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G-arm Author

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Unintentionally disconnecting from my Wi-Fi

If the phone is idle or locked it is likely to be disconnected when I return

iPhone XR, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 20, 2024 7:36 AM

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lobsterghost1

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Posted on Oct 20, 2024 7:42 AM

G-arm wrote:

If the phone is idle or locked it is likely to be disconnected when I return

That's correct and exactly as Apple designed your phone to work. When the screen is locked, Wifi will disconnect to preserve the battery. If you want Wifi to remain active when the phone is locked, plug it in to charge and Wifi will not be interrupted.

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