Hi rhythm242,
We appreciate you reaching out here in Communities and thank you for providing us with a detailed description of the steps you've performed.
Are you experiencing this issue on multiple Wi-Fi networks?
If this is just happening with your Wi-Fi only, review these two articles:
Resolve Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues caused by wireless interference - Apple Support
"Symptoms of wireless interference
Any of these symptoms could be caused by interference affecting the Wi-Fi or Bluetooth signal:
- Device doesn't connect or stay connected
- Connection is slow and signal strength
is low - Bluetooth audio skips, stutters, cuts off, or has static or buzzing
- Pointer movement is erratic or jumpy"
Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points - Apple Support
"Before changing the settings on your router
- Back up your router's settings, in case you need to restore them.
- Update the software on your devices. This is critical to ensure that your devices have the latest security updates and work best with each other.
- On each device that previously joined the network, you might need to forget the network to ensure that the device uses the router's new settings when rejoining the network."
Have you had the chance to make sure that your apps are up to date? How to manually update apps on your Apple device - Apple Support
"How to manually update apps on your iPhone or iPad
- Open the App Store.
- Tap your profile icon at the top of the screen.
- Scroll to see pending updates and release notes. Tap Update next to an app to update only that app, or tap Update All.
Learn what to do if you can't update an app on your iPhone or iPad."
Take care!