Pixel And Pixel XL Not Staying Connected To WiFi

Some Google Pixel and Pixel XL have reported some WiFi connection issues saying that the Pixel and Pixel XL not staying connected to WiFI and switches to the phone’s data instead. One reason that the WiFi connection on Pixel and Pixel XL is having problems is because of a weak WiFi signal that no longer can connect the Pixel and Pixel XL to the Internet.
But when the WiFi signal is strong and the Pixel and Pixel XL WiFi can’t stay connected, then there are several ways that you can fix this problem. The reason that the Pixel and Pixel XL WiFi doesn’t stay connected is because of the WLAN to mobile data connection option that is activated in the Android settings of the Google Pixel and Pixel XL.
The name of this settings is called “Smart network switch” and was designed on the Google Pixel and Pixel XL in order to automatically switch between Wi-Fi and mobile networks, such as LTE, to build up a stable network connection all the time. The good news is that this WiFi setting can be adjusted to fix the Pixel and Pixel XL WiFi problem.
 
 
Fix Pixel and Pixel XL Not Staying Connected To WiFi Problem:

1. Turn on youe Pixel or Pixel XL smartphone.
2. Enable the mobile data connection of the Google Pixel and Pixel XL.
3. After the mobile data connection is enabled, go to Menu -> Settings -> Wireless.
4. At the start of the page you will see the option “Smart network switch”.
5. Uncheck this option to obtain a not so stable wireless connection of your Google Pixel or Pixel XL with the router still upright.
6. Now your Google Pixel or Pixel XL will no longer automatically switch between Wi-Fi and the mobile internet.

 
In most cases, the above instructions will help solve the WiFi problem. But if for some reason the Pixel and Pixel XL WiFi connection gets terminated and automatically switch to the phones Internet running a“wipe cache partition” should fix the WiF issue. This method deletes no data from the Google Pixel and Pixel XL. All data such as photos, videos and messages are not deleted and safe. You can perform the “Wipe Cache Partition“ function over the Android recovery mode. Also recommended: How to clear Pixel and Pixel XL phone cache
 
Solve the wifi issue on Pixel and Pixel XL

1. Power off the Google Pixel and Pixel XL.
2. Hold the power off, volume up and the home button all at the same time.
3. After some seconds, the Pixel and Pixel XL will vibrate once and the recovery mode is started.
4. Search for the entry called “wipe cache partition” and start it.
5. After a few minutes the process is complete and you can restart the Pixel and Pixel XL with “reboot system now”.