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frimpo Author

Level 1

14 points

iOS 11.4 - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth no longer function

Just updated my iPhone 6 to iOS 11.4 and now my Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are perpetually off. When I go into the settings it will no show both as off and the slider cannot be moved to the on position. When I swipe up for the control I can turn on bluetooth (which does not stay on) and Wi-Fi shows as off and cannot be turned on.

I've searched for fixes (including resetting network settings, restarting the device) and still the above issue persists. Is there a possible fix or is time to retire this iPhone 6?

iPhone 6, iOS 11.4

Posted on May 30, 2018 4:28 PM

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BAZZABLACKSTON

Level 1

13 points

Posted on Jun 17, 2018 10:18 AM

You are NOT the only one. 11.4 and 11.3 are a nightmare. Unbelievable that these problems occur unless they are intended to. So many people I know that have Iphone users for life are changing to android. As in

Many. Wish support were more helpful in fixing .

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Sep 8, 2018 2:46 PM in response to frimpo

I found a way to make iPhone Bluetooth work is to turn off the Bluetooth in your ipad then turn on bluetooth in your iphone. Worked for me. I tried every suggestion listed here. Then I turn Bluetooth off in my iPad. iPhone worked

LaMatti

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4 points

Oct 22, 2018 2:11 AM in response to frimpo

Turn off any other Bluetooth device nearby. Other phones, IPads or speakers.

Having an other Apple device sending and receiving signals nearby effects your phone.

You can notice this when searching for the device you want to connect, other phones and computers appear on the list, but not the one you want. The Bluetooth works, but gets interfiered by the other devices sending in the same frequency.

When the connection you’re after is saved. Turn the other Bluetooth devices again.

Dhiney

Level 1

4 points

Jun 4, 2018 10:31 AM in response to frimpo

My Bluetooth is working but all the devices are listed by their address not their names except for 3. (iPhone 8 plus)

May 31, 2018 3:43 AM in response to frimpo

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204324

frimpo Author

Level 1

14 points

May 30, 2018 4:43 PM in response to julieda

Hi julieda, I have tried both, and unfortunately neither worked. Thank you, though!

May 31, 2018 6:57 AM in response to panchososa694

That's a dead link. That was a useful KB article, but Apple deleted it a couple of years ago.

Jun 22, 2018 12:02 AM in response to spunky_lausanne

11.4 Blue tooth will not turn on - permanently shows spinning icon - shows turn on hon home screen but nothing more

joanramu

Level 1

4 points

Jun 24, 2018 11:41 AM in response to Jamsop1

Im fed up with this issue. No Bluetooth speaker Option available. Considering letting go of Apple even thou all my 5 electronic devices areApple.

joanramu

Level 1

4 points

Jun 24, 2018 11:45 AM in response to Branta_uk

What???? Pay for support? For an issue that is Apples developers error? Nooooo way!

iOS 11.4 - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth no longer function