Why won't some of my apps work over home Wi-Fi?

[rewNATION]

I have found a couple apps that refuse to open on my home wifi. They will work on the wifi i have at work and they will work using cellular data. I've tried turning off wifi and back on, rebooting the phone, forgetting the wifi network and re-joining. last night i put my phone in airplane mode for a minute and switched back and it decided to work but only for a short time and then the problem came back. i restored my iphone 6 from backup when i first set it up. i don't know if resetting the network settings will work or not. i don't know what to do.

 

[John Yester]

Try to reset network settings, bet that's the culprit

 

[rewNATION]

Try to reset network settings, bet that's the culprit

what all will i need to change back after i do this?

 

[John Yester]

You will just have to out in your WiFi passwords.

 

[rewNATION]

You will just have to out in your WiFi passwords.

what's weird is i just tried it and the wifi i had on when i reset it came right back with the password and everything. i never had to re-enter anything

 

[John Yester]

Try this as per Apple

[h=2]Resolution[/h]Occasionally while using your iOS device, you may notice unexpected Wi-Fi behavior:

• Difficulty locating or connecting to a network
• Unexpected Wi-Fi signal strength or disconnects
• Inability to access the Internet
• Not automatically connecting to Wi-Fi when expected

Follow these steps to troubleshoot the above issues:

1. Be sure you're in range of your Wi-Fi router (access point).
2. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi off and on. If your Wi-Fi setting is dimmed, follow these steps.
3. Confirm that your Wi-Fi router and cable or DSL modem are connected to power, turned on, and connected to the Internet. If not, refer to your network administrator or Internet service provider (ISP) for assistance.
4. Restart your iOS device.
5. Tap Settings > Wi-Fi and locate the Wi-Fi network to which you're connected.
6. Tap
   
   and Forget this Network.
7. Try to connect to your desired Wi-Fi network.
   Note: You may need to enter your Wi-Fi password again if your network requires one.
8. Turn your Wi-Fi router off and on2. If your ISP also provides cable or phone service, check with them before attempting this step to avoid interruption of service.
9. Update your device to the latest version of software.
10. Update your Wi-Fi router to the latest firmware2. For AirPort Base Stations, install updates using the AirPort Utility.

 

[rewNATION]

That stuff doesn't work either. i found that from apple yesterday and tried it.

 

[rewNATION]

I don't have any problems turning on wifi. I have a problem with apps using my home wifi network. a select few will only work if wifi is turned off, but they will work on other wifi networks

 

[lavonda]

I think it won't be fixed until the next update is released. I'm having the same issue and it didn't start until iOS 8 was released.

 

[kch50428]

I think it won't be fixed until the next update is released. I'm having the same issue and it didn't start until iOS 8 was released.

There is talk of an iOS8.0.1 releasing soon to deal with issues, including a wifi bug some are experiencing.

Update... iOS8.0.1 is available NOW.

 

[rewNATION]

There is talk of an iOS8.0.1 releasing soon to deal with issues, including a wifi bug some are experiencing.

Update... iOS8.0.1 is available NOW.

I don't think that is the issue though from what I've read about it. The update doesn't even include anything about wifi issues

 

[Just_Me_D]

Since the problem only occurs with your home Wi-Fi network, check your wireless router. It is possible that it simply needs rebooting or you may have to go through it's menu to check and make sure that something is not blocking access to those apps, especially if it has a built-in firewall setting.

 

[rewNATION]

Since the problem only occurs with your home Wi-Fi network, check your wireless router. It is possible that it simply needs rebooting or you may have to go through it's menu to check and make sure that something is not blocking access to those apps, especially if it has a built-in firewall setting.

i've rebooted the router several times now and nothing. there are no firewall settings that would block it. everything works fine on my 4S though

 

[rewNATION]

I did a firmware update on my router and now it actually seems to be working (for now at least). I'll have to wait and see if it keeps working

 

[michael thorene]

you restarted not reset theirs a difference a restart is to power off and on the device to force it to reboot. where a reset, resets the data to factory default witch will erase everything on the router including network name and password, and any custom settings you made along the way, like a custom dhcp setup or static addresses.

 

[marygil]

I have found a couple apps that refuse to open on my home wifi. They will work on the wifi i have at work and they will work using cellular data. I've tried turning off wifi and back on, rebooting the phone, forgetting the wifi network and re-joining. last night i put my phone in airplane mode for a minute and switched back and it decided to work but only for a short time and then the problem came back. i restored my iphone 7 plus from backup when i first set it up. i don't know if resetting the network settings will work or not. i don't know what to do.
Please help me

 

[Mars20]

Which Apps are you referring to?

 

[marygil]

Snap chat viber and others

 

[marygil]

Someone called rewNation had same problem
Does anyone know him or any solution for this

 

[EdwinG]

I would reset the Network Settings. You might have some incorrect settings relating to network access that this should clear out.

Word of caution: This will erase all saved WiFi networks, Bluetooth devices (unless this changed) and mobile settings (usually not an issue as these will be set immediately after reboot).