🔄 Why Do Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Keep Turning On Even When Disabled by Policy?
If your device's Wi-Fi or Bluetooth is turning on automatically even though it's disabled by a management policy, this may happen for two main reasons:
✅ Active Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Scanning
Even if Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are manually turned off or disabled by policy, Android may still scan for nearby networks and devices if these scanning options are enabled.
📍 Location Accuracy Improvement Enabled
This setting allows Android to use Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to improve location accuracy—even when both are turned off.
📉 Important: Disabling these options not only avoids conflicts with the management policy but also helps save battery life.
⚙️ How to Disable These Options on Android
Steps may vary depending on the manufacturer and Android version, but the most common instructions are listed below:
1️⃣ Disable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Scanning
1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Turn off Wi-Fi (if it’s enabled).
3. Tap on Scanning settings (or Wi-Fi preferences, depending on your device).
4. Disable the following options:
- Wi-Fi scanning
- Bluetooth scanning
2️⃣ Disable Location Accuracy Improvement
Go to Settings > Location.
Tap on Improve accuracy.
Turn off:
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
✅ Done! With these options disabled, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth will only be activated if allowed by the policy or if they are turned on manually.