What is this ridiculous message?

[Pippi Longstocking]

I am using iPad mini for 2 years, Since last Tuesday, the screen blackens every 5 minutes and shows a ridiculous message "It could take a few minutes for your phone to find a network." The streaming is interrupted by this every time. I only can tap <Cancel> or <Accept> under the message but nothing changes and 5 minutes later the same message comes back. My iPad is not a phone!! I even never use cellular connection. What is this message? How could I get rid of this?

 

[twerppoet]

What app are you using?

 

[Pippi Longstocking]

The message appears always while using Safari, Gmail, Word, Pandora, YouTube, game, ...even if using nothing, offline, or just opening the iPad.

 

[twerppoet]

Strange. What you are seeing is not a system notification. At least it's no system notification I've ever seen or heard about. It appears to be an app screen, complete with a back button at the upper left. Something you wouldn't see on a notification screen.

If you have not already done so, try a reset. Hold down the home and power buttons until the Apple logo appears. This can take anywhere from 10 to 30 seconds. The iPad should reboot on it's own.

 

[twerppoet]

Another thought. Even though you don't' use a cellular network, is the iPad cellular capable?

 

[Pippi Longstocking]

Does that "Reset" has the same function as "Reset All Settings" on the Settings > General > Reset?

This iPad is cellular capable and I have installed Data SIM Card just in case.

 

[twerppoet]

No. Reset All Settings defaults most of the settings in the Settings app, leaving out the account and security settings. The reset I described is like a restart, only more so. Nothing is deleted or changed.

Since you have a SIM card installed, but don't want to use Cellular Data, make sure you've turned it off in Settings > Cellular. Though, looking at your screenshot, I'm pretty sure you already have Cellular Data turned off, since no carrier name is showing, and you've got the wi-fi signal strength fan showing instead of 3G, 4G, or LTE.

That is all I can think of at the moment.

 

[Pippi Longstocking]

I tried the Reset but it did not work.

 

[Brian 244]

Is the iPad jailbroken?

 

[Pippi Longstocking]

I did reset but nothing has changed. Sigh.

 

[Pippi Longstocking]

I didn't think it's jailbroken but how do I know? Come to think of it. this annoying message started while I was in the clinic and tried to use gmail last Tuesday. Nothing to do with this?

 

[Mickey330]

That is weird! Here are a few things I'd try if this was happening to me:

(1) Try going to Settings > General > Reset > "Reset Network Settings" and see if that'll clear it

(2) Remove the SIM card and then do the full restart (either turn off/on the iPad or hold the sleep button until you see the Apple logo). Maybe that'll help...

All I can think of, outside from other suggestions offered.

Marilyn

 

[Pippi Longstocking]

Thanks Marilyn,

I tried "Reset Network Settings" but nothing has changed,
I did restart but with the SIM card. Hmm, removing the SIM might be worth a try.

But before that, what do you think of this?

The relation with the clinic's network restriction or what.

I clearly remember that it started on Tuesday around noon when I was in the corridor of the medical clinic for the first time in 2 years and opened iPad to send email to my college to tell I would be late. And this message showed up. Wifi was unavailable. So I thought this annoying message might be due to their network restriction. But wired enough. It's still active.

Please let me know if you have any idea.

Pippi

 

[Mickey330]

Well, it might be too much of a coincidence to ignore. So, if taking the SIM out/resetting doesn't work, we'll consider that.

So, if no SIM doesn't help, may I ask for screen shots of some things:

(1) Your cellular settings

(2) Your WiFi settings

Then, look around in Settings to see if you can see if a profile has been installed. Generally, profiles are installed in Settins > General > Profile. If there is no profile, you won't see it. But if there is one, tap on the > arrow to see what it is. Maybe one got loaded at the clinic...?

Let's see what any of that gives up.

Marilyn

 

[Pippi Longstocking]

I am sorry for this late reply. I did try everything you and others had suggested me but nothing changed. So I brought in to the local computer repair shop desperately. They also puzzled the situation of my iPad first but eventually they fixed it! It took for 7 days. Now my iPad works nicer than before, no more ridiculous message. I really got relief. Thank you for your concern.

pippi