iphone 8 plus wifi issues

I’m having a different set of wifi issues. My wifi on my 8 Plus says it’s connected, but none of my apps register the wifi connection.

Plex says connect to wifi to sync even though I am connected.

Reeder won’t cache images because it thinks I am not connected to wifi.

The only way to fix it seems to shut off cellular data then suddenly it will work over wifi.

I have 8 Plus with plenty of wifi issues. I notice it the most when using airplay as I like to use Pandora over airplay to an airport express hooked up to my bose speakers. It has become the most frustrating and irritating thing. I usually need to disable wifi and close all apps a number of times before I can stream to my airport express, then if I get a phone call, when the call is over the connection is dead and have to go through a long process to get it back. Likewise if I leave the room and go outside and return, the connection is dead and go through process again. SO frustrating. It used to just work always. Many things used to just work. Starting to lose faith.

I JUST bought the iphone 8, and this is happening to me too. It's frustrating when you spend good money on an expensive product only to have it do this. Apple, get your you-know-what together and remedy this issue. Please. I'm becoming more and more frustrated with the quality of your products and services, and I've been loyal to you for so freaking long.

I’ve the same issue. On the same network I’m using iPad, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6 and I used iPhone 7 too. Only the iPhone 8 is having this problem, mainly the issue is happening when the phone is swlitching to the repeater or back to the main router; iPhone 8 is not getting the IP address and I’ve to switch off the WiFi and reactivate it. This is very frustrating.

I already restore the iPhone 8 as new phone (no backup) and the issue it’s the same.

@Apple, what we can do? Hopping it’s not an hardware problem are you working to release a fix?

Yeh, I’ve the same problem...everytime I leave a room and it connects to another booste, same network it freezes....wife has a iPhone 7 ,iPad and a iPod touch and they have no problem 😬😬sort ya stuff out apple, this clearly is a software problem

Anyone in the uk with Sky Q? There lies your problem...I have recently discovered that its not just my iphone 8 dropping wifi...its also my mac and my smart tv, and the wife’s iphone 6. Looking at sky q forums on the issue, there’s just as many complaints as on this thread!

I am having this issue with my iPhone 8 Plus running iOS 11.1.1. The wifi keeps disconnecting which is a major problem at my home due to poor cellular service. I have already gone through all the steps outlined in your article and am still having the issue.

I’m having the same issue on my 8 plus. Shows as connected to Wi-Fi but apps don’t work such as whatsapp.

I have to disable Wi-Fi on phone and re enable then works for a while.

I’m on Sky Q but all other devices are fine, including multiple other iOS devices.

Please fix this Apple! I’m tempted to move back to Android.

I got a replacement iphone8plus from Apple and I still have the same issue. When I’m near to the router there’s WiFi connection and when I’m far from the router there is WiFi connection. I’ve never had and don’t have this issue with any of my other divices.

There must be a design fault in the iPhone 8plus and I think Apple should give a partial refund to compensate!

I am also experiencing the same problem. I went to the Apple store who told me this isn’t a reported issue! I’ve followed all recommended steps for full test etc and still no better. I hope that Apple are working on this as it’s extremely frustrating !

I had the same problem with WiFi not auto connecting then falling off. I went into settings > WiFi> I selected my WiFi connection and tapped on (I) I saw the Auto Join was disabled. I think this may have happened during the last update. It fixed my problem

Unfortunately, nothing helps.

I've done all steps, even a factory reset. The Wi-Fi connection is dropping all the time. Can't even do a iCloud back-up before it drops.

Same with my iPhone X (64 GB)

Same with my wife's iPhone 8 (64 GB)

Both devices are running 11.1.2

I have 8 Plus with plenty of wifi issues. I notice it the most when using airplay as I like to use Pandora over airplay to an airport express hooked up to my bose speakers. It has become the most frustrating and irritating thing. I usually need to disable wifi and close all apps a number of times before I can stream to my airport express, then if I get a phone call, when the call is over the connection is dead and have to go through a long process to get it back. Likewise if I leave the room and go outside and return, the connection is dead and go through process again. SO frustrating. It used to just work always. Many things used to just work. Starting to lose faith.

I opened a case with Apple, followed below steps which worked for me.

Installed 11.2 yesterday through phone (don’t upgate through phone).

Steps

1. Take a phone backup on computer through iTunes

2. Restore phone (iPhone 8 Plus) through iTunes In desktop. It was approximately 2.75GB

3. One done, setup the phone as a new iPhone. Don’t restore from backup at this point.

4. Once all the phone setup done, restore the backup taken in step 1.

5. All done... earlier my wifi speed was showing ~8mbps. Now it is showing ~40mbps

I hope this will help!!

Hi

Turn your router off for 20 /30 seconds when it's back on go to settings on iPhone down to reset Reset network settings After reset enter your router wireless key.

Cheers

Brian 🇬-1F1E7;

Ps if you are a long way from router buy a wifi booster like tp link.

Go to website for your make of router check for firmware update.