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Wifi on iPhone cuts out

Hi all


Lately I have found that when my iPhone 12 turns off (not completely off!) it loses the Wifi and reverts to 4G. When I turn the phone back on it eventually picks up the wifi again. Obviously I’m worried how much data is being used when it’s gone onto 4G. I have cut out all but the necessary apps which run in the background but I really need this sorting asap. Any thoughts?


Many thanks for any help.


p.s. I am running iOS 14.8 on my iPhone 12

iPhone 12

Posted on Oct 8, 2021 3:59 PM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2021 4:14 PM

Jacqui L Davies Said:

"Wifi on iPhone cuts out: Hi all Lately I have found that when my iPhone 12 turns off (not completely off!) it loses the Wifi and reverts to 4G. When I turn the phone back on it eventually picks up the wifi again. Obviously I’m worried how much data is being used when it’s gone onto 4G. I have cut out all but the necessary apps which run in the background but I really need this sorting asap. Any thoughts? Many thanks for any help. p.s. I am running iOS 14.8 on my iPhone 12"

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Troubleshooting iPhone WiFi:


Start Here: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t Connect to a Wi-Fi Network - Apple Support


Other Thoughts:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

If Safari is slow, try clearing out your Temporary Internet Files: History, Cache, and Cookies. Go Here: Clear your Safari browser history and set up content blockers on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


B. Disable Cellular:

Try disabling Cellular, and using Wi-Fi instead, seeing if that makes all the difference.


C. Try manually restarting your iPhone:

  1. Go To: Settings
  2. Select: General
  3. Scroll to: the Very Bottom
  4. Select: Shut Down
  5. Slide Finger: to the Right
  6. Wait: 30 Seconds
  7. Power One: the iPhone
  8. Try this Once More


D. Reset All Network Settings to Default:

Example of items that will be reset: (Wi-Fi Passwords, VPN Connections, etc)

  1. Go To: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Reset
  4. Tap: Reset Network Settings.
  5. Enter: [Your Passcode]
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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 8, 2021 4:14 PM in response to Jacqui L Davies

Jacqui L Davies Said:

"Wifi on iPhone cuts out: Hi all Lately I have found that when my iPhone 12 turns off (not completely off!) it loses the Wifi and reverts to 4G. When I turn the phone back on it eventually picks up the wifi again. Obviously I’m worried how much data is being used when it’s gone onto 4G. I have cut out all but the necessary apps which run in the background but I really need this sorting asap. Any thoughts? Many thanks for any help. p.s. I am running iOS 14.8 on my iPhone 12"

-------


Troubleshooting iPhone WiFi:


Start Here: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t Connect to a Wi-Fi Network - Apple Support


Other Thoughts:

A. Clear Temporary Internet Files:

If Safari is slow, try clearing out your Temporary Internet Files: History, Cache, and Cookies. Go Here: Clear your Safari browser history and set up content blockers on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


B. Disable Cellular:

Try disabling Cellular, and using Wi-Fi instead, seeing if that makes all the difference.


C. Try manually restarting your iPhone:

  1. Go To: Settings
  2. Select: General
  3. Scroll to: the Very Bottom
  4. Select: Shut Down
  5. Slide Finger: to the Right
  6. Wait: 30 Seconds
  7. Power One: the iPhone
  8. Try this Once More


D. Reset All Network Settings to Default:

Example of items that will be reset: (Wi-Fi Passwords, VPN Connections, etc)

  1. Go To: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Reset
  4. Tap: Reset Network Settings.
  5. Enter: [Your Passcode]

Wifi on iPhone cuts out

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