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Resetting the network settings restores default connection data for Wi-Fi®, mobile data, and Bluetooth® and may resolve intermittent issues related to these settings.
Valid for
- Android™ 9.0 or Higher
Benefits of resetting the network settings
- Allows background data sync
- Clears mobile data limits
- Deletes all Wi-Fi® SSIDs
- Disconnects all tethered interfaces
- Forgets paired devices
- Removes all app data restrictions
- Sets the network selection mode to automatic
- Sets preferred mobile network type to the best available
- Turns off Airplane mode
- Turns off Bluetooth®
- Turns off data roaming
- Turns off mobile hotspot
- Disables VPN
- Turns on mobile data
- Turns on Wi-Fi®
Steps to reset the network settings
- Find and tap Settings → System → Advanced → Reset options → Reset network settings.
- Tap RESET SETTINGS.
Note:
- From Android 14 onwards, Reset Mobile network Settings and Reset Bluetooth & Wi-Fi have been separated, allowing them to be reset independently.
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