iPhone XS – Wi-Fi Not Working – What to Do

Wi-Fi issues on your iPhone XS can be a real nuisance because much of the phone’s functionality goes away. You can still use the device to receive and place calls and send messages, but all internet-based apps become useless.

There is no need to worry because you can usually fix Wi-Fi issues quite easily. Here you’ll find some tried and tested methods to have your iPhone’s Wi-Fi up and running in no time.

Toggle Wi-Fi Off and On

Sometimes you can simply fix the issue by toggling the Wi-Fi on and off. Here is how to do it:

1. Access the Settings App

Open the Settings app and tap on Wi-Fi to access the menu.

2. Toggle Off Your Wi-Fi

Just tap on the button next to Wi-Fi to toggle it off, wait for a few seconds, and then toggle the connection back on.

Forget the Network

If toggling your Wi-Fi doesn’t help, forgetting the network you are currently on might. This is how to forget the network:

1. Access the Current Wi-Fi

Again, you need to go to your current Wi-Fi network via the Settings app.

2. Tap on the “i” Icon

Tapping on the small “i” icon just next to the network you are currently on takes you to the preferences for that particular network.

3. Forget This Network

You need to tap on Forget This Network to remove it from the list. After the network has been forgotten, wait for a while and then connect back to it. You will also need to enter the password for that network, so make sure to remember it.

Restart Your iPhone XS

Another quick fix for the Wi-Fi issue is to force restart your phone. The restart is very simple to do and might also fix other minor glitches on your iPhone.

1. Press Volume Rockers

First, you need to press and release the Volume Up button and then the Volume Down button in quick succession. There is no need to hold the buttons.

2. Press the Power Button

When you finish with the volume rockers, press the Power button and wait until the Apple logo appears. Your phone will completely restart in a few seconds.

Update iOS

The cause of your Wi-Fi issues might lie in the outdated iPhone software. The latest software releases usually come with some fixes for common connectivity issues. You can easily update the software if you take the following steps:

Settings App > General > Software Update > Download and Install

Other Wi-Fi Issues

The lack of Wi-Fi connectivity might not always be due to your iPhone. Here are some external factors that can affect Wi-Fi networks:

Router

Your router might be the reason why there is no Wi-Fi on your iPhone. Make sure that the Wi-Fi option is turned on and test other Wi-Fi-enabled devices to see if they can connect to the router. Restarting the router can also help to reestablish the Wi-Fi connection.

Provider

In some cases, you might not have a Wi-Fi connection due to some glitch on your internet provider’s end. If there is no signal after you restart the router, you should contact the provider to get more information.

Final Word

Applying some of these methods should help you deal with Wi-Fi issues on your iPhone XS. If none of them seem to do the trick, you might need to do a factory reset. You need to be careful about the reset, though, and back up your phone first.