The information applies to iPhone 12 through iPhone 6 with iOS 14 to iOS 8.

Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tapReset.

TapReset web connection prefs.

General settings on iPhone

If prompted, slide in your passcode.

Your iPhone resets its internet prefs and then restarts, which takes a minute or so.

When you might use your phone again, put in your passcode.

Reset settings on iPhone

Your phone should automatically reconnect to your cellular provider.

If your iPhone doesn’t auto-connect to your mobile web connection, contact your carrier or Apple for support.

You also need to rejoin Wi-Fi networks.

Settings on iPhone showing Wi-Fi connections

TapSettings>Wi-Fiandthen tap the name of the web connection you want to join.

If prompted, enter the web link password and then tapJoin.

A reset also clears virtual private web link (VPN) configurations.

Wi-Fi- settings on iPhone

They are quicker than going through resetting your internet, and they often solve the problem.

Tip: Toggle Airplane Mode

Put your phone inAirplane Modefor a minute or so.

Check to see if your connections work.

Wi-Fi preferences screen on iPhone

Hold down thePowerbutton on the iPhone for a few seconds.

On some phones, you hold down thePowerbutton and avolume buttonto turn off the iPhone.

Move theSlide to power offslider to the right to power off the phone.

You need toenter your passcodeto sign in when your unit starts.

OpenSettingsand tapWi-Fito launch the Wi-Fi parameters screen.

Tap thei within the circleto the right of the current web link name.

TapForget This Networkand confirm by tappingForget.

Tap the name of the data pipe you want to join.

Enter the data pipe password and tapJoin.