iPhone X Internet Very Slow After iOS 13.2 Update? Here’s How to Fix It

Is your iPhone X suddenly crawling on the internet after updating to iOS 13.2? You’re not the only one. Whether it’s due to buggy software, bad network settings, or Wi-Fi issues, slow internet can be incredibly frustrating. Luckily, there are a few proven fixes that can help speed things back up.

Try these steps to get your iPhone X browsing fast again.

1. Reboot Your iPhone X

A fresh restart can flush out temporary glitches after an update.

Soft reset steps:

Press and hold the Side button and either Volume button.
Slide to power off.
After 30 seconds, press the Side button again to power back on.

Or force restart:

Press and quickly release Volume Up.
Press and quickly release Volume Down.
Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.

Test your internet speed again after the reboot.

2. Refresh Network Connections

A quick toggle can reset your connection and fix speed issues.

Option A: Toggle Wi-Fi

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
Turn Wi-Fi off, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.

Option B: Airplane Mode Trick

Go to Settings > Airplane Mode.
Turn it on, then perform a soft reset.
After rebooting, go back to Settings and turn Airplane Mode off.

Let your phone reconnect to Wi-Fi and test the speed again.

3. Forget Wi-Fi Networks and Reconnect

Saved Wi-Fi settings can become corrupted after updates.

To forget and rejoin:

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
Tap the “i” icon next to your network.
Tap Forget This Network, then confirm.
Reboot your phone.
Go back to Settings > Wi-Fi, reconnect, and enter the password again.

This often resolves conflicts that slow your browsing down.

4. Reset Network Settings

This wipes all saved networks and network settings—great for clearing out post-update conflicts.

To reset:

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

Your iPhone will reboot automatically. Reconnect to Wi-Fi and test internet speed again.

5. Restore Your iPhone in Recovery Mode (Advanced)

If you’re still stuck with slow speeds, a deeper restore may fix firmware-level issues.

What you’ll need:

A Mac or PC with the latest iTunes.
A Lightning cable to connect your iPhone X.

How to restore in recovery mode:

Open iTunes and connect your iPhone to your computer.
Quickly press and release Volume Up, then Volume Down.
Press and hold the Side button until you see the recovery mode screen.
Choose Restore in iTunes.

This reinstalls iOS 13.2 cleanly without wiping your personal data (unless you choose a full wipe).

Still Slow? Call Your ISP or Apple Support

If your other devices have fast internet but your iPhone X doesn’t, it’s likely a device issue. Contact Apple Support to dig deeper. If all your devices are slow, contact your internet provider to reset or upgrade your connection.