How do I Disable My Device?


Phones

To disable wireless signals on most phones:

  • Open your Settings app
  • Turn off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular data ()
  • Search () for “Location” and turn off location services

Wireless signals on mobile phones must be disabled in your settings BEFORE powering off your device; otherwise they will continue transmitting, even when off.

Laptops (Windows Environment)

To disable WiFi:

  • On the windows search icon type “Wi-Fi Settings”
  • Turn the Wi-Fi to “off”

Laptops (Mac/Apple Environment)

  • Click the wireless icon in the upper left corner of the menu bar.
  • Choose Turn Wi-Fi Off