To reset network settings on a smartphone If you’re experiencing issues with Wi-Fi, cellular, or Bluetooth connectivity, resetting your network settings can often resolve these problems.

What Are the Steps to Reset Network Settings on My Smartphone? #

Here’s how to reset network settings on both Android and iPhone devices.

Step 1: Open the Settings App #

The first step is to access the settings on your smartphone.

• On Android:
  1. Open the Settings app, typically represented by a gear icon.
• On iPhone:
  1. Open the Settings app, which also appears as a gear icon.

Step 2: Navigate to System or General Settings #

You’ll need to find the section where network settings can be reset.

• On Android:
  1. Scroll down and tap on System (this may vary by manufacturer and could be named differently, such as “General Management”).
  2. Select Reset or Reset Options.
• On iPhone:
  1. Scroll down and tap on General.
  2. Scroll to the bottom and tap Reset or Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Step 3: Select Reset Network Settings #

Now, choose the option to reset your network settings.

• On Android:
  1. In the Reset menu, tap on Reset Network Settings.
  2. Confirm your selection and follow the prompts to reset.
• On iPhone:
  1. Tap Reset Network Settings.
  2. Enter your passcode if prompted, and confirm your selection to reset.

Step 4: Reboot Your Device #

After the network settings have been reset, your smartphone will reboot automatically or you may need to restart it manually.

• On Android: The device will reboot, or you can manually restart it by pressing the Power button and selecting Restart.
• On iPhone: The device will restart automatically once the reset is complete.

Step 5: Reconnect to Networks #

Once your smartphone has rebooted, you’ll need to reconnect to Wi-Fi networks and re-pair Bluetooth devices.

• On Android and iPhone:
  1. Open Settings > Wi-Fi and select your network.
  2. Enter your Wi-Fi password if required.
  3. Re-pair any Bluetooth devices by going to Settings > Bluetooth.