Quick Answer: How to Connect to Public Wifi on Android?
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To connect an Android phone to a wireless network:

  • Press the Home button, and then press the Apps button.
  • Under “Wireless and Networks”, make sure “Wi-Fi” is turned on, then press Wi-Fi.
  • You may have to wait a moment as your Android device detects wireless networks in range, and displays them in a list.

Can’t connect to public WiFi on Android?

If those steps don’t work, try restarting your connection to the network:

  1. Open your device’s Settings app .
  2. Tap Network & internet Wi-Fi.
  3. Touch and hold the network name.
  4. Turn Wi-Fi off and then on again.
  5. On the list, tap the network name.
  6. You’ll get a notification to sign in.

How do I connect my Samsung to public WiFi?

Turn on & connect

  • Open your device’s Settings app .
  • Tap Network & internet Wi-Fi.
  • Turn on Wi-Fi.
  • Tap a listed network. If it needs a password, you’ll see the Lock . After you connect: “Connected” shows under the network name. The network is “Saved.”
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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