Samsung’s Secret Wi-Fi Tool: How to Unlock It Now
Discover Samsung’s hidden Connectivity Labs menu with smart Wi-Fi tools, inspection features, and advanced settings. Learn how to unlock it easily now.
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A little-known Wi-Fi settings panel buried inside Samsung Galaxy phones is now gaining attention online for offering deep customization tools. Called "Connectivity Labs," the feature is tucked away in the Intelligent Wi-Fi menu and provides enhanced network diagnostics and controls.
How to Enable Connectivity Labs
Users must navigate through multiple menus to access this hidden tool:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "Connections."
3. Select "Wi-Fi."
4. Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
5. Choose "Intelligent Wi-Fi."
6. Repeatedly tap on the "Intelligent Wi-Fi" title until the phone prompts that Connectivity Labs is now available.
Once unlocked, the menu appears under the Intelligent Wi-Fi section.
The panel displays a detailed breakdown of Wi-Fi usage trends and signal quality over the past week. It introduces tools that evaluate and optimize home network performance, such as:
* Home Wi-Fi Inspection: Walk around your space while the phone maps signal strength across different router bands and access points.
* Smart Mobile Data Switching: Enables faster transitions from weak Wi-Fi signals to mobile data, which benefits users with generous data plans.
* Carrier Wi-Fi Control: Toggle auto-reconnect for public Wi-Fi from carriers like Xfinity or Spectrum.
* **Custom Wi-Fi Network Filters**: Sort available connections by security type or protocol, including Wi-Fi 6 support.
* Developer Wi-Fi Tools: Access advanced diagnostics under the "Wi-Fi developer options" submenu.
* Nearby Wi-Fi Assessment: See real-time signal ratings of surrounding networks categorized as Best, Good, Bad, or Worst.
Connectivity Labs was first introduced quietly in 2023 and is available on Samsung devices running One UI 6, One UI 7, and One UI 8 Beta. Many users remained unaware until a recent discussion surfaced on Reddit’s r/SamsungGalaxy.
Though not promoted widely by Samsung, these features offer practical benefits for users seeking improved Wi-Fi performance and smarter network switching. The tool may be buried, but for those willing to dig through menus, it unlocks a powerful layer of wireless control.
