How to Enable or Disable Airplane Mode in Ubuntu Linux
You enable or disable Airplane Mode in Ubuntu Linux by toggling a setting that cuts off all wireless radios.
Airplane Mode is a system-wide switch that turns off your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and any cellular connections at once. It’s useful for flights, conserving battery, or for a quick privacy boost.
In Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, you can find this toggle easily. Just click the network icon in your top-right system tray; the Airplane Mode option appears right there for you.
Toggle Airplane Mode from the system tray’s network icon or the Settings app. You can also use the keyboard shortcut Super + S or terminal commands like `nmcli r wifi off` or `rfkill block all`.
General
You can quickly toggle airplane mode in Ubuntu using a keyboard shortcut or the terminal.
- To turn Wi-Fi on:
nmcli r wifi on - To turn Wi-Fi off:
nmcli r wifi off - To manage all wireless devices:
rfkill block allorrfkill unblock all
How to turn on or off airplane mode from the System menu in Ubuntu Linux
You can easily turn airplane mode on or off in Ubuntu using the System menu, which is perfect if your computer doesn’t have a physical switch.
How to disable or enable airplane from Settings in Ubuntu Linux
You can turn airplane mode on or off in Ubuntu using the main Settings app, which is a straightforward way to manage your internet connections.
- Open the System menu in the top right corner.
- Select the Settings icon.
- In the sidebar on the left, look for the Network or Wi-Fi category.
- Find the Airplane Mode toggle.
- Click the switch to turn it On or Off.
That is all you need to do! You can learn more about managing your %📂%LNK0%% network connections or %📂%LNK1%% wireless settings on the official Ubuntu support pages.
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