Solved: Why Does My Android Phone Keep Disconnecting from Wi-Fi?

Does your Android phone disconnect from Wi-Fi often? Here’s an easy fix!

If your device constantly disconnects from a Wi-Fi hotspot, there are a few easy ways to troubleshoot the issue.

When you’re having problems with a laptop, smartphone or tablet continually disconnecting from a Wi-Fi network it’s usually an issue with your device’s wireless drivers, but that not always the case. If updating your wireless drivers (where that’s possible) doesn’t solve the situation, then try checking the settings on your device.

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Where the built-in Windows 11 hotspot stops and Connectify Hotspot keeps going

Windows 11 has a hotspot built in, and for a quick share between two devices the built-in version is fine. The gaps show up when the hotspot has to stay up, carry more devices, or do something a plain hotspot cannot.

Feature Windows 11 hotspot Connectify Hotspot
Turn a wired or Wi-Fi connection into a Wi-Fi network Yes Yes
Set your own network name and password Yes Yes
How many devices can connect Up to 8 No fixed cap
Stays up when the PC sleeps or the upstream connection drops No, you restart the hotspot Yes, restarts automatically
Share a Wi-Fi network that needs a browser login, like a hotel or campus No Yes
Put every device on one network, so consoles and Chromecast can see each other No YesBRIDGING MODE · MAX
Rebroadcast the same network name to reach further No YesREPEATER MODE · MAX
See what is connected and how much data each device is using Device list only Yes, with data use
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Available for Windows 10 and 11

Checked against the Windows 11 hotspot, August 2026

How to prevent Android phones to disconnect from Wi-Fi networks

Most newer Android phones and tablets will attempt to test the Internet connection when connecting to your hotspot. Sometimes, however, they may incorrectly detect a poor Internet connection when the connection is perfectly fine. You can disable this feature in your Android device by looking under the Advanced Wi-Fi settings for the option that allows the Android device to automatically switch away from a wireless network if it thinks the network is bad. There are lots of different names for that option on different versions of Android, so try looking for something along the lines of:

  • Avoid Poor Connections
  • Auto Network Switch
  • Smart Network Switch

* Screenshots are from a Motorola Moto X (1st Gen) phone

Once you find that option, simply disable it by switching it OFF. With your Android phone no longer misidentifying the quality of your hotspot, the device should stay connected properly. If you’re continuing to experience issues with Connectify Hotspot and your Android device, drop us a line at support@connectify.me.

Connectify Hotspot – share the Internet with all your devices

With the Connectify Hotspot software app, you can transform your Windows PC, laptop or tablet into a real Wi-Fi hotspot, and share your device’s Internet connection via Wi-Fi or Ethernet with any other PC or mobile device. It has full virtual router features, including an intelligent ad blocker and custom naming hotspots using emojis and Unicode characters.

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Which version of Connectify Hotspot you need

The free version of Connectify Hotspot covers the setup in this guide. The only limit you will hit is the 60-minute session, and restarting the session takes one click.

Recommended: MAX adds Connectify Hotspot's Repeater Mode and Bridging Mode, which is what most people come back for later.

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Available for Windows 10 and 11