A random WiFi is showing?

Dmanda219 wrote:

Oh no… this is in the list of saved WiFi… so it’s been connected. It shows the PW. Phone is brand new just got it yesterday.

Have you previously used Apple devices?

Are you using the same Apple Account as previously?

Have you enabled Passwords & Keychain in your iCloud settings?

If so, you are simply seeing WiFi passwords that have been saved since you initiated that Apple account. I have 102 WiFi passwords, some of which I have not used for at least 14 years (long, long before I purchased this iPad). I suspect you are simply seeing the multitude of WiFi networks you have accessed over the years

Dmanda219 wrote:

I just got the phone in the mail yesterday and only person it was handed to was the guy working in the AT&T store.

i first noticed this while in my vehicle… I believe it also showed as an available network to connect my cars WiFi.

I know I probably sound crazy… but does anyone know if “firefly” is a device or a network? The internet just says WiFi and I’m not tech smart at all: my issue is the fact that it’s private and has a very unique PW. I know iPhones do some random weirdness sometimes and if it’s a WiFi/apple thing that just happens sometimes… iOS all I n ed to know I guess. Or if anyone else possibly had the same problem happen

From my research, Firefly is a network, and clearly your phone can see it, but if you don't see a circle to the right of it with an i inside, you are NOT connected to it. As you're being told, our phones are constantly scanning for available networks, but that doesn't mean you're connected to them unless you join the network, which typically requires knowing the password for the network.

I think you are worrying yourself needlessly here.

Your phone will show you all of the nearby WiFi networks. When I'm at home, I see about a dozen because I live on a street where the houses are very close together. But you aren't connected to it and it's not connected to you.

I would love to be relieved by this but again… I guess I worded it wrong in the original question. This is in the passwords apps. This is showing as a saved WiFi. I have the PW… this person likes helicopters 🙃 and it has an option to show a QR code. This is NOT in my list of available WiFi networks.

Can you post a screenshot of the WiFi page in Settings? Just be sure to remove any personal information.

Do you see the FireFly app on your phone?

I will see if I can post a screenshot: it’s in passwords apps saved networks. Not available WiFi list

Forget it and reset your network settings. Settings>General>Transfer or Reset iPhone>Reset Network Settings.

You will lose saved WiFi passwords but nothing else.

If you feel an unauthorized person/app is remotely using, controlling or monitoring your device, then that is possible only if you have done one or more of the following Don'ts...

1. Don't hand over an iPhone to kids or to a stranger without Enabling Guided Access
2. Don't share Apple IDs
3. Don't Jailbreak
4. Don't share sensitive information pertaining to your device
5. Don't give in to Phishing
6. Don't plug in your device in Airports and Public places through third-party cables and trust the device. Beware of Juice Jacking. (Especially in India)
7. Don't leave your iPhone unlocked and unattended in public places like offices, schools, malls, etc.

If one of the above is true then quickly change the Apple ID Password and Return iPhone settings to their defaults.

I just got the phone in the mail yesterday and only person it was handed to was the guy working in the AT&T store.

i first noticed this while in my vehicle… I believe it also showed as an available network to connect my cars WiFi.

I know I probably sound crazy… but does anyone know if “firefly” is a device or a network? The internet just says WiFi and I’m not tech smart at all: my issue is the fact that it’s private and has a very unique PW. I know iPhones do some random weirdness sometimes and if it’s a WiFi/apple thing that just happens sometimes… iOS all I n ed to know I guess. Or if anyone else possibly had the same problem happen

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Oh no… this is in the list of saved WiFi… so it’s been connected. It shows the PW. Phone is brand new just got it yesterday.

This is why it concerns me… I found it in my passwords app… it shows it’s been connected. It shows the PW. It’s saved with my home and vehicle WiFi.

I got a whole QR code and the PW for this “personal” WiFi.

Dmanda219 wrote:

I got a whole QR code and the PW for this “personal” WiFi.

What do you mean you "got" a QR code? How did you get it? Where are you seeing this?

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I never knew that SS blocked the PW! That’s awesome.

No firefly app on my phone. Checked my tablet it’s there as well. They are in 2 different iCloud accounts.