This strange iOS bug can stop your WiFi from working completely: How to keep your iPhone safe


The latest such bug causes a new headache for iPhone users, by cutting them off from WiFi access, if they connect to the wrong network. — Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash

Apple’s iOS operating system is considered one of the most reliable and stable experiences on mobile devices, but occasionally, a bug will appear that will break functionality and can even disrupt a users workflow until Apple issues a fix.

The latest such bug causes a new headache for iPhone users, by cutting them off from WiFi access, if they connect to the wrong network. Simply connecting to an odd WiFi hotspot can simply break WiFi connectivity on your iPhone, according to a new report by Bleeping Computer.

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