So your phone restarts. It looks at you blankly. It has no memory of your favorite coffee shop’s Wi-Fi. Rude, but necessary.
Now you have to reconnect to your home Wi-Fi. Type that password in. Slowly. Then go to your Bluetooth settings and re-pair your earbuds. It’s like moving back into a clean apartment. Everything smells fresh.
How to Quickly Reset the Network Settings of Windows 10
Your cellular settings—like APN for data—usually fix themselves automatically. If not, a quick call to your carrier is in order. But 99% of the time, your phone just remembers the basics. It’s smart like that.