To use Wi-Fi the way you want, you can change how and when your device connects.
When you have Wi-Fi turned on, your device automatically connects to nearby Wi-Fi networks you've connected to before. You can also set your device to automatically turn on Wi-Fi near saved networks.
Important:
- Some of these steps work only on Android 12 and up. Learn how to check your Android version .
- You’ll need to touch your device’s screen for some steps.
Turn on & connect
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet Internet.
- Tap a listed network. Networks that require a password have a lock icon.
Tip:After you connect, the network is "Saved." When your device is nearby and Wi-Fi is on, your device automatically connects to this network.
Connect via notification
Connect from the Internet Panel
Compare networks' strength
Reset your internet connection
When Wi-Fi is on, you get notifications of available, high-quality, public networks. On these notifications:
- To connect to the network,tap Connect.
- To change Wi-Fi settings,tap All Networks.
- To not get notifications for that network,clear the notification. Learn how to control notifications .
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Tap Internet.
- In the panel that appears, select a network.
Tip:To get a better connection, you can use the Internet Panel to quickly switch to another network. Your preference is saved temporarily.
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet Internet.
- The network's signal strength is on the Wi-Fi icon. A fuller icon means a stronger signal.
Important:If you reset your connection while you’re on a phone or video call, your call will end.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Touch and hold Internet.
- Tap Reset.
Disconnect Wi-Fi on your device
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet Internet.
- Next to your connected Wi-Fi network, tap Wi-Fi settings
Disconnect.
Change, add, share, or remove saved networks
Change a saved network
Add a saved network
Remove a saved network
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet Internet.
- To move between listed networks,tap a network name.
- To change a network's settings,tap the network.
Option 1: Wait for the network list to reload
If the network you want isn't listed, but is nearby, wait for the list to refresh.
Option 2: Add network
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet Internet.
- At the bottom of the list, tap Add network.
- You may need to enter the network name (SSID) and security details.
- If the network you add is hidden or your router doesn't broadcast the network ID:
- Tap Advanced options.
- Under "Hidden Network," select Yes.
- Tap Save.
Share Wi-Fi info from the Settings app
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet Internet.
- Tap your Wi-Fi network Share.
- Your device will give you a QR code. To join the same network, have your friend scan the code with another device.
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet Internet.
- Touch and hold a saved network.
- Tap Forget.
