How to fix
Windows subsystem for Android not connecting to internet
on Windows

Hello. My device is properly connected, and internet connections are also okay, but the Windows subsystem for Android, not connecting to the internet. The notification states that there is no internet access, and it cannot connect when I try again and again. Maybe it is the Windows 11 issue because I recently upgraded. What can I do here?

Windows subsystem for Android not connecting to the internet is the issue bothering some users for a while. According to reports from a while and recent ones,[ref en-1] this is not the issue related to Windows 11 version. The problem can be caused by issues with VPN tool usage or third-party antivirus solutions, and DNS settings.

Sometimes the only thing you need to solve the issue with the internet connection and programs or features is to disable the firewall, reset the internet connection or reset the application. It is common when AV tools or VPN solutions trigger particular compatibility issues with other apps.[ref en-2] This is one of the common reasons for the Windows subsystem for Android not connecting to internet problems on Windows machines.

If you think that the issue is related to the recent upgrade to the Windows 11 version or general OS update, you might want to troubleshoot or check for the issues with system data. Often missing or damaged system files can cause incomplete updates or OS installation, so common processes cannot run, and these errors appear to bother people.

Malware[ref en-3] can also damage those files and particular entries in the registry or files in different system folders. This is why we often recommend scanning the machine using a program like [d1]. It is the program that can repair affected files and even solve the issue when the Windows subsystem for Android is not connecting to the internet.

1. Reset Network

• Open the Settings by hitting the Windows, and I key.
  

  

• Then choose Network & Internet.
• Choose Status from the list.
  

  

• Scroll to the bottom, then click Network reset.
  

2. Reset Network adapters

• Press Windows + R to open the Run box.
  

  

• Type ncpa.cpl and hit Enter.
• Right-click on the network adapter and select Properties.
• Choose the Networking tab and tick the boxes next to the items listed below:
  File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
  QoS packet scheduler
  Link-Layer Topology Discovery Responder
  Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
  Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper I/O driver
  Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
  Microsoft LLDP Protocol Driver
• Client for Microsoft Networks.
• Click OK to save changes.
• Connect your PC to the Network again.

3. Clear DNS cache

• Type Cmd in the search and select Command Prompt with the Run as administrator option.
  

  

• Type these commands in the window and press Enter after each one:
  netsh winsock reset
  netsh int ip reset
• Restart.
• Type commands and press Enter:
  ipconfig /release
  ipconfig /flushdns
  ipconfig /renew
• Restart the computer again.

4. Disable third-party applications

• Right-click the antivirus icon at the taskbar at the bottom and select Disable.
• You can uninstall suspicious or useless programs by going to Apps and features via Settings.

5. Repair Windows Subsystem for Android

• Go to Settings.
• Find Apps and features.
  

  

  
  
• Locate the Windows subsystem for Android.
• Choose the Repair button. 
• Wait for the process and restart the PC.

6. Reset TCP/IP

• Right-click on the Start at the bottom and select Command Prompt (Admin).
  

  

• Once Command Prompt opens, copy and paste:
  netsh int ip reset
• Press Enter to execute it.