Advanced Wi-Fi settings on Android devices

Ben Stockton If you're having trouble connecting to a Wi-Fi network or Bluetooth device on your Android smartphone or tablet, it might be time to reset your network settings.
This can eliminate any conflicts. To do this you need to follow these steps. Before we begin, a little warning. Android fragmentation issues are well known and documented, with even the settings menu differing from device to device. Luckily, many Android manufacturers now prefer to use the "stock" Android interface (or something similar) for their devices rather than customizing them with a custom interface.

If you're not sure what steps to take, follow the instructions for "stock" Android, as they will likely match (or nearly match) what you'll see on your device to achieve the same end result.

How to reset network settings on Android

In an Android phone or tablet, sometimes the settings for receiving the Internet may fail.
Then you just need to reset the settings and make new ones. It is not difficult. Here I will show you how to perform this procedure on Android 6.0.

To do this, go to the “Archiving and Resetting” section.

Then go to the “Reset network settings” tab.

Now just click on the “Reset settings” button and, if necessary, confirm.

Only then be sure to copy important data before doing so, as it will be deleted.

NOTE: if you use mobile Internet, you can receive the correct configuration in most operators automatically in the form of SMS.

You just need to go to the provider’s website or call the operator - he will send it. Good luck.

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What to do if there is no network settings reset button

What if the Internet is turned on to 2G, then it works, but when you turn on 3G, the connection completely disappears

What to do ? Resetting network settings did not help

Ask the SIM card operator - he knows better.

What if there is no visibility reset, where exactly can it be located in the settings?

Samsung Tab2 worked 3g and suddenly stopped working, now it only crawls on 2g, the operator said everything is fine with the SIM, there is access, what’s the problem, tell me everything is configured as it should, but 3g is gone

When I turn on 3g the icon lights up and H+ and the transmit arrow blinks and the receive arrow does not react, it was working, it just suddenly turned off and that’s it, maybe something overheated or there was a glitch with the firmware

Try just rebooting.

The Internet did not work in the browser and applications, but in games online it worked and calls worked, thanks, resetting to factory settings helped

if hacked and a PIN code is required

How do you mean “hacked”? Maybe you want to “hack”?

I have an inscription on my tablet - there is no connection to the network - how to restore the connection.

The question is how to set it up in a new way

I accidentally deleted my network settings, how can I restore them?

It is impossible to restore, only to configure from scratch.

Copy important data because it will be deleted?

Who do you recommend removing weight to?

Thank you very much for your consultation.

Can the Internet not work due to low phone memory? There is no memory card in it.

No, memory has nothing to do with the Internet, you just can’t download anything, but you can browse websites.

I can't call anyone and I can't check my balance

Have you tried rebooting your phone?

How to reset network settings on Xiaomi?

Thanks to the author! Resetting network settings and reboot helped

Thank you for helping! The thing is that I forgot what to do if it doesn’t connect. I decided not to mess around with the settings and go to this wonderful site. My friend lost the Internet on her phone. I remembered for a long time. Then I came here! AND REMEMBERED! GREAT!

My internet stopped working on my galaxy a3 2015, tell me what to do

Has your mobile internet or WIFI stopped working?

The phone does not connect to wifi. xiaomi redme 3s says wrong IP. Other phones and computers are connected to this network. I tried rebooting both the router and the phone itself, clearing the cache. I couldn't find a network settings reset. There is only a global reset with deletion of the account and all personal data. There is no mobile Internet, because... I'm abroad, I can't check. What do you advise?

I came across many reasons regarding IP, but the wrong IP did not come across. Here are some reasons:

- unsupported security type, usually the phone uses WPA2-PSK, but your router may have another one, for example WPA, WPA2;

— inoperative access point;

— network standard not supported by the phone;

— a large number of connected devices;

- incorrect region (the one you are in) in the router settings.

Just in case, try the “Wi-Fi Fixer” application - it fixes wifi connection errors.

Tell me who can! How to change settings in YouTube on an Android phone. Under the video on YouTube there are links to this or that source, once clicked, a proposal came up to open through... and options: always open through or just now? Previously, I opened it “only now” And then I decided to click “always” (namely through the “eReader Prestiqio” application) and now I can’t open it through these “books.” And I created an account there and connected everything, but it doesn’t open the links. Although previously I opened it once through this application. who can help, tell me what to do. I wanted to reset my network settings, but suddenly I lost all my data.

Network settings won't help. Depending on the Android version, the process may differ slightly. So in Android 7.0 you select “Settings” -> “Applications” -> upper right corner (vertical three dots) - “Reset settings” -> “Yes”.

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Analyze the system for interference if Wi-Fi does not work

If a refrigerator, microwave oven, or similar appliances are located near your router, they can create significant interference with Wi-Fi distribution. Make sure that the router is located well (preferably in the very center of the room), and that the listed devices do not interfere with it.

Also make sure that a large number of other routers located nearby do not clog your channel, for this reason WI-FI may not work. The Wi-Fi Analyzer program will help with the analysis.

Use the Wi-Fi Analyzer program to analyze the Wi-Fi signal

The most common mistake when resetting a smartphone to factory settings

Let's start with the fact that resetting (Hard Reset) a smartphone or phone to factory settings in some cases is simply necessary. This could be purchasing a gadget second-hand or even purchasing a new device in a store (sellers can sometimes “play around” with the device).

In any case, after the reset you get a “clean” gadget. Also, returning to factory settings can eliminate up to 90% of various glitches and errors that may occur during the operation of the device.

However, not everything may be so easy and smooth. There are small, but still pitfalls.

It is not recommended to immediately rush and reset the device to factory settings. NECESSARILY. PLEASE READ THIS ARTICLE TO THE END.

Right now, let’s look at the most common mistake that users make when returning a device to factory settings.

Let's define it first. Resetting to factory settings is, as you can understand from the description, returning the device to the settings that it had as soon as it went on sale. That is, user data is completely deleted, such as phone numbers (stored in the device, not on the SIM), SMS, various applications, etc. and so on.

Therefore, before doing a HardReset, I highly recommend making a backup copy of your data: “Settings” > “Backup and reset” > “Create a backup copy”. If you do not have such an item, copy the data to Google Drive.

If you have done this or you don't need it, move on.

In order to make a Hard Reset there are two ways.

1. Go to the gadget menu “Settings”> “Backup and reset”> “Restore to factory settings”. Then select “Reset everything” and wait for the device to reboot.

2. In this option, you must first turn off your smartphone. Then press the volume button up (+) and, without releasing it, press the power button. This is a classic combination; combinations may vary on different devices.

After all the actions, a menu should appear in which you need to select the “wipe data/factory reset” item and confirm the choice with the power button.

The device will perform the necessary actions and after all you need to select the “reboot system now” menu item. The smartphone will reboot and return to factory settings.

And now about the very mistake that most users can make.

In newer versions of Android, manufacturers have added Factory Reset Protection. It lies in the fact that after resetting the device to factory settings and the next time you turn it on for the first time, the smartphone will require you to enter your Google account information. And the whole point is that if you forgot or didn’t know at all (you bought a smartphone from someone), then you won’t be able to use the device.

In order to avoid such troubles, before resetting your smartphone to factory settings, you need to log out of your Google account or delete it: go to “Settings” > “Accounts”, and here you can log out or delete your account as you wish. After this, you can safely return your smartphone to factory settings.

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Problems due to incorrect firmware

Often problems with Wi-Fi begin due to third-party firmware. But there are also difficulties with official ones (less often), when the next update contains problematic code. In these two cases, flashing the device will help.

This is a potentially dangerous operation and it is advisable not to do the flashing yourself if you have no experience.

Below is an example of working with a Xiaomi phone through the MiFlash program. The operation is generally the same for all devices of the brand.

Experts do not recommend flashing the firmware yourself - there is a risk of damaging the device

Procedure:

1. Download the program.
2. Install MiFlash.
3. Download drivers for Xiaomi.

To install the software on your phone you will need special fastboot firmware. Files can be found on the Internet by name.

Once the download is complete, the data must be unpacked. Regular WinRar will do.

Next, you need to switch the phone to a special mode - “Download”:

1. Turn off your smartphone. When the screen goes dark, it is advisable to wait 15-30 seconds.
2. Press and hold the Volume Up button and then hold down the Power button.
3. Release the power button when the “MI” sign appears, and hold “Volume+” until the menu opens.
4. Click “download”. The screen will go dark.

The preparatory procedures are completed. Now you need to perform the following procedure:

1. Launch MiFlash.
2. Select "Select".
3. Select the folder with the firmware.
4. Connect your smartphone to USB and click “refresh” in the program.
5. The “device” line should display “COM” with two numbers.
6. Select “clean all” if the user data is not needed and can be deleted. Or “save user data” to install the firmware while saving user data.
7. Click "flash".
8. Wait until the progress bar is completely filled. You cannot disconnect your phone from the USB port, or press any buttons.
9. The firmware is installed if the message “success” appears.

All that remains is to disconnect the smartphone from USB and turn it on. The download will take time.

Do not forget that the Internet cable can be damaged by hooligans at the entrance. In this case, the Internet will not reach the router, and it will not be able to distribute Wi-Fi to devices.

Why do you need a reset?

Why, in fact, reset network settings? This manipulation is vital for situations when network settings are incorrectly changed, as a result of which accessing the Internet from a computer or smartphone becomes impossible. What is the reason? Settings can be changed by malicious applications and viruses, as well as by the user himself.

In this case, problems with IP or DNS appear. Consequence: the Internet is slow, some sites do not open at all, a connection to the router or provider cannot be established, and Wi-Fi cannot be distributed from the device.

Even experienced users believe that resetting network settings can, in most cases, cope with many Internet problems. The essence of the procedure is that it will reset the settings to factory settings, and also clear all parameters that were changed by the system, programs or the user himself.

Method 1: Reconnect to the network

When a mobile device connects to a wireless network, it remembers its settings so it can connect faster next time. If you change these parameters, for example, the password or name, which often happens on public Wi-Fi networks, the connection will no longer be fast. In this case, you should delete the current network from the smartphone’s memory and join it again.

1. Open the “Settings” of the system, then “Wi-Fi Settings”,

   Tap on the name of the network and click “Forget”.

2. Select it again, enter the password and click “Connect”.

Nuances of the procedure

Resetting network settings is a fairly simple manipulation that even an inexperienced user can handle. But before we get started, let us introduce the reader to two important nuances:

• You should not perform a reset yourself on a work or school computer or other corporate device that does not personally belong to you. It is better to seek help from the organization’s system administrator. In this case, the specialist manually sets certain TCP/IP protocol settings.
• It is possible that after this manipulation you will need to re-configure your computer’s network settings to connect it to the Internet. For example, in some cases this is required by the provider.

Now let's look at specific instructions for different versions of popular operating systems.

Windows Vista: reset options

Resetting the network adapter settings is available here in two variations. Let's look at them.

The first option is to use the special Microsoft Fix it utility. The program will help the user reset TCP/IP settings to factory settings. You can download it on the official website. There is no need to perform any complicated actions: just run the utility on your computer, and the program will handle the problem itself. Once the task is completed, be sure to restart your PC for the solutions to take effect.

The second option is to manually change the settings. Let's look at this procedure step by step:

1. Click on the Start menu.
2. In the search bar you need to enter the text cmd. Click on "Enter".
3. “Command Prompt” will appear in front of you.
4. Right-click on the inscription.
5. Select "Run as administrator" from the context menu list.
6. Write (or copy from the article) the following into the line: netsh int ip reset logfile.txt.
7. Execute the command (press "Enter"). As a result, the TCP/IP settings will be reset to factory settings, and the changes made will be written to the log file of the current directory from where it was launched.
8. For the settings changes to take effect, all you have to do is restart your PC. That's all!

other methods

Hard Reset using Fastboot

You can reset your Android device via your computer using the Fastboot utility. To do this, you need to install drivers on your computer, if necessary, and then connect the gadget to the computer. Some brands of smartphones require you to load the device into the mode of the same name, if available, or unlock the bootloader before performing the operation. The last action is performed differently on smartphones. For example, Nexus phones are switched to this mode with the Fastboot OEM unlock command, Pixel gadgets by entering the settings for developers, selecting the OEM unlock item and entering the Fastboot flashing unlock command.

For other models, you need to obtain a special code to unlock the bootloader, issued upon request on the manufacturer’s website.

You can put your smartphone into Fastboot mode in several ways:

• standard, by pressing buttons, as described in the section above;
• connecting to a computer by activating the phone debugging mode via USB connection.

In the latter case, on a PC you need to type adb reboot bootloader in the command line and confirm by pressing Enter. After this, the gadget will be available for performing various actions, including flashing or deleting user settings. Since we want to reset our gadget to factory settings, we run the fastboot erase userdata command. On some phones, to erase old data, you just need to type fastboot -w.

After this, you need to reboot your mobile phone by typing the fastboot reboot command on your computer.

Using the Find My Device service

Google has a “Find Device” service, the main purpose of which is to find a lost phone. But with its help, it turns out, you can also return to factory settings. This requires an Internet connection. Procedure algorithm:

• launch your browser, go to Google.com and log in;
• the service will detect gadgets attached to your account;
• select the desired device and click “Erase data”;
• double confirmation of the operation will be required;
• wait for completion, restart your smartphone.

Using the TWRP Recovery utility

Since this application is not included in the operating system, it must be downloaded and installed. The difference between using the utility and other methods is the ability to reset individual sections of the file system.

How to work with TWRP Recovery:

• launch the utility;
• in the main menu select Wipe;
• if your plans include a full reset to factory settings, select Factory Reset by setting the switch to the active position (pulling it to the right);
• to format specific sections, select the Advanced Wipe option;
• mark the required sections and swipe to the right;
• After the operation is completed, reboot your smartphone by selecting Reboot system.

As always, we are waiting for your comments regarding the features of resetting Android phones to factory settings.

"Windows 7": via command line

First of all, let's look at resetting network settings using the command line. We begin the procedure as follows:

1. Run a command prompt on your computer as its administrator.
2. The easiest way: go to the “Start” section, then enter cmd in the search bar.
3. You will see "Command Prompt" in the results. Click on the inscription with the right mouse button.
4. Select "Run as administrator" from the context menu.
5. Run this command: netsh winsock reset. You can type it yourself or copy and paste from the text of this article.
6. To execute the command, do not forget to press the “Enter” button.
7. After the command is executed by the system, restart your computer.
8. Check your internet access. As a rule, in most cases these simple steps are enough to completely solve the problem.

"Windows 7": if the command line did not help.

However, sometimes resetting network settings via the command line does not work. What to do in this case? Go back to the command line:

1. Repeat steps 1-4 from the previous instructions.
2. Give your computer a new command: “netsh int ip reset c:resetlog.txt.” It can be reprinted or also copied from this text.
3. Run the command and restart your computer. The problem should disappear after these steps.

Some experts advise, to be sure, to execute the commands from the previous and this subheading one after another, and then also reboot your device. As a result of these manipulations, the network settings on your computer will be reset to: DNS cache reset

You now know how to reset network settings on Windows 7 (manipulation, by the way, is also suitable for later versions of the OS) via the command line. However, you may be faced with a similar, but slightly different problem: “The DNS server is not responding”, “The DNS server address cannot be found.”

What to do in this case? All you need to do is reset the DNS. In this case, we turn to the command line again:

1. Through the Start menu, go to the command line.
2. Enter or copy the following command from the text: ipconfig /flushdns.
3. Check your internet connection.
4. If the problem is not solved, we recommend that you refer to the two previous instructions.

Internet connection via mobile operators

In the future, connecting to the Internet on Android comes down to activating this data transfer service. To do this, in the top drop-down menu next to the “Wi-Fi” button, find another one - “Data transfer” - and click it. This will begin the activation of this service. Upon completion, a corresponding message will appear on the device screen. Next, close all previously open windows and launch the browser. If the settings at the previous stage are set correctly, then Internet resources will open without problems. Do not forget that in this case, sites will load more slowly on the phone (Android). The Internet, of course, works at a lower speed than with wi-fi.

"Windows 7": using the Microsoft Easy Fix utility

Resetting Windows network settings is also possible through a special utility. You can download a program called Microsoft Easy Fix for free on the official website.

How to use it? We offer an algorithm of simple actions:

1. Launch the utility on your computer.
2. Once the window opens, click on “Next”.
3. Then the program will independently introduce the necessary changes to the system’s network settings.
4. When finished, the utility will prompt you to restart your computer.
5. To do this, close the program and select reboot the system from the PC menu.

After this, the problem should disappear, and you will have access to the Internet on your computer again. And we will further analyze how to cope with it in the later tenth version.

"Windows 10": reset option

If you yourself have been “too clever” with the network settings, or your device for no apparent reason stubbornly refuses to connect to the Internet, then we also suggest resetting it. On Windows 10 OS it is produced using a slightly different algorithm:

1. Go to the settings menu. It can be found either through “Start” or by using the hotkey combination: Win + I.
2. Go to the "Network and Internet" section.
3. At this point you need a subsection called “Status”.
4. Now scroll down to the very bottom of the page. There you will see what you need - “Network reset”.
5. Click on the inscription. You will see a system warning: performing the action will remove and reinstall all existing network drivers, and also restore the factory (original, original) network settings. Note that you may have to reinstall your network software afterwards. For example, a VPN client.
6. Click on "Reset Now". That's the whole procedure for resetting network settings in Windows 10.

As a result of these actions, the network settings will return to their original settings. The solution is quite drastic, so it is worth turning to it in cases where other methods of coping with the problem have proven powerless. Perhaps the situation can be saved by contacting a specialist.

Before resetting your settings, you should make sure that the problem is specific to your computer. Try connecting another device to the network. If there is also a lack of Internet access on it, then the problem is most likely with the provider or router.

Automatically setting up a Wi-Fi network on Android

In the vast majority of cases, users use automatic configuration. This means that the smartphone is initially configured and ready to connect. All you have to do is go into the Wi-Fi settings on your Android phone and turn on the wireless module.

After this, the system will start searching for available connections and give you a list. Select the desired title and connect to it. If a password is required, enter it. At this point the connection is established.

Advanced Wi-Fi settings may be required in special cases:

• If DHCP is disabled in the access point configuration.
• The network you want to connect to is hidden.

In any case, you will have to manually configure your device. How to do it? Everything is quite easy.

Performing a reset on a smartphone

In conclusion, let’s imagine resetting network settings on Android. Your smartphone may also experience problems with the Internet, which can only be solved in such a drastic way. We suggest you follow the instructions:

1. Go to "Settings".
2. Scroll through the menu and find the “Reset and Activation” item.
3. Find the "Reset Network Settings" section.
4. Here you just need to tap on the “Reset settings” button. In some smartphone models, the selected action must be confirmed.

If this manipulation does not help, then the solution is radical: completely reset the device to factory settings. But before that, you should copy important data from your smartphone.

Now you know how to reset network settings on various versions of Windows and phones on the Android platform. This solution allows you to cope with the situation when it is impossible to access the Internet from your device, when you accidentally changed the settings to incorrect ones. Available both through the settings menu, command line, and through a special utility.

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Solving problems with date and time changes

Very often, difficulties in working with Wi-Fi arise if the system does not correctly recognize the time and date settings. The solution to the problem is simple - replace them with current ones.

This is done according to the following instructions:

1. Go to “Settings”.
2. Find the item “Date and time” there. This menu is usually located in the general settings of the phone.
3. Once there, you need to turn off auto-tuning in order to enter the data manually.
4. Set up-to-date data.
5. Try turning on Wi-Fi again.

If the problem arose because of this, the connection will occur without failure.