WiFi button not working Apple iPhone 3G/S? Here’s the fix

WiFi button greyed out Apple iPhone 3G/S

Usually after some software updates, the Apple iPhone 3G/S  WiFi connection   button might sometimes be greyed out. As usual with network issues, the first step is to reset the network settings.

Reset network settings

In the menu Settings > General > Reset, select Reset network settings.

This will get rid of all existing network connections, which will have to be entered again after the phone restart.

When the phone is back on, go to Settings > Wifi, and, there, connect again to the WiFi to get your internet connection back up and running, after having eventually entered the password if necessary.

Software update

Maybe the wifi button is grayed out because an important software update hasn't been installed.

Go to Settings > General > Software update, and there, apply all the updates that are required for your Apple iPhone 3G/S.

After that, restart your Apple iPhone 3G/S, and see if you are now able to connect to a wifi.

Backup and restore

When previous solutions did not work out, it is unfortunately now time to perform a backup and restore.

In this operation, you will lose all information stored on your phone that hasn't been saved, therefore make sure that all important information is securely saved on another media.

Reset phone

When the  backup and restore   solution doesn't work out, the last resort before going to a certified technician, is to try to reset your phone.

But, contrary to a backup and restore, this time, setup the phone as a new Apple iPhone 3G/S, without restoring data previously saved.

Apple specialist

When all the other previous solutions have failed, the only and last solution is to take the phone to an Apple specialist, which will check what is wrong with the Apple iPhone 3G/S.

The issue might also be hardware, meaning some components of the Apple iPhone 3G/S suddenly stopped working, which he will be able to investigate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to do if iPhone WiFi cannot turn on?

If the WiFi button is greyed out on the Apple iPhone in the first place, then if there are network problems, the first step is to reset the network settings.

Why is the iPhone 8 WiFi button greyed out?

The iPhone 8 WiFi button may appear greyed out due to several reasons, including software issues, hardware damage, or network problems. It could also be caused by a glitch in the iOS system, a failed iOS update, or a malfunctioning WiFi antenna.