How to fix the Wi-Fi problem on iPhone or iPad under iOS 12

How to fix the Wi-Fi problem on iPhone or iPad under iOS 12


When I tried some of the Reliable solutions, one of them managed to solve the WiFi problem on my iOS 12 device. As a result, my run with the latest iOS iteration has returned to the fast track. And you? Facing the same roadblock? Give a chance to the following tips to solve the obstacle.
Check Your W-Fi Router


Sometimes the Wi-Fi router can also be the culprit behind network problems. So, give a new start.


Try turning off your WiFi router, then unplug it from the power source. Now take a cup of coffee and wait about 10 minutes. Then, reconnect it and reconnect it to the power source.


Note: Try to connect to another Wi-Fi network, if it is available to you. If you do not encounter any roadblock using other networks, your WiFi connection will be at fault. Therefore, I suggest you talk to your network provider.
Give a new start to the WiFi network and your device



Give the WiFi Network and Your Device a Fresh Start


Disconnect your device from the Wi-Fi, reboot it and then reconnect to the network.


Step #1. Launch Settings app → Tap on Wi-Fi.





Step #2. Now, you need to tap on the “i” button next to a Wi-Fi network. Now, tap on Forget This Network and confirm.





Step #3. Next, turn off Wi-Fi.





Now, hard reset your device.


To reboot iPhone SE, 6s Plus, 6s or earlier, you need to press and hold home and power ON/OFF buttons at once for about 10 seconds.





To reboot iPhone 7/7 Plus, just press and hold ON/OFF and volume down buttons simultaneously.





To reboot your iPhone X, iPhone 8/8 Plus, press and release volume up button, press and release volume down button. Then, you have to press and hold side button until Apple logo appears.





After the device has rebooted, turn on Wi-Fi. Then, connect to the network as usual.


The problem should be fixed now. If you have found the success, wonderful! But if you are still struggling to get over the line, don’t be disappointed. It’s time to go for a bit advanced solutions.
Reset Network Settings


One of the most reliable tricks to shoot out the ill-functioning Wi-Fi on iOS devices has long been resetting the network settings. So, give it a go.


Step #1. Launch Settings app on your device → Go to General.





Step #2. Tap on Reset → Tap on Reset Network Settings.





Step #3. Enter your iPhone Passcode and confirm.





Now, connect to the Wi-Fi. It should be all right. If the problem persists, move on to the next solution.
Turn off Wi-Fi Networking Services


Try turning off Wi-Fi networking services on your device. Once disabled, it stops your location from being used for Wi-Fi networking.


Step #1. Launch Settings app → Tap on Privacy.





Step #2. Now, you need to tap on Location Services → Go to System Services.





Step #3. Now turn off the switch next to Wi-Fi networking.





Once the problem is resolved and Wi-Fi starts functioning properly, you can turn on this feature. To do so, follow the same steps mentioned above and then toggle on the switch for Wi-Fi networking.
Disable VPN


If you are using VPN, turn it off for awhile to see if it solves the problem. You can turn it off from the Settings app. To find out more about how VPN apps work, jump over to this complete guide.
Set Custom DNS


On a few occasions switching to Google DNS or OpenDNS could has helped me in resolving the Wi-Fi problem on my iPhone. Therefore, I would suggest you to not to leave out this trick. Head over to this guide to change DNS settings on your iOS device.
Downgrade from iOS 12 to iOS 11/Update


If you have come to this far, the bug would be the wrecker-in-chief. Hence, it will be a wise idea to take a backseat at least for now. I mean, go back to iOS 11 from iOS 12.


Don’t want to return to iOS 11? Then, wait for the iOS 12 update and once it’s there, upgrade your device.


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Wrapping up


Let me know which one of the above solutions worked for you in troubleshooting the issue. And yes, if you have found any other way to resolve this problem, do let us know that as well.