A network reset is a troubleshooting option when experiencing a poor internet or Bluetooth connection. It wipes every manual change you’ve made, saved Wi-Fi networks, and paired Bluetooth devices for a fresh start. Your data remains unaffected, including photos, messages, contacts, and others.
Performing the procedure is generally easy, although there are slight variations on different Android phones. Each brand has a custom operating system that looks and works slightly different from the original version Google provided. This guide focuses on resetting the network for Samsung Galaxy mobile devices.
How to reset the network settings on your Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet
The device we used for this guide is the Samsung Galaxy A23 smartphone running Android 14 with the One UI 6.1 skin. But that shouldn't affect how you copy the steps on your phone, as they're similar. Let's begin:
1. Open the settings menu on your device. Then go to General Management> Reset.
2. Select Reset mobile network settings. Then, Reset settings and confirm the action.
What happens when you reset your mobile network settings?
When you reset your phone's network settings, you'll lose access to every VPN configuration you've made or WiFi network you've connected to. The procedure forces your phone to forget the connected networks and paired devices. You'll need to re-enter their passwords to regain the connection. Also, you'll need to pair with your party speakers and other Bluetooth devices again.
Your mobile data settings will also return to their default state, including Access Point Name (APN) settings, data roaming preferences, and your preferred network type. Everything else on the device remains the same.
You should reset your device's network settings when experiencing frequent disconnections, slow or poor signal strength, and other issues. It's possible that the settings became outdated because of a network update. Bugs in the device's OS may also cause network malfunctions.
Refresh your device's settings for better connections
Once you complete the above network reset solution, your device should restore the settings to the default state and fix any problems. Depending on the device model, you may need to do a restart. Although it's not compulsory, it's recommended so that the reset can come into full effect. Choosing not to do it may keep residual settings or conflicts from before the reset in the system's memory.
After restarting your device, you can pair or reconnect with the disconnected WiFi networks or Bluetooth devices. If the network reset doesn't solve your problem, other solutions exist. An OS update should apply a system-wide fix and erase any bugs or glitches responsible. Check your device's settings for any available updates. Also, you could try walking around with your phone or repositioning your WiFi router. Sometimes, the culprit can be heavy furniture blocking the signal.
If none, consider resetting all the phone settings as a last resort. Everything, including the network settings, display and brightness, sound and vibration settings, and privacy settings, will return to their original state.
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