Where is the antenna on my iPhone 8 Plus?
The antennas sit inside the phone, along the top and bottom edges of the frame.
We find out first whether the antenna, a flex cable or something else causes the signal problem.
How long the repair takes depends on the fault; we tell you after diagnostics. You approve the price before any work starts; nothing is repaired without your yes.
Repairs come with a 30-day limited warranty.
Give your mobile phone boosted wireless signal via these channels.
An antenna controls wireless signals. If it's flawed you'll notice cellular network loss or poor WiFi or Bluetooth signals. When you notice this try simple mitigation means like updating your iOS and resetting the flawed wireless network.
In case this fails then you might be having advanced problems that need expert input. So, when you come, we'll examine your handset to determine if it's faulty. Once confirmed a keen disassembling will begin.
The screen is skillfully removed and the display disconnected. In case the issue was a weak WiFi signal we'll swap the left antenna with a new one. Sometimes wireless signal issues may be due to a faulty flex cable. This will be identified through skillful examination and replaced.
At last, the smartphone will be assembled and subjected to various tests to ensure everything is running well.
First, we check the whole phone before we quote, so you know what causes the signal loss.
Secondly, we're ready to help you any day, even without an appointment.
Finally, if you have an iPhone 8, see iPhone 8 repair; for other models, see iPhone antenna repair. For other faults, start at iPhone 8 Plus repair.
iPhone 8 Plus antenna repair is quoted after diagnostics, because the fault can be the antenna, a flex cable or another part. Diagnostics cost $75 and count toward the repair if you go ahead.
From our Midwood bench, June–October 2026: 152 iPhones came in to our Midwood store: 125 were repaired and handed back, 21 owners declined after the quote, and 6 were still in progress on 9 November. The most common jobs were screens (72 screen-only repairs), batteries (14) and back glass (6).
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The antennas sit inside the phone, along the top and bottom edges of the frame.
Yes, it can be accurately serviced by swapping the deficient part.
Well, it can be tested using field test mode: open the Phone app, dial *3001#12345#* and press call. It shows signal readings; it does not fix the antenna.