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 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…
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 to find out.…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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!…
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…
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.
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There are some great mesh systems to choose from, but which is the right one for you?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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’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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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 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…
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…
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.
My Wifi is switching itself on and off. I can actually watch it happening in the settings. Searches, connects then switches off. Thanks pwillia133 ,Welcome to Android Central! Does this happen in Safe Mode as well? ,Hello The device just won't even switch on wifi at all since I posted the q…
I'm not sure why this happens. I've disabled all the possible culprits, Wifi+, disabled wifi calls, disabled data for all apps and I still get a charge daily of 0,2Euro for 2kb of data. Can anyone help me figure this out? The app that seems to be using the data is just named 'android'. Can and…
I have a xiaomi 7a with miui 11 , wifi disconnects when I turn off the screen , so when lets say I am listening to music in spotify when I turn off the screen , after a period off a few minutes the music stops because there is no wifi connection . please help ,Hi welcome to AC! Do you use any pow…
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?…
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 have a xiaomi 7a with miui 11 , wifi disconnects when I turn off the screen , so when lets say I am listening to music in spotify when I turn off the screen , after a period off a few minutes the music stops because there is no wifi connection . please help…
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 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!…
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…
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 am having connection issues with the Pixel 4 XL and the August WiFi SmartLock . This lock uses both WiFI and Bluetooth to detect your proximity to home for the "auto unlock" feature. The WiFI connectivity is OK, but the Bluetooth connection is very flaky. August support just offers their stan…
Hello & thanks for reading this, I have a Verizon S8 G950U. I replaced the back glass cover & battery; but afterwards, my wifi signal was weak. I could only see some of the 2.4 & 5 GHz networks I'd previously seen, speeds were slower on my home network & upstairs I could not get a usable connect…
I am having big time issues with my wifi. It is dropping and reconnecting every few minutes. It will not stop no matter whether I turn off Smartscan or connection scanning or whatever. Under system >wifi it has my network and keeps scanning every few seconds, recognizing 2 other networks and s…
I've tried Google's find my phone and it says it can't connect and doesn't even show the last location.. the same with my Samsung account it just won't connect or show any last location. I have turned on the notification if it does connect to WiFi. I don't have a sim in it and i left it in my des…
I just installed android 10 update last night. Today my tablet say my wifi password is incorrect, but it's not. My samsung phone and our computers are all connecting fine with password. Nothing else has changed. ,Welcome to Android Central! Did you already try forgetting the wi-fi network on the…
in my device Moto G Plus wifi is disabled not able to connect to home network .it was alright till noon.unsure how to proceed ,Have you tried restarting your phone? I presume you've tried enabling the WiFi? If you need additional help or have more questions or details to share, please join…
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!…
Or at least I'm assuming it's not turning off because I keep going over my data limit of 1 GB even though we're still quarantining here so I've been on wifi for the past almost 3 months. I have a strong wifi signal here at home, that's not an issue. When I look at my data usage, I see that Edge…
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab A that I had previously flashed with Lineage OS and have flashed back to stock. Wifi was working perfectly before when I first got the tablet and when it had Lineage OS on it, but since flashing it back to stock I get an authentication error whenever I reboot. It c…
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…
Just bought the phone last night. Been trying to figure it out by reading forums etc. Seen a post to change the WiFi frequency from 2.4 to 5. But i dont have that option. My girlfriends phone is connected to 5ghz and she also doeent hace that option on her phone. Not sure why my stylo isnt pic…
My Wifi is connected to My Samsung Galaxy S8 plus but internet is not working but in other devices internet is working with same wifi please tell me what should I do Android 9.0 ,Hi and welcome to Android Central. Please have a look at the following thread and let us know it helps.…
I have the hotspot on and am streaming video on my PC via WiFi. It's fine until I pick up the phone and do anything over 4G while the hotspot is engaged. It's almost like I overload the connection. The only solution is to enter airplane mode, then exit to reset the connection. I had the same pro…
I have a Moto E5 plus, Android version 8.0.0. I have discovered that sometimes incoming phone calls go directly into voicemail without the phone ringing. This happens when I take the phone out of my pocket and lay it on a table for a while without using it. The phone seems to go into some kind…
I admit its free, shouldnt gripe,but my L51 an Obama phone, is about the useless device tobe called "phone." It will not retain a consistent internet connection. Turned off wifi, checked updates, repeatedly used ##873283# restoring data, system reboots, everything i thought of and few pros too. N…
I have a Galaxy Tab A that has to be tethered to mobile gateway via WiFi in order for the primary application to work. I have some third-party apps that have to use the mobile data on the tablet. I have the tablet to keep mobile data always active but all apps continue to attempt to use the "mobi
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.
My sister has an adapter that plugs into her gal s8+ and it has an hdmi plug to go into the tv. She can play movies without using hotspot or wifi. Is there something like that for my samsung j7 2016? ,Welcome to Android Central! No, that phone doesn't support MHL or Slimport, the two standards f…
If my cellular plan includes no data, can I connect to the internet when connected to wifi ,Yes.…
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…
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…
Me and my sister have the same problem. I play on xiaomi phone and my sister plays on huawei. YouTube, web browser is working fine. But online games like Mobile legends, cyber hunter doesnt connect. It says connect failed or internet issue. But when i use cellular data it works. The games load fi…
I'll be connected to my home wifi and using it with no problems, and then it will disconnect and disable the network. Then unbeknownst to me I start using up my data. It will not automatically reconnect like I'm used to on other phones, I have to constantly manually select the network. The wifi w…
I have an LG G4 H815 the option to add a WiFi network is greyed out and can't be selected and there's no option to continue setup without it. Can't find anything about this on Google so many thanks in advance if someone here can point me in the right direction. ,I'd guess it's a hardware prob…
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…
Bought a new phone Android 9.0 if I am at a local place with free wifi some of the pages will not load and I get and error message. It happens every time i buy a new phone. How do I set the phone so it will accept all web pages or websites? ,Welcome to Android Central! Which phone? Does it work…
Hello, I've got a Sonim XP8 that I'm trying to connect to my new Netgear CAX80 router. Got the router all setup, all other devices at home connect fine. Except my XP8. It won't even try. I click the network, type in the correct password, hit connect, then nothing. It just shows up as "Saved" now…
With data fairly cheap now I was thinking of turning off wifi to save battery. From what I'm reading it looks like it is better to stay on wifi as much as possible. ,I think it depends on what your cell signal is like. If you're on wi-fi but your cell signal is still poor, the battery can still…
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…
When I try to enter security key it keeps saying "incorrect password" I'm entering the key from bottom of router, same one my laptops display in "properties" and work fine with. I was not using the Tab 2 for a couple months and got a new router recently. After charging the Tab up, I trie…
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…
#1: If a tree falls in the woods and there's no one around to hear it ; does it make a noise ? #2 can an android phone w/ Hot Spot subscription give FREE wifi to itself ? 🤯 , I'm not sure you understand how hotspot works. The phone uses its LTE connection as the internet, it then uses the W…
Since getting my Galaxy Watch just over a week ago, I have noticed that is doesn't find 5ghz Wifi - is this normal? ,Completely normal for watches. Keep in mind 5ghz wifi is a lot shorter coverage area than other wifi. It is faster but in some homes will have spotty coverage. I thing watches do n…
I did a factory reset on my lg g4 when it powers on I select he language then wifi connection and it goes to configuring your phone that's where it gets stuck and doesn't go past that , Yes ,Can you help ,Did u fix it ,somebody please give the answer! I need the use of my phone desperately! It i…
I have a nexus 4 and am connecting it to a dell venue pro 11 . USB tethering works fine, but I can't tether via bluetooth. I pair the devices, and windows says I'm paired - I can transfer files, so I assume they are paired correctly. I then enable bluetooth tethering on my nexus 4, but nothing h…
The tab8 will tether to my samsung A20e. My samsung sm-t230 will tether to A3 and A20e. I've used A3 for tethering for years, so I'm used to the setup. Settings - connections - WiFi- select AndroidA3 - enter password to A3. Any ideas anyone please - very frustrating.... OK to A20e, but not…
I have a Motorola Droid Turbo 2. I've had it for more than a year, and haven't had this problem until a week ago or so. Essentially, my phone will connect to my home WiFi for a while, then randomly disconnect. Sometimes I can reconnect, but more often than not, it tells me it's disabled. I've tri…
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…
Does data use automatically default to WiFi over Cellular Data. ,Depends on the type of connection the app is asking for. While apps can ask specifically for "wifi" or "cel data", "best available" is the most common request and will always do wifi when wifi is available even when cel data is also…
I 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…
Hello, i few days ago i bought logitech mx master 2s. As soon as i connected the usb dongle to my pc and powered on the mouse, it connected . I then changed to spot 2, held down pairing button till it started blinking fast, and connected it to my note 10 - no problems. Today i tried powering t…
My device is rooted and i have my wifi connection is still strong and i am facing this problem please help asap ,Which phone ? You try safe mode? I'll leave a link to register as a guest account you don't have the ability to communicate here only post questions. ,Welcome to Android Central! Can…
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…
My WiFi shows up and connects, but after that, it says it is not connected. Also with my Location Services, too. Every time at the bottom of my screen, it says Cannot obtain current location. My brightness keeps on changing even though “Auto” is turned off. Please help. ,Welcome to Android…
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…
My home broadband is Virgin and I have a decent speed, circa 100 mbps but frustratingly I note that when browsing on the phone I often have a delay before it connects, where I suspect the phone is trying to latch on to the best wifi signal. If I then go to the settings screen and check the Wifi…
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…