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Q: Unable to turn on Wifi on iPhone 4S iOS 7.0.3

I am unable to turn on wifi on my phone, even the toggle button is greyed out and isnt responding. Please Help..!TS1559--wifi_grayed_out-001-en.png

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.0.3

Posted on Oct 28, 2013 11:50 PM

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A:

Hi

 

Try this:

 

Do a hard power off (hold home and power button simultaneously till your phone is switched off) then switch on the phone. Now go to Settings > General > About and change the name of your iPhone. Many users are getting back wi-fi connectivity after this. Try it out.

Posted on Feb 9, 2014 11:41 PM

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  • by Delgadoh,

    Delgadoh Delgadoh Oct 31, 2013 1:35 PM in response to ab_VaD3R
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    Oct 31, 2013 1:35 PM in response to ab_VaD3R

    Hey ab_VaD3R,

     

    I found the following recommended steps for when the setting to turn on Wi-Fi on your iPhone appears "grayed out" or dim:

    Follow these steps to resolve the issue:

    1. Verify that airplane mode is off by tapping Settings > Airplane Mode.
    2. Reset the network settings by tapping Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
      Note: This will reset all network settings, including Bluetooth pairing records, Wi-Fi passwords, VPN, and APN settings.
    3. Ensure that your device is using the latest software. To do so, connect your device to your computer and check for updates in iTunes.
    4. If your issue is still unresolved, perform a software restore in iTunes.

     

    via: iOS: Wi-Fi settings grayed out or dim

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1559

     

    Take care,

    Delgadoh

  • by ab_VaD3R,

    ab_VaD3R ab_VaD3R Oct 31, 2013 11:03 PM in response to Delgadoh
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    Oct 31, 2013 11:03 PM in response to Delgadoh

    Hi,

     

    Thanks for the reply, but I already tried all of the steps you mentioned and still no luck

    After all the tries, I even Erased and started as new iPhone, and during setup process it didnt even ask for wifi connectivity. I am really doomed.

    Have been iOS products from last 3-4 years but never thought apple would do such a thing to its consumers. Really annnoying

  • by ab_VaD3R,

    ab_VaD3R ab_VaD3R Nov 2, 2013 2:51 AM in response to ab_VaD3R
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    Nov 2, 2013 2:51 AM in response to ab_VaD3R

    Now facing battery issues as well, full charge lasting 3-4 hours that too without any usage. Way to go apple and your iOS updates . Betraying your loyal consumers not good.

  • by jaypac,

    jaypac jaypac Nov 2, 2013 6:18 AM in response to ab_VaD3R
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    Nov 2, 2013 6:18 AM in response to ab_VaD3R

    I work in a shop that sells apple products and iphones and have had 12 - 15 costumers come in with the same problem. "I am one of them"

    The problem is the new update 7.0.3

    unfortunatly there is no fix for this problem until apple bring out a new update because the problem is in the coding for the 7.0.3 version and there is NO WAY TO DOWNGRADE to a older version.

    so we will all have to wait !!!!!

  • by Maya Rudy,

    Maya Rudy Maya Rudy Nov 3, 2013 1:46 AM in response to ab_VaD3R
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    Nov 3, 2013 1:46 AM in response to ab_VaD3R

    I have the same problem..it just totaly same..oh god im really2 regret update my Os.. huh..there is no other solution to overcome this problem?please somebody help us..

  • by freggles,

    freggles freggles Nov 3, 2013 6:13 AM in response to jaypac
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    Nov 3, 2013 6:13 AM in response to jaypac

    I have just spoke to apple customer support and they informed me it was  a hardware problem which only occured after a software update. thanks for this info but still without wifi

  • by Jaime456,

    Jaime456 Jaime456 Nov 3, 2013 5:28 PM in response to ab_VaD3R
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    Nov 3, 2013 5:28 PM in response to ab_VaD3R

    Same problem here. Any solutions yet? Did Apple provide any assistance?

  • by ranjit51,

    ranjit51 ranjit51 Nov 3, 2013 6:02 PM in response to ab_VaD3R
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    Nov 3, 2013 6:02 PM in response to ab_VaD3R

    With ios 7 update on iphone 4s wifi goes grey is it hardware problem or apple fix with new update. Suggest me please.

  • by Jeremysax,

    Jeremysax Jeremysax Nov 3, 2013 6:49 PM in response to ab_VaD3R
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    Nov 3, 2013 6:49 PM in response to ab_VaD3R

    Just adding to the list of customers having this problem.  Have never had so many second thoughts about Apple brand loyalty since Mavericks and iOS 7.  Maybe I'm just getting old.

  • by StephanieWelk,

    StephanieWelk StephanieWelk Nov 3, 2013 6:52 PM in response to Delgadoh
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    Nov 3, 2013 6:52 PM in response to Delgadoh

    none of that stuff works. delgadoh

  • by dobrayden,

    dobrayden dobrayden Nov 4, 2013 11:09 AM in response to ab_VaD3R
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    Nov 4, 2013 11:09 AM in response to ab_VaD3R

    Guys - there is no fix to this problem. Just got out of an Apple store genius bar appointment. iOS 7 kills the wifi/blutooth chip. hardware failure. If you're out of warranty or don't have apple care or can't upgrade your phone you are out of luck. They know it's a 4S problem only. You upgrade to iOS7 at own risk. Pretty big failure for apple.... IMHO

  • by ab_VaD3R,

    ab_VaD3R ab_VaD3R Nov 5, 2013 2:48 AM in response to ab_VaD3R
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    Nov 5, 2013 2:48 AM in response to ab_VaD3R

    What am I supposed to do, iPhone automatically updated to iOS 7 then apple says to its consumers that you upgraded at your own risk. Very annoying.

    Phone starts heating up, Wi-fi not working, then battery life issues and phone is lagging now. Apple, this is not a good way to get people buying your new iPhones. This is only driving us away.
    And the strange thing is, with so many people facing these problems, no claims have been made by apple nor they have addressed consumers to wait if they are going to solve this. This incident maybe the Demise of Apple.

  • by Yohs,

    Yohs Yohs Nov 6, 2013 3:31 AM in response to ab_VaD3R
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    Nov 6, 2013 3:31 AM in response to ab_VaD3R

    After a lot of intermittent flaky behavior (choppy settings, no networks found, settings disabled, etc.) eventually the antenna failed completely and the settings greyed out.  Fortunately replaced under warranty.  The Apple Genius claimed not to be aware of issues with the 4S and also suggested updating to 7.0.3 but I can certainly say that the problems happened after 7.0.3. (on a 4S that was only a week old and replaced because of other issues.) Two replacements in a month.... something in 7.0.3 makes the wifi antenna run hot and fail until it fries out.... so will remain on 7.0.2.

  • by ab_VaD3R,

    ab_VaD3R ab_VaD3R Nov 6, 2013 4:17 AM in response to Yohs
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    Nov 6, 2013 4:17 AM in response to Yohs

    My iPhone 4S is 2 years old, so replacement option is out. Everything was good till iOS 7.0.2.
    Now if apple comes out with some solution then its well and good, else I think i'll go for Nexus 5. I will miss iOS tho. Thanks apple

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