What to do if your mobile device is having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi
Fixing a WiFi issue as soon as possible is necessary because it can be a major headache. When your mobile device fails to connect to WiFi for any reason, it is one of the most frequent mistakes we have seen in recent years. To ensure you can continue downloading or browsing the internet without any problems, we have looked for the main fixes.
There are a number of reasons why your phone might not be connecting to WiFi, but there is no need to worry. In most cases, it is a problem that has a solution, and it only takes a few seconds to fix, although in the worst-case scenario... well, that is something we will find out later in this article.
- Mobile phone does not connect to WiFi
The first thing to keep in mind is that your mobile phone may not be the cause of your WiFi connection problems. There are other factors that can also affect the network failure, so each case must be evaluated individually until a solution is found. These are the methods you have available to connect your phone to WiFi:
- If you change your WiFi password
If you recently changed the password for your home Wi-Fi network, your phone may need to enter the new password to work properly. This also applies to public networks, like those at school or the library, so make sure the password stays the same.
- The router is causing problems.
The first thing you should do if your phone won’t connect to WiFi is to check your router and look at the corresponding wireless light. This should be green; otherwise, it means there are issues with your router and network. The ideal thing to do in these cases is to turn off your router and let it rest for a few seconds. If that doesn’t work, move on to the next step.
- It's the operator's problem.
The problem may not be with the phone or the router, so the best solution if this happens is to contact your operator to see if everything is fine. Another solution is to use mobile data and check the network status of the operator in question on forums or social networks, where you can easily check if there are other users experiencing the same problem as you. In this case, you will have no other choice but to wait for the operator in question to solve the network failure problem that the line is experiencing.
- Device interference or distance
The WiFi network you just connected to may be far from your current location. This is not the first time this has happened when using public networks, where there are many devices connected at the same time, whether computers or smartphones. This can also lead to unexpected interference, so always try to position yourself as close to the router as possible, even if there are other people around.