HT1766 grayed out wifi

I did all of the above and my wifi is STILL grayed out. Don't know what to do. I am going over my plan all the time in data usage because I can't use wifi at home, and my bluetooth won't work in the car which is unsafe. Help!

Sounds like the wifi radio has died. In other words, it's a hardware malfunction. Either call Apple or take it to an Apple store. If you're in warranty, it'll be covered otherwise, it'll be around $149 to have it fixed/replaced.

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TS1559 I tried all suggestions fo a grayed out wifi toggle and nothing seems to be working. Any other suggestions?

I tried all suggestions fo a grayed out wifi toggle and nothing seems to be working. Any other suggestions?

I had this problem last month. I ended up having to get a new iPhone 4S. It's a very, very common problem and in my opinion it should be covered by Apple for free since it is so popular and is an obvious hardware defect especially in the iPhone 4S.
So I suggest you order a new iPhone ($230 with no warranty) ($50 with Apple Care+). And while you wait for your new iPhone to come you could back up your iPhone and try some of the YouTube fixs. I put mine in a plastic bag (off with no air in the bag) in the freezer for 30 minutes, pulled it out, turned it back on, let the iPhone thaw out in the bag, and it then worked again for over a week before it died again. But I would only try that if you knew you had a new iPhone on the way. My cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth all went out so I had nothing to lose.

TS1559 4s iphone grayed out wifi and have taken all steps and still no wifi

I have turned the phone on and off. Reset the network. Reset the entire phone and still no wifi. When I updated it has never worked properly.
I have read that many people are having this problem. Why does Apple not have a fix for this. It is obviously something wrong with the phone.
If anyone has any suggestions on how to reset the phone to get back Wifi let me know.

Grayed out WiFi is almost always a hardware failure that requires replacment or repair of the phone. If you tried everything in the article that led you here without success, take to to Apple or an Apple authorized service provider.
FYI, do NOT try the "freezer" or "hairdryer" methods you may see posted. At best, they are only temporarly fixes and are likely to cause more damage.

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I have a first generation iPod touch and I'm having difficulty connectiong to wifi. It tells me there is "no wifi" and the wifi area in settings is grayed out. I have never encountered this problem in the seven months I've owned this device. My wifi is currently being used by the other three devices that normally share it with my iPod, and they're running just fine as usual. I've already tried restoring my iPod, as well as updating my iTunes to the newest possible software, then restarting the computer. I've looked through all of Apple's troubleshooting guides, to no avail. Any tips from people who've had the same issue or actually understand technology? All help is greatly appreciated!

I have a first generation iPod touch and I'm having difficulty connectiong to wifi. It tells me there is "no wifi" and the wifi area in settings is grayed out. I have never encountered this problem in the seven months I've owned this device. My wifi is currently being used by the other three devices that normally share it with my iPod, and they're running just fine as usual. I've already tried restoring my iPod, as well as updating my iTunes to the newest possible software, then restarting the computer. I've looked through all of Apple's troubleshooting guides, to no avail. Any tips from people who've had the same issue or actually understand technology? All help is greatly appreciated!

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Also now only about 20% of my songs will load on the ipod and the screen is frozen. Great
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iOS: Wi-Fi or Bluetooth settings grayed out or dim
One user reported that placing the iPod in the freezer fixed the problem.
If not successful, an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is usually in order.
Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

HT4528 How can i fix the grayed out wifi bar?

I have done everything from restarting my phone to restoring it. I just want my wifi.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1559 for Grayed out or dim wifi.

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I restarted my iphone 4s and now my wifi is grayed out in settings. I didn't update it or anything. It is running ios 7.0.6. What can I do?

Try the suggestions here to see if they resolve your problem:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1559
If these don't work you probably have a hardware problem. Visit an Apple store for an evaluation or contact Apple Support.

Grayed out wifi network on ipad

I'm trying to connect to wifi at home on my ipad (have previously connected successfully) and under settings the wifi connection spot is grayed out. Any suggestions? I've already reset the ipad and it still hasn't helped.

See:
iOS: Wi-Fi or Bluetooth settings grayed out or dim
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i use this about 95% for work and 5% personal so this has to work for me or i will stick with the android system...

Hello chelle77549,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
iOS: Wi-Fi settings grayed out or dim
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1559
Verify that airplane mode is off by tapping Settings > Airplane Mode.
Reset the network settings by tapping Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
Note: This will reset all network settings, including Bluetooth pairing records, Wi-Fi passwords, VPN, and APN settings.
Ensure that your device is using the latest software. To do so, connect your device to your computer and check for updates in iTunes.
If your issue is still unresolved, perform a software restore in iTunes.
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HT1766 Wifi button grayed out

My wifi button is grayed out, therefore I cannot backup my iphone. What should I do?

The article Lawrence Finch provided you isnt ONLY for users whose WiFi address is missing. It says you MAY see the following but you can still follow the steps provided.
If you have have already made a booking at an ARS make sure you back up your iPhone before going. To do this follow the article below:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
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My iphone 4s wifi on/off appear grayed out or dim i can not use and battery got problem with retain charge even not in use. and i am in india here no taking my product for repair . how i sort out this issue

Hi,
i bought iphone 4s in london but now return to india . right now i can not access wifi option because wifi on/off grayed out or dim . and also battery got problem to retain power it automatically loose power even not in use. i went to local apple service centre they said could not repair in india.they said talk to uk apple centre. so what i do now please any one give guidence .

You posted in the iPad forum instead of the iPhone forum. To get answers to your question, next time post in the proper forum. See https://discussions.apple.com/index.jspa I'll request that Apple relocate your post.
 Cheers, Tom

My iphone 4s only works when plugged in, experiences random crashes, and the wifi is grayed out?

First post here. I'm experiencing some pretty complicated issues with my iphone 4s of several years, which began yesterday at random. I'm sorry for the length, but if someone could read through all of this and help me out, I would be so grateful.
I started experiencing some complex issues with my iphone yesterday, seemingly at random. I was taking a phone call, and all of a sudden, my phone goes dark. The battery was between 50%-80% at the time. I immediately plugged it in, and the apple logo appeared and began to power on. When it came back on however, I immediately noticed some changes. For starters, the battery leapt to 100%. The top corner of my phone where the carrier and bars should be says "searching..." (this never goes away). When I go into settings, the wifi is grayed out and says "no wifi."
That's not the worst of it though. As of last night, the number of times my phone crashes has gotten progressively worse. Now, even when I plug my iphone in to a wall charger, it stays on for maybe 1-4 minutes before it crashes completely. After this, it sometimes restarts itself. Before the shut-down, there are usually some weird bars or colors that flash across the screen (it's always different). I'm running on ios5 (I just really like the layout so much more, so I never bothered updating).
I don't think I did anything out of the ordinary to my phone. I walked in the rain for a short while when it was in my back pocket, but I've done this many times before and I don't see how that could create massive water damage. Also, it worked perfectly fine for a few hours after I got home. Quite literally, this just happened out of the blue. No warning, no signals, nothing. So far, I've tried...
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- resetting the network settings
- turning off data roaming and toggling airplane mode on and off
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I'm totally lost here. Is my phone wrecked? I'm sensitive about my privacy, so I'm not crazy about the idea of taking my phone to the apple store and having them make some sort of copy of my data. I'm also not crazy about uploading all of my phones data to iTunes or the cloud or something like that. In addition to this, I don't know how I would salvage my in-app data. That's also something I'm worried about. I can't attempt to update my ios without wifi or the ability to plug my phone into a computer. All of this would be a lot easier if I could keep my iphone on longer than 2 minutes.
I've had this phone for years. I really don't want to just let it die at random and never even know why. I just feel like this hit me out of nowhere. Any suggestions about what I could do? I'm willing to try everything. I'm planning on calling apple, but I was thinking of asking online first.
BONUS: if anyone could answer these extra questions (you don't have to), that would be awesome! When you do a complete data wipe and restore your iphone to factory settings, where does all of your data go? Is it actually *gone* for good? I'm not just talking about photos, but also internet history, in-app data, and youtube history from the youtube app. Does it disappear completely? Or does it get stored somewhere. Also, is there anyway to downgrade a new iphone to an earlier ios without jail breaking it? I've pretty much lost hope with this phone, but if I get a new one, I just wish there was some way to keep using the old ios I'm used to.
Thanks so much to anyone who can answer these questions.

I have tried everything
If that is the case, by definition there is nothing left you can do...
Did you try connecting to another computer? Did this computer ever detect the phone? Does the USB system on your computer work normally with other devices? What is your computer OS version? iTunes version??

HT4946 My iPod connection to wifi is grayed out. My iPod won't connect. The only thing that has changed is that I downloaded the iTunes software as requested. What do I do now?

I connected my wifi to my iMac and was asked if I wanted to download the most current update. I backed up my iPod and did the download. My iPod was able to connect to the internet at my friend's house, but it hasn't been able to connect since then, and the connection to wifi is grayed out. Nothing has changed with the network; just the updated software.
The update occured on 06/08/13 at 10:41 PM
Please help.

First, try a system reset. It cures many ills and it's quick, easy and harmless...
Hold down the on/off switch and the Home button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo. Ignore the "Slide to power off" text if it appears. You will not lose any apps, data, music, movies, settings, etc.
If the Reset doesn't work, try a Restore. Note that it's nowhere near as quick as a Reset. It could take well over an hour! Connect via cable to the computer that you use for sync. From iTunes, select the iPad/iPod and then select the Summary tab. Follow directions for Restore and be sure to say "yes" to the backup. You will be warned that all data (apps, music, movies, etc.) will be erased but, as the Restore finishes, you will be asked if you wish the contents of the backup to be copied to the iPad/iPod. Again, say "yes."
At the end of the basic Restore, you will be asked if you wish to sync the iPad/iPod. As before, say "yes." Note that that sync selection will disappear and the Restore will end if you do not respond within a reasonable time. If that happens, only the apps that are part of the IOS will appear on your device. Corrective action is simple - choose manual "Sync" from the bottom right of iTunes.
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Try restoring your phone usng DFU mode. Here are steps to get DFU Mode: Open iTunes on computer. Connect iPhone to computer. (some turn off iPhone here, I do not) Hold both home and power buttons for exactly 10 seconds, release power button, keep holding home button until iPhone recognizes iPhone in Recovery Mode. Usually takes 10-20 seconds of holding the home button. If the iPhone screen is black (blank) the iPhone is in DFU Mode.

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