NOTE: Resetting network settings only affects your phone's connections, like Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth. You won't lose any app data with either of these options.
When should you reset network settings on Android and iPhone?
Reset network settings on your phone when you frequently run into the following issues. Here are some examples:
- Wi-Fi doesn't work or the Wi-Fi network name doesn't show on your phone.
- Bluetooth disconnects automatically or not working.
- Your phone doesn't receive or make calls.
- Frequent call drops.
- VPN doesn't work as expected.
- No signal error on your phone.
How to reset the network settings on your iPhone or iPad
Follow the steps below to reset network settings on an iPhone.
- Open Settings on iPhone.
- Scroll to General.
- Select Transfer or Reset iPhone.
- Tap Reset.
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Select Reset Network Settings and enter your device password to confirm the decision.
These steps work on iPhones and iPads running iOS and iPadOS 11 and later. If you use an older version of iOS, type network in the Settings search bar to find it.
How to reset network settings on your Android phone or tablet
Most Android phone manufacturers use the stock Settings app. Here are the steps to reset network settings on your Android phone.
- Swipe up from the homescreen and open the app drawer.
- Tap the Settings app (the one with a gear icon).
- Scroll down and tap to System.
- Select Reset options.
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Select Reset Wi-Fi, mobile, & Bluetooth and tap Reset settings from the following menu
How to reset the network settings on a Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet
- Samsung's One UI has a different Settings menu compared to stock Android. The steps to reset network settings differ on a Samsung Galaxy phone.
- Swipe up from the One UI homescreen to open the app drawer.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap General management.
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Select Reset.
- Select Reset network settings and tap the Reset settings button from the following menu.
If you can't find the Reset networks settings option on your Android phone, open your phone's Settings menu and type network in the omnibox.
Reset all settings vs. reset network settings
You'll find the Reset app preferences (reset all settings on iPhone) and Reset network settings options under the Reset menu on your phone. Let's clear the air between the two. When you reset all settings, the system resets all preferences for disabled apps, app notifications, default applications for actions, background data restrictions for apps, and permission restrictions. When you face notification delay, mobile data not working in specific apps, and other system misbehaves, you can reset all settings and start again.