In normal data speeds, loading of websites is instant. This means that the URL page you’re trying to reach should already show up after hitting the search icon or return key on the keyboard. Although there are some websites that are heavy to load because of the theme in use but the loading time shouldn’t take that longer unless your device is experiencing some internet connectivity issues, particularly on slow browsing. If the speed your iPhone is getting is way lower than the actual data speed your account is provisioned with, then you are more likely dealing with slow browsing. You can do some speed tests to determine the actual Internet speed on your device. Highlighted below are a few suggested procedures to deal with a slow browsing issue on the new iphone 11 handset. Feel free to refer to this walkthrough if websites and other online resources take longer to load up on your new iPhone.
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Troubleshooting an iPhone 11 having slow internet connection
Dealing with slow browsing issues in mobile devices can be daunting but there are some simple ways to fix them and get the internet speed you’re subscribed to. First, you may consider double-checking your data plan and do some speed tests to compare the results with the actual data you’re supposed to get. If the speed test results are way too slow compared to your actual data plan, try applying any of the following procedures to eliminate common factors.
First solution: Quit then restart your browser and your iPhone 11.
If you’ve left Safari suspended for long, there’s a higher chance for it to crash and stop working as intended. The same thing can happen to any other apps that are left open or running in the background. In this case, forcing the app to close would be necessary. So here’s what you should try first:
- Swipe up from the bottom of the screen then stop when your finger reaches the middle and pause until the app cards/previews show up.
- In the app switcher, swipe sideways to find your browser app card/preview.
- Swipe up on the card preview to force close the app.
After quitting the browser and other background apps, restart your iPhone to clear and refresh its memory and operating system. Just follow these steps to proceed:
- Simultaneously press and hold the Side and Volume Up buttons for a few seconds.
- Release both buttons when the Slide to Power off bar appears.
- Swipe or drag the bar to turn your device off.
- After about 30 seconds, press and hold the Side button and then release when the Apple logo appears.
Wait for your iPhone to finish rebooting and once it’s done, launch Safari again then try navigating through random sites to see if the browsing speed improves.
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Second solution: Clear internet cache and cookies from your browser app.
Clearing your browsing data deletes your browsing history, cookies and other data from devices signed into your iCloud account. This can help speed up your internet connection with Safari. Just follow these steps to start clearing your browser cache:
- From your Home screen, tap Settings.
- Scroll to and tap Safari.
- Scroll to and tap the option to Clear History and Website Data.
- Tap Clear History and Data on the pop-up message.
Wait for your device to finish clearing browsing history, cookies and all other internet data it accumulated since the last time the browser cache was cleared.
Third solution: Disconnect from your Wi-Fi network then reconnect.
Like any other features, your iPhone’s wireless internet feature also needs some breather, especially when it starts acting up. The typical way of restarting the internet connection is through the Wi-Fi toggle on your iPhone. Here’s how it’s done:
- Go to Settings-> Wi-Fi menu then toggle the switch to turn Wi-Fi off.
- After a few seconds, tap the switch to turn Wi-Fi back on.
If you’re connected to the internet via cellular data or mobile data, then you can go turn cellular data off and on by heading to your phone Settings-> Cellular menu and then toggle the switch to turn cellular data or mobile data off and on again.
Alternatively, you can use the Airplane mode toggle to simultaneously restart your phone’s wireless functions. Here’s how:
- Tap Settings from your Home screen.
- Select Airplane Mode.
- Tap the switch to turn Airplane Mode on. Doing so simultaneously disables wireless radios of your iPhone.
- While Airplane mode is turned on, restart/soft reset your iPhone.
- Then head back to Settings-> Airplane Mode menu.
- Toggle the switch to turn Airplane Mode off again.
- Wait for your iPhone to re-establish wireless signals.
After disabling Airplane Mode, you will need to re-enable Wi-Fi to reconnect to your Wi-Fi network and get back online. As soon as your Internet connection is restored, open your browser and then try loading some websites to see if the browsing speed has improved.
If the first two methods don’t work, try to forget your Wi-Fi network then set it up as new.
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Fourth solution: Install new software updates for your iPhone 11.
If the slow browsing problem is attributed to some stubborn system bugs, then installing the latest firmware update on your iPhone can help. Firmware updates released by Apple periodically usually embed some fix patches that are programmed to get rid of existing bugs that caused various types of issues on certain devices. Fixes for built-in applications are also embedded into iOS updates.
Since you’re facing slow internet connection on your iPhone, you can use iTunes to manually check for new updates and update your iphone 11 on a computer. Just secure a computer that has the latest version of iTunes app and is connected to the Internet. Once everything is set, just proceed with these steps:
- Open iTunes on your computer to get started.
- Then connect your iPhone to the computer using the Apple-supplied USB cable or Lightning cable.
- Wait for your iPhone to show up in iTunes then select it.
- Click on General or Settings to continue.
- Then click the button to Check for Update.
- Click Download and Update, if a new iOS version is available. Also, don’t forget to mark the option to back up all of the data on your iPhone to the computer.
- Enter your passcode if prompted.
Wait for iTunes to finish updating your iphone 11. You then can disconnect your iPhone when the update is completely installed. Give your phone another restart to ensure that all new software changes are properly implemented.
Fifth solution: Reset network settings to fix slow internet connection on your iPhone 11.
Network settings that are not properly configured can also trigger similar symptoms. To deal with these errors, performing a network settings reset can help. This will erase all your current network settings including saved Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth connections, APNs and other network information. There’s no need to back up files though because this reset does not affect any saved data on your iPhone. Just follow these steps whenever you’re ready:
- Tap Settings from the Home screen.
- Scroll down to and select General.
- Tap Reset then select Reset network settings option.
- Enter your device passcode if prompted.
- Tap Reset network settings again to confirm.
Your iPhone should restart automatically when the reset is finished. By then you can start enabling network features including Wi-Fi and/or cellular data. You will need to enter your Wi-Fi network password like the first time you connect to it so be sure to have the information ready.
Sixth solution: Power cycle your modem or router to fix your iPhone 11 that has slow internet connection.
The problem may be due to a faulty network equipment. Just like other electronic devices, modems and wireless routers also encounter random firmware crashes. When this happens, various types of internet problems could be triggered including slow internet connection or slow browsing. The easiest way to fix these problems is through a power cycle on the modem or router in use. Here’s how it’s done:
- On your modem/router, flip the power switch to turn the device off.
- While it’s completely powered off, unplug its AC adapter from the power source and keep it that way for at least 30 seconds.
- After the elapsed time, plug it back in then turn on again.
- Wait for all the light indicators to become stable. Also ensure that the signal indicator on the modem/router itself is lit and steady.
Your iPhone should then reconnect to the Wi-Fi network as soon as it re-established Wi-Fi signal. If it doesn’t, then you’ll have to connect manually.
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Last resort: Reset your iPhone 11 to factory defaults (factory reset).
The problem could be due to some complex system bugs that might have ruined the phone’s internet functions. To get rid of these culprits, performing a full system reset can be considered among the last options. This will erase everything from your device so be sure to create backups beforehand. Just follow these steps whenever you’re ready:
- From the Home screen, tap Settings.
- Tap General from the given options.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the screen then tap on Reset.
- Select the option to Erase All Content and Settings.
- If prompted with a warning message, tap on Erase iPhone to proceed.
- Enter your passcode to continue.
- Tap Erase iPhone twice to confirm.
Wait for your iPhone to finish resetting and then reboots on its own when done. After it reboots, you can start setting it up as new using the start-up wizard. Set up your Wi-Fi internet connection accordingly and once your iPhone is connected, try browsing through random sites again to see if the slow internet browsing problem is gone already.
What to do if your iPhone 11 still has slow internet connection?
If none of the above procedures helped and that your iPhone is still experiencing very slow internet connection, then there is a higher chance that the problem isn’t rectifiable on your end. There might be some temporary problems affecting internet services in your area at the moment. To check on it, you can contact your internet service provider/carrier for more information. They can view real-time internet status through their outage boards for you. In the case where you’re using cellular data for your iphone 11 internet, check and ensure that you still have enough credits. And if you’re currently subscribed to a limited data plan (with data capping), make sure you haven’t exceeded the data limit, else your internet connection will be capped.
In the case where faulty network equipment (modem/router) is the underlying cause, you can ask your service provider to re-provision the equipment remotely. Modems and routers also need to be refreshed from time to time.
If all else failed, then you can escalate the problem to Apple Support or seek further recommendations from your iPhone carrier.
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