iPad Air, updated to iOS 8.1. Wifi almost unusable

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iPad Air, updated to iOS 8.1. Wifi almost unusable

I'm using an iPad Air. I've always kept the version of iOS up to date, and have never had wifi issues. Yesterday I updated from 8.0.2 to 8.1 and ever since the wifi has been really slow (0.1mbps instead of 10mbps). All other devices are fine. I've tried resetting the network settings on the ipad, and it fixes the problem for about 5 minutes, but then the speed drops again. After a bit of investigation, I see that this is an issue that a lot of people had with earlier versions of iOS 8, but it's never happened to me before 8.1.

Is there a reliable workaround to this problem, or do I need to wait for Apple to fix this (new?) problem with iOS 8.1?

iPad Air, iOS 8.1

Posted on Oct 21, 2014 7:59 AM

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ben909909 Author

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Oct 21, 2014 1:33 PM in response to ben909909

I phoned Apple about this, and they essentially talked me through what I'd already done.... i.e reset network settings on iPad and restart my router. As I expected the wifi speed returned to normal, but only for a short while, and now it's back to around 0.1mbps.

I wish Apple gave us the option to rollback to our previous version of the operating system. Hoping for a quick resolution to this.

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Oct 21, 2014 2:41 PM in response to ben909909

Go to settings Reset Network settings After Reset you need to enter your Router wireless key Also turn your Router for 30 seconds Also have a look on website for your Router make and see if any firmware updates Are available. Bsydd uk

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Oct 21, 2014 2:44 PM in response to Briansyddall

Thanks Brian, but as I said I've already done exactly that (many times). Doing what you've suggested is just a very temporary fix - i.e 5 minutes or so, then the speed drops to nearly zero.

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Oct 22, 2014 1:13 AM in response to ben909909

i have the same problem on my iPhone 5C

after resetting network it goes fine for just about lets say 10 minutes, after that it all went slow & sometimes disconnect

really regret upgrading to iOS 8, all went fine on iOS 7, this is very dissapointing.

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NokedLee

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Oct 22, 2014 2:32 AM in response to ben909909

Hi Guys,

I had the same problems after upgrading to 8.1. First slow wifi, then after network settings reset My devices (Iphone 6 and Ipad Air) wouldn't even connect to wifi... The Iphone did connect after a while, but it was very very slow. The Ipad could only connect if I entered manually the IP, gateway, etc. but this was no solution, because the wifi was still slow and unstable. So I was very angy and upset...

After it I reseted the network settings again, turned off the wifi on both devices, rebooted them and also rebooted my router. After this everything worked for me as they should, Iphone and Ipad had good wifi connections and were fast as they should be.

I think the key was for me the router reboot. So maybe it is worth a try to reboot Your routers also.

Best luck,

G

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psychsir

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Oct 22, 2014 7:23 AM in response to NokedLee

I Am experiencing similar problems with connect and drop problems with my wifi like I had with 802. First upgrading to 8.1 was fine but after a day the issues are the same. However, this only happens at my home network but i don't experience it at work. At work I have a 30/30 M line but at home I have a .8/8 M up/down line. At home my wifi on my iPad Air gets disconnected when try to stream some videos on my NBA app.

APple needs to fix this issue.

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WBRacing

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Oct 22, 2014 11:13 AM in response to psychsir

WIfi has been dropping all the time everyday on my iPad Air Since iOS 8, astonishing that it STILL hasn't been fixed. 😠

It just dropped posting this reply...

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Oct 22, 2014 11:25 AM in response to ben909909

My iPad2 is running straight fast and normal after 3 hard boots and Reset, Reset All Settings.

Download 17Mbps. Upload 13Mbps

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Oct 22, 2014 11:47 AM in response to ben909909

Go to the website for the make of your Router check for a firmware update I did and wifi speed went up getting 22 mobs now Bsydd uk

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psychsir

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Oct 23, 2014 2:23 AM in response to WBRacing

wifi with 8.1 is still unstable. Wifi connection gets dropped when I stream videos, like an NBA video on the NBA app. This is true for my iPad Air & iPhone 5 with 8.1. However, this phenomena only occurs at home. With my wifi network at work I have none of these wifi connection problems. My assumption is that at work I have a 30/30M up/down line but at home I have a .8/8 M line. This is really puzzling.

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psychsir

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Oct 23, 2014 9:05 AM in response to ben909909

I Just discovered another issue besides wifi connection dropping when streaming videos, I'd just took a picture of a note from my Evernote program. Right after I took the picture and try to save the note with picture, the wifi connection drops.

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Oct 23, 2014 10:43 AM in response to ben909909

Seriously, if the new iOS 8 not ready, don't just release, this is a ****** released a crappy iso 8 with 3 continuous failure updates. Does Apple understand this crappy iOS 8 with many things issued, like wifi, Safari frozen could cost people losing money and wasting their time.

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hokievol

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Oct 23, 2014 11:08 AM in response to ben909909

I have same issue. iPhone is working at 10 mbps, Macbook Pro at 35 mbps, iPad <1 mbps. Apple needs to at least acknowledge the issue and get a fix moving ASAP.

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Oct 23, 2014 3:11 PM in response to ben909909

I Am using an iPad mini 2, iOS 8.1, and I'm experiencing same problem with Wi-Fi, with frequent drops...

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Oct 23, 2014 4:33 PM in response to ben909909

I am having the exact same issue with a new IPOD Touch 5th generation: Wifi connectivity has dropped dramatically after moving from ios 8.02 to 8.1. Very frustrating.

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