iPhone Users in India Frustrated by “Recharge Now” Pop-Ups

Some iPhone users in India are raising concerns over sudden “Recharge Now” messages that appear once their daily mobile data runs out.

Instead of looking like normal notifications, these alerts take over the entire screen, leaving no choice but to dismiss them.

Many users say they never expected Apple phones to allow such intrusive messages, which has added to their frustration.

The Recharge Now issue first came up when an iPhone 12 Pro owner shared their experience online.

In response to the user, many users were of the opinion that a simple reminder about data usage might have been fine; a full-screen warning felt unnecessary and disruptive.

Soon after, others joined the conversation, confirming they had faced the same problem, most often on Airtel prepaid plans.

It is worth noting that not all Airtel customers are seeing the pop-ups.

While some users get it on a daily basis, others don’t.

This has led to speculation that Airtel may be testing the alerts with only a portion of its users instead of rolling them out across the board.

At first, some thought the messages were just Flash SMS, a type of text that briefly appears on the screen before disappearing.

But many users quickly pointed out that these alerts behave differently.

They remain fixed on the screen, more like emergency warnings, and cannot be ignored until the user closes them.

These alerts have raised eyebrows, and people are beginning to ask questions and point fingers.

Some are of the opinion that Apple shouldn’t permit mobile network operators to use such an intrusive system.

This is because the used part of the phone is meant for serious warnings, such as natural disasters.

Others feel that Apple is not at fault. In their view, Apple only provides the space for genuine emergency messages.

However, Airtel is misusing the feature to push customers into buying more data.

If that is the case, they argue, the blame should rest squarely on the carrier.

Reports suggest that the "Recharge Now" issue may not be limited to India.

Some iPhone users in Turkey also claim they have seen similar pop-ups from their local carriers, which even blocked the entire interface until extra data was purchased.

For now, iPhone owners in India are still dealing with these alerts.

Many are calling on Apple to step in and prevent misuse of a feature designed for emergencies.

Until then, users may continue to see their screens hijacked whenever they run out of data.