Forget a Network on Android

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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

  1. Open your Android's Settings app. The Settings icon looks like a gray gear or wrench icon on most Android devices.
  2. 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.
  3. Tap Wi-Fi under Wireless & Networks.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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