Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Android to Enable 6GHz Band for Hotspot
Android is adding a new feature that lets your phone use both the 2.4 GHz and 6 GHz Wi-Fi bands for hotspots.
This means newer devices can connect to the super-fast 6 GHz band, while older devices will still work on the 2.4 GHz band.
Right now, phones only use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz, which doesn't give the fastest speeds to all devices.
This new feature is like having a smart router that automatically picks the best connection for each device.
It's coming soon to Pixel phones and other Android devices, thanks to new rules that allow phones to use the 6 GHz band for hotspots.
Android is introducing a dual-band hotspot option combining 2.4 GHz and 6 GHz bands.
This will allow newer devices to connect to the faster 6 GHz band while older devices use 2.4 GHz.
Currently, Android hotspots only use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, limiting speed for some devices.
The feature is expected to roll out with the Android 16 QPR3 release, starting with Pixel phones.
This update is possible due to recent regulatory changes permitting 6 GHz Wi-Fi hotspots in regions like the U.S.
- Who
- Android users
- What
- New dual-band hotspot option combining 2.4 GHz and 6 GHz bands
- When
- Expected with Android 16 QPR3 release
- Where
- Initially on Pixel phones, then other Android devices
- Why
- To maximize both performance and device compatibility
- Current Hotspot Bands
- 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
- New Hotspot Bands
- 2.4 GHz and 6 GHz
- Expected Release
- Android 16 QPR3
- Initial Devices
- Pixel phones
- Regulatory Changes
- Permit 6 GHz Wi-Fi hotspots in the U.S.