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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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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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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The WiFi connection on my Dell XCD 35 (Froyo) times out
I recently bought the Dell XCD35, one of the biggest issues I'm facing is that it keeps disconnecting from an established (and saved) WiFi network and I need to manually select 'Connect' for it to get ...
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How can I stream audio from my phone over wifi to a speaker or receiver?
I have a Galaxy Nexus and would like to be able to send music from it to speakers or a receiver.
Since I use a few different apps to listen to music (Spotify and Pandora mostly but sometimes also ...
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My WiFi status icon on 4.1 is grey, even when the connection is working fine. Why?
I just switched from AOKP to the latest CyanogenMod M-build, and I'm noticing that my WiFi and 3G/H+ icons never switch to blue. This is a bit annoying as usually the grey WiFi icon is an indication ...
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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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How to connect Android phone to a Wifi network using PPPoE?
I have an ISP at home, which provides me with a PPPoE connection. My router supports that and I've configured it to autoconnect periodically, so I don't have to type my username and password each ...
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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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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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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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How to set HTTP proxy and proxy authentication credentials in wifi?
I have set up wifi, I installed HTTP proxy and configured it, but where I put the proxy authentication credentials?
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Galaxy Tab 10.1 doesn't keep wifi connected despite settings
My Galaxy Tab 10.1, 16GB Wifi only version, disconnects the WiFi whenever the tablet goes into sleep mode.
I have ensured that I have selected to never sleep in advanced WiFi settings.
I downloaded ...
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Accessing Tor on Android device via a virtual wifi network
I've hosted a wifi network using a virtual router, with which the local area connection is sharing it's internet with. My Android device can connect to this wifi network and can access my laptop's ...
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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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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 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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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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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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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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Why does HTC Incredible S turn Wi-Fi on by itself?
Sometime after latest official update to Android 4.0 phone began to switch Wi-Fi on by itself when being in sleep mode (or maybe at other times).
Reproduction: turn off the Wi-Fi, leave it in a Wi-Fi ...
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How to transfer files over wifi without a hotspot?
I'm looking for a way to transfer files between an Android phone (Samsung Galaxy S2, rooted) and any computer system I may need to interact with (this means preinstalled software on the computer, ...
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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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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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Why does my device turn Wi-Fi on by itself?
Similar to Why does HTC Incredible S turn Wi-Fi on by itself?, it seems my Samsung Galaxy Victory will turn on Wi-Fi at random times. It establishes a connection if certain networks are in range (i.e. ...
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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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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 ...
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Is there a in-built setting to login to public hotspots?
I have a SIM-lock free Galaxy W with Android 2.3.6 on it.
The other day in the public library I found out that I was not able to login anyhow to the public Wi-Fi.
It shows that the DHCP gives the ...
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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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Android 2.2 Galaxy S SGH-T959 kernel update with netfilter
I can't seem to find a kernel update for this phone that would include netfilter. Does anyone know a different way to install netfilter on this phone?
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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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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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connecting to a wireless network that uses WPA2 enterprise encryption
I'm trying to connect to a wireless internet I've got the user id and password for. The network uses WPA2 enterprise encryption and Cisco:Leap authentication.
How can I connect?
On my laptop I do ...
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Is there a way to copy files directly between two Android devices on the same wifi network?
I now have a Samsung Galaxy S Android phone running Froyo 2.2.1 and an Archos 101 Android tablet - also running Froyo.
Both are 'connected' to the same home network via wifi.
Is there a method by ...
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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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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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Android applications need WiFi but I have only ethernet connection
I have the Imito MX1 device that is working on Android 4.1. I have problem with WiFi quality (speed and reconnecting) so I use the Ethernet on the RJ45 to USB device. Unfortunately some of the ...
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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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Disabling the 5 GhZ wifi band on the HTC One X
I had some wifi connection dropping issues with my One X. I don't appear to have the "you're holding it wrong" issue (the squeeze test comes out negative), but some googling found that there seem to ...
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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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What is the fastest way to transfer huge files beween two android powered devices?
What is the fastest way to transfer huge files (e.g. 500MB) between two android powered devices? Bluetooth? WiFi direct? Beam? or maybe USB on-the-go?
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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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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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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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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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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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Why is one of my WiFi networks not visible after connecting to the other one?
I've got two access points / WiFi networks at my home and there is a strange behavior with my Android 4.0 phone (SGS2): after my phone connects to one network or the other (whichever is currently ...
