As it turns out, the WiFi does not work properly on iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. For some users, cellular data is enabled automatically over the existing WiFi connection and thus they are not able to access the internet. For others, the WiFi either does not connect or in case it does, fails to work at all. There are a few common reasons known so far that cause the said problem. We will go through them down below. So, without further ado, let us get started. Now that we have gone through the potential causes of the issue, let us get started with the various methods that you can follow to get the issue fixed. Please follow through.
Method 1: Turn off Private Address
The new major release seems to have focused on your privacy and security over the network you are connected to. For this reason, Apple has come up with the Private Address feature. In order to communicate with a WiFi network, the devices connected must identify themselves using a unique address that is known as the MAC or Media Access Control address. Now, the problem is, if a device uses the same address over a network, an observer can easily notice it and thus endanger your privacy. Therefore, the Private Address feature has been introduced to reduce the privacy risk of the users. With the Private Address, you are forced to use a unique and different MAC address with each WiFi network. This has thus far caused the majority of the WiFi issues. In order to tackle this, you have to disable the feature until the issue has been solved as suggested by Apple Engineers as well. Here’s how to turn off the Private Address feature:
Method 2: Uninstall Third-Party VPN
As it turns out, the third-party VPN software on your device can also cause the issue to emerge. Various users have reported that they were facing the issue because of a third-party VPN that they had installed on their system. This often happens when a new major release comes out. In some cases, applications are not compatible with the newly released version, and therefore, they do not operate properly. You will have to wait for an update from the developers. Nonetheless, for the most part, it seems Norton VPN has been the root cause of the issue. However, it is not only limited to Norton but rather if you have another VPN on your phone, chances are it could be causing the issue. Therefore, in order to fix the issue, you will have to get rid of the issue. Here’s how to uninstall the VPN app:
Method 3: Reset Network Settings
Finally, if none of the above solutions pan out for you, you will have to reset network settings on your phone. As it turns out, oftentimes resetting your network settings can fix various network connectivity issues. This has been reported by a user who was facing a similar issue. Therefore, it is worth a shot. To do this, follow the instructions down below: You might also want to reset your router in case the issue still persists. A user reported that resetting their router twice fixed the issue, so it might fix yours as well.
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