How to Resolve iPhone 16 Pro WiFi Connection Problems?

I had the same problem. After trying Network reset etc. I delete the VPN App, which seemed to be the problem. Now it works.

I have the same issue! Called Apple and they were of no help. Tried literally everything and it is not working. My old phone works totally fine on my home WiFi and all of my other devices have no issues. It is the new iPhone 16 Pro that I am having major issues with.

Same think, iPhone 16 connected for a day or so and then "unable to connect to network" despite router reset, phone restart. I'm not running a VPN so that fix doesn't apply. My older devices connect, my Xfinity app shows all network devices working and I WAS able to connect to different network in another building. Any answers besides remove VPN?

Hi all,

I had the same problem. Worked two days ago when I got it and quit just about two hours ago. I tried turning off the VPN and it seemed to solve the problem. Hope this helps.

If you are running a VPN turn it off. This is almost always the problem when people mention this issue.

This was my issue. Had a new app from previous phone that created a local VPN. However, since this was WIFI only, it immediately killed the WIFI and then had no way of working. "VPN Status" was not connected. However, once I switched VPN apps, it immediately connected to WIFI.

Same issues here. I was resetting my router like an idiot because I had so much face in Apple's quality. Very disappointed. It's a major issue. Big enough to switch back to my iPhone 15

healthteam Said:

"iPhone 16 pro WiFi issues: My iPhone 16 Pro won’t even connect to home WiFi. Super frustrating. I’ve restarted the phone, reset network settings, restarted my router (Unifi Dream Machine Pro) and no luck. What a joke. Have an old iPhone 8, X and 13 pro running on WiFi without issues."

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Troubleshooting iPhone WiFi:

This seems to be catching on. So,…

Report this to Apple:

Do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue.  Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come. Apple will know nothing of this, if you don't report it to them.

1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
3. Comment: to when this issue began, and how you have troubleshot it, thus far. Include the URL of this thread
4. Proceed from there as necessary

Mine is definitely connected to wifi but tells me it’s not when trying to set up eSIM - Internet connection required message. I have also restarted and reset network settings. Very frustrating

If you're having WiFi connection problems on your iPhone 16 Pro, it could be due to your network settings.

🤔 You can try checking your WiFi settings first or resetting the network settings by going to *Settings* > *General* > *Transfer or Reset iPhone* > *Reset* > *Reset Network Settings.

Don't worry, this won’t delete your data. After resetting, try connecting to WiFi again. If that doesn't work, you can search for other fixes related to iOS 18 WiFi issues online. Good luck!

Mine can’t update and it is not recognising it is connected to wifi but it definitely is. Very annoying

Same regarding the VPN app. As soon as I deleted it, the phone connected to wifi.

Same problem here.

Solved it by deleting VPN connections.

WiFi not connecting, have to turn it off when using apps or on calls. Tried resetting modem, confirmed I do not have a VPN. Worked with no problem on my iPhone 13 but having issues now on iPhone 16 pro max