Is Your Pixel 6 Offline But Your Internet is Fine

If your Pixel or other Android phone swears it's offline but your internet is OK, Here’s How to Fix It

You're scrolling on your Google Pixel 6, the internet is working perfectly on all your other devices, but your phone insists it's "offline." It's a strange and frustrating problem, but don't worry—you're not alone! This is a known bug that can often be fixed with a few simple steps.

Here’s a simple, easy-to-follow guide to get your Pixel 6 back online. We'll start with the easiest fixes and work our way to the more powerful solutions.

Step 1 - The Classic Restart (Always the First Move)

You'd be surprised how often a simple restart fixes a complicated bug. This clears out any temporary software glitches that might be confusing your phone.

Hold down the power button on the side of your phone or, you may need to do the following depending on your settings - Hold down the power button and the volume up button on the side of your phone at the same time.

When the menu appears, tap Restart.

Wait for your phone to completely reboot and check if the "offline" message is gone.

If this doesn't work, don't worry, we have more steps!

Step 2 - The Network Reset Toggle

This trick forces your phone to completely refresh all its wireless connections, which can often solve the problem if it's "stuck."

Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the Quick Settings panel.

Find the Airplane Mode icon (it looks like a little airplane) and tap it to turn it on.

Wait for about 30 seconds. You'll see your Wi-Fi and mobile data turn off.

Tap the Airplane Mode icon again to turn it off.

Wait for a minute as your phone reconnects to your Wi-Fi and mobile network.

If your phone still says it's offline after this, let's move on.

Step 3 - Check for System Updates

Google often releases software updates that include fixes for network and connectivity bugs. It's a good idea to check for and install these, as a new update might be the solution you need.

Go to your phone's Settings app.

Scroll down and tap on System.

Tap on Software updates.

Tap on System update.

Follow the on-screen instructions to check for and install any available updates.

Your phone will restart after the update is complete. See if the problem is gone!

Step 4 - Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile & Bluetooth

This is a powerful troubleshooting step that resets all your network settings back to their original state. Don't worry, it won't delete your apps or personal files. However, it will erase all your saved Wi-Fi passwords and Bluetooth connections, so you'll have to set them up again.

Go to your phone's Settings app.

Scroll down and tap on System.

Tap on Reset options.

Select Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth.

Tap Reset settings at the bottom of the screen.

After the process is complete, restart your phone and reconnect to your Wi-Fi network.

This step fixes the problem for a lot of people!

Step 5 - If All Else Fails (Contacting Support)

If you've tried all the steps above and your Pixel 6 is still having the same issue, it's possible there might be a more serious software bug or even a hardware problem.

At this point, your best bet is to contact your mobile carrier or Google's official Pixel support team. Since the Pixel 6 has had some known issues with its modem and connectivity in the past, they may have a more advanced solution or be able to offer a repair or replacement if needed.

Bonus Tip - These steps with possibly slight variations should work on most android phones with a network connection issue.

(AI was used to aid in the creation of this article.)

Stay safe, stay secure and hopefully, this guide helps you and others get your Pixel 6 working perfectly again,

step one worked for me.

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