How to Resolve iPhone 16 Pro WiFi Connection Problems?

Same problem here.

Solved it by deleting VPN connections.

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

I don’t have the VPN app and I have this issue. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Any other clues?

Update…I went to the Apple Store and got a new iPhone 16 Pro (had dead pixel issue on top of the WiFi problems). This did not solve the issue! My home WiFi still does not work. I do not use VPN, factory reset the router, reset all network settings, tried every possible WiFi setting, had a in-person appointment with Apple, spoke to Apple tech support many times on the phone, spoke to my internet provider many times…nothing. All other devices work with home WiFi but the new iPhone 16 Pro simply does not work with my home router. I have no other solutions besides switching internet providers at this point. This is so frustrating!!!!!!

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

Same issue here. No VPN. Apple support was no help. Very frustrating ! 😤

iPhone 16 Pro Max

I have similar issues with an iPhone 16 Pro on a Ubiquiti Dream Machine pro and a WiFi AP 7.

it will connect and work, but intermittently throughout the day data will stop working. I still have an IP and the router shows a connection. It shows a strong signal and small amounts of data flowing, but nothing on the phone works.

When I cycle WiFi on my phone, it reconnects again and works for another period of time before the issue returns an hour or so later.

Disabling Wi-Fi 6E mode for this network seems to resolve the issue. It’s been 2+ weeks without the issue returning with this feature off. That’s unacceptable though, I’m functionally using slower technology because of a bug in the phone.

This fixed it for me on my iPhone 16 Pro. Go to settings for your home wifi network and turn off the "private wifi address" option. Thanks pioneerprodj!

I’ve been having numerous connectivity issues with 16pro max. Never an issue before. Started with my Watch Ultra 1. I’ve reset it three times. It keeps losing connectivity. It also shows up twice in Bluetooth. Once as “connected” without the ℹ️ symbol. The other as not connected with the symbol. When this occurs, the watch won’t be connected to my iPhone. Find My won’t work nor fitness. A reset or restart works for a few days the. Stops again.

I then noticed drops regularly with my AirPods Pro while doing a fitness session. Today my Beats kept dropping as well.

All of this points to the phone being in common. Devices are all having issues. Could it be the WiFi? All of these devices, if I’m not mistaken, use two connections: Bluetooth AND WiFi. I’ll go ask Apple @ Genius Bar. I just reset network settings and removed VPN configurations, and the watch is now connected again. I’m sure I’ll be unable to reproduce the issue when they look but hoping this is already an issue they are aware of. Stay tuned…

I’m tired of all the issues with my iPhone 16 pro max. Screen stops responding, freezes, restarts, over heats, and WiFi issues. Apples quality not just hardware but software has been lacking lately. Not sure how a trillion dollar company has such bad quality control.

healthteam wrote:

Finally deleted all VPNs configurations and it works.

Strange because they actually weren’t toggled on. So I don’t know why there was an issue.

Oh well, guess it’s fine for home WiFi… but need a software update from Apple because this is pathetic.

iPhone does NOT need a VPN and they are almost ALWAYS the cause of connection issues as many here have seen. They shouldn't just be turned off, the VPN Profiles should be removed from the phone completely.

My iPhone 16 Pro will NOT stay connected to my home internet. We have a brand new, provider (HBC) installed router and all nine of our other connected Apple and ROKU devices do just fine with it. We do have a NORD VPN.

When the iPhone disconnects (a random and frequent occurrence) it stays disconnected for quite a while- like 15 to 30 minutes- which is kind of frustrating. I have not yet resorted to percussive maintenance, but if I fail to find an alternative, it might come to that.

Does anyone have an understanding of this problem and a solution? I’m at my wit’s end!

L. Perkins

The issue got so bad for me that I had to completely replace my routers with a Deco 6E I had lying around. It fixed the problem, but it's ridiculous that we have to think about replacing routers because Apple doesn't do anything.

@G0atman- thank you!!! Settlings/General/VPN & Device Management/ delete all apps/settings WORKED!! Saved me from trashing the 16Pro

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:

A. About having No Internet Connection:

Just because you are connected to a network, does not mean you have an Internet connection. You may be connected to an internal LAN, and not to the Internet.

A few thoughts to try...

I. Clear the Temporary Internet Files:

• Cookies perform remembrance of certain site-entered data.
• Cache keeps a snapshot of the last time you visited a site.
• Go Here: Clear your browsing history in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

II. Restart your Router:

1. Power: off the router
2. Wait: 30 seconds
3. Power: It back on

III. Boot in Safe Mode:

In Safe Mode, Login Items do not run at login, certain preferences are set aside, and damaged system files are then reset. So, once booted in to Safe Mode, wait 30 seconds, and then boot up normally, attempting another update install. For instructions, go here: How to Use safe Mode on your Mac - Apple Support

IV. Try a New Admin User:

What happens when you create a new administrator user, and log into it? Do you still get this error? If not, then it is likely an error with the current user. If so, then it is likely an error with your Mac.

V. Reset your SMC and your NVRAM:

(Applies to Intel-Basel Macs Only) Sometimes changes (i.e. Installations) are made to the system and then settings (i.e. Networking) become corrupted, technically. So, reset both on your Mac. So, reset the SMC and reset the NVRAM or PRAM. It might take three tries. to fix this. So, be certain you have the time to do so.

Start With This:

• Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
• How to Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

VI. Add Back the Network:

1. Go to: Settings
2. Tap: Wi-Fi
3. Remove: the network
4. Wait: 30 seconds
5. Add: the network back