Network related problems are common nowadays but they don’t mean they’re serious. Sometimes, devices like your iPhone might disconnect from the Wi-Fi network every now and then.
But most of the time, they will be able to reconnect to the same network. The thing is that if such an issue keeps occurring, even if it’s minor, can be pretty annoying as it interferes with what you’re doing.
So it’s better that the moment you encounter having your iPhone 13 disconnects from the network and mess up your WiFi connection, you immediately do some of the basic troubleshooting procedures.
What causes random WiFi disconnection issues?
You have to remember that when you’re using the internet, both your phone and router are working side-by-side to give you the best browsing experience.
If one of them fails, your WiFi disconnects and as a result, you won’t be able to get online. Wi-Fi networking has improved considerably in the last few years and it has become more stable.
So if you encounter network problems like this, it’s probably just a minor issue with either your iPhone or the router.
With that being said, you must try to refresh their memories before doing anything. You might be saved from the hassle of doing more complicated procedures.
It is also possible that the problem is with iOS, especially if the Wi-Fi networking services started to act up after an update.
Needless to say, you need to look into your phone’s operating system as well as it’s services. You will learn a few tricks on how to fix an iPhone 13 that keeps disconnecting below.
Fixing iPhone 13 Wi-Fi Disconnection Problem
We all know that iOS devices are pretty stable in almost all aspects. However, an issue like this will always occur every now and then. So if you’re one of the iPhone users bugged by an Internet connection that keeps dropping, here are the things you should do:
First solution: Restart your iPhone and WiFi router
As mentioned earlier, the first thing you have to do is to make sure that it’s not just due to some minor issues with your phone and network device. You need to reboot both devices to refresh their memories.
As for your iPhone, it’s better to perform the Forced Reboot as it’s more effective than the normal restart.
Step 1: To force restart iPhone, quickly press and release the Volume Up and do the same to the Volume Down button.
Step 2: Immediately after releasing the volume down rocker, press and hold the Power button or the side key for 10 seconds.
This will trigger your iPhone to shut down and then power back up. Once the Apple logo appears, release the power key and allow it to continue the boot process.
Step 3: While waiting for your iPhone, unplug your Wi-Fi router from the electrical source.
Leave it without power for a minute or two.
Step 4: After a minute or two, plug the router back in and wait until it starts to broadcast the WiFi signal.
At this point, your iPhone might already be active and ready. So try to reconnect to your Wi-Fi network and observe closely to know if iPhone disconnects at some point.
Most of the time, rebooting both devices will re-establish the connection. However, if the problem continues to bug you, then move on to the next solution.
Second solution: Forget the current network
The next thing you need to do if your iPhone still has the WiFi disconnect issue is to delete the current connection between your device and router.
Doing so will disconnect your iPhone from the network and you will have to re-enter the password to your Wi-Fi network. So make sure you know the WiFi passwords before doing this. Here’s how:
Step 1: Go back to the Home screen and tap Settings.
To go back to the home screen, you just have to swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
Step 2: Tap Wi-Fi to open the WiFi settings.
Step 3: Tap the Information icon to the right of your network.
It’s the letter ‘I’ inside the circle.
Step 4: Tap Forget This Network, and tap Forget to confirm.
Once forgotten, it won’t be visible in the list of saved Wi-Fi networks.
Step 5: Once the connection is deleted, let your iPhone 13 reconnect to the network.
Make sure you enter the correct password.
When the device is reconnected to the network, verify if it has an Internet connection and if the disconnection issue still occurs.
Third solution: Reset Network Settings
The next solution will be to do a network reset. What it does is basically bring all the network services to their default configuration.
Needless to say, it will delete all the connections in your iPhone including Bluetooth and other saved networks. While it’s a reset, it doesn’t delete any of your files and data, so you don’t have to worry about them.
Here’s how you do it:
Step 1: Launch the Settings app.
Step 2: Tap General.
Step 3: Scroll down and tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.
Step 4: Tap Reset at the bottom of the screen to reveal all the options.
Step 5: Tap Reset Network Settings and enter your security lock if prompted.
Step 6: Tap Reset Network Settings at the bottom of the screen.
Your iPhone will reset the network and reboot.
Step 7: After the restart, reconnect to the network.
When it comes to network issues such as this, a network reset often fixes them. However, if for some reason your iPhone 13 still disconnects, then move on to the next solution.
Fourth solution: Factory reset your iPhone 13
A factory settings reset should only be your last resort. But before you do that, you have to make sure that your Wi-Fi network is stable and that your other devices don’t have a problem like this.
If it is just a network problem, you better call your Internet Service Provider and have it fixed. Your iPhone WiFi might not be the only problem, your other devices might also have the same issues if the problem is with your wireless router.
But assuming that it’s not a network problem, then it might be the Wi-Fi function on your iPhone or the firmware itself. So backup your important files and data, and once ready, follow these steps to reset your iOS device:
Step 1: Go to settings on your iPhone.
Step 2: Tap General.
Step 3: Scroll down and tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.
Step 4: Tap Erase All Content and Settings at the bottom of the screen.
Read the information on the screen as it’s important because it tells you which ones will be deleted. You can use the information to backup your data.
Step 5: Tap Continue and then enter your security code if prompted.
You will then be prompted to turn off the Activation Lock by entering your Apple ID password.
Step 6: Enter your Apple ID password and tap Turn Off at the top-right corner of the screen.
Now follow a few on-screen instructions to proceed with the Factory Reset.
Once the reset is complete, set up your iPhone 13 until it becomes ready.
The WiFi problem must already be fixed after the reset.
We hope that this troubleshooting guide can help you.