How to Reset Your iPhone's Network Settings to Factory Defaults

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If your iPhone is having trouble connecting to or maintaining a network connection, you may want to reset its network settings. Thankfully, resetting these settings is easy. In this article, we'll go over how to reset your iPhone's (or iPad's!) network settings for iOS 15 and later and iOS 14 and earlier. Keep reading to learn more.

How to Reset the Network Settings on an iPhone

On an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings . On iOS 14 or earlier, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings . Then, follow the on-screen instructions to finish resetting your settings.

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iOS & iPadOS 15 or Later

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    While resetting your network settings won't delete any of your data, you may want to back up your device if you think you might want to easily return to your old network settings.
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    The Settings app is in your device's dock by default. It has a silver icon with gears on it.
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    This option is near the top of the Settings menu. It has a gray icon with a white gear on it (similar to the Settings icon).
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    This option is at the bottom of the General menu, so you'll need to scroll down to see it. It has a gray icon with a white circular arrow on it.
    • If you're on an iPad, the option will say Transfer or Reset iPad instead.
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    It's the top option.
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    It's the second option on the list.
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    If you don't have a passcode, you can skip this step.
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    Once you tap this button, all of the network connections on your device will be removed, and your network settings will be reset to factory defaults. This includes Wi-Fi networks, any custom cellular settings, and VPN or APN settings. [1]
    • Allow your phone to finish resetting your network settings before turning off your device.
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iOS & iPadOS 14 or Earlier

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    If you don't have a passcode, you can skip this step.
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    Once you tap this button, all of the network connections on your device will be removed, and your network settings will be reset to factory defaults. This includes Wi-Fi networks, any custom cellular settings, and VPN or APN settings. [2]
    • Allow your phone to finish resetting your network settings before turning off your device.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/reset-iphone-settings-iphea1c2fe48/ios
      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/111786

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