Turn on WiFi on Android

This article teaches you how to enable Wi-Fi on your Android phone or tablet.

Steps

Using the Notifications Tray

  1. Pull down the notifications tray from the top of the screen. This is the bar that usually contains a clock and icons that inform you of new messages. If you have notifications, you will see them on this pull-down tray.
  2. Locate the or Wi-Fi icon. If you don’t see it at the top of the notifications area, pull down again from the top of the screen until it appears.
    • If the icon is gray or white, Wi-Fi is not enabled. If it’s a different color (such as blue or green) or otherwise illuminated, Wi-Fi is already enabled.
  3. Tap or Wi-Fi. The button turn a different color (or illuminate), indicating that Wi-Fi is now enabled.
  4. Select a network. If you see a list of networks, tap the one you want to connect you. Then, if prompted, enter the network’s password.
    • If you don’t see a list of networks, you may have to tap and hold the or “Wi-Fi” button to make it appear.
    • You should only have to enter a network’s Wi-Fi password the first time you connect.

Using the Settings App

  1. Open your app drawer. This is the list of apps on your Android phone or tablet. You can usually open it by tapping the icon with 6 to 9 dots at the bottom of the home screen.
  2. Tap or Settings. You may have to scroll down to find it.
  3. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On (blue) position. When the switch turns blue, Wi-Fi is ready to use.
  4. Tap Wi-Fi or to view available networks.
  5. Tap the network you want to join. Then, if prompted, enter the network’s password to access the wireless network.
    • You should only have to enter a network’s Wi-Fi password the first time you connect.
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