Why does iOS 8.0.2 not resolve the issue of WiFi connectivity with iOS 8 and the new iPhone 6?

Going to repost my solution, as it may help others who missed it.

I have a 6+ 64GB and I was able to fix my issues connecting to my router (Netgear Nighthawk R7000) by enabling WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) which is under the QoS Settings.

Once I enabled this a few days ago I have not had another issue with Wi-Fi.

Same issue here.

working like a s.h.i.t the IOS 8.0.2...after Mr. Idead gone....Apple will never be the same.

I found the problem.......Please see your Airdrop status, if only Contacts, Apple will not authorize you connect on the Wifi, change to Everyone...and be happy!!!! I discover that by my own....I need to be $$$$ Apple!!!!

This isn't a router problem, it's a software problem. This will only be fixed when apple sends out a fixed update ( hopefully )

I am having the same wifi connectivity issues, and being the company that Apple is, you would think this issue would have been handled much better. I am an Apple convert of about 6 years, but find it hard to tout the benefits of Apple with continued issues with wifi causing imessage/texts, emails, and internet access to fail. I use my phone for work and cannot afford to be down and miss important emails, or texts. Theoretically, I might not know I am missing these until I try to send one and then have to reboot to reset the phone. This could result in missed email and texts over a period of hours depending on the situation. I hope a fix, that works for everyone and does not cause further issues, is forthcoming today.

Root cause isn't a router problem, but making the router change I mentioned fixes it for now.

Hi there, I also have the same issue. Sometimes, my Iphone 6, gets disconnected from my mobile provider and Wifi.

Please send the new update.

Thanks.

A.L.

Oleriano wrote:

I found the problem.......Please see your Airdrop status, if only Contacts, Apple will not authorize you connect on the Wifi, change to Everyone...and be happy!!!! I discover that by my own....I need to be $$$$ Apple!!!!

Interesting. iPad air fine on 8.0.2 (contacts set to everyone as I was testing airdrop other day) iPhone 6 plus also set to everyone (was testing it also with my mac) Do not know this is it or not???

WORKAROUND:

tested many times by me.....when I forgot the Wifi and try to connect, wrong password or simple do not connect....What I did:

Enable Bluetooth, Set Airdrop to all....adn try to connect and Voilá....Works liek a charm!!!

My Iphone is 5C IOS 8.0.2. Best Regards,

Interesting. iPad air fine on 8.0.2 (contacts set to everyone as I was testing airdrop other day) iPhone 6 plus also set to everyone (was testing it also with my mac) Do not know this is it or not???

Hello Dino,

Discard the network, enable bluetooth, set airdrop to all. and try again to connect.....please give us the status.

Oleriano wrote:

Interesting. iPad air fine on 8.0.2 (contacts set to everyone as I was testing airdrop other day) iPhone 6 plus also set to everyone (was testing it also with my mac) Do not know this is it or not???

Hello Dino,

Discard the network, enable bluetooth, set airdrop to all. and try again to connect.....please give us the status.

Ok, I have 8.0.2 on ipad air and it is fine (and has those settings) my iphone plus is 8.0 iOS and also has those settings (no problem) so I suspect 8.0.2 will be fine on my iphone going to test now I have 8.0 and phone all backed up if wrong.

Im my case, just to connect the "first" time...after he reconnect alone without bluetooth, etc..........(at least this) :-(

well, today I confirmed iOS 8.0.2 WiFi issues, my friend updated his 5S to 8.0.2 and now he has DL 2 to 4 Mbps, UL 4 to 7 Mbps, same WiFi network my Iphone 5 with iOS 7.1.1 - DL 28 Mbps, UL 20 Mbps, my Galaxy Note 3, same WiFi network, DL 30 Mbps, UL 20 Mbps, well Apple, please do something about it very quickly, people are getting really tired of this chain of failures. Every other company tests their software upon release, but You "think different" dear Apple, You use Your customers as beta testers 🙂 nice move, cost cutting at its best 🙂

The advisers at Apple said they wasn't aware, not sure if they actually read there forums, the advisor tried to geto technical until I got technical with him regarding frequencies, I'm still having issues connecting to wireless broadband on my ipad air it disconnects, connects and then disconnects it's a pain the the arse I just want it sorted, I have an appointment on sunday in the apple store so hopefully I will get someone who knows that there talking about.