ForceWifi5

Eric Hambuch

3.31

261 reviews

50,000+
Downloads

Free

Boost your Wi-Fi with Force 5GHz & 6GHz Connections

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About ForceWifi5

ForceWifi5 is a tools app developed by Eric Hambuch.

Download Statistics

ForceWifi5 has been downloaded 63 thousand times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 990 times.

User Ratings

ForceWifi5 is rated 3.31 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 260 ratings.

App Information

ForceWifi5 is FREE to download. The last update was on February 20, 2026.

Technical Requirements

The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play November 2020.

Description

Tired of slow internet and laggy connections on crowded 2.4 GHz channels? ForceWifi5 helps your device prioritize the faster, less congested 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands for a smoother online experience.

Why use ForceWifi5?
• Escape the Crowds: Automatically recommends your device switch from busy 2.4 GHz bands to high-speed 5 GHz/6 GHz channels.
• Better Gaming & Streaming: Reduce interference and latency by staying on the cleanest available frequency.
• Manual Control: Take charge of your connection by selecting your preferred Access Points manually.
• Transparency First: Ad-supported to keep development free, with an option to disable them in settings.

Note on Compatibility: Due to Android security restrictions (API 29+), apps can no longer force a switch instantly. ForceWifi5 provides a system "recommendation." In some cases, you may need to quickly toggle your Wi-Fi off and on or reboot for the optimized connection to take effect.

Any feedback is highly appreciated via email.

Permissions Explained:
• Location: Required by Android to scan for nearby Wi-Fi networks.
• Wi-Fi/Network: Essential to analyze your signal and manage connections.
• Notifications: Keeps you informed when a better connection is found.

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More data about ForceWifi5

Price	Free to download
Total downloads	63 thousand
Recent downloads	990
Rating	3.31 based on 260 ratings
Ranking	Not ranked
Version	N/A
APK size	N/A
Number of libraries	13
Suitable for	Everyone
Ads	Contains ads

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Google Play Rating history and histogram

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Downloads over time

ForceWifi5 has been downloaded 63 thousand times. Over the past 30 days, it averaged 33 downloads per day.

Changelog of ForceWifi5

Feb 20, 2026UpdateVersion 1.28.1
Dec 29, 2025UpdateVersion 1.28.0
Jul 2, 2025UpdateVersion 1.27.0
Apr 26, 2025Installs50,000+ installs
Jan 1, 2025UpdateVersion 1.26.1
Nov 22, 2024UpdateVersion 1.26.0
Jun 7, 2024UpdateVersion 1.25.4
Apr 30, 2024UpdateVersion 1.25.3
Mar 17, 2024UpdateVersion 1.22.1
Dec 27, 2023UpdateVersion 1.21.2
Dec 9, 2023UpdateVersion 1.20.0
Dec 3, 2023UpdateVersion 1.19.0
Sep 8, 2023UpdateVersion 1.18.0
Jun 17, 2023UpdateVersion 1.17.0
Apr 23, 2023UpdateVersion 1.15.0
Oct 7, 2022UpdateVersion 1.14.1
Aug 14, 2022UpdateVersion 1.14.0
Jul 22, 2022UpdateVersion 1.13.4
Jun 7, 2022UpdateVersion 1.13.3
May 17, 2022UpdateVersion 1.13.2
May 8, 2022UpdateVersion 1.12.1
Mar 6, 2022UpdateVersion 1.11.0
Jan 28, 2022UpdateVersion 1.9.4
Jan 15, 2022UpdateVersion 1.9.1
Jan 12, 2022Installs10,000+ installs
Nov 6, 2021UpdateVersion 1.7.3
Oct 5, 2021UpdateVersion 1.7.2
Aug 10, 2021Installs5,000+ installs
Aug 8, 2021UpdateVersion 1.7.1
Apr 19, 2021Installs1,000+ installs
Mar 22, 2021UpdateVersion 1.6.0
Mar 22, 2021Installs500+ installs
Jan 25, 2021Installs100+ installs
Jan 11, 2021Installs50+ installs
Nov 28, 2020New AppVersion 1.3 in TOOLS for Free

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Developer information for Eric Hambuch

Eric Hambuch

erichambuch+apps@googlemail.com

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Comments on ForceWifi5 for Android

★★★★☆ R A · Feb 3, 2022

Initial 4 stars, will up to 5 if it's all good in a couple of days App immediately helped me move over to 5ghz channel on Wi-Fi. For whatever reason android won't let me natively choose the right channel even though it's higher Mbps. Smh Anyway thanks to dev. If everything's gravy in a week I'll figure out how to toss ya a few bucks. Much appreciated 👍

★★★★★ Bob Wang · Jan 1, 2022

I have a Japanese xz2 premium that runs best on its original android 8.0. My modem broadcast mixed 2.4 and 5G under one name. When I'm in a bedroom furthest from the modem the phone connects to 2.4G. This app is exactly what I was looking for to force 5g Wi-Fi. Now when watching prime video it remains HD or 4K. Nicely done program. Newer Android tends to connect to 5g even signal is less than the 2.4g. Older Android like 8 and prior always set to 2.4G unless you are very close to modem/router.

★★★★★ Tarik Celebi · Apr 30, 2021

This app works flawlessly, just flawless! I have Starlink and the Router has both 2.4ghz and 5ghz and the same SSID, every other method on Android 11 no longer lets you select a preferred frequency, this app found my Starlink and was able to switch the bands. This works perfectly!

★★☆☆☆ Steve Kuver · Sep 4, 2023

Interface is reasonable, but will not actually prevent 5 gHz connections.

★☆☆☆☆ Jason Thomas · Jun 25, 2021

Doesn't work I'm looking for an app to force my phone into 2.4ghz, so I can set up a smart plug. Android used to have this built in.

★☆☆☆☆ Figment -FX · Oct 3, 2021

This "app" is PURE BS... Doesn't work on 10 or 11. Dev says "don't complain". Uhhh.... This section is for reporting trash possibly malware.

★★☆☆☆ James Mapledoram · Nov 18, 2023

Setting to force frequency to 2.4ghz doesn't work at all. Need to force 2.4 in order to pair smart devices.

Google Play Rankings for ForceWifi5

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Technologies used by ForceWifi5

ForceWifi5 is requesting 0 permissions and is using 15 libraries.

Permissions

No permissions found

Ad network libraries

None found

Social libraries

None found

Development tools

Android Jetpack core

Android Architecture Components

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