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Wi-Fi Not Working on iPhone but Working on Other Devices

Charlotte Bayley
Charlotte Bayley

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Is Wi-Fi not working on iPhone but working on other devices? Has your iPhone still not been able to use Wi-Fi after several connections? What can you do if you have this problem? Is there a solution?

The answer is yes! This article will discuss the causes of the connection problem and present several methods to solve it.

wifi not working on iPhone but working on other devices


Why Is My Wi-Fi Not Working on My iPhone but Working on Other Devices?

If you are facing a situation where Wi-Fi is not working on your iPhone while other devices are connecting without any issues, there are a few additional factors for you to consider:

Wrong password: If this only happens on the iPhone, you may have entered the wrong password, which will cause the Wi-Fi connection to take a long time and eventually fail.

Maximum device limit: Routers have a limited capacity for simultaneous connections, which means they can only handle a certain number of devices connected to the network. If the number of connected devices exceeds the router's capacity, it may have trouble connecting to the Wi-Fi.

Software bugs and glitches: If Wi-Fi does not work after the update, this may be due to system incompatibility, as the newly released system is not yet perfect.

Airplane mode enabled: If your iPhone is in Airplane mode, you are not allowed to connect to the Wi-Fi network.

How to Fix Wi-Fi Not Working on iPhone but Working on Other Devices?

Having learned the possible reasons behind the Wi-Fi connectivity issue, let's explore some effective methods to resolve it:

Solution 1: Check if the iPhone Is on Airplane Mode

If you see a plane icon on the top screen, it indicates that you have turned on Airplane mode. To make the Wi-Fi network function, you need to turn it off.

Based on your iPhone model, swipe the screen, up or down, to access Control Center, and tap on the plane icon, disabling it. Then try to connect the Wi-Fi again.

turn off airplane mode

Solution 2: Reconnect to the Wi-Fi Network

If the connection keeps spinning, make sure you've entered the correct Wi-Fi password. Here is how you can reconnect to the network:

Step 1: Tap Settings > Wi-Fi, then tap on the Info icon next to the network name. On the next page, tap Forget This Network.

forget this network

Step 2: After disconnecting from the network, reconnect to it and make sure the password you entered is correct.

Solution 3: Restart iPhone

Restarting can resolve many common iPhone issues, including Wi-Fi not working on the iPhone but working on other devices. Try to restart the iPhone and then reconnect to the network. Learn How to Restart iPhone.

Solution 4: Reset Network Settings

If the password is correct but the Wi-Fi network is still not working, consider resetting network settings. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.

navigate general

Step 2: Tap Reset > Reset Network Settings, then enter your screen lock password to restart the device.

tap reset network settings

Solution 5: Check the Number of Devices Connected to the Router

There is a maximum number of devices that can be connected to the router.

If the number of connected devices reaches the limit, it may be difficult to connect an iPhone to the network until an existing device is disconnected or the router settings are adjusted. The device may display an error message or continue to search for a network without success.

Access router settings and log in to the router to check whether the iPhone is excluded from the connection or not.

Solution 6: Update the iOS version with iTunes

An outdated iOS version can indeed contribute to device compatibility issues, unfixed bugs, and glitches, potentially affecting Wi-Fi connectivity. Therefore, it is highly recommended to upgrade your iOS to the latest version available. Here's how you can do it:

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to the computer and put it into recovery mode.

Step 2: Launch iTunes (on PC) or Finder (on Mac).

Step 3: A dialogue box will appear, presenting you with the options to Update or Restore. Choose the Update option. Subsequently, the program will initiate the download of a firmware package aimed at upgrading your device. Simply follow the instructions displayed on the screen to carry out the installation process successfully.

click update

Solution 7: Utilize iSumsoft iOS Refixer

If you encounter this issue after updating, you can utilize iSumsoft iOS Refixer, a professional tool designed specifically for repairing iPhones. This tool offers two methods to resolve the connectivity problem, one of which, Standard Mode, ensures that no data loss will occur during the repair process.

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Here is how to use iSumsoft iOS Refixer:

Step 1: Download and install iSumsoft iOS Refixer, then launch it and connect the iPhone to the PC.

Step 2: Select System Repair.

select system repair

Step 3: Select Standard Mode.

select one of the modes

Step 4: Click Start.

click start

Step 5: Download a firmware package by clicking Download.

click download

Step 6: Wait for the download to complete and then click Repair, starting to fix Wi-Fi not working on iPhone but working on other devices.

click repair

Step 7: When "Repair successfully" appears on the screen, your iPhone has been repaired and will reboot automatically.

repair successfully