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In This Article. Turn on Wi-Fi on Android 8. Connect to a Wi-Fi Network. What to Consider Before Connecting. Choosing the Right Network. This interface varies slightly with Android version. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Email Address Sign up There was an error.
Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Tell us why! More from Lifewire. A factory reset will eliminate any software bugs on your device that might have caused your connection problems. However, it will wipe all the data images, apps, documents, etc. You can read up on how exactly to do that right here. The easiest way to perform a factory reset is in your settings.
Just open up the settings menu and find the Backup and reset menu, which might be named slightly differently on your device. Tap on it, select the factory reset option, and wipe the data off your device. If none of the solutions above have worked, then the problem might be a bit more serious. There may be a hardware issue with either your smartphone or router. The best thing to do is try and connect at least one other device to the Wi-Fi network causing you headaches.
Just call your ISP, explain the problem, and someone should come to your home to replace the broken router with a new one and set it up. However, if other devices can connect to the network and only your phone cannot, that might be the cause of your issues.
In this case, replacing the router with a different one should do the trick. What to do if your phone won't connect to Wi-Fi Getting back on your Wi-Fi network should only take a few minutes.
How To By Mitja Rutnik. Check your connection settings Check your router name and password Reboot your phone and router. Forget your Wi-Fi network and reconnect Perform a factory reset Enlist the help of a professional. When you use a Wi-Fi network to access the Internet from your phone, the data usage does not count against your bundled data. Mobile providers often allocate a certain amount of data for free each month and charge you a fee for any data usage beyond this.
By connecting via Wi-Fi wherever it is available, you can save your bundled data for situations where you might not be close to any Wi-Fi hotspots. In many situations, your speed using a strong, dedicated Wi-Fi connection is faster than that of using your mobile network. While the difference might not be that obvious if you are only reading your email or checking out a Web page, it is very noticeable when transferring larger files.
Activities such as streaming audio and video benefit from the lower latency that is associated with using a Wi-Fi hotspot. If you need to download large files or stream media to your smartphone in a hurry, it is much better to do so via Wi-Fi. In situations where you have access to free Wi-Fi -- such as at home, work or some cafes, airports and hotels -- it makes more sense to use this method to connect your phone to the Internet.
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