How to Fix WiFi Connected but No Internet on Android In 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)

 

Hellooooo bachoo--  Ahem, 

Are you facing a problem where your Android phone shows WiFi connected but no internet access ?

This is a very common issue and can happen due to network settings, router problems, or phone configuration errors.

The good news is — you can fix it yourself by following the simple methods explained below.

Switch off your phone and turn it on again 🤪 but if Does not work then try the methods written below.

Why Does WiFi Say Connected but No Internet?

This problem usually happens because of:

1. Weak or unstable WiFi signal
2. Wrong network settings
3. Router issues
4. DNS problems
5. Software bugs in Android

Let’s fix it step by step 👇

Method 1: Restart Your Phone and WiFi Router ( best method BTW 🤣)

This may sound simple, but it works in many cases.

Steps:

1. Turn off your WiFi router
2. Wait for 30 seconds
3. Turn it ON again
4. Restart your Android phone
5. Connect to WiFi again

✅ If the internet works, the problem is solved. (That's how you write 2 words into 2 paragraphs 😂)

Method 2: Turn Airplane Mode ON and OFF (works for me most off the time 😇)

This resets your phone’s network connections.

Steps:

1. Swipe down notification bar
2. Turn Airplane Mode ON
3. Wait 20 seconds
4. Turn it OFF
5. Reconnect to WiFi

✅ it is the most used method by me I mean who will Restart phone at the smallest disagreement 🙄

Method 3: Forget WiFi Network and Reconnect

Sometimes saved WiFi settings cause conflicts.

Steps:

1. Go to Settings → WiFi
2. Tap on your connected WiFi
3. Select Forget Network
4. Restart phone
5. Reconnect WiFi and enter password again

Well if u had changed your password this can happen 🙃

Method 4: Check Date and Time Settings

Yes, Wrong date or time can block internet access.

Steps:

1. Go to Settings → Date & Time
2. Enable:
3. Automatic date & time
4. Automatic time zone
5. Restart your phone

Yeah this happens only in some countries as for why ? Comment if u wanna know. 😊

Method 5: Change DNS Settings (Very Effective)

DNS issues are a common cause of this problem.

Steps:

1. Go to Settings → WiFi
2. Long-press your connected WiFi
3. Tap Modify Network
4. Enable Advanced options
5. Set IP settings to Static
6. Change DNS to:
7. DNS 1: 8.8.8.8
8. DNS 2: 8.8.4.4
9. Save and reconnect

This is a very serious Method 😠😤

Method 6: Reset Network Settings

This will reset WiFi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings.

Steps:

1. Go to Settings
2. Tap System → Reset options
3. Select Reset WiFi, Mobile & Bluetooth
4. Confirm reset
5. Restart phone

⚠️ It will NOT delete your data.

Method 7: Check If Internet Works on Other Devices

• Connect the same WiFi to another phone or laptop
• If internet doesn’t work there either → router or ISP issue
• Contact your internet service provider

Pay your internet bill 🤑 nig- Ahem, buddy. 

Method 8: Update Android Software

Steps:

1. Go to Settings → Software Update
2. Download and install update (if available)
3. Restart phone

Old software can cause network 🐛 bugs. (crush that bug)

Some fuc- factzz

❓ Why does WiFi work on laptop but not on Android?

This usually happens due to DNS or network configuration issues on the phone.

❓ Will factory reset fix this problem?

Yes, but it should be the last option. Try all methods above first.

❓ Does this problem damage my phone?

No. It is a software or network issue, not hardware damage.

The WiFi connected but no internet on Android problem is annoying but 100% fixable.

In most cases, forgetting the network or changing DNS solves the issue.

If one method doesn’t work, try the next one patiently.

Well hope u enjoyed reading this and ur problem gave been solved but Wait ✋ 

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