Pixel 6/pro does not automatically establish a wlan connection on android 12 [fixed]

In this guide, we will show you the steps to fix the problem that Pixel 6/Pro does not automatically connect to WLAN on Android 12. The latest offering from the search engine giants had already managed to grab the attention of the masses before was released to the general audience. The new hardware redesign, the in-house Tensor chipset and the latest operating system were reason enough to make these flagships the center of attraction. And to date, it’s still under discussion, though not for the right reasons.

Excessive battery drain, fingerprint sensor issues, Bluetooth not working, inconsistent network are just some of the notable bugs that have spilled over to these devices. Finally, we were blessed with the December update. But wait, there is more in store. As of now, various users have expressed their concern that their Pixel 6/Pro is not automatically connecting to Wi-Fi on Android 12. If you’re also in the same boat, this tutorial will help you fix this issue once and for all. Follow.

Fix Pixel 6/Pro does not automatically connect to wifi on Android 12

Note that there is no universal solution as such. You need to try each of the workarounds mentioned below and see which one works best in your favor. So with that in mind, let’s get started.

FIX 1: Reboot device

The most basic solution is to restart your device once. This will fix this issue, but only temporarily. While there’s no specific timeline as to when this issue would resurface, even if you’re optimistic, this fix will only last a day at most.

FIX 2: Switch airplane mode

Enabling and re-enabling Airplane Mode will update the network settings, which in turn could fix the underlying problem. So let’s try it out:

1. Go to settings> on your device Network and Internet site.
2. Then enable the switch next to Airplane mode.
3. Now wait a few seconds and then disable this switch.
4. Check if it fixes Pixel 6 / Pro not automatically connecting to wifi on Android 12.

SOLUTION 3: Turn on WLAN automatically

This feature automatically enables WLAN on your device when it finds a stored network nearby. However, currently it doesn’t seem to be working as expected, leading to this issue. So you should consider rebooting it with the following instructions:

1. On your device, go to Settings> Network and website.
2. Then go to the Internet section and scroll down to Network Settings.
3. Now deactivate the switch next to Automatically activate WLAN.
4. Then wait a minute or two and activate it again.
5. Check if Pixel 6/Pro is not automatically establishing a Wi-Fi connection on Android 12.

SOLUTION 4: Toggle automatic WiFi connection

While the former feature (WiFi Auto-connect) works on a device level, this feature gives you more granular control as it works on a network basis. So if your device is not able to automatically connect to a specific/determined network, then this tweak is worth a try.

1. On your device, go to Settings> Network and Internet site.
2. Then go to the Internet section and select your network from the list.
3. Now disable the switch next to Connect automatically. Wait a few seconds and then enable it again.
4. See if it succeeds to fix Pixel 6 / Pro does not automatically connect to WLAN on Android 12.

SOLUTION 5: Check GPS connectivity

Automatically turn on WLAN is able to identify nearby stored networks based on two factors – by looking at the stored database network files and GPS location. And if the latter is disabled, this feature will be disabled in this instance itself.

Therefore, you should check if the location permission is enabled. If it is disabled, make sure you enable it immediately on Settings> page Enable location. When you are done, check if the Pixel 6 / Pro does not automatically connect to the WLAN problem on Android 12 or not.

FIX 6: Disable power saving mode

If you have battery-limiting measures in place, this would prevent the device’s background activities from working. And this could adversely affect the WLAN scanning and connectivity process. Therefore, you should consider disabling the battery saving mode on your device and then look at the results.

1. So on your device, go to the Settings> menu Battery.
2. Then go to the power saving mode section and uncheck the switch next to Use power saving mode.
3. Check to see if it fixes the Pixel 6/Pro not automatically connecting to wifi issue on Android 12.

FIX 7: Forgot WLAN network

If you forget the WLAN network, the saved network details for that particular WLAN will be removed. You will then have to enter the password again to set it up. which in turn might solve the underlying problem. So let’s put it to the test right away.

1. On your device, go to Settings> Network and website.
2. Then go to the Internet section and select your network from the list.
3. After that, tap Forget and you will be disconnected from this network.
4. Now enter the password for this network and connect to it.
5. Check if Pixel 6/Pro on Android 12 does not automatically connect to wifi problem.

FIX 8: Use device MAC

The media access control (MAC) address is a unique identifier assigned to your device’s network card. By default, your device is assigned a randomized MAC, but you can tell it to take your device’s own MAC address. Here’s how:

1. On your device, go to Settings> Network and website.
2. Then go to the Internet section and select your network from the list.
3. Now tap on Privacy and select Use device MAC.
4. Check to see if it fixes the Pixel 6/Pro not automatically connecting to the WLAN problem in Android 12.

FIX 9: Always actively disable mobile data

For faster network switching, your device would enable Mobile Data Always Active itself. So, if it detects that the current WLAN connection offers an even slower speed than the carrier data, it automatically switches to the latter until the WLAN picks up speed. Although it is undoubtedly quite a handy feature, in some cases it can conflict with the normal functioning of the WLAN. So you could temporarily disable this feature and then see the results:

1. Go to Settings> Via the phone> Tap build number seven times. This will enable the developer options.
2. So go to System> Developer options and uncheck the switch next to Mobile data always active.
3. Check Pixel 6/Pro doesn’t automatically connect to wifi issue on Android 12.

FIX 10: Reset WLAN settings

If the WLAN settings or the saved data are corrupted, it may cause some problems with the successful wireless connection. In such cases, you can reset the WLAN settings and have them populated from scratch. Note, however, that this process will remove all connected WLAN and paired Bluetooth devices. So if that’s all well and good, let’s get started with the steps:

1. First, go to the Settings> menu System.
2. Then go to Reset Options> Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile& Bluetooth.
3. After that, tap the Reset Settings button in the bottom right corner.
4. Now wait for the process to complete. When you are done, enter the desired Wi-Fi password again.
5. Check Pixel 6/Pro does not automatically connect to wifi issue on Android 12.

FIX 11: Downgrade to the November 2021 update

If none of the above methods have managed to achieve success, then this method will certainly suffice. This is because the problem only occurred after users installed the December update, and unfortunately, even the January 2022 update couldn’t fix it. So if this method has a high success rate, why did we mention it at the end?

Well, that’s because the process requires an unlocked bootloader. This will erase all data from your device and may also void the warranty. So if that’s fine and dandy, please read our guide on how to downgrade Pixel 6/Pro to November 2021 update [2 Methods].

With that, we round out the instructions on how to fix the problem that Pixel 6 / Pro on Android 12 does not automatically connect to the WLAN problem. We have listed ten different methods for this. Let us know in the comments which one worked for you. With that in mind, we will update this guide as soon as there are further developments in this regard. In the meantime, you can ask your questions in the comment section below.

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Sadique Hassan

As a native tech geek, he has been interested in the Android platform since the birth of the HTC Dream. The open source environment always seems to intrigue him with the wealth of options available to him. "MBA by profession, blogger by choice!"