How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network on Your Android: Step-by-Step Guide

PDF download Download Article
Learn how to remove a Wi-Fi network from your Android phone or tablet
PDF download Download Article

This wikiHow article teaches you how to stop your Android from automatically connecting to a Wi-Fi or Internet network in your device's connections list.

Quick Steps

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Connections or Network & Internet .
  3. Tap Wi-Fi or Internet .
  4. Navigate to the Settings menu of the network you want to forget.
  5. Tap Forget .

Steps

PDF download Download Article
  1. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/5\/5d\/Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/5\/5d\/Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    The Settings icon looks like a gray gear or wrench icon on most Android devices.
  2. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/48\/Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-2-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-2-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/48\/Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-2-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-2-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    The name of this menu item will vary between Android models. On a Google Pixel, you should look for Network & internet and on a Samsung, look for Connections . [1] [2]
    Advertisement
  3. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/c\/c9\/Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-3-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-3-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c9\/Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-3-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-3-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    The name of this menu item will vary between Android models. On a Google Pixel, you should look for Internet and on a Samsung, look for Wi-Fi .
    • If your Wi-Fi isn't on, you may need to enable it before adjusting network settings.
  4. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/4f\/Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-4-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-4-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/4f\/Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-4-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-4-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    On Google Pixel, you will need to press and hold. On a Samsung, tap on the network.
  5. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/1\/14\/Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-5-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-5-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/1\/14\/Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-5-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-5-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    After you select the network you want to forget, you must select the cogwheel button to open the network settings.
  6. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/4\/4f\/Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-6-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-6-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/4\/4f\/Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-6-Version-2.jpg\/v4-728px-Forget-a-Network-on-Android-Step-6-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"<div class=\"mw-parser-output\"><p>License: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external text\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fair_use\">Fair Use<\/a> (screenshot)<br>\n<\/p><\/div>"}
    Your device will disconnect from this network and stop connecting to it automatically.
    • If you want to connect to the same Wi-Fi network again in the future, you will have to re-enter the password, as your phone won't have the information stored anymore.
    7. Advertisement

Community Q&A

Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    I seem to have accidentally added the Tim Horton's chain WIFI to my "forget" list. It doesn't even show as an available network anymore. How do I get it back?
    Ahmed Fawser
    Community Answer
    If it isn't showing in the available networks lists, that network isn't available anymore or you are not in the range.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 3 Helpful 1
  • Question
    My network is showing not in range, then how can I connect?
    Ahmed Fawser
    Community Answer
    Try restarting your phone or contact your network provider. Probably, it is a bug on your network. Try restarting your Wi-Fi too.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 1 Helpful 0
  • Question
    If I long press to delete I only get the address with option to cancel or connect, no 'forget' box. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3.t
    Gustavo Pichardo
    Community Answer
    Some devices only require you to tap the WiFi. The forget button then would be located where it would say connect.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 5 Helpful 1
See more answers
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Tips

      • If you forget a network but your phone keeps connecting to it automatically, you can try forgetting it again using these steps.
        Thanks
        Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
      • As a last resort, reset your network settings completely erases any previously made connections, so your Android stops connecting to any networks. You'll have to sign into any networks again if you want to use them.
        Thanks
        Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Name
      Please provide your name and last initial
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!
      Advertisement

      You Might Also Like

      How to
      Add Widgets on Android
      How to
      Add an App Back to Home Screen: Tips for Finding Apps
      4 Simple Ways to Turn Off Safe Mode on Any Android
      How to
      Find Your Phone Number on Android
      3 Ways to Unlock an Android Tablet
      How to
      Connect Android Phone to Computer
      How to
      Copy an Entire Text Conversation on Android
      How to
      Change Number of Rings on Android
      6 Ways to Fix "Insufficient Storage Available" on an Android
      The Ultimate Guide to Hiding Caller ID on Android
      A Guide to Copying and Pasting with the Android Clipboard
      2 Ways to See If Someone Read Your Text Messages on Android
      Advertisement

      References

      1. ↑ https://support.google.com/android/answer/9075847
      2. ↑ https://www.samsung.com/sg/support/mobile-devices/how-to-forget-a-network-on-samsung-mobile-device/

      About This Article

      In other languages
      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 55,813 times.

      Is this article up to date?

      Advertisement