Airplane mode gives you a quick way to turn off all wireless communications on your PC. Some examples of wireless communications are Wi-Fi, cellular, Bluetooth, GPS, and Near Field Communication (NFC). To turn airplane mode on or off, select the Network icon on the taskbar, then select Airplane mode. Let me know how that pans out. Airplane mode is a setting found on most portable electronics — like phones, tablets, and laptops — that disables wireless transmitters like the cellular radio and Wi-Fi on the device. Airplane Mode is a simulation of the commercial flight experience for an adult passenger, so it features legal use of alcohol and sleeping aids. This content may not be appropriate for all ages, or it may not be appropriate for viewing at work. Airplane Mode's gameplay explores the airline travel experience down to every last detail—from the design of your seat and the seatback in front of you, to the contents of your carry-on bag and smartphone hard drive, to the behaviors of cabin crew and other passengers. The circumstances of your flight will change every time you play. Airplane mode is a setting that gives you a quick way to turn off all wireless communication on your PC. As the name implies, it’s especially useful when you’re on an airplane.
Imagine the internet on your Windows PC stops working without any explanation. That’s what happens when Airplane mode forcefully activates on a Windows 10 running PC. Besides the internet, airplane mode also disables Bluetooth, cellular network, and other wireless connections.
While airplane mode is helpful to work offline and conserve battery life, things can get frustration if it doesn’t turn off properly. Yes, a lot of users are also struggling to switch off the airplane mode.
Don’t worry. We present to you a few fixes that will turn off the airplane mode on your Windows 10 PC. Let’s check them out.
1. Restart PC
If the airplane mode isn’t turning off, start by restarting your PC. Sometimes this simple fix can do wonders.
2. Turn off Airplane Mode Properly
At times, the airplane mode activates accidentally. After restarting your PC, you should try turning off the airplane mode correctly. You can turn it off from the action center, settings, using a dedicated key on the keyboard, and more ways. We have covered the various methods of turning it off in detail. You should check them out before moving ahead.
3. Reset Network Settings
Network Reset is a handy feature that helps to fix most of the wireless network-related problems in a Windows 10 PC. However, resetting network settings will make your laptop forget your Wi-Fi details, VPN connections, and ethernet networks. The network adapters will also be reset. So before you take this step, make sure you have the necessary details related to the Wi-Fi setup which includes password, IP address, and other information.
To reset the network settings, follow these steps:
Step 1: Launch Windows Settings either from Start Menu or using the keyboard shortcut Windows Key + I.
Step 2: Click on Network & Internet.
Step 3: On the screen that appears, scroll down and hit the Network reset option.
Step 4: A confirmation screen will appear. Click on Reset and wait for some time. Hopefully, airplane mode will be turned off.
After your PC restarts, check if the Airplane mode is switched off.
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Sometimes, Radio Management Service gets disabled accidentally resulting your computer keeping stuck in the airplane mode. To fix it, follow these steps:
Step 1: Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
Step 2: Type services.msc to open Services on your PC.
Step 3: Scroll down and look for Radio Management Service. First, make sure it’s showing Running under Status. If it’s not, right-click on it and select Start.
Step 4: Right-click again and select Properties.
Step 5: In the General tab, under Startup type select Automatic. Save the changes.
5. Check Network Adapters
Network Adapters might lose necessary files when you remove a malware or any unwanted software that had access to those files. So it is a good idea to inspect if the network adapters are showing up properly in the Device Manager.
For that, follow these steps:
Step 1: Right-click on the Start Menu icon and select Device Manager from it.
Step 2: Check under Network adapters. If you see any WAN Miniport with a yellow mark, you need to fix it.
Step 3: Right-click on the Miniport and select Update driver. Follow the on-screen instructions. If that doesn’t fix the issue, click on Scan for hardware changes and update the drivers for relevant components with a yellow exclamation mark.
6. Change Startup Type
Another thing that you can try to turn off airplane mode is to change the startup type. For that, follow the given steps:
Step 1: Press Windows key + R to open the Run box.
Step 2: Type msconfig and hit Enter.
Step 3: Under the General tab, change the Startup selection to Normal startup. Click Ok.
Step 4: Restart your PC. Hopefully, you will be out of the airplane mode.
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Power Settings are equally capable of hampering the airplane mode as it might not wake up on sleep or startup. You can change the Power Settings to correct such behavior.
Here are the steps for the same.
Step 1: Open Device Manager by right-clicking on the Start Menu icon.
Step 2: Under the Network adapters section, right-click on your network adapter and select Properties.
Step 3: Go to the Power Management tab. Uncheck ‘Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power’ option. Save your changes.
Step 4: Restart your laptop.
8. Check Your Antivirus
Strict restrictions of the antivirus software installed on your computer can mess with the airplane mode. Check if an update is available for the security software, and install it if there is one. Also, try disabling the antivirus for some time. Restart your laptop after that. If the problem is fixed, then the issue lies with the antivirus.
9. Troubleshoot Network
Windows 10 offers a dedicated troubleshooting mechanism to fix any network related issue. Here’s how to launch it.
Step 1: Open Windows Settings and go to Update & Security.
Step 2: Select the Troubleshoot option from the left sidebar.
Step 3: Click on Internet Connections followed by Run the troubleshooter button. Complete the process. If the issue still exists, click on Network Adapter and run its troubleshooter.
Step 4: Restart your PC. The airplane mode should have been turned off.
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Using airplane mode only makes sense when it is required. Otherwise, it can get quite annoying if the airplane mode refuses to turn off. Not only you lose access to the internet, but also other network activities cease to function properly. We hope the above solutions fixed your problem. Let us know if you found another trick to fix the issue.
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Many users are often confused by three options on their phone. They wonder, ‘Is airplane mode the same as do not disturb’ and ‘Why to use DND mode instead of putting the iPhone on silent?’ In this post, we will answer all such confusions related to the differences between airplane, silent, and do not disturb mode on iOS and iPadOS.
Let’s check the purpose of each mode, followed by which one to use and when.
What Is Silent Mode on iPhone
Silent mode is the basic feature that you must be familiar with. It makes the notifications inaudible or quiet, thus putting your phone on silent. The notifications can be from a call, message, chat apps, email, social apps, etc. All types of notifications are silenced. However, the device screen will light up every time you receive a notification. The notification banners will also show up, but the tone won’t be audible.
Typically, your iPhone will vibrate in silent mode, but you can disable it by going to Settings > Sound. Turn off the toggle for Vibrate on Silent.
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To enable or disable silent mode, open the Control center on your iPhone or iPad. Tap on the bell icon to enable it. When the bell icon is red, it means your phone is on silent. Tap on the icon again to turn off silent mode. Alternatively, decrease the ringer volume to a minimum.
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Do not disturb mode is the customized version of silent mode. It’s a silent mode with additional features. Apart from silencing the notifications, the device screen won’t light up. The phone won’t vibrate. Neither a notification banner will appear when you receive any notification in DND mode.
When you enable DND, you will not see or hear the incoming alerts. But if you check your notification panel or the lock screen, all the notifications received during the DND time will be happily sitting there waiting for you to act on them. Essentially, with the DND mode enabled, you will not be disturbed from your current task. Get the idea behind the name? Do Not Disturb.
Note: Alarms will still go through when do not disturb mode is enabled. So don’t worry about that.Coming to do not disturb mode features, you can customize DND to allow calls from certain contacts. Use it to silence everyone except the ones on your Favorites list. You can even schedule DND so that it activates and turns off automatically at a specified time. Interestingly, you get a Repeated call setting where a second call from the same person will be audible within three minutes. It comes handy in case of emergencies if your phone is on do not disturb mode. You will find all these customizations under Settings > Do Not Disturb.
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To enable the do not disturb mode, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb. Turn on the toggle for Do Not Disturb. Alternatively, tap on the crescent moon icon in the Control Center. You can also schedule the mode to activate it automatically.
When enabled, you will see the crescent moon icon on the status bar of your iPhone, if there’s room for it depending on the notch size of your phone. You will see the DND notification on the lock screen as well. To disable it, repeat the steps and disable the mode.
What Is Airplane Mode on the iPhone
Essentially designed for flights - hence the name airplane or flight mode, this mode needs to be enabled in flights for safety reasons to avoid interference with aircraft signals. But you can use it in your daily life as well.
Unlike silent or do not disturb modes that do not affect your network connections, anything that requires signal turns off by activating airplane mode. So your cellular network, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connections are automatically disabled.
Note: On iOS 13 and above, Bluetooth connections remain active when airplane mode is turned on. That is done to keep your paired Bluetooth devices connected such as Bluetooth headsets. You can listen to music on airplane mode.However, you can enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth manually after activating airplane mode. That means you can use your Wi-Fi at your home, office, or during flights (if available). But your cellular network cannot be enabled.
How to Enable and Disable Airplane Mode
Similar to the DND mode, airplane mode can be activated from Control Center and Settings. In Settings, you will find Airplane Mode. Turn on the toggle next to it or press the airplane icon in the Control Center. When enabled, you will see an airplane icon in the notification bar. Then, repeat steps to disable it.
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If you are still confused about what happens to the most important functions on your phone – messages, calls, notifications, and data, here are your answers.
You will receive your messages, calls, and notifications from other apps normally in both silent and do not disturb mode. But you won't be alerted when in silent or the DND mode. You can create exceptions when in DND mode. You can use your phone as you normally do under both modes. You can still access all the apps and data within them. You can even listen to music in both modes. To sum it up, do not disturb mode is the silent mode on steroids.
On the contrary, airplane mode is a toned-down version of shutting down your phone. Unlike shutting down the phone, you can still go through your photos, notes, and other offline data. However, you will be disconnected from the rest of the world when you enable the airplane mode. Once you disable the mode, you will receive the missed alerts depending on the app.
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The silent mode comes handy when you want to turn off the alerts on your phone quickly. Use silent mode when you want to silence everything on your phone without any exceptions. For instance, you can use it in a theatre while watching a movie or a play.
Use Do not disturb mode when you don’t want to be disturbed at all – not even from the screen lighting up. This mode can be used when working or your phone is lying on the table next to the computer. Putting your phone on DND will prevent it from lighting up frequently and alerting you about incoming notifications. You can work in peace without any distractions. DND can be used at night as well or when you want to allow alerts from specific people only while keeping others on mute.
Airplane mode has several benefits. For starters, use it when you want to take a break from the internet or calls. Airplane mode also helps in conserving battery for most of the signal receptors are disabled. It also comes handy when you are traveling to a different country where roaming charges are higher. Putting your phone on an airplane mode will help you in saving money. Last but not least, airplane mode proves beneficial for troubleshooting various issues on your iPhone or iPad. If you are facing issues with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or mobile, turn airplane mode on and off to fix them.
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The answer depends on your need. If you simply want to silence your phone, choose between silent or do not disturb mode. But if you want to disconnect from the outer world completely, go with airplane mode. I like do not disturb mode over the others as it offers customizations. The DND mode lets you choose how and when you want to disconnect from the world. The power lies in my hands.
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