Connect to a Wi-Fi network

Important: Some of these steps only work if your Fairphone has Android 13 or above. Learn how to Check and update your software version.

Wi-Fi allows your Fairphone to connect to wireless networks. When connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can access the internet to download apps, stream music or video, and more.

 


Turn Wi-Fi on or off

To turn Wi-Fi on or off using the Settings app, follow these steps:

  1. On your Fairphone, go to Settings → Network & internet → Internet.
  2. Tap Wi-Fi to turn on or off.

To turn Wi-Fi on or off using Quick Settings, follow these steps:

  1. On your Fairphone, swipe down from the top of the screen.
  2. Tap Internet and then tap Wi-Fi to turn on or off.

Tip: Tap and hold Internet from your Quick Settings to quickly access more Wi-Fi options.

 


Connect to a Wi-Fi network

To connect to Wi-Fi, follow these steps:

  1. On your Fairphone, go to Settings → Network & internet → Internet.
    • If Wi-Fi is already turned on, you'll see a list of available networks.
    • If Wi-Fi is turned off, tap to turn on.
  2. Tap the name of the network want to use.
    • If needed, enter the password and tap Connect.
  3. Once connected, you'll see Connected under the network name.

Your Fairphone will automatically connect to saved Wi-Fi networks when in range. To turn this on or off, follow these steps:

  1. On your Fairphone, go to Settings → Network & internet → Internet.
  2. Tap the name of the network you want to change settings for.
  3. Tap Auto-connect to turn on or off.

 


Remove a Wi-Fi network

To remove a Wi-Fi network, follow these steps:

  1. On your Fairphone, go to Settings → Network & internet → Internet.
  2. Tap the name of the network you want to remove.
  3. Tap Forget.

 


Trouble connecting to a Wi-Fi network?

If your Wi-Fi connection isn't working, you can often fix it in just a few simple steps. Find out how: Troubleshoot a Wi-Fi Connection.

 

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