Hi! I just bought S4 and my browsing using wifi is extremely slow... things like youtube, web ect. and sometimes shows no connection in browser or yt app although wifi icon shows it s connected... Checked wifi on iPhone - no problem... I am new to android system so could you please share some info how to solve this or should i return the phone... Regards, Stepanooo...
No problem with wifi... work like charm..
stepanooo said:
Hi! I just bought S4 and my browsing using wifi is extremely slow... things like youtube, web ect. and sometimes shows no connection in browser or yt app although wifi icon shows it s connected... Checked wifi on iPhone - no problem... I am new to android system so could you please share some info how to solve this or should i return the phone... Regards, Stepanooo...
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I had the same problem, repeated on two different GS4 phones today. I tried everything possible to figure out what was wrong but couldn't fix the problem. The phones would connect to my wireless router, but would send and receive data only intermittently. Sometimes, resetting the router, or pulling the phone's battery, or going into airplane mode would be the only ways to get the phone to actually send and receive data, but it would only work for 20 seconds - 3 minutes. Every other wireless device and wired device works on this router, except for the GS4. And the GS4s both worked in-store on their wireless network. My guess is that it's a hardware or software compatibility issue with certain routers. Oh and mobile data worked like a charm.
What kind of wireless router do you have?
Maybe you need to pay your internet bill
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My S4 has the exact same problem on a DLink 655. Works ok on other networks I have tried but on the DLink it will work for about 20 seconds and then data stops flowing. No other device I have has any issues.
To figure out whether the issues is the SGS4 or the SGS4<>your router you really need to try it from some different locations. The i9100 had tons of issues with D-Link routers so perhaps that's what's happening here. My solution when I had issues with my i9100 was to ditch D-Link forever and move to NetGear and I haven't had a problem since (at least at home).
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BarryH_GEG said:
To figure out whether the issues is the SGS4 or the SGS4<>your router you really need to try it from some different locations. The i9100 had tons of issues with D-Link routers so perhaps that's what's happening here. My solution when I had issues with my i9100 was to ditch D-Link forever and move to NetGear and I haven't had a problem since (at least at home).
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Hey guys my at&t S4 16 gig is having the same problems. For me it connects to my d-link 615 for about 2 or three minutes then times out. I have to turn wifi back off and on again for my wifi to kick back on. I'll do some more testing on other routers to make sure its not my s4. Hope its my dlink. If so ill get a none dlink router. Frustration as all hell.. I even connected using pin code and still the same any suggestions guys Thanks. Really don't want to return phone. Thanks
kabobulate said:
My S4 has the exact same problem on a DLink 655. Works ok on other networks I have tried but on the DLink it will work for about 20 seconds and then data stops flowing. No other device I have has any issues.
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My router is a DIR-655 as well. Looks like this may be an actual issue with D-Link routers? Anybody having issues with another brand of router?
And if it IS an issue with D-Link, who's at fault for the problem? Samsung or D-Link? My 655 has been the most reliable piece of network equipment I've ever owned. It works with everything, except for a Galaxy S4...this is annoying.
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glad i still have my unlimited data plan. no real reason to click the wifi button... most wifi spots i go near are more bogged down & slower than the s4 lol
slapdaddy said:
My router is a DIR-655 as well. Looks like this may be an actual issue with D-Link routers? Anybody having issues with another brand of router?
And if it IS an issue with D-Link, who's at fault for the problem? Samsung or D-Link? My 655 has been the most reliable piece of network equipment I've ever owned. It works with everything, except for a Galaxy S4...this is annoying.
Sent from my HTC Vivid.
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yeah i actually got my phone 2 days ago and right out of the box had this problem, i was on other sites saying that the s3 i900 had alot of those issues on 4.2 and 4.2.1 jellybean.. lots of users reporting that when the upgraded to 4.2 ect they started having those issues.. i hope its a jellybean issue not hardware issue.. i agree with you though i have had my d-link 655 for years and never had an issue till now.. i have my s3 and iphone 5 all running on my dlink just fine S4 not so much..
Same problem here - excelent connection at 150 Mbps with my dlink dir-855, but dies quickly. wifi toggle helps. Tried a lot of settings, fixed ip/dhcp, 2.4 / 5 Ghz and etc - problem persists.
i have TP-LINK router but i drained my battery till phone went off then charged till 100% and no issues so far wifi works fine... just wondering why this problem could appear...
Seems like I've found the solution - in router settings, in firewall section disabled "TCP Endpoint Filtering" (set from "Address Restricted" to "Endpoint Independent"). Have not had any issues since than. But can't actually tell if it puts the network to any risk compared to previous settings.
i have also different problem
everything seems good but i have a big problem with wi fi but
when i try it with s2, it is working
whenever i want to access internet with wi fi on s4, in Wi fi menu, it writes -----> in order
1) "Obtaining ip adress..." and later
2)saved,secured
3)Obtaining ip adress...
4)failed to obtain ip
5)newtwork disabled becauseinternet connection is low
my modem's security is WPA*Wpa2 psk
and my modem model is
inca IM-205NX
Samsung galaxy s4 wifi issues
I have the same problem, seems to be a wifi issue with 4.2.2, my router is DIR 655 Dlink, wifi only works if I just connected it then its either slow or disconnects. very frustrating, also I get 3G but its slow.
A family member just got a S4 and is facing the same issue with the DIR655.
I've updated firmware to latest version for my A4 hardware model, version 1.35ww but the problem persists. So I had to bring out another Access Point (TP-Link TL-MR3020)to cater to his needs...
So who should we complain to? the DLink has been serving me faithfully for the past 3 years+, infact the DIR655 was one of the best wireless routers around and I never an issue with any of my wireless toys, until it met the S4...
PsychodelEKS said:
Seems like I've found the solution - in router settings, in firewall section disabled "TCP Endpoint Filtering" (set from "Address Restricted" to "Endpoint Independent"). Have not had any issues since than. But can't actually tell if it puts the network to any risk compared to previous settings.
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Can you confirm that this fix works for a lengthy period of time? Is it still working? I thought I had fixed mine once (the phone was working for a while) and then it just stopped transferring data altogether. I think tinkering around with some things can make it better or worse, depending on what it is.
yapyj said:
A family member just got a S4 and is facing the same issue with the DIR655.
I've updated firmware to latest version for my A4 hardware model, version 1.35ww but the problem persists. So I had to bring out another Access Point (TP-Link TL-MR3020)to cater to his needs...
So who should we complain to? the DLink has been serving me faithfully for the past 3 years+, infact the DIR655 was one of the best wireless routers around and I never an issue with any of my wireless toys, until it met the S4...
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Same here. I was contemplating replacing my 655 after 6 years of service without ever having to reset it only because it will not pass magic packets from WAN to LAN...at least the A versions don't (I have A2). And this is becoming more of a frequent problem as of late. Every other device connects without issue, even my mom's S2. I'm on WiFi right now on my HTC Vivid...no problems.
Which brings me to this...everybody in this thread with a 655, please list your hardware version and firmware version. It can be found at the top of the router's web interface page.
Mine is..
Hardware Version: A2
Firmware Version: 1.34NA
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jayydoggy said:
Hey guys my at&t S4 16 gig is having the same problems. For me it connects to my d-link 615 for about 2 or three minutes then times out. I have to turn wifi back off and on again for my wifi to kick back on. I'll do some more testing on other routers to make sure its not my s4. Hope its my dlink. If so ill get a none dlink router. Frustration as all hell.. I even connected using pin code and still the same any suggestions guys Thanks. Really don't want to return phone. Thanks
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UPDATE: seems to be d-link routers in my case. my dad has same d-link 655 and my s4 does the axcact same thing... but i went to starbucks, micky d, at&t hotspots and wifi worked flawlessly.. so in my case, its d-link routers... sucks.. on my way to buy a netgear n600..
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Hi, i recently bought a TP-LINK TL WR720N router to use it as a repeater because the signal of the wi-fi is far from my dormroom and i have trouble with it. Well, i managed to set it to WDS and all went good, except that when i connect an android device (Samsung galaxy S3) the internet disappears in all network (it even causes troubles with the root router). I updated the router to the latest firmware available and in some way fixed the problem (i could only use whatsapp on my phone), but now it began to shut the internet down again when i connect the android device. I've searched in too many forums, but none have the solution to my problem. Please, i'm desperate u.u
Hello yall
So i got my new lg g2 on the 26 December, since then im experiencing every sort of problem with my home network connection, when ever i use my wifi on the phone it stays on for about 15-30mins and then router loses connection completely even the landline phone ring tune goes off and every other device that is using internet wether its wired or wireless ( ipad, laptop and ubuntu computer ) i came to the conclusion that it is my phone because i stayed yesterday with the wifi off on the phone but on in the other devices and no problem, internet was ok the whole day, and did the same test off on other gadgets and only my phone on and again router loses connection.
I have researched this issue and it seemed that the problem comes from the router people reported a new firmware on the D-link router was available and that solved the problem, but i have EE ADSL Bright Box router and it doesn't seem there is a new firmware to improve compatibility with LG G2.
I tried changing wifi channel, tried using intelligent wireless tried switching off firewall on router, tried changing lease time on DHCP duration, noise margin average is 5, no system log errors found, im frustrated tired and disappointed cuz now i questioning what was all the hype for this phone.
Please help me out its horrible to have to reconnect every single device in the house.
Bump up i really need help please anyone?
My router is Tp-Link Archer C20i working at dual bands 2.4 and 5 GHz. I bought it two days ago and the first day I brought it home, my Note 4 (SM-N910C) connected to it at both bands without any issues, providing me with a stable connection to the Internet. Yesterday, the problems started with the 5GHz band. My phone connects to the 5GHz network successfully, but it all ends there. I cannot access neither the setup page of the router, nor the Internet at all. The 2.4 GHz band works really well in comparison. I hadn't changed any settings, nor installed any apps.
Now my laptop, iMac 2008 and tablet Note 10.1 2014 edition work just awesomely well with the 5GHz band. I've browsed various sites and forums on the Internet and a similar problem seemed to have plagued both Galaxy S4 and Note 8, but the solution was to adjust the date and time. My phone doesn't have any issues with screwed up time and/or date.
I'm running the latest version of Lollipop 5.0.1, stock, no root. I've now tried to both downgrade back to KitKat and upgrade the phone to various firmware versions (and countries') to no avail. I've also upgraded my router's firmware to the latest version - it also didn't work.
Anyone stumbled across anything remotely similar? I appreciate any input.
komorka said:
My router is Tp-Link Archer C20i working at dual bands 2.4 and 5 GHz. I bought it two days ago and the first day I brought it home, my Note 4 (SM-N910C) connected to it at both bands without any issues, providing me with a stable connection to the Internet. Yesterday, the problems started with the 5GHz band. My phone connects to the 5GHz network successfully, but it all ends there. I cannot access neither the setup page of the router, nor the Internet at all. The 2.4 GHz band works really well in comparison. I hadn't changed any settings, nor installed any apps.
Now my laptop, iMac 2008 and tablet Note 10.1 2014 edition work just awesomely well with the 5GHz band. I've browsed various sites and forums on the Internet and a similar problem seemed to have plagued both Galaxy S4 and Note 8, but the solution was to adjust the date and time. My phone doesn't have any issues with screwed up time and/or date.
I'm running the latest version of Lollipop 5.0.1, stock, no root. I've now tried to both downgrade back to KitKat and upgrade the phone to various firmware versions (and countries') to no avail. I've also upgraded my router's firmware to the latest version - it also didn't work.
Anyone stumbled across anything remotely similar? I appreciate any input.
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I had this problem too, but I fixed it by turning off the wifi power saving mode and rebooting.
Did you try turning off the wifi power saving mode in *#0011# --> WiFi(top right) --> Toggle ON/OFF. Then reboot.
I bought a brand new Galaxy A5 2017 a few weeks ago. Everything was working flawlessly, and since I was mostly using my LTE connection to use internet, it has been just now that I've noticed that although my device connects without a problem or interruption to any wi-fi router, depending on what router I'm connected to, I have no internet access. On the routers where I have no problems, the internet connection works flawlessly. On the other ones (including the one at my house) most of the time there's no internet connection, even though my Android stays connected at full strength at all times to the router. We have multiple computers at home, and several smartphones, and this Galaxy A5 is the only one that experiences this problem. I've done a factory reset, then reset the router but nothing seems to work.
Now it's unfortunately too late to return my device for a new one, so if I want the store's assistance, I must sent it to their repairing unit.
I've searched online for other examples where people might be having this problem, but found nothing quite like my situation.
Does anyone have a clue what might be going on?