How I turned my old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender - and fixed dead spots at home

The process is free, easy to set up, and doesn't use mobile data while helping you avoid upgrading to a mesh network.
Lifehacker

You Can Turn an Old Android Phone Into a Wifi Extender for Your Home Network

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...
Android Authority

Google is adding granular Wi-Fi controls for shared Android devices

Android is introducing new controls that allow users to stop sharing Wi-Fi network access across different user profiles on the same device. A new “Share network” toggle in Wi-Fi settings will let you ...
Android Police

I turned my old Android phone into a Wi-Fi extender and fixed the internet dead zone in my home

Sanuj is a freelance tech journalist with over six years of experience covering smartphones, wearables, and consumer technology. He currently writes for Android Police, Tom's Guide, Android Central, ...