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My iPhone won't connect to Wi-Fi so I can't update it

My iPhone 7 won’t connect to wifi and it needs update and it won’t update without connecting to the Wi-Fi.


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iPhone X, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 19, 2023 10:23 AM

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Posted on Sep 19, 2023 12:13 PM

See -> 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


👉  If your device can't connect to any Wi-Fi networks, contact Apple.


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Sep 19, 2023 10:25 AM in response to tabethamr29

Check 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.

 

If they are On, turn Off Hotspot & VPN.

My iPhone won't connect to Wi-Fi so I can't update it

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