:

Android Devices:

  1. Open ‘Settings’ on your phone.
  2. Click on ‘Sim Card Settings’ and then on the sim that has the problem
  3. Tap on ‘Data Roaming’ and toggle in on or enable it.
  4. Usually, you will see it under ‘Sim Settings.; However, if not, select ‘Advanced Settings’ under ‘Sim Settings.’ There you will see the ‘Data Roaming’ option.
  5. And with this, you have successfully turned on ‘Data Roaming.’

iOS Devices:

  1. Open ‘Settings.’
  2. Tap on ‘Cellular Settings.’
  3. When you turn on your ‘Cellular Data,’ you will see the ‘Data Roaming’ option. Toggle it on.
  4. And with this, you have successfully turned on ‘Data Roaming.’

Now you shouldn’t have any data connectivity issues due to data roaming. But if you still do, the problem is probably related to one of the options mentioned above.

Conclusion

We are becoming technically advanced due to the application of the latest digital developments. Consequently, technical mishaps are becoming a part of our lives.  

Data connectivity is one of them. 

The extent of cellular and data problems can result in a bad situation. To help with this situation is the primary reason behind this article. Not knowing what to do in these situations can be even more irritating.

However, data connectivity issues do not last long and mostly get solved on their own, provided that it is not due to problems in the phone’s hardware, the sim card, or manual settings like data roaming. 

You should always remain calm and try out the possible solutions mentioned in this article in such situations. We recommend you visit a technician only after all these solutions don’t work. We hope this article will help you to get your data connection back.

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