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iPhone 12 pro max keeps dropping wifi signal, then saying password incorrect when reconnecting

Since the 16.5.1 (c) update my keeps reverting to cellular data and then telling me the password is incorrect when I try to rejoin wifi. Restarting the phone works for a while but eventually it happens again. I’ve also noticed a slowness in data in general as well as the top third of my phone on the back opposite the camera running very hot at times.

iPhone 12 Pro Max

Posted on Jul 14, 2023 1:17 PM

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Posted on Jul 14, 2023 3:57 PM

Check if this helps, 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:

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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Jul 14, 2023 3:57 PM in response to Brandodo

Check if this helps, 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:

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.

Jul 14, 2023 4:02 PM in response to Brandodo

The Private IP Address option on iPhones can sometimes create reconnection difficulties with the Wi-Fi network.


Try the following on your iPhone


Tap Settings > Wi-Fi

Tap on the blue "i" next to the name of the Wi-Fi network

Scroll down and locate the setting for Private Wi-Fi Address

Turn it off


Then, power off your Wi-Fi router for a minute and then power it back up


Report on your results

iPhone 12 pro max keeps dropping wifi signal, then saying password incorrect when reconnecting

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