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I need help with iphone 5 wifi

Anonymous
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its probably been posted before but cant find an answer,  

i just got my iphone 5 today and i cant connect to my home wifi, it says no networks etc, unless I literally stand right next to my router is the only time my wifi works, even if I turn my back to it the signal almost disappears, and goes completely if I move more then 7ft away,

what do I do??

I don't really want sit in my hallways every time i need to use wifi

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perksie
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I think a trip to the Apple store is needed.

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You have tried a hard reset and a restore in itunes? If so, then deffo a trip to Apple.

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Anonymous
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yea looks like i may have to go, ive tried resetting, network reset, airplane mode, on off etc, restarting my modem  but just doesnt find any networks unless im 2 ft away

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Tell them it's "iPhone 5 feeble wi-fi syndrome"! slight_smile

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Anonymous
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i dont think we even have an apple store in my city

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perksie
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@Anonymous wrote:

i dont think we even have an apple store in my city


Did it come from CPW, if so take it to them.

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Anonymous
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i ordered it off 02 website, think it came via cpw though so will try them

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Yes, let us know how you get on.

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Yup it did. All online iPhone 5s are CPW territory now:(

Let us know how you get on:)
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