Forget a Wireless Network on an Android Device

Forget a Wireless Network on an Android Device   

If your Android device is experiencing connectivity issues or you need to reconnect to a wireless network after a password change, forgetting and reconnecting to a saved Wi-Fi network can often resolve the problem. Follow the steps below to remove the network from your device

 

       1.Enter your device's Settings via the app or gear icon.

App icon for "Settings" featuring a white gear symbol on a dark gray background, with the word "Settings" beneath it.
 

  1. Tap on Connections

Smartphone settings menu featuring "Connections" at the top, highlighted in red, with options for "Connected devices," "Galaxy AI," "Modes and Routines," "Sounds and vibration," and "Notifications" below.
 

  1. Tap on Wi-Fi.

    Settings menu on a smartphone showing Wi-Fi options with "UWyo" connected and other toggles for Wi-Fi Calling, Bluetooth, NFC, and Ultra-wideband.
     
  2. Tap on the Settings next to the network you are trying to forget

    Wi-Fi settings interface on a mobile device showing the current network "UWyo" and a list of available networks including "eduroam," "UWresnet-iot," and "UWyo Guest."
     
  3. Tap on Forget at the bottom

    Wi-Fi settings screen showing connected network "UWyo" with security type, identity, password fields, auto reconnect toggle, and a "Forget" button.

 

 

 

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