Airplane mode is meant to help when you are on a flight or want to cut off all wireless connections at once. But if it keeps turning on by itself on your Galaxy S25 FE, it can leave you disconnected without warning. Calls may drop, mobile data stops working, and messages fail to send.
This issue can happen for several reasons. Let’s look at the possible causes and then go through solutions that can get your phone working normally again.
Why Your Galaxy S25 FE Turns on Airplane Mode by Itself
- A stuck or accidental gesture toggle in Quick Settings.
- System glitches or outdated software.
- Third-party apps that interfere with network functions.
- Faulty touch screen or sensitivity issues causing ghost touches.
- Hardware or sensor problems after physical damage.
Check for Accidental Toggles in Quick Settings.
Sometimes the problem is as simple as unintentionally tapping the Airplane mode icon when swiping down from the top of the screen.
- Swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen, and then check if Airplane mode is toggled on.
- If it is on, tap it once to turn it off, and then restart your phone to see if it stays off.
Restart Your Galaxy S25 FE.
Minor system glitches can trigger Airplane mode randomly. A reboot clears out temporary memory and refreshes network services.
- Press and hold the Side and Volume Down keys, and then wait for the power menu to appear.
- Tap Restart, and then tap Restart again to confirm.
Update Software.
Outdated software can cause bugs that affect Airplane mode. Keeping your phone updated ensures the latest fixes are installed.
- Open Settings, and then scroll down and tap Software update.
- Tap Download and install, and then follow the prompts if an update is available.
Check for Problematic Apps.
Some apps that modify connectivity or battery settings may force Airplane mode. Booting into Safe mode lets you test if an app is causing it.
- Press and hold the Side key, and then touch and hold Power off until the Safe mode icon shows.
- Tap Safe mode, and then check if Airplane mode still turns on by itself. If it does not, uninstall recently installed apps after restarting normally.
Adjust Touch Sensitivity.
Ghost touches can trigger toggles like Airplane mode without you realizing it. Increasing sensitivity may help stabilize screen response.
- Open Settings, and then tap Display.
- Tap Touch sensitivity, and then turn on the toggle.
Reset Mobile Network Settings.
If Airplane mode keeps activating due to corrupted settings, resetting network configurations may resolve it.
- Open Settings, and then tap General management.
- Tap Reset, and then tap Reset mobile network settings. Confirm the reset and allow the phone to restart.
If your Galaxy S25 FE continues to switch on Airplane mode by itself even after these fixes, it may be a hardware issue. At that point, contacting Samsung support or visiting a service center is the best option.
FAQs
Why does Airplane mode turn on without me touching it?
This often happens due to ghost touches, accidental Quick Settings toggles, or third-party apps interfering with network functions.
Will resetting network settings erase my data?
No. Resetting mobile network settings only clears Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and carrier configurations. Your personal files remain intact.
Can a faulty screen cause Airplane mode to keep turning on?
Yes. A damaged or overly sensitive screen can create ghost touches, which may trigger Airplane mode without your input.
