A user reports that their smartphone suddenly shows No Wi-Fi networks found and cannot connect at all. To avoid unnecessary work, which initial action should a technician take first when beginning to troubleshoot this symptom?
Check that Wi-Fi is enabled and Airplane mode is disabled.
Restart the smartphone to clear any temporary faults.
Replace the phone's battery to eliminate power-related issues.
Perform a factory reset and restore the device from backup.
The first step is to verify that the phone's Wi-Fi radio is enabled and that Airplane mode is disabled. Many connectivity issues occur because the user has accidentally turned Wi-Fi off or enabled Airplane mode; confirming these settings is quick and non-intrusive. If Wi-Fi is already on and Airplane mode is off, the technician can then proceed to restart the device, forget and re-add the network, or reset network settings as later steps.
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