IPhone 3GS WiFi problem

Hey folks. I've had issues with my WiFi for a few months now. I turn my receiver on in settings, but no networks show up.
I know for a fact there is a wireless signal (my university's res-hall signal) but it wont show up. When I was home over break I reset my router and I was still unable to connect. Unable to connect on my fraternity's signal also. I have reset my network settings to no avail.
I am running 4.2.1. Figured I'd check here first before I shell out $30 to talk to an Apple rep (Thats pretty ridiculous you need to pay for support). If it is a broken receiver, would I need to pay for a new phone?

I have the same problem on my iPhone 3S. It is disappointing that Apple will not step up and comment on this widespread problem, apparantly caused by the latest update. I am losing my confidence in Apple products.
Apple continues to ignore this customer complaint that was caused by their update.

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Hey, that's a great tip for others who are having issues to check out. Thanks for posting your findings!

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Hello Mohunkrisna,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. If you are having issues with the your iPhone not connecting to Wi-Fi networks, the following will provide some assistance. Now you have done most of the troubleshooting, but there are a few more steps to try in the article.
iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1398
Regards,
-Norm G.

Apple better fix this ios 6 iphone 4s wifi problem. alot of people are getting bloody ******. how do i fix this **** problem .

apple better fix this ios 6 iphone 4s wifi problem. alot of people are getting bloody ******. how do i fix this **** problem .

Celinaxoxo wrote:
apple better fix this ios 6 iphone 4s wifi problem. alot of people are getting bloody ******. how do i fix this **** problem .
Nah... there simply is not iOS 6 Wi-Fi problem with the 4S. I have not experienced any issues and neither has anyone else I know with iPhones.
User's like yourself really should drop the attitude and try some basic troubleshooting.
FYI, this is a user to user forum and statements like yours are very likely to get removed for violating the Terms of Use of these forums.

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I went to genius bar in order to get it fixed but surprisingly I found out that they refused to change anything. They said that the only thing that they repair is the screen otherwise they change the phone for 269CHF. That's completely crazy because I asked also for my silent switch to be changed and they refused!!!!!
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Also, I have the same problems with this phone as previous 2 Iphones I got at Apple Stores:
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Then try dialing *228 send and option 2 on the phone to update the PRL.
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