How to Fix iPhone 5s Wi-Fi Problem

By Chevypowell

First Published on July 03, 2018

This article is 7 years old.

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Some people may think that iPhone 5S is perfect that doesn’t let you experience some annoying issues. Well, even if it is the latest release from Apple, several users were also having problems with it. One of the most annoying issues is iPhone 5S Wi-Fi problem. Sometimes, you will experience your Wi-Fi icon just greyed out or your Wi-Fi doesn’t connect. It may connect but doesn’t let you access the Internet as signal suddenly drops. Such of this problem is really frustrating. To help you deal with it, you may consider the given problems and it corresponding solutions below.

How to Fix iPhone 5s Wi-Fi Problem

Problem 1: Does your iPhone 5S displays a Wi-Fi grayed out icon?

Solution to Problem 1:Several users are experiencing grayed out Wi-Fi icon problem on iPhone 5S which doesn’t allow them to access a Wi-Fi network. Basically, such of this problem is due to iOS incompatibility or the device settings. To solve the problem, the solution below may help.Update your iOS to its latest version. Perhaps, upgrade to the new version iOS 7. If the problem is due to your device settings, go to Settings > Disable Airplane Mode > go to General > Reset > tap Reset Network Settings. NOTE: Before you reset, record all saved important data such as Wi-Fi passwords, Bluetooth pairing codes, VPN and APN settings.

Problem 2: Does your iPhone 5S fails to find Wi-Fi networks?

Solution to Problem 2: Inability to find a network is a very common iPhone 5S Wi-Fi problem experience by most users. To fix the problem, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and choose an available network. If your phone cannot recognize a network, get closer to available wireless router near you. If still it doesn’t work, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Now, connect to a network. Go back to Settings > Wi-Fi and select a network.

Problem 3: Does your Wi-Fi signal suddenly drops?

Solution to Problem 3: Poor and dropping Wi-Fi network signals is the most annoying problem in iPhone 5S. Probably, this problem is associated with the router or the Internet Service Provider (ISP). To solve the problem, go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Troubled Wi-Fi Network > then tap Renew Lease. Test if the signal is okay. If signal still drops, go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Trouble shoot Wi-Fi Network > then tap Forget This Network. Reconfigure your Wi-Fi and select a network. If your iPhone 5S Wi-Fi problem still exist, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings and restart your Phone. This will help you solve the problem.

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