dwaynebishop

Q: iPad 2 keeps dropping wifi after iOS 7 update

Why does my iPad 2 keep dropping wifi connection and even forgets wifi connection after iOS 7 update?

iPad 2, iOS 7.0.2

Posted on Oct 4, 2013 10:55 AM

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  • by mario49,

    mario49 mario49 Oct 6, 2013 12:02 PM in response to dwaynebishop
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    Oct 6, 2013 12:02 PM in response to dwaynebishop

    Hello dwaynebishop,

     

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

    For more information on this, take a look at:

     

    iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398

     

    1. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi off and on. If your W-Fi setting is dimmed, follow these steps.
    2. Restart your iOS device.
    3. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and locate the Wi-Fi network to which you're connected.
    4. Tap and Forget this Network.
    5. Try to connect to your desired Wi-Fi network.
      Note: You may need to enter your Wi-Fi password again if your network requires one.
    6. Turn your Wi-Fi router off and on2.
    7. Update your device to the latest version of software.
    8. Update your Wi-Fi router to the latest firmware2. For AirPort Base Stations, install updates using the AirPort Utility.

     

     

    Best of luck,

    Mario

  • by jh1,

    jh1 jh1 Oct 6, 2013 12:04 PM in response to mario49
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    Oct 6, 2013 12:04 PM in response to mario49

    Hey - I'm having the same problems, but the WIFI problem is affecting all online services on the iPad.

     

    All my other iOS devices are not having any issues.

     

    Didn't have any problems with IOS 6.3 - then upgraded to iOS7 and now the iPad2 has been rendered useless.

     

    Help!

  • by TheMuthaBiscuit,

    TheMuthaBiscuit TheMuthaBiscuit Oct 12, 2013 9:38 AM in response to dwaynebishop
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    Oct 12, 2013 9:38 AM in response to dwaynebishop

    the same thing is happening on my ipad4 after updating to iOS7. i have tried all none fixes and it doesnt get resolved. As of now the only way to temporarily fix it is to turn it off then back on.

  • by nomee99,

    nomee99 nomee99 Oct 19, 2013 1:52 PM in response to jh1
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    Oct 19, 2013 1:52 PM in response to jh1

    Hi, the same thing is happening to my ipad 2, the most recent update to ios7 v2 destroyed the wifi completely!!

  • by Benwinfield,

    Benwinfield Benwinfield Oct 26, 2013 8:13 PM in response to dwaynebishop
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    Oct 26, 2013 8:13 PM in response to dwaynebishop

    Same issue for me, as well. Tried fixes...still losing connection to router...all other devices working fine.

  • by learnnn,

    learnnn learnnn Oct 28, 2013 5:14 PM in response to Benwinfield
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    Oct 28, 2013 5:14 PM in response to Benwinfield

    Hi There!

     

    Tried to reset all settings and reconnect to your Wifi---  Settings > General > Reset > Reset All settings >>

     

    Note: this will have no affect on your data or media.

     

    Good luck.

  • by TheMuthaBiscuit,

    TheMuthaBiscuit TheMuthaBiscuit Oct 28, 2013 5:18 PM in response to learnnn
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    Oct 28, 2013 5:18 PM in response to learnnn

    That only works temporarily

  • by 95bulls,

    95bulls Nov 1, 2013 1:04 AM in response to TheMuthaBiscuit
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    Nov 1, 2013 1:04 AM in response to TheMuthaBiscuit
  • by alpawa,

    alpawa alpawa Nov 1, 2013 9:53 AM in response to dwaynebishop
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    Nov 1, 2013 9:53 AM in response to dwaynebishop

    Same thing here! My wife has a iPad mini and no problems with that device... Pleae Apple fix!!!

  • by linny526,

    linny526 linny526 Nov 1, 2013 10:10 PM in response to dwaynebishop
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    Nov 1, 2013 10:10 PM in response to dwaynebishop

    same thing for me...ipad3. Odd, am able to connect to neighbours unlocked wifi, and not loose connection. Computer wifi connection okay.  Have done countless resets,etc.  VERY frustrating.

  • by UnderOver,

    UnderOver UnderOver Nov 5, 2013 12:09 AM in response to linny526
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    Nov 5, 2013 12:09 AM in response to linny526

    My ipad 2 drops every 10mins or so since iOS 7, but iPhone 4S in same room on same router works fine.

     

    So disappointed in apple lately.

  • by JeffreyLeePierce,

    JeffreyLeePierce JeffreyLeePierce Nov 5, 2013 5:41 AM in response to mario49
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    Nov 5, 2013 5:41 AM in response to mario49

    Attn Mario

     

    I appreciate that you might not be an Apple employee, however, would you be able to find out if they are making any progress with fixing this bug? It would go a long way if they could at least put out an update to their customers!

     

    We have two Ipad2's and we are now at the stage where we have no more than a 50/50 expectation that one of them will connect to our Router. We had no such problem at all before we upgraded to IOS 7. We have had about 2 months of this problem now.

     

    A friend came to our house with a different brand of tablet recently and had no problems at all.

     

    I have an IPhone that is still on 6.1.3 and I have no problem with that.  I also have no trouble connecting my Kindle when I want to download a book.

     

    We have tried every single suggestion seen on these forums, but they either do not work at all or, obviously, are only temporary or "single-session" solutions. 

     

    I concur with Undercover, 100%.

  • by SethCat21,

    SethCat21 SethCat21 Nov 5, 2013 6:39 AM in response to dwaynebishop
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    Nov 5, 2013 6:39 AM in response to dwaynebishop

    I have the same problem with my iPad Mini. Ever since updating to iOS 7 it will drop the wifi signal at random times and the only temporary fix (works for a while but not longer than an hour) is to bring up command center and turn the wifi off, then back on. It doesn't last and you have to keep doing it, but at least it makes the iPad usable again.

     

    I just wish Apple would've waited to release iOS 7. I don't care if they didn't release a new software update with the iPhone 5S, I'd rather have a working mostly bug-free software than this rushed product. Granted it is nice and eventually and hopefully the bugs will get worked out, it's still annoying.

  • by P024008,

    P024008 P024008 Nov 6, 2013 4:29 PM in response to dwaynebishop
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    Nov 6, 2013 4:29 PM in response to dwaynebishop

    Same issue on my iPad2. Doesn't seem to be a problem on my iPhone 5 but my iPad is almost useless without wifi. Tried all the usual fixes but the wifi signal only lasts a couple of minutes and only if I put the device very close to my router. It doesn't hold the signal range like it used to before the ios7 update.

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