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IPhoneSE 2020 wifi painfully slow??

Is anyone else having wifi problems w the new iPhone SE?


It runs in all cases about 75% slower than miy old iPhone 6s. I am on a 1GB fiber internet connection, with Apple Airports throughout.


I generally use the 5GHz spectrum.


A full phone reset, and using only factory settings, makes no difference. At all ...

iPhone SE

Posted on May 1, 2020 8:57 PM

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Aug 11, 2020 8:56 AM in response to Stephen Pollak

I don't know that I've noticed slower rates on my wifi but there are definitely some problems. I upgraded from a 6 rather than 6s so there may be a difference there. I've noticed that the new SE fails to reconnect to my wireless earbuds and my sync system in my truck (this was not a problem with my 6) I have text messages and phone calls that won't come through at times and then will dump them to me later (again, not an issue that I had with my 6). I have apps that will open and then immediately close, generally if I fully close the app and restart them they open the second time fine. Finally, I find that there are times that it fails to recognize my fingerprint (though I can't be sure that this isn't due to the screen protector). I suspect there were some QC issues that were missed during the pandemic roll-out but since they don't seem to be getting better with service patches I suspect the issue is hardware based. I already gave my 6 away or I would certainly go back to it.

Aug 13, 2020 3:27 PM in response to Stephen Pollak

Same.

Often slower on WiFi than 2-bars of Data.

Example: Trying to install the approx 150mb Enhanced Samantha Voice for text-to-speech took over 20mins.

Similarly, installing apps from the App Store just hangs.

This is irregardless of being on work or home WiFi.


I've noticed the spinning Network icon in the task bar is often going for no apparent reason as well.


Aug 15, 2020 9:40 PM in response to AJAYSARAN

I purchased the new iPhone SE a month ago (black, 128 GB). For virtually the whole time I keep getting kicked off my own wi-fi network, and sometimes when I try to get back on it says it's too far away (even though it's only in the upstairs part of my house). I can't understand why this has been happening so much and none of the Apple updates since then have addressed it. I really hope this issue is resolved soon because it is driving me absolutely crazy.

Aug 20, 2020 2:29 PM in response to Stephen Pollak

I buyed the new SE 2020 a few days ago and i face the same problem.

When I get home it doesn’t connect to WiFi. When it connects then it’s losing signal. I hold my old iPhone 7 and my old SE in my other hand and they habe full signal on them. On the new SE only 2 and it’s dropping to 0 bars and it reconnects. Same in the office, so it’s not the router.

Should I get my money back? I have a few days left to decide if i send it back.

I’m on IOS 13.6 and this problem is NOT SOLVED! Any ideas?

Aug 24, 2020 3:36 PM in response to kedves

I thinks it’s an operational issues. I exchanged SE with 11 pro the very next day in Apple store when I found it is a WiFi issue and can’t resolve by myself. 11pro is better I feel, the WiFi signals are very strong even my router located in next room. One thing We need to notice in both the phones are it’s WiFi spec is same.

Aug 25, 2020 5:25 AM in response to Stephen Pollak

I’ve tried everything and I am having the same problem over and over again. My ISP provides me with 100 Mbps speed but I can only get 1. When I reset my router I do get 70-80 Mbps speeds but it’s only for a brief amount of time. I frequently stream audio via Bluetooth and it is frustrating to use EarPods just to have acceptable reception on mobile data. The range is also pathetic, I cant connect anywhere other than the room the router is in. This situation is frustrating at best.

Sep 11, 2020 11:19 AM in response to kaival5

Tremendous Wifi issues in new iphone se 2020


does anyone has this


i was using iphone 6 since last 6 years

was happy with that 

just a little slow but no other issues


i was not a fan of face id and phone with nodge so when i saw se 2020

i bought it


bt have tremendous wifi issues

my iphone 6 shows full wifi bars in my room

bt se 2020 only shows 1


poor wifi 


after surfing to all possible things as read in discussions of apple and youtube videos

nothing happened 

even waited for update 13.7

even updated but nothing changed


went to apple store they took the iphone after i tried to convince with my problem


they returned my device 3 days later telling the issue has been resolved 

but still the problem is there 


i am now so much frustrated that i want to sell my 20 days old phone 

i used my iphone 6 which i now use as secondary phone for 6 years bt this fone i cant handle it 


poor apple service and support 

really broke my heart 


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