If you’re reading this then there is a problem – your Sony Xperia XZ3 won’t connect to WiFi. If that is the case with your phone then you’re in the right place. When your phone refuses to connect to any WiFi network then there are bound to be problems. Especially if you need the WiFi connection to work or do something urgently. Hopefully, by the end of this article, the WiFi connection issue would be a thing of the past.
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How To Fix Sony Xperia XZ3 won’t connect to WiFi Problem
We will be giving your tips and tricks that should fix the problem which has been reported to fix the same problem for other people. Both people using the Sony Xperia XZ3 and other Android devices.
Turn Off/On The Wifi
Sometimes, turning off and turning back on the WiFi connection might be the solution to fix the issue. I understand how annoying the solution might sound if you’ve tried this numerous times without results. Nevertheless, it is still the first things to try out in order to the fix the problem. You can do this by Swiping down the notification panel and tapping on the WiFi icon to disconnect from the WiFi network and turn of WiFi. Wait a little bit and turn the WiFi back on using the same method. It should connect automatically to the WiFi network. If it doesn’t connect and the problem still persists, try the next option.
Forget The WiFi Network and Re-Connect
Your second option is to forget the WiFi network and reconnect by searching for the WiFi network all over again and providing the password to reconnect. This should create a fresh and new Connection and hopefully fix the issue. To do this, follow the steps below.
– Navigate to the Settings Menu by Tapping on the Settings App.
– Click on Network Connections and Tap on WiFi.
– If the WiFi is turned off, turn it on and select the WiFi network you would like to forget and Click on Forget.
– After doing that, restart your phone search for the available WiFi networks and Choose that same WiFi network you forgot. You’ll be asked to re-enter the password. Do that and Connect.
If after doing all that and you’re Sony Xperia XZ3 won’t connect to WiFi then there is only one more thing left to do.
Factory Reset Your Phone
If you’ve tried the two above options and your phone is still unable to connect to the WiFi network then chances are, you’ve Tampered with the settings on your device. Figuring out the particular setting and editing it accordingly in order to get the WiFi working might be a Herculean task which is why it is easier to just perform a factory reset. Factory Reset wipes all your settings and restores them back to default. If also wipes all your data so make sure you backup your important data before performing the process.
Tip – After performing the factory reset on your device, make sure to try to connect to the WiFi network first before installing any app again. If it Connects now and later refuses to connect after you’re done Installing your apps back, then an app you Installed is the cause. Possibly a data monitor or WiFi/data management app.
Wrapping Up
While trying the above steps to fix the Sony Xperia XZ3 won’t connect to WiFi, make sure your router or the WiFi network you’re trying to connect to is up and running well. If none of the steps above work for you then you should look into your router or WiFi network source as the problem might be from that end.
