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Can not connect to PC from Android via ES Explorer
Windows 10 by default disables SMBv1. So, go to "Turn Windows features on or off" > enable SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support. Now Restart your PC.
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"Cannot add/update network before store is read!" when trying to save a WiFi network on Android 9
I had this issue after an updating of an Android 9 Pie custom ROM.
When trying to configure my wlan, I had error messages:
Failed to Save Network/ Wlan Netzwerk kann nicht gespeichert werden
Failed ...
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Why do two smartphones connected to the same WiFi network show different speeds (one displays the link speed as 135 Mbps and other only 72 Mbps)?
Just a quick comparison
Xiaomi Redmi note 3: Credits Gsmarena
Acer Liquid Z630s: credits: Gsmarena
The link speeds you mentioned are usually achieved only under ideal conditions which is not ...
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How to prevent Wifi auto-connect without forgetting that connection
Looks like (if its still relevant) this may be a thing of the past, as manufacturers are implementing this feature in newer android versions a well as builds i.e there is an option to disable wi-fi ...
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Is it possible to designate an alternative wifi connection test site?
Yes. Since Android 7.1 the method is a little different (not gonna mention the old method here) - fire up adb shell then use the command settings put global captive_portal_https_url **site domain here*...
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How to avoid WiFi disconnection if Google cannot be pinged?
You can either disable captive portal detection:
adb shell 'settings put global captive_portal_detection_enabled 0'
adb shell 'settings put global captive_portal_mode 0'
(set to 1 to re-enable), or ...
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Problem with hotspot - WiFi connection on, but internet is down
I have a fix for LinuxMint which is derrived from Ubuntu and I posted the fix on LM.
Using "Search" (application), I searched for ".conf" in "File System" and found the ...
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Can not connect to PC from Android via ES Explorer
Type whoami in command prompt, it will retrieve the full username of your computer.
Copy the part after backslash and keep it somewhere ready. Type ipconfig in command prompt again and find out what ...
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Can not connect to PC from Android via ES Explorer
Here's a summary of some important LAN (SMB) connection options to check and edit
(using the ES File Explorer "Edit Server" option of a selected connection in the Network tab):
The "Domain" option - ...
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Internet not working in browsers on mobile data, but works on WiFi and in all apps. Please help!
I have the same problem. that happens with Google Chrome over WIFI i have internet and can use YouTube App but the Browser isn't working.
I resolved the problem by removing Chrome and installing it ...
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Why does my internet only work in certain places?
According to GSMArena, your device (LG K7) uses Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n standards. According to my findings, this standard tends to have limited coverage on some bands.
More explanation on different wifi ...
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Can cellulardata & WiFi be on while charging? Sporadic case of meager increase in charging while both were on
The WiFi + Mobile data should not eat up so much energy that the charging is slow, except if you have an ancient phone/charging device that has no quick charge technologies.
I would suggest:
make ...
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How to prevent Wifi auto-connect without forgetting that connection
I have a Sony Xperia Z2 and this auto-connect to WiFi has been driving me up the wall for months, and the Z2 doesn't seem to have the setting to switch off auto-reconnect, but tonight I finally found ...
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Syncthing does not work with AFwall+ activated
The solution was to disable wireless (WLAN) in AFwall+ and activate LAN.
This does not make sense for me, but it works...
It still works if I activate wireless as well, but it is not necessary.
Even ...
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Japanese SIM card not connecting to network in US
I had to go into Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Network operators and manually select a network.
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"Something came up. The application has cancelled the request to choose a device"
Well this is what worked.
For GoPro:
Phone: Clear all active apps and clear the app's cache.
Phone: "Forget" the camera on the app, and also forget the WiFi network.
Phone: Turn off data ...
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I get "Internet may not be available" on my new Samsung J5 Prime
As strange as it seems, I now have come to an understanding that this issue may be related to an IP address conflict between the router and the connecting device or at least a faulty DHCP ...
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Internet fast when sharing via hotspot or tethering but slow on the device itself
So, I have discovered the cause of this problem... the darn chinese brick is riddled with vendor's own poorly written system level adware. It constantly opens connections to it's servers which turns ...
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How to connect to WiFi router without internet?
Try deleting the connection. You can do this by Settings -> Wifi -> hit the : on the top right, Saved Networks, select your router's name, then FORGET.
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Network issues with Jio sim on Sim slot 1 and Airtel on Sim slot 2
It is simply compatibility issues.
A quick Google search shows that AirTel use FDD-LTE as their standard, while Jio use TD-LTE.
Due to current technology restrictions, TD-LTE can't stay on when FDD-...
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net::ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT
Since you are not facing any connection issues, this toast message, on the face of it looks not related to connection .
As a first step, install toaster and notification history to find out the ...
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Connect phone to tv usb
There are two common ways:
Some smartphones support MHL (Mobile HDMI Link) cables.
Most smartphones are equipped with Miracast. Screen Mirroring can be enabled/disabled in the quick toggle menu, ...
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How to force android 6 to automatically connect to a network without internet access?
As mentioned here since Android 5, when the device connect to. Wi-Fi network it makes a quick HTTP request to check if it has internet access.
This check is, for example, done with
clients3....
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Authentification wi-fi with my Android?
I know that that there is a way to connect your mobile phone to your PC via USB to use internet, but I don't know a way like Wi-fi, there are some apps that probably can do it but I think you have to ...
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Can only connect 'halfway' over mobile hotspot
This may be an issue with your carrier's APN (DUN and IPv4 protocols).
As a workaround, try changing the APN type to DUN:
On your phone, go to Settings >> More >> Cellular networks >&...
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WiFi-Direct using an Access Point
No.
Wifi direct : direct share data between two devices (pictures, video, music, files), without internet.
Acces point by wifi : acces to internet
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Android x86 on VirtualBox - Apps cannot access internet
The solution is to change network adapter settings (VirtualBox or VMware) from NAT type to Bridge type, that's it.
If you don't want to change the network type, there is another solution if your ...
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Wifi drop warning
I don't think Android devices have a built-in alert or notification to cater for this
You can achieve this by automation. I prefer MacroDroid being easy to learn and free ( upto 5 macros )
Trigger: ...
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Wifi and cellular data keep turning off by itself.
I had the same problem. Android Samsung S5. Wifi kept turning itself off. Very annoying. I had the smart network switch on or off...didn't matter. I discovered that I had the ATT Smart WiFi app ...
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How to make Android WIFI connection static and use always mobile internet?
From the linked post your WiFi is not good enough, so combining WiFi and mobile data may work
Speedify claims to do this ( not tried by me)
Combine your Wi-Fi and Mobile Data Connections for Fast ...
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