Skip to content
FixingBook
Sign In
Verifiedintermediateest. 10 minutes

Fix Android Wi-Fi Keeps Disconnecting or Won't Connect

Phone constantly drops Wi-Fi connection, authenticates endlessly, or shows Connected no internet. Resolve IP conflicts and network settings.

wificonnectivitynetwork-drop

Confirmed working on: Android 11 · Android 12 · Android 13 · Android 14

Before you begin

Match the environmentUse this guide only for Android 11, Android 12, Android 13, Android 14 or a clearly compatible setup.
Protect recoveryBack up important data and save encryption or account recovery keys before changing system state.
Know when to stopMake one change at a time and stop if the result differs from what the guide describes.

Problem overview

Your Android device randomly disconnects from Wi-Fi networks or refuses to connect altogether. The connection drops frequently, forcing the phone to rely on cellular data.

Common causes

  • Corrupted saved network profiles
  • IP address conflicts on the router
  • Aggressive Wi-Fi power-saving features
  • Interference from other networks or devices

Solution 1: Forget and reconnect to the network

  1. Open Settings and tap Network & internet or Connections.
  2. Select Wi-Fi and tap the gear icon next to your problematic network.
  3. Tap Forget.
  4. Turn Wi-Fi off and back on.
  5. Tap the network name and re-enter your password to connect.
Expert Tip

Try toggling Airplane mode on for 15 seconds and then off before reconnecting. This forces the device to refresh all radio connections.

Solution 2: Set a static IP address

  1. Open Settings > Wi-Fi and tap the gear icon next to your network.
  2. Tap the pencil icon or Advanced to edit network details.
  3. Change IP settings from DHCP to Static.
  4. Enter an IP address outside your router’s typical assignment range (e.g., change the last digits to something like 192.168.1.250).
  5. Save the configuration and check the connection stability.

Solution 3: Reset all network settings

  1. Go to Settings and tap System.
  2. Tap Reset options.
  3. Select Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth.
  4. Tap Reset settings and confirm with your PIN.
  5. Reconnect to your Wi-Fi network from scratch.
Caution

You will lose all saved Bluetooth devices and Wi-Fi passwords when resetting network settings.

Confirm the result

  1. Repeat the exact action that originally triggered the problem.
  2. Confirm the original error or symptom is gone and no new warning has appeared.
  3. If the guide changed a driver, service, package, or system setting, restart once and test again.
  4. If the result is worse or unexpected, stop. Reverse only the last change using its documented restore option; if none is documented, use your backup or qualified support.

Did this fix work for you?

Weighted Consensus Protocol

Consensus0%
Required100% (Weight 3)
Contributors0
Verified By YouNo
Your Weight--

Did this solution resolve your issue?

Confirming if this works strengthens verification statistics on the registry.

Sign In to VerifySign in required to verify

FixingTeam10,000 rep

Official Project Maintainers

The core engineering and moderation team behind FixingBook. We curate, verify, and maintain the standards of the troubleshooting ledger.

Spotted something outdated? Suggest an edit. Maintainers review submissions within 48 hours.
Share:XReddit

Discussion (0)

No comments yet. Share your experience or verify if this fixed your issue!

Join the Discussion