Nowadays, a Wi-Fi connection is very important and reliable for all people, because you need to pay more money for mobile data.
However, we need to fix the issues on Samsung S23 phones quickly, because no one wants to use mobile data for a whole day.
Don’t worry! You are not the only one, there are many other users who are having the same problems.
Many users reported the issue on Samsung Community that
Anyway, if you are also experiencing such problems, here is the guide on how to fix Wi-Fi issues on Samsung S23 Ultra, S23 (Plus).
There could be numerous causes for WiFi not connecting to Samsung S23 Ultra, S23 Plus such as outdated software versions or a software glitch.
No matter what the cause is, we only have to focus on fixing it. So, let’s check out the solutions.
Let’s start with the quick fixes.
Quick Fixes: Why Is My Wi-Fi Not Working With My Samsung S23 Plus, S23, S23 Ultra
- Enable & Disable Airplane/Flight Mode – Enabling and disabling Airplane mode can refresh the connections, in resultant it may fix the problem of not working.
- Force Restart Galaxy S23 Phone – This is the best workaround to solve any bugs and glitches caused by software. To do so, keep pressing the Volume Up & Power buttons until you see the Samsung Logo. Once it appears, then release the buttons.
- Restart Router – To restart it, you need to unplug it from the power source, then plug it in again.
- Turn Off Bluetooth – Try disabling Bluetooth, because it can conflict with Wi-Fi connection. So, whenever you are connected to the network, then try to keep the Bluetooth turned off.
- Disable VPN – If the problems are happening only with some particular apps or programs, then it may be the VPN is not supported on that app or program. So, try to turn off it and check again.
- Use Phone MAC – This solution is provided by a user thread on Reddit, which says using Phone MAC can resolve the issue. To do so, choose your wifi connection and set static IP address and switch to Phone MAC.
- Use Private DNS – If your Wi-Fi network keeps disconnecting from your phone, then try using Private DNS, it can resolve the problem.
- Use Secure Wi-Fi – Some users report that using Secure Wi-fi mode resolves the problem. So, give it a try and check if you see any changes or not.
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How To Fix Wi-Fi Not Working On Samsung S23 Ultra, S23 Plus, S23
1. Check If Wi-Fi Working On Other Phones
The very first thing you should check is whether the phone causing the problem or the Wi-Fi itself.
To check it, try connecting another phone to the same network and check if it’s working normally or not, if not, then you should contact your service provider.
If the problem is in the phone itself, then simply head to the other solutions.
2. Check For Software Update
Well, an outdated software version can cause several issues and maybe Wi-Fi not working is caused by a software glitch.
So, updating the OS can fix the bugs and glitches. Follow the mentioned steps to do so.
- Navigate to Settings and tap on Software update.
- Now, select Check for updates, then tap on Download and install.
Once it’s done, then check if it’s working fine or not.
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3. Forget And Reconnect To Wi-Fi
If the saved Wi-Fi networks not working properly, then you should reconnect to them. First, you have to forget that network manually and connect it again.
But, keep in your mind after forgetting the saved network, it will ask for the password for it. So, if you know the password, then you can try this workaround.
These are the steps to follow.
- Open Settings and hit Connections.
- Now, tap on Wi-Fi, then hit the Settings icon that is present beside it.
- At last, select Forget option, then try connecting again.
4. Turn Off “Switch to mobile data” Feature
By default, the Samsung S23 phone comes with this feature enabled. The major work of this feature is to switch to mobile data when it detects Wi-Fi connections going unstable.
If you find that it starts malfunctioning, then you can turn off it. Follow the mentioned steps to do so.
- Head to Settings and tap on Connections.
- Then, select Wi-Fi, then hit the 3 dots.
- After that, choose Advanced, then disable the “Switch to mobile data” toggle.
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5. Reset All Settings
If the issue still exists, then you can try to perform a Reset all settings workaround.
When you reset all settings, then it will bring the default settings back, don’t worry it will not delete your existing phone data.
Follow the below-mentioned steps.
- Navigate to Settings > General management.
- After that, tap on Reset, then select Reset all settings.
- Read the warning and lastly tap on Reset.
6. Try Safe Mode
If any 3rd party apps are interfering with Wi-Fi, then you can check it by entering into Safe Mode. In this mode, all of the third-party apps get disabled as this mode does not allow them to work.
As it defines, none of the 3rd party apps are allowed to work, then finding the culprit is an easy task.
Here, you will find the complete steps on how to enter and exit safe mode.
Once, you boot your device in safe mode, then check if any 3rd party apps are interrupting or not, if yes, then uninstall the recently installed apps.
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7. Reset Network Settings
You can also try to reset the network settings, it will reset all network settings like mobile data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
So, when you perform this workaround, then all the saved Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth will get deleted.
Hence, you need to connect again. These are the steps to follow.
- Go to Settings > General management.
- Now, tap on Reset and select Reset network settings.
- After that, tap on Reset settings, then enter your phone password, if prompted.
- Lastly, tap on Reset.
8. Disable Google Location Accuracy
Well, if you are connecting to an outside Wi-Fi and it’s not working properly, then you can try to turn off Google Location Accuracy.
These are the steps to follow.
- Navigate to Settings > Location.
- After that, tap on Location services, then select Google location accuracy.
- At last, turn off the Improve location accuracy.
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9. Check If You Are Connecting To Same Band
Well, both your phone and WiFi need to be on the same band to share a consistent experience.
Check your router if it’s supported the same band as your phone in order to connect to whichever band you want.
10. Perform Factory Data Reset
When nothing seems to work then it’s always the factory reset workaround that helps the users to easily solve the problems.
So, if none of the methods help you, then you can try to perform either Factory Data Reset or Hard Reset on Samsung S23 Ultra or S23(Plus).
Note: These workarounds will erase all your essential data that are stored on the phone.
Thus, backup your Samsung Galaxy S23 phone data before performing it, so you can restore the data later.
These are the steps to perform factory reset through settings:
- Go to Settings > General management > Reset.
- Now, tap on Factory data reset, then hit Reset.
- Lastly, hit Delete all, then enter your phone password and hit Confirm, if prompted.
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11. Contact Your Service Provider
If nothing seems to work, then it’s time to contact the internet service provider, because there are chances that your Wi-Fi causes hardware damage that’s why it’s not working.
Ask them to properly check your router or the cables.
12. Contact Samsung Support
If your problem isn’t in the router and it’s Galaxy S23 causing the problem, then you can try contacting Samsung support team and report the issue to them.
You can also report the problem on the Samsung Member app. To do so, keep pressing on the Samsung member app icon and tap on Error reports.
After that, hit the OK button on the agreement popup to send your system log data, then choose the symptom category.
Lastly, describe the issue and hit SEND option.
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Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]
Answer. Well, Samsung doesn’t assume this problem is an issue, but it seems like the S23 series having issues with Wi-Fi6. So, try setting your router to disable AX and see if it works.
Wrap Up
Here is the end of the guide, in this guide you have learned about how to fix Wi-Fi issues on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or S23 (Plus).
So, whenever you are having Wi-Fi issues, then just read and follow the solutions mentioned in this article.
I hope this will help you to fix the problems, if it does, then you can share it with others.
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Max Field is a founder of recoverandroid-data.com. He is an Android lover and loves to write tips, tricks, fixes for errors, data recovery solutions and more related to Android.
