WiFi button doesn't allow to turn on WiFi

Hi, my iPhone 12 Pro with IOS 16.5.1. doesnt allow me to connect to the WiFi, as the button remains gray. I tried

- restarting the phone

- resetting network settings

- resetting all settings

- updating the phone to the most recent version

- factory resetting the phone

- turning airplane mode on and off


Does anyone have further advice?

Thank you!


Marie

Posted on Jul 12, 2023 9:56 AM

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Jul 12, 2023 10:23 AM in response to MarieHoefer

WiFi button doesn't allow to turn on WiFi


In Control Center?

If so:


Because you tapped the Wi-Fi icon in Control Center, the Wi-Fi icon turn to 'white' , that means Wi-Fi Is deactivated.

Tap on it, to activate the Wi-Fi again, it will be turn on to 'blue' again.


And you will have Wi-Fi connection again.


To turn Wi-Fi Off or On, go to -> Settings -> Wi-Fi.


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See the following Apple articles:

Connect to Wi-Fi on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

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

 

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network

If your iPhone or iPad won't connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support


Check the route settings -> Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support

 

If you need help with your Wi‑Fi password

If you need help with your Wi‑Fi password – Apple Support (UK)

  •  You need to sign in to your router.
  • The Wi-Fi network name, or SSID (service set identifier), is the name your network that has a password.

 

or If you have iOS 16 / iPadOS 16:

Go to -> Settings -> tap Wi-Fi -> tap on the hideen Password -> enter Passcode -> you will then see the Wi-Fi Password.


If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.


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