{"id":44272,"date":"2025-07-06T20:56:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T20:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/44272\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T20:56:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T20:56:12","slug":"your-samsung-phone-has-a-secret-wi-fi-menu-you-should-start-using","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/44272\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Samsung phone has a secret Wi-Fi menu you should start using"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Connectivity-Labs-Samsung81.jpg\" data-caption=\"Connectivity Labs (Source: Antony Muchiri)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Connectivity-Labs-Samsung81.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" alt=\"Connectivity Labs (Source: Antony Muchiri)\"\/><\/a>CheckMag Connectivity Labs is a handy tool that lets you do more with your networks.<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/Notebookcheck-Team.212978.0.html?tx_nbc2journalist_pi1%5Bmode%5D=show&amp;tx_nbc2journalist_pi1%5Buid%5D=398&amp;cHash=4767551654d1a1529484ddf4ec803309\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antony Muchiri<\/a> \ud83d\udc41  Published 07\/06\/2025 <br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/Topics.92152.0.html?tag=278\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Samsung<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">After spending years writing about technology, I rarely encounter a feature that is entirely new to me. Yet, Samsung managed to hide a powerful suite of Wi-Fi tools deep within its One UI software.&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">This secret <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-Many-confirmed-specs-and-design-hints-leaked-including-subtle-camera-upgrade.1052437.0.html\" target=\"_self\" class=\"internal-link\" rel=\"noopener\">Samsung <\/a>Wi-Fi menu, called Connectivity Labs, offers a surprising level of control and diagnostic information for your wireless networks. I came across it through a Reddit thread and was immediately impressed by its capabilities.&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">It appears Samsung added this feature sometime in 2023 for phones running One UI 6 or newer. The fact that it&#8217;s tucked away and labeled &#8220;for internal test purposes&#8221; likely explains why so few people know it exists.&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">But trust me, there are genuinely useful tools here that can help you improve your daily Wi-Fi experience.&#13;<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to activate Connectivity Labs<\/strong><br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/fileadmin\/Notebooks\/News\/_nc4\/Activating-Connectivity-Labs-Samsung.jpg\" title=\"Activating Connectivity Labs (Source: Antony Muchiri)\" class=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox=\"13774412\" data-title-id=\"lightbox_title_13774412_1\" data-caption=\"Activating Connectivity Labs (Source: Antony Muchiri)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/csm_Activating-Connectivity-Labs-Samsung_c83448cf70.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"738\" height=\"508\" alt=\"Activating Connectivity Labs (Source: Antony Muchiri)\"\/><\/a>Activating Connectivity Labs (Source: Antony Muchiri)<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">Unlocking this hidden menu is straightforward, though not intuitive. It requires a specific sequence of taps.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, open the <strong>Settings<\/strong> app on your Galaxy phone and go to <strong>Connections<\/strong>, then <strong>Wi-Fi<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and select <strong>Intelligent Wi-Fi<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>On this screen, you need to tap on the words <strong>Intelligent Wi-Fi<\/strong> at the bottom of the screen seven times. A small pop-up will appear, counting down your taps until the feature is enabled.<\/li>\n<li>Once done, a new option, <strong>Connectivity Labs<\/strong>, will appear on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Analyze your home network coverage<\/strong><br \/>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/fileadmin\/Notebooks\/News\/_nc4\/Home-Wi-Fi-inspection.jpg\" title=\"You can check the strength of the Wi-Fi around your home (Source: Antony Muchiri)\" class=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox=\"13774410\" data-title-id=\"lightbox_title_13774410_1\" data-caption=\"You can check the strength of the Wi-Fi around your home (Source: Antony Muchiri)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/csm_Home-Wi-Fi-inspection_4328122b48.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"738\" height=\"508\" alt=\"You can check the strength of the Wi-Fi around your home (Source: Antony Muchiri)\"\/><\/a>You can check the strength of the Wi-Fi around your home (Source: Antony Muchiri)<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">Once you are in the Connectivity Labs menu, you will see a variety of new settings. The first one I recommend trying is Home Wi-Fi inspection. This tool is particularly useful for finding areas in your home with poor signal.&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">After selecting your home network, the feature prompts you to walk around your house. As you move, it tests the connection to your router&#8217;s access points and bands, identifying any spots where the signal is weak. It is a simple way to map out your coverage and decide if you need to reposition your router.&#13;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take control of network switching<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">There are several toggles here that dictate how your phone interacts with Wi-Fi networks. If you have an unlimited mobile data plan, the Switching to mobile data faster toggle is a great option.&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">It tells your phone to abandon a weak Wi-Fi signal more quickly and switch over to your cellular data, preventing those annoying moments when your phone clings to a barely-there connection.&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">Another interesting setting is Auto reconnect to carrier Wi-Fi. Some mobile carriers offer public Wi-Fi hotspots to supplement cellular coverage. Your phone typically connects to these automatically, but if you prefer to control this yourself, you can disable that function from this menu.&#13;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Customize and filter your Wi-Fi list<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">I also like the Customize Wi-Fi list settings page. From here, you can add a filter button to your main Wi-Fi network list.&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">This allows you to quickly narrow down the visible networks to only show, for example, secured networks or those that use the Wi-Fi 6 standard.&#13;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advanced developer options<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">At the bottom of the Connectivity Labs page, there is a Wi-Fi developer options menu with even more granular settings.&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">While many of these are highly technical, the Nearby Wi-Fi information page is very helpful. It shows all the Wi-Fi networks in your vicinity and categorizes their signal strength as Best, Good, Bad, and Worst.<\/p>\n<p>\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/fileadmin\/Notebooks\/News\/_nc4\/Nearby-Wi-Fi-information-page.jpeg\" title=\"Nearby-Wi-Fi-information-page (Source: Antony Muchiri)\" class=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox=\"13774414\" data-title-id=\"lightbox_title_13774414_1\" data-caption=\"Nearby-Wi-Fi-information-page (Source: Antony Muchiri)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/csm_Nearby-Wi-Fi-information-page_357e4e1fc0.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"738\" height=\"764\" alt=\"Nearby-Wi-Fi-information-page (Source: Antony Muchiri)\"\/><\/a>Nearby-Wi-Fi-information-page (Source: Antony Muchiri)<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">This is perfect for when you&#8217;re at a public place with multiple network options and want to choose the strongest one.&#13;<\/p>\n<p class=\"bodytext\">It&#8217;s a mystery why Samsung has buried these useful features so deeply within the settings. While some options are for advanced users, tools like the home Wi-Fi inspection and network filters can benefit almost anyone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/Notebookcheck-Team.212978.0.html?&amp;tx_nbc2journalist_pi1%5Bmode%5D=show&amp;tx_nbc2journalist_pi1%5Buid%5D=398\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/csm_Antony_Muchiri_profile_picture_March_2025_af38cad086.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" alt=\"Antony Muchiri\"\/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/Notebookcheck-Team.212978.0.html?&amp;tx_nbc2journalist_pi1%5Bmode%5D=show&amp;tx_nbc2journalist_pi1%5Buid%5D=398\" class=\"j_name\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antony Muchiri<\/a> &#8211; Tech Writer  &#8211; 22 articles published on Notebookcheck since 2025<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve been obsessed with tech for as long as I can remember, so much so that I\u2019ve become the unofficial &#8220;tech support&#8221; for my entire family. Whether it\u2019s fixing gadgets, explaining specs, or recommending the best buys, I love breaking down tech for everyday people. That passion led me to writing about tech. When I\u2019m not testing gadgets or writing reviews, you\u2019ll probably find me hiking or doom-scrolling car listings (still hunting for my first ride, wish me luck, lol).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CheckMag Connectivity Labs is a handy tool that lets you do more with your networks.Antony Muchiri \ud83d\udc41 Published&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":44273,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[18106,34457,18107,18102,611,18105,18101,18108,10545,2290,11853,34458,34460,34459,158,18104,18103,67,132,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-44272","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mobile","8":"tag-benchmarks","9":"tag-connectivity-labs","10":"tag-graphics-card","11":"tag-laptop","12":"tag-mobile","13":"tag-netbook","14":"tag-notebook","15":"tag-processor","16":"tag-reports","17":"tag-review","18":"tag-reviews","19":"tag-samsung-connectivity-labs","20":"tag-samsung-galaxy-phones","21":"tag-samsung-wi-fi-settings","22":"tag-technology","23":"tag-test","24":"tag-tests","25":"tag-united-states","26":"tag-unitedstates","27":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114808290634455375","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44272","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44272"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44272\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/44273"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44272"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44272"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44272"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}