SOLVED! - LG G3 Wi-Fi Won’t Turn On

If your LG G3 Wi-Fi won’t turn on, bugs could be responsible and the best solution is to restart the device. In the case that the issue persists, you should reset network settings, boot into Safe Mode, wipe cache partition, perform a factory reset, etc. Not exactly tech-savvy and don’t know what must be done? In that case, you have come to the right place.

The Usual Suspects 

Generally speaking, all Android phones could act from time to time but if your LG G3 Wi-Fi won’t turn on, you must consider these possibilities:

• Bugs.
• Interference from third-party apps. 
• Corruption.
• Damaged hardware. 

Troubleshooting

Restart

In case you don’t know, most of the Android bugs eventually go away by themselves but some could linger and disrupt the operation of devices. On the bright side, restart is all it takes to get rid of persistent bugs. 

• Step 1: Press and hold the Power button.
• Step 2: Hit Power off and restart then confirm your decision. 
• Step 3: Turn on Wi-Fi and determine whether the issue persists. 

Boot Into Safe Mode

While third-party software usually helps improve the phone experience of Android users, they sometimes mess up certain functions including Wi-Fi. To be sure, you shoot boot into Safe Mode by following these steps:

• Step 1: Press and hold the Power button then press and hold Power off until Reboot into Safe mode comes into view. 
• Step 2: Hit OK to confirm your decision. 
• Step 3: Assuming that things proceed smoothly, you should spot Safe Mode on the bottom left of the screen after the reboot finishes. Next, turn on Wi-Fi, connect to a network and witness the result. If the device works as expected, you could conclude that a third-party application is the root of the problem. For good measure, you should get rid of apps you don’t need, especially recently installed ones. 

Wipe Cache 

• Step 1: Press and hold the Power button then hit Power off.
• Step 2: Confirm your decision and wait as the device shuts down. 
• Step 3: Press and hold Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time. The moment the LG icon appears, let go of all buttons for an instance then press and hold them again. 
• Step 4: In System recovery, navigate to Wipe cache using Volume buttons and press the Power button once. Confirm your decision if prompted. 
• Step 5: Use Volume buttons to navigate to Continue Power up, hit the Power button and turn on Wi-Fi.

Perform A Factory Reset 

• Step 1: Press and hold the Power button then hit Power off.
• Step 2: Confirm your decision and wait as the device shuts down. 
• Step 3: Press and hold Power and Volume Down buttons at the same time. The moment the LG icon appears, let go of all buttons for an instance then press and hold them again. 
• Step 4: In System recovery, navigate to Factory data using Volume buttons and press the Power button once. Confirm your decision if prompted. 
• Step 5: See how things turn out. 

Visit A Service Center 

If none of the above work, parts that establish and maintain wireless connections inside your phones must have sustained damages. In that case, there is nothing you could do besides visiting a service center. Once you reach the center, get someone to check out your phone and carry out repairs if necessary. The cost of repair depends on the extent of the damage but if it’s too expensive, feel free to buy a brand-new phone. 

Wi-Fi Not Working On Android: Troubleshooting

Turn Airplane Mode On And Off

• Step 1: On the home screen, swipe down from top to bottom and tap the Airplane icon once to turn on flight mode.
• Step 2: Wait for a few minutes then turn off airplane mode by tapping the Airplane icon.
• Step 3: See if Wi-Fi is working. 

Forget Network

• Step 1: Open Settings, select Connections and choose Wi-Fi.
• Step 2: Toggle off the switch, wait for a moment and toggle it on.
• Step 3: Click the Gear icon next to your network then pick Forget. Afterward, restart your phone, connect to your network and witness the result. 

Reset Network Settings

• Step 1: Open Settings, select General management and choose Reset. 
• Step 2: Select Advanced then pick Reset Options.
• Step 3: Tap Reset network settings then confirm your action to initiate the reset.

A Guide On How To Increase Connection Speed

• Stay close to the router: Wi-Fi strength tends to weaken as the distance between devices and the router increases. That means if you desire a fast Internet connection, don’t get too far from the router. 
• Switch between frequencies: Many home appliances from microwaves to baby monitors operate at the frequency of 2.4 GHz. If your Wi-Fi is on the same frequency as that of the appliances, signal interference would result in slow connection speeds. Luckily, many routers nowadays support more than one frequency so if you like to optimize your browsing experience, remember to switch to 5 GHz.
• Make use of extenders: In an event that you have a large home and the Wi-Fi connection is slower in some sections, give extenders some thought. In use, Wi-Fi extenders could amplify the signals and eliminate black spots.