To use Wi-Fi the way you want, you can change how and when your phone connects.
When you have Wi-Fi turned on, your phone automatically connects to nearby Wi-Fi networks you've connected to before. You can also set your phone to automatically turn on Wi-Fi near saved networks.
Turn on & connect
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
- Turn on Use Wi-Fi.
- Tap a listed network. Networks that require a password have a Lock .
Tip: After you connect, the network is "Saved." When your phone is near and Wi-Fi is on, your phone automatically connects to this network.
- To connect to the network, tap Connect.
- To change Wi-Fi settings, tap All Networks.
- To not get notifications for that network, clear the notification. Learn how to control notifications.
Strength
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
- Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
- The network's signal strength is on the Wi-Fi icon . A fuller icon means a stronger signal.
Speed
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
- Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
- The connection speed is under a public network's name. Speed can change with signal strength.
- Slow: You can send and receive emails and texts. Images appear slowly.
- OK: You can read webpages, use social media, and stream music and standard-definition (SD) videos.
- Fast: You can stream most high-definition (HD) videos and make video calls.
- Very Fast: You can stream very high-quality videos.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
- Tap Wi-Fi preferences Advanced Network rating provider None.
Change, add, share, or remove saved networks
Important: Settings can vary by phone. For more info, contact your device manufacturer.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
- To move between listed networks, tap a network name.
- To change a network's settings, tap the network.
Important: Settings can vary by phone. For more info, contact your device manufacturer.
Option 1: Reload network list
If the network you want isn't listed, but is nearby, wait for the list to refresh.
Option 2: Add network
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
- Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
- At the bottom of the list, tap Add network.
- You may need to enter the network name (SSID) and security details.
- Tap Save.
Share Wi-Fi info with a friend
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
- Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
- Tap a network Share.
- Your phone will give you a QR code. To join the same network, scan the code on another device.
Important: Settings can vary by phone. For more info, contact your device manufacturer.
- Swipe down from the top of the screen.
- Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
- Touch and hold Wi-Fi .
- Touch and hold a saved network.
- Tap Forget network.