Got a new router recently so i needed to connect my chromecast to my new router. However when I was setting it up, it was able to connect to the network without entering a password because my phone was on the network! How is that even possible? Thought it was the coolest thing ever ,Welcome to An…
I have an older Samsung Note 10.1 So I have gone back to the original battery. However, I now have a problem with my apps connecting to the internet. This started when I first tried the tablet with the new battery. The tablet can connect to my WiFi without any issues. I can see it is con…
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 6 to find out.…
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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.
I bought an S8 a couple of days and I have been consistently noticing an issue with WiFi. The phone connects to WiFi router ok, works fine for about 5 mins, and then an exclamation mark appears right next to wireless icon in the notification bar and then the phone says 'connected to xxxx wireless…
I have a moto E play. Don’t like it but am stuck with it. Whenever we turn our router off and on again, or when the service is interrupted and reboots itself, some of our devices, usually my mobile, won't reconnect to wifi unless we reboot a second time. It has been roughly explained to me wh…
I would like to know if there is any routine I can set or a specific app that automatically switches on my mobile hotspot whenever I am auto-connecting to my car head-unit via Bluetooth? ,IFTTT - If This Then That is an app that you could use to trigger actions based on certain conditions. If yo…
There are some great mesh systems to choose from, but which is the right one for you?…
Improve the Wi-Fi connection around your home with the Meshforce Whole Home Mesh System. This 3-pack covers up to 6,000 square feet and can connect up to 60 devices.…
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.…
i can take it of by...reseting phone or turn wifi on of but it was working automatic befor ,Thats happen to all my Samsung phones over the years , possible a service need to use mobile data . I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions…
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. This router and 2 point system handles up to 200 connected devices and covers 4,400 square feet.
Hi I dont know if this is possible or if it even exists but I like convienence, having to plug a cable into my phone every time I sit in the car is a pain. Is there not something that exists, such as a wireless mount for inside a car, that is always connected to USB inside car but connects wirel…
If you've been trying to work at home with a shoddy internet connection, it's time to make a change. Lowe's is home to way more than tools; you can find plenty of home office essentials there too from routers and cable ties to desks and more.
The internet suddenly stopped working while I was using Instagram on my phone. I was not using WIFI at the time. Switched on WIFI but still that won't work either. On the Notification bar it says 4G+ an full signal. Compleately dead. tried to reset network. Did not work. Best Regards Andr…
Using a Redmi Note 7, when connecting to weak wifi sources I get connected, no internet. I've been googling this for about an hour and can't find a solution. Currently sitting in a campground where my mother's Iphone connects and works but mine doesn't. I've forgotten the wifi and turned off the…
Ok y’all I’m not sure what or if anything can be done with this issue. I have my S20 used as a hotspot and I’ve been trying to get to the media files that my laptop is connected to the phone via WiFi. It’s not possible for any other set up. Any ideas? ,Welcome to Android Central! If you'…
I have recently changed from LG G6 . Connecting to my VPN with the G6 was fine and stable, but it fails every time with the Velvet. It initially appears to connect, then drops the connection and blocks all internet access until I reboot the phone and enter my startup PIN. There is no 3rd party…
When I call up my wifi connection on the phone, the router name suddenly has a black diamond in the middle of it with a white question mark. I have reset the router, rebooted the phone, forgotten and reconnected to the wifi. My husbands phone also won't connect ,How old is your router? You can t…
I wonder if any other T-Mobile V60 users are experiencing issues with their WiFi Calling since the last update. My device won't stay connected on WiFi calling ever since the last update . It will connect for about 20 minutes then disconnect itself. I can't get it to stay connected as I tried…
My Samsung Glaxy Mobile easily connects to the internet but when I try to load a web page I just get a message saying Web Page Not Available. Anyone got any ideas how to fix this? Thanks. ,Welcome to Android Central! Does this happen on wi-fi or mobile data, or both? ,I only use wifi . ,And do…
My phone continually asks to connect to hotel via QR code. But no QR to scan. But my iPad has just connected by normal means on the same WiFi by inserting passcode etc. Please can anyone help. ,So you trying to connect to hotel wifi and can't? I'll leave a Link to register so you can communica…
Has anyone seen this with their Note 10 Plus? I seem to be getting it a lot on my phone connecting to my Asus Router. 2.4 ghz channel. 97% of my household stuff is on the 2.4ghz channel and they seem to run fine. If I turn off wifi and back on it clears up for bit. Same with rebooting the ph…
I have a LG G6. Until today, everything has been working just fine but it suddenly got disconnected to my home wifi. When I treid reconnecting, it didn't work so I tried forgetting and then reconnecting it. Nothing worked. Why is this happening? Is factory resetting my only choice? I really don't…
Android Tablet does not recognize - wifi printer The tablet is network connect to the internet Printer Driver installed under Connections - Wifi More Settings and activated When issuing a search thru android the printer device could not be located ,Which tablet ? Have you tried safe mode ?…
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…
The two devices work together to cover up to 3,800 square feet in reliable wireless signal. They include a speaker with Google Assistant for controlling your smart home. Seamlessly move around the house without losing signal. Manage devices, too.
I had a phone which connected to my work wifi but this phone broke ever since then I have had 3 different phones and non will connect to my works wifi but everyone else can what is going wrong or what can I do ,Welcome to Android Central! Which phone do you have now? What happens when you try t…
Amazon Echo has come a long way in just a few short years. For starters, there's more than one Echo. As of August 2017, we've got four Amazon Echo devices, actually. There's the original Echo from late 2014 — a nine-inch speaker that stands alone with Wifi, or works directly with your phon…
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.
I recently reorganized my home office and renamed my WiFi and created a new password. I then reconnected my phone to the new WiFi and accessed the web with no issues. Every other device in my home was also reconnected to the new WiFi and no device has had any issues with connecting to the interne…
You'll likely want to end up mounting your Nest WiFi at some point in time, as it will provide an easy way to hide those pesky cables. These are the best mounts that you can get for the Nest WiFi today!…
All my Apps are 'allowed' to use my mobile Data when out of range of my Wi-Fi and it always worked well. But for the past week, when I try to send something on Facebook, say, when out of range of my Wi-Fi, I get the message, 'Oops, you have no Internet connection'. I think I must have removed a t…
Since Roku and HBO haven't yet agreed on a Roku app for HBO Max, I want to stream HBO content from my LG Velvet . I've tried two methods: 1. The phone has a "screen sharing" function. When I first used it to connect to my Roku I was able to make the connection, but when I tried to run HBO Ma…
As the linked article mentions, Google Cloud Print will be going away soon... I was just wondering if anyone knows of anything that I can use to replace it when it stops working. Currently I use Google Cloud Print connected to my phone via WiFi. Typically I use it when I want to print…
Also my phone is connected to my home WiFi and it constantly shows different networks networks.Wifi direct constantly runs ,as long as my wifi is on.Keeps saying turn on both devices to connect.There is no other device and bluetooth is even off.How do i fix it? ,Welcome to Android Central! Which…
S20 unlocked model, recently having issues losing WiFi at home due to authentication error. Anyone else having this issue? ,You've already done the usual troubleshooting steps with your network? ,I wasn't having any problems with any devices until now with the S20, which itself had been working…
So I bought my p20 Pro brand new not too long ago. I ignored it at first and just thought it would work itself out but now it's just frustrating. Whether I am on strictly WiFi or Cell Data alone, it keeps cutting out. Like I'll be watching the signal come in and then just drop randomly. It interr…
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.
Hi all, I have a Nexus 7 . I tried today connecting to a Hotel Network, one that requires you to sign in, put a password before using it. As soon as I connect to the network, the little notifications that says Sign into Network briefly appears, and then disappears, leaving me no way to sign…
Hi Everyone, I hoping to get some advice to determine why my UK bought Galaxy S7 will not allow local calls with a South African sim card. I don't have the phone with me, it is with my mum in SA. On inserting the SA sim card the phone starts and notes that it is not possible to make or receive l…
I have an lg stylo 4, via Straight Talk. Running 8.1 Oreo. It always detected 2 or 5 ghz on any wifi connections available in the past. My gf got a new router. Once it was hooked up it showed a 2 and 5 ghz connection available. Then suddenly before I could connect my phone to the 5ghz, the screen…
Switched internet providers and am now on AT&T. My Galaxy S7 phone connects to the router but often says no internet. If I turn off wifi on the phone and then back on it usually does fine, at least for a while. My other devices stay connected, expecially my wifi only tablet. It was working great…
Hello I have s20 fe 5g I can not download software update by data, just by wifi How can i change it? Thks ,Check settings, sometimes it's set by default to download updates and stuff via WiFi only to conserve carrier data usage. What are the trying to update? It might be app settings ,Do u…
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…
Why does my Android v9 - PX5 car stereo just keep saying "Connecting saved, connecting saved, connecting saved, connecting saved... Disabled!" I have reset my device, i have run an extension so the Hub 3 is 5 feet away from my car and all i get is this stupid message when i am trying to connect…
Login/ Autorization required? ,Hi, and welcome to Android Central Forums. We would love to help but need more information. Please consider creating an account so we can communicate further and better assist you. As a guest you are not able to reply any threads. I have provided the link below so…
Hi I have an Honor 10 that all of a sudden stopped responding to touch screen inputs. The volume and power button works still. Here's what I've done so far: - tried booting into safe mode - tried using a USB mouse - but it doesn't seem to even power the mouse - tried going into one of th…
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…
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…
I'm using a google chromecast 3rd generation device connected to my TV and I'm puzzled as to why I get video stutter when casting video from my s8 to TV. and yet if I stream a youtube video to my tv from my phone it plays flawlessly. I get the video stutter when playing videos from the gallery. i…
On the Amazon table ,Can you post a screen shot what u mean? 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! Which Kindle Fire tablet do you have? Is this a home wi-fi network you're try…
My tablet does not automatically recognise my wifi when starting up. I have to switch off WiFi tab then on again then connects. I have no problem during the day even if the tablet is switched off. Next day same thing happens ,Welcome to Android Central! Which tablet? Please register on this for…
Hi, I have a Samsung Galaxy S20+ 512 GB on T-Mobile, aquired at launch. I love the phone, but in recent weeks I've been having connectivity issues that neither I, ubreakifix , Samsung, not T-Mobile have been able to resolve. Often times, when I am texting with others, my connection will drop…
When it comes to home security, there are countless cameras to choose from nowadays. Many of these devices require you to route cables around your home and configure a wireless bridge. In contrast, Crorzar Anywhere takes just two minutes to set up. This wireless HD camera is packed with featur…
im a foster kid and for some reason my foster mom doesn't want me connected to the wifi she doesn't turn off and i was connected to the wifi because he son put me on but i don't think he will do it again so can anyone tell me how to hack into it or reconnect to it on phone or pc. android to be sp…
My wife has a Pixel 3 and I have a Pixel 3a. I connected both phones to the 5GHz frequency and when I do speed tests, via speedtest.net and fast.com, the Pixel 3 gets much lower speeds than my Pixel 3a; the Pixel 3 gets ~35Mbps down and Pixel 3a gets ~100Mbps from the same spot at home. Can som…
I need to change my wifi password. ,Welcome to Android Central! Do you mean the password on your wi-fi network? You have to log into the router and change it there. Is this your wi-fi network, or does it belong to someone else? Or are you asking how to change the password the phone uses to lo…
I just bought a new drone and my phone is supposed to connect to it via Wi-Fi. The problem is that every time I connect to it my phone says no internet and disconnects from it. I already went into the advanced settings under Wi-Fi and made sure that the option to avoid bad Wi-Fi connections was t…
Hi all, After last upgrade and phone reboot, I lost Wifi internet connection. I am able to connect to access point but no to internet. Firstly I tried to troubleshoot my home internet. I reboot router and access point. Still no joy. All other devices have no issue both wifi and cable con…
So has anyone else had there Android Auto wireless stop working. Mine has worked great since getting the phone. Paired it to my JVC receiver , plugged in the cable so that the phone learned the wifi connection and unplugged and she works. Today Android Auto will not connect to my receiver wireles…
After the update I can't no longer connect to my WiFi, it just stays at "Obtaining IP-address..." and nothing more happens. Same problem on two of my WiFi routers. However I also have a VPN-Router for getting streaming content from abroad and to this Router it connects as normal. From that I as…
I have a smart a/c unit and am trying to connect to it's wifi. I find the network but the instructions say disable smart network switch. I need to stay connected to my wifi but join the app wifi.…
I’ve tried all troubleshooting tips but still can’t connect ,Welcome to Android Central! More details would help, starting with which phone you have and what you've tried. See also this guide: Please register on this forum, which will allow you to engage in discussion more easily, as wel…
Just wanted to check is anyone else having problems with their WiFi disconnecting on their Pixel 4XL? It keeps happening to me even though I don't leave the wifi area in my house. Thanks for your responses ,I don't use Wi-Fi every day, only when needed, but have not noticed any drops on my 4XL.…
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…
When I try to connect my phone to the WiFi its won't let me type the password in and just says Google voice won't work in this field ,Which phone? Try clearing data, and force stop the keyboard app. I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post…
My ip cams are intranet only. I use Chou's ip cam app to see and record at home as well as D-View Cam. My cams won't connect to DLink. Is there any Android app that will connect by wifi in my home then export video to me on the Net so.I can see feed when I'm away? Oh I should say I am not tec…
I want to share the screen of my tablet to another tablet without any internet connection. Is it possible to connect via Wi-Fi Direct and duplicate the screen on the second device? Which app does provide this possibility? ,Welcome to Android Central! Maybe try one of the screen sharing apps i…
How do I only allow a system update when on wifi ,Welcome to Android Central! When you're ready to update, you could just turn off mobile data and stay on wi-fi, then accept the download and installation. ,M on lg g3 32gb..sprint netwrk automatically dlods huge chunks lg g3 system updates wifi m…
Hi,all I am developing an app that use a webview. everything work except connecting to my localhost web devp environment. How to do this? Please advise. , ,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. ,You can't connect…
My device is Redmi k20 Pro. It's an Indian global version. Though I'm Bangladeshi So I change the region to Bangladesh. For this reason, my phone couldn't find 5ghz wifi. so again I change my region to India then it fixed. Now, the main problem is when I disconnect my wifi and again want to co…
If your Wi-Fi at home is busted or you want to make a change, which should you buy? We break down the differences to help you make the best decision for your home.
On a Galaxy S10, current Android version. Whenever I am on a call and try to use the internet, there is no connection. I will also lose internet on all devices, like my laptop. If I disengage WiFi on the phone, it will return on other devices ? ,So issue with wifi ? ,Is this only only on wi-fi…
I have an LG V40 with Android 9 on the Sprint network. I noticed that it doesn't automatically switch to the strongest WiFi connection available. To me, it seems an obvious feature for a WiFi-enabled device to have, right? I looked all through the settings and can't see where to set this. I've…
When i try to connect my coolpad legacy phone to my home wifi it says disabled. How do i fix this issue ,What android version your on? 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! Can it…
If a smartphone states that it supports 802.11 a/b/g/n , but does NOT support 802.11 a/c, can it still connect to a 5GHz network? If so, are there any performance disadvantages that would be noticed without the a/c specification? TIA! ,Yes, 5 gHz was available with 802.11n, it was not new for 80…
I Have A Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge , I Had A Lot Of Games On It Like Clash Royale, Clash Of Clans, Asphalt 8, Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Generations & Duel Links, And a Few Others. Then I Decided To Reset My Phone To The Factory Settings, It's Done And Every Thing Is Beautiful And I Updated The Software Again A…
title says it all ,Do you have a smartwatch connected? Maybe WiFi Direct? ,Smartwatch is connected. Not sure about wifi direct ,Not smart watch... had this icon a while ago and now can't remember what it was... ,It could mean that there's some kind of transfer using Wi-fi Direct. You can find th…
I just noticed this little number 6 in the top right corner of the WiFi symbol. What does it mean? ,Probably the cat6 wifi these phones have , What does that mean? ,Supposedly better Wi-Fi , so whatever your connected to has this feature. It's new wave of wifi ,We had Cat 6 cables put in our…
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?…
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.
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 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.
I don't remember how I set this up on my Note 10 Plus and I've already done a factory reset. I think I used Bixby Routines to turn off WIFI when I got in the car and turned it back on when I got out. The phone is automatically connecting to random WIFI as I drive. Any thoughts on the best way…
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.
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!…
My mobile network normally going immediately to WiFi. After about 10 days, however, that stopped. Now when I try to make a call I get "Mobile Network Not Available". I can not make or receive calls until I put in the repair diaIer code and force it to Google Fi. At times even that doesn't work.…
I'm a retired Network Admin. I lost connectivity to 3 of 4 of my Mini . I have 20 or more wifi switches and devices alive on my network. I have reinstalled / updated everything. They are found and connect to my android phone. I can even "ping" them while still in setup, but they do not connect to…
Netgear's Orbi WiFi 6 system brings top speeds and fast backbone to keep things running smoothly. Linksys Velop MX10 offers nearly the same speed with greater compatibility for mesh expansion.
I'm going straight to the point. I bought a used Galaxy S10e and I transferred all my stuff via SmartSwitch from my old Galaxy A8 . The ISP provides me with 100/10 Mbps. ,Welcome to Android Central! You also tried Reset Network Settings? Does this happen in Safe Mode as well? https://www.t-m…
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…
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…
I just bough Samsung M 51, after connecting with wifi it is installing apps from galaxy app. I am not able to stop it, please help how can I stop it? Category: There is no category for Samsung M 51. ,In the Galaxy App Store, on the main page, tap the 3-line menu in the top left. tap the gear ic…
It works perfectly fine on some apps but isn't working on others Instagram and Spotify is working fine, but when I tried to use Chrome, Remini and Wattpad and Pinterest it kept saying to reload page or network connection time out or something On my computer all those apps are working, but on bo…
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…
Hello again, Previously i was connected to my 5G router then i changed password which i got disconnected and then when i tried to connect back it does not show the option to join i have the wlan connection for the 5G enabled and i can connect to it only with my loptop and other pc but not my phon…
I bought a Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e a couple of months ago, and although it's an impressive device in may ways, I'm having some pretty bad connectivity issues with it. Firstly, it struggles to hold onto my home WiFi signal. My house is a 'new build', i.e. fairly lightweight construction with no th…
I do not see the option for Wi-Fi calling on the unlocked version of the new Ultra? I'm on Verizon ,Look in: Settings>>Connections ,Unlocked on AT&T doesn't have this option too. ,No Att unlocked doesn't ,The OP is on Verizon so they should have it ,I have unlocked N20U on Verizon - that sett…