I just got myself a Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022 (SM-P613). Using the stock OS, when I try to connect to a WiFi network, I only get a small selection of networks under "Available networks" in the settings. If i move closer to one of the networks that are not shown, it suddenly appears in the list, so I assume that the list contains only the networks with the strongest signals.
Checking with an app, such as "Wifi analyzer", or using the hidden "Wi-Fi developer options", I see that the tablet sees the other networks, but for some reason chooses not to show them in the settings. I tried turning "Intelligent Wi-Fi" off, but it didn't change anything.
Is this some sort of "convenience" feature by Samsung or recent versions of Android, and, if so, is there a way to turn it off? I would think that being offered to connect to networks to which I have no access, just because they are near, and not being offered to connect to a network to which I do have access, just because it is further away, but still within range, is not convenient at all.
BTW, I can connect to the network with the weaker signal from the Wi-Fi developer options, so this is not a matter of the signal being too weak to use.
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Hi all, the thought I'd share a little tip I discovered for those of you using an international Note on Telstra Australia.
I was finding my speed was maxing out at HSDPA, and no matter where I was in the Greater Brisbane area, keeping my speed low and annoying. I knew I was in a HSPA+ area, and so this was doubly annoying.
My network name was also stuck on "3Telstra", which I found out is the name of their 2100mHz network. So it was simple to change it:
1. Go into settings>wireless and network
2. At the very bottom of the page, select "Mobile Networks"
3. Select "network operators" (warning, and this will temporarily turn off your data connection)
4. When the phone has finished finding the list of networks, choose to connect to "Telstra Mobile"
You should now hopefully see that your connection icon says "3G" when you're not actively usng data, and switch to "H+" when you load a webpage or initiate a data connection.
I have a Nexus 4. I'm currently on 4.3. My phone auto-connects to every single open wifi network I walk past. Starbucks, McDonalds, Nordstroms, etc... every single one. I've tried both setting and not setting the "Notify me of open networks" option in the Wifi settings. No difference. Well there is, one setting just causes it to silently connect. I have NOT connected to these networks before. At the end of the day I have like 15 AP's queued up in my list that I have to delete.
This might be the most pants-on-head retarded design I have ever seen in a phone. I have only a few productivity apps on my phones. None of them meddle with wifi settings as far as I can tell. So, can anyone help me? Please don't offer me the advice of turning wifi off. I understand that is the kill-all for this, but it's akin to suggesting that longer battery life can be had by turning the phone off between charges. There has to be some option I am missing that is a never-connect-to-open option. I bounce between client offices all day and I need wifi to work smoothly.
Yup, same here. I've disabled the setting to notify me when an open notification is available, and it just connects to all and sundry, often causing me to lose connection with a server. Anybody aware of a fix for this? Do I need to root my Nexus 4 first?
WiFi 'scan/connects' with other networks.
Boyturtle said:
Yup, same here. I've disabled the setting to notify me when an open notification is available, and it just connects to all and sundry, often causing me to lose connection with a server. Anybody aware of a fix for this? Do I need to root my Nexus 4 first?
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Set your WiFi to be active on your network only, uncheck open networks, and select manage networks to a single AP, yours.
I manage a single connection on my Droid X, and 'forget' all other networks, and do not store any network data from these either.
This is the only way I am certain my phone will not look for other networks, but then again, you can turn off 'Update over WiFi only' as well.
Deselect anything that will cause the phone to look for a WiFi AP, but also remember that once done, your apps such as Email and FB may still attempt to update via the phone's network and not WiFi.
This trick is for stock Lollipop rom .
If you've E signal you can force the phone to connect to H, H+ or even LTE (probably only for short time). (probably also work from H to LTE).
1. Go into settings
2. Tap "more" at wireless and connections.
3. Tap mobile networks
4. Tap network operators and tap "OK" (data network will temporarily be disabled until networks are scanned)
5. Check the networks list for your carriers networks, if you're lucky you'll find a more fast network for your current area. Then tap the fastest network to try connecting, if it can't connect to the fastest, it'll connect to the least fastest.
##You can attempt this anytime you like to try to connect to a better network, LTE networks might not stick long if the signal is weak, but you could just do it again.##
##If you loose the signal after a while, it might happen that you're getting connected to a slower network again. Meaning you can then again follow the instructions to gain a better network##
When I check "Settings-->Network" the Wifi section says "Connection Available". However, it won't automatically change to wifi from my 3G service. For example, if I leave home my phone switches to 3G, but when I return home it stays on 3G. I had no problems with this on KitKat.
I've tried rebooting my phone, forgetting my connection, playing around with some of the "Advanced wifi settings", but nothing seems to help.
I'm not absolutely sure, but I think my phone DOES automatically switch to the free wifi hotspots provided by my cell company. Could there be a setting my router that may help?
Is there any way to keep cellular connection while using wifi? After enable wifi a while, the cellular connection disconnected and when turn of wifi, it takes times to reconnect 3G. I don't want this delay. I need a function like wifi assist on iOS
Yes, if you have Developer Options enabled (if not, tap on Build Number a bunch of times under About>Software Information and it will display in the setting menu) and choose "Cellular Data always Active".
I haven't tried this myself as I'm usually not connected to WiFi but it should do as it says.
ryan770 said:
Yes, if you have Developer Options enabled (if not, tap on Build Number a bunch of times under About>Software Information and it will display in the setting menu) and choose "Cellular Data always Active".
I haven't tried this myself as I'm usually not connected to WiFi but it should do as it says.
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Fantastic. I forgot the Develope Options. Many thanks to you