My iphone will not allow me to turn on the wi-fi setting
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My iphone doesn't allow me to turn on the wi-fi setting. The on button is greyed out and won't turn on . I have tried resetting network settings and restoring phone but nothing is working.Any advice?
Hello workshop1,
I found an article with steps to take when you cannot enable Wi-Fi on your iPhone:
Resolution
Follow these steps to resolve the issue:
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.
Additional Information
If you are still unable to turn Wi-Fi on, please contact Apple for support and service options.
If you are able to turn Wi-Fi on but are experiencing other issues with Wi-Fi, please see this article.
You can find the full article here:
iOS: Wi-Fi settings grayed out or dim
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1559
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.
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