WiFi 5G

Check and scan Wifi hotspot by the specific band (2.4G or 5G)

WiFi 5G: Check & Scan Wifi Hotspots Easily

"WiFi 5G" is a convenient Android app that allows users to verify if their mobile device supports the 5GHz WiFi band and scan available WiFi hotspots in either 2.4G or 5G frequencies. It simplifies checking mobile capabilities and connecting to high-speed networks, enhancing user experience in areas where 5G wifi is available.
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By: Widget7
Version: 1.2.5 (Last updated: 2024-09-22)
Creation date: 2019-11-08
Permissions
Phone: modify phone state, read phone status and identity
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
  • modify battery statistics
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • change network connectivity
  • connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi
  • full network access
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • modify system settings
  • install shortcuts

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App summary

Why use the Wifi 5G Band helper?

*More and more mobiles and wireless routes have supported Wifi 5Ghz Band . forget the complex manual and phone menu , we need a simple way to check the capability of mobile before buying new devices .
*In more and more public or private place , 5G wifi routes are now ready to be deployed .We need a tool to scan and connect it .

What is the Wifi 5G Band helper?

*Wifi 5G Band helper is a useful one-key widget with two major functions -
1.Check the mobile whether support Wifi 5G band
2.Scan Wifi hotspot by the specific band (2.4G or 5G)

How to use the Wifi 5G Band helper?
*Click "Check Wifi 5G Band" to check mobile
*Click "5G" to scan 5Ghz hotspots if your mobile support 5G band

What is the difference between 2.5 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi?

The primary differences between the 2.4 GHz and 5GHz wireless frequencies are range and bandwidth. 5GHz provides faster data rates at a shorter distance, whereas 2.4GHz offers coverage for farther distances, but may perform at slower speeds. This article describes the differences between 2.4 GHz and 5GHz frequencies, and offers suggestions for choosing the frequency that is best for your situation.

Range (how far your data can travel):

In most cases, the higher the frequency of a wireless signal, the shorter its range, or how far your data can travel, will be. The biggest reason for this is that higher frequency signals cannot penetrate solid objects like walls and floors as well as lower frequency signals. Thus, the 2.4 GHz has a farther range than the 5 GHz frequency.

Bandwidth (speed):

Higher frequencies allow faster transmission of data, also known as bandwidth. Higher bandwidth means that files will download and upload faster, and high-bandwidth applications such as streaming video will perform much smoother and faster. Therefore, the 5GHz with its higher bandwidth will provide much faster data connections than 2.4 GHz.

Interference:

Many devices only use the 2.4 GHz frequency, and these devices are all attempting to use the same “radio space” which can cause overcrowding of the channels. The 5GHz band has 23 available channels for devices to use vs. the 3 available on the 2.4 GHz band.



Overcrowding and interference can cause slower speeds and intermittent connectivity issues. Some examples of devices that can cause interference:

• Microwaves

• Cordless phones

• Baby monitors

• Garage door openers

So, which should you choose, 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz?

• If faster speeds are most important to you, 5GHz is usually a better choice than 2.4 GHz.

• If wireless range is more important to you, 2.4 GHz is usually a better choice than 5 GHz.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Some users find the app well-defined and functional for locking the wifi band.
  • A few users reported that the app works perfectly.
Cons
  • The app does not work for devices that do not support 5GHz.
  • Many users reported that the app falsely claims their devices do not support 5GHz wifi.
  • Users expressed concerns about the app being clickbait and filled with ads.
Most mentioned
  • The app fails to support devices that are capable of 5G wifi.
  • Users find the app useless as it only provides device details without functioning as intended.
  • The app requests access to personal data causing users to cancel installation.
User reviews
I have no idea what this is supposed to do other than serve ads
by CCProductions, 2024-08-26

learning electric magnitude in my bedroom @3:05a.m. may-be possi;ly on floor with possible electrical 'urrents to live-electric lines from where i am sitting on the back bedroom floorlegnth of feet all the way up tobutt sitting on floor with direct area where I sat earlier today with a slight off-nessseating imprint.
by R Gillis, 2024-04-15

I want an application which support 5G wifi connection because my phone isn't supporting this type of connection not an application that tell me to that my phone is not supporting...
by Abel Mukombachoto, 2024-03-13
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