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runner58
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Q: my ipad stays on the data plan when im next to my wifi. Why doesnt it switch over to the wifi?

I bot the ipad mini with the cellular plan. My old ipad would automatically go to my wifi from my data plan when i was close to it. Or for that matter, any wifi network. Now, I have to manually turn off the data plan to pick up wifi. How can I get to automatically switch over to wifi?

ipad mini, iOS 6.1.2

Posted on Mar 15, 2013 11:28 AM

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Q: my ipad stays on the data plan when im next to my wifi. Why doesnt it switch over to the wifi?

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  • by Texas Mac Man,

    Texas Mac Man Texas Mac Man Mar 15, 2013 12:08 PM in response to runner58
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    Mar 15, 2013 12:08 PM in response to runner58

    Not normal. Take it to an Apple Store for evaluation.

     

    Make a Genius Bar Reservation

    http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/

     

    Try this  - Reset the iPad by holding down on the Sleep and Home buttons at the same time for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple Logo appears - ignore the red slider - let go of the buttons. (This is equivalent to rebooting your computer.)

     

    Or just turn cellular off like you have been doing.

     

     Cheers, Tom