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excav8ter

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Hey all, for some reason (probably something I did) my wifi keeps turning on when I want it off. How do I stop this from happening? I don't mind it, but I want to control it.

Thanks
 
excav8ter said:
Hey all, for some reason (probably something I did) my wifi keeps turning on when I want it off. How do I stop this from happening? I don't mind it, but I want to control it.

Thanks
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Of course, make sure Settings>Wi-Fi>"Auto connect" is not checked. Then, press the soft menu button, go to Advanced, and make sure "Auto network switch" is not checked. That's about all you can do that I'm aware of. BTW some programs have their own setting for turning Wi-Fi on by themselves, but I'm assuming that's not your problem (i.e., Wifi Analyzer).
 
allanlaw said:
Of course, make sure Settings>Wi-Fi>"Auto connect" is not checked. Then, press the soft menu button, go to Advanced, and make sure "Auto network switch" is not checked. That's about all you can do that I'm aware of. BTW some programs have their own setting for turning Wi-Fi on by themselves, but I'm assuming that's not your problem (i.e., Wifi Analyzer).
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Thanks... I believe I have checked all the necessary settings, but it was still flipping back and forth... but in the last hour or so, it seems to have stopped or at least slowed down.
 
allanlaw said:
Of course, make sure Settings>Wi-Fi>"Auto connect" is not checked. Then, press the soft menu button, go to Advanced, and make sure "Auto network switch" is not checked. That's about all you can do that I'm aware of. BTW some programs have their own setting for turning Wi-Fi on by themselves, but I'm assuming that's not your problem (i.e., Wifi Analyzer).
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Sorry, what is soft menu button to get Advanced option? I'm also having the same problem.
 
Mine did this too. IDK if you fixed it, but here's how.
Settings>More Networks>Mobile Networks> Connections Optimizer> And un-check that box at the top. This will stop your issue.
 
excav8ter said:
Hey all, for some reason (probably something I did) my wifi keeps turning on when I want it off. How do I stop this from happening? I don't mind it, but I want to control it.

Thanks
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For this issue I went to settings then to the more networks option, once there you should see networks optimizer, click on that and turn it off and it should solve your problem.
 
Androidgeek23 said:
For this issue I went to settings then to the more networks option, once there you should see networks optimizer, click on that and turn it off and it should solve your problem.
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I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 for straight talk and my wifi keeps turning on by its self any help would be appreciated thanks
 
firefighter210 said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 for straight talk and my wifi keeps turning on by its self any help would be appreciated thanks
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Why don't you read the answer a few messages up.
Here it is again if you can't find the message.
Settings>More Networks>Mobile Networks> Connections Optimizer> And un-check that box at the top. This will stop your issue.
 
My s4 (which was on Verizon but just switched to straight talk a fee days ago) does. not have the connection optimizer. And I have been having the same problem with the wifi every since I switched to straight talk. And yes I have checked all other options as well and still does it. Hate it because it drains my battery super fast
 
Go to settings > click on wifi > click on the left menu at the bottom > click advanced > uncheck all the checks in this area - mainly the always allow scanning > then restart your phone.

So far this has worked.. it didn't until I restarted my phone, so be sure to do that after all the unclicks :p

let me know if this works for anyone else, please.
 
alscott88 said:
My s4 (which was on Verizon but just switched to straight talk a fee days ago) does. not have the connection optimizer. And I have been having the same problem with the wifi every since I switched to straight talk. And yes I have checked all other options as well and still does it. Hate it because it drains my battery super fast
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Go to settings > click on wifi > click on the left menu at the bottom > click advanced > uncheck all the checks in this area - mainly the always allow scanning > then restart your phone.

So far this has worked.. it didn't until I restarted my phone, so be sure to do that after all the unclicks :p

let me know if this works for anyone else, please.
 
alscott88 said:
My s4 (which was on Verizon but just switched to straight talk a fee days ago) does. not have the connection optimizer. And I have been having the same problem with the wifi every since I switched to straight talk. And yes I have checked all other options as well and still does it. Hate it because it drains my battery super fast
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Go to settings > click on wifi > click on the left menu at the bottom > click advanced > uncheck all the checks in this area - mainly the always allow scanning > then restart your phone.

So far this has worked.. it didn't until I restarted my phone, so be sure to do that after all the unclicks :p

let me know if this works for anyone else, please.
 
IggyAZ said:
Why don't you read the answer a few messages up.
Here it is again if you can't find the message.
Settings>More Networks>Mobile Networks> Connections Optimizer> And un-check that box at the top. This will stop your issue.
Click to expand...


Go to settings > click on wifi > click on the left menu at the bottom > click advanced > uncheck all the checks in this area - mainly the always allow scanning > then restart your phone.

So far this has worked.. it didn't until I restarted my phone, so be sure to do that after all the unclicks :p

let me know if this works for anyone else, please.
 
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This was driving me crazy. And of course MyAccount from ST was the last app I installed.
Seems a bit funny and definitely self serving of ST to keep you off mobile data as much as they can.
 
If you have a Hotspot Locating app installed, check to see if it has a setting to automatically turn on Wi-Fi when within range of a hotspot. I have an app and have now unchecked that box. Hopefully that will work. I will know later today.
 
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