• You can connect to Wi-Fi on an Android device through the “Connections” (or “Network & Internet”) menu, which is in your Settings app.
  • If you’re trying to connect to a Wi-Fi network that’s locked, you’ll need to have its password. Some networks may also require you to log in via your internet browser.
  • Once your Android phone or tablet has been connected to a Wi-Fi network, it’ll automatically reconnect to that network whenever it’s in range.
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If you have a cap on how much mobile data you can use, you should know how to connect your Android phone to a Wi-Fi network. Using Wi-Fi won’t cost you anything, won’t count towards your data cap, and will often give you faster internet speeds.

Connecting your Android phone or tablet to Wi-Fi is a quick and easy process. And once your Android knows a network, it will store that network’s password and automatically reconnect whenever you’re in range.

Here’s how to connect.

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How to connect to Wi-Fi on an Android device

1. Open your Android’s Settings app by swiping up from the bottom of the screen and selecting it.

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Foto: On most Android devices, you can find the Settings app by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.sourceSteven John/Business Insider

2. Tap the word "Connections."

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3. In the new menu, tap "Wi-Fi" and then look under the "Available Networks" heading.

4. Select the Wi-Fi network that you want by tapping it. If it's locked, enter its password, and then tap "Connect."

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Foto: Wi-Fi networks that are password protected will display a lock icon.sourceSteven John/Business Insider

If you're trying to connect to the Wi-Fi at certain public locations - this includes sports arenas, airports, libraries, and more - you may need to also agree to the network's terms and conditions. You can usually do this by opening your internet browser and trying to load a new page, where you'll be automatically redirected to the Wi-Fi network's login page.

To disconnect from a Wi-Fi network, tap the name of the network you're currently connected to from the screen depicted above and tap "Forget."

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