Android 17 is now available for Pixel phones, but some users are experiencing an odd Wi-Fi bug. While their phones show an active Wi-Fi connection, certain apps seem unable to take advantage of it.

According to user reports on Reddit, more Google Pixel phones are having connectivity issues in what has become an ongoing problem.

If Android shows Wi-Fi connected but pages and apps will not load, the issue is usually DNS, gateway lease, captive portal, or router-side filtering. Follow these steps to test each layer and restore ...

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Wi-Fi issues on the Galaxy S25 can include slow speeds, frequent disconnections, or a phone that connects without internet access. Most cases are caused by router glitches, corrupted network settings, ...

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