Wi-Fi not working on iOS 8.4

An Apple Store.

Lol. At this point, I'm thinking my next phone will be made by Samsung or LG. Give me a stable OS over an unstable OS with a bunch of updates, please. I'm not as mad as I was the other day, but I'm still pretty annoyed. Apple needs to step up their game & realize that the more complex they make their devices/software, the more unstable it will become.

Apple, please please please go back to simplicity!

Please hurry up with the purchase of a Galaxy, telling us is boring, don't tell, buy.

Before you go to an Apple store or authorized re-seller, try making sure that you are consistently using the same DNS addresses in all devices. This resolved my issue. I used Googl's DNS addresses which are 8.8.8.8 and 8/8/4/4 in all of the following:

• Netgear DSL modem
• AirPort Extreme
• All iOS devices (iPad 2, 5g iPod touch)

As soon as I did this WiFi immediately began to work.

I'll let you know!

I have an iPad 2.

After updated to iOS 8.4 two days ago, now it's facing the same issue, Wifi disconnected and unable to join back to the same Wifi network;

I tried to join to 5G wifi network on the same router, it's also failed.

After tried to forget the network to rejoin the network again, it kept responding "Incorrect password for...". I did Reset Network Settings it still didn't work.

I tried to change my router's DNS setting to Google DNS servers as recommended. After that, all attempts to join Wifi network were still failed; however, by luck, I tried to join to the 5G Wifi network, it's suddenly work fine... for now.

Not sure how long it will work this time.

Hi Frank,

Any idea on what to do if your phone won't even find the network? My ipad still finds it so does our 2 laptops just not my phone

davemegan wrote:

Hi Frank,

Any idea on what to do if your phone won't even find the network? My ipad still finds it so does our 2 laptops just not my phone

That symptom is a new one on me, at least for this particular issue. You wouldn't have Airplane Mode turned on or WiFi turned off, right? The network isn't hidden, correct?

Failing all that, your iPhone should remember the network or at least detect it so that it can be selected manually.

Had screen freeze issues along with wifi issues. Updated IOS 8.4 via iTunes twice, reset network twice (including rebooting of modem and router) and reset phone several times. Nothing worked until I disabled Find my iPhone. Then, slowly screen began to function and wifi began to be detected again after the phone being locked up for two days, useless.

Enabled Find my iPhone and the phone started to freeze again. Disabled again...Now, the iPhone is working again.

Made an appointment at the Genius Bar, but if there are no more issues with the Find my iPhone off. I will wait until there is an IOS but fix.

Hi Frank,

No the phone wasn't in airplane mode altho I did try it just in case that worked. The network isn't hidden but is password protected. All other devices (2 laptops, windows 8 phone, samsung galaxy and ipad) all had no issue. Tried to set it manually but it just said it couldn't find it. Also reset the network setting on my phone but nope nothing worked. Got home and it picked up the one here no problem so I have no idea why it had a problem at the bach.

Disabling of Find my iPhone helped me as well. But anyway it's not a permanent solution.

Till a bug fix, it's fine for me. Not sure of a permanent solution until then.

Had the same issue after upgrading. I have Comcast and the only thing that worked for me was unplugging the router and plugging it back in. Once it reset, my iPhone found the wi-fi home network immediately. Hope it's as easy a fix for others. Good luck!

steve.mccormick2 wrote:

Are you serious? There are multiple threads, with many different users with multiple types of devices that worked perfectly fine before upgrading to iOS 8.4. Now we are having wifi connectivity problems. Why would you suggest taking the hardware to an Apple Store?

Are you serious? A suggestion was made to assist the OP in resolving the problem and you want to start a debate.

If it has NEVER been jailbroke, here are some standard repair procedures:

First, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...

Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.

If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. It could take well over an hour! Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow the on-screen directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."

At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod. As before, say "yes." Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time. If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device. Corrective action is simple - choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.

If you're unable to do the Restore (or it doesn't help), go into Recovery Mode per the instructions here. You WILL lose all of your data (game scores, etc,) but, for the most part, you can redownload apps and music without being charged again. Also, read this.