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iPhone 16 Plus
Type
replacement
Thing
5G mmWave Antenna
Title
iPhone 16 Plus 5G mmWave Antenna Replacement
Introduction
Use this guide to replace the 5G mmWave antenna in your iPhone 16 Plus. This antenna is only in USA iPhone 16 Plus models (A3081 and A3082).
You may need to replace the 5G mmWave antenna if your phone is having cellular connectivity issues but works normally on Wi-Fi.
You'll need replacement back glass and 5G mmWave antenna adhesive to complete this repair. For the antenna, you can use [product|IF317-072-6|thin, double-sided tape|new_window=true] as a substitute for specialty-cut adhesive.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Conclusion
***To reassemble your phone, follow these instructions in reverse order.***
Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]].
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some [[Troubleshooting Problems After a Repair|basic troubleshooting|new_window=true]], or ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/iPhone_16_Plus|iPhone 16 Plus Answers Community|new_window=true] for help.
Author
Nick Schultz
Public
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