Introduction
This guide explains how to lock down a mobile carrier on your device to prevent it from continually searching for connections. By toggling off the Wi-Fi and manually selecting a stable network carrier, you can improve device performance and reduce battery usage.
Steps to Lock Down a Carrier
- Turn Off Wi-Fi
- Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to access quick settings.
- Tap the wording under the Wi-Fi symbol, then toggle off Wi-Fi.
- Open Settings
- Tap the Settings icon (cogwheel).
- If prompted, use the password
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.
- Access Mobile Network Settings
- Navigate to Network & Internet.
- Tap Mobile Network.
- Go to Advanced settings.
- Disable the toggle for Automatically Select Network and press OK when prompted.
- Select a Stable Network Carrier
Choose a stable network carrier from the list displayed (e.g., AT&T, Verizon, etc.).