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  1. T

    Wi-fi speed

    I have purchased 2 separate phones, both new recently, and both phones have had slow wifi speed. I've tested them on multiple wifi locations. My current phone has no problems. I've restarted phone, turned of app background usages, restarted router looked at settings. I'm baffled what am I...
    • twoshakes
    • Thread
    • motorola g power slow speed smartphones wi-fi wifi
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Smartphones
  2. B

    Redmi note 10 JE wont turn on WIFI automatically.

    Hello all, I have a Redmi note 10 JE phone running Android 12 SKQ1.210821.001 My problem is that the WiFi will turn off automatically but wont turn on automatically. Turn on WIFI automatically is already turned on. Sometimes I forget to turn the WIFI on manually and unintentionally use my...
    • Blockey
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    • android android 12 redmi wi-fi wifi
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Smartphones
  3. TheRealShrek420

    Help Can't connect to school Wi-Fi network

    I've recently purchased a new phone for myself, the TCL A30 (5102L). I took it to school for the first time today and discovered that doesn't detect the school's Wi-Fi. I've tried manually entering the network's SSID, and made sure that the router's standard worked with my phone (they do). I...
  4. K

    Help Force Wi-Fi calling preferred

    My S8 (on Android 9) has of late developed an undesirable habit: It changes the preference on Wi-Fi calling depending upon its attachment to or detachment from a Wi-Fi signal. It's a preference: If it doesn't find Wi-Fi, it should fail over to cellular; but it should not reset my preference in...
  5. MoodyBlues

    Wi-Fi logging location

    In Developer Options, I just turned on its "Enable Wi-Fi Verbose Logging": ...and then asked myself, where is the Wi-Fi log stored? :thinking: And there I had myself! Help? :D
  6. Android News

    Wi-Fi WPA3 protocol coming this year

    According to the official wording, the WPA2 protocol will continue to be enhanced, but it will also be built upon, with the new WiFi WPA3 protocol. The new features will include “robust protections” even when choosing weaker passwords, and “strengthen user privacy in open networks”.
  7. Android News

    Flaw in WiFi transfer apps could leave Android phones open to backdoor attacks

    A new study conducted has confirmed that most apps that help people transfer files from Android to PC via WiFi leave some ports open or poorly secured, which can expose the device to attacks. The most vulnerable app is called Wifi File Transfer and it has over 10 million downloads in the Google...
  8. Android News

    Linksys announces Velop, a mesh WiFi system

    Following Google's lead, Linksys is jumping into the mesh WiFi arena with Velop. Velop is a $199 router that can work with multiple other units to create a mesh WiFi network, something that lets you drive a fast and clear signal throughout your home. You can get a 2-pack for $349, and a 3-pack...
  9. Android News

    Google's free Wi-Fi is now available at 100 railway stations in India

    Google has announced that its free Railway Wi-Fi has been expanded to 100 different railyway stations across India.
  10. W

    Help Wifi History App

    Does any one know of an app that will allow me to view the history or urls visited on MY wifi? Please if you can explain what I need to look for in an app because I have word of my daughter doing things that's she should not be. ---very worried mother
    • Wifi History
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    • app history wi-fi
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Ask a question
  11. Android News

    A new mechanism could use your Wi-Fi to hack your phone pin code

    WindTalker is a new program that can intercept your smartphone's pin code and unlock you device, provided it's connected to an insecure Wi-Fi network.
  12. Android News

    UK will get free gigabit WiFi kiosks next year

    BT is teaming up with Intersection to launch new gigabit WiFi public kiosks. The kiosks will take on the same look as the traditional UK phone booth, though inside will be charging stations, maps and navigation tools, and free calling for those who need it.
  13. Android News

    WiGig technology has been certified

    The Wi-Fi Alliance has formally announced WiGig, the name for a new 802.11ad protocol that will allow for multi-gigabit data transfers over wireless technology. The tech can move as much as 8 gigabits per second, which is just about 1GB.
  14. B

    Help WTF is going on with my phone's Wi-Fi?

    Hello everybody I have a HTC 10 from T-Mobile and I am having problems connecting to the Wi-Fi in certain areas of my house (Specifically my room). It shows it is connected to the internet does not work for some reason but it works for other devices like my laptop, PS4, other phones, etc...
  15. A

    Help Texting troubles while Abroad.

    So I'm in the UK for 2 weeks. Whenever I try to text a friend back home it tells me: "no cellular network available connect to an available Wi-Fi network for messaging" But the thing is I'm already connected. I'm on the home wifi in the house im staying in. Also according to T-Mobile I'm...
    • Android Question
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    • data travel wi-fi
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Ask a question
  16. Android News

    NYC will be adding 1,025 subway cars with WiFi and USB ports

    The Metropolitan Transportation Authority in New York has announced a $27 billion plan which calls for adding 1,025 new subway cars by the year 2020. While the subway system is partially covered by the major service providers, the new subway cars will also be equipped with WiFi and USB...
  17. A

    Help LG G2 Wi-Fi won't turn on!

    Ok so I recently upgraded from a LG G2 to a G4, because my G2 was bricked. But I was hoping to still use the G2 for music and games so on road trips I don't need to waste battery on my G4. But the wi-fi won't work on my G2. My G2 had the problem of just randomly restarting, sitting on a table...
    • Android Question
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    • wi-fi
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Ask a question
  18. Android News

    IoT WiFi could become 10,000 times more energy efficient thanks to University of Washington research

    A team of researchers from the University of Washington have come up with what they are calling Passive WiFi. They'll be presenting their findings at the upcoming USENIX Symposium on Networked Systems Design and Implementation in March, but the result could produce a way for IoT devices to...
  19. G

    Help WiFi connection drops - "signin" required.

    I just bought a Samsung Galaxy J1 (running Android 4.4.4) and am having difficulty getting the WiFi to work properly. I have configured it and got it to connect (including configuring the proxy settings) nad it works for a minute or two but has a warning "Sign into Wi-Fi network". After a...
  20. Rob

    Karma begins selling $50 Wi-Fi hotspot with "NeverStop" unlimited data

    Karma is now offering a Wi-Fi hotspot for only $50/month and it comes with truly unlimited data at 5Mbps. The deal lets you offer your data for friends and family to connect and use as well.
    • Rob
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    • karma unlimited data wi-fi
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tech News
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