Forget a Network on Android
This wikiHow teaches you how to stop your Android from automatically connecting to a Wi-Fi network in your device's Connections list.
10 Second Summary
1. Open your device's Settings.
2. Tap Wi-Fi under Wireless & Networks.
3. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to On.
4. Tap and hold on a network.
5. Tap Forget network.
Steps
- Open your Android's Settings app. The Settings icon looks like a gray gear or wrench icon on most Android devices.
- Find the Wireless & Networks heading. This section will be at the top of your Settings menu.
- Depending on your device model and current software, you might have to tap a Connections tab at the top of your screen.
- Tap Wi-Fi under Wireless & Networks.
- Slide the Wi-Fi switch to On position. It's located in the upper-right corner of your screen. You will now see a list of all available Wi-Fi networks around you.
- Tap and hold on the network you want to forget. It will open a pop-up window with network options.
- Depending on your device and software, you might need to tap on the network instead of tapping and holding.
- Tap Forget network or Forget in the pop-up. 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 might have to enter a security password.
Warnings
- Make sure that your device's Wi-Fi connection is On. Otherwise, you will not be able to see the list of available networks around you.