Reset Network Settings on Android to Fix Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Cellular Issues

If Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or cellular service keeps failing on an Android phone, a network settings reset can clear the affected saved connection settings and let you set them up again. On many current Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and mobile network resets are separate choices, so select only the category tied to the problem.

A network reset is not a factory reset: it does not erase your photos, apps, or personal files. The exact settings affected depend on the phone maker, Android version, and the reset option shown on your screen.

What a network reset changes

Read the confirmation screen before you proceed. On current Pixel and Galaxy guidance, resetting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth removes saved Wi-Fi connections and Bluetooth pairings. You will need to enter Wi-Fi passwords again and reconnect headphones, watches, cars, or other accessories.

A mobile network reset restores cellular network settings. Depending on the phone and carrier, you may need to review mobile data, preferred network, or access point settings afterward. If your carrier’s APN settings do not return automatically, ask the carrier for the correct values instead of guessing.

These resets do not add data to your plan, fix a carrier outage, or improve signal where coverage is weak. On Pixel, deleting an eSIM is a separate action from resetting mobile network settings; do not choose an “Erase eSIM” option unless you intend to remove that plan and know how to reactivate it.

Before you reset

• Try the quick fixes first. Restart the phone. For a mobile connection problem, turn Airplane mode on for about 10 seconds, then turn it off. Google recommends these checks before further mobile troubleshooting.
• For one Wi-Fi network, forget only that network first. Reconnect by entering its password. This avoids removing every saved Wi-Fi network when one router is the only problem.
• Make sure you can reconnect. Find your Wi-Fi password and note which Bluetooth devices you will need to pair again. If a mobile network reset is involved, keep your carrier account or support details handy.

Google’s Android connection troubleshooting guide covers restart, Airplane mode, and basic Wi-Fi checks.

Reset network settings on Pixel and many Android phones

On Pixel phones, Google currently places the network reset options under Settings > System > Reset options. Other Android makers may use different menu names. If you cannot find the route, open Settings and search for reset; review the results carefully and avoid options such as “Erase all data” or “Factory reset.”

1. Open Settings, then tap System and Reset options.
2. For Wi-Fi or Bluetooth trouble, choose Reset Bluetooth & Wi-Fi. For cellular data, calls, or mobile signal trouble, choose Reset mobile network settings.
3. Review the warning. Tap Reset settings and confirm if prompted. Enter your PIN, pattern, or password if requested.

Google’s Pixel Wi-Fi instructions and Pixel mobile connectivity guide document these separate reset paths. If your device offers one combined “Reset network settings” option instead, check its on-screen list of effects before confirming.

Reset network settings on Samsung Galaxy

Many recent Galaxy phones also separate mobile settings from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The labels can differ by model or software version, so choose the option that matches your issue.

1. Open Settings and tap General management.
2. Tap Reset, then select Reset Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings for those connections, or Reset mobile network settings for cellular issues.
3. Review the details and tap Reset settings. Confirm with Reset if the phone asks again; it may request your screen lock.

Samsung says these network resets do not erase apps or personal data. Its Galaxy reset instructions show the current menu options. Some older devices may still show a single Reset network settings entry.

Reconnect and test your phone

After a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth reset, connect to your Wi-Fi network and pair each accessory again. Test the connection near the router, then check whether another device can use that network. If only one Wi-Fi network fails, restart its router or contact its owner or internet provider.

After a mobile network reset, turn Wi-Fi off and check for cellular signal, mobile data, and a test call. If service still fails, check for a carrier outage, account or plan restriction, SIM issue, or weak coverage. Contact your carrier if the phone asks for APN details or cannot register on the network. A reset cannot restore a data allowance after you have reached your plan’s limit.

Common questions

Will resetting network settings delete my photos or apps?

No. A network reset targets connection settings. It is different from a factory reset, which erases personal data. Confirm that the menu title says network, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, or mobile network before proceeding.

Should I reset all network settings for a Wi-Fi problem?

Not right away. First forget and rejoin the affected Wi-Fi network, toggle Wi-Fi, and restart the phone and router. Use the broader reset if the narrower steps fail or several network connections are malfunctioning.