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July 15, 20264 min read

Wi-Fi Keeps Disconnecting? Here's How to Fix It

Constant Wi-Fi drops are usually a settings or router issue, not a broken phone. Start here.

Constant Wi-Fi drops are almost always a settings or network issue rather than a broken phone, especially if other devices on the same network are fine.

1

Restart your router

It sounds obvious, but a router that's been running for weeks or months can develop connection issues that a simple power cycle clears up immediately.

2

Forget and reconnect the network

Go into your Wi-Fi settings, forget the network, and reconnect from scratch. This clears out a stored connection profile that may have gotten corrupted.

3

Check for Wi-Fi power-saving settings

Some phones aggressively disconnect from Wi-Fi to save battery when the screen is off or during low-power mode. Check your battery settings for anything limiting background network use.

4

Move closer to the router

Weak signal at the edge of your Wi-Fi range can cause repeated drops and reconnects rather than a clean disconnect. Test closer to the router to see if the behavior changes.

5

Update router firmware and phone software

Outdated firmware on either end is a common, overlooked cause of intermittent Wi-Fi issues, particularly after a phone's operating system update.

If Wi-Fi drops on every network you connect to — not just one — and other troubleshooting hasn't helped, it's worth having the phone's Wi-Fi hardware checked.

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