Years ago, Samsung unveiled a concealed WiFi menu within its phone settings, presenting a variety of functionalities. Here’s how you can reach it.
The method is simple and applicable to all current Samsung devices, including Samsung tablets. Adhere to these instructions:
Access the settings menu and select Connections.
Choose WiFi.
Click on the 3-dot menu located in the upper right corner and select Intelligent WiFi.
Tap on the Intelligent WiFi section at the bottom repeatedly until Connectivity labs appears.
That’s all. The menu stays accessible until you perform a factory reset on the phone, much like the process for enabling developer options.
What functionalities does Samsung’s hidden WiFi menu provide?
The menu comprises various functions. It primarily shows your connection and usage statistics, indicating how frequently you are connected to your home WiFi and your data consumption. It also enumerates your saved networks, which include home and airport WiFi.
Here are some extra settings and functions for assessing your home connection. Here’s a concise summary:
Home WiFi Analysis – A network evaluation to pinpoint weak WiFi areas in your residence, helpful for deciding the placement of a WiFi extender.
Auto reconnect to carrier WiFi – Automatically connects to public carrier WiFi networks whenever they are available, typical with providers like Spectrum.
LS4 – Connects to networks that support Low Latency, Low Loss, and Scalable Throughput for enhanced connections.
WiFi 7 mode – Enables or disables the option to connect to WiFi 7 networks.
Faster switch to mobile data – Raises the threshold for transitioning from WiFi to mobile data when the connection is weak.
Intelligent WiFi Handover – Enables or disables the Intelligent WiFi feature. More information can be found in Samsung’s internal documentation.
AI-based switch to mobile data – Utilizes AI to determine when to switch to mobile data if WiFi becomes unstable.
Connect to 2.4GHz for IOT configuration – Mandates connection to the 2.4 GHz band for setting up smart devices on networks that combine 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz frequencies.
Display network quality details – Shows network quality data in the list of accessible WiFi networks.
Additional features include Enhanced WiFi compatibility, Customize WiFi