Android 5: WLAN very slow - what helps?

With Android 5 in particular, there are more problems with the WLAN. Learn how to get a slow WiFi under Android 5.1 under control here.

WiFi slow on Android 5: this is how it gets faster

With the following tips you can again ensure faster WiFi under Android 5:

• The classic: Have you tried turning the WLAN off and on again? Even a simple restart of the device can often help.
• WLAN and Bluetooth may block each other. Therefore, make sure that you have switched off Bluetooth while you are connected via WLAN.
• Open the "Settings" and switch there to the "Location" settings. Set the mode here to "High accuracy". This can strengthen the WiFi connection.
• Change the WLAN settings: To do this, open the "WLAN" menu item in the "Settings" and switch there to the "Advanced settings". Activate the option "Only 2.4GHz".
• Have you installed the latest updates for your Android 5? In the "Settings" under "Device"> "System update" you can check whether there are any updates.
• The router may also be responsible for the bad connection. Therefore, open the settings of the router and switch to the WLAN settings. Set the encryption here to "WPA + WPA2" and connect to the network again.
• There may also be a firmware update for your router. You can find more information on the manufacturer's website.

This practical tip is based on Android 5.0.1. We will show you how to activate the developer options under Android 5 in the next practical tip.