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Realme: Turn Wi-Fi On or Off

If your Realme phone will not join a nearby Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi radio itself might be switched off rather than the connection settings being wrong. You can flip Wi-Fi on or off either from the quick settings panel in the status bar or from the dedicated Wi-Fi menu. Leaving Wi-Fi enabled without an active connection also drains the battery faster than it should.

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VersionAndroid 11 · Realme UI 2

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Android 11 · Realme UI 2
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Turn Wi-Fi On or Off auf Realme

Before a Realme phone can join any wireless network, the Wi-Fi radio has to be active. This is controlled independently from the network list, so a switched-off radio looks the same as a missing connection at first glance.

The fastest way to check the status is the quick settings panel: swipe down from the top of the screen and look at the Wi-Fi tile. Tapping it toggles the radio on or off directly, without opening any menu.

For more control, use the full settings path: Tap on SettingsTap on Wi-FiEnable or disable Wi-Fi. This screen also lists all networks in range once the radio is on, and lets you manage saved networks.

Turning Wi-Fi off is worth doing whenever you are not near a trusted network, for example during a commute. An active Wi-Fi radio keeps scanning for networks in the background, which adds a small but constant drain on the battery. If you rely on mobile data instead, switching Wi-Fi off avoids that scanning overhead until you are back in range of your usual network.

Frequently asked questions

Some Realme UI versions re-enable Wi-Fi automatically near saved networks if a related power-saving or auto-connect option is active. Check SettingsWi-FiAdditional settings for a toggle related to automatic reconnection and turn it off if you want Wi-Fi to stay off.