How To Make WiFi Signal Stronger On Google Pixel And Pixel XL

For those that own a Google Pixel or Pixel XL, you may want to know how to make WiFi signal stronger on the Pixel or Pixel XL. The reason for this is that you could be have a weak WiFi connection causing webpages to load slowly and even having a bad experience with apps like Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter and YouTube.

There could be several different reasons that the Pixel or Pixel XL Internet connection is slow and pages not loading. Before we explain the different ways to fix a make WiFi stronger on the Google Pixel and Pixel XL, below are some reasons why this problem is occurring on your smartphone.

Common reasons why Pixel or Pixel XL Internet is being slow:

Poor signal or low signal strength.
Poor Wi-Fi network.
Website is under heavy load or too many users accessing the website.
Network congestion or too many users of the network.
Apps running in the background.
Device memory is low.
Internet cache is corrupted or full.
Update the Pixel or Pixel XL firmware.
Outdated browser software or browser software requires update.
Exceeded data speed limit or speed reduction is reached.

Any of the reason above can cause for a slow WiFi connection on the Pixel or Pixel XL. After you have checked to see what is cause of the problem is behind the weak data connection, and you still can’t figure out how to fix the bad Internet problem, follow the instructions below on how to make the WiFi signal stronger on the Google Pixel or Pixel XL.

Scan Pixel or Pixel XL For Malware

If none of the above methods help solve the slow Internet connection on the Google Pixel or Pixel XL, check to see if there is malware on the phone. You can download a free anti-virus app from the Google Play Store. It’s recommended to download a malware app that has good reviews and feedbacks to get the best results to help fix the weak Internet problem on your Pixel or Pixel XL.

If something was detected during the malware scan, try clearing the cache and data on your Pixel and Pixel XL. If the problem continues after that, perform a factory reset on the Pixel or Pixel XL to bring back everything to default. It’s important to note that before you go to factory reset a Pixel and Pixel XL, you should back up all files and information to prevent any data from being lost.

Clear caches on Pixel or Pixel XL

In most cases, the above method will help solve the slow Internet problem on the Google Pixel or Pixel XL. But if for some reason the Pixel and Pixel XL Internet is still slow, completing a “wipe cache partition” should fix this problem. This method deletes no data from the Google Pixel and Pixel XL. All data such as photos, videos and messages are not deleted and will be safe. You can perform the “Wipe Cache Partition“ function in the Android recovery mode. Read this guide to learn how to clear Pixel or Pixel XL phone cache.

Make sure WiFi is turned off on Pixel or Pixel XL

It’s very common that your Pixel or Pixel XL is still connected to a weak WiFi signal, and you should you check to make sure the WiFi disabled or turned OFF. The following will take you to the Wi-Fi settings of the Pixel and Pixel XL:

Turn on the Google Pixel and Pixel XL.
Select on Menu.
Select Settings.
Select Connections.
Select Wi-Fi.
Touch the ON/OFF slider next to Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi OFF.

Get Technical Support

For those that have done everything they can to fix the slow Internet connection on the Pixel or Pixel XL, it’s suggested to take the smartphone back to the store or to a shop where it can be physically checked for any damaged. If proven defective by a technician, a replacement unit may be provided for you of it could be repaired.