You're staring at your Motorola Moto G Power (2025), and that Wi-Fi icon just won't light up. It's a frustrating spot to be in, especially when you need to get online. The good news is that on Android 15, this is almost always a software or settings issue you can fix yourself in a few minutes.
Toggle Wi-Fi and Restart Your Phone
Let's start with the simplest fix that works more often than you'd think. Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the Quick Settings panel and tap the Wi-Fi icon to turn it off. Wait about ten seconds, then tap it again to turn it back on. This forces your phone to drop the connection and search for networks fresh.
If that doesn't do it, give your Moto G Power a full restart. Just press and hold the power button on the right side for about ten seconds until you feel it vibrate and the screen goes black. Let it boot back up completely. A quick reboot clears out temporary glitches that can mess with the Wi-Fi radio.
Use Airplane Mode to Reset All Radios
This trick is a classic for resetting every wireless connection at once. Pull down your Quick Settings shade again and tap the airplane icon to enable Airplane Mode. You'll see it turn orange and your cellular signal will disappear.
Leave it on for a solid 15 to 20 seconds. This gives all the radios, including Wi-Fi, a chance to fully power down. Then, just tap the airplane icon again to turn it off. Your phone will scramble to reconnect to everything, which often kicks the Wi-Fi back into gear.
Forget Your Network and Re-enter the Password
Sometimes your phone holds onto old or corrupted login info for your network. To clear it out, go to Settings > Network & internet > Internet. Tap the gear icon next to your Wi-Fi network's name.
At the bottom of this screen, you'll see a "Forget" button. Tap it. This removes the network from your saved list. Now, go back to the list of available networks, tap on your Wi-Fi name again, and carefully type in the password. This is crucial if you've recently changed your router's password.
Check for Router Issues
Before you spend more time on your phone, make sure the problem isn't actually with your internet source. The easiest test is to see if other devices, like a laptop or tablet, can connect to the same Wi-Fi. If they can't, the issue is with your router.
Unplug your router and modem from power. Wait a full 60 seconds, this is important to let the memory clear. Then, plug the modem back in first, wait for all its lights to stabilize, and then plug the router back in. Give it another minute before trying to connect your phone again.
Disable Adaptive Connectivity and Battery Saver
Your Moto G Power has some smart features designed to save battery that can accidentally block Wi-Fi. The first is called Adaptive Connectivity. Go to Settings > Network & internet and tap on it. You can try turning this feature off to see if it stops your phone from prematurely switching to mobile data.
Next, check Battery Saver. When this mode is active, it can severely limit background network activity. Swipe down to your Quick Settings and look for the battery icon. If it's highlighted or says "Battery Saver," tap it to turn it off. You can also go to Settings > Battery to disable it from there.
Update Your Phone's Software
Motorola and Google regularly release updates that fix bugs, including Wi-Fi stability problems. Running an old version of Android 15 could be the culprit. To check, go to Settings > System > System updates.
Tap "Check for update." If an update is available, make sure you're connected to a stable network (you might need to use mobile data for this step) and install it. I've seen minor point updates resolve persistent connection issues on several Motorola phones.
Turn Off Bluetooth Temporarily
Both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth can operate on the 2.4GHz band, and on budget chipsets like the Dimensity 6300 in your phone, they can sometimes interfere with each other. It's a quick test. Swipe down your Quick Settings and tap the Bluetooth icon to turn it off.
Now, try connecting to Wi-Fi again. If it works, you've found a simple conflict. You can usually turn Bluetooth back on afterward, but you might need to be mindful of using both intensively at the same time.
Verify Your Date and Time Settings
This seems unrelated, but it's critical for Wi-Fi security. If your phone's clock is wrong, it can fail to properly validate security certificates from your router, preventing a connection. Go to Settings > System > Date & time.
Make sure the "Use network-provided time" and "Use network-provided time zone" options are both switched on. This lets your phone automatically sync its clock, which keeps everything working smoothly.
Boot Into Safe Mode to Check for App Conflicts
A third-party app you installed could be causing the problem. Apps like VPNs, ad blockers, or certain "cleaner" utilities are common suspects. To test this, you need to boot into Safe Mode, which temporarily disables all downloaded apps.
Press and hold the power button until the power menu appears. On the screen, tap and hold the "Power off" option. After a second, a prompt will ask if you want to reboot to Safe Mode. Tap "OK." If your Wi-Fi works perfectly in Safe Mode, you'll need to find and uninstall the problematic app by process of elimination.
Reset Your Network Settings
If you're still stuck, this is a stronger reset that clears all network-related data without touching your personal files. Go to Settings > System > Reset options. Tap on "Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth."
You'll get a warning screen. Tap "Reset settings" to confirm. This will erase all saved Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth pairings, and cellular network preferences. After the phone reboots, you'll need to reconnect to your Wi-Fi and re-pair any Bluetooth devices, but it often solves stubborn connection problems.
