Android: Swipe down from the top of your screen -- to access the Quick Settings panel -- and then tap the Airplane mode icon.

You can use a third-party app to increase your Android phone's volume beyond 100%.

Tired of poor smartphone signal reception, with these simple tips you can boost your device signal strength.

If you want to speed up your phone or tablet dramatically, simply change each of those three settings to ".5x" — that's it.

You might need to make your signal better on an unlocked phone so that you enjoy the same quality of service you did with your original carrier.

But some signal woes might be happening on your phone itself. And there are some simple ways to instantly fix or boost it. Give these three a try to see if your connection improves.

An alternate navigation sequence for some Android phones is Settings > More Options or More Settings > About Phone > Mobile Networks > Signal Strength.

You can use a third-party app to increase your Android phone's volume beyond 100% if you need a little sound boost.