iPhone XS – Internet Is Slow – What to Do

Insufficient internet speed can significantly impair the usability of your iPhone XS. Luckily, slow internet is usually just temporary and you should be able to quickly get to the bottom of the problem.

There are a few things that you can do to troubleshoot poor internet speed. And bear in mind that the issue might not be with your iPhone XS. We’ve gathered some of the most probable causes and quick fixes for dealing with slow internet problems.

Kill the Background Apps

To improve internet speed, the first thing you should do is to stop all the apps that run in the background. Here is how to do it:

1. Home Screen Swipe

Swipe about halfway up from the bottom of the screen, then move your finger to the right to preview the apps.

2. Tap and Hold the App

Utilize capacitive touch to reveal the minus icon in the upper left corner of each app. Tap on the minus icons to stop the apps.

Check Your Internet Speed

After stopping all the background apps, check your wifi to ensure you are getting the speed you are paying for. You can use an app like Speedtest by Ookla or you can run a speed test in your smartphone’s browser.

If you find out that you are getting insufficient download and upload megabits, restart your router. Most routers come with a power off button for a quick restart. Otherwise, you can unplug the router, wait for a few seconds, then plug it back in.

Do a Soft Reset

A soft reset basically means restarting your iPhone XS. It clears the iPhone’s cache and reconciles minor software glitches that can cause poor internet connection.

1. Press the Buttons

Simultaneously press and hold one of the Volume rockers and the Power button. Release when Slide to Power off appears on the screen.

2. Power off the iPhone

Move the slider to the right to power off and wait for about 30 seconds.

3. Turn on Your iPhone

Press the Power button until you see the Apple logo and wait for the phone to boot up.

Clear Browser Cache

Accumulated browser cache might slow down your internet. Those who use Safari should do the following to clear the cache:

1. Go to Settings

Once you access the Settings app, swipe to Safari and tap to open.

2. Select Clear History and Website Data

Swipe to the bottom of the Safari menu and tap Clear History and Website Data. Tap on the same action in the pop-up window to confirm and do some test browsing to see if it helped.

Check for Updates

Installing all available updates removes minor app bugs which might impair internet performance. Take the following steps to get the latest app updates:

App Store > Updates > Update All

Alternately, can tap on the Update button next to each app.

Conclusion

It is not that uncommon for wifi speeds to vary and you can hardly blame your iPhone for it. The methods listed above should help you quickly get to the bottom of the Internet speed issue. Don’t forget to share your experience in the comments section below.