Upgrade Smart Network Switch with Intelligent Cost-Aware Capabilities
Samsung were the first to launch Smart Network Switch (also known on Android 8 devices as Adaptive Wi-Fi), which basically switches from WiFi to cellular data and back in order to prevent your Internet connection from disconnecting. The trouble is that this feature isn’t very smart and it uses too much data, according to customers. Smart Network Switch also prevents you from knowing how much data you are actually using.
As mobile data is a metered connection with caps, many prefer to look for how to disable Smart Network Switch / Adaptive Wi-Fi on their Android device. When they do that, they’ll have to deal with bad WiFi hotspots and Internet drops, as manual switching between WiFi and cellular isn’t a seamless process.
Read below to see a better alternative to Smart Network Switch and Adaptive Wi-Fi, which gives you much more control over your data usage and comes with other helpful features too.
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What Is Smart Network Switch and How Does It Work?
Why Smart Network Switch Uses Too Much Mobile Data
The Smart Network Switch / Adaptive Wi-Fi feature isn’t smart enough. It only focuses on giving you a working Internet connection at any given moment. It does not take into considerations your data caps, how data intensive your current Internet use is, or any other factors. You also have little control over Smart Network Switch settings.
This means that you end up using a lot more mobile data than is necessary to deliver the same Internet experience. If there is a heavy load on the WiFi you could be using your cellular data for 100% of the time you thought you were on WiFi. And this may translate in overcharges on your next services bill.
How to Disable Samsung’s Smart Network Switch
Disabling Smart Network Switch / Adaptive Wi-Fi can be done directly from your device. Here are the steps:
- Open the Settings menu and go to Connections.
- Select WiFi.
- Tap on the Advanced link at he top right corner of the screen
- Make sure the toggle next to Smart Network Switch / Adaptive Wi-Fi is set to off.
Use Speedify to Manage Connectivity and Data on Your Smartphone Instead of Smart Network Switch
The idea behind Smart Network Switch / Adaptive Wi-Fi is a good one. It is nice to not have your Internet connection interrupted just because of a brief WiFi issue. But, the Smart Network Switch just isn’t smart enough. What you need is the Speedify app.
Speedify fast bonding VPN can be downloaded on Android and iOS devices. It works in the background of your phone constantly monitoring the quality of your connections. It uses channel bonding technology to create a unified connection with your cell signal and your WiFi. But, you can tell Speedify to prioritize WiFi. Speedify will then use WiFi as much as possible, keeping your data costs low. It will only use data as a bridge or backup to keep you connected when WiFi fails or you are changing WiFi networks. When a WiFi network does fail, Speedify automatically reconnects as soon as it is back online.
Speedify is the smart way to stay connected and manage your data use. Download Speedify today and experience a safer, faster, and less data-intensive way to stay connected to the internet.
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