When your RealMe 16 refuses to remember Wi-Fi passwords, it can quickly become annoying. You reconnect to the same network, enter the password again, and it still forgets it the next time. This issue is usually caused by simple system settings, temporary bugs, or background restrictions, and most of them are easy to fix once you know where to look.
Why Your RealMe 16 Won’t Save Wi-Fi Passwords
- System cache issues affecting network services.
- Battery optimization restricting background processes.
- Incorrect Wi-Fi or network settings.
- Software bugs after a recent update.
- Corrupted saved network data.
1. Restart Your Phone
Restarting clears temporary system processes that may interfere with how Wi-Fi credentials are stored. This is a simple step, but it often fixes small glitches right away.
Swipe down from the top of the screen, and then tap the Power icon.
Tap Restart, and then wait for the phone to boot up completely.
2. Forget and Reconnect to the Wi-Fi Network
If a saved network becomes corrupted, your phone may fail to store the password correctly. Removing the network and adding it again creates a fresh connection profile.
Open Settings, and then tap Wi-Fi.
Tap the connected network, and then tap Forget.
Reconnect to the same network and enter the password again.
3. Disable Battery Optimization for Wi-Fi Services
Aggressive battery saving can stop background services from saving network information. Disabling optimization allows the system to store Wi-Fi credentials properly.
Open Settings, and then tap Battery.
Tap App battery management, and then find system or Wi-Fi related services.
Set them to allow background activity.
4. Reset Network Settings
Network settings can become misconfigured over time. Resetting them restores default Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and mobile network settings without deleting personal files.
Open Settings, and then tap Additional settings.
Tap Backup and reset, and then select Reset network settings.
Confirm the reset and reconnect to your Wi-Fi network.
5. Check for Software Updates
Some Wi-Fi issues are caused by software bugs that get fixed in updates. Keeping your RealMe 16 up to date ensures better stability and security.
Open Settings, and then tap Software update.
Tap Check for updates, and then install any available update.
6. Restart the Router
Sometimes the issue is not the phone at all. Routers that fail to sync properly can cause devices to repeatedly forget passwords.
Turn off the router, and then unplug it from power.
Wait for about one minute, and then plug it back in and turn it on.
Reconnect your RealMe 16 once the network is stable.
Once your RealMe 16 starts saving Wi-Fi passwords correctly, reconnecting becomes seamless and hassle free. These fixes usually solve the problem quickly, especially when combined with a clean network reset and updated software.
FAQs
Why does my RealMe 16 keep asking for the Wi-Fi password after restarting?
This usually happens when network settings are corrupted or battery optimization blocks background services. Resetting network settings often fixes it.
Can third-party apps cause Wi-Fi passwords not to save?
Yes. VPN apps, firewall apps, or aggressive battery saver tools can interfere with how Wi-Fi data is stored.
Will resetting network settings delete my data?
No. It only removes saved Wi-Fi networks, Bluetooth pairings, and mobile network settings, but your apps and files remain untouched.
