How To Boost Up Your Wifi Speed On Android Device

Change your Wi-Fi frequency band to 5 GHz

Most Android devices can run on the 5 GHz frequency band, as well as the old 2.4 GHz band. What does this mean? On the higher frequencies, like 5 GHz, there's much more free space on the spectrum. There are 23 channels of 20 MHz each on the 5 GHz frequency, which is much more than the 14 channels offered on 2.4 GHz. Because the channels don't overlap, you're likely to get better signal on your Wi-Fi.
If your router works on the 5 GHz band (most recent routers do), then switch your phone over to that band too by going to Settings > Wi-Fi > Advanced > Wi-Fi frequency band then tap Auto. This will ensure that your phone runs on the 5 GHz band when possible.



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Make sure your phone uses the 5 GHz band when possible by setting the frequency band to 'Auto'

Precisely track your Wi-Fi signal

Do you sometimes find yourself wandering around an area or building looking for the perfect signal, but find that those Wi-Fi bars just aren't quite accurate enough? To really pin down the spots with the best Wi-Fi signal in your area, download Wi-Fi Signal Booster, tap Manual Boost, then keep your eye on the red line as you slowly wander around an area looking for the best signal.
The closer the red line (current signal) is to the yellow line (available signal), the better. Tap Automatic Improvement to get a quick but big boost to your Wi-Fi signal.



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Manually track your Wi-Fi signal to find the signal sweet spot.

Tell your phone to avoid poor connections

In the Android Settings menu there is a nice little option that tells your phone to avoid poor Wi-Fi connections, meaning that while it is scanning for available networks it will actually avoid trying to connect to those with poor signals. This will save you a lot in terms of power and frustration. Just go to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap the overflow menu button and then Advanced. Here you will see the check box to avoid poor connections.



AndroidPIT WiFi Avoid Poor Connections

Update your radio or firmware

If you're receiving OTA updates from your carrier or manufacturer then this probably doesn't apply to you, but if you are running custom ROMs you may find yourself occasionally needing to manually update the radio on your Android. As an example, here's how to update the bootloader and radio on the Nexus 5. You should also make sure you're on the latest version of Android to ensure the best performance. To check this, go to Settings > About > Software updates.



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If you're not on the OTA trail, you may need to update your radio manually.

Check if your phone case is blocking signal

Many phone cases actually make your Wi-Fi signal worse, especially if they contain metal, which is often used for added protection or kick stands. To see if your case is affecting your Wi-Fi signal, do an Ookla speed test with the case off, then, in the same location, put the case back on and perform the test again. If you see a difference when using your case you may want to look at alternatives.



AndroidPIT Ookla SpeedTest Results
If you notice a decrease in Wi-Fi speed from no case (left) to with case (right) then you need to reconsider your case.
Speedtest.netInstall on Google Play

Learn which Wi-Fi access point is the best

One way to do this is using the Wi-Fi analyzer app which houses three useful functions. Firstly it provides the best channel to use for your particular network. Without going into details, it allows you to optimize the network and means you don't have to be a technical whizz-kid to do so. 
Secondly it assesses which network in the area has the most stable connection, which often isn't the one which your phone connects to by default. Lastly, it offers easy access to network information such as your IP address, network gateway, DNS, etc. It's not essential, but useful for power-users.  



androidpit wifi analyzer screenshot
Wi-Fi analyzer can give you a quick view of what is the best wireless network nearby.
Wifi AnalyzerInstall on Google Play

Put your router in the perfect spot

Another simple trick that can greatly improve the Wi-Fi connection at home is the optimization of the router's location.Often it is placed right next to the phone or cable outlet, but this is rarely the best for your connection. If you can move it, take a look at the Wi-Fi FDTD solver app that allows you to see at a glance how your router signal is doing. 



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