Questions tagged [wi-fi]
For questions specifically about issues with WLAN network connectivity (via a wireless router) as opposed to questions related to cellular connections (2G/3G/4G, etc.).
2,022
questions
8
votes
3
answers
38k
views
How do i recover my wifi pass from android using adb? [duplicate]
I'm connected to a wifi spot with my android, but i'd like to connect with my laptop aswell. I don't want to root my phone (warranty and stuffs) nor reset the router, as it has complex settings on it. ...
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
How to manually sign into WiFi network?
I'm connecting to a WiFi network that I know show ask me for the username and password in the web browser when I go to access the internet. However it's not doing that when I go into my web browser. I'...
1
vote
1
answer
164
views
How can I diagnose if my it's my phone that has a problem with wifi?
I have a Galaxy Note 4 - and I've been having trouble recently with the Wifi frequently disconnecting.
What I would like to do is diagnose whether this issue is specific to my phone, before I send ...
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
Wi-Fi problems on CM11 (4.4 KitKat, Samsung Galaxy S3)
I've recently encrypted my Samsung Galaxy S3 (with CyanogenMod 11-20141115-SNAPSHOT-M12-i9300 installed) using vdc enablecrypto wipe, and since then I've been having a problem with the Wi-Fi radio on ...
0
votes
1
answer
440
views
Got connection problems: How to reset wifi stack without factory reset?
I installed CM 5.1.1 and restored a ton of apps with Titanium Backup.
Now my Wifi is bugged: When I enter a known Wifi network the phone connects to the wifi but can't make a real connection (has a '!...
1
vote
0
answers
143
views
How do I stop Play Store connecting to a specific WiFi SSID?
The WiFi network at an office I frequently visit has firewalled the Play Store, or some port that the Play Store uses. In any case, it is impossible to connect to the Play Store over that network, and ...
0
votes
0
answers
279
views
Surprising problem to access Wifi Hotspot in Android 4.4 (Rooted)
I have uni proxy using NTLM authentication which I am sharing via hotspot created using this command
netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid="NAME" key="PASSWORD" keyUsage=persistent
netsh wlan ...
2
votes
2
answers
193
views
Android exclude WiFis
In my area I have a lot of paid WiFi hotspots that are open and my android connects to them automatically.
Can I set that WiFi's only with certain keyword in their name(SSID) would not connect to?
...
2
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Connecting android phone to a local web server
Scenario.
We have a product controlling some sort of household thing. Since its 2015, it also runs a small webserver so that people in the house can control the product using their phones. Everything ...
0
votes
0
answers
375
views
WiFi automatically toggles off after turning it on
In the mobile set, the charging is almost full, rest of the applications are working well. WiFi stopped working abruptly. After switching WiFi ON from "Settings" it automatically turns off in 5 secs. ...
3
votes
1
answer
486
views
Why does my Moto X phone support mDNS but my Samsung Tablet does not?
I have a device that is broadcasting mDNS, I am using this app to view it in the Bonjour Browser:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.he.networktools&hl=en
On my Samsung Tablet, it ...
0
votes
1
answer
1k
views
WiFi never shuts off on Nexus 5 running Lollipop
I have Nexus 5 on Android Lollipop. When I check the battery graph, it always shows my WiFi radio as ON, even when I am using 3G and have specifically turned it off. I have observed that it only shuts ...
0
votes
1
answer
1k
views
How can I unlock my s6 Edge Lock Screen w/o having to factory reset it?
Given how sensitive the fingerprint sensor on this phone, the 5 tries were used and the phone was asking for the backup password after. The problem is that i cant even remember the PW. I can unlock it ...
0
votes
2
answers
5k
views
Want to increase my utorrent android speed
I am using Galaxy A7 . My downloading speed is very worse 2kbbs it takes several weeks for a movie download.I am fed up really. Now a movie with 0/101 peers and seed 5/8 is downloading in 2 kbbs with ...
1
vote
1
answer
3k
views
How to boot Android with flight mode (airplane mode) activated
Is it possible to boot up Android so flight mode is activated?
When I set airplane mode before rebooting or creating a nandroid backup the setting will stick.
Are there any files like init.d that ...
1
vote
1
answer
1k
views
Log into WiFi network on Android Wear
Android Wear has a new feature where you can connect to WiFi and get notifications even while away from your phone. If the WiFi network is secure, then it uses the login credentials last used on your ...
1
vote
3
answers
1k
views
Very frequent Wifi disconnection while being in China
I'm having an issue on my Nexus 4 (Stock Android 5.1.1).
It keeps disconnecting from my Wifi. When I go back to connect, it says "No Internet access, automatic connection impossible".
I currently ...
3
votes
0
answers
1k
views
How to Diagnose WiFi Issues?
My Samsung Galaxy S4 (GT-I9515) with Android 5.0.1 does not connect to one particular WiFi any more - the Eduroam network at my workplace. The network is listed in the available networks list, with ...
0
votes
1
answer
4k
views
Using Local (private) DNS server on Lollipop
I have a website hosted on an IIS server on my network. The DNS for this website on only valid from within the network. The DNS cannot be resolved outside of this local network.
I am using Wi-fi to ...
4
votes
2
answers
14k
views
Disable Internet access detection of WiFi networks?
In fact my WiFi DO HAVE Internet access, but for some reason it keeps telling me I don't and won't automatically reconnect to it. Now I have to manually reconnect every time.
So, is it possible to ...
2
votes
2
answers
19k
views
How to browse to a NAS in Android?
I have a NAS attached to my home router, and the NAS is running a web server. I would like to run the browser on my Android tablet, enter the URL (in my case, diskstation/wordpress) and get the page. ...
1
vote
1
answer
407
views
Go back to previous custom rom - adb issue
I decided to try a custom ROM from here.
I downloaded Exodus ROM to my computer, and via ADB transmitted it to the sdcard/0/ folder. I then rebooted and flashed this custom ROM. Everything went well ...
-1
votes
1
answer
294
views
I cant connect to the wifi even if there is internet connection
I cant connect to the wifi even if there is internet connection.The wifi icon is displayed on the notification bar(with range),and its shows connected tothe link too.i can access net on my pc(on which ...
2
votes
0
answers
270
views
Android, connecting to a specific wireless channel
I live in a dorm where there is the same wireless network with different channels. How can I choose to which channel I want to be connected?
The problem is that channel 1, which has the best signal ...
1
vote
1
answer
9k
views
Set Open DNS in Android 5.0.1
Just updated my Oneplus One to Android 5.0.1, and I can't change the DNS when I select the "Static IP" option in Wi-Fi settings. Basically I can put the values in, there is just no way to press OK and ...
1
vote
1
answer
126k
views
my android phone keeps asking “Sign-in to WiFi network” even if WPA/WPA2 is already authenticated
I'm trying to connect to a DLink Router protected with WPA/WPA2. It's our home router and I can connect perfectly to it from laptops and desktops, Linux and Windows alike, even for my friends mobile(...
3
votes
5
answers
35k
views
Cannot connect android phone to tp link router
I have TP Link TD-W8968 wireless router.
I can connect my laptop to the router but not a phone since few days.
I am facing a problem since a week, when I turn a wi-fi on on my android device HTC ...
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
What range of tcp buffer size do you suggest for slow and fast networks?
If you search the net, you come across with ranges like these that claim would enhance your net throughput:
net.tcp.buffersize.default=4096,87380,256960,4096, 16384,256960
net.tcp.buffersize.wifi=...
2
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Can't change DNS on S3 mini
I am trying to use OpenDNS on my phone. I have tried using SetDNS, DNS Changer, and DNSet. At least two of those claim to allow changing the wifi DNS without root access (I am only using wifi on an ...
0
votes
1
answer
113
views
Two phone numbers (one USA, one Qatari) same phone, calls and text over cell data. Any suggestions on how to accomplish this?
I need your advice and ideas. I am moving to Qatar in a couple days for work and I am trying to figure out the best cellphone situation. Currently I have a Google Nexus 5 which is fabulous, on AT&...
-1
votes
1
answer
3k
views
Hide WiFi status icon on CM 12
I don't want to anyone to see the connected WiFi symbol on my phone status bar, can you please help me?
I have Galaxy Note II with CyanogenMod 12.1.
0
votes
1
answer
141
views
setting kind of semi - airplane mode [duplicate]
In airplane mode, both SIM(s) and wi-fi are disconnected. Is there a way to just disconnect the SIM(s) and keep wi-fi connected without root privilege?
-2
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Can I jam the WiFi connection of other android phones nearby?
Is there any way to programmatically jam the WiFi signal of another Android phone? Or anything that comes close to this?
2
votes
1
answer
3k
views
How can I run a shell script when some WiFi is connected?
I have a really simple shell script, that just adds a route to my internal development machine. This is useful, as that machine has some LXC containers inside, so I can reach all my containers from my ...
0
votes
2
answers
2k
views
How do I turn gray wifi icon to blue?
I have been searching for answers and some suggestions doesn't seem to work. I can connect to WiFi but I am not able to use it, (Facebook, Play store, Etc.) because the WiFi icon seem to turn into ...
1
vote
2
answers
10k
views
Turn off WiFi only when the device is both locked and screen turned off
I have already tested some apps for this purpose and they solely rely on the screen turning off, which makes sense at some point. However, their concept breaks down when you want to use an app over ...
1
vote
0
answers
5k
views
How to setup wifi from adb shell?
I'm using adb over USB to shell into a rooted CyanogenMod-modded device. I wanted to debug my wifi connection through the command line, connecting to an open (unprotected) wifi network. Is it possible ...
0
votes
3
answers
1k
views
Android apps won't connect over school WiFi
I have several apps that won't connect even though I connected to WiFi. Google Chrome and browser work fine, but other apps say can't connect to the server or needs an internet connection. When I'm at ...
1
vote
1
answer
9k
views
How can I set a static IPv6 address for a WiFi connection?
I am running CyanogenMod 12 (Android L) on a OnePlus One, and would like to set a specific wireless network to use a static IPv6 address. I see a menu option for doing this for the IPv4 address (as ...
0
votes
3
answers
4k
views
why there is exclamation mark on wi fi. I am facing problem after upgrading to lollipop 5.0 [duplicate]
I have a Micromax AQ4501 mobile phone. I am getting an exclamation mark over the Wi-Fi icon. And I am unable to connect to Wi-Fi thereafter.
I have been facing this problem since a few days after I ...
3
votes
3
answers
5k
views
Push notifications for Google Hangouts unreliable on WiFi
I just got a Moto E and am attempting to use Hangouts as both my chat client and my SMS client. This works well except for the fact that it is unreliable about receiving push notifications. The ...
1
vote
1
answer
469
views
How can I timeout my hotspot?
I use my hotspot on the go, then forget to switch to Wifi when I reach my home or office. Is there an app that times-out the hotspot -- and cellular data in general -- and switches to Wifi? It coudl ...
4
votes
2
answers
4k
views
How to permanently stop Samsung Galaxy S5 from keep connecting to Wi-Fi?
I'm using Samsung Galaxy S5. At my place of employment, Wi-Fi is provided (a free version which isn't locked, and a version which is locked). It keeps connecting to the unlocked Wi-Fi network. I don't ...
11
votes
0
answers
2k
views
Closing internet access for some apps [duplicate]
Is there a way to prevent some apps from accessing to internet when wi-fi or mobile data is on?
26
votes
9
answers
39k
views
Moved out with my router : Location services don't get it
So I moved out, carrying along my WiFi router. I set it up at my new place, but now, every time I use a location service, it recognizes my router and places me at my old address... Any way I can force ...
0
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Nexus 4, Lollipop 5.1 WiFi Issue
My Nexus 4 device stopped connecting to the Cisco router at work for some reason. I thought it was because the upgrade to lollipop 5.0 (had Kit-Kat before) but I'm not so sure anymore.
I tried:
...
0
votes
1
answer
94
views
WiFi ICON is gray on my kitkat ONLY at home and ONLY with a specific device [duplicate]
I have noticed that when I'm at home, the WiFi icon is always gray, so I cab still have access to the internet but notifications from apps like whatsapp, Facebook, etc doesn't, work. When I connect to ...
0
votes
1
answer
44
views
How do I Save the password to a friend's router on my LG REALM Smartphone?
Each time I try to connect to this router it requires me to enter the (very long) password.
I do not have to do that when I use my own router; I get connectivity without entering a password each ...
0
votes
1
answer
610
views
Auto disconnect wifi when out of wifi zone?
I want my mobile wifi to get disconnect when i am not connected after a specific time. Ex- If i am out of my wifi network for 10min my wifi should get turn off. Note I dont have root access.
0
votes
1
answer
68
views
Unable to browse even when connected to free WiFi
I am unable to browse the internet, even if my phone is connected to my office free WiFi.
I have tried resetting my phone.