1
Restart your phone
A quick restart clears stuck network processes and is the fastest first step for both iPhone and Android.
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Phone Won't Connect to WiFi? Try These Fixes First
WiFi issues on your phone are almost always fixable without a repair shop. Here's a step-by-step troubleshooting guide for iPhone and Android.
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Helpful phone care, from your local repair team
When WiFi drops or refuses to connect, start with the simplest fixes. Work through these steps in order before assuming your phone needs repair.
WHAT TO KNOW
Start with these practical steps
2
Restart your router
Unplug the router for about 30 seconds, plug it back in, and wait for it to fully reconnect before testing your phone again.
3
Forget the network and reconnect
Select the WiFi network, choose Forget, then enter the password again. This removes a stale or incorrect saved connection.
4
Check for IP conflicts
If other devices work but yours does not, restart the phone and router so the network can assign a fresh IP address.
5
Reset network settings
iPhone: Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset → Reset Network Settings. Android: Settings → System → Reset options → Reset Wi‑Fi, mobile & Bluetooth. This removes saved WiFi passwords and Bluetooth pairings.
6
Check software updates
Install the latest iOS or Android update, especially if WiFi trouble began after a recent system change.
TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
WiFi still not working after all these steps?
Bring your phone to Cellular Nerd in Navarre or Valparaiso for a free diagnostic.