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

My iPhone 6 is still randomly disconnecting from my home WiFi, even after the latest OS update. My spouse also has an iPhone 6 and has experienced no issues with WiFi connectivity. When I spoke with Apple earlier in the week, I was told that they were aware of this issue with iOS 8 and would be working on a solution that should be released in 24 hours. I have a $700+ phone that doesn't stay connected to WiFi. Ridiculous. Apple really needs to get it together. This is the worst OS release yet.

iPhone 6, iOS 8, WiFi

Posted on Sep 26, 2014 4:55 AM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2014 5:10 AM

me too, same problem with my iphone 5c

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Oct 20, 2014 4:12 PM in response to Jeep4Life

Have updated fine on iPhone 6 from iOS 8.0.2. Just got the phone less than a week ago, and ever since I brought it home, the wifi has been dropping (network itself dropping, which causes every other device connected to also lose connection) everytime I used it; more often when playing medias (streaming videos and music). If left on standby, the wifi is totally fine. What's weird is if I use it with other networks outside my home router, it appears to work fine, but I haven't really used it long enough on those networks to totally notice any disconnections. Confused if it's the software, hardware, or even my router's problem (I also updated my router to the latest firmwares, etc.).

Just to add to note I've tried almost every possible reset from network resetting, hard factory reset, reboots of both router and iPhone, updating firmware on router and iPhone and nothing works. It is connected to a 5 year old D-link DIR-655 router (2.4 Ghz) with the latest firmware. I have resorted to just leaving my wifi off when at home... This is frustrating.

Oct 20, 2014 5:04 PM in response to GugasOliv

Hey, GugasOliv, this thing is 30 pages long because all those "tips" on wifi connectivity DO NOT WORK.

i went through 6 different 'helps' including factory restore and NOTHING worked.

I will NOT download 8.1 until I get confirmation from someone [OBVIOUSLY other than APPLE, since they aren't even acknowledging a problem exists] that 8.1 doesn't create even larger issues than the 8.0.2 caused.

A service rep w/ Apple said that he would delay updates until all the bugs are worked out.

WHO KNOWS when that will be......................

Oct 20, 2014 5:23 PM in response to gks7

I decided to jump in and upgrade to 8.1. It couldn't get any worse, right?


Well, my WiFi actually seems slower than before on 8.02. Ugh. I've tried restarting, turning airplaine mode on/off, forgetting networks and resetting all network settings, but like before, it's not helping. As of right now based on my current experience, I'm not sure I'd recommend 8.1. :-(


What has me a little puzzled is how much faster Chrome is vs. Safari. My native Mail app is also verrry slow. I'm wondering if there is some native app integration problem going on. But lol I'm not a developer, so who knows what the issue is. Our older iDevices on 7.1.2 are still performing just fine, so I hesitate to be messing with our routers too much. Guess I'll just keep playing with my iPad settings until hopefully something helps or Apple comes out with a fix...


iPad 4th Gen iOS 8.1 - iPhone 5S iOS 8.02 - iPhone 4S iOS 7.1.2 - iPad 3 iOS 7.1.2

Oct 20, 2014 7:23 PM in response to Jeep4Life

I've been using the 8.1 on a iPhone 5S and I've have only 2 episodes of wifi disconnecting... I remember that 8.0.2 I have had in a day almost kind of 15 times... So it's better now, but not even close to the 7.1.2 that I do not have any episodes at all. I think maybe is the randomise MAC address 'feature' in iOS8... is the only new thing that they changed about wifi...

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

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