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A mobile data connection is always on to go as it’s beneficial where there is no wifi available. On the other hand, having a high-speed wifi network is ideal in many situations, such as downloading high-graphic games, large files, streaming 4K content, etc.
Occasionally, your Samsung Phone or Tab may switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data automatically. However, it’s easy to resolve, this may cause unexpected interruption while downloading or watching a video and, in worst case, additional data charges. Fortunately, there are plenty of troubleshooting solutions. Below are workarounds to prevent your Samsung flagship from switching to Wi-Fi and mobile data automatically.
1. Ensure The Router Is Turned ON
First and foremost, verify the router is enabled. Conversely, it’s feasible you are far from the router range. To be sure, restart your router by detaching it from the power outlet and reconnecting it after a few minutes. If it’s still not working, contact a service provider.
2. Check Wi-Fi Settings
On your Samsung phone or Tab, head to the Settings App. Click on Connections. Click on Wi-Fi and ensure your device is connected to a preferable wifi network. To ensure your device connects automatically to the wifi network next time, follow the steps below.
- Head to the Settings.
- Choose Connections.
- Hit on the Wi-Fi.
- Click on the Settings Icon next to Wi-Fi.
- And then enable the toggle next to Auto Connect.
That’s It!
3. Check Your Wi-Fi Connection Strength
You can also check the network speed and verify if the Wi-Fi connection isn’t slow. Conversely, you can also verify your ISP. If there is an outage, wifi will not work and get connected to cellular data to carry on your work.
4. Forget Wi-Fi Network And Reconnect
If there is no ISP or signal problems, then forgetting your Wi-Fi and reconnecting it from scratch may also help. But before that, ensure you have a Wi-Fi password, as it will be needed to connect.
- Go to the Settings App.
- Choose Connections.
- Hit on Wi-Fi.
- Select Settings Gear Icon next to the connected Wi-Fi.
- Tap on the Forget at the bottom right corner.
5. See If There Are Issues With Your Wi-Fi Network
If your smartphone detects a problem with Wi-Fi, you will likely see No Internet at bottom of the connected Wi-Fi.
6. Disable Mobile Data
You can turn off mobile data to prevent your device from connecting to Mobile Data instead of Wi-Fi.
7. Disable Power Saving Mode
Low data mode aspect helps to prevent data usage from draining faster. When enabled, your Samsung flagship will stop specific background tasks and updates.
So if you are using Wi-Fi in power-saving mode and Samsung smart network switch, your device may switch to Mobile data if it offers a stronger connection. To disable it, swipe down the notification panel, search, and tap on Power Saving Mode to disable.
8. Turn Off Samsung Smart Switch Network
To offer the best experience to the users, your Samsung phone or Tab will establish the fastest connection. For instance, your device find cellular data faster and more stable than your Wi-Fi; it will connect to mobile data in no time. And there is a chance it is causing Wi-fi switching to mobile data. For that, follow the steps below.
- Go to the Settings App.
- Select Connections.
- Tap on Wi-Fi.
- Select More Icon from the top right corner.
- Hit Advanced.
- And disable the toggle next Switch To Mobile Data.
That’s It!
9. Turn Off VPN
Connecting the VPN is excellent, but sometimes it results in slow internet speed. So if you are recently been using it on your device, immediately turn it off.
10. Update Your OS
Your Samsung flagship keeps switching from Wi-Fi to mobile data, and keeping it outdated for longer is an invitation to bugs and glitches. Thus, updating the Samsung device can fix the issue. For that, head to Settings. Choose Software Update. Further, let the system check for updates; if available, tap on Download And Install.
11. Restart Your Samsung Phone Or Tab
Restarting the Samsung phone or Tab is usual practice to fix minor glitches and issues. For that, long-press the Power Button. Select Green Restart Icon from the Power-Off Menu and let the procedure finish.
12. Reset Network Settings
When non of the above solutions work, the next step is resetting network settings. This will forget all your Wi-Fi networks and password. So before that, make sure you have a password for preferable network.
- Select Settings App.
- Choose General Management.
- Hit Reset.
- Tap Reset Network Settings.
- Further, choose Reset Settings.
- Enter the passcode, pattern, or PIN.
- Lastly, hit Reset.
Fix switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data automatically!
The tips and tricks mentioned above in blog post will stop your Samsung phone or Tab from switching Wi-Fi to mobile data. If not, it’s time to Contact Samsung Support Team.
