A Final Fix For iOS 6 WiFi Problems?

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** Update 10.29.12 **  I’ve been covering the iOS 6 WiFi problem from day 1 (actually from the first hour iOS 6 was released) – I don’t profess to know everything, but I’ve found (and a lot of the readers that have communicated with me have also found) that more than likely one of the fixes I’ve written about below will resolve your WiFi connectivity issue.  If not, then it’s possible your WiFi problem is outside the scope of iOS 6.

 

 

ios 6 wifi problems

** UPDATE 10.11.12 **

Here’s a 100% confirmed fix for iOS 6 WiFi connection problems on your iPhone & iPad (also a video “how to”) >>http://wp.me/p10Eoa-2hA

 

 

I’ve written about this problem since… let me see… oh yeah, since about 2 hours after iOS 6 was released on Saturday.

I’ve been helping people left and right, and unfortunately I’ve only been able to successfully resolve a handful of the iOS 6 WiFi problems.

That would be the one where, after you update to iOS 6 your WiFi no longer works on your iPhone or iPad.

Well, after documenting two previous methods for fixing the problem, which didn’t work all the time, I’ve come across a third method that is starting to actually work.

If you’d like to read about the two previous methods, then click here.  

So here’s a new, and perhaps a final, fix to the iOS 6 WiFi problems.  If you’ve upgrade to iOS 6 and WiFi on your iPad or iPhone aren’t working, then try this.

Another Fix for iOS 6 WiFi Problems:  Clear Cookies & Cache in Safari Browser

#1:  Click “Settings” on the home page of your iPhone or iPad

#2:  Scroll down and tap on “Safari”

#3:  You’ll now be looking at the settings of your Safari browser > go down to the “Clear History” and “Clear Cookies and Data” section and tap on both of those settings to clear everything out (one at a time please!).

Now turn your iPhone or iPad off completely to reboot, and when it comes back on let me know if this worked for you.

Don’t forget to check out the other two methods as well.  Just know that none of these have worked 100% of the time everyone.

Perhaps do all 3 > reboot > and just maybe…

Let me know in the comments if this fixes your iOS 6 WiFi problems.

In the meantime, I’m continuing my quest to find an ultimate fix for ya’ll!

ref:  BGR, CNET, Tablet Crunch

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  • User

    This doesn’t appear to have worked. I have tried the three fixes without any success. Since upgrading to iOS 6, wifi has been essentially bricked. I am unable to perform almost any tasks while connected to a wifi network. When I disconnect from a wifi network, I am able to work normally over cellular. This has resulted in about 6x the cellular data usage, stale email, etc. My cellular bill for this month is going to be attrocious, if I am unable to fix this in a reasonable time. I’ve also generally stopped using podcasts, as I can’t download any podcasts via wifi. If this issue continues much longer, I think I’m going to get an Android phone to replace my iPhone 4. The phone is essentially unusable as a smartphone, for my purposes.

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      wow… so all 3 fixes and none of them worked? I guess I’ll keep on looking then :-)

      • User

        I have wiped my phone clean and am restoring from an icloud backup. so far everything appears to be working…

        • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

          glad you back online with your iphone!

  • IOS6 frustration

    I too have tried all three methods, but to no avail. I am seriously frustrated! Each fix will show my wifi for a few minutes and sometimes will actually connect to the wifi for all of five minutes — then it’s off again. Half the time, the phone cannot even find my wifi! I hope someone can help find a fix.

  • Left Out

    :( none of those fixes worked for me. I have the sad situation of my wifi button being greyed out – I can’ t do anything. My husband and 2 boys have the same phone and upgraded without issue – what the? It’s really odd it’s so random. Help!?

  • Hemant Chandak

    all three options work only for few mins and then freezes again…..arghhh :-(

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      see my message above that I’m sending to everyone who still is having problems

  • iphone5er

    This was so easy and yet it worked PERFECTLY.

    THANKS ROBERT!!!!

  • iphone5er

    i’ve tried Network Reset, switch off iCloud, switch proxy to Auto, use DNS 8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4 , reboot, switch off LTE, switch off Cellular etc etc etc etc and nothing every worked.

    and when i tried the safari fix, BOOM.

    now wifi is blazingly fast. finally feel like the amazing phone which i thought i bought!

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  • http://www.facebook.com/eric.white.1650 Eric White

    what worked for me, sort of at least, is to set my laptop “Intel My WiFi” switch on. now the laptop act like another router and the ipad magically connects. I have reset the ipad (hold both buttons etc) done a clean reset on it, turned every damn option off and on. this is the only fix I have so far. sadly the computer must be on and open to work. but it is something I guess

  • ward09

    My problem was after trying these methods I would only get connection for a few minutes then it would stop. It would still show full signal strength, but no Internet. All the above methods worked for only a couple of minutes. What finally worked for me was switching my network to WEP. I was on WPA before, now everything works fine on WEP.

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      Oh awesome! thank you for adding this tip – I’m getting flooded with comments on other posts as well with people needing help.

      I’m now trying to figure out a way to compile all of this in a way that can help people – I have a bunch of fixes spread out all over the place.

      • ward09

        No problem. I’d rather still be on WPA, but at lest WEP will keep me online until Apple releases a fix.

        • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

          What’s the difference? (if you know off the top of your head, I’ll be reading up on it shortly as well)

          • ward09

            WPA is more secure than WEP, so I would prefer to stay WPA. That said, I’m just happy to have connection with my iPad again. FYI, I read some posts on Apple Support forms where people who started out on WEP had these same issues. It seems that there are several wifi issues out there, not just one with a single fix. For example, I never had the greyed-out wifi option that so many others have.

          • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

            Awesome… thank you so much for sharing! Hopefully it helps the people who are reading this!

          • djb

            It helped me! but I dont’ want to stay on WEP. Why is Apple being quiet about this?

          • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

            that’s a great question – some people here actually think I work for Apple but I can assure you I DO NOT!!!! So I don’t know the answer to “when” a fix is coming – I’m just here on the front lines finding work arounds and fixes.

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  • stoneycase22

    this worked for me. how long? If you dont hear back, than permanent fix.

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      glad this worked out for you! thanks for following up – this one fix seems to be the best one I’ve shared so far… thanks again

  • Alyssa

    tried all three with my Iphone 4 and they aren’t working. My network shows up but is not connecting. I have the apple wireless box so it’s annoying that they aren’t communicating!

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      Hi Alyssa, thanks for posting. I’ve been working on something today and need to test it out. But since I’m not having any problems with my WiFi I can’t test it here at my house.

      Would you be opposed to contacting me directly so I can use your iPhone and your WiFi network as my experiment? I believe I may have a solution but need to test it somewhere that’s currently not working (like your’s).

      If so, shoot me at text with your contact info to 706-363-0335.

      P.S. Or anyone else that’s having problems, and would be interested in me testing something with you, please shoot me your contact info to the number above.

      Thanks so much!

  • Tim

    Have tried all three to no avail. The problem I am facing is I see no wifi networks at all. My iphone 4 registers at least 10 wifi networks around me and connects with no problems. My iPad doesn’t seem to see any networks available.

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      (same message I’m posting to everyone who still can’t get things working)

      Do you know how to go into your command prompt on your computer > release your IP > then renew your IP??? If so, do that and then let me know if you can connect…

      If you don’t know how to do what I just described, you can contact me directly on my GVoice number at 706-363-0335 and I’d be happy to walk you through it. I’m thinking this might fix your issue.

      Thanks

  • Maria

    I’ve tried all 3 fixes, none are working for my iphone 4, fyi.

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      Let me ask you – do you know how to go into your command prompt > release your IP > then renew your IP??? If so, do that and then let me know if you can connect…

      Thanks

      • GC

        I have released the ip address from the setting section on the iPad. Is it different from the command prompt and if it is how do I do that?

  • N!k

    I too think the problem got something to do with WPA setting. If I use WEP setting, my new iPad with iOS 6 connects just fine. With WPA, it still connects but no internet access.

    • djb

      I agree. I can connect using WEP but my iPad 2 will not work using WPA or WPA2. SURELY APPLE will fix this, correct?

  • Mason B.

    My iPad 3 used to work fine prior to updating to iOS 6 in terms of connecting with my wifi properly. however, my ipad won’t connect to my wifi. I’ll tap the connection name, the ipad will attempt to connect. after 3 seconds, a pop-up will… pop up… and say “unable to join the network “(my network’s name)”. and i’ll tap Dismiss.

    I have tried all three solutions. And none of them work.

    if you have any solutions for my predicament, please contact me at:
    a.rastafurious.guy@gmail.com

    thanks!

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      just sent you a message

  • Ruben79

    This worked for me perfectly! Tried all the other methods and my wifi was still slow to non-existent. Reset my router, changed encryption and passwords, reset network settings to no avail. But cleared cookies and cache in Safari and it’s like it’s back to IOS5, responsive and working just great. Thanks Tablet Crunch! – I would’ve never figured that one out on my own. Still don’t understand it, since I hardly use Safari, but anyway it works.. I wonder if it will come back as cookies accumulate again..

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      Great! Glad it worked…

  • Breanna

    Didn’t work for me either… :( I have the iPhone 4

  • http://twitter.com/MalnarMario Mario Malnar

    Worked like a charm!

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      Awesome Mario! So glad it worked for you – I know how frustrating it can be…

  • Lauren

    Tried all three methods and no such luck. I go to Wifi and don’t even find my router in the options. However, my family’s phones connect, as well as my computer. So confused!

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      (same message I’m posting to everyone who still can’t get things working)

      Do you know how to go into your command prompt on your computer > release your IP > then renew your IP??? If so, do that and then let me know if you can connect…

      If you don’t know how to do what I just described, you can contact me directly on my GVoice number at 706-363-0335 and I’d be happy to walk you through it. I’m thinking this might fix your issue.

      Thanks

  • http://twitter.com/cismydrug Rakesh patel

    very simple solution just go to safari and clear all browsing history then go to settings,general,reset and reset network settings.done

  • Gordon

    No go. After the upgrade to iOS6 and following all of your suggestions, my iPad3 will not connect to iCloud and it will not wirelessly sync with Docs to Go app. It will connect to WiFi with no problem. I have not upgraded my iPhone3 and, at this point, do not intend to do so. Typical IT cluster regarding upgrades of any kind with any system.

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      Hi Gordon… I’d like to know if you could go into your command prompt on your computer > release your IP > then renew your IP??? If so, do that and then let me know if you can connect…

      If you don’t know how to do what I just described, you can contact me directly on my GVoice number at 706-363-0335 and I’d be happy to walk you through it. I’m thinking this might fix your issue.

      Thanks

  • Freqflyer

    None of these so-called fixes worked for my iPhone 4S.

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      Hi Freqflyer… do you happen to know how to enter your command prompt on your computer > release your IP > then renew your IP??? If so, do that and then let me know if you can connect…

      If you don’t know how to do what I just described, you can contact me directly on my GVoice number at 706-363-0335 and I’d be happy to walk you through it. I’m thinking this might fix your issue.

      Thanks

  • Wlc

    yes, your new method (without the other 2) worked for me on my I-Pad. Thanks so much.

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      woo hoo… so glad it worked for you! Come back to Tablet Crunch often and tell all your friends about us!

  • Molly Gee

    I used Final Fix – Settings – Safari etc and fingers crossed seems to have worked …Thanks….I was getting so frustrated with it I was about to head out and get a Galaxy SIII …

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      Awesome Molly! Glad it worked for… tell all your friends about us here at Tablet Crunch :-)

  • http://www.facebook.com/jeremy.mcentire Jeremy McEntire

    This worked for me, for some reason :)

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      maybe because I’m a genius???? Just kidding – I’m glad it worked for your Jeremy! and thanks for stopping by Tablet Crunch!

  • Elle

    This worked for my 4s! Although I didn’t have the problem immediately after updating to iOS 6. It would show I was connected to my network but wasn’t using it. But all is well now! Thanks!

  • http://twitter.com/iweeklydeal001 Melanie Anderson

    Thank you so much for this very informative post. I really
    find it very useful because there are so many television nowadays that only
    last 1 year or two then you’d definitely have to repair it. Sharing us this
    information can greatly help me as well as other people out there. Thanks

  • GC

    Tried all 3, nothing helped. Any new thoughts?

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      Hi GC – just out of curiosity (not sure if it will work) can you try this:

      Go to settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services (all the way at the bottom) > turn off every thing you see that is “on” (switch everything to “off”).

      Then turn your iPhone or iPad off and back on again (reboot).

      Let me know if you get connected.

      Thanks

      P.S. Feel free to call me directly as well at 706-363-0335 (this is pretty important to me)

      • Rick

        Tried this and guess what. I do get a steady Wi-Fi but I lose all internet connectivity. None of the apps to the internet will work. Everything is dead. Google.com, App store, etc. Turning location services off did nothing. I had to Forget my Network and then turn on location services to get internet. As well as turn on the settings!

        I think you are on to something. There is definitely a bug with these settings.

      • Zotman

        Tried all three solutions and then tried this. Still not able to connect to Wifi at work, but my home Airport connection is working. I don’t understand why one works and the other does not. Thanks for your help!

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      hey – not sure if you got it working yet or not, but try this if not >> http://bit.ly/PZwF2t

  • ward09
  • Rick

    Iphone 5 all 3 fixes did nothing. This is really really frustrating. would expect this from a Korean company but not from Apple. This problem is costing me my data plan. Considering a class action if Apple cannot fix.

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      have you tried resetting everything yet? check this out if you need help >> http://bit.ly/PZwF2t

  • ca

    3gs and nothing will work, my wifi keeps dropping anywhere I go. Work, resturants. It lasts for a minute then drops.

  • Forbesdi6

    I tried all 3 fixes on my iPad2 plus turned off the location services. I had partial success…. I can now use Safari, connect to Facebook and at least GET to the iTunes store and SEND email. I cannot receive email or actually install updates from iTunes. It begins the install and then says I need to agree to new terms and conditions and freezes when it starts to open the new window. Internet connection is a best “up and down”. SOOOOOO frustrating.

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      have you tried any of the resetting options I’ve written about? I also created a video >. http://bit.ly/PZwF2t

      • http://www.facebook.com/diana.m.forbes Diana Murray Forbes

        I have done all 3 fixes (numerous times). I cleared cookies & history in Safari (which I believe brought Safari back for me), I turned off location settings, I reset the network connection as instructed. I am still unable to get to the iTunes store and therefore can’t install any updates to my apps, and can only send email but not receive it. I am using a Verizon Wireless mobile hot spot and have turned it off, removed the battery and powered back on hoping that would reset “something” but still no luck. I am not sure if calling Verizon would help … I have some connectivity with Safari and Facebook app. Thank you for your ongoing assistance!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/ryan.massello Ryan Massello

    very good!
    it might not work for everyone, but i tried a lot of other scenarios and finally the login screen came up to connect and BAM im connected to wifi. yay!

    My advice may be that other options vary per ipad lol which is weird but hey it makes sense so just keep trying different options before you reboot.

    - the main problem was not being able to login and type my password so clearing history and cookies, then clicking sleep/on-off button, waiting for about 20 sec, and then pulling up safari, the first thing that finally popped up was the login screen i needed to 100% connect.

    strangely wifi says your connected, but your not because the login page is not able to pull up.

  • Tushalb

    hi,
    I’ve been having the wifi connectivity issues too and I tried all three of your suggested fixes and have also disabled iAds. So far the connectivity is ok. It hasn’t dropped off yet.

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      awesome – let me know if you have any more problems

  • VIKIDVILDVIBE

    Option 1 Worked pretty well. Thanks a ton mate. Ure a lifesaver

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      awesome – so glad it worked for you!!!

  • Tushalb

    UPDATE: None of the tricks worked, all back to the way it was. Connection lost. Not good enough Apple. :(

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      have you tried resetting the wireless router or the security settings of your router? >> I put a video together… hope this helps > http://bit.ly/PZwF2t

  • Chuck

    Had to do this with both my iPhone and iPad to clear up the wifi issue using Hotspot on phone

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  • sophia

    I turned my security off and now can’t get back into my router admin page to turn security back on. Any ideas?

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      Hi Sophia – first try clearing the cache of whatever browser you are using. A lot of times, web browsers cache the settings of wireless routers. So clear cache > then try to get back into your router. Let me know…

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  • Bernie

    Thanks for the suggestions but none of them have worked. Anything else worth trying?

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      Hi Bernie – I want you to try a combination of the a couple of fixes I’ve written about here already. Someone told me they did this sequence and it worked perfectly for them:

      1) Reset your wireless router (http://bit.ly/PZwF2t)

      2) After you’ve reset your wireless router > then clear the network settings on your iPhone or iPad… here’s how:

      Homescreen > settings > general > reset > reset network settings

      Do the “reset” part after you’ve reset your wireless router.

      And finally, make sure the wireless router you are resetting is the one you were on when you upgraded to iOS 6.

      PLEASE let me know how that works…

  • Alok

    I use an iPhone4 and have tried all the suggestions: reset network settings, forget this connection, rebooted my phone. I noticed that afte I click on the small blue arrow on my selected network, the next screen asks for “Auto-Join” with an on/off option. Even after I select this option as On, it turns back to off within a few minutes and I lose the wi-fi connection. This problem has started only after I upgraded to ios6. Can you please help.

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      Hi, I’m currently writing about a 2 step process that has been working for people:

      1) Reset your wireless router (http://bit.ly/PZwF2t)2) After you’ve reset your wireless router > then clear the network settings on your iPhone or iPad… here’s how:Homescreen > settings > general > reset > reset network settingsDo the “reset” part after you’ve reset your wireless router.

  • http://www.facebook.com/king.solo.984 King Solo

    I have done all three steps and even re-installing the iOS6 update (connection using my PC & laptop). But still having the same problems. Getting a hard time to search my local wifi connections and if luckily connected to wifi after some time, I still cannot send or receive messages thru i-message and connection lost in facetime.
    Please HELP! My iPad2 is useless now!

  • CKH

    worked for me………. reset network restarted router and reset phone

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      excellent – glad it worked for you

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  • KEVIN SCHARFF

    Resetting the router sounds great IF you have control of the router and not the HOTEL, Restaurant, Apartment complex!! I am traveling – iPAD is dead can’t connect to anything after iOS6 upgrade need urgent way to connect with iPAD…ANY ideas other than something I don’t have !!!

  • KEV

    Can I create a network using internet sharing on my laptop and make my iPAD connect using WPA2 to the network I’ve created?

  • KEV

    IT WORKED!!

  • KEV

    Connected using a WPA password, instead of WPA2 which didn’t work.

  • John

    Unfortunately, none of these worked for me

  • Kevyn

    iv tried everything it dosnt work, my wifi works everywhere but at my house, everyone else can connect but not me. Sometimes il connect for a few hours and then it will disconeect but show im still conected.,..please help. i have an ipod.

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      so you’ve updated your wireless router, or bought a new one, so that it’s IPv6 compliant?

      • kevyn

        huh, i have asked my bro to reset the router and he had done that once, it still hasnt helped..idk what is wrong iv literally done everything..help! everyone else can connect no prob but since i updated i cant :(

        • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

          you need to read the article below. Resetting the router is not the fix – you’ll have to update the firmware or purchase a new one (again, read the link below).

          The problem is, the fix to WiFi that’s not working on iOS 6 is your wireless router is not compatible with IPv6. This is resolved by either updating the firmware on your wireless router or purchasing a new one. If you purchase a new one, ensure that it’s IPv6 compatible.

          http://tabletcrunch.com/2012/10/11/breaking-fix-for-ios-6-wifi-problems-discovered-video/

  • jordie12

    my ipad says my wifi is working, the symbol up the top is showing, but when i go into safari and try to search something it says “safari could not open the page because the server stopped responding”. none of my other interenet related apps are working either. help??

    • jordie12

      and i tried to do the things you suggested below

      • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

        did you upgrade to iOS 6?

        If so, what have you done to your wireless router? have you updated the firmware?

        Have you reset the network settings yet on your iPad?

        • jordie12

          yes but its been working for 3 days after its been updated. i havent updated the firmware. how do i go about resetting the network settings?

          • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

            ok – first let me suggest updating the firmware of your wireless router.

            Next (or you can try this first) reset your network settings by doing this:

            Homescreen > Settings > General > Reset (all the way at the bottom) > Reset Network Settings (don’t reset anything other than the Network Settings

            let me know…

  • Nodaybuttoday

    We are unable to connect because the auto-login option is gone. We need to be able to uncheck that option because we have 2 login screens for our wifi at school.
    We found one way that worked for a few of us. We cleared history and cache. Then we put our username into client ID. HTTP Proxy under Auto with our hotspot address.

  • Dave

    I have no problem connecting with my ipad3, but when I try to watch a streaming video or get oa site that uses Java, the wireless conection drops and won’t come back unloess I reboot. Most of the time the video plays for 45-50 seconds and freezes. I hold my ipad2 side by side with my 3 and the two works fine but the 3 freezes. I tried clearing cookies, etc., and that worked for my Blackboard website account, but nothing else. Any suggestions?

  • JD

    WOW it works…. with WAP setting on WIFI

  • Dochike

    Thanks. I did all 3 recommended fixes for iPad 3 and iPhone 4S iOS 6 and they seem to have fixed the problems. Will see what happens over the next few days as I try to use the devices,

  • RAGordy

    This appears to have worked for me. Before resetting Safari, I never got more than 1 wifi arc. Now 2 or 3. iPad 2 never had an issue with iOS 6. Thanks!

  • http://twitter.com/arafatx ArafatX

    I have a little bit brain cancer. Why would cleaning the browser cache will speed up the wifi connection? it doesn’t work at all.

  • Ron

    It worked! I erased my safari history and cookies. Now I have full bar on my iPhone 5. Before that I had only one bar and bad reception with wifi.
    But why my phone using LTE while in hybrid ??? This using all my gigs with AT&T. What I should do?

  • Andy

    Yup – that worked fine, diid the clearing of the history and data/cookies, then rebooted, all good. Many thanks

  • Mark

    Been having problem with Ipad WiFi sync since Downloading IO6. Did what you recommended above and it works now! Hopefully it will continue! Thanks

  • MP

    had the problem on my office network. Upgraded the firmware and drivers for the access point and it fixed the problem for that location. However, have continued to have problems with public wifi hotspots. the Ipad with Ios6 doesn’t like them and won’t connect. scrolls endlessly, but won’t connect.

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  • Len D.

    Great!!! Had trouble w/youtube music videos on ipad3 iOS6. Had to toggle between start & pause to coax download and play video. Cleared cookies&cache on Safari, rebooted ipad & music videos download and play w/out problem. Recommend fix for those having problems with youtube videos.

  • beegowl

    The “Clear Cookies and History” fix worked for me. My wi-fi on iPhone 5 was mysteriously slow on my home network. Never on my iPhone 4 did this happen. Searched and found the settings fix and my wi-fi was back to very fast. Thanks.

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  • vph

    Yeah, you method does work. I cleared both history and cookies. and restart. it work!!!!!

  • steve

    thanks for advice to fix i pad works perfectly now

  • melly

    i’m not sure if this has been mentioned……..and before you all say i’m a moron and putting in the wrong password, i’m not. But anyway, after i reset the ssid thing, my phone automatically now says my wireless password is incorrect :( any help?

  • effigy

    this post is bullshit, my windows laptop connects fine sitting right next to me but my iphone does not and you recommend messing with the router… lol god that’s horrible advice

    • http://TabletCrunch.com/ Tablet Crunch

      really? your comment suggests that Windows laptops and iPhones use the same drivers for their network cards – do you really believe that to be true?

  • jhwsolo

    Clearing Safari cache and cookies finally did it (with a reboot). YAY!!! (I skipped the router steps bc it happened regardless of which router I used. Thank you!!!!

  • Buddha-man

    Sorry that didn’t work aka removing clutter from Safari. I don’t think it’s the OS 6 I have two other family members with 4s and I also have 2 IPad 3′s . All with OS 6! No problems on those. May be some food for thought, I ordered my iPhone 5 from apple directly . When it came in mail I had issues getting it to work straightaway. I contacted Apple they wound up sending me a new SIM card .claiming they apologize for the hard ware issue a SIM card will be coming.
    Well I noticed all tis week I was to getting visual voice mails until the next day! Also simple SMS messages were getting hung up (I got the red dot with white asterisk message could not be sent. Thought that was strange because I would get them fine. Also my wail accounts keep asking for user name and password just switching on the phone.
    However, wifi was working ok.
    So I went to AT&T with the newly received SIM card and asked for suggestions. On issues wi mail visual voice mail delays and text unable to be sent. They said they had been several customers complaining the same day (Friday 12-14) about issues with visual voice mail. But not SMS. So they decided to put the new SIM card in and all SMS is working visual vmail appears to work, but wifi DOA. So I iBook to AT&T and they did a heard reboot used a personal hotspot to check to see if I could access the hotspot from a employee phone, and it worked.
    Got hoe still can not connect to network.
    So after reading a bit of other folks I too verified that if you are on top of the router it works great.

    I am not inclined to think this is the Internet service, because 4 iPhones and two ipad3′s work fine.

  • shizzzle

    I couldn’t access apps, web pages, or anything via wi-fi. I recently completed the latest ios update and couldn’t connect to the internet via a wifi connection. I resetted my network settings and things are fine again. Thanks for the help

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  • Gil

    I have tried this on my iPhone 5… It worked temporarily but now nothing works. I even removed my encryption altogether and still no luck.

  • mal001

    Ditch the iPhone and an Android. Why would I want to mess with my network (spending hours) because of a bug in their software?

  • Drummo

    Thankyou it worked for me, I was getting an intermittent internet connection but I could not download the update, now all is fine.

  • meents02

    After hours and hours of reading suggestions on my iphones connecting to my new home wifi service…I figured it out on my own…I changed my router security setting to “NONE” or no password/security. Then I was able to log on with each iphone and ipod in the house. Then I went back and changed back the security setting to the “WPA2-aes” setting. Then I was able to reconnect to my router using the password/key and it worked! whewwww!! that was awful!!

  • chadum96

    It worked!!! Thank you!

  • http://www.facebook.com/isaac.kinborough Isaac Kinborough

    I had this problem with my iPad2 after updating to 6.1.2 I could get into other Wi-Fi networks, but not my home network. I am using a 2Wire router. Called Apple; no help there. I called AT&T, and they suggested that instead of entering the password for my home network on the iPad, I enter the encryption key (on the bottom of the router box). It completely solved my problem and I’m once again connected to my home Wi-Fi!!!

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  • Pink

    Hi There! So I am hoping you can help me. I’ve got an IPad 2 and all of a sudden overnight my iPad stopped connecting to my employers wifi network. I work at a large University so there is nothing I can do about the router. However I have tried several of your suggestions but to no avail. I’ve reset network settings, cleared history and cache on Safari turned the thing on and off a 100 different times etc still nothing. It will show the network but just won’t join it. Also of note my iPhone 5 has not had this problem at work and connects to the wifi just fine. Also, my iPad will connect to wifi at home and other aces so it’s not a hardware problem. Any ideas of what might be going on? Thanks!

  • Han

    Hi, I have a problem where I can’t press the “Turn on Wifi”- button at all. Its greyer than the other buttons. I’ve tried all the steps you have written about(eccept the ones with router settings because i dont own the router I use). What can I do? Do I need to send it for repair?

  • Zammamma

    It works! First, I use the method to reset IP address, etc (static) – manually enter all exact data as you suggested. Then, I went into Safari to clear all history and cache. I reboot Iphone and now the WiFi bars are back. Thank you.

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