auto-join wifi not sticking in ios 11

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auto-join wifi not sticking in ios 11

Since buying a new iPhone 8 Plus it will not auto-join my home WiFi network. I tick “auto join” and when I leave and then return it is not still ticked. I suspect it has to do with the new control center WiFi switch behavior since I use that to disconnect when I leave but I’m not certain. Any ideas?

Posted on Oct 18, 2017 6:10 PM

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REvans80 Author

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Oct 19, 2017 10:47 AM in response to brenden dv

When I return home however WiFi is already re-enabled in Control Center. I don’t turn it back on, but I guess since turning off WiFi in Control Center doesn’t really turn off the WiFi radio, that’s why it is still on. So this auto-join behavior is a feature, not a bug then.

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brenden dv

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Oct 19, 2017 10:27 AM in response to REvans80

Hey REvans80,

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. I can see that you're having issues with your Wi-Fi stating that it won't auto-join known networks if you leave and return to the network area. You also mentioned a crucial component regarding the functions in Control Center that appears to be the cause for this behavior. As it turns out, this is not a bug but the way this was designed to work. The link below can explain why.

Use Bluetooth and Wi-Fi in Control Center with iOS 11

Disconnect from Wi-Fi networks

Open Control Center and tap . The icon will dim and your device will disconnect from any network that you're connected to.

While Wi-Fi is disabled, auto-join for any nearby Wi-Fi networks will also be disabled until:

You turn on Wi-Fi in Control Center.

You connect to a Wi-Fi network in Settings > Wi-Fi.

Hope this helps.

Cheers.

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