
Overview: After going through several forums and community websites, I have found that there are Android phone users out there encountering this error message “Checking connection…This can take a while”. So, if you are also facing such an error on your Android, then go through this post and follow the solutions to fix checking connection this can take a while on Android, until you switch on your Phone normally.
So, let’s begin with real-users practical scenarios!
Practical Scenario 1: A User Samsung J2 Prime Phone Got Stuck In Checking Connection Screen
I did HARD FORMAT my Samsung J2 Version 5.4.0 prime and stucked in CHECKING CONNECTION for 1 and a half day. I’ve tried restarting it and turning it off but it didn’t worked. Tried the TALKBACK SETTINGS to use the PRIVACY POLICY (watched it from youtube) but it said “MY REQUEST IS DECLINED” it didn’t worked also. Is there’s another way to fix it? Please I badly need help.
Practical Scenario Taken From – Android Enthusiasts Stack Exchange
Practical Scenario 2: After Factory Reset Karbonn Android One Stuck At Checking Connection…This Can Take a While
I did factory reset to my Karbonn Android One (Sparkle V). Before resetting it was running Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 with July 2016 security updates. Now when I reboot the device, after language and SIM options, it asks me to select a WiFi. But it is stuck in “checking connection… this can take a while”, even when the same WiFi is working with other devices. The Select WiFi and Checking connection pages can’t be skipped as the Skip button is grayed out.
I have tried various options suggested in forums and nothing is working for me. I have tried with and without SIM cards and Micro SD card as well.
Practical Scenario Taken From – Google Support
So, those were two scenarios, but there are many other users out there experiencing the same problem.
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Alright! Let’s move to the solutions section!
Note: Below-mentioned solutions is applicable for all Android phones or tablets that are facing this issue such as Samsung, Xiaomi, Redmi, Micromax, Nexus, Motorola, Oppo, Realme, Vivo, Panasonic, OnePlus, Google Pixel, iQOO, Tecno, Nokia, Lava, itel, Infinix, Huawei, Poco, Honor, Asus or any other brand.
Solutions To Fix “Checking connection…This Can Take A While” On Android
Video Tutorial: Fix “Checking connection…This Can Take A While” On Android
Solution 1: Remove SIM Card And Skip The “Connect To A Network” Step
This is the very first step you must take to fix this issue. Simply remove the SIM card from your phone/tablet. Do not try to connect to any network connection, simply skip the “Connect to a Network” step. A prompt will ask you to select “Skip Anyway” option, simply select it and move ahead.
Moreover, skip everything until you get to the Home Screen. Once you get to the Home Screen, you can then insert the SIM card into the phone and then connect to Wi-Fi network and log in to your accounts.
Solution 2: Restart Your Phone
Most of the time, simply restarting the phone solves many problems.
So, simply restart your Android phone and see if fixes the issue.

Solution 3: Check Internet Connection
Restart your phone and see if it allows the connection this time. Make sure that you are connecting your device to a working Wifi network. Make sure your Wifi internet is working properly and also make sure that you are entering the correct Wifi password for your phone.
Solution 4: Wipe Data/Factory Reset The Phone In Recovery Mode

Wipe data/Factory Reset the Android phone in Recovery mode might work for some devices.
If there is any bug causing this issue, resetting the device will remove the bug. Hence, it is suggested that you must perform a Wipe Data/Factory Reset Android phone in Recovery mode.
Here find out – how to enter into recovery mode and reset the phone.
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Solution 5: Carry Your Device To The Respective Service Centre
If none of the above-mentioned solutions works for you and if you are not an expert and do not want to harm your phone, then it is high time to contact your phone service centre.
It will be good to carry your phone to the nearest phone service centre and hand the device to them, they will solve your problem. They might update the software of your device.
Wrap Up
So, those were simple but effective solutions that you can follow to fix “Checking Connection…This Can Take A While” on Android. I hope those solutions work for you.
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Max Field is a founder of Recover Android Data. He is an Android lover and loves to write tips, tricks, fixes for errors, data recovery solutions and more related to Android. Provide Gaming Tips, Tricks, Game Error/Issues Solutions (PC/Xbox/PlayStation/Mobile). He has 11+ years of experience in this field.