We live in a connected world, where losing your cell phone signal doesn’t just mean you can’t check Instagram. The stakes are now higher, and having no connection could mean getting stuck in the middle of nowhere without directions or missing out on important travel updates and advisories.
That’s why it’s important to know the tips and tricks that work to improve your phone’s reception, like toggling Airplane mode or resetting your network settings. In this story, we’ll take a look at some tried-and-true approaches, as well as some more unique methods, that can help get your phone working at peak performance.
Here’s what you need to know.
Note: Although software across different iPhone models is relatively the same, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel and other Android devices may have different software versions, and so certain settings and where they are located might differ from device to device.
For more, check out how you can use Google Maps when you’re offline and how you can maybe fix your internet when it’s down.
To improve your cell phone service, try these steps first
The settings on your phone can help you get better cell service, but there are other tricks for improving your reception without even touching your phone’s software.
- Move yourself so that there are no obstructions between your phone and any cell towers outside. That might involve stepping away from metal objects or concrete walls, which both kill reception. Instead, get to a window or go outside if possible.
- Remove your phone case. It doesn’t hurt to remove whatever case you have on your phone, especially if it’s thick, so that the phone’s antenna isn’t blocked by anything and can get a better signal.
- Make sure your phone is charged. Searching for and connecting to a stronger signal drains power, so if your phone battery is already low on charge, you may have a difficult time getting good service.
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