Have an old Android phone sitting around? Use it to boost your home Wi-Fi

First, connect the old phone to your home Wi-Fi network. Then open the phone’s settings and look for a feature called Mobile ...

How I turned my old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fixed dead spots at home

The process is free, easy to set up, and doesn't use mobile data while helping you avoid upgrading to a mesh network.
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This light-based Wi-Fi alternative wants to supercharge your next phone's connection

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6 hidden Android connectivity features on Android you should use more often

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