By Hally | Last Updated
Occasionally when using an iPhone or iPad, some network connection errors occur, such as Wi-Fi, cellular data, Bluetooth or VPN not working properly. When these problems persist, resetting the network settings is usually the most effective solution. How to reset network settings on iPhone/iPad?
In this article, we'll cover the detailed procedure, as well as when to use the reset network and what to expect before the reset.
When your iPhone or iPad encounters the following network connectivity issues, you should consider resetting its network settings.
1. The Wi-Fi network fails to connect despite entering the correct credentials.
2. Your device displays a "No Service" error.
3. Bluetooth devices are not pairing properly.
4. Cellular data is not available.
5. The VPN connection is misconfigured.
6. You can't make or receive calls.
7. Network lags.
8. Frequent or random connection drops.
Although the process of resetting your network settings is simple, however, there are still some preparatory steps you need to perform to make sure everything is fine.
• First of all, make sure you save your Wi-Fi password as all connections will be deleted during the reset process.
• Resetting your network settings won't delete your personal data, but as a safety precaution, you can back up your iPhone or iPad.
• Also, to avoid confusion after the reset, it is best to turn off your VPN connection and disconnect paired Bluetooth devices.
If you are not sure about the connected WiFi passwords on your device, you can use iSunshare iPhone Passcode Genius to view and save all the network passwords on your iPhone or iPad before resetting.
Step 1: Launch iSunshare iPhone Passcode Genius and click "iOS Password Manager".
Step 2: Connect your iPhone or iPad to computer and click "Start Scan" button. At this point, the software will prompt you to enter your device's screen passcode and start detecting all the passcode information on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 3: Wait for the scanning process to finish, then you can view all the saved passwords on your iOS device. You can also export them for safe keeping if needed.
How do you reset the network settings on your iPhone or iPad? Just need to make a few clicks in the "Settings" app of your device. After the reset, you can fix many issues related to your network connection. Here are the detailed steps.
Step 1: Go to the "Settings" app on your iPhone or iPad, scroll down and tap "General".
Step 2: Scroll to the bottom, select "Transfer or Reset iPhone/iPad" and click "Reset".
Step 3: Select "Reset Network Settings" from the list of options. If prompted, enter your device's passcode to confirm.
Step 4: Click "Reset Network Settings" again for final confirmation, then the network settings will be restored to default, and your iPhone/iPad will restart.
Resetting network settings will delete all saved Wi-Fi networks and their passwords, VPN settings, cellular preferences and paired Bluetooth devices. But this reset process does not delete other data on the device such as apps, contacts, messages, etc.
After the reset, all network-related configurations are restored to their default state, which means you need to reconfigure these connections.
Resetting network settings is a reliable troubleshooting step when an iPhone or iPad is having connectivity issues. This action will clear the corrupted network configuration and cache, helping the device regain optimal connectivity without affecting any personal data. We hope that this guide will be of effective help to you!
