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 want to download video at home to tablet from wifi then watch video away from wifi, is this possible? ,Welcome to Android Central! Where are you downloading the video from? Please register on this forum, which will allow you to engage in discussion more easily, as well as post images. ,You…
Google WiFi owners are being encouraged to migrate their networks to the Google Home app now that the legacy Google WiFi app will be shut down next month.…
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…
I have a Samsung galaxy s9+ and a Samsung galaxy s20 fe. I am unable to connect to an online game like brawls stars for example. I can surf the web and watch videos so I know my wifi ? ,Is this a work wifi , school ? I'll leave a Link to register so you can communicate here as a guest account y…
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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 put my Galaxy A20 in rice 2days everything works but the WiFi will not connect?it tries to but WILL not..you no why?? ,Welcome to Android Central! Probably water damage. Rice doesn't solve everything. See this guide: Please register on this forum, which will allow you to engage in discu…
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…
I just did a factory reset of my phone and all was going well. BUT now I am getting the message. Android Setup "App updates are ready Connect to Wi-Fi to continue" The issue is that I don't have Wi-Fi and all I have is my mobile phone mobile data. I have set my phone to update over any connec…
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’ve just got a HolyStone HS720e drone. I’m having trouble linking my Huawei p10lite to its WiFi signal. Sometimes it connects, sometimes won’t. On occasions the drone WiFi is not visible on the phones WiFi list. I don’t have issues with other WiFi, I have reset Network Settings, Reset…
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…
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…
Should wifi calling work with no cell service? Occasionally in 1 room if my house I've had no cell signal but strong wifi and internet is working. If I go to make a call it tells me I'm not registered on any network. I do have wifi calling turned on. Am I missing something I need to do o…
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"…
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.
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 have a Pixel 4a that doesn't have a SIM We do need it to connect to the internet via wifi. It was working at one point, but at some point it stopped working. I don't have the phone here - I'm working with someone at a different location. It shows that the phone is connected but has no interne…
Just checking in to see if anyone else is having a loss of wifi / wifi signal dropping out, this is a really strange problem, it is only happening on my Android phones, Note 10 plus, LG V40, Samsung Note 8, no problems on iphones, iPads, Roku TV boxes, and no problems on 2 different TV's that are…
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…
So I'm running into a weird scenario here. A family member's phone started using an absurd amount of data . I just assumed that some hardware malfunction occured on her last phone and was not connecting to the wifi.. I tried to reset the phone and also rebooted it in safe mode. Nothing seems to…
I sourced a wifi "backup camera" for heavy truck. It work great connected to cell phone, but has issues w Samsung Tab a 8" which is higher than my s7 which connects perfectly... T.I.A. ,Welcome to Android Central! Do you know the brand and model name/number of the camera? Check the manual or…
My Galaxy S8 is stuck on 5GHz for Wifi. Even if there are lots of 2.4GHz connections available, it does not connect to them, and it also does not show their availability. If the 5GHz connection is marginal, I lose my internet. Anyone who has a solution? ,The first thing I would do is unplug the w…
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.
So in my house I'm using 2.4ghz bandwidth by the way and I always have 5 bars also and my router is pretty new and good. So at least once a day especially if I'm watching video's the connection cut's out. It seems the only way to get it going again is to manually disconnect the WIFI wait a moment…
My samsung a7 's wifi isn't working anymore, i dont think it has to do with the router bc all other devices are connected aside to that phone. I already hard reset and reboot the phone and the router just to be sure but still it isn't working.. 😩 ,That happened to me if I recall correctly, sho…
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 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.…
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…
Hi! I haven't been able to get the phone and my computer to see each other yet - yes they're on the same network, and I added the connect and wireless monitor apps. I'm guessing there's a system setting I've missed somewhere, but can't find it. Anybody? , Have you installed the Wireless Display…
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…
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.
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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…
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…
Hello people In my office i need to be connect it to Wi-Fi because not a good signal so thats the way i can navigate and make receive calls, previous to the s21 i was using s10e and when on a call if i need to step out the office the call just stay there and the network used to switch automatic…
It's been like this since day 1 with this phone and I've had it since June. I never could figure out why and kind of stayed on data as long as I could because being on the wifi made it laggier and I recently discovered why- the fact it was still searching so it disrupts the connection. And appare…
I have tried 3 different tablets in the past week. All three had the same issue. They all use Android 10. Basically what happens is I connect to the wifi, everything works fine for a few minutes, then the wifi breaks. And when I say break, I mean I can't use wifi, can't open wifi in settings, and…
Hi All, QR/Barcode reader is just a basic functionality provided by google android library and yet I could not really find any free app for just that. I also want it to really understand the context of the QR/Barcode content. When it is a URL, i expect to be able to directly open it in my fa…
For got what pattern I put on lock screen ,What device? Some manufacturers . Without that, you'd probably be looking at a factory reset. Once that reset is done, you will need to sign back in to it using the Google account it was tied to. All of this is for the security of your data on the d…
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…
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.…
Why wifi is asking for capturing that displayed on the screen...... What is the solution for that..... It asking continuously when we give don't ask again What is the solution ,Hi there. What phone are you using? When does this problem happen? How ofte…
Since the last update I've been experiencing some issues with Bluetooth. If I'm driving through an area where there's a WiFi network saved that my phone might connect to but it happened several times. When I'm driving my phone is connected to an Anker Roav B2 to get audio to my car . I have…
I’m trying to print off photos on the Cewe printer at my local chemist, but it tells me to disconnect as the phone is not recognised. I tried a different Cewe printer in another store but still got the same message. Is this something that anybody can help with please? ,Is this printer wifi capa…
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…
Ok. This problem has developed in about the past month or so. Occasionally, in the evening I will find an issue with my Note 9 where it changes over to cellular and won't connect to my AT&T Wi fi. When I try to reconnect I get a "Failure to obtain IP Address." Happens maybe twice a week. The…
Like the picture shows...I keep getting this annoying pop-up on my screen saying it...anybody know if this is a bug or how to fix it...I have wifi and data and it still does it ,Try going in safe mode then back.out see if it clears up. ,Use Nice Catch or to determine which app is giving you th…
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…
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…
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:…
With wireless Dex, my mouse acts like it's going crazy. Almost useless because of lag. I plug in the device and hardwire Dex, and it works perfect. I hope there is a software update coming soon. I was looking forward to the wireless Dex on both my S7 and Note 10+. ,How are you connecting...wifi o…
There are some great mesh systems to choose from, but which is the right one for you?…
I been having this issue for awhile I think it started after Feb software update now in March I reboot phone it comes up I turn off wifi on data I wait get notify no new messages Last night my .mom sent one on phone it works I listen delete Now I have to swipe make notification go away H…
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…
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.…
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…
I'm pretty amazed to what this can do. Can you please share your routines you set up? Thanks! ,Actually use a couple. Most useful one for me inverts the colours for certain apps that don't follow dark theme or even "force dark mode". I should really play with it more. ,Good lock added a module…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Hi All, Reference to my Title subject, How is it possible for some of my contacts whenever I use it with a newly installed WhatsApp every time even after I do factory reset my new Android phone and now after I installed Anti Virus also. As soon as I come online on newly installed WhatsApp with…
Not asking for help, just ranting. Sold my note 8 to a co-worker a couple of weeks ago and the first thing she does is to trip FRP. She brought it back to me to fix. Nope, absolutely no access- not even with my old account. Now she expects to get her money back - ain't no way. ,Did you…
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.
Does anyone have an answer for this? Someone replied that I put my cell in safe mode...Just how do you do that? If anyone has a way to resolve this asap, please let me know thanks! ,Welcome to the forums. What phone do you have? Could you post a screenshot with that message? ,Here's a screenshot.…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
I don't know what's going on but my battery is is significantly worse after the March update on Monday. Where I used to leave work still around 70% I'm now down to 40% or less. Not using the phone any more or less than usual. ,I noticed the same thing on my 4a 5G. I thought it might be related to…
Is anyone else having their wi-fi intermittently disconnect? It is happening all the time no matter which wifi network I am on. I don't know if it is a phone hardware problem or an Android 11 problem. ,I haven't had any issues on my Ultra. Have you tried to forget network, then set up again? A fe…
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…
My Nexus 7 kept getting stuck . After following the instructions online only to have it get stuck again, I decided to do a factory reset. Factory reset - After the language screen comes the wifi screen. The wifi icon is on OFF. It won't let me turn it on, and it won't let me skip the page.…
My Galaxy S10e flashes an insistent notice that updates are ready to install. When I tap it, it gives me the option to Install Now or Schedule Install. I don't want to install while I'm using my phone, so I schedule for the default time of 2am - it confirms that the update will be auto installed…
I recently got google nest for wifi. It tells me if I turn on WPA3 some older hardware may have trouble connecting. I have a Nexus 9 tablet and the original Pixel phone. Are they compatible with WPA3? ,No, they are not. Android 10 or newer is required for WPA3. ,I moved this from the Pixel 4 to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Armada Speed Test shows your current internet speed in the status bar. The notification area shows a clean and unobtrusive notification displaying live upload/download speed and/or daily data/WiFi usage. The application also captures your coverage as well as latency and jitter to show how good…
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 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…
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'…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Hi guys! I made a USB tethering and reverse tethering app that doesn't require root. It also doesn't require you to enable USB debugging . It uses USB accessory mode which makes it faster than apps that uses ADB. This allows you to share your device's internet connection with your PC. You…
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…