How to turn your old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fix dead spots at home ...

Travelers who are concerned about their network connectivity often think that they need a dedicated travel router, but in reality, an old Android phone can do the same job—and sometimes even better.

March 17, 2026 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google If you have an old Android device ...

Using this Android setting changed the way that my connected devices treat the mobile hotspot and router that I use while traveling.

If you’ve noticed a Wi-Fi signal blind spot in a corner of your home, you’ve probably thought about buying a Wi-Fi repeater to fix it. But did you know that the old Android phone sitting in your ...