My software update fried wifi chip

I had a perfectly working iphone 4s untill i updated to IOS 7.0.4..thats when my wifi went grey
So i took a trip to the genius bar,they gave me some excuses saying my wifi chip was on its way out when the update just greyed out my wifi
The genius said all they could do was replace my iphone 4s and since it was out of warranty,I had to pay 199 for a refurbished phone.so i paid the money and got a refurbished phone.it worked fine untill i updated to IOS 7.0.4
Wifi greyed out again
Now i know for sure that the update is the problem..apple just wants to make more money by currupting wifi so people would have to pay 199 dollars for replacement
Im so ****** that i have to make another trip to apple to get another replacement.
The guy who serves me tomorrow better watch out!!!!

You have two choices:
1. Find someplace that does have WiFi if you want to update OTA.
2. Connect your phone to the computer you normally sync with, launch iTunes & update your phone. Requires your computer be connected to the Internet.

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