Weak signal? How to get better Wi-Fi on your iPhone
Think about everything you do with your smartphone. Shopping, navigation, gaming, work, email, research, social media and oh yeah, sometimes it makes for a handy portable phone. It’s no surprise that these devices cost so much money. With all that said, don’t you want to keep your phone running in peak condition?
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Most of your smartphone activity requires a network connection. And whether you’re at home or the office, you want to take full advantage of Wi-Fi services. Slow internet is among the most frustrating things to experience with your iPhone. Before you throw it against the wall, check out some of our tips to improve your iPhone’s Wi-Fi.
Did you try turning it off then back on again?
The same trick that can fix a misbehaving computer may also work with your iPhone’s Wi-Fi. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, toggle the Wi-Fi switch off, and wait a few seconds before switching it on again.
Another approach is to turn Airplane Mode on then off. Go to Settings and toggle on Airplane Mode. Wait a few seconds, then turn it off again.
If the above doesn’t work, try powering down your phone. Wait for about half a minute before powering it back on.
Update your iOS
Keeping your phone up to date not only can fix network issues, but it gives you the latest security protection and bug fixes. Go to Settings > General > Software Update. If an update is available, tap Download & Install now.
Forget the network
You can try re-adding a network to see if this resolves the issue. Note that you’ll need to re-enter the password. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap the circled i next to the network giving you problems. Tap Forget This Network. Wait a few seconds, then try connecting to the network again.
While you’re at it, forget any networks you’re not using anymore. They cause clutter, and some may be corrupt.
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