iPhone Connected to Wi-Fi But No Internet? Here’s the Fix

Your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi, but there is no internet access but you don’t know why. There’s even a Wi-Fi icon at the top of your screen, indicating everything is okay. However, when you launch the Settings app and tap Wi-Fi, you might see ‘No Internet Connection’. Sometimes, you may not even get this error message. Still, Wi-Fi won’t work on iPhone. So, whether it’s iPhone’ 7 or iPhone 11 connected to wifi but no internet, in this step-by-step guide, I’ll explain why iPhone is connected to wifi but no internet and how to fix the issue.

iPhone Connected to Wi-Fi But No Internet? Fix

Follow these steps to fix iPhone Connected to Wi-Fi But No Internet issue:

#1. Turn OFF/ON Wi-Fi on iPhone

The first thing you need to do when your iPhone is connected to wifi but no internet access is to turn off Wi-Fi and turn it back on. We suggest that you do this from the Settings instead of control Center.
Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and then Turn Off the switch for Wi-Fi.

After a minute, tap the same switch to reconnect your iPhone to the Wi-Fi network.

Next, launch your favorite web browser and try to visit a site like
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If it doesn’t load, try the next solutions.

#2. Enable Airplane Mode and Disable it on iPhone

Just like the previous solution, here comes another simple fix when iPhone is connected to wifi but no internet. For this, you can use the Control Centre or open the Settings app and tap on Airplane Mode switch to turn it on. Wait for about 30 seconds and then tap it again to disable Airplane mode.

Once your iPhone reconnects to Wi-Fi, launch your browser and visit a website of your choice and see if it loads or not.

#3. Restart Your iPhone and Wi-Fi Router

To restart your iPhone, simply start the Settings app and go to General, and then tap Shut Down.

Next, use the physical button on your router or use the main wall switch to turn off your Wi-Fi router.

Wait a minute and turn on your iPhone and router. this is most likely to resolve Wi-Fi issues on your iPhone. If iPhone connects to wifi but no internet still, try the next solution.

#4. Forget Wi-Fi and Reconnect It

Before you forget your WiFi Network, make sure you know the Wi-Fi password. If you do not know it, then skip this fix for the moment and try the other solutions.

1. Start the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Now, tap Wi-Fi.
3. Next, tap (i) next to the Wi-Fi name.
4. Next on, tap Forget This Network and confirm.
5. Finally, tap the Wi-Fi name from the list of NETWORKS, type in the password and reconnect it.

Check if your iPhone can connect to Internet. If iPhone is connected to wifi but no internet, try the next solution.

#5. Switch Off Wi-Fi Assist

Wi-Fi Assistautomatically uses cellular data when Wi-Fi connectivity is poor. Sometimes, this may interfere with proper working of Wi-Fi. In such a case, you need to switch off this feature. Simply follow these steps:

1. Start the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on Cellular.
2. Scroll down and disable Wi-Fi Assist.

If iPhone is connected to wifi but no internet access, try the next solution.

#6. Check Location Services

Sometimes, your iPhone needs Location Access for wi-Fi to work properly. You need to make sure the appropriate location setting is enabled for Wi-Fi.

1. Start the Settings app on your iPhone and tap Privacy.
2. Now, tapn Location Services.
3. Next, tap System Services.
4. Finally, ensure the toggle for Networking & Wireless is enabled.

#7. Disable VPN

At times, a VPN may cause issues with the Wi-Fi connection on your iPhone. If a VPN is enabled on your iPhone, open the VPN app and turn it off. Alternatively, just launch the Settings app and tap on the VPN toggle.

In addition, if you have installed many unnecessary VPN apps on your iPhone, try uninstalling a few. This will also delete their VPN profiles.

#8. Reset All Network Settings

Simply follow these steps to restart the network settings on your iPhone:

1. Start the Settings app and tap on General.
2. Now, scroll down and tap Reset.
3. Next, tap Reset Network Settings.
4. Finally, type in your iPhone’s passcode and confirm.

After the process ends, reconnect to Wi-Fi, and it will most likely fix iPhone not connecting to internet issue.

#9. Force Restart your iPhone

simply follow these steps to force restart your iPhone:

1. Quickly press and release the volume up button.
2. Quickly press and release the volume down button.
3. Press and hold down on the side button for about ten seconds. The iPhone will force restart.

Check to see if your iPhone can connect to the Internet. if your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi but no Internet access still, try the next solution.

#10. Reset your iPhone

Simply follow these steps to reset your iPhone to factory default:

1. Start the settings app on your iPhone
2. Tap General
3. Scroll down and tap on reset
4. Now, select “Erase all content and settings” and follow the onscreen prompts to reset your iPhone

Signing off

We trust one or a combination of these fixes worked for you and your iPhone is no longer connected to Wi-Fi but no Internet. Also, make sure you knowwhat to do if Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting on your iPhone
If you have any other questions, let us know in the comments section below.