Airplane Mode on Samsung Galaxy

How to Use Airplane Mode on Samsung Galaxy for Travel and Fixing Internet Issues.

Learn how to use Airplane Mode correctly during airplane travel to comply with airline regulations. You can enable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth while in Airplane Mode, so you can stay connected to in-flight Wi-Fi or use your wireless headphones during your trip.

Airplane Mode is also a handy trick for fixing internet problems. If your phone has slow Wi-Fi, mobile data that won’t connect, or no internet at all, turning Airplane Mode on and off can often fix these issues in seconds.

This guide uses a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with Android 14 and One UI 6.1. But the steps work the same on most Samsung Galaxy phones.

What You Will Learn

· How to turn Airplane Mode on and off from Quick Settings
· How to add the Airplane Mode button if you don’t see it
· How to keep Wi-Fi or Bluetooth on while in Airplane Mode
· How to use Airplane Mode to reset your network and fix internet issues

How to Turn Airplane Mode On and Off

Step-by-step instructions

· Swipe down from the top of your screen to open the Quick Settings menu. If it doesn’t work from one side, try swiping from the other side.
· Look for the airplane icon. It may be labelled “Flight mode” or just show the plane symbol.
· Tap the icon once to turn it on. The icon will light up or change colour.
· You will see a small airplane icon appear in your status bar next to the battery. The signal bars will disappear because mobile data is now off.
· To turn it off, tap the same icon again. The airplane icon in the status bar will go away, and your signal bars will come back.

What If You Don’t See the Airplane Mode Button?

The Quick Settings buttons can be customized. Sometimes the Airplane Mode button is not on the first screen.

How to add the Airplane Mode button

· Swipe down twice from the top to open the full Quick Settings panel
· Tap the pencil icon to edit the buttons
· Look for the Airplane Mode or Flight mode button
· Drag it up to where you want it
· Tap the back button or tap Done

Once you add it, you will have fast access whenever you need it.

How to Use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth While in Airplane Mode

Here is a useful thing to know. When you turn on Airplane Mode, your phone turns off cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth all at once. But you can turn Wi-Fi or Bluetooth back on by themselves while Airplane Mode stays on.

Step-by-step instructions

· Turn on Airplane Mode using the steps above
· Swipe down to open Quick Settings again
· Tap the Wi-Fi icon to turn it back on
· Connect to the in-flight Wi-Fi as usual

The same works for Bluetooth. Just tap the Bluetooth icon after turning on Airplane Mode, and your wireless headphones will work normally.

Your mobile data and cellular calls will stay off, which is what the airline needs. But you can still use the in-flight internet and your headphones.

How to Fix Internet Issues with Airplane Mode

This is a simple but super effective trick. If you ever have slow Wi-Fi, mobile data problems, or no internet access on your phone, toggling Airplane Mode on and off can fix the problem in seconds.

How to reset your network connection

· Turn on Airplane Mode
· Wait about 10 seconds
· Turn off Airplane Mode
· Watch your phone reconnect to Wi-Fi and mobile data

This works because turning Airplane Mode off forces your phone to look for the best available connection from scratch. It clears out temporary glitches that cause slow or broken internet.

A Note About Turning Your Phone Completely Off

If you want to be extra safe during a flight, you can also turn your phone completely off. This is the safest option because the phone does nothing at all that could interfere with the aircraft.

How to turn off your Samsung Galaxy completely

· Press and hold the power button
· Tap “Power off”
· The phone will shut down completely

When you land, just press and hold the power button to turn it back on.

Quick Recap

· Swipe down from the top to find the Airplane Mode button in Quick Settings
· If you don’t see it, use the pencil icon to add it
· Turn on Airplane Mode for flights to follow airline rules
· You can turn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth back on after enabling Airplane Mode
· Toggle Airplane Mode on and off to quickly reset your network and fix internet problems
· You can also power off your phone completely if you prefer

That is all there is to it. Whether you are getting ready for a flight or just dealing with slow internet on your Samsung Galaxy, Airplane Mode is a simple tool that works every time.