For questions specifically about issues with wireless network connectivity (via a wireless router) as opposed to questions related to cellular phone connection methods (3G, 4G, Edge, etc.).
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Wintouch Q75S - Removed wpa_supplicant on accident
I removed the wpa_supplicant file and now the Wi-Fi doesn't work. Is there anyway to restore this file back? I tried Factory Reset but that only resets the apps and removes user data. The device is ...
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Custom ROM especially suitable for hotspot/MiFi use on HTC Desire?
I have an old HTC Desire. It's rooted, it has S-OFF, and it's carrier unlocked. I'm looking for a very simplistic custom firmware that can purely connect to 3G and re-broadcast it as WiFi, and ideally ...
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How to automatically connect to a wiFi network and turn off 4g LTE
I'd like my Samsumg Galaxy S4 verizon phone to be able to connect to my preferred wifi networks (office and home) automatically, while at the same time turn off the 4G LTE data plan.
As of right ...
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How to connect 3rd party tcp/ip device to Nexus7
I have a wired tcp/ip based device that I need to access from an android app running on a rooted nexus 7.
There is only one hard-requirement1. The tablet's primary internet connectivity must NOT be ...
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Help with internet on Samsung Galaxy S3
I have just got a Samsung S3 and am having trouble getting it working on the internet properly, I've put in all the settings required from the giffgaff site and checked the network coverage link on ...
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use wifi for data but not phone?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 and figured out how to connect to WiFi, but I want only the data to go through WiFi, not the telephone calls. (I have had trouble w/ phone over wifi; the data is fine though ...
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Galaxy S3 Mini drains excessive battery when Wifi is ON
This question is linked to this one: Wifi battery saving tips or automation
This time, the question is different.
I have here a Galaxy S3 Mini phone that behaves strange. When Wifi is OFF, battery ...
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Linksys E1500 connectivity issues
Just got my Galaxy Note 2 a few weeks ago and have been on Wi-Fi numerous times. Today I received my Linksys E1500 wireless router and followed all the installation instructions. Wi-Fi connects to my ...
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What Android versions have captive wifi detection?
A captive Wi-Fi or captive portal being a Wi-Fi network that redirects all websites to a page, usually with a form to log in, enter a code, or accept some T&Cs.
My samsung-nexus-10 can detect ...
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How does turning on wifi increase knowing where you are, even if you aren't connected to anything? [duplicate]
According to a card by Google now connecting to wifi, even if you're not connected to a network, can increase the detection area of where you are. How?
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Wifi battery saving tips or automation
A person that is not expert in computers & technology (including smartphones) bought a Galaxy Mini S3 and asked me some help. He is very old of age.
The problem with this phone is that Wifi ...
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Speed of WiFi file transfer from PC to phone
I have WiFi router set up. Both my phone and Windows PC connects to the same WiFi. So I tried ES File Explorer to copy shared folders from my Windows PC to my mobile.
However transfer speed goes as ...
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Ports on the Android PHONE
I often use my Samsung Galaxy Note2 on local WiFi networks which are protected by a firewall, and experience problems with some apps which are most likely caused by strict firewall rules.
Is there ...
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Backup Wifi SSID and password on SGSII
I updated my sgs2 [I9100] to JB, I want it to format or wipe that clean and stable install. I can backup everything except wifi keys. I guess kies seems have it, but it was not work before.
How can I ...
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Samsung Galaxy tab (SPH-P100) stuck with aquiring dynamic IP even when set to static IP
My Samsung Galaxy tab (SPH-P100, Android 2.2) is stuck with acquiring dynamic IP even when static IP is checked in advanced settings. I can connect to public wi-fi hotspots with static IP checked (or ...
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How to turn off ringer when connected to particular wifi network
Is it possible (in built or via an app) to silence the phone when it's connected to a particular wireless network, and then unsilence it when the network is out of range.
Use case : When I'm in the ...
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How to simulate a slow internet connection on an Android phone
I basically use internet using wifi which provides a very high speed internet and LAN connection. I would like to simulate a slow speed internet and LAN connection to understand how my web site works ...
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LG P710 Optimus L7 II keep turning off the WiFi
I just bought my first Android phone, a LG P710 Optimus L7 II. I love it.
Just one problem. For some reason, when i haven't used the phone for a little while, the WiFi disconnects. In Settings> WiFi> ...
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How can I control my Laptop as remote from my phone over WiFi without any server
I want to control my laptop from my android mobile, but I do not have any WiFi server around. Can I directly connect my PC with my mobile over WiFi and control it? I dont want to use internet to do ...
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No captive portal/hotspot sign-in notification
on my previous phone, an Xperia Arc, when I needed to sign in to my work's captive portal (wifi hotspot) I got a notification. Now that I have an HTC One I no longer get this notification. Is there ...
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Locking applications to wifi only data connections
So I've switched to a tiered data plan. Is there a way to lock certain applications from using 3g/4g and instead only use connected wifi.
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Rooted Samsung Galaxy Note wifi connection problem
I have a problem with my wifi connection.
I'm going to explain everything.
I've had Sweet ROM, for many many weeks. I decided a week ago (or was that 2 weeks ago?) to try COH's kernel. I full wiped ...
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cant axcess internet but im connected to wifi. Galaxy s3
I have been using my dorms WiFi forever -- but since the latest system update on my S3, it won't get internet even though im connected to the WiFi (status says I'm connected -- but the icons in the ...
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Dell Streak 7 can't see WiFi network
I have a Dell Streak 7 tablet that is a little over a year old. I have always been able to connect to my WiFi network without a problem, but recently my network will drop off randomly. After a couple ...
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Best way to automatically sync iTunes music with an Android phone?
I would like an app the allows for the following :
Sync automatically with iTunes over wifi
Download music and playlists from iTunes to Android phone's storage
Simple and does not need multiple ...
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How can I configure a WiFi proxy that requires a username and password?
I have an Android 4.1.2 phone, and I need to set a WiFi proxy that requires me to authenticate with a username and password. Where can I setup the user and password for the proxy?
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How do I make Android consider my WiFi Access Point as valid (blue?)
We have a very large wifi network at Stack Exchange, and the primary guest network is tightly locked down. Our firewall rules permit essentially just http/https and vpn connections. When our ...
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Phone lists saved WiFi network that I do not recognize
I know my phone will not store WiFi hotspots unless I connect to them, but I've noticed one on my phone that I have no recollection of ever connecting or saving. It's out of range yet saved on the ...
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android 4.1.1 network connectivity issues
device: asus memo pad mev172v
issue: Apps (facebook, play store, ym, skype, etc) cannot access the wifi network. I can browse using Chrome (except for SSL sites) and can use the Youtube app.
tried:
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Cannot ping Android devices on same wifi network
I have a Nexus 7 running CyanogenMod 10.1. For some reason I cannot reach it from my laptop on the same wifi network. I cannot ping in either direction. In the past i have been only able to ping one ...
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It is possible to forward all audio to the Android smartphone via wi-fi?
Are there apps/methods that allow for the sound to be forwarded to the smartphone?
So if I would watch a YouTube video on the PC, I could also hear the sound via the smartphone.
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connect to specific wifi only
I want my device to be connected to a certain wifi network only. Lets assume WiFi named "xyz": so my device should connect to this particular "xyz" network only. It Should not connect to any other ...
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my S3 won't connect to my home wifi
I first go into settings
then I go into and turn on Wi-Fi
but every time I try to connect to my Wi-Fi it say "connecting, authenticating, disabled "
and all my other devices connect perfectly
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Can Android phones/tablets access W-Fi network drives?
There are many WLAN routers currently available which have a USB port to connect external HDDs. These are than easily available on Windows machines directly in Windows Explorer, they look like common ...
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Can I make a Wi-Fi VoIP call on Google Voice without third party applications?
I can't seem to make pure Wi-Fi VoIP calls on Google Voice without a third party application such as GrooVe IP. Is this the case?
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SSH server when phone is sleeping: possible?
I an running the Dropbear SSH server on CyanogenMod 7.2. Is there any way to setup my phone so that I can connect to it over wifi even when it is in sleep mode? I don't mind if there is a small hit ...
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What uses most power: GPS or WiFi?
When playing Ingress I find that both GPS and WiFi (each by themselves) provide an acceptable location accuracy. My question is what draws the most power?
I'm interested in technical information ...
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Samsung Note 2 does not assign received IP
I am trying to connect a Samsung Note II ( OS: Android 4.0, Ice cream Sandwich) through Wi-Fi to a DHCP Server. The DHCP server(192.168.3.29) is running on a Virtual Machine with OS as Ubuntu 12.10 64 ...
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Can't stablish vpn connection from laptop using htc one v as router
I have an HTC One V, I can connect my laptop to share internet connection and everything works fine except for the VPN connection. The client tries to connect but keeps trying without success.
VPN ...
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WiFi Tether Causes a BSOD in Laptop Using Intel WiFi Hardware
On a rooted Nexus 4 using stock 4.2.2, if I enable Wifi tether then connect my laptop (a Lenovo T520 using Centrino Advanced-N 6205 hardware with driver v15.3.1.2) I get a BSOD within seconds. I am ...
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How to put the Kindle Fire in airplane mode?
I use the Amazon Kindle Fire (Android 2.3.4) model no: D01400 FCCID:ZEV-1229. I use this device in developing Android apps.
In my device WiFi is available, and also cyberoam for security purposes. I ...
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How can I configure Android to login to an ISA proxy server?
I see that if I did a long touch over a Wifi network, I can specify some proxy settings. In my company we use a Isa Proxy server, and each user has to login through domain server.
Is there any way to ...
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Galaxy Nexus ICS Does't remember wifi Passwords - ICS 4.2.2
Anybody else have this issue? It's freaking annoying as every time i revisit somewhere and want to use their wifi, i have to get the password and enter it in again.
Any suggestions on how i can ...
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Good WIFI signal but cannot browse
I have android 2.3.4 , jxd S7100. I have full WIFI signal, but I can`t browse and it seems that it can neither send or receive data. In the web browser, I e.g. get the following error messages:
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how can I auto connect to open wifi?
I have Galaxy Note2.
Is there a way to tell it to auto connect to open wifi when availble?
Whitout me needing to scan and choose open wifi?
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Could not turn wifi on
I just installed 9 and 10 version of CyanogenMod on my Xperia mini pro (downloaded from http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?type=stable&device=mango), but I could not turn the wi-fi on. Version 9 is ...
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WiFi Connection problems Samsung Galaxy S3 mini
I have a Samsung Galaxy s3 mini. The wi-fi is turned on and the phone is not detecting my Trendnet 3G router at home. All my other devices e.g. laptop and BlackBery's are connecting seamlessly with ...
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Can't download updates via home WiFi network but can over other networks
I Have a Cisco EA4500-RM, it allows to connect an iPhone 5, a desktop, and a laptop to my home network. When I try to connect my Samsung Galaxy SIII, it shows that it is connected to the network, but ...
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Stream music from Android phone to PC over WiFi
I've been searching on this site and can't find exactly what I'm looking for:
I have a PC (can run Linux or Windows) that's connected to my surround-sound speakers. When my friends come around they ...
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Terminal-IDE / wifi routing issues
As cited here, I think there are likely issues unique to Terminal-IDE users because Terminal-IDE is, effectively, an "accessable-linux-on-your-non-rooted-Android" environment. And, therefore, it ...
