Control aeroplane mode, private DNS and other network settings

Important: Some of these steps work only on Android 9 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

1. Open your device's Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet.
3. Tap the setting that you want to change.

To change how and when your device connects to Wi-Fi, learn how to: 

• Connect to Wi-Fi on your Pixel phone.
• Fix Wi-Fi network connection problems.

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 operator about fees and other details.

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.

When you're travelling, you can connect to more secure networks with a VPN (virtual private network). Learn how to use virtual private networks.

Data usage is how much data your phone uploads or downloads using mobile data. Learn how to reduce and manage mobile data usage.

To turn aeroplane mode on or off:

1. Open your device's Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet.
3. Turn Aeroplane mode on or off.

Tips: 

• You can connect to Wi-Fi while in aeroplane mode. Learn how to connect to Wi-Fi networks.
• You can also turn aeroplane mode on or off by swiping down from the top of your screen. Learn how to quickly change common settings.
• If you enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in aeroplane mode, your device remembers your choice. The next time that you turn aeroplane mode on, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will remain on.

Important: By default, your device 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:

1. Open your device's Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet Private DNS.
   • If you can't find it, search for 'Private DNS'. If you still can't find it, get help from your device manufacturer.
3. Pick your option:
   • Off
   • Automatic
   • Private DNS provider hostname
4. Tap Save.

Important: In the United States, some operators may limit Adaptive Connectivity. Contact your operator for details.

Adaptive Connectivity turns on 5G only when your app needs increased speed, like when you stream or download videos.

To turn Adaptive Connectivity on or off:

1. Open your phone’s Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet Adaptive connectivity.
3. Turn Adaptive Connectivity on or off.

Tip: To save battery power, turn on Adaptive Connectivity.