Can't connect to Wifi after restoring factory settings and restoring backup (internet on computer working just fine)

Want to die. I've wasted my entire Sunday trying to connect to Wifi on my phone. I tried the reset network settings, restored the phone to factory settings then restored the backup and still no game. I have restarted the **** thing and am very frustrated. Every time I've updated my software with Apple I end up having to replace my phone. I have an appointment with the genius bar tomorrow ,but hopefully someone here can help me so I don't jump in a river before that time.

Hmmm.....
It's worth a hard reset (press and hold the sleep/wake button and the Home button together, ignoring the 'slide to power down' message and then release them when the display blanks. Press the sleep/wake button until the logo appears and then wait for the restart which takes a little while...)
Apart from that, it may be worth clearing Safari's cache, etc..... (Settings > Safari > Clear History/Cookies/Cache)
In any event, 'Good luck'!!
If all else fails it IS possible that some WiFi hotspots are VERY hot and emit more power than is really allowable in the Standards, resulting in 'frying' your WiFi receiver (possible but unlikely). If this is the case, return your iPhone to an Apple store with the 'WiFi not working' message but don't mention Starbuck's or anyone else.....just don't use Starbuck's WiFi service ever again!

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Hmmm.....
It's worth a hard reset (press and hold the sleep/wake button and the Home button together, ignoring the 'slide to power down' message and then release them when the display blanks. Press the sleep/wake button until the logo appears and then wait for the restart which takes a little while...)
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