Is anyone else having intermittent drops while connected to wifi? I've noticed my wifi drops and reconnects especially when there is heavy wifi usage... I've tried TKIP and AES with no better luck with either one.
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last night when i was trying to download an app from marketplace?
Yeah, I've just started noticing that. It wasn't doing it most of yesterday and I was using it pretty heavily. It started last night when I noticed both the 3G and wi-fi icons were on. I restarted wifi and it still showed up like that, so I rebooted. Now it seems like it's always on 3G when I pick it up.
What kind of router are you using?
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I used to have this problem regularly with mine and my girl's Droids on 2.1, and appeared to be related to using secured wireless networks. I was able to set up a test wireless network with no security and the disconnects stopped happening. Switch back and 5 to 15 minutes later I was disconnected again. I never found a fix for it on 2.1, but the problem completely went away with 2.2.
Unsure if they're related, but from what people are describing, this sounds exactly like the issues I used to have prior to rooting/2.2 on our Droids.
I noticed that it was with wep encryption only. I looked through wpa and etc and there was less dropage. Now, i don't know if your all aware, the ipad does the same thing. The only place i seen it hold up well was the wpa and the hotspot app on board.
I wonder if this is just the new radios and modems in these devices?
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Well I'm using WPA2 on a d-link 855... I thought about trying no security, but hate the idea that I may have to do that.
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Diego dude, you're running 2.2 on your droid? I wish we could do that on the DX...
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OK. Let me start by saying I'm not an expert but I may have found a solution. Go to wi-FI networks and go to wireless settings. Then click on options hard key and choose advanced. then choose Wi-Fi sleep policy and set it to never.
So far so good for me. Let me know if anyone has any luck.
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nice
nice find thanks
Trying it now!
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Yeah, I'm still having major issues. My phone will drop WiFi very often. Im going to try unsecured next. I've tried changing from tkip to are, tried turning off the sleep function... nothing. It happens most frequently when I'm doing heavy traffic like from or two another computer, where it maxes out the bandwidth capabilities of the phone...
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My issue is that some apps don't work well with wifi, like google voice when sending txts (it just hangs then says times out)
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i tried the sleep thing and still no luck i really dont want to switch my security on my router?
pima said:
i tried the sleep thing and still no luck i really dont want to switch my security on my router?
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Have you double checked not only the advanced settings under Wifi for always on, but which battery profile you're running? The default profile is the Smart one, which disables wifi/3g after so many minutes of being idle after peak hours.
i will try this thanks i do use the smart profile
I read several articles and then under wireless security changed the WPA Algorithm to TPIK and have not had a drop or WIFI issue since. Let me know if it resolves your issue.
-McMex
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I read several articles and then under wireless security changed the WPA Algorithm to TPIK and have not had a drop or WIFI issue since. Let me know if it resolves your issue.
-McMex
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Has anyone else tried this? All my WIFI issues have gone away.
-McMex
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I'm still having wifi (not 3G) network connection issues and hoping someone can help.
I tried enabling wifi on the phone to stay active all the time (never sleep), enabled static setting and I always end up have to manually reconnect to the my wifi router. I've even tried some stay alive wifi apps and nothing seems to work. Nothing always me to stay connected and re-connect automatically to my wifi router. It's very frustrating.
I sometimes loose wifi when phone comes out of sleep or when I go out of range and then re-enter my wifi coverage area, it's won't automatically reconnect to wifi.
Any ideas/solutions would be greatly appreciated.
Don't know if the 'fixmywifi' app can help.. hope it can!
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I'm trying an app called 'auto wifi re-enabler', seems to be working so far. What's with the X10 and this issue :/
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=718070 check it out broski, anyother questions just ask me cuz im on ROGERS cheap &$% network
egyptshun said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=718070 check it out broski, anyother questions just ask me cuz im on ROGERS cheap &$% network
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He thx for the suggestion, but I'm not referring to the 3G network (such as it is!), but rather local wifi. BTW: I do have the 3G setting entered on my phone
Well still not within 100%. Man what's with this X10 and wifi.
I had a look for that fixmywifi app Mobzter recommended and can't find it.
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Probably a stupid question, but when you go to:
Settings -> Wireless settings -> Wifi Settings -> Advanced (Menu button to access this) -> Wifi Sleep Policy
Does it still say "Never" like you want it to or has it reverted back to a different option?
I've tried never, and other setting, and as a matter of fact seems to work better in a sleep setting. Maybe it's my wireless router, but I believe this is a common issue with the X10.
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I never had issues with wifi on my x10... until I did a hard reset on my router. I started to have problems connecting to my router. I figured out that if my router has WEP protection on, my x10 would have a hard time connecting. If I switch to WEP2, everything went fine. I dont see how switching from WEP to WEP2 solved my problem, but give it a try
If your still looking for Fix My Wifi it's Here along with other apps that you could try.
Interesting, I'm actually using WPA2, not WEP at all.
What router setting are others using?
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Hi,
When i open my phone from sleep it shows me that I'm still connected to my wireless but i cannot access the internet. When i turn off and on the wifi it works fine again but as you can understand this is very annoying. I disabled the wifi sleep option but now my battery gets empty way too fast. Has anyone seen a fix for this?
Thanks
I have a simular issue. Does not happen all the time but frustrating when it does. The same fix of turrning Wi-fi off and back on works for me as well.
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Hi,
I disabled the wifi sleep option but now my battery gets empty way too fast. Has anyone seen a fix for this?
Thanks
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Turn off 3g/data then disable wifi sleep, 3g/data uses &*^% loads more battery than wifi
If i leave wifi on all night and turn off 3g/data after 10 hours of sleep i still have 96% battery left
checkbox111 said:
Turn off 3g/data then disable wifi sleep, 3g/data uses &*^% loads more battery than wifi
If i leave wifi on all night and turn off 3g/data after 10 hours of sleep i still have 96% battery left
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You are right about that. But the fact that the wifi sleep does not function properly still upsets me.
What rom are you running and also what baseband?
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What rom are you running and also what baseband?
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Im running official 2.2 with baseband GAUSB1A131500-EU
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FWIW - similar thing happens to me with stock 1.6
Unchecking the rechecking the wifi box always fixes.
Kohawk09 said:
FWIW - similar thing happens to me with stock 1.6
Unchecking the rechecking the wifi box always fixes.
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Well i don't think this is a solution. it's very annoying actually. Since it seams that this problem exists from version 1.6 what the heck are they fixing with their updates???
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FWIW - similar thing happens to me with stock 1.6
Unchecking the rechecking the wifi box always fixes.
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+1
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Well i don't think this is a solution. it's very annoying actually. Since it seams that this problem exists from version 1.6 what the heck are they fixing with their updates???
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Yeah, I don't see it as a solution either - rather ridiculous you have to do that. Not sure they're fixing anything with their 2.2 lol, maybe creating more issues
did we find a fix?? this is driving me crazy...
Same here just noticed it, for awhile I was thinking it was me forgetting to turn wifi back on, but nope its just jumping back to 3g off wireless.
With all my widgets running I don't want to kill all my data on my plan...I'm always around wifi, so this is killing me..
Wifi going off when the device sleeps send to be an android issue. I had this same problem with my nexus one. Never could get it to stay on all the time agen the device slept.
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I have the same problem. Toggling the wifi widget fixes it, but yeah, kinda annoying.
I not sure if this is the same problem but see what happens to mine if I turn My device off or use Airplane Mode when turn on I have no HSPA(3G) or Wi-Fi I can call but no data and I need to do a factory reset to and erase everything make the data works again
The only time mine quits is when I go from wi-fi router to wi-fi router.
Hotspots are ok, but both my home & work routers, both Netgear 614 types
have me reboot the routers if I go out of range, or turn the streak wi-fi
off/on several times. Goofy...tried deleting the profiles and everything else.
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.co-uk-syslynx-fixmywifi-ADjA.aspx
try this.. worked for me
also setting router wifi to wep encryption / wpa seems to help
for netgear router set the channel to 3 and use wpa2 aes only and 300mbit max
My wifi is not working at all after I upgrade the firmware. It kept connecting and then get disconnected. Anyone got this problem?
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My wifi is not working at all after I upgrade the firmware. It kept connecting and then get disconnected. Anyone got this problem?
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If it was me, I'd check to make sure you're broadcasting SSID on your router. For some reason, at least this is the way it is for me and I would be really baffled if it wasn't happening to everyone else as well, these android devices (I have an EVO and a GT), have a problem with connecting without it being able to see the SSID broadcast. All of my other devices (laptops, desktops, etc...) have absolutely no problems either way (broadcasting SSID or otherwise) connecting to my WiFi setup. Just the adndroid devices.
I had same problem not sure how i fixed it. But i reflashed everything like 1st time
I think it will b the modem file.
BUT check your wireless setting first
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is anyone having wifi issues where games disconnect and downloads have to be restarted alot?
Its neva happened to me using wifi, are you using other things at the same time? PS3? PC? I know my xbox tends to disconnect if im downloading somthing on the pc
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Having the same issue
I don't have to be downloading anything, the phone could just be sitting there and the WIFI disconnects even with a app like SKYPE running in the back ground. My current internet is 20 meg down with 4 meg up and of all the devices this is the only one that disconnects or has any kind of connection issues.
Happens about 10 times a day. So annoying
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Yes, I get this with my PLAY.
No other devices have this problem in my house. Stable connection that is on all the time.
Really annoying in Rainbow 6, particulary since it doesn't seem to save your stats with you disconnect because of a Wi-Fi droput.
Also sometimes have problems when it comes out of sleep mode, have to turn off wifi, then on again on the PLAY.
Very annoying.
Could it be to do with the security settings on your routers? Mines set to WPA2 PSK with a 13 character password and its never dropped connection. Or could it be the make of your routers? Mines a Netgear router. If a few people post there setup maybe we can find a similarity between them and find out if it's the phone, router, setup or all of them that's the problem.
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The distance you are to the router makes a big difference. I think the wifi receiver on the play is weaker then other devices.
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is anyone having wifi issues where games disconnect and downloads have to be restarted alot?
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Yes. I havent updated yet, I'm hoping that 2.3.3 will fix it.
It says I'm connected yet stops working. I have to turn off the wi-fi then turn it back on to get it working again.
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Could it be to do with the security settings on your routers? Mines set to WPA2 PSK with a 13 character password and its never dropped connection. Or could it be the make of your routers? Mines a Netgear router. If a few people post there setup maybe we can find a similarity between them and find out if it's the phone, router, setup or all of them that's the problem.
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I have the same security on mine. The router is wireless n from my provider. It ie a router modem in one.
I did back when I was on 2.3.2. It was so annoying. I could have 2 computers, an iPad, and my Play connected to the same router and only the Play would disconnect continually.
adb shove iPad2post.apk to /forum/thread
I have the same problem with 2.3.3 the wifi just keep disconnecting is really annoying. Does any one know if this is a bug or a real design or hardware problem that wont be fixed wit updates?
It's wifi range isn't as far reached as other devices.
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Usa anyone else experiencing wifi collection issues.
Wireless N simply doesn't work. On G and B I get connected but 90% of the time I'm connected with no internet access. I use g band then b band and get no data. Turn off wifi and my 2 bars of 3g works ok. Turn back on wifi it connects and nothing can access data.
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I've changed my network name and wpa code several times. I even added a network with wep security and no difference. I tried hidden ssd and no difference.
Used to work fine. I guess logic tells me it must be EH06 modem since this problem started with in the last couple weeks.
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I have to use static ip to get on my Netgear N router. Put in all the info including a DNS server.
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How many devices connect to your router? By the way, what security do you use on your router? Get rid of your router throwing B signal, its ancient history. I connect to N/G/B no prob.
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P.S. Does anyone else tinker with your Router besides you? Did you recently turn Mac Filtering on? Do you run software such as Cisco Network Solutions? It could 'block' out 'intruders' from connecting when in reality its just your phone. Lol
I.have a new n router, dual chain or whatever n is in the 500mghtz band. I have seven devices connected. I use wpa security.
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I does have a firewall on and off (vizio router). Firewall doesn't seem to make a difference. It can and currently is setup to broadcast three separate networks. 500Mhz for n good for tv's, one I choose for g only (can do auto which is n g and b), one for older devices b band only. Phone has no data with any of the three networks. But connects to to all three.
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I.have a new n router, dual chain or whatever n is in the 500mghtz band. I have seven devices connected. I use wpa security.
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AFAIK, our Epics only connect on 2.4Ghz on wireless N. I don't think it is capable of connecting on 5Ghz...but don't quote me on that, I may be wrong.
I've connected to a 5Ghz router before, did have issues keeping a stable connection even though it was set to auto B/G/N
I don't know if you mind, but why not try throwing out 2.4Ghz frequency? Make sure your channel is 1-11. I remember the Epic not being able to connect with Data if the channel was persay, 21.
I'd get rid of the B signal, an old laptop or a PSP are the only two devices that come to mind when I think of a device that only takes B signal.. lmao.
Good point, I think the auto channel thing puts it up past 11...
I will report back. thanks for the help everyone, I do appreciate any feedback.
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Ok. Changes channel from auto to 11 and that seemed to do the trick. Now working on G. Tomorrow I'll try N.
Thanks for y'all's help!
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My question is why overnight my wifi shuts off sometimes on the Epic, even when I have "never sleep" selected in advanced settings? Running rooted stock Froyo EC05.
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My question is why overnight my wifi shuts off sometimes on the Epic, even when I have "never sleep" selected in advanced settings? Running rooted stock Froyo EC05.
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Simple my friend, not enough RAM to allow it to stay connected, so by default, the epic's Adminstrative commands terminate it in order to free up resources. Thus trying to save you battery etc. If you free up resources, like clear ram, (level 1&2) you'll notice you can connect right back as soon as you do that. The more you run at once, or even background processes eat up your ram. Some common that come to mind: Google+, Live Wallpaper, weather/clock widgets, to name a few.
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Simple my friend, not enough RAM to allow it to stay connected, so by default, the epic's Adminstrative commands terminate it in order to free up resources. Thus trying to save you battery etc. If you free up resources, like clear ram, (level 1&2) you'll notice you can connect right back as soon as you do that. The more you run at once, or even background processes eat up your ram. Some common that come to mind: Google+, Live Wallpaper, weather/clock widgets, to name a few.
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Thanks for the explanation...but I find it weird that it's always overnight, and not when I have lots of apps going during normal use. Shouldn't there be much more RAM free when nothing's hapenning in the foreground? It's not every night either, only some.