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iPhone 3G 'unable to join the network' "linksys" or whatever network I try.

I've just upgraded my iPhone 3G to 4.2.1, and ever since the upgrade i haven't been able to connect to ANY networks. Public, linksys, netgear, with correct passwords as required, etc.

I'm frustrated as I've tried just about everything (except the temporary refrigeration option) and all to no avail.

Please let me know if you've found a solution to this issue.

Situation:
iPhone 3G is set to ask me to join any available networks as they pop up, which it's successful in doing.
However, every time I try to access a network, I get the 'unable to join network' "SSID"...

What's wrong with my phone? Why haven't any others found a solution to this that I can find on here??? Why is this so difficult?

Message was edited by: MrWFG

Compaq, Windows 7

Posted on Feb 4, 2011 4:09 PM

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Mar 4, 2011 4:05 PM in response to MrWFG

I have the exact same problem but nobody seems to know how to fix it, I got my iPhone the same time as I got my fiancee's so they are both the same and they both worked on WiFi for quite a while and then all of a suddon mine stopped working and keeps saying 'Unable to connect to the network ""' but my partners still works so I know it's not the Internet connection. My LapTop still works too but my phone won't connect at all so it must be a problem with the phone as we both have the same version and the same updates too, I've tried just about everything?!

Apr 5, 2011 4:02 PM in response to MrWFG

Add me to the list. . .and it happened right after the upgrade to 4.2.1. . .
Coincidence or just just a factor of wear and tear. I've tried 3 calls to Apple and they say the phone needs to be replaced.

A bunch of youTube videos watched and instructions followed to no avail.

It seems that the wireless portion of the circuit board connection is prone to cracking in the iPhone. I'm finding references to this gremlin dating all the way back to 2008. I'm wondering if there is a connection with high swings in temperature of surroundings. One clue to whether cracking exists on Circuit board connections is to pop your phone into a freezer for about 10 minutes and see if this permanently or temporarily allows the phone to be able to connect. . .
The only successful fix I've seen is reflowing the Circuit board by putting it in the oven but that takes a couple of shots of good vodka before seriously trying that. . .There are plenty of Google links on both the preparation and the fix. . .8^]

iPhone 3G 'unable to join the network' "linksys" or whatever network I try.

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