How to Resolve iPhone 16 Pro WiFi Connection Problems?

Micah’s Said:

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

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Confirm the Connection:

So, go to Settings > WiFi > Tap: the “i” on the far-right of the connection. Do you see an IP Address? If not, then there is no connection to a network.

I might’ve found a solution: “Reset Network Settings.”

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings

I’ve known about this option for years, so I decided to give it a try. My connection to my home network has been stable for the past few days now.

Just bought two IPhone 16. Same problem. My phone would connect to the wifi but my wife's phone would not. I have a EERO mesh. I created a guest network on EERO and my run my wife's phone off that network. Solved the problem.

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.

The new iPhones come with VPN installed. If you try to add yours also it messes it up and it won’t connect to WiFi. Either delete yours and just use the preinstalled one or delete the one that come with the phone and use yours. Delete a VPN by going to Settings, General, VPN and Device Management, VPN, click on the i in the circle, delete VPN. Then you can download your own and everything works.

I turn wifi off and between every internet access including twice to be able to access this reply screen and then to send the message. It’s really annoying but works. Why isn’t apple releasing some kind of statement about this and their plan for fixing it? I want my old phone back!

go to your WIFI connection and disable WI-FI 6E Mode

This did it:

settings -> reset -> network settings

If you’ve tried all the steps but it still doesn’t work, you can go to “Wi-Fi” > select the Wi-Fi network you’re using > turn off “Wi-Fi 6E mode.” This method works when you are connected to the Wi-Fi but still have no internet data.

lyndawms wrote:

Looks like apple does not want us to have a VPN?? Not happy with my new phone that costs a fortune

Just what benefit do you think a VPN will provide you? All you are doing is permitting the VPN provider to know your every move and sell your data, especially if you use a free VPN. It is NOT protecting you. But Apple already built-in significant protections on your iPhone, like iCloud + Private Relay. And iOS has major security built into it on purpose. Since you don't need a VPN, saying Apple doesn't want you to have one doesn't mean much. VPN's often cause all sorts off issues. Banking apps for example are often impossible to use if you use a VPN. And yes, VPN often causes Wifi issues on iPhone.

So I have a question for you. If you don't need a VPN, and your phone is beyond secure without one, why would you want to use one anyway?

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

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.

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…

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!!!!!!

I have similar issues with my iPhone 16 Pro on iOS 18.1 (and 18.0 previous) connected to a Unifi UDM Pro and U7 Pro AP.

Connected to our home WIFI via WIFI7 all network activity stops intermittently a few times a day until I disable and re-enable WIFI on my phone. It will then continue to work for hours before it happens again. The Settings still show an IP address and as connected to WIFI. My router shows the device as still connected as well.

iPhone 12, 13, Google Pixel 8 and other WIFI devices have no issues connected to the same network (albeit WIFI6 or 5).

Very frustrating because you don't even know that you're dead in the water until you try and do something, then you cycle wifi and in flows all of the notifications that you missed.