2017 is still going on and it’s a great year for smartphone lovers. Actually, there were a record number of smartphones that were introduced till date in this year and a few devices even come with features no one expected. The recently introduced device of Samsung i.e. Galaxy Note 8 was a perfect example. It is a powerful device which Samsung has equipped with 6GB RAM and dual rear cameras. As the phone is best in performance and comes with a number of features, many people are reporting problems in Galaxy Note 8. The common one is no proper functioning of Wi-Fi. In this post, we will guide you on how to fix Wi-Fi issues on Galaxy Note 8.
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As already mentioned Galaxy Note 8 is an amazing smartphone but just like other devices it also has some common problems associated with it. Just after its launch, many people reported that Wi-Fi is not working properly. To fix Wi-Fi issues that are pretty common in Galaxy Note 8, follow this guide.
Steps to fix Wi-Fi issues on Galaxy Note 8
Here are the solution to fix wifi problems on Galaxy Note 8.
Solving basic Wi-Fi issues
Before you proceed with anything, simply restart the phone and see if it works. If not, Reboot your router and check if the problem is gone. In case both methods fail, proceed further.
- Make sure your Wi-Fi connection is working. Take another device and connect it on your Wi-Fi network. See if it works properly on it. In case you find everything alright, obviously the problem is with your router or connection.
- Ensure the signal strength is enough at the place you are trying to connect your Galaxy Note 8 with your Wi-Fi connection.
- Always remember if you have recently changed the Wi-Fi password.
Other options
Forget your connection
This is considered as one of the methods that often work for solving Wi-Fi issues on Galaxy Note 8. You simply need to forget the connection and try connecting the device again. For this simply follow the below instructions.
- Open Settings menu and click Wi-Fi.
- Touch and hold for a while your network connection. Soon you will see an option saying “Forget Network Connection” will appear. Click on it to proceed.
- Now try connecting with the same network by entering your password.
Smart Wi-Fi Switch
Another possible reason for your Samsung Galaxy Note 8 facing this problem is because you might have switched to smart Wi-Fi Switch. When this option is enabled, device often prefer better alternatives than the network you are trying to connect. To fix Wi-Fi issues in such a case, simply disable this option. Following are the instructions to disable this feature.
- Turn your Galaxy Note 8 data on
- After this go to Settings and click Wi-Fi
- You will see an option “Advanced”. Click on it and disable the smart switch option simply.
Make sure your Wi-Fi is always on
Latest Android versions are equipped with some unique features such as battery saving. For this, they simply turn off Wi-Fi option automatically on the device when it is not in use for a long time. Thus to fix Wi-Fi issues on your Galaxy Note 8 keep the settings on “Always-ON” mode. The instructions for this are given below.
- Open Settings and tap Wi-Fi
- At the top right corner, you will see an option “More”
- Click on it and then click “Advanced”
- From the pop-up menu, select “Always”
Make sure your router is in working condition
Well, many times the reason for Wi-Fi issues on Galaxy Note 8 and other devices is a faulty router or incompatible settings. To fix Wi-Fi issues, simply switch to 2.4GHZ on your router’s settings.
The last step is to check whether your device is fully updated. In case it’s not, install the updates immediately and see if Wi-Fi issues are gone on your Galaxy Note 8.
These are some of the best available methods and there are certain chances that they work on your device. If not, you must visit an authorized Samsung service center around you.