Why does my phone say no internet connection when i have wifi

The Problem of No Internet on iPhone, although it appears to be connected to WiFi has been reported by users. You can find below the steps to fix the issue of iPhone Connected to WiFi But No internet.

Why does my phone say no internet connection when i have wifi

In a typical problem of this nature, iPhone clearly appears to be connected to WiFi, but there in internet connectivity and iPhone refuses to connect to any website.

There could be various reasons for this problem. ranging from minor software glitches, incorrect or corrupted network settings to other reasons.

1. Restart iPhone

Restart iPhone to clear out stuck programs and minor glitches, which might be preventing iPhone from connecting to Internet.

Go to Settings > General > scroll down and tap on Shut Down. On the next screen, use the Slider to shut-down iPhone.

Why does my phone say no internet connection when i have wifi

Allow iPhone to completely Shut Down > Wait for 30 seconds > Restart iPhone and try to connect to internet.

2. Enable and Disable Airplane Mode

This is a quick way to refresh and reset the antennas on your iPhone.

Go to Settings > Enable Airplane Mode by moving the toggle to ON position.

Why does my phone say no internet connection when i have wifi

After 30 seconds, disable Airplane Mode by moving the toggle to OFF position.

3. Renew DHCP Lease

Renewing the DHCP lease is known to fix network connectivity problems on iPhone.

Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > tap on your Wi-Fi Network Name.

Why does my phone say no internet connection when i have wifi

On the next screen, scroll down and tap on Renew Lease option.

Why does my phone say no internet connection when i have wifi

On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Renew Lease to confirm.

4. Install Updates

Sometimes, the problem is due to updates waiting to be installed on your device.

Go to Settings > General > Software Update. On the next screen, allow iPhone to check for updates and Install Updates (if available).

5. Forget WiFi Network and Rejoin

Note down your WiFi Password and follow the steps below to Forget WiFi Network and rejoin the Network.

Go to SettingsWiFi > select your WiFi network. On the next screen, tap on Forget This Network option.

Why does my phone say no internet connection when i have wifi

On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Forget to confirm. After 30 seconds > tap on your WiFi Network > enter WiFi Network Password to join the Network.

6. Turn OFF WiFi Assist

The problem might be due to the WiFi Assist feature on your device trying to automatically switch your iPhone from WiFi to Cellular Network.

Go to Settings > Cellular > On the next screen, disable Wi-Fi Assist by moving the toggle to OFF position.

Why does my phone say no internet connection when i have wifi

7. Disable VPN

If you are using VPN, disable VPN service on your iPhone and see if you can connect to internet.

Go to Settings > General > VPN, On the next screen, move the toggle next to Status to OFF position.

Why does my phone say no internet connection when i have wifi

8. Reset Network Settings

Make sure you note down your WiFi Network Password before going ahead with the steps to Reset Network Settings on your iPhone.

Go to SettingsGeneral > Reset. On the next screen, select Reset Network Settings option.

Why does my phone say no internet connection when i have wifi

On the confirmation pop-up, tap on Reset Network Settings again confirm.

After this, connect your iPhone to WiFi Network again and see if the problem of iPhone not connecting to WiFi is gone.

9. Restart Modem/Router

In above steps did not help, the problem might be due to a glitch in Modem/Router.

Switch OFF the Power Supply to Modem/Router – Use the ON/OFF button (if available) or unplug the power cable from wall socket.

Wait for 60 seconds and switch ON the Power Supply to Modem/Router.

10. Switch to Google DNS

This can help if the problem is due to the DNS Servers of your Internet Service Provider being busy or going through problems.

You can find the actual steps to switch DNS servers on iPhone to Google in this guide: How to Use Google DNS On iPhone and iPad

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Why does my phone connect to WiFi but says no internet?

A common reason why your phone has a WiFi connection but no Internet access is that there is a technical issue with your router. If your router is experiencing any kind of bugs or problems, that affects how your devices including your Android devices connect to the Internet.

Why does my phone say no Internet connection when I have WiFi iPhone?

The problem might be due to the WiFi Assist feature on your device trying to automatically switch your iPhone from WiFi to Cellular Network. Go to Settings > Cellular > On the next screen, disable Wi-Fi Assist by moving the toggle to OFF position.

What do I do when my WiFi says no internet?

Try these common fixes first..
Restart your router. This fix works so often that it's always worth trying first. ... .
Switch Wi-Fi bands (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz) ... .
Test your Wi-Fi on different devices. ... .
Try a different Ethernet cable. ... .
Improve the position of your device and/or router..