How to Reset Network Settings on iPhone and Android

3 min read · iPhone · Android

A network reset clears all saved WiFi passwords, Bluetooth pairings, VPN configs, and cellular settings and resets them to factory defaults. It's one of the most effective fixes for persistent WiFi, Bluetooth, and mobile data problems. Your photos, apps, and personal data are not affected.

Reset Network Settings on iPhone

Open Settings and tap General

Tap the Settings app, then scroll down and tap General.

Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone

Scroll to the very bottom of the General menu and tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.

Tap Reset

Tap Reset. A menu of reset options appears. Do not tap "Erase All Content and Settings" — that wipes your entire phone.

Tap Reset Network Settings

Tap Reset Network Settings from the list. You'll be asked to enter your iPhone passcode to confirm.

Confirm and wait for the restart

Tap Reset Network Settings again in the confirmation prompt. Your iPhone will restart automatically. The whole process takes about 30 seconds.

Reconnect to your WiFi network

After the restart, go to Settings → WiFi, find your network, and enter the password to reconnect. You'll need to re-pair any Bluetooth devices as well.

What gets erased: All saved WiFi passwords and networks, Bluetooth device pairings, VPN settings, and APN (cellular) settings. Your photos, contacts, apps, and all other data remain completely untouched.

Reset Network Settings on Android

Open Settings and go to General Management

Open Settings. On Samsung phones, tap General Management. On most other Android phones, tap System.

Tap Reset

Tap Reset (on Samsung) or Reset Options (on Pixel and most other Android devices).

Tap Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile & Bluetooth

Tap Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile & Bluetooth (the exact wording varies slightly by manufacturer). On some phones this is called Reset Network Settings.

Tap Reset Settings and confirm

Tap Reset Settings at the bottom of the screen. Enter your PIN or password if prompted, then confirm. Your phone will apply the reset — it may or may not restart depending on your device.

Reconnect to WiFi and re-pair Bluetooth devices

Open Settings → Network & Internet → WiFi, find your network, and type in your password. Then re-pair any Bluetooth headphones, speakers, or accessories you use.

When should you reset network settings?

A network reset is the right move when you're experiencing:

WiFi that connects but has no internet, or keeps dropping
Bluetooth devices that won't pair or keep disconnecting
Mobile data that's slow or stops working even with full signal
Calls dropping or poor cellular reception after a software update
VPN settings causing issues after a trip

It won't fix hardware problems or a faulty SIM card, but it resolves most software-level network issues quickly.

Before you reset: Note down your WiFi network name and password first, since you'll need to re-enter it afterwards. Check the back of your router or in your provider's app if you don't know it.

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