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Wi-Fi Keeps Disconnecting

Apple iOS

Severity: Moderate

What Does This Error Mean?

iPhone Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting is usually caused by a stale network entry or iOS choosing to switch to mobile data when Wi-Fi looks slow. Forget the network and rejoin it, and turn off Wi-Fi Assist in Settings > Mobile Data.

Affected Models

  • iPhone 15 series
  • iPhone 14 series
  • iPhone 13 series
  • iPhone 12 series
  • iPad Pro
  • iPad Air
  • iPad mini

Common Causes

  • Wi-Fi Assist switching to mobile data when Wi-Fi signal dips
  • Stale or corrupted saved network entry
  • Router assigning a conflicting IP address
  • iPhone set to switch off Wi-Fi to save power
  • Router firmware incompatibility with recent iOS

How to Fix It