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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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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What does “obtaining IP address” mean?
When I try to connect to a free WiFi, my Xperia Android smartphone displays:
obtaining ip address
Why does it happen?
Which IP address is that?
Is it static or dynamic?
Does this IP address ...
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My Nexus One cannot connect to Wi-Fi being broadcast by a Windows 7 laptop
My Android (Google HTC Nexus One) is not detecting Wi-Fi being broadcast by my Windows 7 laptop. However, my iPhone can detect the laptop's network. Why is that?
Is there any solution for connecting ...
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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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How to disable “Wi-Fi disconnected” dialogue?
I have Huawei U8815 aka Ascend G300 with Android 4.0.3.
When I disable Wi-Fi connectivity or I'm out of range of Wi-Fi network I receive question which after translation means more or less "Further ...
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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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1answer
581 views
Sync music folders between phone and tablet
I want to use a DJ returnable app on both devices, send want a fast way (WiFi) to keep the music folders sync'd. I always buy from my phone so just need to transfer existing music and new downloads ...
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What Android phones are ANT+ hardware enabled?
I'm trying to gather information regarding ANT+ hardware support in Android phones. Basically, what Android phones have ANT wireless hardware?
ANT and ANT+ ( http://thisisant.com/ ) as wireless ...
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Can I permanently disable the cell/radio of my phone?
My wife got a new phone with a new service, so I get to have her old phone to play around with.
Since the old phone no longer has cell phone service, I want to completely disable the cell phone or ...
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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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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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Wi-Fi issues with HTC Desire S
I have an HTC Desire S, which I have had no issues with until now. It is now not recognising any Wi-Fi networks. When I switch on Wi-Fi it scans, then gives me a green tick telling me it has it but ...
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Use tablet as a Wi-Fi handsfree device?
My question is:
Is there any way to use Tablet as a hands free adapter by Wi-Fi?
With Access point created in the Tablet? "No internet" Device-To-Device lan connection.
For Example:
call ...
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galaxy s2 wifi problem after updating to ice cream sandwich
hi guys i have samsung galaxy s2 and it was working very well before upgrade to ice cream sandwich i didnt face any trouble in upgrading and it upgrade well
but i faced a problem with wifi connection ...
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Is Kismet or another WIFI detector available for Android?
I'm a Sysadmin and would like to use my Android phone to detect Wifi networks at my workplace or at home.
Are there any tools like Kismet available for Android? I'm currently using a Samsung ...
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Troubleshooting 802.1x EAP connection
I actually have observed two issues, which most likely are related:
When I try to connect my phone (Motorola Cliq 2; Android 2.2) to 802.1x EAP protected network then the connection attempt seems to ...
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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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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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Samsung Galaxy Ace - Disconnects from some networks
I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830L with Android 2.3.4, with factory ROM. It works pretty well with most WEP/WPA2 wifi hotspots. When I try to connect to an open one, no matter the signal ...
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is there a way to schedule a turn-on-wifi-sync-turn-off-wifi scheduled task for every day at 8am?
I have no 3G.
I use my android phone mostly via wifi home network and read emails and podcasts later offline.
Is there a way to make a scheduled task which will turn on wifi, force sync (or wait for ...
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How do I share files on my mobile over WiFi?
I have an Android phone. Can I share files on my smartphone with all devices on the home network? Which app will let me do this?
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My Samsung Galaxy tab 2 (7.0) can't see 5ghz networks
My Samsung Galaxy tab 2 (7.0) can't see 5ghz networks.
Am I missing anything?
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Can I use 2 android phones as walkie talkie? (without internet!)
I want to use 2 (or more) android phones as walkie talkie (i.e. they talk each other without needing internet/voice call).
Of course this should work with wifi, because it doesn't make much sense a to ...
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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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Restrict market updates to WiFi network
In order to save some volume on my data plan, I'd like to limit updates from the market to the times when I'm connected to a WiFi. And as every good geek, I want this to be automated, in other words, ...
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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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Samsung Galaxy S2 wifi - Connected but no internet
My Galaxy S2 (ICS I9100G) connects to my home wifi but sometimes does not actually transmit data. I took it to the shop and they did a factory reset (which I could have done on my own) and then was ...
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How can I tell my device to ignore a public Wi-Fi network?
The city I live in has city-wide Wi-Fi available for a subscription, but the Wi-Fi access point is public.
This means that everywhere I go in the city I get a notice that there is public Wi-Fi ...
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Android 2.1, HTC Hero EU and WIFI configuration issues
After many search and try, it seem to be impossible to connect to a WIFI network with hidden SSID. But perhaps I did my research wrong...
So, is there any way to connect to a WIFI network with hidden ...
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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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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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Can't see Macbook WiFi access point on Android smartphone
I'd like to connect my Android phone (Samsung Galaxy Nexus running Stock JellyBean) to my Macbook Pro (early-2012, running OSX Lion) via an access point created by my Macbook Pro.
Sadly I can't even ...
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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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why wont my galaxy tab 2 connect with wifi or usb?
whenever i try to connect to wifi or my pc with usb it always just says connecting... indefinitely. it detects my wifi signal, kies detects the tablet, but neither one has managed to actually complete ...
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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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How do I change the Wi-Fi hotspot channel?
Is it possibe to change the channel my phone broadcasts its Wi-Fi hotspot on?
Right now it's using the same channel as my neighbour (6). My router is reporting several unused slots.
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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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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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Galaxy Mini can't connect to the Internet over Wi-Fi
I purchased a Galaxy Mini with 2.2.1 a few days ago and I can connect to my home network (the wireless icon appears) but I can't surf on the Internet. I verified it got an IP correctly and tried many ...
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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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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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Android 4.0.3 Google tablet will not connect to Billion 5200n RC router
I have an Android Google tablet that will not connect to internet Wi-Fi on Billion 5200n RC model router. iPad and iPhones do connect without a problem, but the tablet shows its connected but when I ...
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Wi-Fi connects but can't browse
I'm opening a virtual router through my laptop, and my Galaxy S2 can see and connect to it fine. However, when I try to do anything that requires the network, it doesn't work (for example, I can't ...
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Wi-Fi Network can not scanned
I am having problem with my recently bought SONY XPERIA SL. I have CISCO WAP4410N router, and its SSID cannot be scanned or connected (manually) on my phone, while being on AUTO CHANNEL selection ...
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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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File Transfer on LAN using wifi
User 'Logos' stated the following in another question's response:
If you just want to transfer files while on your LAN and you're using wifi, Samba Filesharing works super well. You can just ...
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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. ...
