I've been having this frustrating issue where my home WiFi drops out constantly. At first, I thought it might be a problem with my internet provider, but I discovered that the issue occurs whenever I open certain apps on my phone. I also tried turning off WiFi on my phone, and when I did that, the internet worked just fine. After leaving it off for an hour, I turned the WiFi back on, but within a couple of minutes, my home router dropped out again. This has been happening for the past few weeks, and nothing has changed in my setup; I haven't added any new devices. So, is this problem likely due to my phone or the router?
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Another thing you should check is your phone's WiFi settings. See what frequency band you're using—2.4GHz or 5GHz. Sometimes, the band can impact connectivity and could be contributing to your WiFi dropping issue.
It sounds like you've got a couple of different things happening. First, it’s possible that your phone is somehow overloading your router when using specific apps. You might want to check if you have any wired devices connected to the router that could help you monitor its status. It's odd to think that a phone could cause a router to restart, but it’s definitely worth looking into whether your router is old and struggling to handle the load from your phone.
I can relate! The lights on my router change color when it restarts, too. I have a hardwired camera that turns orange when it loses connection, and it happens whenever I use my phone. Make sure to keep an eye on those lights to confirm what’s happening.