I have a vehicle diagnostic device that plugs into the ODB2 port of my vehicle for monitoring operational parameters. The device that I have to connect to with my phone to display the information. If I connect my phone to the device generated wifi signal, I lose access to the internet for all o…
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 a Samsung Tablet 2 10.1 and I have not had an issue with it with the WiFi. I haven't used it in a while but now I try to use it it says it's connected to the WiFi but when I try to use anything requiring the internet it says no connection. I have no problems with anything else in my house…
I got a new assurance wirelessphone today and when I try to connect to my home wifi it sais disabled but when I turn off the security it will cannect it don't make any sense at all ,Well to help answer this we will need some more information. What device is it exactly? Samsung whatever, Moto…
I am able to link my phone to my pc through bluetooth. My phone shows my pc and my pc shows my phone both linked. However when I try to connect my phone, It keeps saying cannot connect. My wifi card is Wifi Adapter, EDUP WiFi 6 Card AX 3000Mbps PCIe Network Card AX200 2.4Ghz/5.8Ghz with Bluetooth…
Lubuntu last version as host. Installed in VirtualBox the last version for Android guest android-x86_64-9.0-r2. In VirtualBox for the Android OS, I think I have tried almost all the possibilities for the Network "Adapter Attached" to NAT with all the "Adapter Type" and also for "Adapter Attached"…
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…
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.
When I try to connect to my wifi, an X appears on the wifi status. Comes and goes. Says "connected but no internet" but if I shut my tablet off and turn it back on, my home wifi stays Good for an unknown amount of time and then it's gone, X is back at that point! ,Welcome to Android Central! Wh…
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!…
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.
I have a Xiaomi Mi 8 lite, and it appears that xiaomi have hidden the wifi option "Connect to open network" i'm running Android 10 with MIUI 12.0.3 i recently had my phone automatically connect to an unknown network, and I want to turn that off for security reasons. When I search in settings…
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.…
Im trying to connecto to someone's wifi, so I go to the wifi section on the settings and press on the name of the correct wifi. Then it asks for the password so I type it, but the "connect" button stays gray. I figured that if i put 8 or more caracters, the button, can be pressed, but the corre…
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.…
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.
Nest Wifi isn't just super fast — it's super smart, as well, and you'd be even smarter to jump on this amazing Black Friday deal before it's gone!…
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…
Why is my phone not connecting to my house WiFi, it just keeps saying connecting, authenticating and saved repeatedly. ,Which phone? Have you tried reboot your router? 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 ,Welc…
Going to pick up an s7+ in a few days. Is there any significant difference between the wifi model and the cellular model that one should be aware of? ,Other then you can put a sim card I wouldn't think so ,Other than the obvious differences they are exactly the same. ,So, I was under the impres…
I want to connect my A1 smartwatch to home wifi. But when i go to settings and connectivity, the message shown is "empty". How do I resolve this issue? ,Welcome to Android Central! Is this one of those no-name direct-from-China watches? Is it this one? . Please register on this forum, which w…
Woot is having a sale on Google Nest Wi-Fi Routers for just one day only. Choose between the single Nest Wi-Fi Router for $140 or pick it up along with two Points that will increase your home's Wi-Fi coverage up to 5400 square feet.…
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 have factory reset my old Archos 101 tablet to erase all my old data and apps. When switched back on and connected to wifi, I can access Google, however, every time I click on any website address, an error message pops up every time and I cannot access anything on Google. The error message is:…
My new Google Nest home max does not see 5ghz Wifi. My Sony tv, Pixel 5, Samsung from my girl friend, works without problem, but Nest hub not at all. The distance between router and Nest hub is less 1/2 metre.I tried resetting both, the google home app on phone and Nest Hub itself and the router…
On an S9 Plus, if I simply want to use it as a camera/video device only, do I still have to have it connected to a service provider like AT&T or Verizon? Cant I use these features without a cell service provider? ,You don't need cell service for anything other than call/text and mobile data. Wi…
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…
I am traveling out of the country and my S6 is in airplane mode with wifi on and connected to a wifi network in a different country. However, the time zone is not updating, even though the phone knows I'm not in the Pacific time zone anymore . My previous Android phone, the Motorola DROID MAXX…
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…
There are some great mesh systems to choose from, but which is the right one for you?…
I want to Chromecast in my two houses using my android phone. Each house has its own Chromecast dongle so I am not moving the dongle, but the Networks have different SSIDs. I have "Home" on the Android phone and it works in house one fine. Now I want to connect to my 2nd house's WiFi with a diffe…
I have a galaxy s8. My internet download speed is 45 to 55 on Google WiFi. My husband is 233, kiddo is 192. I am not tech savvy at all and I know this is fixable. I've tried to switch from 2.4 to 5ghz, but I cannot figure it out. Everything online is written back in 2016 or 2018 outdated instruct…
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.…
Hi guys This is my first post here, so please be gentle... I have recently bought a 2nd hand Samsung Galaxy S10e. After starting to install apps, so of them gave warnings stating that the "Software has been tampered with". After doing some reading, I noticed that the software said that there w…
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.
Yesterday my umidigi f2 was sending mms with SMS over WiFi with emoji gifs ets now it only works on mobile data which I only have lifeline service I am senior person these pics are important help me if not please explain if I cannot do this anymore thanks ,MMS is a mobile data thing. Are you sur…
So I have been having problems with the wifi on my galaxy s10. First of all, the wifi will very often just stop working, even though it stays connected. It will still show a full strength connection, but will not let me do anything with it, even just searching something on google. This problem on
Hi there, Title says it all. Sometimes, I need to get a link/note/file from my phone to a computer. I've emailed myself, used Slack, or message a friend and tell them to ignore the message 🙃. I'm curious what people are using for this scenario. What is the app? What do you like/hate about i…
Greetings, all! I have a fairly "new" ongoing problem with my Android online connection. First, there have been intermittent problems over the past year or so with my home wifi connection not working well with my Android. Lagging screens, freezing screens, "slow connection" errors, grayed scr…
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.
I just got a Poco X3 just a day ago. I don't know what happened but suddenly there was no internet connection in some apps like Google Chrome, Opera or in Google play store itself, but other apps like facebook were connected just fine. There was both a wifi sign at the top that says I don't have…
I think I have some browser hijacker going on with my Galaxy S9. Every so often I get an alert saying network connection interrupted, a network change was detected, and then it open some random malware tab in Chrome. I can close the tab, but if I don't eventually there'll be more tabs. I have…
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…
Every several hours I cannot get anything over the internet. Going to Tools-WiFi shows the phone is connected with strong signal and internet access is OK - but it isn't. If I turn WiFi off and then back on, internet access is normal & I start getting emails, etc. from the time it was not worki…
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…
Anyone know what's going on here. Did a hard reset. Cleared cache and data from podcast apps and android auto. Not just Google Podcasts, but Pocket Casts also ,Hi, did you force stop it also? It's happening both wifi and data? , I did. And yes on both wifi and data. Oddly, some other podcasts p…
how do connect SM-T820 to hdmi connection on a monitor? samsung say it does not have MHL. we have avi videos on the card. we wish to see them on the monitor. I tried a chromecast dongle but it keeps loosing the signal. we are using an app that is supposed to do this task. we do not use chromehom…
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…
Hello, I wonder does it make a difference if I am home on wifi to switch off mobile data? I am not sure how it works and if the connection needs to be maintained even when wifi is connected? Maybe it will save some battery if I switch off data and switch them back on only when I go out? ,I don't…
I have a new phone and I have noticed that some of my contacts cannot message me via text on the 'messages' app if I do not hhave wifi/data on. This is the same if I want to message them. When I message the people that I am experiencing this problem with, after sending the message I get a notice…
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…
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'…
My samsung tab E was all OK until the past 1 month. It was connecting to my home router and being used for internet things. So, here's the issues come... 1. For last 1 month it is no longer detecting my router. But it can scan other networks. So, I reset my router but it didn't resolve. Every o…
Today, when attempting to send emails, I get a notification "Sending failed", and then in the Outbox for that email is an orange message "Couldn't send email - There was a problem connecting to the server." Note that the phone is connected to my home wifi network, and email has always worked befo…
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…
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…
The disconnection would happen when I'm watching youtube or playing hearthstone, both being about 25-30min into it. I thought it was from downloading messenger+ app but not the case as the wifi status becomes "no internet connection" after 25-30min of wifi usage. I've tried Google searching for m…
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…
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…
Since my Wi-Fi connection previously read "Connected, no internet" I could not access any website. Hence I went into the Wi-Fi settings and clicked the "Forget" button to forget the WiFi network which I was trying to access. Then I tried to connect to the home WiFi again, this time it reads "B…
I was wondering if it was possible to use Wifi Sharing on any cellular data without no limits and without a hotspot plan included with your data plan if its possible let me know. ,The concept of the hotspot is to turn you phone into a WiFi access point. If you don't have hotspot on your plan yo…
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.
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.
Idk its happening again last wenesday after i reconnected my phone to the current router. The video seen on my youtube video. Any help pls. , Idk its happening again last wenesday after i reconnected my phone to the current router. The video seen on my youtube video. Any help pls. Just a tho…
As the title says, I have the exact same Find My Device app from Google on 2 different phones. I needed to find a third phone. On one of the first two phones, the app found the third phone. On the second phone, the app said "Can't reach device." Yes, it was connected to the internet. How could…
Any suggestions on which app to use? Pixel don't come with a IR Blaster. Thanks ,Unless the sound bar connects to WiFi there isn't much you can do. I'll put this out there - I have the Logitech Harmony Hub and LOVE it for the ability to control my devices from my phone or tablet. The Hub provi…
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…
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…
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…
Pls help me.To connect 5ghz WiFi in redmi 7 ,Check your router's setup menu for the 5GHz band WiFi. If you're using 802.11ac or ax, set it back to 802.11n. Apparently your model of Xiaomi doesn't support newer WiFi standards: ,Welcome to Android Central! See also this: . Please register on 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…
Hey all on black Friday decided to upgrade from my gear sport to Galaxy Watch . finally the price was low enough at 120 euros bargain i think. so to the question. i heard if i leave the watch on WiFi Auto it connects when out of Bluetooth range, now i get the feeling that it never switch's on…
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 have a vankyo tablet running Android v9 and many apps have no connection over WiFi. I cannot reset the apn due to there being no wireless & networks setting where I can set my apn to ipv4. ,This your home Wi-Fi? You tried reboot the router? I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate…
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…
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…
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…
We have mini's around....my wife Google Home Mini devices can be connected to? If you need additional help or have more questions or details to share, please join the site so you can reply in this thread. See for instructions on how to join Android Central. ,Sounds like their phone has the d…
While capturing the feeds from Android 10 phones, observed that they are generating unknown macs when random mac feature is enabled. As per different publishing, a random mac will be generated not an unknown mac. Can anyone explain how these unknown macs are generated? Thanks in advance. ,Probab…
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 cannot figure out how to connect my A71 to my old shop non smart TV. Was plug and play with my last 2 Samsung phones. Can't find any info on it. Ready to send this phone back. I only want to know how to connect with a cable. Not bluetooth or wifi. Thanks! ,Welcome to Android Central! The A71 i…
After working flawlessly for the past couple years, my two home printers no longer show in the Samsung Print Service Plugin app. They are not technically WiFi printers - one is a Brother, one a Dell. They're connected to a laptop on the network. The Note 9 and the laptop are both connected to…
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…
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…
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…
Going on 6 months with my note 20 and it's going strong no issues at all. My first device I intend to keep for the long run it works so well. Now if the new Blackberry which is set to release before the spring is worth buying i will replace my iphone 12 mini with it. How is everyone else liking t…
I cannot get any voice-mail on my Verizon phone. Restarting the phone does not help. The app cannot be uninstalled. Any suggestions? ,You already tried clearing the app cache/data for the voicemail app? , Verizon's text support "Tech Coach" had me clear the cache, but not the data. I finall…
it says the sites can't be reached and refuse to connect. err_connection_refused. however, some apps like line, whatsapp, instagram, facebook , ucnews and such are just fine while chrome, playstore, operamini, grab cannot be reached.. they refuse to connect .. i have tried using wifi or mobile da…
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…
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 Wifi is Off, The Mobile Data is Off, but still able to surf internet, the connection is still working. I am able to use google, The connection icons over network icon is still there. ,Hi, that's strange , which phone ? I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest ac…
Anyone here experiencing slow sending pictures when on WIFI with Cellular on? This only happens when I'm on WIFI No its' not my route because it happens to every wifi I connected to. However, once I turn off my WiFi and use Cellular instead. It instantly sending. I am wondering it's the setti…
show received means plez and request plez what do they mean.are they blocked plez ,Welcome to Android Central! Can you clarify your question? I don't understand what "show show on a tx" means. Which phone, and which carrier? Please register on this forum, which will allow you to engage in dis…
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…
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…
I'm wanting to connect my phone and lap top so that I can view my phones camera display on my laptop and be able to take pictures from the computer. I know that I can turn my phone into a webcam and it's exactly what I'm wanting -except- I can't take pictures. I'm not even sure if there is a way…
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…
I keep reading "any c type adapter should work" but it doesn't for me. I purchased 5 different adapters. A friend connected her s8 instantly. s10- nothing happens when connected. Is there come command I need? tried turning off wifi and using airplane mode too. ,Your saying a 3rd party usb-c cab…