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My iPhone can’t find other iphones wifi

I have been trying to connect to other iPhones WiFi but their names never come up,even after they have allowed others to join,my iPhone still wouldn’t be able to detect that there is WiFi around.

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 20, 2023 10:15 PM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2023 10:26 PM

victory295 Said:

"My iPhone can’t find other iPhones wifi: I have been trying to connect to other iPhones WiFi but their names never come up,even after they have allowed others to join,my iPhone still wouldn’t be able to detect that there is WiFi around."

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Troubleshooting iPhone WiFi:

A few thoughts to try:


I. Start Here: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch won't Connect to a Wi-Fi Network - Apple Support


II. Clear the Temporary Internet Files:


III. Restart your Router:

  1. Power: off the router
  2. Wait: 30 seconds
  3. Power: It back on


IV. Reconnect to your Network:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Wi-Fi
  3. Disable: Wi-Fi
  4. Wait: 30 seconds
  5. Enable: Wi-Fi


V. Add Back the Network:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Wi-Fi
  3. Remove: the network
  4. Wait: 30 seconds
  5. Add: the network back
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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Oct 20, 2023 10:26 PM in response to victory295

victory295 Said:

"My iPhone can’t find other iPhones wifi: I have been trying to connect to other iPhones WiFi but their names never come up,even after they have allowed others to join,my iPhone still wouldn’t be able to detect that there is WiFi around."

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Report back if anything here helps...

Troubleshooting iPhone WiFi:

A few thoughts to try:


I. Start Here: If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch won't Connect to a Wi-Fi Network - Apple Support


II. Clear the Temporary Internet Files:


III. Restart your Router:

  1. Power: off the router
  2. Wait: 30 seconds
  3. Power: It back on


IV. Reconnect to your Network:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Wi-Fi
  3. Disable: Wi-Fi
  4. Wait: 30 seconds
  5. Enable: Wi-Fi


V. Add Back the Network:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Wi-Fi
  3. Remove: the network
  4. Wait: 30 seconds
  5. Add: the network back

Oct 20, 2023 10:43 PM in response to victory295

victory295 Said:

"My iPhone can’t find other iPhones wifi: I never had this problem until this month..and I have connected with these phones previously…"

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Sorry to hear.


Take this to an Apple Store:

If nothing above helps, then take it in for service. Set up a Genius Bar Appointment at your local Apple Store. You might be required to provide a proof of purchase.

Oct 20, 2023 10:25 PM in response to victory295

victory295 Said:

"My iPhone can’t find other iPhones wifi: I have been trying to connect to other iPhones WiFi but their names never come up,even after they have allowed others to join,my iPhone still wouldn’t be able to detect that there is WiFi around."

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If a WiFi Network Name is Not Seen:

The router is likely set to not broadcast the SSID (the name of the network). So, contact the network administrator, seeing if your can find out the name.

My iPhone can’t find other iphones wifi

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