All,
I'm having a problem with a mod that allows Bluetooth tethering that I found in the development section. I'm hoping someone here might have some ideas on how to fix it.
First... the problem. I took the framework-res.apk from Nottach's P-ROM because it opens up the "Bluetooth tethering" option in the Hotspots and tethering menu. The process seemed to work (backed up my original framework-res.apk and replaced it with the new one in Nottach's P-ROM), and I have the option to enable Bluetooth tethering now. Unfortunately, none of my devices are actually able to use the Bluetooth connection for tethered access. I have a Note 2 that has Bluetooth tethering enabled, and it works like a champ.
A couple things I've noticed (not sure if it will help identify the problem):
- When connected to my laptop (Windows 8), I can usually right click on my Note 2 in the devices panel and select "Connect with" ... "Access Point". There's no such option when connected with the S4. It just says "Connect with"... "Direct connection", but that doesn't allow internet access.
- When I go into the "Tethering and portable hotspot" menu on my S4 (where the Bluetooth Tethering option is located), I noticed that the "Bluetooth tethering" option is not "checked" for a split second after the screen opens up (even after I've turned it on and then backed out of the screen). A check will appear after a split second, but it's visibly not there when I open the screen. On my Note 2, the check is always there after I turn the option on.
Anyone have any ideas of what I may be missing? I'm not a developer, but I'm not afraid to tinker a bit if anyone has thoughts on the subject.
Thanks in advance.
I don't know if you're still following Nottach's thread, but FYI... I've posted a $10.00 bounty over there for an installable, ready-to-run apk that will enable bluetooth tethering. If I get any takers, I'll let you know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258904&page=11
SoonerLater said:
I don't know if you're still following Nottach's thread, but FYI... I've posted a $10.00 bounty over there for an installable, ready-to-run apk that will enable bluetooth tethering. If I get any takers, I'll let you know.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258904&page=11
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Hate to Necro and old thread but literally... Try renaming your phone's Bluetooth name to ALL caps only... It jumps after reconnecting to connecting as access point. Don't believe me try it out and go egg later
darkfangex5 said:
Hate to Necro and old thread but literally... Try renaming your phone's Bluetooth name to ALL caps only... It jumps after reconnecting to connecting as access point. Don't believe me try it out and go egg later
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My S4 doesn't have the Bluetooth Tethering checkbox. Where would I look for your suggestion?
Hey there,
Got an S5 i bought in april and so far loving it but just recently about a day or 2 ago my phone keeps disconnecting and connecting when im at home on my WIFI which never happened before, has anyone had this issue before?
appreciate the help people
Godmyster said:
Hey there,
Got an S5 i bought in april and so far loving it but just recently about a day or 2 ago my phone keeps disconnecting and connecting when im at home on my WIFI which never happened before, has anyone had this issue before?
appreciate the help people
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I do not have the issue, but maybe you can try this.
1. Open phone dialer (Phone App)
2. Dial *#0011#
3. The ServiceMode screen will be open. When it is open. Tap on menu button on top right.
4. Select "WiFi"
5. Find "WiFi Power Save Mode"
6. Press the "ON" button to turn the "WiFi Power Save Mode" off. (It will show as "OFF" if it is off)
7. Your WiFi will be off and on again.
8. Try to reconnect to the Wifi.
This didnt work still the same
Godmyster said:
This didnt work still the same
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You haven't got smart network switch turned on? (under WiFI settings) it'll do that if it thinks you WiFI connection isn't stable.
Godmyster said:
This didnt work still the same
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Set Google public DNS in your router
Ok i just found out its only doing it at home, i tried wifi and my work and it works perfectly doesnt disconnect and connect, but at home it does, though it never did it before and i didnt change or do anything to my router or my phone which i find very strange.
thanks for the help guys i appreciate it a lot, does anyone know what i can do?
have you found a fix to this yet? I'm having the same issue and getting ready to just return the phone and buy something else. My home network is fine, the other tablets, phones, laptops are having 0 issues, Yet my GS5 is either dropping or something, it seems to run horrible slow and things just time out.
Godmyster said:
does anyone know what i can do?
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No, and the reason that we don't know is that you didn't provide any useful details about your situation.
If you think that someone can do more than make a random guess implies that you think that there are only one or two possible causes. But most issues, including this one, have hundreds of possible causes. So random guesses are not terribly useful. Nor are we psychic, so the only way to efficiently narrow it down is to look for anomolies in your configuration. Which you haven't described.
You should be providing as much technical detail as possible, e.g. what is your home router model & it's firmware version and configuration details, phone firmware version, any specific error messages, any observed pattern, a logcat if you can and anything else that seems relevant.
Godmyster said:
Hey there,
Got an S5 i bought in april and so far loving it but just recently about a day or 2 ago my phone keeps disconnecting and connecting when im at home on my WIFI which never happened before, has anyone had this issue before?
appreciate the help people
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Have you tried changing the channel on your router?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
Change the router channel
Change the router SSID
Default the router comfiguration
Change the router operating mode
Update the router firmware
Move the router to a different location
Use a different router
Unplug your neighbours new 50,000 watt pirate radio station
Update your phone firmware
Buy a different phone
Sacrifice a piece of triple chocolate gnocche cake to the pagan God of chocolate and wifi
All random guesses with roughly equivalent (and small) chances of success.
Or one could try troubleshooting the issue methodically.
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Solution
Godmyster said:
Hey there,
Got an S5 i bought in april and so far loving it but just recently about a day or 2 ago my phone keeps disconnecting and connecting when im at home on my WIFI which never happened before, has anyone had this issue before?
appreciate the help people
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Hey guys,
I had this problem before, This is an issue with your samsung device and your ISP. They aren't compatible with each other.
Solution:
You must just block clients3.google.com in your modem/router. You can use Block Web Sites section in your modem/router.
Every thing has a solution.
Enjoy your device WIFI.
IranDev said:
Hey guys,
I had this problem before, This is an issue with your samsung device and your ISP. They aren't compatible with each other.
Solution:
You must just block clients3.google.com in your modem/router. You can use Block Web Sites section in your modem/router.
Every thing has a solution.
Enjoy your device WIFI.
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I have teh same issue on my S5 Cricket. The WIFI does NOT disconnect. Its connected however I don't have internet connection. Turning the WIFI on and OFF fixes the issue, for a short while until it happens again in an hour. Sometimes I slick on a link and wait and wait just to find out the darn WIFI is not connected to the internet. (probably not even connected to my router properly eg, I cant see my laptop shared drives for example).
This has something to do with saving battery or somthing. WIFI internals shut down, even though the icon on top of the screen still shows I'm connected.
Smart Network Switch
Godmyster said:
Hey there,
Got an S5 i bought in april and so far loving it but just recently about a day or 2 ago my phone keeps disconnecting and connecting when im at home on my WIFI which never happened before, has anyone had this issue before?
appreciate the help people
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Your phone thinks that your WiFi is unstable and dumps the connection to go back to 4g. Why exactly, who knows, but it's easy to turn off the "smart" network switch. Simply hold down the WiFi icon for 2 seconds to get into the connections section. Right there at the top is the smart network switch section ... just uncheck the selection box. Easy.
Lastly, people like fffft need to get over themselves. The fix for the original poster's question was easy, but since fffft didn't know it, he decided to instead attack in order to make himself feel superior. How sad and pathetic does someone have to be to troll forums looking for opportunities to attack and belittle someone else?
minin0la said:
I do not have the issue, but maybe you can try this.
1. Open phone dialer (Phone App)
2. Dial *#0011#
3. The ServiceMode screen will be open. When it is open. Tap on menu button on top right.
4. Select "WiFi"
5. Find "WiFi Power Save Mode"
6. Press the "ON" button to turn the "WiFi Power Save Mode" off. (It will show as "OFF" if it is off)
7. Your WiFi will be off and on again.
8. Try to reconnect to the Wifi.
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The issue is resolved simply by going to the advanced settings in Wifi and disabling 'Always allow scanning'.
Hope this helps.
same issue with my s5
Airax said:
You haven't got smart network switch turned on? (under WiFI settings) it'll do that if it thinks you WiFI connection isn't stable.
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I had the same issue. I just tried the suggestion, turning of smart network switch in the wifi-advanced menu. Seems to be working so far!
Thanks!
Well I know that Smart Network is turning off wifi.. problem is that i have a fiber at home!! So what kind of problem smart network finds on my broadband?? ?
solution to wifi disconnect problem
I was looking for an answer to a different wi-fi question when I saw this.
I'm on AT&T with my S5.
Under the Wi-Fi settings I have an option for "Smart Network Switch" which says it Automatically switches between Wi-Fi and mobile networks to maintain a stable internet connection. Anytime a computer says it automatically does something for me; I typically say no thanks. I don't typically like my devices making assumptions of what I like, don't like or want to do. So I have that option unchecked. I never have an issue with the network stability once I've connected to a specific wi-fi connection.
Not sure if that will help you all or not. But thought I'd share.
so under Settings --> Quick Settings --> Wi-Fi you will find a check box option named "Smart network switch", untick it, this should take care of the problem.
leon.
Same problem
Hi, I have the same problem. Here some info:
- Device: Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F), Stock, not rooted
- Android version: 5.0
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-5640614 (2015-09-01)
- 'Smart network switch' is turned off
- 'Always allow scanning' is disabled
The problem started 2-3 days ago. When I turn on WiFi/WLAN the phone constantly turns it back off and on again. Didn't happen before, didn't change anything on the router (I have no access to it ) and didn't install a new app (as far as I can remember). I don't know if it only happens on this access point.
I made a log file (adb logcat) but am not sure if it contains sensitive information, is it save to share online?
The logcat doesn't contain any sensitive passwords.
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Hi, I have the same problem. Here some info:
- Device: Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F), Stock, not rooted
- Android version: 5.0
- Kernel version: 3.4.0-5640614 (2015-09-01)
- 'Smart network switch' is turned off
- 'Always allow scanning' is disabled
The problem started 2-3 days ago. When I turn on WiFi/WLAN the phone constantly turns it back off and on again. Didn't happen before, didn't change anything on the router (I have no access to it ) and didn't install a new app (as far as I can remember). I don't know if it only happens on this access point.
I made a log file (adb logcat) but am not sure if it contains sensitive information, is it save to share online?
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I'm have the exact same problem.
Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900T)
CyanogenMod (13.0-20151203)
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Baseband (G900TUVU1ANE6)
Smart network switch: disabled
Always allow scanning: disabled
What's happening is as soon as my Wi-Fi finishes authenticating and connects, it is immediately disconnected and tries again. No other devices in my house are having any issues, so that eliminates the router. When I factory reset my phone the Wi-Fi begins to work again, so that eliminates my phones hardware. The confusing part is that I installed a bunch of apps such as AdGuard that could possibly cause an issue but everything worked and this started out of nowhere. Also, I factory reset my phone AGAIN and AGAIN, everything worked and out of nowhere while I was looking at my screen while idling, I watched as the Wi-Fi connection dropped and began the disconnect/reconnect loop...
I'm assuming it has to be a software issue because it only started when I updated to a newer Cyanogen. I'm about to test if other Wi-Fi networks have this problem and I'm also going to look through and post a log.
If anyone has any questions or suggestions that may lead to a fix, PLEASE help!
Thanks
Well I factory reset again, this time wiping the internal storage and everything is now fine. I did look at my logcat and there were Wi-Fi errors but I forgot to post them...
Noooooo I just took pictures with my camera tonight and was telling my friends on how my camera could do everything. Then I got to try to connect the camera to the phone and nothing. Has anyone got this working on nougat? I can't believe Samsung would really leave us high and dry like this with all the expensive camera equipment I've bought from them omg
*** Now works on Android 7 *** after many emails to Samsung support I can now successfully connect my tablet running andriod 7 to my NX300 via the Smart Camera app. The 'fix' appears to be the auto software update T580XXU2BQI9 which got installed on my device 15Nov2017, although it's release date was 20Sept2017. My successful method of connection is: switch camera to Wi-Fi and select remote viewfinder mode, on the tablet connect to the cameras Wi-Fi address, once connecting select the connection request on the camera, then on the tablet press the two way arrow icon in the apps status window. After a second or two the connection is established.
Still not working. Need an experienced developer to fix connection issue on Oreo. Camera transfer is pretty much useless until this is fixed. Can't believe Samsung would ditch a software that over one million people use.
HELP! I pressed FORGET my watch on my phones bluetooth now i cannot Reconnect !"!!!
IVE Tried this
https://www.xda-developers.com/pair-android-wear-without-factory-reset/
It comes up and says make visible but it dont show up on my PHONE! not in bluetooth not even when i press connect a new watch on the app
My phone is IOS my watch is LG G WATCH R i think it was on android 2 aswell which is WHY i am NOt resetting it. I have so many faces stored on there and it took ages to update.
Also wifi dont work on it anymore for no reason. i enter the password on my phone but it just infinity loaded? but now I cant even try because i cannot connect my watch
Aspwlf said:
IVE Tried this
https://www.xda-developers.com/pair-android-wear-without-factory-reset/
It comes up and says make visible but it dont show up on my PHONE! not in bluetooth not even when i press connect a new watch on the app
My phone is IOS my watch is LG G WATCH R i think it was on android 2 aswell which is WHY i am NOt resetting it. I have so many faces stored on there and it took ages to update.
Also wifi dont work on it anymore for no reason. i enter the password on my phone but it just infinity loaded? but now I cant even try because i cannot connect my watch
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Gotta wipe man. Only options