iPhone 8 Keeps Dropping Wi-Fi or Won’t Connect? Here’s How to Fix It

Your iPhone 8 is supposed to deliver solid performance, but if it keeps dropping Wi-Fi or refusing to connect altogether, it can quickly become frustrating — especially when all your other devices are working fine. Whether it’s a weak signal, constant disconnections, or random Wi-Fi dropouts, here’s how to fix Wi-Fi problems on your iPhone 8.


Try Another Wi-Fi Network First

Before anything else, check if the issue happens on multiple Wi-Fi networks. If your iPhone connects and works fine elsewhere, the problem is likely with your router. If the same issue happens no matter what network you’re on, the problem is likely your iPhone.


Restart Your iPhone and Router

A basic reboot often clears out connection bugs.

  • Restart your iPhone: Hold the Side button, slide to power off, then turn it back on after 30 seconds.
  • Restart your Wi-Fi router: Unplug it for 30 seconds, then plug it back in and wait for it to fully reconnect.

Forget and Reconnect to the Network

Corrupted Wi-Fi settings can cause repeat connection issues. Forgetting and reconnecting may reset that link.

  1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
  2. Tap the (i) icon next to your network.
  3. Tap Forget This Network.
  4. Reconnect and re-enter the password.

Reset Network Settings

This clears all saved Wi-Fi networks, VPN settings, and Bluetooth pairings — ideal for stubborn connection issues.

  1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset.
  2. Tap Reset Network Settings.
  3. Enter your passcode and confirm.

Reconnect to Wi-Fi afterward and test stability.


Update iOS

Wi-Fi bugs often get patched quickly by Apple.

  • Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
  • Install any available updates.

Wi-Fi Connected But No Internet? Try This

If your iPhone connects to Wi-Fi but can’t load apps or websites:

  • Make sure other devices on the same network work fine (if they do, the issue is with your iPhone).
  • Try a full iOS restore using a computer.
  • Toggle Wi-Fi Assist (Settings > Cellular > Wi-Fi Assist) off and on again.
  • Reinstall iOS using Recovery Mode or DFU mode if needed.

If nothing works, and only your iPhone is affected, you might be dealing with a hardware issue — especially if apps freeze or display endless loading indicators.


Wi-Fi Option Greyed Out or Missing?

If the Wi-Fi toggle is grayed out or you’re seeing blank screens when trying to access Settings:

  • Do a force restart (quickly press Volume Up, then Volume Down, then hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears).
  • Try a full factory reset and set up your iPhone as new (not from backup).
  • If that doesn’t help, it’s likely a hardware problem — possibly the Wi-Fi chip.

Factory Reset as a Last Resort

If the issue continues, wipe the device clean and start fresh.

  1. Back up your data.
  2. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  3. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.
  4. Set up the phone as new (don’t restore from backup) and test Wi-Fi before adding apps.

Still Not Working? Visit Apple Support

If none of these fixes work and Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting or won’t connect at all, it’s time to visit an Apple Store. You could be dealing with a faulty antenna, Wi-Fi chip, or other hardware issue.

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