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keep wifi connection alive on standby

there is a significant problem i just found out (i have been using symbian before).
wifi connection will not stay connected when the phone turns off in standby mode?
i really need to keep the connection alive.
i could uncheck 'turn off in xx minutes', but then the display will stay dimmed
which is not a good solution for me. power/saving bar is on full left, also disconnect wifi in xx minutes is disabled.
so, how do i do that even when the lights are off? dont tell me there is no way for that.

You need to install Advanced Configuration Tool.
http://julien.schapman.free.fr/touchxperience/advanced-configuration-tool.php
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=317070
There's an option you can tick to get the wifi to stay alive whilst it's on standby.

thank you for mentioning this program. it is quite useful
i have tried the advanced config tool to keep wifi connection, but it seems not working.
as soon the light turns off, wifi gets disconnected. and it gets reconnected immediately when it's back on
i have changed both:
'turn off wifi if no activity: no'
'wifi auto-off timeout to 9000000'
is there another setting i am missing or am i doing something wrong?

Acelister said:
You need to install Advanced Configuration Tool.
http://julien.schapman.free.fr/touchxperience/advanced-configuration-tool.php
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=317070
There's an option you can tick to get the wifi to stay alive whilst it's on standby.
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I can't find the option to keep the wi-fi on during standby. I have the config prog installed, and have read the documentation, but can't find the option to keep the wi-fi on during standby!

Edit, sorry my mistake.
Yes I'm having the same problem also it reconnects fine.
But you are right it should keep alive even in standbye.

Hi,
I used HD Tweak to change this setting. Works perfectly, now WiFi stays connected when the Phone is in StandBy
Regards,
Rolf

^Rook said:
Hi,
I used HD Tweak to change this setting. Works perfectly, now WiFi stays connected when the Phone is in StandBy
Regards,
Rolf
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awesome! I have that program but never noticed the option until now! thanks for pointing it out!

thanks hd tweak does work for wifi on standby

^Rook said:
Hi,
I used HD Tweak to change this setting. Works perfectly, now WiFi stays connected when the Phone is in StandBy
Regards,
Rolf
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Thanks . I just forgot this was the way to go ...

But keep in mind that this option will SUCK all your battery very soon.....

Why dont you just turn the backlight off instead of standby when you want wifi to stay on. This way you dont need to mess with wifi setting.

mib1800 said:
Why dont you just turn the backlight off instead of standby when you want wifi to stay on. This way you dont need to mess with wifi setting.
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Good suggestion.
Is there a application that will help me do it .
I have seen that in Wktask manager but not anywhere else

drgopoos said:
Good suggestion.
Is there a application that will help me do it .
I have seen that in Wktask manager but not anywhere else
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I am using AE Button which has an option to turn backlight off.
btw: I am using version 2.6.3 which I think have a bug ie if you the use the option inside AEB to turn on wifi, the wifi stays on even if you press the top power-off button. This "bugged" version fits your requirement nicely.

Braveheart1980 said:
But keep in mind that this option will SUCK all your battery very soon.....
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And what about Heat up problem?? Keeping Wifi on will turn your HD into an oven - unless you keep it ventilated all the time

ash3012 said:
And what about Heat up problem?? Keeping Wifi on will turn your HD into an oven - unless you keep it ventilated all the time
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Same thing for me

the problem is wifi scanning.
on my old Nokia N95 (Symbian OS) i could turn off wifi scanning BUT keep the wifi connected to the router. that resulted being connected to something without constantly scanning for new routers or access points.
i dont know why but in all WM devices we do not have a possibility to turn off wifi scanning at all while keeping the wifi sesstion running.

Problem with WiFi

Hi, every time I turn off my WiFi connection, it turns itself on throughout the day. This way it drains out my battery really fast and clearly I don't like it, since I hardly ever use WiFi on my phone...
Anyone an idea? I might have overlooked some settings I just should have ticked, on or off.
Cheers

gideonMorrison said:
Hi, every time I turn off my WiFi connection, it turns itself on throughout the day. This way it drains out my battery really fast and clearly I don't like it, since I hardly ever use WiFi on my phone...
Anyone an idea? I might have overlooked some settings I just should have ticked, on or off.
Cheers
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Do you have any automatic updates set up for example weather, stock, emails etc?

I'm running Titanium on 6.5, energy rom. I think you're talking about tf3d, or? How shall I do it?

I turned off the setting in the weather menu, 'download weather automatically'. Is that the option you were talking about.
Somebody please shine a light, since this kinda sucks ;'-)
edit: On top of the screen there's an icon with a G on it, sometimes it turns in a red wifi icon...Thought I should mention.
edit 2: And WiFi was just turned on again, magically. Argh!

gideonMorrison said:
I turned off the setting in the weather menu, 'download weather automatically'. Is that the option you were talking about.
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Yes, this is what I was talking about. But you should also have a similar option for stocks (not sure about titanium as I don't use it), email and possible QuickGPS application if you use it.
Basically it sounds like something or some app is activating your wifi to come on as you have it setup to update automatically

[Q] Wireless auto-activated on Gingerblur

Hi,
I just installed Gingerblur 3.1, and I have a problem with the WiFi (I can't post in the original thread because they are asking for at least 10 messages to start posting in that forum, and I think with all my respect that that's a ridiculous).
Back to the problem. My WiFi is automatically activated after I unlock the screen, even if I disable it before, when lock then unlock the screen, it's on again. That's kind of frustrating because it consumes a lot of battery.
Thanks for any help.

Settings> Wireless & Networks> WiFi Settings> [phone Menu button]> Advanced> WiFi Sleep Policy> Never

WiredPirate said:
Settings> Wireless & Networks> WiFi Settings> [phone Menu button]> Advanced> WiFi Sleep Policy> Never
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I think the OP is talking about the fact they don't want it coming on at all so as to save battery.
I turn my WiFi off when at work to save battery life because our WiFi isn't setup properly yet here. I have no issues with it turning on until I want it to. I too am on GingerBlur 3.1. Sorry I can't help, and I can't duplicate your problem. When I disable my WiFi it stays off.

CaelanT said:
I think the OP is talking about the fact they don't want it coming on at all so as to save battery.
I turn my WiFi off when at work to save battery life because our WiFi isn't setup properly yet here. I have no issues with it turning on until I want it to. I too am on GingerBlur 3.1. Sorry I can't help, and I can't duplicate your problem. When I disable my WiFi it stays off.
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After reading the op again, I think your right. I misunderstood. My WiFi also stays off when I have it disabled.
http://goo.gl/cVWaQ is a great app to help you remember to turn off your wifi when its not in use. The Power Control widget is a great help as well.

[Bug?] Wifi won't stay disabled.

So I've noticed this problem with my SGS3. When I drive into work, I turn off the wifi radio (or whatever the term is) before heading out. As I am driving down the road, the status bar will suddenly show the wifi network discovered icon, so I go into settings and see that Wifi has been enabled again. WTF.
Anyone else having this issue? I don't want my phone constantly scanning for wifi access points and turning on my wifi radio when I have specifically disabled it. Is this a known issue?

Sleestax said:
So I've noticed this problem with my SGS3. When I drive into work, I turn off the wifi radio (or whatever the term is) before heading out. As I am driving down the road, the status bar will suddenly show the wifi network discovered icon, so I go into settings and see that Wifi has been enabled again. WTF.
Anyone else having this issue? I don't want my phone constantly scanning for wifi access points and turning on my wifi radio when I have specifically disabled it. Is this a known issue?
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Do you have Sprint? If so turn off the connection optimizer. It will stop turning on then
Sent from my SPH-L710...if some one helps you press the thanks button

xtrezpasor said:
Do you have Sprint? If so turn off the connection optimizer. It will stop turning on then
Sent from my SPH-L710...if some one helps you press the thanks button
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Yes, and I should have put that in the thread title. Thanks.

I actually turn that option off but it seems that the battery wouldn't last me as long when it was on.

DUDE I've been wondering the same thing.
i keep thinking maybe its me hitting it by mistake but its def turning itself on

[Q] Why is my WiFi always on?

Why is my WiFi always on? Relevant screenshot: https://i.imgur.com/8ZI49P6.png
WiFi is manually toggled off.
WiFi scanning in Settings > Location > Advanced is turned off
I get that there are wake issues in my screenshot, but that's more likely to deal with Facebook than anything. Still doesn't explain why WiFi is always on.
Edit 31-JAN-2016: So I tried the following in my testing
Charge phone to 100%
Turn Off WiFi
Check battery screen, phone seems to show WiFi on still
Reboot
Notice that WiFi is off on the battery screen.
However maybe a minute later, it seems to "turn back on" (SEE SCREENSHOT)

Have you checked your Location scanning settings as well?
Is Wi-Fi scanning turned off there too?

dmo580 said:
Why is my WiFi always on? Relevant screenshot: https://i.imgur.com/8ZI49P6.png
WiFi is manually toggled off.
WiFi scanning in Settings > Location > Advanced is turned off
I get that there are wake issues in my screenshot, but that's more likely to deal with Facebook than anything. Still doesn't explain why WiFi is always on.
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I have the same problem too.

If you go into the dialer and try searching on a company does it prompt to turn on wifi scanning?

Try rebooting

Same problem here.... Reboot doesn't help.

Same problem
My Nexus 6p wifi always remains on. Battery is draining. Please help.

kEvinErd said:
I have the same problem too.
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Bassdj427 said:
Same problem here.... Reboot doesn't help.
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chenmoy said:
My Nexus 6p wifi always remains on. Battery is draining. Please help.
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Do you guys by any chance have any of these apps installed? I'm suspecting it has something to do with these.
My testing so far is as follows:
Turn off Wifi
See that WiFi is still on in Battery Screen
Greenify the list of apps above
See that WiFI is still on in battery screen
Reboot
WiFi no longer shows as on
I'm going to do further testing to see. This is inconclusive so far.