What is flight mode (airplane mode) on a smartphone?
Have you ever noticed a note on your smartphone’s network settings and control panel, called an airplane icon or “flight mode” (flight mode)? How does this work? In what situation is it necessary and what are the benefits?
What is airplane mode?
Airplane mode is a setting available on almost all smartphones. When activated, all types of wireless network (call, SMS, Internet access, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) are turned off and a special icon appears in the status bar. However, all other functions (listening to music, reading a book or watching video, etc.) that do not require a network connection will be available.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions are also available without completely disabling airplane mode.
Why this regimen?
Originally, the aircraft mode was designed so that passengers on board would not interfere with the aircraft’s many sensors and electronics. However, even without the use of air transport, this mode has many advantages:
Instead of restarting the smartphone
If you run into any problems with your mobile connection or Wi-Fi connection, restarting the network by turning your smartphone off and on may be the solution. But it takes a certain amount of time and if you don’t want to wait, just turn the airplane mode on and off. Some mobile operators also require you to turn off your smartphone after purchasing an internet package (so that money is not deducted from your main account). In this case, you can also use the airplane mode.
• Why does restarting the phone solve common problems?
(https://t.me/gsmgurus_FAQ/653) So that no one bothers
An effective way to protect yourself from calls in a variety of situations (at work, study, meeting). Especially during sleep, when using the smartphone as an alarm clock, it is only possible to activate the airplane mode without turning it off completely.
• What is the “Do Not Disturb” mode on your smartphone and why do you need it (https://t.me/gsmgurus_FAQ/636)?
When giving a smartphone to children to play
They often hold a smartphone in their hand to comfort children. The result is a series of random calls or messages to contacts. In this case, the aircraft mode can provide security. Also, when there is no network or internet on the smartphone, apps and games do not show various advertisements either.
Save battery power when the mobile signal (antenna) is not stable
The worse the network signal, the faster the battery is consumed. This is because the device transmitter (radio block) has to operate at a high voltage to make a connection to the network. Therefore, the use of airplane mode in places where the mobile signal is weak (subway, tunnel) helps to save smartphone battery power.
Q: Do you use airplane mode on your smartphone and in what situations?
