### How to remove the scanning restriction on one plus phone

Starting with Android 9, bandwidth throttling will limit all apps that test WiFi signals, allowing only four signal scans every two minutes. Scans need to be performed more frequently for best results. This restriction can be disabled in your phone settings.

#### Activate Developer Options

1. Go to the settings screen, drop down to About phone, and touch to go to the screen.

Figure1 Setting page

2. Go to the About Phone page, find the version information, and touch.

Figure2 About Phone

3. Go to the version information page and find the version number.

Figure3-1 Version Information

Click 7 consecutive times. The message "You are in developer mode now!" is displayed. The developer option is activated.

Figure3-2 Developer Option Activation

#### Disable Scan Throttling

1. Go to the Settings screen, select System Settings from the drop-down list box, and click Enter.

Figure1 Settings page

2. Go to System Settings, select Developer from the drop-down list box, and click.

Figure2 System Settings

3. Go to the developer options page, select WLAN Scan Throttling under the Network tab, and click Close.

Figure3 Developer Options