iOS · iPhone & iPad & Android
Fix 'Denied Access' When an iPhone Will Not Join Wi-Fi
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Answer
Check Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode, restart the iPhone and router, forget and rejoin the network, then reset network settings only if the problem continues. Android settings vary by device maker.
Check the Wi-Fi basics
Turn Wi-Fi on, turn Airplane Mode off, and confirm other devices can join the same network.
Restart and rejoin the network
Restart the iPhone and router, then forget the network and enter the correct password again.
Reset network settings only if needed
Use Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings only after recording saved Wi-Fi passwords and VPN details.
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Video walkthrough
If it does not work
- If the issue continues, record the exact error and compare it with the linked Apple Support guidance before resetting, reinstalling, changing permissions, or deleting data.
Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: iPhone & iPad & Android.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform or app update.