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

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.

Im try your solution with airdrop to everyone, and already 10 minutes the wifi connect perfectly and hope always like this..

Any progress i will let u know bro

Running 8.0.2 on my 6 plus now, no WIFI or phone problems.

Ok after following for weekend and two days this week i got adventuresom with my new 6 Plus (of course 8 is backed up on itunes so I could go back as no problems with 8.0.0) , I have found my ipad air 128 no problems with 8.0.2. My 6 plus 128 no problems with factory 8.0 so I put 8.0.2 and it runs as good as factory 8 no problems so far. Have not backed up though to itunes yet so I could go back to my 8.0 backup.

Speeds on speed test no improvement at work high speed fiber (60 Mbps down average, 30 Mbps up, this is compared to my iPad air 128 with 140 Mbps down and 30 Mbps up on 8.0.2.

Come on, Apple, you're better than this. Wifi shouldn't be an issue...seriously.

I've noticed mine drop completely, maybe twice over last couple days. When I go into wifi settings there is just the little wheel spinning as if it is looking for a connection. So far a simple reboot does the trick. Last night it dropped and I went into general>reset and I chose 'reset network settings'. Phone shut down, I rebooted, searched for connection and re-entered my wifi password. Haven't lost it in last 12-15 hours. So we'll see.

Just really hoping for a newer update in the near future that will resolve what shouldn't be a problem to begin with.

iPhone 6 - 8.0.2

Same on my iPhone5c I thought I was the only one with this issue at first glad I looked this up.

Please test my workaround posted today, please read it!!!

I was really excited about the New iOS. I got a New 5S and an iPad mini. Now I'm very sad. Because they are both very slow and I have to reboot daily to connect to Wi-Fi. The whole phone just seems to run slow. Please fix this Apple. Thank You. And I'm in Chicago.

Thanks - I just checked my R700 and I know I upgraded its firmware only months ago the release notes for new version (not sure of the date) is available now.

I got a used iphone 5c for my daughter with IOS8 already installed.  Needless to say, I returned it because of the wifi problems that other people are having..  It would find a network, connect to it but, I couldn't get on the internet at all.  Also, it would drop the connection.  I tried resetting the network settings, turning off wifi networking.  None of it worked.    Apple really needs to be reading their own forums for these types of posts.

For those who have updated their DNS settings to 8.8.8.8, did this fix your issues permanently (meaning, at least until Apple presumably would provide a fix)?

Or, did the slow/intermittent WIFI issue come back after 10-20 minutes?

Changed yesterday to 8.8.8.8 and still working better, not 100%...

I've changed three settings:

- Switched from 802.11b+g+n to 802.11g+n in my router

- Set an FIXED WiFi channel in my router (was AUTO)

- Changed DNS entry in my iPhone to an alternative DNS

This fixed the issue to 100% (since yesterday morning) - no dropped Wifi - no slow connection

But again: This is a workaround not a solution!

It's work to switch airdrop for everyone. But every time I moved (switch to extended airport express) I need to do same step!

IRONICALLY MY WIFI CRASHED (again) AS I WAS SEARCHING FOR THE WIFI ISSUE!!

Just so folks know there is hope until Apple brings out a fix, we have a iPhone 5s, 6, and iPads 3 and 4.

They all seem to be connecting fine. (I'm only on this topic because I was searching for something else.)

We do connect to an Airport Extreme, and we are using an alternate DNS, (Open DNS) though I don't see how that would make a difference offhand. But people have mentioned both these issues.

One this a lot of the fixes have in common is just making changes, whether in settings or resetting. Never hurts to reset after a major update.

It is hard to feel how widespread this problem is, (people without the problem are mostly not going to post), but it doesn't help if it is relatively rare if it affects you.

Good luck folks.