iphone 3gs ( no wifi ) issue

Lightnsound · Jan 9, 2013

Did you try a two-button reset? Close all apps, then press and hold both buttons until the phone shuts off. If it doesn't turn itself back on in a few seconds after shutting off, just press the top button and let it boot up. This fixes a lot of weird things the iPhone tends to do.

JD 4520 · Jan 9, 2013

Lightnsound said:
Did you try a two-button reset? Close all apps, then press and hold both buttons until the phone shuts off. If it doesn't turn itself back on in a few seconds after shutting off, just press the top button and let it boot up. This fixes a lot of weird things the iPhone tends to do.

I would agree, this is a better first step then if that doesn't work try my suggestion. Good luck.

Soundguy · Jan 9, 2013

i've never even heard of a 2 button reset?

JD 4520 · Jan 9, 2013

Soundguy said:
i've never even heard of a 2 button reset?

The bottom on the side and the button on the front are the two buttons he's referring to. Push both together and hold for 2-3 seconds until in shuts down.

RadarTech · Jan 9, 2013

Got to win settings and forget that network... And then try again....

Soundguy · Jan 11, 2013

RadarTech said:
Got to win settings and forget that network... And then try again....

remember.. it's not even seeing wifi.

it's not saying no network available. it's saying no wifi period...

RadarTech · Jan 11, 2013

Soundguy said:
remember.. it's not even seeing wifi.

it's not saying no network available. it's saying no wifi period...

Hmmm maybe it is time to do a backup...
Then a wipe... And see what happens....
If I works.... Software at risk....
If it doesn't time for a replacement....
Oh crap... No wifi no backup without iTunes.

Soundguy · Jan 11, 2013

yep.. situation is limited here.. i'm holding out on doing the vulcan nerve pinch on it till I can figure out what to do if it doesn't come back to life. schedule is way to busy this week to drop off the grid trying to revive wifi..

JD 4520 · Jan 11, 2013

Doing a wipe or perhaps more correctly stating, doing a complete reset is not a big deal. I have done this countless times on different iPhone and iPads without any issues.its actually good to do. If you're not afraid of doing so and have a question or two, ask away.