Android phone cannot find a WiFi network - what to do?
If your Android phone no longer finds WiFi networks, it does not have to mean that the WiFi function on your smartphone has given up. Most of them are bugs that you can often fix with a simple restart. In this practical tip you can read what else helps.
Android phone no longer finds WiFi networks - you can do the following:
Follow the tips described. After each tip, check if the problem has been resolved.
- Go to "Settings" and check whether your "WLAN" is active. If WiFi cannot be activated, restart your smartphone and go into flight mode. Then deactivate the flight mode again and try to reactivate "WLAN".
- In the "Settings", tap on the activated WLAN and there on the bottom left on the "Update" icon. If other networks are not displayed there but your own, the problem has nothing to do with your cell phone. The problem then is with your router.
- If you rooted your smartphone, then you have also lost any guarantee. You can try rooting your phone again and hope that your WiFi will work again.
Reset Android phone to factory settings
If you upgraded your Android operating system, it may be an operating system error. Sometimes a software installation or a program update can lead to problems. Try to reset your smartphone to factory settings. Please note that this will delete system and app data, among other things. Another practical tip tells you how to backup your apps and data.
- Go to "Settings" and scroll down.
- There, tap on "Backup & reset".
- Then tap "Reset to factory settings" and confirm with "Reset phone".