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Wi-fi stopped working after upgrading to iOS 17.0.1

I am having trouble with my internet connection since downloading the latest iOS update 17.0.1. I am only able to access the internet through cellular data. My other devices are working on the wi-fi network normally. This issue began immediately after installing the update.

iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on Sep 21, 2023 9:16 PM

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Posted on Nov 6, 2023 11:20 PM

  1. Go to the “Settings” app on your phone.
  2. Go to “General.”
  3. Choose “VPN.”

Remove !ALL! VPN profiles, and configurations on your iPhone.

The cellular and WiFi will work fine.

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133 replies

Nov 5, 2023 10:10 AM in response to ssc0312

After update to IOS17 my phone refuses to use internet via wifi and is extremely slow via 5G. Devices connected to the wifi system are being recognised and can be used for airdrop. I used wifi in several locations with different routers. It makes no difference which router it is connected to. My ipad and other iphone function perfectly as does the iphone of my wife.

The routers cannot be the problem. The 5 G system also not.

the 5G connection is throttles down soo much that regular apps like tiktok instagr facebook time out and refuse to function.

only by using safari I can receive something. My Whatsap continues to try to connect.

Nov 8, 2023 6:34 AM in response to ssc0312

Hi, I had the same problem with an extremely slow and almost non working connection with my ipad pro, this definitely solved it: go via internet browser to your router setting (by typing IP adress of your router and enter the admin password), find WIFI setting, and change "channel" to auto.. or try any other channel (for some TP-LINK routers: Wireless>Basic Settings>Channel>Auto). I had a fixed channel set up before. But strangely, the connection on both PC and Iphone with ios17 ran without a problem. Really it is probably some specific problem with the firmware that does not communicate properly with the router..

Nov 16, 2023 3:42 AM in response to ssc0312

APPLE PLEASE fix the internet connection issues with cell data and Wi-Fi resulting from the iOS 17.1.1 update. I have not been connect to the internet using cell data (when I am NOT on Wi-Fi) since I updated my phone with iOS 17.1.1. I cannot use any cell data AT ALL to connect to the internet. This is EXTREMELY FRUSTRATING and inconvenient.

Nov 18, 2023 6:13 AM in response to ssc0312

I am struggling with all my apple devices (iPhone 13, IPad Air, Mac Book) since the upgrade. Right now, I need to use my Mac Book for my business, and it won't connect to Wi-Fi. APPLE PLEASE FIX THIS. I also need my phone for gig work and I am losing money daily because the phone doesn't stay connected to Wi-Fi. Thank goodness I have a windows pc with an ethernet connection.

Nov 18, 2023 12:35 PM in response to My_apple13

I had same problem also since 17.1 update. I would just turn Wi-Fi or cellular off and back on. Would have to do that every time. Then for mobile cell service I just happen to be changing carriers, from Straighttalk to Spectrum Mobile. No problems ever since then. But my iPad still acts up. I just turn Wi-Fi of and back on and it’s fine. I don’t have cullular on that. Wi-Fi only.

Nov 25, 2023 10:03 AM in response to ssc0312

Just returned from the “Genius Bar” at the Apple Store. Before going I had disabled my VPN and suddenly it worked. I was told I had fixed my problem and there was no need for a VPN unless it was also a work phone which I would never do. Anyway, she went on to say this is the source of many problems and then asked if she could delete it on my phone. I gladly let her do that given the inconvenience of being unable to connect.

Dec 19, 2023 9:32 AM in response to ssc0312

After IOS 17.2 Update all three of Apple iPhones constantly loose WiFi connection every 15-20 minutes! Other family members use 3 Droid phones and none of them have this problem! It’s due to the Apple Update 17.2 ! How and when will Apple fix this ? Thank you ! As I’m struggling to take exams due to this issue and I paid Thousands of dollars! If I fail exam it only due to Apple update causing my WiFi to constantly drop all day every day !

Dec 21, 2023 6:38 AM in response to MediocrePeter

Hi. After an hour on the phone with Apple support their only solution was to factory reset my phone like it was new out of the box. So far this seems to have worked. Once the phone turned back on to the welcome screen I was finally able to log back into my WiFi network. I am still waiting for my iCloud backup to download. I will reply with any updates. Hopefully this fixes the issue.

Dec 29, 2023 5:49 AM in response to ssc0312

I don’t much care about WiFi as I have an unlimited plan on my cell service. But somewhere after 16.5, my phone got sluggish and had a hard time pulling up some pages. Shutting off the WiFi corrects this. But I wasn’t even using the WiFi, so what gives. Then when I shut off the WiFi, I get the message that it is turned off until tomorrow. Yet in a couple hours I will find that it has turned itself back on and it is slowing down my phone again. Getting frustrated

Wi-fi stopped working after upgrading to iOS 17.0.1

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