11 Go off the Grid
Wi-Fi, cellular, and Bluetooth. Oh my! Your iPhone is constantly connected. Whether it’s to GPS/GLONASS satellites, the closest cellular tower, or your local Wi-Fi, packets of data are being sent and received. Sometimes you just need a break.
In iOS 11 you can pick and choose which connections you make (or don’t make). Want to disconnect Bluetooth devices without losing your connection to your AirPods, Apple Pencil, or your ability to AirDrop? Open Control Center and tap the Bluetooth icon. Bluetooth will remain on, but your iPhone will disconnect from most paired devices.
Is your Wi-Fi being problematic again? Tap the Wi-Fi icon in Control Center to disable connections to Wi-Fi networks for 24 hours or until you change locations. You can also disable cellular data from Control Center.
3D Touch any of the above icons in Control Center to expand your options. You’ll be able to disable AirDrop or enable personal hotspot.
But What If You Want to Go Truly Dark?
You can fully disable wireless radios and connections within Settings. Airplane Mode will disable all connections. Or you can select the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Cellular menus for more granular control.