Sprint support
Enable/disable airplane mode on your device for the Essential Phone
Steps to enable or disable airplane mode on your Essential PH-1
Airplane mode disables your phone's ability to send or receive any type of wireless transmission.
If airplane mode is turned on, your Essential PH-1 can't connect to the Sprint network.
From the home screen, swipe down the Status bar. Swipe down again to access the Quick Settings menu. Tap Airplane mode.Note: The icon is white when enabled.
Note: You can re-enable Wi-Fi and connect to a Wi-Fi network while Airplane mode is enabled.