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E-2043 Author

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iOS 8 Wi-Fi problems

WI-Fi problems on iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina display and iPhone 5S after upgrading to iOS 8.

Typical results from OOKLA Speedtest before upgrade: Ping 17 ms, Upload 21 Mbps, Download 4.4 Mbps

Typical results after upgrade: Ping 39 ms, Download 2.9 Mbps, Upload 0.47 Mbps

iPad 2 with iOS 7.1.2 get 15 Mbps download and 4.4 upload on the same network.

Resetting network settings on the iOS 8 devices did not improve the performance.

Changing band on the router from 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz did give me back the speed on all devices.

However the speed occasonally drops on the iOS 8 devices, and the signal strengt can go from full til lost connection without moving the devices.

Also sometimes the Wi-Fi SweetSpots app report 0 mbps when the signal strenght is indicated as full and then suddenly go up to around 58 Mbps again.

It is almost like the device is trying to use cellular network that I do not have on the iPads before it suddenly switches back to Wi-fi nettwork again.

I am thinking about going back to my iPad 2 with iOS 7.1.2 that is working perfectly until the Wi-Fi issues are resolved.

Any help will be very much appreciated!

iPad Air Wi-Fi, iOS 8

Posted on Sep 20, 2014 9:17 AM

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don_wan

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Jul 1, 2015 2:39 PM in response to Philly_Phan

Q.E.D. again, but in the interest of fair play, please expand on your argument that I am a Troll. On what reasoning is your hypothesis based?

Philly_Phan

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Jul 1, 2015 2:49 PM in response to Bootsox

Obviously not... You responded.

Philly_Phan

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Jul 1, 2015 2:51 PM in response to don_wan

The obvious fact that you continue with your trolling responses.

don_wan

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Jul 1, 2015 3:02 PM in response to Philly_Phan

Could you please define my "trolling responses" ?

Csound1

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Jul 1, 2015 3:05 PM in response to don_wan

Could you make an attempt to stay on topic, (which is not Philly in case you forgot). Your last posts all have nothing to do with the topic of this post. What is that a sign of?

don_wan

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Jul 1, 2015 3:10 PM in response to Csound1

I Asked a question on this forum regarding iOS 8 wi- fi issues and I'm just responding to replies to that post so what is your problem?

Csound1

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Jul 1, 2015 3:11 PM in response to don_wan

You and you're constantly irrelevant posts to other posters, time to start reporting them again I guess.

TupacIOS

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Jul 1, 2015 3:23 PM in response to Philly_Phan

You probably missed the part where I said I went there on the "WEEKEND". Unfortunately the only appointments they had available were on "WEEKDAYS". Unfortunately I cannot schedule my life at Apple's "CONVENIENCE". Tonight I will be the proud owner of a non-Apple "PHONE". I can't thank you enough for helping me decide. There's no need to take any of this from "APPLE" or their "FANBOYS".

Philly_Phan

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Jul 1, 2015 3:31 PM in response to don_wan

don_wan wrote:

Could you please define my "trolling responses" ?

Click here.

Philly_Phan

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Jul 1, 2015 3:31 PM in response to TupacIOS

TupacIOS wrote:

Unfortunately the only appointments they had available were on "WEEKDAYS".

Until the end of time?

Philly_Phan

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Jul 1, 2015 3:36 PM in response to TupacIOS

TupacIOS wrote:

Tonight I will be the proud owner of a non-Apple "PHONE". I can't thank you enough for helping me decide.

You're very welcome. Now please spend your time at the non-Apple forum.

TupacIOS

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Jul 1, 2015 5:48 PM in response to Philly_Phan

As far as I care, they might as well be.

Foccacia

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Jul 1, 2015 7:04 PM in response to TupacIOS

My iPad mini's wifi died immediately after updating to IOS 8.4, anyone got similar problem

My wifi is definitely working before updating as I updated my iPad via OTA and immediately wifi stopped working after update. My iPad has got no more warranty, can apple determine that my iPad is indeed damaged after updating or can I downgrade back to IOS 8.3 now?

Please help

Philly_Phan

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Jul 1, 2015 7:08 PM in response to Foccacia

Take it to the closest Apple Store. Before you go, make an appointment with the resident "Genius." There will be no charge.

Foccacia

Level 1

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Jul 2, 2015 12:44 AM in response to Philly_Phan

Who is this resident genius?

iOS 8 Wi-Fi problems