#Test wireless signal strength install#
#Test wireless signal strength full#

Observe how the signal changes based on location (using the same phone and SIM card) if the signal regularly changes between locations, then this is the primary reason for your weak signal. Generally, a weak signal is due to either poor network operator performance or bad quality signal reception from your phone. What if your phone suffers from weak signals?

#Test wireless signal strength full#

The results menu displays your full test history in detail. Click on 'More' for detailed results, including the phone model, test time, and location. The app will display ping, download/upload speed test results, and ranking. Launch the app to automatically connect to the server.

#Test wireless signal strength install#

Go to App Store, download and install the 'Speed Test' app. Network speed and phone signal are not the same, however the network speed reflects the signal strength to some degree. Note: The tested iPhone system version is iOS 10.0.1. To revert the signal number to the standard indicator, simply dial '*3001#12345#*' again. Long press the Home button until your phone returns to the home screen, the signal indicator will turn into a number. Long press the Power button to view the power off interface, then release – do not power off. The closer the signal is to zero, the stronger the signal. The number on the upper left hand corner represents the signal strength indicator, the test time is on the bottom center. Dial and call '*3001#12345#*' to enter iOS Field Test mode. It's much easier to test it on iOS, just try the following methods: Method 1: Use the iOS Field Test A chart displays the signal strength in real-time. Launch the app to view system information and network information, including WLAN, cell location, net type, net strength, data state, IP, phone type, etc. Search for, download and install ' Network Signal Info Pro' from Google Play. 'Network Signal Info Pro' provides information on your current network (cellular or WiFi). If your phone signal strength is above -90dBm, it will support phone communication however, if call quality is intermittent, your phone may be faulty. Under -90 means your phone talking may be intermittent.Above -90 indicates basic communication is possible.-50 to -40 means an excellent signal (your phone is close to the base station).The following is a rough guide to signal strength (dBm): You will see two numbers, the first indicates phone signal strength (dBm), with 0 - 50dBm representing excellent signal strength. Go to settings: Settings - About phone - Status - Signal strength. The two most common methods involve checking your system settings and using a dedicated app. What if your phone suffers from weak signals? Checking signal strength on Android phones