How to check the signal strength on any Android phone

Modern smartphones can do so much that it’s easy to forget that at the core of most smartphone features is a stable connection. Whether it’s a Wi-Fi connection or mobile data, smartphones would quickly lose their smarts without proper connectivity.

But, how exactly do you measure the networking capabilities of a smartphone? While signal bars on your status bar will only tell you half the story, here’s how you can properly check the signal strength of any Android phone.

How to check the signal strength on any Android phone

To get an accurate look at your cellular reception levels, you can simply use a third-party app from the Google Play Store. Head to the Play Store and search for ‘signal strength’.

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You should see a lot of applications. Download and try any of them, and every app should show you the signal level in dBm (decibel miliWatt). For instance, Signal Strength by developer Lakshman offers an easy-to-understand look at your signal metrics.

The scale of signal strength goes from 0 to 100 dBm, but in reverse. This means the closer the signal is to 0 dBm, the better the signal. You can use this metric to measure your signal strength in various parts of your house, in your office, or pretty much anywhere you go.

As an extra benefit, most of these apps will also offer a measuring tool for Wi-Fi connectivity, something you can use to find out the best location in your home for the strongest Wi-Fi signal.

That is how you can easily check the signal strength on any Android smartphone. You can also find similar apps on iOS to check signal strengths on any iPhone.

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