The scenario is frustratingly familiar: Your Android phone shows the Wi-Fi icon, the network name is connected, but you can't load a single webpage or open an app. This common issue—"Connected, no internet"—means your phone is talking to the router, but the router isn't getting data from the outside world, or your phone is misconfigured.
Don't panic! We've compiled 15 guaranteed fixes, starting with the simplest and moving to deeper, more technical solutions.
📝 Table of Contents
- Quick Fixes (The Basics)
- Fix 1: Restart Your Phone
- Fix 2: Toggle Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode
- Fix 3: Forget and Reconnect to the Network
- Fix 4: Restart Your Router and Modem
- Android Device Settings
- Fix 5: Disable Battery Saver Mode
- Fix 6: Check Date and Time Settings
- Fix 7: Check for VPN/Proxy Connections
- Fix 8: Boot into Safe Mode
- Fix 9: Update Your Android OS
- Fix 10: Reset Network Settings
- Advanced Network Fixes (IP & DNS)
- Fix 11: Change Your DNS Servers
- Fix 12: Assign a Static IP Address
- Router & Hardware Checks
- Fix 13: Check Other Devices
- Fix 14: Check Router Lights and Cables
- Fix 15: Factory Reset the Router (Last Resort)
1. Quick Fixes (The Basics)
These simple steps resolve the vast majority of connectivity issues by clearing temporary glitches in your phone or network hardware.
➡️ Fix 1: Restart Your Phone
The classic fix. A quick reboot can clear system bugs, refresh the network stack, and force the device to request a new IP address.
➡️ Fix 2: Toggle Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode
Turning Airplane Mode on for 10 seconds, then off again, quickly resets all wireless radios (Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth), often fixing minor connection hiccups.
➡️ Fix 3: Forget and Reconnect to the Network
This forces your phone to discard all old, potentially corrupted network settings (like an expired IP address) and establish a fresh connection.
- Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Internet (or Wi-Fi).
- Tap the gear icon next to the problematic Wi-Fi network.
- Tap Forget (or Forget Network).
- Re-scan for the network, tap it, and enter the password again.
➡️ Fix 4: Restart Your Router and Modem
If the problem is with the internet connection itself, restarting your hardware is essential.
- Unplug both your router and your modem from power.
- Wait at least 60 seconds.
- Plug the modem back in and wait until all its lights stabilize.
- Plug the router back in and wait until its lights stabilize.
- Reconnect your Android device.
2. Android Device Settings
If the problem persists, the fault is likely within your Android's configuration.
➡️ Fix 5: Disable Battery Saver Mode
Battery-saving features can aggressively restrict background data usage and network activity, sometimes interfering with the consistent connection required for internet access.
- Go to Settings > Battery > Battery Saver and ensure it is Off.
➡️ Fix 6: Check Date and Time Settings
Incorrect date and time settings can cause issues with security protocols and server authentication, leading to "no internet" errors.
- Go to Settings > System > Date & Time.
- Ensure Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically are both toggled On.
➡️ Fix 7: Check for VPN/Proxy Connections
A misconfigured or activated VPN or Proxy server can prevent all internet traffic from reaching your device.
- Go to Settings > Network & Internet > VPN.
- Check for any active VPN profiles and disconnect them.
- If you have a proxy set up, temporarily disable it in the Wi-Fi network settings.
➡️ Fix 8: Boot into Safe Mode
Downloaded apps can sometimes interfere with network functionality. Booting into Safe Mode temporarily disables all third-party apps.
- Press and hold the power button.
- Touch and hold the Power off option on the screen.
- Tap OK on the prompt to restart in Safe Mode.
If the internet works in Safe Mode, a recent app is the culprit. Restart to exit Safe Mode and begin uninstalling recently added apps one by one.
➡️ Fix 9: Update Your Android OS
Operating system bugs, including Wi-Fi connectivity issues, are often patched in system updates.
- Go to Settings > System > System update (or Software update) and install any pending updates.
➡️ Fix 10: Reset Network Settings
This is the nuclear option for your phone's network stack. It wipes all saved Wi-Fi passwords, Bluetooth pairings, and mobile data preferences, restoring them to factory defaults. Note down your Wi-Fi password first!
- Go to Settings > System > Reset options (or General Management > Reset).
- Select Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth (or Reset Network Settings).
- Tap Reset Settings to confirm.
3. Advanced Network Fixes (IP & DNS)
If the problem is related to network addressing or domain name resolution, these steps can help.
➡️ Fix 11: Change Your DNS Servers
Sometimes the default DNS server assigned by your ISP is slow or malfunctioning, which Android interprets as "no internet." Switching to a public DNS can resolve this.
- Go to Wi-Fi settings, tap the gear icon next to the network.
- Select IP settings (or Advanced options).
- Change DHCP to Static.
- Scroll down and enter the following into the DNS fields:
- DNS 1:
8.8.8.8(Google Public DNS) - DNS 2:
8.8.4.4(Google Public DNS)
- DNS 1:
- Save the changes.
➡️ Fix 12: Assign a Static IP Address
IP conflicts (two devices with the same address) can cause this issue. Setting a static IP prevents this. Use the same menu as Fix 11.
- Change IP settings to Static.
- Look at the existing IP address (e.g.,
192.168.1.105). Keep the first three sections the same (192.168.1.x) but change the last number (x) to something high (e.g.,200to avoid conflict with other devices). - Ensure the Gateway (Router's IP, usually
192.168.1.1) and Network prefix length (24or255.255.255.0) are correct.
4. Router & Hardware Checks
Finally, confirm the issue isn't external to your phone.
➡️ Fix 13: Check Other Devices
Connect another phone, tablet, or laptop to the same Wi-Fi network.
- If other devices work, the problem is definitely with your Android phone.
- If other devices also fail, the problem is with your router or your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
➡️ Fix 14: Check Router Lights and Cables
Look at your modem and router. Typically, the light indicating an Internet or WAN connection should be solid green/white. If it's red, orange, or blinking rapidly, your ISP link is down. Ensure all Ethernet cables are securely plugged in.
➡️ Fix 15: Factory Reset the Router (Last Resort)
If no devices can connect, a corrupted router configuration might be the cause. Using a paperclip, press and hold the small Reset button on the back of the router for 10-30 seconds until the lights flash.
⚠️ Warning: A factory reset will wipe all custom settings, including your Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password. You will need to set up the network again.
Were you able to get your internet working? If you're still stuck, tell me if any other devices are working on the network, and I can suggest the next best steps.