iPhone 8 Plus Has No Internet Access After iOS 13 Update? Try These Fixes

If your iPhone 8 Plus suddenly stopped connecting to the internet after updating to iOS 13, you’re likely dealing with a common Wi-Fi bug or a glitch in the network settings. You may still see a full Wi-Fi signal, but nothing loads—no browsing, no app updates, no streaming. Don’t worry, we’ve got a list of solid troubleshooting steps that can help you get back online.

1. Restart Your iPhone 8 Plus

This should always be your first move. A soft reset clears out temporary glitches that often happen after major iOS updates.

To restart:

Hold the Side button and either Volume button until the power slider appears.
Slide to power off.
Wait 30 seconds, then hold the Side button again to turn it back on.

Once rebooted, test your internet connection again.

2. Reboot Your Modem or Router

If multiple devices are having issues, it could be your internet connection—not your phone.

To power cycle your router/modem:

Unplug it from the power source.
Wait for 30–60 seconds.
Plug it back in and wait until all lights stabilize.

Then reconnect your iPhone and try using Safari or another browser.

3. Toggle Wi-Fi Off and On

Sometimes the Wi-Fi function itself just needs a refresh.

To toggle Wi-Fi:

Open Control Center (swipe down from the top-right corner).
Tap the Wi-Fi icon to turn it off.
Wait a few seconds, then tap it again to turn it back on.

You can also go to Settings > Wi-Fi and toggle it from there.

4. Try the Airplane Mode Trick

This trick resets all wireless radios at once and often clears up post-update connectivity bugs.

To do it:

Go to Settings > Airplane Mode.
Toggle it on.
Restart your iPhone while Airplane Mode is on.
After the reboot, go back and toggle Airplane Mode off.

Reconnect to Wi-Fi and test your internet.

5. Forget and Reconnect to Wi-Fi

If your Wi-Fi network settings got corrupted during the update, reconnecting from scratch might help.

To forget the network:

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
Tap the info (i) icon next to your Wi-Fi name.
Tap Forget This Network.
Reboot your iPhone, then reconnect by selecting the Wi-Fi and entering your password again.

6. Reset Network Settings

This will erase all saved Wi-Fi networks, VPNs, and Bluetooth pairings, which can fix deeper connectivity issues.

To reset:

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

After the reset, reconnect to Wi-Fi and test the internet.

7. Install Any Available iOS or Carrier Updates

Sometimes Apple or your carrier will release a fix shortly after a major update like iOS 13.

To check for iOS updates:

Go to Settings > General > Software Update.

To check for carrier settings updates:

Go to Settings > General > About.
Wait a few seconds—if an update is available, you’ll see a prompt.

8. Perform a Factory Reset (Optional)

If nothing else worked and you’re still stuck offline, a full reset may be necessary. Just make sure to back up your data first.

To factory reset:

Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Erase All Content and Settings.
Enter your passcode and confirm.

Once the reset is complete, set up your iPhone as new and test the Wi-Fi connection before restoring your backup.

9. Restore via iTunes in Recovery Mode (Advanced)

If you’re still experiencing issues and suspect a corrupted iOS install, restoring via recovery mode might help.

Steps:

Connect your iPhone to your computer and launch iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina+).
Quickly press Volume Up, then Volume Down, then hold the Side button until you see the recovery mode screen.
Choose Restore when prompted in iTunes.

This will reinstall iOS and can fix stubborn bugs.

Still No Internet on Your iPhone 8 Plus?

If you’ve tried everything and your iPhone still won’t connect to the internet:

Contact your Internet provider to check for service issues.
Check your router’s firmware—an outdated router may not play well with iOS 13.
Visit an Apple Store or authorized service center if you suspect a hardware problem.