Want to know how to update cell towers on Verizon iPhone? I have discussed that in detail in this guide. You can do this to fix the signal drop issue or other network connectivity problems on the iPhone.

Usually, the cell tower updates are released by the tele-carrier, which in this case is Verizon. After updating carrier settings, you can receive new features on the iPhone, such as VoLTE, that have been rolled out by the carrier.

Does the *228# Code Still Work?

You can activate your Verizon iPhone by dialing a simple code. Open the phone app, typeย *228#ย on the dialer, and call it. A beep sound will occur,ย which means the device is being programmed.

Uponย completing the process, you will see a message flash on your screen mentioning โ€œProgramming Successful.โ€ Now, go to Settings and select the optionย โ€œUpdate PRL.โ€ Upon tapping it, yourย Verizon iPhone will restart automatically.

It has been reported that sometimes this codeย does not work when trying to updateย the Preferred Roaming Listย or activate a device. When you encounter such issues, contactย Verizon Support immediately.

How to Update Cell Towers in Verizon iPhone?

Usually, when cell tower updates are available for your iPhone, you will be notified to install them. Otherwise, you can install such updates manually. You can even opt to reset the cell towers if updating did not fix the connectivity issues.

Steps to Install Carrier Update

You can follow these steps on your Verizon iPhone to install any pending carrier update.

  1. Launch the Settings app >ย Tap onย General > Tap on About.
  2. If an update is pending, it should show up here. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the carrier update.

Even if you have an eSIM from another tele-carrier, you can use the above steps to install carrier update.

  1. Openย Settings > Tap onย General >Tap onย About.
  2. On theย About page, tap on Carrier.
    install carrier update on iPhone

How to Reset Cell Towers on Verizon iPhone?

To fix the network drop issue, you can reset the network settings on your Verizon iPhone. Here are the steps.

  1. Open the Settings app > tap on General > tap on Transfer or Reset iPhone.
    transfer reset iPhone
  2. Tap on Reset > select Reset Network Settings.
    reset network settings ios
  3. When prompted, enter the passcode to authenticate and proceed with the network reset.

Enable Data Roaming on Your iPhone

Enabling data roaming on your iPhone is suggested to get a seamless network in any location while you are traveling.

  1. Go to Settings > Cellular
  2. Now tap onย Cellularย orย Mobile data. [these terms will differ as per your carrier provider]
  3. Tap the switch beside Cellular Data to enable it.
    re enable cellular data on iPhone
  4. Next, tap on Cellularย Dataย Options > tap the switch beside Data Roaming to enable it.
    enable data roaming on iPhone
  5. Restart the iPhone to integrate the network changes.

Update Cell Towers on the Latest iPhones

You donโ€™t have to go through much technical complexity to update cell towers if you have a newer iPhone model. These days carrier updates are included in the iOS updates.

Install the pending iOS update, and the carrier update will also be installed. Otherwise, you may try simple fixes like restarting the iPhone or toggling between the flight modes. Usually, these troubleshooting methods have proven helpful in updating the cell towers on Verizon iPhones.

1. Restart the iPhone

The process for restarting the iPhone varies between models. Follow the steps below to perform a restart.

  • For iPhone X/11/12/13/14, press and hold theย volume downย andย the side button.
  • For iPhone SE 2nd/3rd Gen/iPhone 7/8 seriesย press and hold the side button.
  • For iPhone SE 1st gen, 5s, and 5c, press theย power button at the top of the iPhone.

You will be redirected to a screen that shows theย Slide to Power Off option. Push the slider to turn the iPhone off.

switch off iPhone to fix camera black screen issue

To restart press and hold the side button on the iPhone until you see the Apple logo. On an iPhone SE 1st gen, 5s, and 5c press the power button at the top to restart.

2. Toggle Flight Mode on iPhone

Here is the easy way to successfully enable and disable an iPhoneโ€™s flight mode.

  1. Open the Control Center of iOS by swiping up/swiping down depending upon the model of your iPhone.
  2. Tap the flight mode icon. It will turn orange indicating the disconnection of all networks on the iPhone.
  3. After a few seconds, again tap the flight mode icon to disable it.
    enable flight mode on iPhone iOS

Wrapping Up

It is important to update the cell towers on the Verizon iPhone. This will facilitate an ideal and working network to support phone calls, sending messages, or surfing the web. Iโ€™m sure these tips will suffice in resolving the network issues on your device.