You can control airplane mode, tethering, VPN, private DNS, and other network settings for your phone.
Change a network or internet setting
- Open your phone's Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet.
- Tap the setting you want to change.
Available network & internet settings
To change how and when your phone connects to Wi-Fi, learn how to:
You can change how your phone uses mobile data, data roaming, and preferred networks. Learn how to connect to mobile networks.
Tip: Check with your mobile carrier about fees and other details.
Data usage is how much data your phone uploads or downloads using mobile data. Learn how to reduce and manage mobile data usage.
You can share your phone's mobile data connection with other devices via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB tethering and hotspots. Learn how to share your phone’s data connection.
To turn Airplane mode on or off:
- Open your phone's Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet.
- Turn Airplane mode on or off. When Airplane mode is on, Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and Bluetooth are all turned off.
Tips:
- You can connect to Wi-Fi while in Airplane mode. Learn how to connect to Wi-Fi networks.
- 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.
When you're traveling, you can connect to more secure networks with a VPN (virtual private network). Learn how to use virtual private networks.
Important: By default, your phone uses Private DNS with all networks that can use Private DNS. We recommend keeping Private DNS turned on.
To turn Private DNS on or off, or change its settings:
- Open your phone's Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet
Advanced
- If you can't find it, search for "Private DNS." If you still can't find it, get help from your device manufacturer.
- Pick your option:
- Off
- Automatic
- Private DNS provider hostname
Advanced Tip: Private DNS helps secure only DNS questions and answers. It can't protect anything else.