iPhone 12 won't link to home wifi

Simply says “unable to join network”. Password is correct/saved and manually entering does not work so I have to restart the phone at least once a day for it remember how to join. SAD!

iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 28, 2025 1:39 PM

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ChrisJ4203

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Jan 28, 2025 1:42 PM in response to mipanu

Forget the network, then go into Settings and Reset Network Settings, then join the network again. Resetting the network settings will result in losing passwords for wi-fi networks. Go to Settings>General>Transfer or Reset Phone>Reset>Reset Network Settings

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