Weak Security On iPhone? Here's The Fix!

David and David explain why your iPhone says "Weak Security" and show you how to fix the problem for good. These steps will fix the problem on iPad too!
You're seeing this message on your iPhone because your Wi-Fi router isn't set to WPA2 (AES) or WPA3. Updating your router's security settings to either WPA2 (AES) or WPA3 will make it more secure, and the message on your iPhone will disappear.
If you can't change your router security settings to WPA2 (AES) or WPA3, it's time to get a new router.
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[@gertp11]

Thank you for this much needed info! It was taking me a long time going thru the steps since I always had to stop and start the video. I gave up and called my provider. He walked me through it very slowly like any child does with their parent. 👍🏻 it is done! Thanks for bringing this type of info to our attention.

[@dscottboris5132]

Way beyond my understanding, the consumer shouldn’t have to worry to much about this.

[@alexaguistin5748]

True true

[@nadiyakurbanova3476]

Agree

[@Ken-pi7qk]

Agree 100%. What a nightmare

[@victorynwachukwu6625]

Thanks 😊... I'm always satisfied 😌 with you GUY'S useful and informative videos ...

[@dietcokelisa]

I know this is an older video, but I can't express how helpful it was! I literally went out & bought a new router & modem thinking it was 'old'. Every.single.thing I researched said they were either old, out of date, burned out from running so long, dusty etc. Replacing them fixed nothing! I followed your instructions & my old equipment worked fine. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for the helpful, easy to understand, instructions. I have subscribed, liked & hit my notifications as my only way to thank you since i'm broke from replacing perfectly good equipment instead of watching you.

[@Moonstorms]

why would anybody give a thumbs down if you’re new iPhone owner like I am went and bought myself an iPhone 12 pro 😂 after using Samsung‘s for years I was really stuck Until I found Dave and Dave thanks guys use have help me unbelievably.

[@carolinaumana10]

Same for me... I even think they both need capes, Because they always come to my rescue

[@wakeupcall2665]

I am sorry, but the issue is here, that there are actually people who haven’t gotten their home WLAN properly secured! And also: make it invisible!

[@benicia21]

a downvote would be appropriate if the video did not accomplish its purpose for the user; this solution proposed in this video does not seem to be feasible or analogous for my situation. I have the same problem but the instructions on how to fix it are not readily mirroring what the boys here propose, hence a downvote. a downvote is a means of communicating the usefulness of a video, there are times when it is appropriate. sd

[@angusmcintyre1470]

Not only did this work perfectly but I now know how to communicate with my router. None of the other advice online aimed me in this direction.

[@judimac9943]

Wow you guys are amazing. I fixed it and I’m a 71 yo grannie!!❤️😘🤗

[@Somewhereintheworld5]

Thanks so much guys, I was fu.... confused, I didn't need to watch the video until the end, problem solved !! Thanks again !!

[@theastronaut0412]

You guys are the best Thanks

[@roberthouse8169]

"Dummy" no more. Thank you guys. Gotta love, YT!

[@Kinqcush]

Love your videos keep up the great work guys🔥

[@silence2999]

So would be phone just be buggin if it says weak security, because I checked my network is set WAP2 already?

[@lauraa0322]

Thank you so much for this video!!! I have had this wifi thing going on for over a year I had no idea what that meant I looked at so many videos but yours was the best I can’t believe I did it!!🤗 it took me about 10 min because I wasn’t sure where to find wireless security but after that it was so simple! Thanks guys 🤗

[@iamajoyous1]

OMG THANK YOU!!! The other tutorials were so wrong and I could barely understand the people talking. Thank you so very much for your easy to understand video. After only 2 minutes, the problem is solved. Woo hoo!!!

[@johnconwell6357]

I am definitely not tech savy and I was able to easily use this info to find the same settings in my Xfinity router. If you don't know, you need to log into your Gateway and the setting is under Connection->Wi-Fi where you will see your network. Select the "EDIT" button and select the new "Security Mode" in the drop down. I had to do it twice - once for the 2.4 and oncefor the 5 GHz. Thanks guys for making it very simple.

[@mikespike007]

i'm getting WPA/WPA2 (TKIP) not considered secure. it's telling me to configure to use WPA2(AES) or WPA3. i can't even find the advanced section so i can follow you instructions

[@pangdisneykiss8562]

I don't understand. I want to know the user and password that must be entered before going to setup. What user must be entered? What is my name or name? And the password must be entered as the password used to connect to WiFi, right?

[@monaresh]

David and David love the work you guys are doing. Can you make a video on what’s the best anti virus for iPhone? Thanks.

[@davidhalley9795]

Another David here and thank you for the tip! My TP-Link default was set to auto for version and encryption was TKIP for some reason. Thanks to you no more weak WiFi connection alert.

[@daryllesialab2037]

Hi, I have a question. 😅 Does wifi calling drains battery on iPhones? Thank you. ✌️

[@isaacbooth7361]

No sir. You iPhone actually likes wi-fi calling because it uses less battery to send that call to the room across the hall instead of the tower across the neighborhood.

[@daryllesialab2037]

@@isaacbooth7361 Thanks a lot, mate. ✅👍

[@Sunshine.Sister]

I found it very helpful, and was able to complete the steps to help my parents with their Wi-Fi. Thanks!

[@DEKELLY52]

Thanks for all the information you provide!!

[@PayetteForward]

So nice of you to say, Ed! Thanks for your support.

[@animesharyan7485]

Thank you so much guys ❤

[@DavidCNZZ]

Good explanation guys!

[@Krish-wz6ci]

Really helpful video guys thank you so much

[@tristanlloyddejesus3560]

My router settings was set to WPA/WPS Preshared Key, it was also set to TKIP/AES, yet I have a weak security warning as well on my iPhone wifi settings. :(

[@jessicapangan9570]

Same here. And it says recommended mode TKIP/AES

[@thisloop]

Same

[@rameezshaikh9171]

Thank you David & David👍🏽

[@meyloose1013]

Super helpful, and brunette David can get it.

[@kapaa1768]

I use ZYXEL modem-router Model 03000Z (made for Centurylink) which does not have choice to select between encryption types. It just comes with the default WEP. Only Axon or Greenwave (C4000BG DSL Modem Router BG VDSL - up to 80 Mbps with pair-bonding made for Centurylink) have the option to change between Encryption (to AES). But centurylink informed today that if I pick just 'WPA2 Personal' rather than 'WPA-WPA2 Personal,' (login>wireless setup>wirless security>security type), automatically the encryption will be AES. Once I changed it WPA2 Personal, my phone did not show weak security anymore. It worked.

[@mara5962]

I really recommend this video 👍 very easy to understand and also to learn from i really appreciate you guys great job 👏

[@yogaholi_ca]

Help~~ I’ve done everything according to ur instruction and it’s still says “weak security” I did it with safari, not on a computer, is that why?

[@Ring0fSaturn]

This did not work for me and my iphone...with all the settings you recommended... until I turned off/on my iphone and my router, then success.

[@cosmicsea666]

Thank you for this walkthrough!

[@FLASHING9]

Thank you! It helped me a lot!

[@phd5-meo-dmt]

Thanks again 🚀

[@AJ-ms1vg]

I have now done this twice and the router shows the security you show and still when turing on as weak security? any suggestions please , love your site thank you alan

[@1MrCrusherX]

Thanks for the demo. Another nice, easy guide to follow. However, my router is already set to WPA2/ AES yet my various apple products- one 2018 ipad, two 2020 ipads, iphone 12 and an iphone SE display the "weak security" message as shown in your video. In each case, I've made the device "forget" the network then reconnected. I've power cycled the router multiple times. Same message appears. All of the solutions I've seen on the internet give the same advice as you guys do, assuming the security is set to WEP. It's a quirk that's annoying the sh!t out of me. Any advice and help you can give would be appreciated. By the way, my android devices, phones and TV's as well as my various games consoles, show the security is set at WPA2. Please help.

[@maxdavies9958]

I'm in the same boat, got no idea what to do :-(

[@thebestmaria3030]

I have the same problem any solution 😭

[@thebestmaria3030]

@@maxdavies9958 u find a solution?

[@maxdavies9958]

@@thebestmaria3030 Yes I managed to fix it playing around in the router settings, I think I tried the different security types and found one that didn't come up with the weak security message. (can't remember exactly what I did) have a play around with the settings for a while and see if you can get it to work.

[@tesfakidane2765]

Thank you for every thing you guys excellent 🙏

[@mara5962]

And also I subscribed your channel and shared with other people and friends

[@spencerrichards3532]

Brilliant boys you've solved it!

[@Mannytaknover]

Love your videos

[@syorich1403]

Hey you guys r great! I’m a target of ongoing ID theft. Nothing stops it but sometimes I can slow it down. Thanks.

[@houss9mofficial465]

Thank you so much guys 🙏 I really appreciate that

[@PayetteForward]

No problem! Thanks for watching!

[@houss9mofficial465]

With pleasure

[@lesliet.2583]

I wish you guys wouldn't talk so fast. We older folks get totally lost, and have to go over and over the video to get all the info. But thanks for the help. Now I have to give it a try...

[@empeamparo4501]

How about weak security while installing Portable hotspot device by Alcatel bought from the cell carrier with apple cell or iPads.Needs help !!!

[@malcolmklein9316]

I was unable to log in to some of my apps, with a message claiming weak security. The WiFi setting on my iPhone also claimed that I had weak security. I called my ISP and after checking they assured me that my modem was using the WPA security protocol, and not the WEP protocol that my iPhone message claimed. I then clicked on the icon "Forget This Network" and after reconnecting, the problem seems to be resolved. I can now log in to apps that were previously blocked, and I no longer see the message on my iPhone that my network has weak security. Weird.

[@almightyflexin12]

Do you have to do it on computer?

[@mariia1034]

Saved my time, thank you! ✅

[@standrewpics]

I reset my wifi router, seemed to solve the issue.

[@agilardan2602]

thanks. i really appreciate that

[@Unicorn21a]

It worked!!!!! Thanks

[@biga173rdify]

Thank you so much and I have the same router you have.

[@BobG-eh5fc]

Great info, thanks

[@lynnh2007]

Thank you so much. 😊

[@petewhite85]

THANK YOU!

[@oluchi75]

My router is on WPA personal. Every other phones and computers are working fine and on WPA except my iphone 15 pro max. I cant seem to open the ip router because theres no internet. How do i set this up manually from my phone

[@dwchester]

For people who can't select AES encryption, how to you tell the iPhone to shut up and use it anyway? Thanks.

[@paolosbarella]

Does it also affect the speed of my Wi-Fi?? Cause actually with weak security Wi-Fi goes and come back every 5 min

[@carlosarmero594]

My latest spectrum does not have access to the router does not grant me this type of access. My previous spectrum I did have access to all that. At the time of this comment my setup is an upgrade to my previous which I had for 6-7 years as of 5/15/2024 I upgraded about two months ago. I have a similar type of menu on their app but it doesn’t have all those options available. As of 5/14/2024 I noticed that apple wifi security issue message I changed my WiFi password because I did see a laptop connected to my WiFi and the other person that has access to my WiFi stated thT they don’t own that laptop so I created a new WiFi password but not being able to change my Wep to Wal/wpa2 personal will most likely bring me back to my issue again so do you have any suggestions?

[@TheLinKrust]

Great advice! Thanks a

[@judygrant4264]

Wowi I understood that explanation.

[@lalast7346]

My wifi donsn’t have wap2AES option what is the Problem?

[@mudassarmulla5088]

Thanks bro

[@playedyou4267]

I did this and it still says weak security it was already on all of those settings

[@prashpatil24]

Thanks buddy D&D🤣

[@rockwildr69]

Do i have to click the same setting for 2.4 and 5g channels??

[@AnilKatasani]

Thank you. It’s worked

[@beatlemum]

Thank you!!

[@SnirUwU]

thanks

[@alessandroabbate6553]

Hi,i’m searching to resolve and i try to change the protetion key but my router has not wpa 2 or 3,he only has wpa,wep and i try to put all of this but i can’t resolve…can you help me?thank you

[@danielsh8973]

Thank you so much

[@NiyasYousef]

Helpful

[@sharondarby1853]

Super stars!!!!! Thanks!!!

[@SOL-qm5xi]

Thank u so much

[@NancySTL]

David and David: Do you advise checking one’s router settings if WEP does NOT show up in Wi-Fi settings on iPhone?

[@TheKoffeeisCalling]

I’d also like to know if this is a problem. It didn’t show up on my phone settings

[@fayaaberg7640]

Do you have a complete Beginner's guide for Iphone 12

[@jayceenfouillard2394]

Can I still do this on my phone ?

[@bencoatesworth7731]

It never used to only started a few months ago

[@CentralCalifornia]

Just did my thanks

[@hugomarques2671]

Thank You. H

[@shandria]

Thanks guys.

[@328Divad]

Thank you!!!!!

[@barbaradanko9603]

How do i do this on my phone ?my computer is fine but my ipad are the ones that are saying weakk security?

[@leftyseel8658]

@Payette Forward Is it correct, all devices from 2006 and above are compatible with WPA2? Can you confirm please, coz i want to change my security asap. Still on WPA.

[@alexpeacock3242]

If you have a router with 2.5 and 5G the 5G doesnt change from weak security. How do you change that?

[@jayceenfouillard2394]

How do I get into my router if I have no idea what the number is ?

[@billjones6124]

Ok what if your already invaded by Hackett or who ever ? Is this going to make a difference!?!? I have servers that can move past those settings because I’m already IN! So by using tools in admin I can hurry up and fix a string of things and stay dormant!??

[@davidknight3249]

Good info but you forgot to click on Hide SSID.

[@melaniel.s8990]

Are most of the new routers wpa 3 now, I have read about it seems like it would be more secure than WPA 2 but WPA 2 personal AES,is still good. I would imagine most of the newer tech would connect to WPA 3 ?

[@FahimPlayz]

I just checked and mine is wpa2 but on my moms phone it shows weak security but my phone is fine???

[@FahimPlayz]

I forgot the network for her phone and retyped the password and no longer weak security so I'm confused on why it was like that for her phone alone, even though the internet has technically always been wpa2

[@grahamwing7278]

I’ve just deleted my old phones in ( click your name in settings & go down to bottom ) voilà my weak settings message has gone, after needlessly faffing about with my router

[@Ranger78664]

I don’t have ADVANCED SETTINGS for my router settings

[@paulettekirschensteiner7759]

How do you get router info from ATT modem? Paulette

[@faridbangash7013]

We cannot change this setting one iPhone 12 pro max? I mean iPhone browser?

[@NIGHZ]

it doesnt work for me on safari sadly

[@ceciliag2929]

Thanks guys, I get a weak signal on my dlink not att router, and since when have you guys been running a marathon when you give instructions, slow down please 👍

[@benicia21]

I have “weak security”, century link C3000Z router; my security type is set to “WPA - WPA 2 Personal” and apple iPhone is telling me it needs to be changed to either “WPA2 (AES) or WPA3”, neither of which seem to be options when i log in to my router. any guidance?

[@soufianeb3l]

Same here Stephen, did you find a solution for this ?

[@60park]

@@soufianeb3l same here, logged into the TP link site , I also have a AC1750 router as shown in this vid, I made sure WPA 2 was selected (configured), don't have the WPS 3 option, but the Weak Security warning remains on my Iphone 8 and telling me to configure the router ? On my IMac using this same router it does not have the Weak Security Warning. Any ideas or advice please...?

[@CasperCarver]

i followed the directions exactly and it didn't work on iphone 6s plus. it still says weak security. my router says WPA2 (AES)?

[@Krazy_rulyash]

I don’t have this setting

[@nayelliecardenas2720]

im originally from UK, and my phone worked really well there, but it doesn't in austin, i think it's just my phone