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by codnee 2564 days ago
My main complaint with iOS(12) is that there is no quick way to disable WiFi. It's frustrating having to go to Settings -> WiFi multiple times a day for such a simple task.

Some times the networks the phone picks up don't even allow internet access right away, and any apps which requires an internet connection simply stops working.

I get the reasoning for making it easier for people to not waste their data. But I don't see why that requires adding so much friction to the rest of us.

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You can disable WiFi quickly by swiping down (from the top right) to bring up control center and then tapping the WiFi button.
While Wi-Fi is disabled, auto-join for any nearby Wi-Fi networks is also disabled until:

- You turn on Wi-Fi in Control Center.

- You connect to a Wi-Fi network in Settings > Wi-Fi.

- You walk or drive to a new location.

- It's 5 AM local time.

- You restart your device.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208086

Depends on what you call disable. Tapping in the control center will disconnect from WiFi but the phone will then connect automatically to any other network it knows.