Mobile data allows us to access the internet constantly and everywhereand today operators offer unlimited data speeds so that your Xiaomi mobile no need to go over WiFi at any time.

Of course, these rates come in lowercase, many times and after a (very high) consumption of data, low connection speed, forcing us to enable WiFi. this is where they come from security problemssince it is always activated when we come home not always a good choice.

Most of us, by default on our Xiaomi mobile WiFi always on. It seems useful a priori, either for the convenience of having it activated when you get home, or to have it ready for use when we run out of data, but There are also disadvantages to not disabling it.

Battery saving is paramount

One of the biggest problems for our Xiaomi mobile to enable WiFi battery consumption. As it is a wireless function, constantly searching for networks (whether or not to connect to them) reduce the life of the deviceso if you want to save battery you’d better turn it off.

It is also useful disable other links which we currently do not use, for example Bluetooth or NFCconsuming the battery in the same way. If you want to go a little further, you can also convert your mobile data from 5G to 4G, you will see the difference.

Beware of public WiFi networks

In addition, it is also very important to disable WiFi so as not to experience security problems. Use of Wi-Fi for connect to public networks that don’t require a password unwanted entry of cyber threats can have serious consequences on your Xiaomi even online data theft.

And not only that, the WiFi of your Xiaomi mobile can be useful for: establish a connection between one device and another. Just like you share the internet with a friend or family, someone can also use your mobile WiFi. ‘bridge’ the connectionthis can cause security problems.

Check if you are really connected

You should also take into account that public networks, such as an airport or fast food chain, require some type of information. pre-entry (and usually free)and if you do not access your browser to verify this connection, it is possible that you are connected to the network and the icon appears, but you don’t actually get any linksalthough still connected.

always make sure open the browser after connecting to a WiFi network and check that you are connected. Many times, immediately after logging in, will open by itselfbut it’s best to check it yourself.

As you can see, although WiFi is the big savior users who do not have unlimited data ratesit also has certain hazards that can be quickly fixed by disabling it, plus battery saver What does it mean when your Xiaomi mobile is not switched on?