Check out the step-by-step guide and process, to accessing data and browsing the internet on an Airplane/Flight mode in your Android phone.
In this post expect to see the step-by-step settings for browsing on airplane mode, for all android phones and if your phone refuses to connect to the internet check out the reasons here in this post. So in this post I'll explain:
- What an Airplane/Flight mode means
- Why it is necessary you turn on your airplane mode when in an Airplane
- How to access the internet on airplane or flight mode on android phones step by step process.
- Why the settings doesn't work for your Android phone, Samsung or Iphone.
How To Access The Internet On Airplane Or Flight Mode On All Android Phones Step-By-Step Process
First of all, it's of great importance you know what an Airplane/Flight mode means.
An Airplane mode can be explained to be a kind or form of operating mode specially made for electric or mobile device, to disconnect it from any form of wireless connection and disable it from sending, receiving information or communicating through any wireless means. This mode disallows calls, text messaging, surfing or browsing the internet or any social media. However, the mobile device can be use for any other function. When you turn on an Airplane mode it automatically disables the device's Radio Frequency Signal and all data services.
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Why is it necessary to Turn on an airplane mode?
One of the most important reason you have to turn on your Airplane mode is that, your mobile phones as little as it may seem, is capable of emitting and transmitting radio waves electromagnetic inference (EI) which is very disruptive to the aircraft communication devices. And as you all know communication is one of the most important aspect of your travelling safely. If the pilot can't communicate effectively with the air traffic control and your destination airport officials that could really be a big trouble. The Federal Aviation Administration has also explained that cellular signal emitted from airplanes can disrupt the services of cell towers below and you all know that lots and lots of people do fly on an airplane everyday as this may cause cell tower clogging. However, it's advisable to follow instructions given to you by your flight attendant. Although In the recent times the FAA saw the need to reduce the restrictions about cell phones on flight. So if your Airplane have the capacity to accept WiFi or Bluetooth connection feel free and go ahead however, It's important to follow instructions given by your flight attendant.
Another importance of turning on the Airplane mode is to avoid disturbance of unwanted phones calls, text messages, app or social media notifications and lots more.. This is a great measure to reduce distractions coming from your phone and probably when you need your full attention to get a work done and also it helps save your battery and helps your phone charge faster since the data connection that usually consumes power is turned off.
How to turn on Airplane mode for all Android devices
Disclaimer: This method doesn't work for all android phone especially Samsung phones. So don't be disturbed if it doesn't work on your phone.
Step#1: Turn on your phone's data connection. You can do this by swiping down from your phone's top screen
Step#2 Turn on your Phone's Airplane mode
Step#3 Head over to your phone dialer and dial this codes ★#★#4636#★#★
Step#4 Three options is displayed select "Phone Information"
Step#5 Turn on "Mobile Radio Power" and you're good to go!
Why does it not work for my Android device?
NB: This method may not work for some Android phones as the model may not support or make provision for this settings.