So I recently updated my device and after the update, whenever my phone is connected to my home wifi ,What device do you have? ,Looks like having issues here also ,Oh, sorry I forgot to mention that - I have a Kogan Agora 6+. ,Yeah this issue started up after that update unfortunately... ,Doe…
hello...i am facing a problem...my android device shows connecting to wifi then shows saved. It never actually connects to my home network. It's not just with my Home network but every network i try to connect. I tried everything. Factory reset, Hard reset. evrything..plzz help. Infact, aftert th…
I had to get a new WiFi router from Spectrum because of some issues with the old one. I had no problems with my tablet with the old network. Now it won't connect to the new network SSID. I've tried about 20 times to do it, with the correct password. It only says "Authenticating", and then it says…
Phone is S8+. Plan is through Xfinity. After seeing a significant spike in data use on our last cell phone carrier bill, my wife and I noticed that our phones are no longer automatically connecting to Wifi when returning to our house. We checked the appropriate Settings and everything that is…
Hey there, so I am currently using a Huawei P20 Pro and my high school has a mobile WiFi we should be able to connect to using our details. However, whenever I try connecting nothing pops up for me to enter said details and the WiFi remains as "Saved, encrypted ". If anyone would be able to hel…
This is a scalable and flexible mesh networking system that blankets your whole home in Wi-Fi, eliminating dead zones and making it simple to use. These routers handle up to 200 connected devices and cover 6,600 square feet. This is a one-day deal.
if my galaxy watch connected to the same wifi the my phone connected to, can i received the calls/answer or reject using my watch if im not near to my phone. ,As far as I can tell, no. You used to be able to have your phone auto forward calls to your watch when it was on LTE, but Samsung got rid…
Watch was working perfectly until November update. It still connects fine to Bluetooth. Called Samsung on 3 occasions should have just talked to myself they have no idea. Regardless if it's set WiFi always on or Auto same message as soon as Bluetooth drops "Security Policy prevents connection to…
The eero Beacon and Nest Wifi both promise to be easy and affordable ways to extend your home Wi-Fi network, but which one is the best? Here's a comparison to help you find out!…
in my device Moto G Plus wifi is disabled not able to connect to home network .it was alright till noon.unsure how to proceed ,Have you tried restarting your phone? I presume you've tried enabling the WiFi? If you need additional help or have more questions or details to share, please join…
Google Wifi was one of the first mesh systems around and it's still one of the most intuitive. For many people, it's still a great system with enough speed for most online activity.
If you want to build a mesh network at home without Google, there is a ton of competition. Whether you want better speeds, prices, or a different experience, there are plenty of options to get connected.
My Wifi is connected to My Samsung Galaxy S8 plus but internet is not working but in other devices internet is working with same wifi please tell me what should I do Android 9.0 ,Hi and welcome to Android Central. Please have a look at the following thread and let us know it helps.…
When I'm using my home WiFi network, all the apps on my Samsung A505W connect to the internet, but when I'm using WiFi at a pub or café, only the various Google & Facebook apps connect to the internet. but nothing's worked so far. How do I fix this? ,Have you tried reset network in settings?…
Google and eero both make some pretty phenomenal hardware, but in the arena of home networking, which of the two businesses is the better bet? We've pitted the new Nest Wifi Router against the eero Pro to find out.…
The best part of a mesh network is that it can be expanded to fit your needs. Both the Eero Beacon and Google Wifi can work as an easy node but the Beacon can plug straight into the wall and making placement a breeze.
Bought a new phone Android 9.0 if I am at a local place with free wifi some of the pages will not load and I get and error message. It happens every time i buy a new phone. How do I set the phone so it will accept all web pages or websites? ,Welcome to Android Central! Which phone? Does it work…
Google Wifi is a great value for building a simple and functional mesh network but thanks to it's higher speeds and the inclusion of a smart speaker, the Nest Wifi system makes the most sense today.
Google's Nest Wifi might be some of the best-known mesh networking hardware on the market, but it's far from the only option available to you. If you're looking for alternatives, there are plenty - and many of them blow Google out of the water.…
Cannot Connect to Printer on WiFI Network When android printer driver was initiated no printer could be found Add a printer by IP address the message appeared PRINTER NOT FOUND CHECK YOUR NETWORK CONNECTION.. Entered the printers IP address .http:\\192.148.0.130 in Google android and connect…
With a hundreds of millions of free Wi-Fi hotspots shared by our users globally, you can Wi-Fi with WiFi Master Key ★ How to use? -> 1: Launch the app -> 2: Tap "WiFi Key Search" -> 3: Connect to WiFi hotspots with a "Blue Key" icon. These hotspots are shared by the users an…
Most Wifi routers are ugly, or bland but the Nest Wifi is anything but this. Combining great smarts with an outstanding design and color choices that blend into your home, this is the first Wifi router I'm happy to show off to everyone!…
If my cellular plan includes no data, can I connect to the internet when connected to wifi ,Yes.…
I received a Netgear Wifi Extender EX3110 and everything works great. Signal is enhanced and there's no problem connecting. However, whenever my phone connects, my battery will drain very fast. Overnight, on standby, it will go from 50% to 6% in 7 hours. My phone is only 50' away from the exten…
My home broadband is Virgin and I have a decent speed, circa 100 mbps but frustratingly I note that when browsing on the phone I often have a delay before it connects, where I suspect the phone is trying to latch on to the best wifi signal. If I then go to the settings screen and check the Wifi…
Th875ch doesnt see the wifi neywork , What is that? ,I am using the Samsung Galaxy S9 handset for which I am facing a peculiar problem of wifi connectivity. I surfed through social sites like Facebook but still couldn't solve the issue. Is it the problem with the handset? ,You haven't told us wh…
Hi All, In the iOS world, in iOS 13, when someone gets on a call on the primary SIM, naturally the second SIM is disabled. However, while the second SIM is inactive, the iphone kicks on wifi calling using the data of the primary SIM to keep the line active. Does Android have the functionality t…
The Nest Wifi points not only expand your Wi-Fi coverage but also contain a smart speaker and microphone for Google Assistant integration. Even if one router provides enough coverage for your home, you may still want a point for the extra functionality.
I recently got a new dashcam for my truck which has no screen. So to change the setting and view the video or even just when setting it up to aim the camera you have to connect the camera to your phone via WiFi. The issue I am now having is, if I have my phone connected to the camera I no long…
Does data use automatically default to WiFi over Cellular Data. ,Depends on the type of connection the app is asking for. While apps can ask specifically for "wifi" or "cel data", "best available" is the most common request and will always do wifi when wifi is available even when cel data is also…
I have a old tablet 4.0.4 and ive tried everything to hook up the wifi and im unable to. do I need to upgrade the tablet ,I would anyway, that's quite an old OS. It's not patched and modern apps won't work on it even if you could get it to connect to WiFi as Google has dropped support for the pr…
There are some great mesh systems to choose from, but which is the right one for you?…
There are plenty of mesh networks that require you to pay a monthly subscription fee to use. Is eero one of them?…
i have a samsung s9 and works perfectly, never had any problems with it at all, however last few weeks it has problems connecting to my wifi network,it keeps logging off and i have to reconnect,or it keeps logging off and on ,and thus using a lot of battery,does anybody think that this is a probl…
I am able to connect a VPN on my Samsung Galaxy S10 plus phone when I am connected to 4G, however no matter what I do, the same VPN and tried connecting the VPN from that phone on WiFi and it connects fine- on the same WiFi connection. I have tried everything. Even the VPN support team could no…
My sister bought a new Galaxy S7 yesterday from At&t. She connected to her wifi at her house and saved the network. When she arrived home today, her phone didn't automatically connect. She had to manually go in and connect. I know my Note 4 will recognize the network and connect. Is there so…
Hi just wondering if someone could help, I bought 2 samsung s9 plus phones, one had a broken screen but everything else was good including th IMEI, the other was perfectly fine except it was google locked but also has a good IMEI, I removed the motherboard from the parts phone and put it in the G…
Hi, has anyone had connectivity issues connecting to 5GHz Wifi? The device connects almost instantly to 2.4GHz but refuses to connect to 5GHz at all. If I reset the Device's Network Settings, it will connect once but if I disconnect and try again, it won't connect. I have to restart the process…
Hello, i am on Android 10 DerpFest Offical Rom April 07/04/20, Carrier : Jio I am facing a very weird issue. Wifi calling works for me when connected on all wifi network except my home one. So when i connect to my home's wifi it never works but on other wifi network it works... Here's the int…
samsung a40 android 10 wifi: 5ghz my new phone is losing wifi connection all the time. yesterday i reset wifi settings and then it worked until today. today same problem again. the phone does not connect to wifi even though I reset network settings again. it connects but drops signal immedia…
I have a samsung that I have not used for a year and I was told that I need to get interne connection, ,Either connect to WiFi or sign up for a plan through a cell carrier. If you need additional help or have more questions or details to share, please join the site so you can reply in this thr…
I ride the bus to work, and when traveling along a stretch near a university with dozens of shops with WiFi, it's almost impossible to connect to the bus's WiFi. It seems like my phone is giving more priority to trying to update the numerous outside sources as they change rather than just conne…
i try to connected to the WiFi but when i try it says connected no internet please help, thanks in advanvce. ,Try restarting the phone ? 'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply. ,If it connected and says no interne…
I wanted to use wifi sharing at home without needing mobile data but when I do use Wi-Fi sharing to connect my devices I only get to connect 3 devices to my hotspot why is that? ,Here's some picture if that helps ,What device do you have? What carrier? This may be either a device or carrier i…
Hey folks, just purchased a Tag Heuer Connected. I am so impressed with this watch, but have a question. I have WiFi set to Auto. I use it with an iPhone. Typically in the connection area, it’s usually connected full time with my phone with unless I stop running WearOS app, then it loses the…
I have tried all the suggestions I can find, what now? Even did a factory reset, but after the last security setting my Tab A refuses to stay connected to wifi. ,Have you tried rebooting your home wifi router? Does it happen on other wifi? I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicat…
This is a new problem following a forced upgrade to my Samsung Galazy S9 a week ago. When my phone is set to my wifi network, the connection to the Sprnt network stops. When I switch to mobile all works fine, but the connection to WiFi stops. Sprint insisted that was impossible. I finally changed…
As you may have heard, when Google announced its new Nest Wifi devices, it also revealed that it plans to increase the subscription fee for the Nest Aware service. But is the new pricing actually a better deal, or is this a cash-grab by Google?…
so my phone wont connect to public wifi. i tried connecting at the library, but you need to sign in and accept their terms and conditions. which i can do, but my browser won't bring up the page for that. so i read some of the issues that people had with that and captive portal isnt an option and…
Samsung Tab A 8 no longer connects to my two different WiFi networks. No problem with any other devices. It tells me the passwords are invalid. I have confirmed that I am entering the passwords correctly. It stopped connecting to the first one when I changed the name of that router. Every other…
Trying to figure out why i can not download text pics sent to when connected to wifi. I can send fine. If i shut wifi off, the pics download via cell connection. Ive looked at all the settings i could think of. Not worried about data, just annoying when i am at home or work.... Any Ideas? ,W
Galaxy s10e I can't say how often this happens, but it is not a new behavior for me. Pretty simple. I was trying to use my "Your Phone" desktop app, and it told me it couldn't connect. Went to my WiFi setting and it was turned off. So, whether it was necessary or not, I did a I did a netwo…
fortune on cricket will not stay conbected to my home internet. I know internet is good other devices work in every room. I have disable Wi-Fi Mgr, turned off and on ..etc all the suggested fixes and it ,Welcome to Android Central! Does it work fine on other wi-fi networks? Try rebooting your r…
I'm at a hotel with one of those wifi networks you have to first load a webpage and enter your room number and click I agree. Works fine on my laptop. However my HTC Droid DNA doesn't seem so happy about it. It just keeps saying it isn't connected to the wifi no matter how many times I click t…
It is constantly scanning fir other wifi networks but never finds any to connect to…
Hi all , I have a gen 2 fire box , my router is about 13 feet away and I'm using the 5ghz frequency but in the dev opt of my box it says WiFi strength is only about 50% also I have approx 32mbps download when checking on my phone but approx 4 on the box ... anyone know anything about this ?? ,Hah…
So I had recently had a software push to my Note 8 and noticed I could not receive picture messages while on wifi. the messages would come in and display as failed. this happened so frequent I went to the service provider phone they did not find anything wrong, replaced my Sim issue still existed…
Each time I try to do an update on my 46mm watch over the WiFi it refusers to connect but over data connection it does it quick. Yet my 42 mm watch will update over wifi ,You tried different wifi or rebooting your router? I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest ac…
Facing a problem from last 1 year. Trying to send msgs to my friends with 4G Internet but always show sending & failed to send. But when my phone connects to Wifi, Msgs sent. I clear cache, uninstall & install, check phone setting, Snapchat setting so many times but not getting any solutions.…
My wifi keeps turning on at home. Is there a way to find out why? ,Maybe the "Settings/Connections/WiFi/Advanced/Turn on Wi-Fi automatically" is enabled? That feature, if on, apparently turns on WiFi when you are in frequently visited places. ,No it's off ,Hm, maybe a Bixby routine? ,Most likely…
My mobile data is turned off, my "wifi calling" is turned off and I am connected to the home wifi. I'm still able to text, make calls and receive calls. How is this possible ? ,You have a carrier? Just because data off dont mean you can't get text and phone calls , you won't go on the web or a…
Hello, Q1. How can I set airplane mode for only whatsapp and telegram app? I wish to use my phone like normal with data to surf webpage in browser, and I do not want to be disturbed by whatsapp and telegram. I want whatsapp and telegram to be "offline" like airplane mode. Q2. If possible, I…
This flexible mesh networking system can blanket your whole home in Wi-Fi, eliminating dead zones and making sure you have access in every room. You can add more access points as you need them. These routers handle up to 200 connected devices.…
Hi everyone. My phone, which is a nokia 5.1 plus running a stock android one 9 up to date, drives me crazy with an unknown notifications sound. The problem I have is I hear a "notification" sound with no visual notifications I cant manage to understand from where it comes. It is a 2 tones desc…
Today I figured you can block any device manually by going into the settings and typing in this for the address gate way 192.168.1.2 but that will not work to block someone on my android wifi hotspot like a stranger because I cant use their phone and do it this is why I'm asking is there any othe…
The answer may be obvious but please help me understand. Why are the wifi download speeds so much faster on my unlocked S20+ versus my Verizon Note 10+? Is it the 865 chip? Have my SIM in the Note but it's the same whether I switch off mobile data or leave it on. My S20+ is typically 2 to 5 ti…
I heard a router connected to a server can view WIFI logs , are android 9 user`s privacy safe from these?? ,You talking about public wifi or home? I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply. ,Welcome to Android Cent…
My phone still has connection to saved networks that I have used in the past , however, when it comes to connecting to new networks in the area, it won't let me connect to networks that need a password. It would let me type in the password, but the connect button remains disabled so I am unable…
Does anyone know a way to use a firestick directly to an android device without a t.v. and no wifi network? I've been trying to research, and either I'm the only one who has thought of this, or there's just not a lot of practice for it, and thus hard info to find about. So far the only thing I ha…
Every since the update to Android Oreo I get an annoying audio notification whenever WiFi connection is lost. I've gone through the notifications settings for "Android System" and no matter what I try I still get the audio notification. Anyone know how to disable this? ,Welcome to Android Cen…
My phone can support to 5Ghz WiFi but I cannot connect 5Ghz wifi ,Try a network reset in the phone settings, reboot the router , or check this guidelines. I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply. ,Welcome t…
my wifi won't work Ive tried everything it's not the wifi itself everything else works just fine it's just my phone. I check for networks next to my wifi box and it won't come up with its name at all... please help ;-; ,Does your phone work on public wifi? Is your router set to suppress the SSID…
First time using one of these. To take advantage of the extender capabilities, you have to connect to the 5ghz or 2.4 GH Ext babe correct? I though it simply made the existing bands have a longer range. Sorry for the probably dumb question ,Which wi-fi extender do you have? ,TP Link AC 750 ,What'…
It is constantly scanning fir other wifi networks but never finds any to connect to ,Welcome to Android Central! Is this only with your home wi-fi network, or for any wi-fi network? See this guide: Please register on this forum, which will allow you to engage in discussion more easily, as we…
I want to buy another Chromecast devise and link it to my cellphone where I already have one linked. ,Welcome to the forums. Yes, you can do that. I have two different Chromecast devices connected to the same WiFi network and I don't have any problem switching between them. ,By my count I think I…
Hello all, I have an LG LML413DLm using Android 8.1.0, and it has recently decided that my home WiFi network is locked, and requiring an password every time I want to connect, instead of automatically connecting as in the past.... I know the WIFI password, so it is not a crucial problem, but it…
Hello, I am trying to help my mother get set up with wifi so that she can stay connected during this pandemic. She does not have a computer, just a Moto G7 Smartphone. I am not an android user and we are running into problems getting the phone to communicate with the router and was hoping someon…
I'm sorry in advance for my lack of understanding concerning networks, I'm not quite sure what I am doing here. I recently bought a Coolpad Legacy, which has connectivity of Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac. Is this not capable of connecting to a 5Ghz network? Why am I not capable of connecting to my Wifi…
Hello , I have SM-J730F and my network provider supports the WIFI calling but I can't find this option in my phone settings, my Android is: J730FXXU4CSED, I followed all what I found online to use this feature but all what I saw was this feature was already there in the phone just they enable it…
my wifi won't work Ive tried everything it's not the wifi itself everything else works just fine it's just my phone. I check for networks next to my wifi box and it won't come up with its name at all... please help ;-;…
my wifi won't work Ive tried everything it's not the wifi itself everything else works just fine it's just my phone. I check for networks next to my wifi box and it won't come up with its name at all... please help ;-;…
My lenovo tablet on losing wifi connectivity from my phone due to phone's network issues blanks out and after few seconds locks it's screen and shut down the app I have been working on... After reconnection I have to start my app all over again ! What is the problem with the tablet... It has star…
I have a tablet with android 6.0.1. Using either my phone as a hot spot or my wifi modem I get the same message .. wifi connected no internet. I did a factory reset but no change. One answer I saw in a forum was to update the firmware but how can you do this without the internet. Google and the…
I can recreate it at will. If I hold the S5e horizontally and keep my hands on the two corners, I lose WiFi. I don't believe it can be easily fixed, which is too bad. However, it's not a deal killer for me This being said, I enjoy this S5e w/Samsung Dex keyboard/cover. I added a 256GB uSD card t…
I have noticed that after a recent software push by Network Provider I am not able to receive picture messages on my device. it will give a failed message. But when I turn off wifi at any locations home or work the pictures messages come in over the Network? ,Which phone and message app your usin…
Hello all, I have an LG LML413DL with Android 8.1.0, and it has recently decided to stop automatically finding and connecting to my home WIFI network anymore.... I have tried all of the answers provided on Google, but my phone does not seem to have the options presented in them. This may be beca…
When I am at work my S10+ stock email app will not sync over wifi. When I leave it works fine at home or on 4G. The samsung app syncs at work so I think it is not the work wifi. I recently got my phone wet , but I don't think it has anything to do with it. I did a factory reset and it did not he…
When I click on the App, It states: "The application Google Play Store has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again." The two choices below this info are: "Force close & Report"... I've tried both to no avail... At some point, the App complained my browser was out-dated... hence, why I was trying…
Before going to sleep I charge my phone and power off. First thing in the morning, I power on. Since Android Q beta 5, as near as I can put it in time, my phone connects to WiFi but no internet. If I turn off WiFi, turn it back on, it connects with internet. It could be Beta 5 or it could be my…
How can i fix that? ,Which phone ? Long press the Facebook app tap info>scroll to mobile data/WiFi is it toggle off? ll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply. ,Welcome to Android Central! So it opens on mobile data?…
Hi all, please see if you have the same problem fixed and help me. I bought my Galaxy Tab 3 yesterday, it was going well until this morning. Suddently it cant connect to internet. The wifi signal still shows connected but no internet. I tried to change to different wifi hotspot, restart the de…
Nest Wifi is a brand new option from Google Nest, and a sizable upgrade from Google Wifi, but is it enough to take on Ubiquiti's AmpliFi HD mesh system? We break down the differences and show you which whole-home Wifi system is the one for you.
With nearly the entire country being forced to stay indoors for the foreseeable future, it's understandable that people are running out of entertainment options. Whether you're stuck inside by yourself or find yourself surrounded by family, staying entertained and subsequently sane during these…
I want to change my wifi network connection, but everytime i open my wifi settings its just crashed and wont open. ,Which phone? Try clearing cache in recovery I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply. ,Welcome t…
Hello, I have an issue with.. well I don't know with what. I have a cheap Chinese camera and one day I see that it is gone from my app. You send Wifi info to camera via phone and when camera gets wifi it connects to app. So I reset the cam and send Wifi pass to it, it connected to WiFi, but my…
I have a problem with bluetooth that my OPPO somehow never connects to PC via HFP to receive calls or Stereo to listen to anything with audio. I have tried all troubleshooting and tricks, but never got any result. So I'm now relying on WLAN, DLNA, or any WiFi protocols that would let me route au…
I am having serious issues with my pixel 3xl 5ghz band. My laptop and wife's phones both work fine where my phone jumps to connect to the 2.4 network because of signal strength. Tried restarting the modem, calling provider, everything but I think it's my particular phone. Any ideas? Signal goes…
I have J6 samsung and before I was able to connect to 5ghz band after updating to android 10 i cant detect 5ghz ,Can try this guidelines: I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't reply. ,Welcome to Android Central! Are…
If you want a Wi-Fi system with plenty of extra security features and great support there are more options than ever. eero Pro offers fast 802.11ac performance with the option of eero Secure and eero Secure+ for those that want to take the guesswork out of internet security.
Hello I’ve recently flashed lineage OS but unfortunately I am not able to connect WiFi. I’ve installed different rom versions of lineage OS but doesn’t work but when retrieving back to original back of phone it WiFi works so it means there’s no hardware issue . I’ve also tried leedroi…