• How to uninstall Instabridge after enabling the Home App

  If the Instabridge Home App is active, the Uninstall button may not appear. This is because Android doesn’t allow you to uninstall a home app while it’s in use. You can choose one of the two options below to proceed. Change Your Default Home App You can switch back to your phone's default home app. This will bring back your original home screen, while our other features—WiFi map, eSIM, caller ID, and browser—will continue to work as usual. The Uninstall button will also reappear if you deciPopular

• How do I connect to a WiFi hotspot? (Android)

  Instabridge is a WiFi sharing service. Only WiFi networks that have been shared by their owners are available. It is not possible to connect to WiFi networks that are not listed in the app. Go to the WiFi tab. Find a suitable hot spot and tap "Show password". Tap "Save WiFi" if you wantPopular

• How do I add a WiFi hotspot to Instabridge?

  Android Open the Instabridge app, tap the top left menu icon, and go to Connect to WiFi Choose Other WiFi here Tap on the “+” next to the WiFi you want to add Add the password iOS Open Settings and choose Wi-Fi Connect to the Wi-Fi you want to add Open the Instabridge app and tap of Add Wi-FiPopular

• How to change your phone's default launcher

  To change your phone's launcher or home screen, please follow the correct screen path below. Most Android phones Settings > Home Samsung Settings > Apps > Choose default apps > Home app Oppo, OnePlus and Realme Settings > Apps > Default App > Home app Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco Settings > Home screen > Default launcher Honor Settings > Apps > Default apps > Home app You may have to reboot your phone for changes to take effect.Some readers

• How to download WiFi maps for offline use

  You can download WiFi maps so you can search for shared WiFi passwords without an internet connection. Tap the Menu button at the bottom of the screen. Select Offline regions. Tap the download button on the region that you need. You may also disable the *Only downloadSome readers

• I want to hack a WiFi – how do I do it?

  Instabridge will not be able to help you with this since Instabridge is a WiFi sharing community and not a hacking app.Some readers

• How do I connect to a WiFi hotspot? (iOS)

  Instabridge is a WiFi sharing service. Only WiFi networks that have been shared by their owners are available. It is not possible to connect to WiFi networks that are not listed in the app. Go to the WiFi tab. Find a suitable hot spot in the map or list. On the map, tap on the pin of the selected WiFi hotspot. ![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/6/5/2/c/652c4acSome readers

• What does open WiFi mean?

  An open WiFi is a WiFi network that is not password protected. Hence, you should be able to connect to the WiFi simply by clicking on it either via Instabridge or your native WiFi manager. Sometimes the open WiFi turns out to be a captive portal, and in that case, it will look like you are connected to the internet, when you are in fact only connected to the router of the WiFi, without being able to surf. The best way to check if the WiFi you are on is a captive portal is to turn off your mobiSome readers

• When I'm offline, how do I find and connect to a WiFi nearby?

  The Offline WiFi Map is an Android feature which allows you to auto connect you when you are within reach of a WiFi. You need to download an offline region first: Go to More > Offline Regions Tap the download button on the region you needFew readers

• How do I see my current location on the map?

  Start by making sure you have activated your location settings on your smartphone or tablet by following the instructions below, then open the map in the Instabridge app. Enable location service Android Click on the location icon in the lower right corner of the map. The blue dot will show you where you are. iOS Click on the location icon in the upper left corner of the map. The blue dot will show you where you are.Few readers

• What does native WiFi manager mean?

  In your smartphone or tablet, Android or iOS, you can open Settings and choose WiFi, to see the WiFi available within reach of where you currently are. This is your native WiFi manager. Native, because it is built into your device. Manager, because you can manage your WiFi settings from that list. Instabridge for Android is an alternative WiFI manager that helps you connect to WiFi within reach. Instabridge on iOS will help you connect to WiFi through opening your native WiFi manager and clickFew readers

• What’s the difference between a public and a private WiFi on Instabridge?

  The WiFi you see on the map in the Instabridge app are all public WiFi. They have been added to the Instabridge platform by our community, and it is when a user adds a WiFi they decide if it should be private or public. Private WiFi on Instabridge are only shown to the person who added it, and on iPhone can choose to share your private WiFi with your friends so they don’t have to write a long complicated password when they come visit you and want to borrow your WiFi. When a WiFi is registered asFew readers

• Can I connect to a WiFi wherever I am?

  Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee an available WiFi hotspot in every area. Availability depends on how many users in the community have added a hotspot in your location. You are more likely to be able to add and connect to WiFi in urban areas.Few readers

• What is a WiFi router?

  A WiFi router (or simply router) is the device that sends out the signal that allows your smartphone, tablet or computer connect to the internet without an internet cable plugged into your device or mobile data turned on. If you are close to the router the signal strength is higher, and your internet connection will be better. If you are further away from the router you will notice that the signal strength is getting weaker, web-pages might take longer to load or stop loading fully. If you walkFew readers

• Why is Instabridge free?

  The vision behind Instabridge is to bring internet to everyone, and the basic version of Instabridge will always be free. The idea is to use the WiFi already created for the public, collect them on one platform, and make it easier for anyone to find and connect to them.Few readers

• What does "captive portal" mean?

  A captive portal is a commonly used login tool for businesses like restaurants and hotels who want to collect information about the users of their WiFi in return for letting the guests use their WiFi. This is how it works: You see a WiFi without password protection that you click to connect to – either via Instabridge or your native WiFi manager. Once you are connected to the WiFi you are directed to a page in your browser before you are able to access internet. Usually, you are asked to fillFew readers