Why won't Wi-Fi connect on my iPhone? What to do if your iPhone cannot be connected to your computer? Resetting network settings

Most often, owners of iPhone smartphones (real ones and without signs of damage) have no complaints about the use of cellular communications or the WiFi module, but sometimes unpleasant situations still happen. The problem manifests itself in different ways: in the form of a WiFi connection icon that suddenly becomes inactive, failures during routing, or due to extremely slow data transfer speeds. If you cannot connect to WiFi on your iPhone 4s, 4 or 5, then this article is for you. Here we will look at why the WiFi module does not work or does not connect.

Sometimes the iPhone 5 simply cannot connect to any of the networks that operate in your area, although the system detects them and shows them on the display. There is simply no single reason for these failures, and very often problems can arise spontaneously, and this will not be related to either the iPhone model (5, 4, 4s) or the version of the iOS operating system. In 90% of cases, all failures associated with the WiFi module are resolved by simply rebooting the iPhone or resetting the network settings.

Try this step first, if the WiFi connects to the network and works fine, then the problem was a minor glitch and there is no reason to worry . True, it may also be that the reason is related to the hardware that is in the iPhone 4s, 5 or 4, in which case you have to take the smartphone to an official Apple service center, where they will probably tell you why the module does not work or does not connect.

But don’t give up in advance, because our instructions for providing “first aid” to a faulty WiFi can help. We will look at 4 ways after which WiFi on your iPhone 5 (4 or 4s) can function again, each of these methods works.

Restarting the device

This method is probably the most logical and simple, it helps solve the problem of many glitches that can plague owners of the iPhone 5 (4s or 4). This is a simple reboot (turning it off and on). To do this, just hold down the “Power” button and hold it for several seconds until a slider with the word “Turn off” appears on the display and turn off the gadget.

If your iPhone 5, 4 or 4s is frozen, you need to hold this button for 15 seconds to force shutdown. If the phone does not work and refuses to turn off in this way, then you just need to remove the battery from the smartphone and then insert it back. Most often, after turning it on, everything works correctly, you just need to click on the WiFi icon again to connect, perhaps now it works and connects correctly.

Resetting network settings

Do not forget that a global reset leads to the destruction of possibly important information (data about DNS servers, IP addresses, user passwords and logins, and so on). Therefore, it would be quite logical if we first reset the network settings; you can find this item in this path: settings / General / Reset / Reset network settings.

Data backup and recovery

The situation is such that not all ordinary iPhone 4, 4s or 5 users understand the meaning of the function that we will now consider. Some people are even annoyed by the fact that they need to spend time and effort copying numbers, videos, photos and passwords. But this technique was invented by smart people and for good reason; very often it serves as a real “magic” wand for iPhone 4, 4s or 5 users when solving serious problems with the operating system.

The easiest way to store backup copies of the files you need is using the iCloud cloud service, which is available to all Apple owners. But in a situation where WiFi does not work, it is worth placing another additional copy in iTunes in advance. It’s better to be prudent and have two backup copies instead of one - follow the standard instructions, make one copy on the iCloud service, and the second on iTunes. Now, if the WiFi module settings are somehow damaged or reset, you can simply restore this information from the saved files.

The process is not at all difficult, there is no need to be scared. Yes, it will take some time, and this time depends only on the volume of files and data that will be transferred to iCloud and back. Using this method of transferring important data to iCloud, you can completely reset your iPhone 5, 4 or 4s. The device becomes the same as in the “box”.

Yes, this complicates the process of recovering all lost files and all information, but if after a complete reset the WiFi module starts functioning normally again, then you will be able to say a copy of all the necessary data from iCloud. However, there is a small chance that you have a rare and unpleasant situation in which the error is related to the data inside the additional copy. This means that when you reset the iPhone 5 (4, 4s) to factory settings, then WiFi will work correctly, but the entire amount of data, information and important files will have to be restored manually, and you will have to forget about the faulty copy.

This step should be taken as a last resort; most often it doesn’t come to a backup; everything is solved by rebooting or resetting the network parameters.

Is your WiFi problem still unresolved? Reboot the router

It also happens that the source of all glitches and errors is not the iPhone (5, 4 or 4s), but the WiFi router, a third-party device that has its own firmware. But there may also be bugs in the router’s firmware. You can solve the problem by rebooting the router, just turn it off and on.

If the connection appears and works correctly, but the speed is too low, then it’s worth rummaging through the DNS server settings. But then this is a network equipment malfunction, and the iPhone (4, 4s or 5) works correctly. So to fix it you need to call the system administrator.

If the router works and other devices connect to the router without any problems, but a particular iPad or iPhone 5 (4 or 4s) still does not connect and does not work, then it is time to take your gadget to an Apple service center. They should help you or simply replace the faulty module.

Although the iPhone and iPad can completely do without a computer, there are situations when one may be needed. Well, since Apple technology is also not perfect and it may have errors, one of which I will try to help you solve.

One of the popular ones is when The computer does not see the iPhone. There can be many reasons for this, but most often the cause of this error is: retained keys from past connections. Usually, every time you connect, the question “Trust this computer” should appear or not, but it happens that it does not appear. This problem can be solved in a few simple steps.

macOS computer doesn't see iPhone or iPad

I'll start with the native Mac computer running macOS for iPhone and iPad. Naturally, due to the fact that this is one “family”, users are less likely to have a problem when the computer does not see the iPhone. But such cases still happen.

So, if your iPhone stubbornly refuses to see your Mac computer, try clearing the contents of a special system folder - Lockdown. To do this, follow my steps:

Step 2. Log into the program Finder and simultaneously press the cmd + shift + G buttons
In the window that appears, enter /var/db/lockdown and click the go button.

Step 3. You will find yourself in a folder with certificates of all devices ever connected to your Mac; you need to delete them

Step 4. Press the cmd +a buttons simultaneously and move the selected files to the trash using the button "Move to cart" or simple drag and drop

After that, connect the iPhone to the computer and when asked whether to trust it or not, answer trust. Your Mac will now be able to see your iPhone normally.

Windows 7, 8 or 10 computer does not see iPhone

Step 1: Disconnect all devices from your computer and close iTunes

Step 2. Press the Ctrl + Esc buttons at the same time

Step 3. Click on the magnifying glass icon or search field and enter %ProgramData% in the field and press Return

Step 4: Double-click the Apple folder

Step 5: Right-click on the Lockdown folder and select “Delete”

Step 6: Restart your computer and iPhone. If you don't do this, you might get error 0xE80003.

Update drivers for iPhone on Windows 7, 8 or 10

If the above method did not help, for Windows 7, 8 or 10 there is another way to solve the problem when the computer does not see the iPhone, but it is more difficult. You need to install drivers on your iPhone.

Step 1: Go to Control Panel on Windows 7, 8 or 10 and select Device Manager

Step 2. In the list, select the “Universal Serial Bus Controllers” section and find the driver Apple Mobile Device USB Driver

Step 3. Right-click on it and select “Update Driver”

Step 4. Now select “Browse this computer for drivers” and “Select a driver from the list of already installed drivers”

Step 5. Select "Have from disk" and specify the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\Drivers, in the folder select usbaapl and click "Open"

Step 7. Now you can open iTunes and check whether it sees the device or not, if not, try restarting your computer.

Conclusion

I wish that my advice will help you solve the problem when your computer does not see your iPhone or iPad. I advise you to regularly visit my section, you will learn a lot of new things and help your friends solve problems with their devices.

If your iPhone does not want to connect to the computer, there are several options to solve the problem. Each solution is associated with a different problem. Let's look at them separately.

1. System failure.

The most common reason is a system failure on a smartphone or personal computer. Try rebooting the first and second devices. This is the most obvious solution to the problem.

2. Software problem.

How do we understand that the iPhone does not connect to the computer? Of course, thanks to iTunes, which does not see the device. It could be a software issue. Check for a new version of the program and update it. Apple smartphones are very capricious and only work with the latest versions of software. Also, do not forget to check for updates for the iPhone operating system.

3. Problem with the cord.

Check the wire for damage. If such is the case, then the reason is clear. But before you throw it away, look at the charge indicator. If the phone charges, but does not connect when connected to the computer, then there is probably a problem with the USB input. Otherwise, you will still have to purchase a new accessory.

4. Problem with USB input.

Update USB drivers and restart your computer. Try connecting to the port again or test functionality on a different socket. The computer will have to be taken in for repair if the iPhone does not connect to the computer via USB due to its fault.

We hope the problem has been resolved and your gadget has become useful again.

Yes, connecting an iPhone or iPad to a personal computer based on Windows or Mac OS X is quite simple, and with the release of iOS 5 and iTunes 10.5, this can be done not only with a standard USB cable. If you know all the ways to connect “iPhone - computer” and you don’t have any problems with it, pass by, for the rest - welcome “under the cut”.

Perhaps, after reading the title, experienced iOS users will bombard me with “rotten” comments and they have the right to do so, because connecting an iPhone to a computer is simply simple.

In today's publication, we will look at ways to connect iOS devices (iPhone and iPad) to a personal computer based on Windows and Mac OS X, look at the advantages and disadvantages of each method and try to find the optimal one.

Ways to connect iPhone to computer

Initially, it was possible to connect an iOS device to a computer only with the USB cable supplied with the device, but with the advent of iOS 5 and iTunes 10.5, a second, more universal one appeared - via a wireless Wi-Fi network.

Today (iOS 7.1.2 and iTunes 11.3 are current), you can connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer in 2 ways:

1. USB cable;
2. over a wireless Wi-Fi network.

There are no problems with the first method; it is enough to connect one end of the cable with a USB connector to the appropriate port of the computer (these can be USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports), and insert the other into the iPhone or iPad connector.

Connecting your iPhone wirelessly requires more. If you have a wireless router and there are no difficulties here: turn on Wi-Fi in the iOS device settings (the corresponding switch is in “Settings -> Wi-Fi”), select the network created by the Wi-Fi router and wait for the connection.

What should those who only have a computer with a Wi-Fi module, a laptop for example, and an iOS device do? It is necessary to create a separate computer-to-computer wireless network, but first things first.

How to connect iPhone to computer with USB cable

Each iOS device comes with a standard cable with a USB connector on one end and a 30-pin or Lightning connector (depending on the iOS device model) on the other; in the Apple community it is usually called a “cord.”

A USB cable with a 30-pin connector is used to connect to a computer: iPhone 2G-4s, iPad, iPad 2, iPad 3, iPod Touch up to 4G inclusive.

How to create a Wi-Fi network to connect an iPhone

Creating a wireless network using a computer with a Wi-Fi module, or a laptop, for example, is not difficult, but to connect an iOS device to it, you need to take into account a number of features.

When creating a Wi-Fi network, I suggest using the recommended settings for routers and Wi-Fi access points from Apple.

Creating a Wi-Fi network on Mac in OS X

I didn’t have a Windows-based computer at hand, so let’s look at the procedure for creating a network on a Mac; for Windows, I’ll describe the procedure in text.

1. In Mac OS X, go to System Preferences -> Network and select Wi-Fi from the list on the left.

   

   

2. Click the Network Name drop-down list and select Create Network.

   

3. In the “Creating a computer-to-computer network” window, enter the name of the network, the channel can be left as default, in my case the 11th and opposite “Security” click on “Not selected”.

   

4. In the drop-down list, select the type of data encryption when transmitting over a wireless network:
   • not selected - encryption is disabled, you do not need to enter a password to connect to the network, anyone can access the wireless network (even an attacker);
   • 40 bit WEP - encryption type WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) password length: 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal digits (when you enter a sufficient number of characters, the “Create” button will become active).
   • 128 bit WEP - WEP encryption type Password length: 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal digits.

   Personally, I don’t understand why Apple recommends setting WPA2 encryption for Wi-Fi networks, while in OS X only WEP is available with different key lengths, but you don’t have to choose.

   Advice: in OS X, select the encryption type with the maximum key length, i.e. “140 bit WEP”, the password will need to be entered only 3 times, 2 times when creating a network (entering and confirming) and 1 time on the iPhone when connecting. Network settings in the iPhone are saved automatically and when the created network is available, the device will connect to it “automatically” (each time you connect, you do not need to enter a password for a known network).

   Select the desired encryption type and click Create.

   

5. A wireless Wi-Fi network will be created, the Mac will be automatically connected to it (since it is its source), all that remains is to connect the iPhone to the created network.

   

6. On your iPhone (or iPad), go to “Settings -> Wi-Fi” and turn on the device’s Wi-Fi module with the appropriate switch.

   

7. The wireless network created in Mac OS X will appear in the “Select Network” list, tap on its name and enter the password. Ready!

   

8. After connecting your iPhone and Mac to the shared Wi-Fi network, launch iTunes and your device will appear in the “Devices” menu.

   

   

Creating a Wi-Fi network to connect an iPhone to a Windows laptop

If there are no problems with the compatibility of iOS devices with desktop or laptop Mac computers (the connection is stable), then when connecting an iPhone to a Windows PC via Wi-Fi, difficulties sometimes arise:

1. iPhone and iPad do not connect to Wi-Fi networks with WPA2 encryption;
2. iOS devices do not connect to 802.11n Wi-Fi networks if the WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) feature is disabled (Solution).

In a Windows environment, the DCHP server, which is responsible for assigning IP addresses to connected devices, does not always work correctly and stably, therefore, when distributing addresses in automatic mode (with the DHCP server enabled), the “Computer-iPhone” wireless connection may be unstable. This is why you need to assign a static IP address to your computer's wireless network adapter:

1. In Windows 7, go to “Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center” and click on “Change adapter settings”.

   

   

2. Right-click on “Wireless network connection” to open the context menu and select “Properties”.

   

3. In the "Checked components used by this connection" list, select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and click the "Properties" button.

   

4. Check the boxes next to “Use the following IP address” and “Use the following DNS server addresses”, enter in the appropriate fields:
   • IP address: 192.168.xxx.xxx;
   • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0;
   • Default Gateway: leave blank;
   • Preferred DNS server: leave blank;
   • Alternate DNS Server: Leave blank.

   Instead of “xxx.xxx”, specify the parameters of your subnet (the first “xxx”) and assign a fixed address (the second “xxx” from 1 to 254).

   If you are using a wired LAN connection to the Internet and it is assigned an IP address of "192.168.0.1" or "192.168.1.1", the wireless connection should be assigned the address "192.168.2.1".

   The wireless and LAN IP addresses must not be the same and must not be within the same subnet.

   

5. Check the box next to “Confirm settings on exit” and click “OK.”
6. In the Network and Sharing Center, you need to create a computer-to-computer wireless network (“point-to-point” or Ad-Hock), to do this, click on “Set up a new connection or network”, select “Set up a computer-to-computer wireless network” and Click "Next" twice.

   

   

   

7. On the “Name this network and select security options” page, fill in the fields:
   • Network Name: Enter any name for your Wi-Fi network (SSID);
   • Security type: select WEP;
   • Security key: enter the password for the wireless network, you will need to enter it on the iPhone when connecting to this network;
   • Check the “Save this network settings” checkbox if you plan to connect the device to the computer via the specified network permanently and click “Next”. Network setup will begin.

   

8. In the “Network SSID Network is ready for use” window, click on “Enable Internet Connection Sharing” if your computer has Internet access via a wired connection. This will make it possible to “share” the Internet from a computer via Wi-Fi to an iPhone, i.e. The iPhone will be connected to the Internet via a computer (the PC will act as a gateway).

   

9. In the window that says “Internet Connection Sharing is enabled,” click Close. A wireless network has been created, the computer is automatically connected to it (no need to connect it separately) and is waiting for devices to connect wirelessly.

   

10. On your iPhone, go to Settings -> Wi-Fi and turn on the wireless module switch.
11. After the created network is found, tap on its name and wait until the device connects to it. Ready!

    

You can use Wi-Fi to connect your iPhone to your computer for wireless synchronization, creating a backup copy, downloading music, videos, importing contacts, installing programs and games from the App Store, etc.

Comparison of methods for connecting iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad to a computer

As you can see, each method (USB cable or Wi-Fi) has its own disadvantages and advantages. To solve individual problems, you can use the most convenient one: a Wi-Fi connection allows you to “share” a wired Internet connection to your iPhone; you can restore or update the firmware using a USB cable.

If you are unable to connect your device to your computer via Wi-Fi, the PC does not “see” the iPhone when connected via USB, or problems arise, write to us in the comments, we will try to help you.

Let's look at the reasons why the iPhone 7 does not connect to WiFi and what are the options for solving the problem.

The inability to connect to a Wi-Fi network is a common problem among iPhone 7 users, which can be caused by hardware or software failures. In the vast majority of cases, users are faced with the second situation, which is why they can resolve it on their own. Let's try to analyze the main methods and actions that need to be taken to identify and solve the problem.

Main problems and simple ways to solve them

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• Password. Sometimes the inability to connect the iPhone 7 to Wi-Fi is not due to a breakdown, but to ordinary inattention - entering the password incorrectly. Check accuracy and register by connecting to Wi-Fi from another device. If the connection occurs, then this is clearly not the problem.
• Forced reboot. Reboot by holding down the Home and Power buttons. Perhaps everything is due to just a small software glitch, which can be resolved in the simplest way.
• Reconnection. If the simplest methods do not lead to the expected result, then you can try connecting to the network again. To do this, go to the Wi-Fi settings, select the problematic network and click the “Forget this network” button. Then you need to search, find it and enter the password.
• Problems with the router. The next step is to reset your network settings. This is the last method available to the user to resolve the problem at the software level. Go to “Settings”, then to “General” and “Reset”. By selecting “Reset Network Settings”, you can test your Wi-Fi again.
• Problems with the router. Perhaps the root of the problem is not the phone at all, but the router itself. This is easy to check - you just need to try to connect to another network, which is distributed by another device. If this is not possible, then you can reboot the router, reset the network settings, change the encryption type from to “WEP”, and set the region to “USA” in the parameters. In rare cases this helps.
• Module failure. A problem that you can hardly figure out on your own is a breakdown of the Wi-Fi module in the phone itself. It is not recommended to try to disassemble and “repair” the module yourself; contact specialists.

There are situations when the wireless network on the iPhone 7 does not work due to system errors. Then you will have to reinstall the operating system, roll back to factory settings, or re-flash the firmware. However, experience suggests that in the case of the seventh iPhone, such situations arise extremely rarely (however, this factor must also be taken into account).