no WI-FI after IOS 5.1

Right after upgrding my Iphone 3GS to IOS 5.1 I have had serius problemet getting the Iphone to see - even well know - WI-FI. When I open the WI-FI it shown no WI-F spotI. It does not even show my own WI-FI with the Iphone is placed within 1 yard from the access spot. Rebooting or turn WI-FI on/ff does not change anything.


Can see that this is not the first time Apple had had problem with wi-fi.


Please fix-it soon. An Iphone without WI-FI access is just a mobilhone.


Am I the only persen with this problem?

iPhone 3GS, iOS 5.1, no wi-fi

Posted on Mar 22, 2012 5:50 AM

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May 21, 2012 1:50 PM in response to Jeiner

Same problem. I upgrade to 5.1.1 and now I can't connect to any wifi networks. My phone can find them, but won't connect or even let me try to enter passwords. It just says unable to connect. My IPad3, not yet updated, still connects just fine.


When is Apple going to fix? Do they plan on reimbursing everyone for data overage charges? This is rediculous.


How can I go back and switch to an old software version until Apple gets a clue and fixes this?

May 21, 2012 2:47 PM in response to diesel vdub

Are you on Apples payroll? The 5.1.1 update has left many including myself with little or no Wifi capability, So is it a coincidence that I and many others have this issue IMMEDIATELY after allowing the 5.1.1 update? Apple have screwed the Wifi before on devices such as iPad and have done it yet again. diesel vdub you are a rude and arrogant individual so don't get smart with people with genuine issues that are being caused by APPLES usual incompetance.

May 22, 2012 2:51 PM in response to Jeiner

The lack of communication from Apple on this matter is hugely frustrating.


I'm using an iPhone 4s and an iPad 2 both on iOS 5.1.1, I have no wifi issues with my iPad but have frequent problems with wifi connectivity on my iPhone. At least if Apple came out, acknowledged the problem and devised as to when we could expect a fix then we'd know where we stood...off to Genius Bar for my 5th replacement in 6 months!!

May 23, 2012 1:41 AM in response to Jeiner

I'm also having this problem. Iphone 3gs, all wifi working well and then I installed ios 5.1.1 through Itunes connected through USB, so not over 3g or Wifi. Locating my wifi networks is now appauling and even when I force the phone to find wifi networks through either standing right next to the router and getting the router to look for devices or through by stating the name of the network on the phone that I'm looking to join, then the wifi strenght is typically 1 bar when used to be more or full bars and once out of range will the not automatically re-join.


Wife's ipad not upgraded and wifi networks working fine as per how they used to on my phone. Don't believe this is hardware at all given the above and I had a replacement phone from apple 3 months ago. Apple please fix asap as very annoying!!!!

May 26, 2012 1:09 PM in response to Jeiner

Is there any way to return my iphone 4S operating system to revision 5.1.0 or 5.0.1 or 5.0.0 in order to enable the WIFI functionallity and give more time to Apple experts to find a solution for the issue?


Come on guys, I'm sure Apple has all responsible party working overtime on fixing this issue, just give them some time.

May 26, 2012 1:37 PM in response to Jeiner

Same....


I upgraded BOTH my iPhone 4s to 5.1.1


1 via Wi-Fi

1 via iTunes


The iPhone I used with Wi-Fi to download the upgrade has made

The Wi-Fi facility usess.


It will not find any networks.


However the update via iTunes has made no problems.


Apple - please provide a fix for this immediately. The lack of response from you is appalling and very worrying.

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