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…
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!…
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.
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.…
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'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?…
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.
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.…
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.
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 ;-;…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Ok, so the question is not as simple as it sounds, so pls bear with me. I have a Pixel and this problem has happened before but i was able to get past it somehow and then it says Disabled. The problem is that the "Connect to open Wi-Fi network" pop-up that should come on connecting to a new n…
As of this morning my Note II suddenly started rebooting constantly while the wifi was connected or 4G connected. The only thing that stops the reboot cycle is to turn off wifi and data, and then it's fine . I've tried taking the battery out for a few minutes, starting in safe mode , clearin…
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.
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…
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 am trying to connect it and it is always telling me that network may not be available ,Welcome to Android Central! Are you also downloading the app? That might be needed to complete the connection. See your manual: Please register on this forum, which will allow you to engage in discussio…
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…
It says “ you do not have permission to change Wi-Fi “ And I am entered as a guest ,Welcome to Android Central! Which device? How are you trying to connect to wi-fi? Please register on this forum, which will allow you to engage in discussion more easily, as well as post images. ,I've n…
This is a scalable and flexible mesh networking system that can blanket your whole home in Wi-Fi, eliminating dead zones and making it simple to use. You can add more as you need them. These routers handle up to 200 connected devices.
The Nest Wifi Router is an exciting mesh router with a lot of potential but it doesn't do enough to justify the cost over systems like Netgear's Orbi Tri-band routers.
It comes on you press yellow dot it try's to connect but can't ,Welcome to Android Central! Is this the 2012 or 2013 version? What do you mean "coveting to wifi"? What yellow dot are you referring to? Please register on this forum, which will allow you to engage in discussion more easily, as…
Can anyone suggest a fix for my WiFi problems please. Until a software update a few weeks ago I was able to connect to my home WiFi, but now the while it shows as connected to my modem in the settings, the WiFi icon does not appear at the top of the screen, the 4g icon is there and I am now using…
I couldn't connect to my home WiFi after connecting to my gyms free WiFi until I forgot the gym network... Any idea what could cause this? ,Which phone ? Do you have home WiFi as saved network? I'll leave a link to register so you can communicate here , as a guest account you can't. ,Welcome to A…
"Couldn't open connection to server" pops up at bottom of screen every 10 seconds or so ,Is your phone having issues connecting to wifi or data ? I'll leave a link to register so you can communicate here, as a guest account u cant . ,Does this come up when using certain apps or on the home…
I noticed a couple of days ago that my Note 3 has not been connecting to my wifi network at home. My phone could see my wifi network, but every time I tried to connect to it, I got the error 'Failed to save network' or 'could not save network' depending on how i tried to connect. After sear…
Bear with me on this. I have Xfinity mobile. Part of the deal is when you are out and about if it picks up a xfinity wifi hotspot it will connect so as to not use LTE data. My condo just happens to be in an xfinity hotspot area. So when I arrive home its on an xfinity hotspot. How can I ma…
all of a sudden my galaxy note 4 doesn't have any internet access on my home wifi network. i've been using it with this network for years with no problem until now. my laptop and desktop computer still connect fine, so it doesn't seem to be a problem with the wifi itself. my phone shows that i…
Google and TP-Link are both network hardware heavyweights, to the extent that the latter has often been held up as a worthy alternative to the former. Yet with the release of Google's Nest Wifi Router, does this still hold true?…
Google recently unveiled its new Nest Wifi offering, and we're pretty excited about it! You should be, too because it makes setting up your own Wi-Fi mesh network easier than ever. Here's how many Nest Wifi Points you'll need in order to do so.…
I try to fix the problems by factory reseting,setting reseting,Restarting the device but there is no any other solution exist here till now.But for evidence some one before some months has been used my phone for few days after he used my phone starts to give ''access denied.Connection failed''fee…
Why i cannot connect to a network?? ,Please give way more information. You have told us nothing that would help. , ,Definitely can help , need more info like phone ,is this data or wifi ? I'll leave a link to register so you can communicate here, as a guest account u cant . ,Welcome to Android C…
Hello- my FIL has an LG5 and he cannot open mms while connected to WiFi, it works fine on data but once connected he cannot receive messages. He has a small amount of data and keeps going over his limit. Any help on how to fix this would be great. ,Hi, welcome to Android Forums I'd like to reco…
Wondering why after setting up my phone as a modem "tethering" do speed tests get to only 1 mbps or so.....but as a hot spot i am seeing 25 mbps ,Are the speed tests you're doing on your phone while on mobile data or on a wi-fi network? ,Speedtest on my tablet connected to my router via wifi ,If…
I have RCA tablets with O/S 8 and 9 . They are totally useless and so is RCA so-called tech support. These new versions don't have a steady WiFi connection. It connects for 2 to 3 seconds, then scans and constantly repeats. What to do? And no Drive from what I can see. Thank you. * ,Welco…
I fly almost exclusively American Airlines. To access their "on-board entertainment", you connect to their WiFi network and open the American Airlines app. Typically, you can click on "entertainment" and watch movies from there. Ever since I got my Galaxy S10, the device will detect and connect…
I recently purchased a new Galaxy S10e directly from AT&T. It worked for a few weeks until I suddenly can not send or receive MMS while I am at home. I have not changed anything with my phone or the account - it suddenly stopped working. If I am out running errands or at work, MMS works just fine…
I try to fix the problems by factory reseting,setting reseting,Restarting the device but there is no any other solution exist here till now.But for evidence some one before some months has been used my phone for few days after he used my phone starts to give ''access denied.Connection failed''fee…
I would like to know if there is any way of allowing my device to log into the "Public WiFi" I already have saved in my device here in the UK? ,A public WiFi doesn't need logging in - that's why it's called a public WiFi. Just connect to it. Go to your WiFi page and tap it. ,Which public wi-fi…
my dad is trying to login to facebook on his phone but it just tells him he needs to be connected to wifi. i checked the wifi and re-installed the app and it still doesn't work. other apps like youtube work fine though. is it just the app that's not working? ,Hi, welcome to Android Forums I'd l…
I might be missing something here but anyway, I connect to a WIFI network I want to save the network but I don't want to auto-connect every time. This doesn't seem to be an option on my Pixel 3 XL. If there is an option could someone please enlighten me ,have you looked in wifi settings there'…
Hello, I have an interesting case which never happened before. I have got a smartphone Alcatel 5 with Android 7.0. Sometimes when my phone is connected to the wifi the whole network stop working with the message "No internet connection" . I was thinking that the problem is from the ISP, but the…
My alcatel tablet wont connect to my samsung hotspot it has before, put password in and just says saved? ,Welcome to Android Central! Can other devices connect to the hotspot? Please register on this forum, which will allow you to engage in discussion more easily, as well as post images. ,T…
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.
Hello. While I am at work I do not have signal for making calls and using my data. I am connected to wifi all times at work and an annoying message is displayed on lock screen at the top saying No Network Connection. Any way to get rid of this? ,Turn wifi off ? 'll leave a Link to register so yo…
I have a Galaxy S9 and live in Denmark, where the phone is bought a year ago. Is it possible to connect to the internet via ethernet cable through my router? According to some, the modem is scandinavian S9's are not allowing this. Any experiences out there? ,You will need an OTG adaptor to…
All other devices, including laptops, Android phones, Apple phones, are able to connect to the wireless extender. Therefore, do not think its a problem with the router/Internet connection itself. I am connecting while literally being 20cm away from the wireless extender . Definitely made sure i…
Hi, Since the weekend my p30 connection to the home WiFi has been really slow. It also slows down other devices on the network like my xbox one. Ive tried wiping the cache partition, restarting the phone/router and resetting the network settings. At times it works fine for a minute when connecte…
New look, more power, wider home coverage; the new Google Nest Wifi will be introduced soon and will be better than ever. But, does it support Wi-Fi 6? We've got the answers for you.
The past couple days I have had trouble with connection to facebook when out of a wifi area. I usually play a game at lunch time with no problem but it now says I have no connection. There is a circle with a bar through it where my wifi bars usually are could that be the problem ? I have a Gala…
The ad pop ups only happen when I connect to my WiFi network when I disconnect and use my phone data there’s no pop ups or anything ,Which phone? Try safe mode if still a issue. 'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account you can only post questions but can't rep…
I need a good app for remotely operating a PowerPoint presentation on my Galaxy Tab A from a Pixel 2 phone, using Bluetooth only. Any suggestions? I have tried numerous apps in the Google Play store but none of them work. Searching by Google only mentions old apps which no longer exist. ,You c…
In Android 8, how can I access the Internet on a smartphone by connecting the smartphone through a USB cable to a computer which has an Internet connection? ,You'll probably have to find an app for this. Android allows you to share your devices internet connection with a PC or laptop but not in…
My phone keeps disconnecting reconnecting to the wifi on its own. I've tried everything except for a factory reset which is my last hope. My router is 10ft away and in the same room as me so I don't think its the connection reaching the phone. I've tried resetting my network settings. I've tried…
My phone is a little bit old!! HTC Desire 816 , everything was fine and i was checking my instagram , suddenly my wifi disconnected , after that my phone can show available wifi networks but can not connect to anyone. i use different Wifi networks and hotspots but i have still this problem. i…
All fine until I changed my hathway connection to static ip. My other WIFI devices working fine that includes Ipad, Samsung A7, Windows 7 PC. but this Samsung J7 giving me headache connecting. Status changes from 'connected' to 'internet not available' or sometimes reconnecting infinitely.…
Hello, I've suddenly have problems when connected to WiFi with a Galaxy S9, Android 10, Knox 3.4.1. Some apps . When I turn off WiFi and use my mobile data, ALL apps are working fine. My physical Internet connection also works fine. I've reset my network settings, but I did not help. Do you ha…
My phone and see which security/firewall settings are turned on. It's also worth trying a router reboot first . If that doesn't work, see here for other ideas: http://forums.androidcentral.com/ambassador-guides-tips-how-tos/326698-guide-troubleshooting-wi-fi-connection-problems…
I have a micromax a 116 running android 4.2.1 jellybean. I recently rooted and uninstalled all google apps completly, each and everyone including setup wizard, google system framework app, etc. Also the preinstalled micromax bloatware. Then i factory reset my phone. After boot i connect to my wif…
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…
The Starbucks Wifi notification stopped appearing on my KODAK EKTRA running Android 6 about a year ago. I had assumed that this was a change on Starbucks side, but I wondering if I may have changed something that's preventing it from appearing... Or perhaps there's a way to force a connection p…
I have a Samsung Galaxy S8 that I am trying to get to work with a wireless endoscope. The endoscope puts out its own WiFi signal. I get connected to the endoscope, but I get the message in my wireless connections, after it connects: "Ready to connect when network quality improves" Nothing happens…
How come I cant connect to my 5g ,Welcome to Android Central! Which phone? I assume you're referring to your wi-fi router's 5 GHz band. Are you sure your phone supports dual band wi-fi ? Cheaper phones often don't.…
Anyone having issues connecting to public wifi saying yes connected and then no internet connectivity? ,Check and ensure there isn't a page where you need to accept their terms before getting internet. ,usually there is but I can't even get to that page. it says connected I go to load google chro
I live in an area with very bad WiFi signal. Does it mater what provider I have? ,If you going get a wifi booster then no , but wouldn't hurt to have a good carrier . ,Hi, Did you mean to say that you live in a 4G/LTE cell signal "dead" zone? If so, we do too and I checked out all the home opt…