When you first turn on your Android phone’s aeroplane mode, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned off. You can change this setting to keep your wireless connections on, so you stay connected to devices like your smartwatch or Bluetooth earbuds. You can also turn your wireless connections off again.
The next time that you turn on aeroplane mode, your phone will remember your previous setting.
Important: Some of these steps only work on Android 11 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.
To turn aeroplane mode on or off:
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network and Internet.
- Turn Aeroplane mode on or off.
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Network and Internet Internet.
- Turn Wi-Fi on.
- Tap a listed network. If it needs a password, you'll find the lock . Once you connect:
- 'Connected' shows under the network name.
- The network is 'Saved'. When your device is near and Wi-Fi is on, your device automatically connects.
Tip: You can also swipe down on your screen to get to Wi-Fi settings. Learn how to change common settings.
- Open your device's Settings app.
- Tap Connected devices Connection preferences Bluetooth.
- Turn Bluetooth on or off.