About this tag
The wi-fi controls tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about managing Wi-Fi connectivity settings, particularly on Android devices like the Pixel. Recent content highlights issues with the Android 17 Quick Settings tiles, where the new Wi-Fi shortcut may disconnect rather than fully turn off Wi-Fi, and the mobile data tile adds an extra confirmation step. These threads explore the behavior of these controls, user expectations for instant toggling, and the complexity introduced by revised connectivity interfaces. The tag is relevant for users troubleshooting Wi-Fi toggling behavior, understanding Android Quick Settings changes, and seeking clarity on how these controls function across devices.
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    Android 17 Pixel Wi-Fi Tile Disconnects Instead of Turning Off

    Android 17 finally gives Pixel owners separate Wi‑Fi and mobile data Quick Settings tiles, ending years of frustration with Google’s combined Internet panel. Yet the apparent restoration of a basic Android convenience has exposed an even more irritating reality: the new Wi‑Fi shortcut does not...