How to enable Wi-Fi settings for managed Android devices

Problem

You are unable to modify or connect to Wi-Fi networks as the system shows the message: This action is disabled.

Environment

Android devices with advanced Mobile Device Management.

Solution

Open the Admin console.
Go to Devices > Mobile & endpoints > Settings > Android settings.
Click Networks.
Put the checkmark on Wi-Fi and save the changes (to allow changes for Wi-Fi).

Cause

Your Wi-Fi policy was disabled from the Admin console.

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Last updated 2023-10-02 UTC.