This article was written using iOS 16, but the concepts apply to earlier versions.
In earlier versions, the exact steps described below may be slightly different.
Check ifAirplane Modeis on.
Turn Airplane Mode to reenable Wi-Fi.
verify Wi-Fi is on.
A good rule of tech support is to confirm whatever you’re trying to fix is turned on.
In this case, you may simply need to turn on Wi-Fi on your iPhone.
Using Control Center to turn on Wi-Fi is easiest.
A rare issue is when the iPhone’s Wi-Fi option is grayed out.
Luckily, there are several solutions it’s possible for you to try tofix grayed-out Wi-Fi.
The Wi-Fi web connection keeps asking for a password.
If you are home, ask someone if they’ve changed the password.
If that isn’t the case, see to it your iPhone is trying to connect to your password.
it’s possible for you to also try disconnecting and reconnecting from the web link.
Restarting your iPhone often solves its problems.
If that doesn’t work, you canforce cycle your iPhoneas a last resort.
Reset iPhone web link configs.
If one of the Wi-Fi options is corrupted, it could prevent you from connecting to Wi-Fi.
Although this deletes some preferences, sometimes it’s your only option.
power cycle your Wi-Fi router.
If everything else is acting like working, considerrestarting your home Wi-Fi router.
Check for iOS updates.
If there is an update, install it.
That may solve your problem.
Restore your iPhone to factory parameters.
This deletes everything from the iPhone and returns it to its original, out-of-the-box condition.
Before you do this, be sure toback up all the data on your phone.
When the reset is complete, you’ll have a fresh iPhone.
you’ve got the option to then eitherset it up as a new iPhoneorrestore from your backup.
Contact Apple for tech support.
SearchApple’s online support siteif you still want to make a run at fix it yourself.
Otherwise, take your iPhone to a local Apple Store; we recommendmaking an Apple Genius bar appointment.
check that you’re close to the wireless router when trying to solve this issue.
check that it’s connected to the router, thentroubleshoot your modemif you’re still having trouble.
Hold your iPhone near your friend’s machine.
When they take a stab at connect to Wi-Fi, tapShare Passwordon your screen.
You might need tofix your iPhone’s Bluetoothif it can’t connect to any devices.
Also, try updating iTunes and your operating system.
In Windows, try updating the driver software for your iPhone.
Then, move the devices close to each other and tapShareto join the web link on your iPhone.
