iPhone Error 3 – Unable to Join a Network

iPhones are a great invention but not without their share of trouble. Much like computers, iPhones offer the best that technology has to offer but not without a certain share of headaches once in a while. Most would still agree that this high tech device is well worth the small issues that arise once in awhile.

Wi-Fi networks are the lifeblood of the iPhone and sometimes Wi-Fi networks fail, have issues or are clogged up preventing the iPhone user from connecting as they normally would. The error message “Unable to Join Network Failure” (error-3) is an example of one of those small headaches that will require some troubleshooting. Just as a PC fails to connect the iPhone uses the same type of connections and requires the same method of connection.

If your iPhone suddenly displays the “Unable to Join a Network” or Error 3 there are a few simple steps you can take to quickly get your trusty device back up and running to keep you connected. If you are connecting to your iPHone through a router or Wi-Fi setting, it is always important to know your SSID in the event that you have trouble connecting.

The first step you will want to take is to renew the hotspot’s DHCP lease. You can do this by taking the following steps:

• Tap Settings.
• Tap Wi-Fi Networks.
• Pick the network you are trying to connect to (i.e. Starbucks, Borders).
• Go to the DHCP panel.
• Click Renew Lease.

If this does not help you reconnect you should take the next steps:

Check the network name or (SSID) setting. SSID stands for Service Set Identifier which is the name of the network. The network and the device you are using must have the same SSID to allow the network and the device to properly communicate with each other. The SSID can be set manually or will be automatically entered if you leave the SSID blank. Make sure that it matches the network of the Wi-Fi or hotspot access point that you are using.

Check your iPhone security configuration to make sure that your WEP or WPA parameters match the access point. WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy and WAP stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access both of which are part of the security settings.

To check your settings you can do the following:

1. Go to Settings
2. Wi-Fi Networks
3. Other
4. Under the Choose a Network tab
5. Enter or select the Wi-Fi Network Name (SSID)
6. Select your security setting
7. Enter your password

If all else fails you can try a different location or if you are connecting via a router you can contact the iPhone support for assistance with more troubleshooting options.

iPhone Error 0xE8000025

Most users probably have a lot of their personal and important information stored on their computer, but the iPhone promised to transfer much of this information to a user’s pockets with its impenetrable exterior and constantly evolving interface. Unfortunately, for many users though, the first time trying to transmit this information can cause the iPhone “0xE8000025” error.

When a user attaches the iPhone to their computer through a USB cable, iTunes, if not already opened should start up. Other programs will start up as well depending on the apps (applications) the user has downloaded onto his or her iPhone. These can include calendar programs and camera software. iTunes, however, is the main program responsible for transmitting music and apps updates. The user should be able to see his or her iPhone in the sidebar of iTunes and its progress when it is sync-ing with the program. This is when the error most often occurs.

The sync-ing software is complex and must ensure that all programs on the iPhone are compatible with all information on your computer. An outdated version of iTunes will not be compatible with the iPhone so a user will have to download a version of iTunes equal to or higher than 7.5. This is because iOS 3, and soon iOS 4 on the iPhone 4, are only compatible with later versions of iTunes. This causes the “0xE8000025” error.

The software can usually be downloaded directly from Apple for free. You may be notified of this the first time you connect the iPhone to the computer, as the iPhone will search for the correct version of iTunes. However, if you are using your iPhone on a different computer than you usually do, you will get the “0xE8000025” error, meaning that it cannot find the correct version and update your iPhone.

Also, to download apps, you must start an iTunes store account. If your account name has a character outside of letters, numbers and basic punctuation, iTunes will not be able to negotiate the updates for your iPhone as the sync-ing software does not know how to read this punctuation.

This error can be common for iPhone users, but is easily fixed by either updating your version of iTunes for free or changing your iTunes user account name to simple letters, numbers and nothing beyond basic punctuation.