• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

AppleToolBox

Tools and Fixes for Mac, iPad, iPhone & iWatch

Search posts

  • About
  • Contact

CONNECT WITH US

CATEGORIES

  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • iPod
  • Apple Watch
  • Mac/MacBook
  • AirPods
  • Apple TV
  • News
  • Apple Services
  • HomePod
  • Reviews

SITE

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Advertise

Search posts

You are here: Home / iPhone / iPhone will not connect to Wi-Fi, fix

iPhone will not connect to Wi-Fi, fix

By Sudz Kar 8 comments Last updated December 28, 2021

Several users have reported that they are experiencing some unusual Wi-Fi connectivity problems and issues. Mainly, the wireless connection seems to drop at random, or the iPhone won’t stay connected to a Wi-Fi connection for long. If you are having Wi-Fi issues, please try these tips to fix this issue:

Contents

  • Fix #1 – Toggle Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode
  • Fix #2 – Restart
  • Fix #3 – Reset Network Settings
  • Fix #4 – Forget Network
  • Fix #5 – Setup New Network
  • Fix #6 – Reset Network Equipment

Fix #1 – Toggle Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode

  • Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi off and then on again.
  • Swipe down the Control Center, then turn Airplane Mode off. Wait 30 seconds, then turn it back on.

Fix #2 – Restart

  • Restart your iOS device. You can do this by pressing and holding the Side button and Volume Down until it displays the Power Off slider. Drag the slide to power it off.

Fix #3 – Reset Network Settings

  • Reset network settings by tapping Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.

Fix #4 – Forget Network

  • Tap Settings > Wi-Fi > find the Wi-Fi network you are currently using and tapwifi arrow and then tap “Forget this Network” to reset settings and try again.

Fix #5 – Setup New Network

  1. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi > Other…
  2. Type your Wi-Fi name: whatever your network is called, exactly how it appears under choose a network.
  3. Security settings, choose WEP
  4. When it asks your password, enter your wireless network password
  5. Tap Join, this process will your help device remember your connection

Fix #6 – Reset Network Equipment

  • Restart and/or reset your Wi-Fi wireless router.
  • Update your router to the latest firmware.

Related Posts:

  • iPhone 15 event – iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max A17 Pro Video Recording Promo
    iPhone 14 vs. iPhone 15: Should You Upgrade?
  • Photo of someone using Apple Music on their smartphone
    How to Fix Apple Music Not Working on iPhone / iPad
  • 2023 Mac Studio lifestyle – 1
    macOS Could Not Be Installed, How-To Fix
  • sidecar on iPadOS and macOS
    Sidecar not working in iPadOS and macOS? How to fix…
  • photo of an iphone with ios 16 downloaded on it
    iOS 16 Tips and Tricks: The Definitive List
  • photo of an iphone and ipad next to one another
    iOS 17/iPadOS 17 Problems & How to Fix Them:…
  • iPhone 15 Pro unboxing
    How To Extend Your iPhone Battery Life
  • AirPods Pro not working Hero
    AirPods Pro Not Working? Here Are Some Tips and Tricks
  • Powerbeats Pro Connection problems new hero
    Powerbeats Pro Connection Problems? Solve it now
sudz - apple
Sudz Kar

Obsessed with tech since the early arrival of A/UX on Apple, Sudz (SK) is responsible for the original editorial direction of AppleToolBox. He is based out of Los Angeles, CA.

Sudz specializes in covering all things macOS, having reviewed dozens of OS X and macOS developments over the years.

In a former life, Sudz worked helping Fortune 100 companies with their technology and business transformation aspirations.

Reader Interactions

Write a Comment Cancel reply

Show 8 Comments

  1. Not your business says

    June 29, 2021 at 12:52 PM

    Tried all 6, more than once. All other family phones and equipment are having no problems with wifi. Only my iPhone 12 mini. None of your suggestions have resolved my very important issue.

    Reply
  2. Primal says

    January 13, 2021 at 8:47 AM

    UGH! SIX variations on a fix for the same problem. While I do appreciate the effort you put into these fixes, I think it is time for APPLE to fix the problem!

    I’ve tried five of these possible fixes and they ‘fixed’ the problem – for a minute or two but the phone reverted back to cellular each time.

    I did not try fix no. six because there is nothing wrong with my WiFi equipment! It happens regardless of the WiFi network I connect to or the mobile service provider. It is the phone. And the latest ios did not fix it.

    Again, I really do appreciate your efforts at solving the problem and wish any one of them had worked for me. Please keep us all posted if you do find a fix that resolves the problem for good.

    Reply
  3. Tonya says

    December 17, 2020 at 3:07 AM

    I have tried all of these fixes and they are still not working. My laptop is connected to the internet and working fine, but my iPhone will not connect. It’s saying it is, but I know it isn’t because it will not allow me to update my watch because it is saying it is not connected to the internet. When I tried fix #5 I used the info you shared here and I input everything and it said “Could not find the network…”

    Reply
  4. Sei Taer says

    July 24, 2019 at 9:20 AM

    WiFi connects and disconnects multiple times in seconds. Over and over.

    It will not completely connect or disconnect and eventually gives a message that it cannot connect.

    It does this with two different WiFi systems at work. None of the above instructions fix the problem nor do any of the other “fixes” I can find online.

    Reply
    • Elizabeth Jones says

      July 24, 2019 at 9:53 AM

      Hi Sei,

      Does this only happen at work or does it happen at home or when visiting public WiFi networks or at homes of friends/family?

      We’re trying to delineate if the problem is at work or is with your device’s internal WiFi antenna or software.

      We suggest you update to iOS 12.4 if you haven’t already. Just remember to back up before you update.

      Liz

      Reply
  5. nellie says

    January 29, 2017 at 10:18 PM

    I tried to join the wireless networks but when it ask for password seems like that the one that i entered is not acceptable,what is the option or what kind of password should i use

    Reply
    • Elizabeth says

      January 30, 2017 at 7:13 AM

      Hi Nellie,
      The WiFi password for your home network is one that you or another household member set-up with your Internet Service Provider. If no one in your household remembers that correct password, have the person listed on the account contact your Internet Service Provider and explain to them that you no longer remember your password. Once you provide all the necessary information (like account number and other security questions), they should walk you through the steps on how to reset it.

      If you are trying to connect to a public WiFi, usually no passcode is required. If a password is required, the place where you are connecting (like a hotel, coffee shop, etc) should provide you this code–just ask a representative.

      There is no generic password that we know of to join WiFi networks.

      Best of luck and keep us posted.

      Cheers,

      Liz

      Reply
  6. Alvin Givan says

    August 3, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    will not take my password

    Reply

Primary Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • How to Run Android Apps on a Mac
  • What Is the Best iOS Emulator for Windows PCs?
  • How to Remove Personal Info From Word Doc (Mac)
  • How to Share Files Between iPhone and Android
  • How to Access iCloud Calendar on Android
  • How to Use Google Assistant on iPhone for Microsoft Services

Connect with us

Footer

ABOUT

  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Advertise
  • Privacy
  • Terms of Use

GUIDES

  • iOS & iPadOS
  • Apple ID
  • iCloud
  • App Store
  • iTunes
  • FaceTime
  • iMessage
  • Siri
  • Books and iBooks
  • Game Center
  • AirPlay

CONNECT

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • FeedBurner
  • YouTube

© Copyright 2010-2024 Guiding Tech Media · All Rights Reserved

This site and its content are in no way affiliated or endorsed by Apple, Inc. · Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited

Last Updated on December 28, 2021 by Mitch Bartlett