WHY YOUR PHONE SAYS “CONNECTED BUT NO INTERNET” ON WIFI (2025 REAL FIX)

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Android phone showing connected to WiFi but no internet warning

Seeing “Connected but no internet” on your phone—even when the WiFi signal is full—is one of the most confusing network problems.

Your device connects successfully to the router, but the internet refuses to load.

This guide explains the real reasons behind the issue and the most effective 2025 fixes, tested across Android devices.

✅ 1. Router Has Internet Outage (But Phone Still Connects to WiFi)

Your phone connects to the WiFi network — not the internet itself.
If your router loses internet access, your phone will show the warning.

Fix:

  • Restart the router

  • Check if other devices also have no internet

  • Confirm ISP outage with your network provider

If your WiFi drops often, also read:
👉 Why Your Phone Keeps Dropping WiFi Even With Strong Signal

✅ 2. Wrong DNS Settings on Your Phone

Incorrect DNS can block your phone from accessing the internet, even when connected.

Fix:
Switch DNS to:

  • Google DNS: 8.8.8.8 / 8.8.4.4

  • Cloudflare DNS: 1.1.1.1 / 1.0.0.1

If some apps load and others don’t, check this:
👉 How to Fix Mobile Data That Works Only on Certain Apps

✅ 3. IP Address Conflict

If multiple devices use the same IP address, the router cannot assign a unique network identity.

Signs:

  • WiFi connects but doesn’t browse

  • Error appears only at home router

Fix:

  • Forget network

  • Reconnect

  • Restart router

  • Switch from Static → DHCP

For general performance improvement, see:
👉 How to Boost Your Android Phone’s Speed

✅ 4. Data Saver or Firewall Is Blocking Internet

Android’s data restrictions can silently block WiFi traffic.

Fix:
Go to:
Settings → Network & Internet → Data Saver → Off
and ensure the affected apps have unrestricted data access.

You may also want to check:
👉 How to Stop Background Apps From Secretly Using Data & Battery

✅ 5. Captive Portal Login Not Completed

Public WiFi (schools, hotels, restaurants) requires login—but some phones skip the portal prompt.

Fix:

  • Open Chrome

  • Type: neverssl.com

  • Captive login page will pop up

  • Complete the authentication

✅ 6. VPN or Proxy Is Interfering

Some VPN servers block certain networks, causing your device to show “No Internet.”

Fix:

  • Turn off VPN

  • Remove Proxy from WiFi settings

If apps misbehave after updates, also check:
👉 How to Fix Apps That Crash After Latest Update

⭐ Bonus 2025 Advanced Fixes

Try these if the problem persists:

  • Reset network settings

  • Change router frequency (2.4GHz ↔ 5GHz)

  • Update router firmware

  • Delete recently installed security apps

  • Switch WiFi channel

  • Factory reset router if last resort

Conclusion

“Connected but no Internet” doesn’t mean your phone is faulty—it simply means something is blocking the connection.
With the updated solutions above, your phone will reconnect smoothly and browse without interruptions.

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