Continuity Camera won't turn off — and it disconnects my phone from WiFi

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Continuity Camera won't turn off — and it disconnects my phone from WiFi

I've followed the directions to turn off Continuity Camera on my iPhone. I've unchecked Automatic Video Selection on FaceTime > Video. But my phone keeps being booted off Wifi anyway. This is very annoying and is eating into my data plan.

I get the following message :

iPhone Wi-Fi Disconnected

To optimise Continuity Camera, your iPhone has disconnected from Wi-Fi. Plug it in with a cable to use Wi-Do.

(Side note: what is the point of auto-disconnecting from Wi-Fi?? This makes no sense and, as I said, makes me use my data plan, grrr!)

How do I make this stop once and for all please?

Thanks

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 18, 2025 1:43 PM

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Old Toad

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Jul 18, 2025 2:13 PM in response to fzgy

Have you tried a hard re-boot on the phone?

To perform a hard reboot (also known as a forced restart) on an iPhone with Face ID (iPhone X and later), press and quickly release the volume up button, then press and quickly release the volume down button, and finally, press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.

Also on your Mac boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and reboot normally and test.

NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following;

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.

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