iPhone stuck 'Searching'

Your iPhone will briefly display a ‘Searching’ status at the top its screen when first turned it on as it searches for a wireless network.When this searching persists, you’ll notice that your iPhone won’t get a wireless signal.

The troubleshooting steps below can help.

Step 1: Reset your iPhone’s network settings

Sometimes a phone’s network settings can be corrupted, which can lead to service issues. Resetting your network settings might help.

IMPORTANT: The steps below will remove your saved WiFi, VPN and Bluetooth settings.

Select Settings
Select General
Select Reset
Select Reset Network Settings
- If you use a passcode, you’ll be asked to enter it
To confirm, select Reset Network Settings
Your iPhone will turn off and back on.

For help re-connecting to your WiFi network, visit Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
For help pairing to a Bluetooth device, visit Set up and listen to Bluetooth devices on iPhone.

Step 2: Check for software updates

For help updating your iPhone’s software visit Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Step 3: Restore iPhone to factory settings

This will wipe any corrupt data on the device. Make sure to back up your iPhone first. For help, visit Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings.