Bluetooth & Wi-Fi issue on my iPhone 12 with iOS 18.6

Bluetooth & WiFi

In settings Bluetooth will not turn on. It shows as it’s buffering. In settings WiFi can not toggle to on position.


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Original Title: iPhone 12 IOS 18.6

Posted on Aug 10, 2025 10:13 AM

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Posted on Aug 10, 2025 10:26 AM

Try a Forced Restart, which is the first thing that a technician will do if you take the phone in for service, so this might save you a trip to the repair shop.


Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


If there is no improvement after a few tries, this indicates that there is hardware problem with the iPhone that will require attention at the Apple Store / Genius Bar or at an authorized Apple service shop.


You can find a list of authorized service shops in your area using this link:


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Aug 10, 2025 10:26 AM in response to Jdogg777

Try a Forced Restart, which is the first thing that a technician will do if you take the phone in for service, so this might save you a trip to the repair shop.


Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


If there is no improvement after a few tries, this indicates that there is hardware problem with the iPhone that will require attention at the Apple Store / Genius Bar or at an authorized Apple service shop.


You can find a list of authorized service shops in your area using this link:


Find Locations







Aug 10, 2025 10:33 AM in response to Jdogg777

If you cannot turn on Bluetooth or wi-fi, it is more than likely a hardware fault. The iPhone's chip that controls Bluetooth also controls wi-fi, so when they both fail, it is usually a chip failure. Make a Genius Bar appointment at the nearest Apple Store and have the hardware examined. Apple will explain your options. Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple


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