How to Change Hotspot Frequency in Android

Do you know your Android phone can share its internet with other phones and devices? You probably heard about hotspots, which can transfer internet from your phone to another phone or device. It’s a very useful function that can help devices to access the internet without having their own internet.

hotspot lets your phone share internet like a small Wi-Fi box. But did you know you can also change how it sends the signal? You can make your hotspot connect from a long distance and speed up your hotspot internet.

In this article, I will explain to you what hotspot frequency is and how you can change your hotspot frequency to speed up or make it connect from a long distance.

What is Hotspot Frequency?

When you use a hotspot, your phone sends out a signal using a frequency band. There are mainly two types:

• 2.4 GHz (Gigahertz)
• 5 GHz

1. 2.4 GHz

• Works with almost all devices.
• Has longer range, means you can connect from a long distance.
• A bit slower than 5 GHz.

2. 5 GHz

• Works only with newer phones or laptops.
• Has faster internet speed.
• Works when devices close to each other.

So, if your phone and other devices support 5 GHz, it’s good to use it. But if some devices can’t find the hotspot, switch back to 2.4 GHz.

Why Change Hotspot Frequency?

Here are some reasons to change the frequency:

• To get faster speed (use 5 GHz).
• To connect older devices (use 2.4 GHz).
• To connect from a long distance (use 2.4 GHz)
• To avoid signal problems.

Now let’s learn how to do it step-by-step.

Steps to Change Hotspot Frequency on Android

(Note: Settings may look a little different on some phones like Samsung, Redmi, or Realme, but the steps are almost same.)

Step 1: Open Settings

• Unlock your phone.
• Open Settings app.

Step 2: Tap on “Connections and sharing”

• Inside settings, find and tap Network & Internet or Connections and sharing.

Step 3: Go to “Hotspot & Tethering”

• Tap on Hotspot & Tethering.
• Or tap on Wi-Fi Hotspot/personal hotspot.

Step 4: Tap on “Hotspot Setting”

• Tap on Hotspot settings or Advanced settings.
• You’ll see something called AP Band or Hotspot Band.

Step 5: Choose the Frequency

• Tap on it. You will see options:
  • 2.4 GHz
  • 5 GHz
• Choose the one you want.

Step 6: Save and Turn On the Hotspot

• Tap Save or go back.
• Now turn ON your Wi-Fi Hotspot.

That’s it! Now your hotspot will work with the frequency that you choose.

Which One Should You Choose?

Final Tips

• If other device can’t find your hotspot then witch it to 2.4 GHz.
• For fast internet, use 5 GHz, but stay close to the phone.
• Not all phones support 5 GHz. If you don’t see the option, your phone might support only 2.4 GHz.

Conclusion

You can easily change your hotspot frequency on your Android device you just need to know the right steps. You can change the frequency according to your situation. For long-distance use, use 2.4 GHz, and for more speed use 5 GHz.