My Android Won't Connect To Wi-Fi. Here's The Real Fix!

David & David explain how to #fix the problem when your #Android won’t connect to Wi-Fi, and help you determine if it’s your Android or Wi-Fi router that’s causing the issue.
0. Intro [0:00]
1. Turn Wi-Fi Off & Back On [0:08]
2. Turn Your Router Off & Back On [0:32]
3. Restart Your Android [0:39]
4. Try A Different Wi-Fi Network [1:01]
5. Reset Your Router [1:32]
6. Turn Off Your VPN [2:20]
7. Remove & Set Up Wi-Fi On Your Phone [2:48]
8. Check For MDM / Device Policy Profiles [3:26]
9. Reset Network Settings [4:38]
10. Repair Options [5:59]
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When your Android isn’t connecting to Wi-Fi, the first thing to do is toggle Wi-Fi off and back on again on your phone. This will sometimes fix a minor software problem. Then, unplug your router and plug it back in to restart it. Restarting your Android could also fix a minor software problem.
Next, try connecting to a different Wi-Fi network. If your Android won’t connect to any Wi-Fi networks, there’s an issue with your phone. If your Android only won’t connect to your Wi-Fi network at home, then there’s an issue with your Wi-Fi router. And if your Android says it’s connected to Wi-Fi, but you can’t connect to the internet, there’s likely an issue with your wireless router.
To address an issue with your wireless router, try reseting it. There’s a small reset button on the back of most wireless routers that you can press. If you’re not sure how, contact your router manufacturer.
Turning off your VPN can sometimes fix minor internet connectivity issues.
To fix a deeper software problem, try reseting the network settings on your Android. This resets all of the Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Mobile Data settings on your Android, so make sure you write down your Wi-Fi passwords first!
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[@20pixiedust08]

Thank you so much!! I watched one of your other videos but none of those things mentioned, fixed my loss of Internet. I was out and about yesterday and my phone connected to WiFi away from home. Today I watched this video, reset my router and so far it's working...5 minutes. 😊

[@SleepyCat05]

Thank you so much! Have been facing the problem since 2 days. Tried turning off wifi, resetting router, unplugging the router, removing the wifi from saved networks, restarting device but nothing worked but resetting network settings worked for me!

[@estherdodson2388]

Thank you so much for this video. Your suggestions worked!!!

[@p-soniad.jhgtmrwap3389]

Thanks guys you are the greatest the instructions that you are giving are very simplified. For the older generation if we follow your instructions it'll work I have Wi-Fi again.

[@esakamala6991]

I seem to be the only person with this issue: My wifi was working very well for a long time, sometimes when it didn't, a simple phone turn off-turn on fixed it. But a few months back it suddenly lost my wifi and I've tried everything here multiple times but it just doesn't find it anymore. My phone connects to other networks without a problem though..

[@michellecarr3776]

I can't get back into my wifi either. Did everything. Router etc

[@K_N_44]

I have the same exact problem! This happened after i bought a new mobile...My old mobile phone cannot connect to WiFi anymore but all our other mobile and computers can be connected without problems

[@Jesuslovesfortnite]

Thank you bro i was watching this in my school iPad and it really helped me out with number 7 thanks yet again bro your a life saver

[@brasspick]

You helped me out...I unplugged the WiFi tower, waited abt a minute, then powered it back up; now my WiFi's on again. Thanks!!!

[@voradorhylden3410]

Why did you have to do that with a service that should work because you pay for it? You should get a discount for doing their job!

[@defjules]

Thanks for this vid, guys. I had tried almost every item on your list, except for #2: unplugging router. Didn't think this could possibly be the problem, because my laptop was connected to my wifi and that was working fine. Well, whaddaya know, it worked! I unplugged the cord from the router unit (instead of from the wall), waited about 30 seconds for dramatic effect, then re-connected. Now my phone is connecting to the wifi just fine.

[@deadlycreature3359]

Was it just your android device, but other devies still connected also? Roku and on demand for my tv service work, just not my android phone anymore. I tried unplugging the router, but still isn't working. I had a tough time connecting to a public wi fi at a business the other day, but it eventually connected. Maybe my phones wi fi is just starting to go bad? its a 91 dollar go phone lol. my iphone when it worked got the wi fi password error also, and I changed wi fi name and password. now it's happening with my android.

[@defjules]

@@deadlycreature3359 Yes, only my android phone was not connecting to my wifi. There was no problem with my laptop-wifi connection. Sorry to hear you're still having issues. I have no idea why unplugging/replugging the router worked in my case. Wish I had the answers for you. Hope you figure it out soon.

[@yivr.]

Same

[@marienorelus3670]

Thank you for explaining I have the same exact problem been stuck or two days

[@fahadmubeen6272]

same here.

[@ShanKhanYousafzai]

Wi-Fi was working on my and my brother's phones, but it didn't work on my father's. So, I just restarted my father's phone, and it works! Thanks!

[@graal9589]

Thanks for this vid, fixed my connection issue!

[@JLoomis02]

I have tried everything and it didn't work until I accidentally hit reset all settings not the reset network settings and I tried to connect to wifi and boom! It works! Lol thank you so much!

[@Lorenzo-ew6so]

Restarting the phone worked for me and I was going crazy Thank You. Appreciated.

[@VitchAndVorty]

Resetting by pressing the hidden button actually fixed my issue. Thank you very much.

[@Charliezard7]

which hidden button?

[@junaidsislam4kids]

Woooooow, This works like a piece of cake !🎂 soo helpful 🎉🎉 EVEN IF I SKIP A FEW STEPS IT WORKED

[@Justjonathanolague]

Thank you I reseted me network settings and it connected 🎉🎉❤❤ Ty so much

[@ayishayusuf449]

Thanks for your help man I tried the reset method and it worked

[@jamainethegame7444]

Thank You very much, Very helpful, it was the VPN, Cheers

[@motocatz87]

Thanks guys. I had to do a reset on my wifi, it did the trick.

[@Iris_the_phoenix]

Thank goodness. When I turned the VPN off and looked at it's app I guess you'd call it, I saw it said the sever was down. Thanks 🙂

[@tarmac1985]

Thanks mine was number 9, all sorted now 👍

[@jadenharris4960]

Thanks so much . Unplug and plugged the router did the trick. Not sure why I didn’t think of that ...

[@vary_kva225]

oml, thank you beautiful people!!!! i've been facing this problem with my phone for more than a year, and after resetting the network settings it was done. and i knew that it was a problem with my phone because when i'd go to other places the problem would still be there . now the tormenting of my nerves is finished🙏

[@kenclark9464]

Thank you so much. It works for me

[@namenlosNamenlos]

Wow it really works from this teachable video all i had to do is go to settings: type keyword restart wifi did that now my tablet wifi working fully again big thanks!. 🎉

[@stephencoopet7860]

OMG thank you sooooooooooooo much what a help you both are

[@dustysnow2502]

Reset network settings worked. Thanks

[@yashchoukse2874]

Restarting the phone works in most of the cases as with me ....Thank You 👍👍

[@dhoffnun]

Poking that reset button is what did the trick for me - thanks guys!

[@yusrilsinaga4240]

Thank you. It fix my problem. I give a thumb like

[@scarletohara6743]

Taking off the VPN activation corrected my internet connection. Thanks guys!

[@voradorhylden3410]

Isnt it supposed to work with vpn. Sounds like the product you pay for doesnt work correctly and you should get paid for doing their job for them!

[@shamashah4891]

Thanks a lot the vpn one did worked out 🎉

[@samueldavies5176]

thanks a lot! shout out to you guys.

[@sammynyamweyaouma4483]

Thanks. Av tried by switching the phone off then on and it has worked immediately

[@voradorhylden3410]

Why are you not screaming at the company for having to do anything at all. You pay them for their crap to work.

[@Sony-gm7px]

Thanks for advice

[@user-zn7lz1cp1j]

Thanks its work😊

[@YaruYada-mk3zy]

Thank you so mach

[@kundanbhotmange1305]

Nothing else was working, but I switched off my phone and switched on, and now its working properly.

[@americanpatriot2422]

Great video

[@randyvaldez8433]

It worked on the date and time thank you!!my brother

[@Wishkeyn]

Yeah, this is what fixed it for me on tablet

[@user-ki6um2rl2o]

thanks bro worked

[@nicolemonroe220]

Lmao I was so worried I was like wtf why isn’t my wifi connecting tried everything was wrong password thank you either way 😅😅😅

[@user-zi1zr2qo8r]

THANK YOU SO MUCH BROOOOOO

[@DubstepMusique]

Oh, WOW. Fix #9 worked for me. Tried everything else before but my phone would connect to my wifi for 10sec then disconnect, I had to use my 4G on my phone for months. Love you for this. Subbed ❤

[@user-ff9cf2hr5i]

Thanks to help

[@jacquiewilliams5151]

Thank You!!!!!

[@toryglen]

Thanks for for all the tips. I have tried ALL except "Number 9: Reset Network Settings" But, all to NO avail. On three relatively older devices; Samsung Phone, iPad and older Samsung Tablet ALL could not connect to the Wi-Fi, one asked for authentication. In the end I managed to "ADD" these devices "onto" the Wi-Fi Hub (router) via the 192.168.0 protocol. (via my main PC) I added each device's MAC address connected to bands 2.4 or 5 or both, "onto" the Hub". That worked for me! It seems a convoluted way to do it, but I didn't want to reset everything. Now I have another issue about a Domestic Supplied App, or it's website, that won't work on my OPPO phone. But that's an issue for me now..... (to be continued).....

[@anncleverley4721]

Had same issue it was our router not being able to split from 5ghz to 2.4ghz. We now have a router that can.

[@Prabh_Jatt]

Any solution for iphone 14 pro both front and back camera focus issue? Quality of images are very good but it's focusing is really a big problem! Please suggest any solution regarding this problem!!

[@sarahh1331]

Something else you didn't suggest was the following - after you've re-started your phone and unplugged the modem, I suggest toggling the wifi off and back on. Once you do that, click down to your wifi name and click on that. That's what I needed to re-connect onto my wifi. Had I known that, I wouldn't have gone all day without wifi on my phone. I have very little data so I basically stayed off my phone all day. I'm glad I didn't have to try the other things you suggested in this video.

[@p1cklepie]

Tysm bro ily

[@DanielIbarra-ww7mo]

It worked thxs

[@Munadangal.]

Thank you

[@vladmaria2954]

TYSM 4th helped me out TYSMMM it ws from my ipad i had virus and it disapeared TYY

[@jackiedunn9404]

I have tried restarting and forgetting my WiFi and resetting it but it still won't connect. Everything else is connecting except my one phone

[@KellishaArneaud]

Same here

[@stephanieswallow8925]

Same

[@LebronJamesThiccy]

2:20 😂my adguard/blocker was on thank you

[@Davidcratsman-wh3uo]

Thanks a lot it

[@ricardodecarvalho8134]

I tried all the fixes shown but cannot connect to my network. I have 8 devices on my network including 3 cell phones and they all work fine. The one I cannot connect was working fine till a couple days a go. Now I get an "authentication error occurred" when I try to connect to the network. Any other possible suggestion?

[@risingvampire2883]

I have the same problem after I accidentally dropped my phone bottom first.

[@mikeal-assaddungon2446]

@@risingvampire2883 same. i dropped my phone bottom first

[@FluterCarson]

​@@risingvampire2883damnnn I just remembered I dropped my phone tooooo

[@we1come2thesyst3m]

@@risingvampire2883 I hate to say it but i dropped mine on the bottom corner...

[@lencyera]

Mine resused to connect to my home wifi it says access denied but it connects to other networks

[@Eaglebrace]

Very odd day, wifi was kinda out phone and tv - but had ethernet on computer and worked fine. Just had to do a classic plug out and back in and things went back to normal.

[@D.Rom82]

Unfortunately, none of these fixes worked for me. The problem started when I upgraded my internet modem/router, my older android which is no longer connected with a data service shows that it is connected to my wifi but then displays a message that the android can not connect to the internet using that wifi. It connects to other wifi services and my new phone and other devices connect easily to the same wifi, except for my old laptop which doesn't even recognize the new wifi. Is this just a compatibility issue or can it be fixed somehow?

[@jackiedunn9404]

I have tried everything you have suggested but it still is not Connecting. Sometimes says disabled and sometimes just says failed to connect. I have had this happen before and then after awhile it just came back on

[@percyjackson7765]

Same problem here

[@nagymilan1164]

Thabks

[@YounesBerrada01]

Number 9 worked, i clicked on reset all settings instead lol

[@ChixenLil]

The wifi would not work no matter if it was hot spot. I didnt want to completely reset. I decided to take my sim card (from good phone) and place it in this phone having issues. This is how I did the software update. I installed the original sim card the "bad" phone after and it worked. Hope this helps.😊

[@andreasmaximus6116]

For a long time, Samsung phones running Android 10 intermittently returned the error, "connected but no internet". Neither of these fixes worked. The problem went away after the device was updated to Android 11.

[@Thaablvckgal777]

So can I update the on the same phone and will it change?

[@andreasmaximus6116]

@@Thaablvckgal777 You should always run updates if they're available.

[@pardellap]

Brand new android tablet that won’t connect to wifi. I have tried all these suggestions. Everything else works except the tablet. I even had my nephew come over and connect his tablet and it’s works just fine. Even tried a factory reset and still nothing, not even my phone’s hotspot shows up

[@ahmdmoadi]

I have a very specific issue: it occasionally won't connect to any secured WiFi network (works with open wifis) , but sometimes it fixes itself? I've tried forgetting the WiFi, reseting network settings, even went as far as resetting the entire phone to prevent that from happening and no luck 😭

[@gilboimesh3583]

Did u fix it?

[@mollydog444]

My router connected my computer to the internet because it was connected with a cable but wasn't connecting to anything wirelessly. Tried all your suggestions to no avail. Apparently there is a little button ontop that turns on the wireless. I simply pressed that button and the wireless turned on.

[@alexporfilio563]

So basically the "real answer" is basic troubleshooting steps... Got it 📝

[@db9406]

Nice job. I had to slow down the speed to 75%

[@kelly-do2ry]

Thanks I figured out my problem was my phones randomized Mac adress was blocked on my router .

[@MARS-GREENH0USE]

There's a brand new fix that just occurred just now for android where I had to forget my AT&T router network re log in (looked like a new thing and wants to do the web login for some dumb reason suddenly)( it takes you to a blank page) 😮-fix--> and then you have to click the menu button on the top right and it gives you 2 options and I had to choose "use this network as is"😢😢😢❤

[@praveenbharadwaj2059]

Same for mobile data

[@45valk]

I’ve got one for you 😉 Every time my iPhone connects to my vehicle “Bluetooth”, the phones stored music always plays. I’ve searched the vehicle media settings and my iPhones settings, I’ve found no auto play feature. I would like it to not play unless I go into my music and select play. HELP 😣😣😣

[@TheMovieManiac99]

Gentlemen. >> My problem is my Phone will not Connect to Wifi AWAY from Home. At Home it is fine & strong. This problem JUST started about a Week ago. Had this Phone & Wifi network for 2 years ! HELP. Thanks

[@rockanthems]

My unpaid phone connects to wifi but not to internet because it was left off for months and maybe not initially set up?

[@ernestkozae9129]

none of these are the answer to my problem because i cant turn on my wifi as in like i cant turn on any other or even mine and my wifi is OFF and what i mean by that is that it says my wifi is off and i cant turn it back on. i have to use ethernet and so does my brother on his pc so that means only one of us can be online💢!!

[@shashank6494]

Hi guys.. my android tablet gets connected to the hotspot but not the router. however the router is able to connect to all devices except the tablet. any idea what could be wrong? tried resetting network setting, erasing cache partition, resetting router, check for vpn, factory reset of tablet.

[@KikoKortado]

it was the vpn thanks a lot :)

[@leeosbornemusic2817]

What if the wifi option won't turn on at all? Like I tap the toggle to turn it on, but it won't actually turn on. It keeps saying wifi off. I'm on a fold 5

[@Twox_short363]

It's simple go to wifi settings of the hotspot phone and go to blacklist wifi devices then remove yours and it's done

[@carloscorona3143]

I often have the following problem: mi phone wont connect to my wi fi, but it will connect to other wifi-s also any other phone will conect to my wifi no problem as if my router and phone were incompatible with each other

[@charleshines2142]

I turn WiFi off and back on again but then I lose the connection anyhow as soon as I get away from the router. I have other devices that work flawlessly a considerable distance from where the phone I use like a small tablet with a better camera would normally disconnect. It didn't always disconnect too. Maybe when it was dropped once the WiFi antenna cable came loose? I never had it open but I realize that a lot of phones have antenna connections that are similar to or the same as the ones found on WiFi cards. If you ever had to connect an antenna cable to those you realize how tiny they are. Any pictures you may have seen of them anywhere don't show how small they really are!

[@dfuseidazza6129]

Hi does anyone know why I just set up a new router and now some apps won't load and some websites won't load ?

[@risingvampire2883]

My android phone is still connected to wifi and is doing good, but the only problem is that the internet failed to work. It says here "Your connection is private".

[@poler96]

Samsung galaxy A02s after can't connect with my wifi router. Other phones connect with it. A02s connects with the other wifi, for example hot-spot from the other phone. Restarting phone and resetting the settings, removing and adding the router didn't help. What to do in this situation?

[@100PercentOS2]

My phone and laptop connected just fine after pressing the reset button on modem rather than fiddle around with a password, even though I changed my WiFi name. It is the tablet only that I'm having problems with.

[@spacemanjupiter]

The only problem I have and that I've always had is on some networks is asks you to choose an EAP method, and there are freakin 9 to choose from. I choose one and then it asks for a CA certificate but there is nothing available to choose except for 'Don't validate', which doesn't sound very secure, so I simply can't connect to WIFI on these networks (such as at my job). My iPhone doesn't ask me any of that stuff and just asks me for a username and password and simply connects. Why can't my Android phone just do this and not put me through an Android networking class 101 or lots of hoops?

[@user-cv6lf6lq4z]

I don't why but sometimes out off nowhere my phone will restart by itself and complety changes my time and when i connect to my wifi its says limited connection but the wifi is working on everything else

[@BookZealots]

My son's android is not connecting to our wifi. It doesn't make any sense, other androids aren't having any issues. I don't want to reset the router and then have two things I have to fix. The set up is also different and very difficult to follow along.

[@20pixiedust08]

I just reset my router. It fixed my issue with my phone. It didn't affect anyone else's devices.

[@user-vd9fd4wj1u]

Sadly, none of this worked. I still can't connect, we have two routers and the wifi doesn't work on the router itself and it only works on one router which is not the original router.

[@deviantdiva702]

So, I have my samsung tv and android tablet connected to the wifi, no problems with them. So, my monkey brain keeps insisting it must be my android phone and not the router. I did everything but unplugging my router at least 5 times. Finally unplugged the router, left it alone for about 30 seconds, and replugged it back in. Phone was able to connect. ffs Thanks for the video!

[@DouglasKB0SDQ]

I am able to connect to wifi but my issue is unable to use wifi calling or wifi texts Galaxy S21 ultra 5G

[@sultanh1562]

My iPhone is not running videos

[@whtchocolate7997]

Mine won't let me read comments

[@user-di2vd6mm9n]

Restart it guys it workss

[@chris_fit]

I restart my router I can connect again but I don't have a cignal how to fix can you make a video about it?

[@misteress8008]

with motorola moto e not finding the wifi network, we added the network, chose the security setting (randomly tried them all, but the WPA/WPA2 Personal worked), and then we waited... while watching this video (and not finding the answer here, sorry guys!!) we realized we were already connected!! Telus, new modem (white, screwed to the wall, 5g) and router (white ghost looking dude) in CANADA... eh.

[@zealman79]

You forgot, "Oh make sure your system date is updated - if it's more than a couple months out your phone will NOT connect to any network, WiFi, mobile or otherwise" nowhere did i read this until i figured it out myself.

[@thequeenn00b]

Might I suggest number 10: changing your WiFi password? Because that did it for me. My old password had been inherited from a different modem and when I tried to connect a new phone it didn’t work :)

[@johnfaulkner6776]

I am going to bin my Samsung tab 8. Wasted too much time setting, resetting, forgetting, setting up again ... plus trying loads of supposed fixes. I had a Google Nexus and perfect wifi every time all the time. Now I have a Lenovo tablet and that too just works. In this household Samsung is banned!

[@dynamicuniverse6185]

I get internet through the phone . The router is put away because it's worthless with no cable.

[@ains2904]

what if the wifi wont turn on on the actual device? like it doesnt even look for networks.