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My cellular data does not reconnect if I’ve been in a dead zone. I then have to turn airplane mode on for about 10 seconds, then turn it off, in order to reconnect to cellular data. Since I work in a factory, this happens a few times an hour and it is very annoying. Anyone every experience this or know why it happens?

I was able to resolve the issue by removing the SIM card, cleaning the contacts on the card with a pencil eraser, and sucking out lint from the SIM slot. Note: it is always important to suck debris from the phone rather than blow the debris into the phone, as blowing would create a buildup inside the phone causing overheating issues.