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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htc desire s Wi-Fi not connecting after update 4.0.3
I had updated my HTC Desire S to Android 4.0.3. Wi-Fi had worked fine before I updated, but now it turns on ok but then pops up saying that there a “ERROR”.
What should I do?
Reset the phone?
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HTTP not accessible on laptop connected to Hotspot?
I have the $60 unlimited MetroPCS LTE plan. The hotspot works on my laptop and MP3 player, but I can't browse websites that aren't in secure mode on the laptop. Are they blocking port 80, or is there ...
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How can I play video over my LAN?
I have a Mythbuntu computer on my home LAN where I store all my music and video files.
I'd like to be able to watch video that is stored on my Mythbuntu computer on my Galaxy Tab 10.1. The videos are ...
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wifi has authentication problems CM10
I have a wifi network at work with multiple Access points (this may be relevant)
I'm constantly getting the message of "authentication problems" in my phone wifi.
Sometimes it will connected, and ...
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How do I access files on an Android device from a LAN connected computer?
My connection configuration is, my modem, connected to a LAN router, connected to several PCs and also connected to a wireless router. When I use WiFi on my android device, I can access files on the ...
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wifi on my 7" Vortex tablet will not stay on
I have tried several times to Factory/reset my tablet as that seemed to work in the past, however, it is still telling me, No Internet Connection. I go to WIFI to turn it on, it stays on for a second ...
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Is it possible to use my android device as an alternative to Wi-Fi Dongle for HTC [duplicate]
I have a HTC Desire C, an Acer aspire One D270 and a 32" LG LED Wi-Fi Ready TV.
I want to use my TV screen as a display for my laptop. It is possible to do it over Wi-Fi. But I do not want to waste ...
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My android can't connect to WiFi (v 2.3.5)
I have the Samsung Galaxy Player 5.0. I have been using the same router in my house for over a month and only yesterday my android didn't automatically connect like it usually does when I come home. ...
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Games unable to connect to the internet
I have a Samsung galaxy Ace, rooted.
I installed Final Fantasy Dimensions and Sandbox (both are games). They require intial net connection for registration, but I get an unable to connect to network ...
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Connect Galaxy S3 to Wi-Fi ad hoc network
Are there any tricks/tips to connect my Samsung Galaxy S3 to Wi-Fi ad hoc network shared by my laptop?
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Wi-fi disabled during lock still partly active? Or do I mis-interpret the battery graph?
On my Google Nexus 7 I noticed that it would consume around 1% of battery each hour that it was just being idle. I suspected that battery-usage during idle time could be improved. So the next night (7 ...
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how to restrict my android wifi connect to only one access point?
I like to restrict my android device's wi-fi connect to one and only one access point. The attempt to connect to any other access points should be prevented.
Is it possible to check the SSID value of ...
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get wireless tools in Android devices?
i see this link about enable wireless tools on android.
but i can't understand the way he follow to enable tools on what terminal or adb shells for the device or on linux platform !!
also from ...
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how to know the name of interface for WIFI DIRECT in android? [closed]
i need to know what is the name of wireless interface for wifi direct at android platform.
it seems that wlan0 the most interface used, but how exactly do i know it ?
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if this linux command applicable for android WIFI DIRECT? [duplicate]
i found resources talk about Wifi direct commands in linux at this link.
i am wondered if these commands are applicable for android WIFI DIRECT ???
i need to access WIFI direct from terminal using ...
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Which WiFi-Direct commands can be used in Android?
I am interested to know what commands can be used in Android to control WiFi direct from the terminal/command line. I took a look into p2p WIFI direct but I didn't catch these commands!!
I can find ...
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Wi-Fi calls with Csip simple
I am testing Wi-Fi calls with Asterisk, a SIP server.
I tried using CSipSimple and mizurdoid.
In both the cases the voice path establishes very rarely
Most of the time no call goes through.
After thee ...
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How can I install wpa_cli on my rooted device?
I rooted my device, then I go to adb shell and type su to enter wpa_cli. I was surprised that wpa_cli: not found appeared, although I get information when I type wpa_supplicant.
I know that wpa_cli ...
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wpa_cli not found on rooted device? [duplicate]
I rooted my device, then I go to adb shell and type su to enter wpa_cli.
I was surprised that wpa_cli: not found appeared, although I get information when I type wpa_supplicant.
I know that wpa_cli ...
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Android phone ICS cannot connect to internet through LAN
I have an Android phone that connects to my local area network via WiFi. The LAN consists of a switch and a Debian box that acts as a router, with two interfaces: one external and one internal. For ...
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ICS Wifi not blue and internet not working
I just bought a Phone here yesterday running with Android ICS, the first time I used the wifi was ok, no problem. But now, the wifi is not working sometimes even I have a strong wifi connection. My ...
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how to measure the RSSI strength signal between peers using wifi direct?
there is no feature to measure the RSSI between peers in Wifi-direct, so how to get RSSI between them.
actually i go under API for WIFI to see how they measure WIFI RSSI So i see that they send ...
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My HTC Tmobile - G2 wifi turns off cicle
I dont Know why when I turn on my WIFI it automaticly turn off after a few seconds!
I have HTC VISION G2, Cianogenmod, 2.3.7
VISION PVT ENG s-OFF
HBOOT-0.76.2000 (PC10...)
MICROP-0425
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Backing up Android device on Windows via wireless
I need a way to back up my whole Android device on my PC, which is running Windows 7.
I don't have USB cable for my phone, but I have wireless router, so my best option is using Wireless connection.
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Tweaking wimax phone for ISP
We have a WiMAX Internet provider that requires that you have a specific adapter, being Huawei BM622. Do you think it is possible to tweak the firmware on any phone or laptop and connect to the ...
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Location aware alarm clock for android [duplicate]
I found location-aware alarm clock in S3 mini. This is a cool feature since I want some alarms to get fired only if I'm at home and some only if I'm at work.
However, it uses uses some weird method ...
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Enterprise (802.1x) WiFi causing excessive battery drain?
In the past week, realised that WiFi at work (using 802.1x auth) has been draining my battery like crazy.
Here are some stats I took over the past few days:
Case Connection Duration ...
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wifi scan not working
I am developing a wifi scanner app. Recently I realised that my wifi scan method is not working. So when I go to wifi settings of the phone and enable the wifi, there is no visible hotspots in the ...
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Phone connected to wireless but does not respond to pings
I have here two phones that both exhibit the same symptoms. One is a samsung GT-S5570 running the stock ROM, the other is a Galaxy S2 running an AOSP-based custom ROM. The problem I have is that ...
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How to make android prefer mobile data when wifi signal is very weak
When I leave home or the office there is a ring around it where I simply have no connection at all. This is because the WLAN network from my router at home or the one at the office is detected, but ...
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My WiFi does not work in Sony Ericsson
[UPDATE: As suddenly as the WiFi stopped working, it started to work again. But I am leaving this question here just in case it happens again. Thanks!]
My Sony Ericsson X8's wifi has stopped working ...
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Using a phone without data plan for multiplayer game dev [duplicate]
I would like to try out android programming and specifically try my hand at some multiplayer development, but I no longer have an active phone plan for my android phone. Is it possible to just use ...
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Trio Android 4.3 tablet has gray wifi icon instead of blue?
If I "reset" and completely take the tablet back to factory settings it works fine. But if it's powered off then it automatically starts with the gray wifi icon, even though it says it's connected. ...
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Android Multi-room Network Audio Streaming
I have a problem. I would really like to be able to stream music all over my house and be able to control all of this from my phone.
I have:
An android phone (galaxy nexus)
An android stick (minix ...
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Galaxy Nexus not connecting to router with WEP encryption
My Samsung Galaxy Nexus (I9250) running Jelly bean 4.1.1 has problems connecting to a Wifi router with WEP encryption. I cannot change the WiFi encryption type.
Other devices are connecting to the ...
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Why did my Galaxy Tab 7.7 suddenly stopped connecting to my Wifi router?
I have Galaxy Tab 7.7 tablet running Android 3.2. Recently, I'm having connection problems to my home Wifi router. The device keeps scanning for Wifi access points for long periods. My home Wifi ...
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is there a way to automatically turn off wifi?
I have an LG P990, and I recently upgraded it to ICS. Since that charging is much slower, and energy consumption much faster. I could live with it, I charged it at work and at home too.
Yesterday ...
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Connecting Xperia SL to my Mblaze dongle based internet using WiFi
I am able to set the WiFi connection between my Lenovo 5570 laptop having Windows 7 Home Premium and the Xperia SL with Android OS (Ice cream sandwich version). The problem is that I am not able to ...
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Wifi Not Connecting - Cyanogenmod 10 TF101
I just installed Cyanogenmod 10 on my Transformer TF101 and every time I try to connect to my home network, it says 'Connecting...' then it goes to 'Saved, secured with WPA' without the internet ...
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Galaxy S3 won't connect to WiFi
I have a Galaxy S3 and a data plan.
I prefer using wifi whenever possible.
I tried to connect to a few networks, both private and public but I always get the same result: phone will say ...
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Does Razr i connect to PEAP protected wi-fi networks?
I have tried to connect to a "eduroam" network (PEAP) but it did not work in my Motorola Razr i, Android 4.0.4 . Any tips?
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Configuring WiFi Proxy Settings
Where can I find the WiFi proxy settings? I have the Motorola Electrify M with Android 4.1.2. I would have expected the proxy settings to be under the advanced WiFi options, but they're not there.
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Wifi drops out only when I go to the play store? Any fixes?
On my Nexus 7 whenever I go to the Play store I get a "no connection" error and I look up and the wifi icon shows me there is no connection. I leave the Play app and go look in setting and before I ...
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WiFi channel 1 issue with Android 2.3.6
I am writing as I cannot find a solution in answered question.
I'm using and Android phone with 2.3.6 Gingerbread.
WiFi works on channel 11 (office), but does not work on channel 1 (home).
It ...
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Google service connection + Corp wifi
When connected to the corporate wifi the signal bars turn grey suggesting that there is no connection to Google services. Gmail, web browsing, contact sync, calender sync, play music all appear to ...
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Can you use a minute plan with Google Voice?
I recently learned about Google Voice and was wondering if I could apply it to my current cellular situation.
I have a pre-paid minute plan with an Android phone. Ideally, I'd like to use minutes ...
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Connecting through authenticated proxy
I have an Unrooted Sony Xperia tipo running 4.0.4.
I have a Wi-Fi at home which uses an authenticated proxy. I have managed to apply the proxy and also have managed to use authentication.
The trouble.
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WiFi stopped working (dhcpd times out) after enabling device encryption
WiFi has worked without issue before on this exact same hotspot, and it is currently working for other devices so I'm assuming the error is in the phone (edit: also tried another hotspot, wifi is ...
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CM10.1 Wifi issue
I just flashed my HTC One X AT&T Build number 1.73.502.1 710RD ATT US edition with CM 10.1 as described at CM10.1 Android 4.2.1 ROM for AT&T One X/One XL
Everything seems fine, but once I ...
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Tablet won't connect to any WiFi network anymore, always shows “saved”
My tablet will not connect to ANY WiFi network anymore. Everything was working perfectly for about a month. But now, the WiFi icon has disappeared, and every time I try to connect to a network it ...
