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How to Resolve iPhone 16 Pro WiFi Connection Problems?

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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Posted on Sep 22, 2024 8:01 PM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2024 9:12 AM

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

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Oct 12, 2024 1:06 PM in response to healthteam

Same issue works for about three days then Apple apps won't work. Not able to update any apps unless i switch back to 5g. iMessage's and facetime not working. all non-apple apps work fine unless i have to connect to an apple server like game center. started with iMessage's on apple support on 5g then after about an hour of rebooting still not working suggested that i try another Wi-Fi network to see if i can connect.

Oct 17, 2024 8:20 AM in response to Sweetango1975

Sweetango1975 wrote:

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…

You answered your own question. VPN is not only unnecessary on iPhone, but does in fact cause Wifi connectivity issues. The Genius Bar won't likely find anything wrong with your phone now that you have removed what was causing the issue in the first place.

Oct 20, 2024 11:33 AM in response to Robcat55

Ok…so I have the 2 different bands and the 2.4 works but it is extremely slow. My iPhone 16 Pro simply does not connect to the 5G band. I have tried literally everything and I do not use VPN. My internet provider is Century Link and they are of no help. Apple is of no help either. I was thinking about switching internet providers and going with Xfinity. Did you resolve your issue?

Oct 23, 2024 7:11 PM in response to healthteam

I had the same issues. I booked an appointment with apple technician. We tried connecting to their wifi inside the store and it worked. I tried connecting on my sister’s home wifi and it worked too. It seems that the problem is our internet connection. I had to call my ISP and it is a know issue. They will replace my modem to a newer model that will be compatible with iphone 16 as it runs on wifi 6-7. So check with your internet service provider and check the compatibility of your modem or internet plan

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