Iphone 4s "Could not scan for wireless networks"

I haven't had any issues with wifi except for today, when I noticed that my phone would not recognize my home wifi. I checked, and the wifi here is working fine. My roommate's iphone is connecting fine. My laptop is connecting fine. When I try to connect manually to my network, I get the message "could not scan for wireless networks". I have tried restarting my phone. I've tried just turning wifi/airplane mode on and off and there is no improvement. I've also reset network settings and still nothing.
Forgive my ignorance, but I am not a tech person so if anyone can help you kind of need to phrase things like you're talking to a small child. Please though, if anyone has any suggestions I would SO appreciate it!

Could this be the problem?
iPhone 4 Modem Firmware : 3.0.04
iPhone 4S Modem Firmware : 2.0.10
Wifi is working on my iPhone 4, NOT on 4S -
Why is my new 4S I got yesterday using a 2.0.10 firmware, isn't that old?! Isn't the newest 4.0+?
I am so tired of trying to figure this out.
The Wi-Fi addresses in the About settings are different on both phones too.

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Hi
Can anyone offer any advice please.
My 4s has developed an wifi issue. It cant scan for wireless networks My bluetooth is intermittent also.
I have turned it on/off, rebooted, reset all networks, reset to factory settings, set to airplane mode, set to do not disturb - everything and all to no avail.
I am under a two year contract with Vodafone and went into their branch at Merry Hill, Dudley today and they failed to help me saying it was nothing to do with them.
I am at a loss as to what to do. I have not had any accident with my phone and it is still in mint condition.
Can anyone please offer any suggestions on what to do.
Many thanks.

Apple's out-of-warranty policy is a feeble attempt at covering up it's issues and is a clear cut demonstration for their lack of respect for its user base. Their WIFI/Bluetooth dropping issues have been around for several years now and it started within the last 3 IOS updates. Apple engineers acknowledge this problem and don't have a solution yet... this was confirmed at the Genius Bar at their Nashua, NH outlet. My phone is 6 months passed warranty and my Verizon contract isn't up for renewal for another 6 months.
There are a lot of complaints about this (a LOT), yet Apple continues to stick its head in the sand instead of owning up to providing shoddy hardware and/or glitches software. They certainly don't want to be in the business of replacing phones, so they put the onus on us by charging $200 for a replacement... such a deal for Apple!
Apple's support communities are basically useless on this subject with a lot of screwy so-called solutions to work around their flaws. I've seen one fix where you heat up the phone with a hairdryer until the temp warning appears and then refrigerate it for 10 minutes... then BINGO, it's all fixed! Ya right!!!
Resetting network settings, or all settings (including a complete reset) is ineffective and appears to do nothing more than to further upset Apple users once they realize that they have wasted their time following Apple's so-called fix.
I just wonder if or when Apple pulls it's collective head out of the sand will they be able to see that their competition has surpassed them by leaps and bounds. There really isn't any good reason to stick with Apple now-a-days since their conscience passed away. Their competition offers superior technology while Apple continues to impress up with new connector technology and placement of their sockets.
I am finished with Apple and am incredibly sick of their spoon feeding what they want rather than what we want.
The best way to make Apple improve is to provide them with a taste of their own WIFI/Bluetooth offerings by DROPPING THEM!
They have abandoned us and have no problem trying to charge us to replace their flawed technology instead of doing the right thing!
Dale E Alden
Groton, MA 01450

IPhone 4S "could not scan for wireless networks" WIFI NOT WORKING?

Ok, so I understand there is a million threads on this same issue... YOU'D think it would be fixed by now?
What I don't understand is why the wifi isn't working?
I just got the iPhone 4S yesterday, I already have an iPhone 4. The iPhone 4 is consistently using my home wifi while I am at home PERFECTLY. My iPhone 4 is updated to the latest software too iOS 5.1.
My iPhone 4S will not connect to wifi. I am entering the right WPA user & pass. It is updated with iOS 5.1.
My iPad, iMac, Macbookpro, & iPod ALL have NO TROUBLE connecting to my home wifi.
I do not understand how this is a wireless router issue when it works with all of my other Apple devices BUT the iPhone4S?
I have tried everything under the sun, restart reboot, turn off, turn on, switch network off, switch it on, reset this, reset that?
PLEASE HELP ME! I have never been this disappointed in Apple (as you can tell I own everything by Apple, so I am quite the fan..)
What the ****?

Could this be the problem?
iPhone 4 Modem Firmware : 3.0.04
iPhone 4S Modem Firmware : 2.0.10
Wifi is working on my iPhone 4, NOT on 4S -
Why is my new 4S I got yesterday using a 2.0.10 firmware, isn't that old?! Isn't the newest 4.0+?
I am so tired of trying to figure this out.
The Wi-Fi addresses in the About settings are different on both phones too.

Iphone 4S Message - "Could not scan for Wireless Networks"

For the last couple of days I have been getting a message, "Could not scan for wireless networks" when I try to connect to WiFi. WiFi connection is sporadic and intermitent at best when I do mange to connect. My phone is set to automatically recognize and connect to familiar networks. All other devices in the area currently have no issue recognizing and connecting to my home WiFi network. I have reset, turned on and off phone. Thanks for anyones suggestions. I have a feeling a trip dowtown to visit Apple is in the cards?

Hello there, MattBrear.
The following Knowledge Base article provides some in-depth steps to try in resolving your wi-fi connectivity issues:
iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
If the first set of steps don't help, try the "Unable to locate..." steps, which involve resetting network settings.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro D.

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My iPad 2 was bought in April 2011. And just a few hours ago it suddenly disconnected from my home WIFI.
I tried to reconnect it, but it either kept scanning the network or kept prompting the warning message "iPad could not scan for wireless networks".
My Macbook Pro, iPhone and another iPad 3 were all working fine with my two different WIFI points at home yet only my iPad 2 couldn't scan both WIFI at all.
I have tried to:
1. Reboot IOS (turn it off and on)
2. Take out sim card
3. Reset Network Settings
4 Reset All Settings
5. Restore iPad from iTune
I've called Apple, obviously they had no clues about this problem and they just adviced me to send in my iPad 2 for 1-to-1 change.
This seems to be a common unsolved issue for apple users. Has anyone solved this before?
Now I'm worrying will my iPad 3 get the same issue in future. it makes me quite frustrated

Look at iOS Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1398
iPad: Issues connecting to Wi-Fi networks http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3304
iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4199
Additional things to try.
Try this first. Turn Off your iPad. Then turn Off (disconnect power cord) the wireless router & then back On. Now boot your iPad. Hopefully it will see the WiFi.
Go to Settings>Wi-Fi and turn Off. Then while at Settings>Wi-Fi, turn back On and chose a Network.
Change the channel on your wireless router (Auto is best). Instructions at http://macintoshhowto.com/advanced/how-to-get-a-good-range-on-your-wireless-netw ork.html
Another thing to try - Go into your router security settings and change from WEP to WPA with AES.
How to Quickly Fix iPad 3 Wi-Fi Reception Problems
http://osxdaily.com/2012/03/21/fix-new-ipad-3-wi-fi-reception-problems/
If none of the above suggestions work, look at this link.
iPad Wi-Fi Problems: Comprehensive List of Fixes
http://appletoolbox.com/2010/04/ipad-wi-fi-problems-comprehensive-list-of-fixes/
Fix iPad Wifi Connection and Signal Issues http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwWtIG5jUxE
Fix Slow WiFi Issue https://discussions.apple.com/thread/2398063?start=60&tstart=0
Unable to Connect After iOS Update - saw this solution on another post.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4010130
Note - When troubleshooting wifi connection problems, don't hold your iPad by hand. There have been a few reports that holding the iPad by hand, seems to attenuate the wifi signal.
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If any of the above solutions work, please post back what solved your problem. It will help others with the same problem.
 Cheers, Tom

TS1559 could not scan for wireless networks.

Wifi not working on my Iphone. All I get is "Could not scan for wireless networks." Does anyone have a solution to this problem?

If no change after powering the iPhone off and on and/or after a reset which is similar to a computer restart, try resetting network settings on the iPhone at Settings > General > Reset.
If no change after that, try restoring the iPhone with iTunes as a new iPhone or not from the backup but update the iPhone's backup immediately before doing so for later use.
If no change after restoring the iPhone with iTunes as a new iPhone or not from the iPhone's backup, the iPhone has a hardware problem.

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No issues with older devices and iOS 8. Just the iPhone 6.
As this issue seems to come out every time Apple release new hardware I am hoping it's just a bug that will be squashed and as such wanted to bring it up on the forums. Will also report to support.

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From what I've read, other iPhone 6 users have experience this issue too. I've read that by doing these steps it may help resolve your issue:
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I keep getting 'could not scan for wireless networks' whenever I try to connect. I have turned wi-fi off/on, restarted my network, iPod touch, and the home modem. What are some other options for fixing this problem?

Try:
- A reset. Nothing is lost
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least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
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TS1398 could not scan for wireless networks

My ipod model MA627LL could not scan wireless device network

I do not know what you mean.
Maybe:
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.
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Otherwise:
Does the iOS device connect to other networks?
Does the iOS device see the network?
Any error messages?
Do other devices now connect?
Did the iOS device connect before?
Try the following to rule out a software problem:
- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
- Power off and then back on the router
- Reset network settings: Settings>General>Reset>Reset Network Settings
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- Wi-Fi: Unable to connect to an 802.11n Wi-Fi network
- iOS: Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points
- Restore from backup. See:
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- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
If still problem make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
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TS4036 I have an Iphone 4S. I used to backup automatically to the cloud. Since I did the software update I not longer can connect to any WIFI network! I getthe message that it could not scan for wireless networks

since I updated my software to the IOS 7.0.4
I am unable to use any WIFI network
i cannot connect to my home wifi network I am unable to do any backups. I have backed up my phone onto my Itunes account on my computer and I reset my phone...this did nothing but lose some of my pictures.. PLEASE HELP!

I read the article thanks. I tried the settings-general-reset-reset network settings-reboot system-go to wifi settings-select wireless connection-select the ">"-symbol-select auto for http proxy. I was optimistic about that because I thought I changed some setting somehow to cause this problem, but it didn't work. More specifically, I did connect successfully and browsed the Internet for a good while, but then I put down the phone for a minute, the phone went into sleep/power save mode, and when I picked it back up a moment later it was no longer connected. Dang. Had to select the connection and use my password yet again.
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iPhone 4 Modem Firmware : 3.0.04
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Wifi is working on my iPhone 4, NOT on 4S -
Why is my new 4S I got yesterday using a 2.0.10 firmware, isn't that old?! Isn't the newest 4.0+?
I am so tired of trying to figure this out.
The Wi-Fi addresses in the About settings are different on both phones too.

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