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I’m not sure I see the issue with iOS11. 3D Touch Settings and select WiFi and toggle it off. It’s about as much work as opening control center.

If you don’t have a 3D Touch phone you have to open Settings and Navigate to WiFi which is right at the top of the list with Bluetooth and Airplane Mode.

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The issue is that Wi-fi isn't really off when you change that setting. See https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15382836

The grandparent is describing the way to actually disable WiFi (i.e. not using Control Center)

You just gave me the first real use for 3D Touch since I got my 6S. Thanks!

On the subject, one swipe + one press using control center is really much faster than finding the settings app. For me it takes at least six actions to get to the switch: press home twice, open a folder, scroll, open settings, click wifi). Even if you keep settings in your home screen that's at least four clicks/touches away.

Note that in iOS 11 doing this through the Control Center it will say “Not Connected” which is exactly what it means - the WiFi hardware is still switched on, it just discconnects:

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

We get it. We’re talking about turning WiFi off via settings.

I’ve got it on my home screen and it’s as simple as raise to wake while authenticating Touch ID then 3D Touch settings and select WiFi (you don’t have to lift your finger just slide) and tap the toggle.

You can also just ask Siri.

It’s completely contrived one has to have 3D Touch to access such a basic thing now. There is a long press context, with plenty of space in the expanded area for the same setting.

For a minor shortcut? It really only saves you an extra tap or two.

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