Keep your Android’s wireless connections on in Airplane mode

When you first turn on your Android phone’s Airplane mode, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are turned off. You can change this setting to keep your wireless connections on, so you stay connected to devices like your smartwatch or Bluetooth earbuds. You can also turn your wireless connections off again.

The next time you turn on Airplane mode, your phone will remember your previous setting.

Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 11 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

Turn Airplane mode on or off

To turn Airplane mode on or off:

1. Open your phone's Settings app.
2. Tap Network & internet.
3. Turn Airplane mode on or off.

Tip: You can also turn airplane mode on or off by swiping down from the top of your screen. Learn how to quickly change common settings.

Turn on & connect Wi-Fi

1. Open your phone's Settings app.
   
2. Tap Network & internet  Internet.
   
3. Turn Wi-Fi on.
   
4. Tap a listed network. If it needs a password, you'll see the Lock . After you connect:
   • "Connected" shows under the network name.
   • The network is "Saved." When your phone is near and Wi-Fi is on, your phone automatically connects.
     

Tip: You can also swipe down on your screen to get to Wi-Fi settings. Learn how to change common settings.

Turn Bluetooth on or off

1. Open your phone's Settings app.
   
2. Tap Connected devices  Connection preferences  Bluetooth. 
   
   
3. Turn Bluetooth on or off.
   

Related resources

• Manage advanced network settings on your Android phone
• Connect through Bluetooth on your Android device