There could be various reasons for iPhone Not Connecting to Wi-Fi, 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 in fixing the problem of iPhone not connecting to Wi-Fi network.
iPhone Can’t Connect to Wi-Fi
Before going ahead with the troubleshooting steps, make sure that your iPhone is not in Airplane mode. This is especially true, if you have been travelling and forgotten to disable Airplane mode.
Open Settings > make sure Airplane Mode is set to OFF position.
If this is not the case, you can move to other troubleshooting steps and hopefully make your device connect to Wi-Fi network.
1. Enable/Disable Wi-Fi
The simple act of switching off Wi-Fi and switching it on back again can often help in fixing Wi-Fi Connectivity issues.
1. Open Settings > tap on Wi-Fi.
2. On the next screen, disable Wi-Fi by moving the Slider to OFF position.
3. Wait for 30 seconds and see if your iPhone is now able to connect to Wi-Fi
2. Restart iPhone
Another simple fix that often works in fixing network connectivity issues is to power off iPhone by using the power button or by going to Settings > General > Shut Down.
After iPhone is completely switched off, wait for 30 seconds and restart your device by pressing the Power Button.
3. Disable Wi-Fi Assist
The problem could be due to your iPhone switching between Wi-Fi and Cellular networks, due to the Wi-Fi Assist feature being enabled on your iPhone.
1. Go to Settings > Cellular.
2. On the next screen, disable Wi-Fi Assist by moving the slider to OFF position.
After disabling Wi-Fi assist, see if your iPhone can now connect to your Home/Office Wi-Fi network.
4. Power Flush Modem/Router
Going by our experience, this troubleshooting step can fixed most Wi-Fi connectivity issues.
1. Switch OFF the Power Supply to your Modem/Router – Use the switch (if available) or Unplug the power cable from the wall socket.
2. Make sure you wait for at-least 60 seconds and restore back the power supply to Modem.
The above step resets Wi-Fi Network, assigns a New IP Address to your iPhone (if required), which helps in fixing Wi-Fi connectivity issues.
5. Forget Wi-Fi Network and Rejoin
Forgetting Wi-Fi network and re-joining the network is known to help in fixing Wi-Fi connectivity problems.
1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > select your Wi-Fi network.
2. On the next screen, select Forget This Network option.
3. On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Forget to confirm.
After this, wait for 60 seconds > select your Wi-Fi Network > join Wi-Fi Network by entering your Wi-Fi password.
6. Reset Network Settings
Before going ahead with this step, you may want to note down your Wi-Fi Network Password as it will get erased.
1. Gp to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > select the Reset option.
2. On the pop-up, select Reset Network Settings option.
3. Enter your Lock Screen Password (if prompted) > On the confirmation pop-up, select the Reset option to confirm.
4. Patiently wait for the Reset process to be completed.
After the Reset Process is completed, you should find your iPhone prompting you to join Wi-Fi Network by entering your Wi-Fi Network Password.
Hopefully, this should help in fixing the Wi-Fi connectivity problem on your iPhone.