I just recently received my 4G LTE network extender from Verizon and the only way that I can connect my iPhone 8 plus to it once I leave and come home is to completely power the phone down and start back up. I also found that I can put it in airplane mode and turn it back on and it connects. Once it is connected as long as I stay in range it stays connected. I spent several hours on the phone to customer service, and they couldn't figure it out. I have tried factory resets on the extender and a reset on my iPhone. Finally, the last woman that I talked to just told me that my phone was old, and it must be something in the phone. I know that my 8plus isn't new, but it certainly isn't old. They just gave up. Doe's anyone know what would cause it to not automatically connect when it is within range?
