How to Disable Samsung’s Smart Network Switch to Avoid Too Much Data Usage

This will obviously use more mobile data. If you’re one of the many people who choose to use as little mobile data as possible in order to save money, Smart Network Switch is probably a downside, not an upside. Since it doesn’t technically disconnect from the Wi-Fi network, it still shows that there’s an active Wi-Fi connection, despite using mobile data. So, basically, you have no way of knowing when it’s using Wi-Fi or mobile data, and your usage can skyrocket without you realizing it.

If that sounds like you, here’s how to disable the feature.

Alright, with that out of the way, the first thing you’ll want to do is jump into the Settings menu by pulling down the Notification shade and tapping the cog icon.

One of the first options in this menu should be Wi-Fi. Go ahead and open that.

In the top right corner of the Wi-Fi menu, there’s a button that reads MORE. Tap that, then select Smart network switch.

This will bring up a dialog box with a short explanation of what Smart Network Switch does, along with two options: On and Off. Select the appropriate one for what you’re trying to do here, which should automatically close this box.

That’s it—you’re finished.