mahir233 Author

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iPhone not connecting to wifi

Hi my sons iPhone 5s says incorrect password i changed internet service providers yesterday and all apple products can connect fine this phone is just saying incorrect password i did a factory reset and still nothing. was working fine with my old provider and when i turn on my iphone 14s hotspot it connects without an issue. its running ios12 ignore below its not a 4s.

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Posted on Nov 28, 2023 9:45 AM

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Nov 28, 2023 10:07 AM in response to mahir233

i changed internet service providers yesterday

To find out the correct Wi-Fi password, you must log in to the router.

The Wi-Fi network name, or SSID (service set identifier), is the name your network that has a password.

That is your Wi-Fi password.

See -> Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

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

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See also 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

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 (or higher):

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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mahir233 Author

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Dec 2, 2023 12:34 PM in response to Raicya

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️I know what the password is im saying all the devices connect except this iPhone 5S!!!

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