Android WiFi keeps disconnecting
Android has a power-saving feature that disconnects WiFi when your screen turns off. Changing the WiFi sleep policy to Never turn off WiFi fixes this.
Android can turn off WiFi when your screen turns off to save battery. This looks like an unstable connection, but it's actually a deliberate power-saving feature. Changing the WiFi sleep policy and disabling battery optimization for WiFi will keep your connection stable.
Risk: Low
⏱ 5-10 minutes
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Turning the screen back on immediately when testing — the drop happens after the timeout, not instantly
- Not checking both the sleep policy and battery optimization settings
Signs you need professional help
- The sleep policy setting doesn't appear on your Android version
- WiFi still drops after changing the sleep policy and disabling battery optimization
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