Make sure your phone is running on the latest operating system by navigating to Settings > General > Software Update and check to see if you need to update. Make sure something hasn’t gone awry with your WiFi by resetting your network settings. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
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Why is my Wi-Fi not working on my phone?
Reset your phone’s network and OS settings
Restarting your phone can clear glitches and help it reconnect to Wi-Fi. If your phone still won’t connect, then it’s time to do some resetting. In the Settings app, go to “General Management.” There, tap “Reset.”Your phone will restart — try connecting to Wi-Fi again.
Why is my Wi-Fi not working on my iPhone?
Still can’t connect? Reset your Network Settings. Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This also resets Wi-Fi networks and passwords, cellular settings, and VPN and APN settings that you’ve used before.
What can cause Wi-Fi to stop working?
There are a lot of possible reasons for why your internet isn’t working. Your router or modem may be out of date, your DNS cache or IP address may be experiencing a glitch, or your internet service provider could be experiencing outages in your area. The problem could be as simple as a faulty Ethernet cable.
Why can’t I connect to my Wi-Fi even though the password is correct?
Make sure you select the correct wireless security option when asked for your password (for example, select WEP 40/128-bit Key if you’re typing the 40-character pass key for a WEP-encrypted connection).Try turning the card off and then on again to reset it — see Wireless network troubleshooter for more information.
Why is my Wi-Fi only connecting to devices?
This normally happens because your ISP only gives one IP address and locks to the first device connected. So, your computer works, but your router won’t. This procedure will make the router the first device connected and should resolve your issue.
How do I get my iPhone to connect to Wi-Fi?
Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
- From your Home screen, go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
- Turn on Wi-Fi. Your device will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks.
- Tap the name of the Wi-Fi network that you want to join.
Why can’t I connect to my WiFi but others can?
The first thing you should try is testing the wireless network without the computer/laptop. Try any device that uses WiFi such as a smartphone or tablet. If that other device can access your WiFi, the problem is with your laptop. If it is an older laptop/device it may not support the latest wireless encryption (WPA2).
Why is my WiFi not working on only one device?
Sometimes you run into a Wi-Fi issue with one particular device. It’s probably just a momentary network issue. Try turning off the Wi-Fi on your device, then re-enabling it. If that doesn’t work, do the same with your router by unplugging it and then plugging it back in 30 seconds later.
Why is my WiFi working on some devices but not others?
If the Internet works fine on other devices, the problem lies with your device and its WiFi adapter. On the other hand, if the Internet doesn’t work on other devices too, then the problem is most likely with the router or the Internet connection itself.If your router and modem are separate, restart both.
Why is my WiFi not working on my iPhone but working on other devices?
First, an iPhone may not be connecting to WiFi due to a minor firmware issue.If this problem is caused by a minor firmware glitch, then your iPhone should be able to connect to the WiFi after this. Second, you must power-cycle your network devices such as your modem or router.
Why does my WiFi say connected but no internet on my phone?
The first rule of IT-related fix is turning it off and on again, it fixes about 50 percent of problems. So, if your phone is not connecting to the internet even if the phone is connected to the Wifi router. Go to the settings and turn the Wifi toggle off and on again and see if it fixes your issue.