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iPhone Not Connecting to WiFi: How to Fix?

By: Waseem Patwegar

If your iPhone is not connecting to WiFi, you should be able to fix the problem using troubleshooting steps as provided below.

Fix iPhone Not Connecting to WiFi

iPhone Not Connecting to WiFi Network

There could be various reasons for iPhone Not Connecting to WiFi, ranging from minor software glitches and network related problems to other issues.

Since the problem cannot be narrowed down to a single reason, any of the following troubleshooting steps might help you in fixing the WiFi Connectivity problems on your device.

1. Turn WiFi ON/OFF

The simple act of switching off WiFi and switching it back ON again can often help in fixing WiFi Connectivity issues on iPhone.

Go to Settings > WiFi > move the toggle next to WiFi to OFF position.

Switch OFF WiFi on iPhone

Wait for 30 seconds and switch ON WiFi by moving the toggle to ON position.

2. Restart iPhone

Another simple fix that often works in fixing network connectivity problems is to Power OFF and Restart your device.

Go to Settings > General > Shut Down. On the next screen, use the Slider to Power OFF your device.

Power OFF Slider on iPhone

Allow iPhone to completely Power OFF > Wait for 30 seconds and then Restart iPhone by pressing the Power Button.

3. Renew DHCP Lease

This step assigns a New IP Address, which should help in fixing WiFi Connectivity problem on your device.

Go to Settings > WiFi > select your Wi-Fi Network Name.

Turn On WiFi On iPhone

On the next screen, scroll down and tap on Renew Lease option.

Renew DHCP Lease on iPhone

On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Renew Lease to confirm.

After this, your iPhone should be able to connect to WiFi Network.

4. Forget WiFi Network and Rejoin

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > select your Wi-Fi network. On the next screen, select Forget This Network option.

Forget WiFi Network Option on iPhone

On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Forget to confirm.

Wait for 60 seconds > select your WiFi Network > enter your WiFi Network Password to join WiFi Network.

5. Turn OFF Wi-Fi Assist

Turning OFF WiFi Assist feature has helped users to fix the problem of iPhone Not Connecting to WiFi Network.

Go to Settings > Cellular > disable Wi-Fi Assist by moving the toggle to OFF position.

Disable WiFi Assist on iPhone

After disabling WiFi assist, reconnect to your WiFi network and see if WiFi is now working on your iPhone.

6. Restart Modem/Router

Switch OFF the Power Supply to your Modem/Router – Use the ON/OFF button (if available) or unplug the power cable from wall socket.

The above step Resets WiFi Network, assigns a New IP Address to your iPhone (if required) and fixes most WiFi connectivity problems.

7. Reset Network Settings

Before following this step make sure that you note down your WiFi Network Password as it will get erased.

Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > On the pop-up, select Reset Network Settings option.

Reset Network Settings Option on iPhone

On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Reset Network Settings again confirm.

After this, connect iPhone to your WiFi Network and see if the problem of iPhone not connecting to WiFi is gone.

8. Switch to Google DNS

If you are frequently experiencing Network connectivity problems, the problem might be due to the DNS server of your Internet Service Provider being busy or going through problems.

In such cases, switching the DNS Servers on your iPhone to Google or OPEN DNS can help in fixing the problem.

Go to Settings > WiFi > select your WiFi Network. On the next screen, scroll down and tap on Configure DNS option.

Configure DNS Settings Option on iPhone

On Configure DNS screen, switch to Manual option and tap on Add Server.

Add DNS Server Option on iPhone

Type 8.8.8.8 and tap on Add Server > type 8.8.4.4 and tap on the Save option.

Add Google DNS Servers on iPhone

After adding Google DNS Servers, you can delete the DNS Servers of your service provider by tapping on the Red Minus icon.

Delete DNS Servers on iPhone

After deleting your service providers DNS Servers, make sure you tap on the Save option to save this change on your device.

Note: Type 208.67.222.222, 208.67.222.220 in case you want to switch to OPEN DNS.

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