How to Enable or Disable “Switch to Better Wi-Fi Networks” on Samsung Galaxy Phones

Key Takeaways

  • Learn how to automatically connect your Galaxy phone to a faster or more stable Wi-Fi network.
  • Understand how the “Switch to Better Wi-Fi Networks” feature works and when it’s triggered.
  • Find out where to locate this setting under Intelligent Wi-Fi options.
  • Discover how to turn the feature on or off as needed.

Automatically switching to a stronger Wi-Fi network ensures your phone stays connected without interruptions. This is especially helpful when you’re in areas with multiple Wi-Fi signals, like at home, in the office, or public places.

How to Enable or Disable “Switch to Better Wi-Fi Networks”

  1. Open Settings from your apps screen or Quick Panel.
  2. Tap Connections.
  3. Tap Wi-Fi.
  4. Tap the More options icon (three dots) in the top-right corner.
  5. Tap Intelligent Wi-Fi from the pop-up menu.
  6. Scroll down and tap Switch to better Wi-Fi networks.
  7. Tap the toggle switch to turn it on or off.
    • When enabled, your phone will automatically switch to a better Wi-Fi network when the screen is off to avoid unstable connections.

That’s it! You can now manage how your phone connects to Wi-Fi for a more seamless experience.


FAQs

1. What does “Switch to better Wi-Fi networks” actually do?

This feature allows your phone to automatically connect to a faster or more stable Wi-Fi network when the screen is off, helping reduce interruptions from weak connections.

2. Why does my phone sometimes disconnect from Wi-Fi when idle?

It could be due to this feature switching to a different Wi-Fi network in the background. If you find it disruptive, you can disable it in the Intelligent Wi-Fi settings.

3. Can I control which Wi-Fi networks my phone prefers?

Not directly. However, your Galaxy device prioritizes networks based on stability and connection speed. You can forget lower-priority networks manually to influence its decision-making.

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