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Q: I am an iPhone 6 as updates says I need to connect to Wi-Fi only have Wi-Fi on my phone once password don't have it what do I do

I have an iPhone 6 I have updates it tells me I have to connect Wi-Fi but the only wifi I have is on my phone when it tells me to pick another service it wants a password I don't have a password I never made one as far as I know what do I do

iPhone 6

Posted on Jul 25, 2016 11:04 PM

by Roger Wilmut1,Solvedanswer
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Your phone has wifi to enable it to connect to a wifi signal. You can connect to your own wifi signal - it's not clear whether you have one - or to free wifi in a coffee shop or similar, but you cannot connect to your neighbours' wifi even if you can see them listed. The phone's wifi by itself - for example in the middle of Antarctica - wouldn't do anything at all.

Posted on Jul 26, 2016 12:30 AM

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Q: I am an iPhone 6 as updates says I need to connect to Wi-Fi only have Wi-Fi on my phone once password don't have it what do I do

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Jul 25, 2016 11:11 PM in response to Tomi michels
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    Jul 25, 2016 11:11 PM in response to Tomi michels

    You need to be able to connect to a Wi-Fi network in order to update your iPhone.

     

    Help here > Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

  • by Mr. 705,

    Mr. 705 Mr. 705 Jul 25, 2016 11:12 PM in response to Tomi michels
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    Jul 25, 2016 11:12 PM in response to Tomi michels

    The password it is asking for is to the WiFi you are trying to connect too. If you have Wifi in your home through an internet provider or cable service, you can easily call them and they will supply you with your password.If you do not, there are plenty of places like coffee shops that offer free wifi. Once you are there try connecting to their Wifi and then updating your phone. You just need to have your phone charged to around 80% but I would make sure it is close to a full charge and probably bring my charger.

     

    Hopefully this helps.

  • by Tomi michels,

    Tomi michels Tomi michels Jul 25, 2016 11:24 PM in response to Mr. 705
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    Jul 25, 2016 11:24 PM in response to Mr. 705

    I have no other computers or devices in my home and all that have Wi-Fi on my phone which gives me a list of providers but once password

  • by Tomi michels,

    Tomi michels Tomi michels Jul 25, 2016 11:26 PM in response to Mr. 705
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    Jul 25, 2016 11:26 PM in response to Mr. 705

    yes thank you I was hoping there was a way to do it through the Wi-Fi on my phone but no such luck appreciate the advice though

  • by Tomi michels,

    Tomi michels Tomi michels Jul 25, 2016 11:31 PM in response to Carolyn Samit
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    Jul 25, 2016 11:31 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

    so I can update it with just the wifi on my phone I just need to figure out the password

  • by Tomi michels,Helpful

    Tomi michels Tomi michels Jul 26, 2016 12:02 AM in response to Carolyn Samit
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    Jul 26, 2016 12:02 AM in response to Carolyn Samit

    So I can do it with just Wi-Fi on my phone I just need to figure out the password

  • by Roger Wilmut1,

    Roger Wilmut1 Roger Wilmut1 Jul 25, 2016 11:38 PM in response to Tomi michels
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    Jul 25, 2016 11:38 PM in response to Tomi michels

    Tomi michels wrote:

     

    I have no other computers or devices in my home and all that have Wi-Fi on my phone which gives me a list of providers but once password

    Do you mean that you don't have an internet connection to your home? You would need a connection and a wifi router (this is often supplied by the firm providing the connection). If this is the case there would be a default password (if you haven't changed it) and the documentation or your provider can tell you what it is.

     

    If you don't have an internet connection and wifi router, then what you are seeing is a list of your neighbours' wifi signals, and you are obviously not going to be able to connect to them. This leaves the free wifi at a coffee shop or similar as your only option.

  • by Tomi michels,

    Tomi michels Tomi michels Jul 25, 2016 11:49 PM in response to Roger Wilmut1
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    Jul 25, 2016 11:49 PM in response to Roger Wilmut1

    Someone said the Wi-Fi on my phone should be fine I just have to connect or the services that offers and find out the password is that not true

  • by Tomi michels,

    Tomi michels Tomi michels Jul 26, 2016 12:13 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1
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    Jul 26, 2016 12:13 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1

    Do u no if the person who said I dd not need anything but the wifi on my iPhone 6 is right

  • by Roger Wilmut1,Solvedanswer

    Roger Wilmut1 Roger Wilmut1 Jul 26, 2016 12:30 AM in response to Tomi michels
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    Jul 26, 2016 12:30 AM in response to Tomi michels

    Your phone has wifi to enable it to connect to a wifi signal. You can connect to your own wifi signal - it's not clear whether you have one - or to free wifi in a coffee shop or similar, but you cannot connect to your neighbours' wifi even if you can see them listed. The phone's wifi by itself - for example in the middle of Antarctica - wouldn't do anything at all.

  • by Tomi michels,

    Tomi michels Tomi michels Jul 26, 2016 12:30 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1
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    Jul 26, 2016 12:30 AM in response to Roger Wilmut1

    Ok thanks I am not very tec  savvy since the Wi-Fi on my phone made Netflix work and I've had to work that it was all I needed so thank you for letting me know what I need to do I appreciate it