My phone wifi always keep disconnecting

[Peter Joseph Williams]

I own an LG Tribute 2 model, and recently I have difficulties connecting to any wifi connection. It always pops up an error screen once connected that goes like this:

net::ERR_NAME_NOT_RESOLVED

After a while, my phone automatically disconnects from the wi-fi. I have tried forgetting and reconnecting the wi-fi password, and even went to Advanced wi-fi settings and checked off the Allow Wi-Fi Scanning and Wi-Fi Signal Weak options. I don't wanna use too much data, and I'm wondering what other options I can do. If anyone can help, I'll be very grateful for that.

Update: I tried doing a factory reset. The wi-fi had once stayed working for a longer period of time, but it went back to its original problem once again.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Does this also happen on open public wi-fi networks, like at your local library?

 

[Peter Joseph Williams]

I haven't exactly tried, but I'm not too sure that it's going to work.

 

[B. Diddy]

Testing it out on an open public wi-fi is a good way to narrow the issue down. If it works on public wi-fi, then the problem is probably with your wi-fi network (possibly something to do with the router). Is there a reason you don't think it's going to work?

 

[Peter Joseph Williams]

I tried with two home networks so far, and they had the same results. That's why I'm pretty skeptical with it working with public wifi as well.

 

[B. Diddy]

Two home networks in different homes? Or in your own home, using the same router?

If you tried wi-fi networks in different homes, then try temporarily disabling any security on your home router, since most home networks will have some kind of security set up.

 

[methodman89]

You mentioned you forgot and reset the password. This is a good spot to clear the cache partition and reboot.
You need to forget the network, turn off the scanning. Then rediscover your network and set it up. Good luck!

 

[Peter Joseph Williams]

I was referring to networks in different homes.

How can I disable the security on the router, and will that affect other connections?

 

[Peter Joseph Williams]

I have tried that already. It did not work.

 

[B. Diddy]

I was referring to networks in different homes.

How can I disable the security on the router, and will that affect other connections?

On your own router, you have to log into the router settings (typically using a web interface) to adjust the security settings. Read your router's manual to learn how.