How to connect an Android device to Wi-Fi during setup

Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
Android 15 - Pixel 9
You will need
Android smartphone, Stable Wi-Fi network name, Wi-Fi password

Step by step

  1. 1 min

    Power on and select language

    Press and hold the power button until the manufacturer logo appears on the screen. Once the Welcome screen displays, select your preferred language from the list and tap the Start or arrow button to proceed.

    Note: Ensure your device is at least 50% charged before beginning the setup process.
  2. 30 sec

    Navigate to the Connect to Wi-Fi screen

    Follow the on-screen prompts to accept terms and conditions or set up an eSIM if applicable. The setup assistant will automatically transition to the Connect to Wi-Fi screen once it searches for available local access points.

  3. 30 sec

    Choose your network

    Browse the list of available networks and tap the name (SSID) of your home or office Wi-Fi network. If your network is hidden, scroll to the bottom of the list and tap Add new network to enter the name manually.

    Note: Avoid using public or open networks during initial setup for security reasons.
  4. 30 sec

    Enter your network password

    When prompted, type your Wi-Fi password exactly as configured on your router. Tap the eye icon within the password field to toggle visibility and verify your characters before submitting.

    Note: Wi-Fi passwords are case-sensitive.
  5. 1 min

    Verify the connection status

    Tap the Connect button. The device will authenticate with the router and display a Connected status once successful. The setup process will automatically proceed to the checking for updates stage.

    Note: If authentication fails, double-check your password and verify your router is broadcasting a 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal.