WiFi Automatically Turning On - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions & Answer

I just took the latest T-Mobile update, and no matter what I do, the WiFi turns itself back on. I've tried powering it off and restarting phone, checked advanced for smart switch (or something), powering off wifi, clearing cache, checked program permissions. Everything I can think of. I'm losing my mind. Anyone with a similar issue?

Not on my T-mo S7 Edge.
In B4 the rest of the crew ... do a factory reset !

I really don't want to factory reset. I was hoping someone else has seen this and can help.

theomajigga said:
I really don't want to factory reset. I was hoping someone else has seen this and can help.
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By any chance did you install Samsungs new user interface Good Lock? It could be that is what's turning it back on based on location.

It was the updated Google Now ( or just the search app) it asked for permission after the fact, I denied it and now it hasn't turned itself on... Will Update.

I lied. It is still doing it. Anyone with an idea, it even does it in airplane mode (just flew to Chicago)

I took New update, have alot disabled with package disabler and wifi is fine for me
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Yeah after reading this. I turned mine off for a couple hours and it stayed off. Maybe an app causing this?
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YES. I just did the update and my wifi is turning off/turning on by itself! wtf damnit.
tmobile s7 edge

Did anyone figure this out, massively annoying.

It happened to me. It may seem like the tmobike update but its not. How I fixed it is by uninstalling the last 3 or so apps that you installed, rebooting your phone, and it quit for me then I reinstalled one by one, watching behavior very closely. Also check advanced wifi settings to see if auto hotspot connect, always scan, etc is enabled.
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It started doing it for me after I paired my new gear s2 to it... Anyone else in the same boat? Just trying to seee what our common denominator is.

Again, for those that are having these issues... do you have your t-mobile app installed?
My may seem like a silly question but on my girlfriends S6 there was an option called network manager or wifi manager (or something to that effect.)
As soon as she disabled that she didn't have that problem anymore. Worth a look.

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[Q] Wonky GPS on AT&T S4?

Hi all. I'm having a bit of GPS weirdness. GPS can get a lock quickly and accurately, however, I have to turn it off/on every time I open an app that uses it. Otherwise, it won't ever find the location. Once I turn it off/on it picks up and stays locked while the app is running. Also, if I switch to another app that uses GPS I have to do the same thing to get a location fix.
So obviously, the GPS function works, but something in the OS is not recognizing it until it's reset. Not the end of the world, but definitely annoying. Is anyone else seeing this?
This is on the AT&T version, by the way.
Thanks!
Check if you have GPS and Mobile Networks turned on for Location.
Else return it.... and get a new one... GPS has been quick and spot on...
slider2828 said:
Check if you have GPS and Mobile Networks turned on for Location.
Else return it.... and get a new one... GPS has been quick and spot on...
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GPS is quick and spot on. Per what I wrote, I have to turn it off and on for an app to be able to use it.
burhanistan said:
GPS is quick and spot on. Per what I wrote, I have to turn it off and on for an app to be able to use it.
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I've noticed this once, where something in the background was starting a GPS lock, but seemed to cancel, and retry before it ever succeeded. Turning the GPS and location services off, then back on worked for me. Haven't had an issue since.
If you haven't tried resetting to factory default, I suggest doing so.
TwistedMexi said:
I've noticed this once, where something in the background was starting a GPS lock, but seemed to cancel, and retry before it ever succeeded. Turning the GPS and location services off, then back on worked for me. Haven't had an issue since.
If you haven't tried resetting to factory default, I suggest doing so.
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Well, I was hoping for a bit more granular approach than a full reset. I'll wait until the new OTA is applied before doing anything drastic.
burhanistan said:
Well, I was hoping for a bit more granular approach than a full reset. I'll wait until the new OTA is applied before doing anything drastic.
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Less drastic than returning it. I suppose it depends on how attached you are to your current setup - but I would say if you're experiencing that issue repeatedly, the factory reset is exactly what you'd need. I doubt the OTA will address it since it appears to be an isolated problem.
burhanistan said:
Well, I was hoping for a bit more granular approach than a full reset. I'll wait until the new OTA is applied before doing anything drastic.
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Be my guest but to get the quickest results please just turn off all gps settings then do a battery pull. Restart it and turn the gps services back on... Viola
If that's to drastic for you then your SOL
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You can also try to download GPS Status from the play store and download aGPS data and see if that helps
mcmb03 said:
You can also try to download GPS Status from the play store and download aGPS data and see if that helps
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Nope, the issue is with ANY app that requests GPS data.
So, yeah. Today's OTA update did indeed fix this. i would press my own Thanks button, but that would be sinning!
burhanistan said:
Hi all. I'm having a bit of GPS weirdness. GPS can get a lock quickly and accurately, however, I have to turn it off/on every time I open an app that uses it. Otherwise, it won't ever find the location. Once I turn it off/on it picks up and stays locked while the app is running. Also, if I switch to another app that uses GPS I have to do the same thing to get a location fix.
So obviously, the GPS function works, but something in the OS is not recognizing it until it's reset. Not the end of the world, but definitely annoying. Is anyone else seeing this?
This is on the AT&T version, by the way.
Thanks!
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Same issue here and it's driving me INSANE. lol I am on stock rom just rooted and unlocked. If i ever want to use Gps I need to turn on/off the toggle. Very annoying. Wasn't like this from day one so something must have changed. I have tried clearing the cache for Google Maps as well as re enabling all of my location settings downloading aGPS data data did not work
Do you have yahoo weather installed ?
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I do not have yahoo weather installed. Another bit of info I forgot in last post:
I do sometimes, in a quick glance, see the gps icon running out of the blue. The notification of "acquiring gps signal bla bla" is present as well.. only to disappear within seconds. So it seems as if a specific service or application is using the gps in a faulty manner, blocking other services/applications from using it. May be why resetting the gps allows the application your trying to use access it. (my only fix)
If someone could read a logcat of what's going on I could post one up
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I've actually been combing through the logcat output and see a line reappearing often referring to "no secgps file" I do remember on my previous devices messing around with that file and others for GPS configurations. Does anyone know if this file is supposed to be included in the stock rom?
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BUMP
Seeing a few other posts in this sub forum for GPS locking issues, and most the others see the fix to turn on and off via the toggle.
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Do you have yahoo weather installed ?
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It was Yahoo Weather for me! As soon as I deleted it the GPS started to work well with apps that need it such as Waze and Google Navigation. Wow. Thank you. I was going crazy. Tmobile GS4 btw!
Lol people probly thought I was crazy but it causes lots of issues
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Lol people probly thought I was crazy but it causes lots of issues
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Definitely no yahoo weather installed. I've disabled yahoo news and yahoo finance so far
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Sucks man faulty phone then I've had zero issues after the yahoo incident
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It does suck.. I'm starting to get the feeling its Google now. I love it and use it extensively
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[Q] Notifications not received!?

Hi there,
I am having the issue of not getting any kind of notification from apps or what so ever on my nexus 4, i noticed that my phone was really quite for a long time and i figured quickly that it is the phone and not the router or so, only after disabling and then reabling wifi on my device the notifications start to poor in, although in the meanwhile i can use the phone, the apps and web.
Any ideas why this is happening? i just had done a factory restore like two weeks ago because i had more app issues and also because my device was not reconnecting automatically to known networks, this issue disappeared and now i`m having this no notification issue.
I recommend you to reinstall your apps which you receive notifications often from. It may help
Thanks
i will try, but i don`t think it will help because all of them do same...so mathematically seen it can`t be an issue with all the apps at once and over night...
Thanks for the suggestion though.
Yeah, try clearing data and reinstalling the apps which are giving you issues. In addition, download an app called push notification fixer from the playstore, set ot as its default settings, apply them and reboot the device. See if that helps.
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PeterPan___ said:
Hi there,
I am having the issue of not getting any kind of notification from apps or what so ever on my nexus 4, i noticed that my phone was really quite for a long time and i figured quickly that it is the phone and not the router or so, only after disabling and then reabling wifi on my device the notifications start to poor in, although in the meanwhile i can use the phone, the apps and web.
Any ideas why this is happening? i just had done a factory restore like two weeks ago because i had more app issues and also because my device was not reconnecting automatically to known networks, this issue disappeared and now i`m having this no notification issue.
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please wait.it should be comming........

[Q] Location Service Auto Off Itself, Help!

Hello whoever may lend a helping hand,
I've got a problem with my Note 4 Location services. Whenever i set it to on mode, it will somehow automatically switch off by itself over time. I've tried many ways to stop this from happening but to no avail. I dont see any programs or app that is turning my location off for me.
The reason i would prefer it to be switched on is because im using google "keep" and alerts are normally based on location. If my location keeps turning off, google is not able to notify me of reminders when im at certain locations.
Does anyone have similar problems?
dominicyee said:
Hello whoever may lend a helping hand,
I've got a problem with my Note 4 Location services. Whenever i set it to on mode, it will somehow automatically switch off by itself over time. I've tried many ways to stop this from happening but to no avail. I dont see any programs or app that is turning my location off for me.
The reason i would prefer it to be switched on is because im using google "keep" and alerts are normally based on location. If my location keeps turning off, google is not able to notify me of reminders when im at certain locations.
Does anyone have similar problems?
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Running into the exact same issue. Very annoying
When you exit Ultra Power Saving mode, Location Services is not switched back on. It's a glitch that will probably be sorted out in a future update.
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Thanks for your reply! Is there a way around this? How do i solve this problem? Thanks alot.
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No way around it unfortunately. Just remember to turn Location back on after you disable Power Saving.
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Ok. But i dont use power saving thus how is this affecting me?
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Oh, I assumed you did, my bad. If you don't use Ultra Power Saving, then it must be something else. I really don't know!
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dominicyee said:
Hello whoever may lend a helping hand,
I've got a problem with my Note 4 Location services. Whenever i set it to on mode, it will somehow automatically switch off by itself over time. I've tried many ways to stop this from happening but to no avail. I dont see any programs or app that is turning my location off for me.
The reason i would prefer it to be switched on is because im using google "keep" and alerts are normally based on location. If my location keeps turning off, google is not able to notify me of reminders when im at certain locations.
Does anyone have similar problems?
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Hey, i have the exact same issue. Without using power savings mode or any tasker apps, my location services randomly turns off. It is extremely annoying
Have you found a fix yet?
This is related with the other device having the same user but different settings
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Make sure it's set on "High accuracy" mode. I know you're most likely have it on "High accuracy" mode, but just make sure. Maybe a stupid suggestion but oh well.
Same problem
Location services keep turning off.
Phone goes to no service every day or two ( tried turning off lte) has to reboot to fix.
Mobile data and WiFi seems to also turn on and off randomly.
Reception is poor vs my s3 and s5.
All in all this phone is shaping up to be disappointing.
Samsung has a no swap out policy in SA so they are prepared for me to take it in to get fixed. Last time that happened it took 3 weeks to get my phone back.
I'm convinced it's the carriers branded software pre loaded that causes trouble. Vodacom (Vodafone)
The location services bug only seems to have started a few weeks ago after an update.
I thought it was related to the places feature and I've tried to disable it but can't find how to do it.
Just got my Note 4 a few weeks ago and I'm seeing this happen too. Bump to see if anyone has any solutions!
I'm on Rogers in Canada, running stock, unrooted, baseband version N910W8VLU1ANJ3, build number KTU84P. I do not use Power Saving mode (some have said that location services don't turn back on after exiting Ultra Power Saving). Seems to happen regardless of battery life (just turned off on the way to work in the morning with full battery).
I really only noticed because I tried using a location based profile in Tasker using AutoLocation, and it kept notifying me that location services were turned off. It also affects a weather/clock widget. No other Tasker profiles that would affect it.
Anybody have any ideas why this is happening? Any ideas for fixes?
UPDATE: So yesterday afternoon I booted into recovery and did a wipe data/factory reset. Everything seems to be holding so far in terms of Location Services staying on. Might have just been a glitch or something. I'll report back if they turn off again.
location services turns itself off on note 4
pvagotici said:
hey, i have the exact same issue. Without using power savings mode or any tasker apps, my location services randomly turns off. It is extremely annoying
have you found a fix yet?
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i have the same problem my location services turns itself off even though my power saving mode is disabled. Time and time again i have to turn back on the location services . Please help .
I have a S5 and everytime I leave the house my location services turns off by itself. I can't explain it cause I literally use my phone for calling/texting and games. I don't mess with apps, setting, configurations, or power saving mode. But the really weird thing is that if it doesn't shut itself off completely it says I'm in a different location all together. Help please!

Android N wifi issue

Decided to install N a few days ago and test it out, everything was going fine but after returning home from work today my wifi will not reconnect. I've added the info for my wifi back in several times, the phone says the network info is saved, but it never connects or even appears in the list. Don't really feel like wiping again right now, so did anyone else run into this and manage to fix it? Any ideas? I've already tried all the usual stuff, but no luck.
RockwellB1 said:
Decided to install N a few days ago and test it out, everything was going fine but after returning home from work today my wifi will not reconnect. I've added the info for my wifi back in several times, the phone says the network info is saved, but it never connects or even appears in the list. Don't really feel like wiping again right now, so did anyone else run into this and manage to fix it? Any ideas? I've already tried all the usual stuff, but no luck.
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Apologies if this is a silly response but is N official? I thought it was a beta? I'm assuming if that's the case then you'll get variable success with connectivity and functionality.
Do got have the most up to date vendor and is the kernel your using optimised correctly or should you expect issues!
RockwellB1 said:
Decided to install N a few days ago and test it out, everything was going fine but after returning home from work today my wifi will not reconnect. I've added the info for my wifi back in several times, the phone says the network info is saved, but it never connects or even appears in the list. Don't really feel like wiping again right now, so did anyone else run into this and manage to fix it? Any ideas? I've already tried all the usual stuff, but no luck.
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Definitely not a bug. I have been using the preview since day one, and WiFi is working completely fine. Here's what you can try - wipe cache from recovery. And then if it still doesn't show up, you may try resetting your router settings.
I have faced such issue, but that would be subjected to all my devices connected to that specific router. Caused generally by lousy internet connectivity, or some router issues.
I had already tried doing both those things but the problem still persists. I guess I'll just have to try a factory reset or wait for the next update and see if it resolves itself.
RockwellB1 said:
I had already tried doing both those things but the problem still persists. I guess I'll just have to try a factory reset or wait for the next update and see if it resolves itself.
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The next update is near. In case you can't wait, factory/reset would be good option.
Went ahead and rolled back to MM and everything was working well, then I reinstalled N and wifi was again working without issue. I just returned home from an interview though and wifi will not detect my network again. SSID is still saved, but won't appear in the list or connect. Did a cache wipe from recovery, re-entered my wifi info, reset modem and router, but still no luck. So it appears to be something that I can replicate, and only with N. Here's hoping the next update fixes it.
I'm on the N beta preview 3, and my wifi will randomly stop working on my 6P. I have to switch it back each and every time. Also, when I return home, my 6P won't automatically reconnect to wifi like it did on MM. Definitely seems like a bug.
I am using the latest preview. Wi-Fi won't connect. It shows both the 2.4 and 5 ghz options as saved, but it won't use either one. Older version of Android connects fine to same router. I have a NetGear router.
same issue
Yes I would like to report having this issue as well on the 6P in N beta. I have a 5x on MM in one hand 6P on N beta in the other . 5x has connection fine 6P does not using 3 different routers.
Android N on 5x experiencing same issue. Any resolution?
I can report the same. Has anyone discovered a fix?
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elreydenj said:
I can report the same. Has anyone discovered a fix?
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Wifi works great on preview 4. Might suggest a full wipe of your phone and flash again. ATTACH]3800543[/ATTACH]
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Wifi works great on preview 4. Might suggest a full wipe of your phone and flash again. ATTACH]3800543[/ATTACH]
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Mine works well however if you turn it off and then travel away from your router with wifi off; it will fail to reconnect upon returning to your home wifi and turning it back on. Do you ever turn your wifi off for an extended period of time?
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WiFi Issue
Don't know if related. In my case, cannot turn on/off wifi. Even while of it shows the progress bar as if it was looking for networks. Have no wi-fi at this point and unenrolling from the beta isn't sending me the rollback to marshmallow. This on a Nexus 6P
Temporarily fix
I found a temporarily fix till the next update (hopefully) fixes it. Hop to advanced setting and click on wps button. Wait for 5-10 second then click cancel. Hop back to wifi list and you should find your SSID. Sometimes it won't connect even though it's saved and appears in the list. What you want to do is keep clicking on connect. This should help, atleast it does for me. Nexus 5X on Android N.

Battery Drain & Crazy Wake Lock. Need help.

2-2.5hrs SOT SM-G935FD.
A month old. Problem started 2 weeks ago.
Have uninstalled all bloatware through ez disabler,
WiFi off everywhere in settings,
location history off and Google disabled,
wiped cache,
using greenify for aggressive doze,
Nothing worked so far
Need help
Warlocks such as ssp wake lock, ssp sensorhub, 13960000.decon, power manager service display, and power manager service wake lock are each getting about 4hrs worth of wake lock minimum
I'm guessing you disabled something that another app is relying on, and is now forever cycling on calling on that app repeatedly. First thing I'd do is restore everything back and see what happens.
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Well I can't possibly think of anything, but my phone never seems to rest. Even when it's sitting in my pocket it gets hot and drains
chanchan05 said:
I'm guessing you disabled something that another app is relying on, and is now forever cycling on calling on that app repeatedly. First thing I'd do is restore everything back and see what happens.
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Another thing is that even in Safe mode the problem persists.
Safe mode doesn't reenable the stuff you disabled. As I said, enable everything back and restart. See if the problem goes away. That means you disabled something you shouldn't have.
Please tell me you know exactly what each thing you disabled was and you know what dependencies they have. Anything you don't have those answers for, you have no business disabling.
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Alright, I'm doing a factory reset tomorrow and I'll get back with the results. Not too optimistic.
Can that be the sole cause? Or can there be some problemd with the firmware or system apps?
yash0602 said:
Alright, I'm doing a factory reset tomorrow and I'll get back with the results. Not too optimistic.
Can that be the sole cause? Or can there be some problemd with the firmware or system apps?
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Can't say unless we know what exactly you disabled (need a whole list) . We need to rule that one out first because the phones isn't running the same services as what is expected of stock. Then finding out what's causing the wakelock to see which one needs to be reenabled.
Well a factory reset is the fastest way. The incremental reenabling is slower but you won't need to redownload everything.
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chanchan05 said:
Can't say unless we know what exactly you disabled (need a whole list) . We need to rule that one out first because the phones isn't running the same services as what is expected of stock. Then finding out what's causing the wakelock to see which one needs to be reenabled.
Well a factory reset is the fastest way. The incremental reenabling is slower but you won't need to redownload everything.
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I have re-enabled everything from EZ disabler but no difference has been made. I'll do the factory reset soon.
I was hoping Nougat would fix it, but I can't wait that long

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