Does your Wi-Fi disconnect frequently? Or is your Bluetooth not working anymore? Whatever the problem is, resetting network settings can solve these and several other network connection issues.
However, this action resets the configuration of several services to the default settings on your mobile device. This includes your cellular settings, Wi-Fi SSID and password, Bluetooth paired devices, etc.
So without further ado, let’s get right into the article and learn what reset network settings does and how you may do it on your mobile phone.
When Should You Reset Network Settings?
You should consider resetting network settings to solve problems in the following situations.
What Does the Reset Network Settings Do on iPhone and Android
When you reset the network settings on either iPhone or Android, several settings are removed or deleted from your system. you may learn more about them in detail below:
In the case of your cellular settings, your preferred mobile network type(2G,3G, LTE,4G) will switch automatically to default. Likewise, it sets the network selection mode to automatic. And, it turns off data roaming and clears the data usage statistics.
The Wi-Fi network you previously connected to (SSID) is removed. Moreover, its password gets deleted. Hence, it would be convenient for you if you save the password beforehand on a note.
Similarly, the Bluetooth devices already paired to your device are removed from your paired devices list. Furthermore, your Bluetooth preferences like theVisibility timeoutand yourBluetooth display name,which would appear on other devices, get reset to default settings.
It affects your VPN settings, like recently used server names and login passwords. Also, it turns off the VPN and forgets all the VPN networks.
What Are the Alternative Ways to Solve Your Network Issues?
You may have decided to reset your network settings because of a Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or othernetwork connection issue. However, you may try out some preliminary fixes before jumping directly to the reset process.
If you have a problem connecting to your wireless network, your issue could get solved simply by restarting the router. Likewise, you may try restarting your phone. In addition to it, you can reconnect to the network by turning the Wi-Fi off and then turning it on with theAirplane mode.
Furthermore, you should be able to solve mobile data connectivity issues by resetting the APN (Access Point Names) settings alone.
