Network mode allows you to change which networks are available for incoming calls and notifications on your phone. Network mode can be a life-saver when it comes to staying connected while out in public or when work requires you to be on a specific network for calls and notifications.
Network mode was originally introduced as an option in mobile apps, making it easier for people to stay connected while away from home. These days, there are plenty of free app that offer network mode and you can choose which one you want to use.
This is not the only way to access network mode, however. You can also do it through the phone’s settings.
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LTE-only or CDMA
If you have a LTE-only or CDMA-only Galaxy S6, you should know that it has the option to be in Network Mode. In Network Mode, your phone will use only its cellular signal to talk to your phone company and obtain an update for your phone. This is great if you are traveling and want to ensure that you have Internet access, but it can be fun to watch TV and hear only when someone calls or when someone sends a message.
Network Mode was created so that when your phone receives an incoming call or message, it knows who the person is so that it can answer promptly. If the person on the other end of the call or message does not reply, then the network on your phone can send a reply back to them.
This feature should not be used for making and receiving calls, because then people would think that their Galaxy S6 was expensive because of its CDMA capability. However, this mode is great for watching a movie or two while studying how this bullet point applies to you.
Global mode
When a phone is running in regional mode, it means it is using its local features, such as notifications, apps, and data, differently from how the rest of the world uses them.
For example, in Europe, people use app shortcuts as Menu/Intro screen button symbols are rare. So when you press an app icon shortcut on a phone or tablet, it should launch the corresponding application.
Similarly, data plans have been superseded by LTE plans that have no data components. As a result of these differences in technology vs. culture, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 respectively have Global Mode and Regional Mode.
In Global Mode, only global applications and settings are changed which shows how much different from standard mobile technology this phone is. In Regional Mode, only regional apps and settings are changed which shows how closely tied to home territory this phone is.
Automatically detect mode
Entering automatically detect mode does not mean you are in it! It will try to recognize your phone by setting network mode, but if it does not, you have the option to turn off automatically detect mode.
Having automatic detect mode turned on will prevent you from having to manually turn it on and off via the Mode Hub. It is also a good way to protect yourself against total loss of service or theft, as a disables the service lock screen feature.
There are a couple of ways to enable automatic detect mode. The simplest is via the Mode Hub, where you can set a value between “on” and “off”. You can also do this via Settings, depending on which version of Android you have.
Wi-Fi mode
If you are using your Galaxy S6 in the traditional wireless mode where your phone is held against a router or computer, then you should change the mode to Wi-Fi mode. This will save you from having to connect your device to a computer or router to use the Internet.
This is useful if you are using your device outside or on a boat, because no one at the dock or boat will have an Internet connection.
By making your device in Wi-Fi mode, it will take more time to connect to an online service, which may be worth it if you are taking an important app or game that requires a quick connection.
You can also choose not to use a USB connector for charging, as many computers now support Thunderbolt technology. This will save you having to manually connect and disconnect cables when using an app such as iTunes or Android™ App Store.
Power saving mode
When a device is in power saving mode, it will prevent any notifications or prompts for notifications. This can help save some battery life, and prevent you from being alerted to new features or updates.
Newer devices can have a feature called automatic update, which sends new software versions to your device. If your device has automatic update enabled, you will be notified via a notification alert every time an update is available.
If you do not want the device to send out notifications when an update is available, then use network mode. This can help keep your phone safe from people trying to hack it, and only allow for trusted apps onto it.
To use network mode, you must be physically in touch with another person or group. This can help protect your phone from someone who is not trustworthy who wants to send inappropriate messages or content into it.
Normal mode
In Network Mode, your screen will turn black and you will hear a beep. This is the normal mode of your phone. In this mode, you can ignore alerts and notifications. You can also switch between networks using this mode.
In Network Mode, your phone will not recognize any of its features such as messaging apps or web browsing tools. Only personal messages and selected web pages or apps will work.
Some apps may not work properly due to the lack of data data connection. However, Web browsing and messaging applications work fine in Network Mode so you do not need to go into another mode to do these things.
Device only mode
if you are already in the market for a new device, you might be interested in looking into device only mode. This mode will keep your phone completely off of any networks and accessible through online shopping sites and store pickup.
This is a great mode to have if you want to keep control over your phone while using the latest technology and apps. With this mode, you will still be able cortifiable through apps and text messages, though.
Apps and technologies are always changing fast, making it hard to maintain an exclusive network mode. Once themode onto the new phones, they will automatically switch back into network mode once they are connected to a network.
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