WiFi is greyed out in iPhone Settings and you can't turn it on
WiFi being greyed out means Airplane Mode is turned on, or WiFi has been restricted by Screen Time. Go to Settings → Airplane Mode and turn it off. If that's already off, go to Settings → Screen Time and check that WiFi isn't blocked.
Your WiFi toggle is disabled because Airplane Mode is on, or because Screen Time has restricted WiFi access. Airplane Mode turns off all wireless radios at once. WiFi, Bluetooth, cellular. Turning Airplane Mode off restores everything. If Airplane Mode is already off, Screen Time has probably blocked WiFi.
- ✓Know where the Airplane Mode toggle is: Settings → Airplane Mode
- ✓Have your Control Centre accessible by swiping down from the top right corner
- ✓Keep your iPhone in front of you to check the status bar icons at the top
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not knowing that Airplane Mode greying out WiFi is normal
- Assuming the hardware is broken when it's just Airplane Mode
Signs you need professional help
- If Airplane Mode is off, Screen Time doesn't have restrictions, and WiFi is still greyed out, give us a call and we can help.
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