My iPod touch 5 keeps randomly disconnecting from the WiFi

iPod touch 5th generation (Blue)

iOS Version: 9.3.1 (13E238)

Model: ND717LL/A


My iPod touch 5th generation keeps on disconnecting from my home's WiFi without being able to reconnect. Moving it closer to the router does not fix it nor does forgetting the network or restarting the network adapter. My only temporary fix is to restart the device but it only lasts for a while and disconnects without being able to reconnect.

iPod touch, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on Apr 24, 2016 5:47 PM

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Apr 25, 2016 1:03 AM in response to dmcculloch

Does the iOS device connect to other networks? If yes that tends to indicate a problem with your network.

Does the iOS device see the network?

Any error messages?

Do other devices now connect/stay connected to this network?

Did the iOS device stay connected to this network before?

Try the following to rule out a software problem:

- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost

Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at

least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

- Power off and then back on your router

.- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings

- iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network

- iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

- Restore from backup. See:

iOS: How to back up

- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.

If still problem and it does not connect to any networks make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.

Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

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My iPod touch 5 keeps randomly disconnecting from the WiFi

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