Wifi won’t turn on

Robina59 Said:

"Wifi won’t turn on: My wifi button won’t turn on and no networks are shoeing"

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For reference...

Troubleshooting iPhone WiFi:

A. About having No Internet Connection:

Just because you are connected to a network, does not mean you have an Internet connection. You may be connected to an internal LAN, and not to the Internet.

A few thoughts to try...

I. Clear the Temporary Internet Files:

• Cookies perform remembrance of certain site-entered data.
• Cache keeps a snapshot of the last time you visited a site.
• Go Here: Clear your browsing history in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

II. Restart your Router:

1. Power: off the router
2. Wait: 30 seconds
3. Power: It back on

III. Boot in Safe Mode:

In Safe Mode, Login Items do not run at login, certain preferences are set aside, and damaged system files are then reset. So, once booted in to Safe Mode, wait 30 seconds, and then boot up normally, attempting another update install. For instructions, go here: How to Use safe Mode on your Mac - Apple Support

IV. Try a New Admin User:

What happens when you create a new administrator user, and log into it? Do you still get this error? If not, then it is likely an error with the current user. If so, then it is likely an error with your Mac.

V. Reset your SMC and your NVRAM:

(Applies to Intel-Basel Macs Only) Sometimes changes (i.e. Installations) are made to the system and then settings (i.e. Networking) become corrupted, technically. So, reset both on your Mac. So, reset the SMC and reset the NVRAM or PRAM. It might take three tries. to fix this. So, be certain you have the time to do so.

Start With This:

• Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
• How to Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

VI. Add Back the Network:

1. Go to: Settings
2. Tap: Wi-Fi
3. Remove: the network
4. Wait: 30 seconds
5. Add: the network back

Robina59 Said:

"Wifi won’t turn on: My wifi button won’t turn on and no networks are shoeing"

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Troubleshooting iPhone WiFi:

A few thoughts to try:

I. Start Here: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch won't Connect to a Wi-Fi Network - Apple Support

II. Clear the Temporary Internet Files:

• Cookies perform remembrance of certain site-entered data.
• Cache keeps a snapshot of the last time you visited a site.
• Go Here: Clear the History and Cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch - Apple Support

III. Restart your Router:

1. Power: off the router
2. Wait: 30 seconds
3. Power: It back on

IV. Reconnect to your Network:

1. Go to: Settings
2. Tap: Wi-Fi
3. Disable: Wi-Fi
4. Wait: 30 seconds
5. Enable: Wi-Fi

V. Add Back the Network:

1. Go to: Settings
2. Tap: Wi-Fi
3. Remove: the network
4. Wait: 30 seconds
5. Add: the network back

VI. Reset All Network Settings to Default:

Example of items that will be reset: (Wi-Fi Passwords, VPN Connections, etc):

1. Go To: Settings
2. Tap: General
3. Tap: Reset
4. Tap: Reset Network Settings.
5. Enter: [Your Passcode]

Try a Forced Restart.......Force restart iPhone - Apple Support

If no luck, then it is likely that the Wi-Fi chip has failed. Bluetooth may also be affected.

Make an appointment at the Apple Store or take the phone to an authorized Apple service shop so they can go over your options with you.

You can find a list of authorized shops in your area by using the link just below:

Find Locations

Bob Timmons Said:

"The OP is reporting that the Wi-Fi switch on his iPhone will not turn on."

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Use it all as a reference to troubleshoot WiFi while reading this thread.

The OP is reporting that the Wi-Fi switch on his iPhone will not turn on.

Settings > Wi-Fi. The "slider" will not move and the Wi-Fi setting is grayed out.

None of your troubleshooting steps will have any effect on the issue that the OP is reporting.....unless Wi-Fi on the iPhone will turn on.

Did you have a suggestion to address the issue that the OP is reporting?

I need Wi-Fi