Can't change password for saved WIFI hotspot - Desire General

I've noticed something rather odd on my Desire. I use WIFI a lot and have quite a few saved hotspots. When listing all the hotspots (menu->settings->wireless & networks->wifi settings), I can press and hold over some and I'm offered "Forget network" or "Change password".
However, on some entries, I only get "Forget network". The hotspot at work is one of the ones where I don't get the option to update the password - which is really irritating as I have to change my password every 2 weeks, so I'm forced to forget the hotspot, and then enter everything in from scratch.
Does anyone know why some hotspots allow password updating and some don't? I've established it isn't related to whether an SSID is broadcast or not, but that's about it.
Thanks.

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Problem connecting to Wi-Fi

Ok.. now that ive had time to cool off, here is the problem.
I work at a University. On a laptop, connecting to the Wi-Fi is a fairly painless process. Its a secure network, so it requires us to use our credentials (ie, our network login/pass phrase) to even connect to the Wi-Fi. Note that when i say pass phrase, that means its farily longer than a standard password. My own is somewhere in the neighborhood of ~20 characters.
The problem with my Touch Pro 2, lies in the final process of connecting to this network, where it will ask me for this information (login, password, domain). I get about 6 characters of my password in, before it pops up a message saying "Unable to connect", as if it thought i was done typing and went ahead and tried to connect.
Heres more info.
Auth: WPA2
Encryp: AES
EPA type : PEAP
Ive tried using Portrait keyboard, Landscape keyboard, and hardware keyboard.
edited for more info.
Seriously? NOBODY else has had this problem?
damn
my touch pro2 has this problem,too
anybody help us
I have connected to 3 Wi-Fi' with passwords of 8-10-12 characters and have no problem so far. Try making sure wifi is off before connecting??...Tj
TrekkerJmm said:
I have connected to 3 Wi-Fi' with passwords of 8-10-12 characters and have no problem so far. Try making sure wifi is off before connecting??...Tj
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umm.. then how will i see the network?
The issue is, in the way it asks for it. Its not something i can make a cert or something i can type before hand. Only thing i can do is try to connect, the Network will then ask me for a log in. If i manage to get it typed in, in time, i can save it and it will hold for a bit, until something happens like the network goes down. Which then, removes the saved log in, and i have to do the whole dam process over again.
No problem here and I use 20-character network keys on my WPA or WPA2 encrypted wireless networks (I manage or maintain several of my friends or clients networks)
Can you add and configure a connection to your network by pretending it to be a hidden network (non-broadcasting SSID)?
changing to hidden didnt work.
Ive also tried going into the Advanced settings, and on the LEAP tab, entering in my information manually, but when i do that and try to connect, it attempts to, then stops, tried to connect to a saved network that isnt in range, then stops like it didnt find anything.
LEAP - you need to configure to a domain network?
How did you try configuring for a hidden network?
Mesquire said:
LEAP - you need to configure to a domain network?
How did you try configuring for a hidden network?
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Aye, we use a domain, and i have that info typed into it.
I just went though the network settings and check the box that it was a hidden network?
still having this issue. Trying to use the Enroll section by typing in my creds doesnt work, as it just tries to connect, sits for a second, then disconnects. At some point id like to try a cooked rom, but not gunna do that for a while (least till i read over it a couple more times) and even then can't guarantee the new rom wont have the same problem.
Any other suggestions?
bump-bump-bump
nobody know how to fix this hua
Anyone have any new info about this? i still cant type my password in fast enough..
Is their anyway to get it to WAIT for me to hit connect before actually trying to connect?

[Q] Very odd SSL issue

I'm experiencing a very odd issue with my Galaxy S3 on the Virgin Network. For some reason I can't go on any SSL enabled site no matter what browser I use and which website I go to. The most descriptive error message comes from firefox which says SSL received a record which exceeded the maximum permissible length. Oddly if I enable wifi or otherwise bypass the regular network (VPN etc.) everything works properly. SSL enabled apps like banking sites work with no issue.
I'm currently on the latest nightly of the Carbon Rom, though I've experienced it when I was on Cyanogenmod as well so I don't believe that it has anything to do with the rom itself. Any idea on what might be going on?
Ensure your APN settings are correct.
valunthar said:
I'm experiencing a very odd issue with my Galaxy S3 on the Virgin Network. For some reason I can't go on any SSL enabled site no matter what browser I use and which website I go to. The most descriptive error message comes from firefox which says SSL received a record which exceeded the maximum permissible length. Oddly if I enable wifi or otherwise bypass the regular network (VPN etc.) everything works properly. SSL enabled apps like banking sites work with no issue.
I'm currently on the latest nightly of the Carbon Rom, though I've experienced it when I was on Cyanogenmod as well so I don't believe that it has anything to do with the rom itself. Any idea on what might be going on?
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Is your time and date set to automatic?
My APN settings are correct and my time and date are set to automatic.
After doing some more testing only certain SSL sites don't work which makes the whole situation even more murky. startpage.com doesn't work, but the login of tdcanadatrust does. This is really weird.
Are you in a public WiFi network or in an area with a lot of WiFi networks?
If in public WiFi: Someone may be trying to hack you by SSL strip or redirect you.( Which can be why a VPN works)
If there are many WiFi networks in range : Download WiFi Analyzer from Google play to check WiFi channels, and switch your WiFi router to a cleaner channel if needed.
(If there are a lot of WiFi networks all on the same "channel", it can cause common data loss,lag and congestion. )
Sometimes a VPN can fix the problems with congested wifi channels, but I'm not sure.
If none of these ideas apply, clear cookies and cache.
If that still doesn't work:
Settings > Security > Clear Stored Credentials.
This will clear your SLL certificates and VPN info saved on your device. It might help with your browser.
While the SSL strip idea is a valid point that I hadn't considered initially I don't think that's the issue because I rarely connect to unknown wifi networks when traveling, and I think that all certificates would come back invalid if somoene was pulling that instead of the hit and miss situation I'm currently experiencing.
The Wifi bit is what really gets me though since the sites that don't work on the cell network work perfectly when I'm on wifi with no other changes needed other than the change in the way the phone connects. I have tried clearing the browser's cache with no luck and I'm not able to clear the stored credentials as described as the option is greyed out for me.
I thought that it might have something to do with the cerficates themselves, something about the way the browser/phone accepts certs depending on connection method but I can't see any difference between working sites and non working sites other than a difference in certifying authority (GoDaddy vs Verisign for example)
Problem Solved
I'm bumping up this thread to bring attention to the fact that I've found the solution to the problem. The issue is not with the rom itself, but the proxy that Bell/Virgin insists on its users using. Clearing the proxy and port settings for the Bell APN found under mobile device settings fixes the issue nicely. Special thanks to Dream_Team over at this thread for finding the solution.
Makes me wonder why there's an HTTP only (port 80) proxy set by default in the APN settings when it's not needed to access the network..

M8 keeps restoring forgotten Wi-Fi networks!

Hello....I have an unusual problem - my M8 can't forget a Wi-Fi network. This is a huge problem because it keeps trying to connect to a network I no longer have a key for.
Basically, at my work we have two networks, let's call them "wifi A" and "wifi B". I used to connect to "Wifi A", but now the password to that network has changed and I no longer have it. We were all asked to connect to "Wifi B" instead. However....my phone keeps trying to connect to "Wifi A". So I go to my wifi settings, select "forget" on "wifi A" and everything works fine, my phone connects to "wifi B" just fine, it doesn't try to connect to "wifi A" anymore, if I try to click on it it asks me for a password so it looks good. Except that a few hours later I will get a notification saying "couldn't connect to Wifi A because of incorrect login credentials" - after which I can go to my wifi settings and I can forget "wifi A" again. So clearly, my phone is restoring settings for "Wifi A" from somewhere,but I can't figure out from where. I've even deleted my Google account backup data,but it hasn't helped. I think the HTC backup still happens automatically,but I haven't found a way to delete that. I don't have any other Android devices that could be syncing with my phone and restoring wifi networks.
Does anyone have any suggestions please?

Try it yourself, G4 unable to autoconnect to any open WiFi ('internet unavailble')

I would like to invite everyone to try if they have the same problem
For me, I have done a lot of testing, and I have found that, with any open WiFi hotspot (ones doesn't require wifi password to connect, with captive login or not), even G4 saved the network, half times it won't autoconnect.
When you go into wifi setting, the network is there, and there is an message below the nextwork saying:
"internet is unavailable, cannot autoconnect"
But if you tab it manually, it will connect and fine. I tested it with multiple hotspots and all have the same problem. I tried all different ways like delete the networks and re-add, nothing works.
Any of you have same problem please confirm below and let us know if you have found a solution, this is yet another ridiculous problem LG4 has and not fixing it, who are they to decide internet is available or not on a wifi hotspot?
my G4 is 812 10c
Any one encounter the same problem?
Yes I have this issue also. Don't know what would be causing the problem
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Thanks for confirming,
Very annoying issue and I am surprised it hasn't be raised and discussed in here.
For me it is way worse than occasional touch issue
Any solutions will be appreciated
chubbrock said:
Yes I have this issue also. Don't know what would be causing the problem
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I can confirm I have the same issue with mine. Very annoying.
Thanks for confirming, again showing it's not an isolated instance.
Is this issue only for Hotspots? Or any Wifi device? I ask, because I don't see a problem with my WiFi router at home.
raravi said:
Is this issue only for Hotspots? Or any Wifi device? I ask, because I don't see a problem with my WiFi router at home.
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For me it is only for open Wi-FI (no password required to connect), the tend to be public hotspots.
offall said:
For me, I have done a lot of testing, and I have found that, with any open WiFi hotspot, (with captive login or not), even G4 saved the network, half times it won't autoconnect.
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That underlined bit is interesting.
so it seems this only occurs with open networks ie ones that don't require a userid/pass.
otherwise you have no problems connecting when there required login is required and is saved already.
eg. your home wifi ?
some more reading led me to this post.
My G4 doesn't have any problem with the open network at my work. It connects automatically as soon as I drive in the parking lot, if I leave and come back, as soon as I'm in range it re-connects just fine.
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Have we considered this might be done on purpose as a safety thing?
You shouldn't want your phone/laptop connecting to any OPEN network automatically that you haven't vetted. This is how scammers skim passwords, etc., by offering 'free' wifi hotspots in busy areas.
waylo said:
Have we considered this might be done on purpose as a safety thing?
You shouldn't want your phone/laptop connecting to any OPEN network automatically that you haven't vetted. This is how scammers skim passwords, etc., by offering 'free' wifi hotspots in busy areas.
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Not quite, it happens on open networks that I have connected to before i.e. saved and as you put it vetted.
Connecting to saved networks that are passkey protected works fine.
Yes that's right, for me the network that requires password has no problem to auto connect
And the post you linked for refresh DHCP, I tested and it doesn't solve the problem
One Twelve said:
That underlined bit is interesting.
so it seems this only occurs with open networks ie ones that don't require a userid/pass.
otherwise you have no problems connecting when there required login is required and is saved already.
eg. your home wifi ?
some more reading led me to this post.
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Then there is no problem here is there ?
I also have this problem.
To clarify, my situation is for open wifi where the provider redirects you to a webpage where you click "ok" or "accept" to proceed.
The first time I connect, it's fine. But, when my phone tries to auto-connect the next day, it gives the error described. So, I have to manually open up wifi connections, view the list, select the wifi name, and connect.
So it works fine after some manual intervention, but there is a bug I think in how the G4 handles these types of open wifi connections, once they are saved in the phone's history and you try to connect again later. So there is a problem here, but it's somewhat nuanced and easy to miss.
KingFatty said:
I also have this problem.
To clarify, my situation is for open wifi where the provider redirects you to a webpage where you click "ok" or "accept" to proceed.
The first time I connect, it's fine. But, when my phone tries to auto-connect the next day, it gives the error described. So, I have to manually open up wifi connections, view the list, select the wifi name, and connect.
So it works fine after some manual intervention, but there is a bug I think in how the G4 handles these types of open wifi connections, once they are saved in the phone's history and you try to connect again later. So there is a problem here, but it's somewhat nuanced and easy to miss.
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Your description sums up the situation well.
Doing what you want could create a problem of another sort. read this.
http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/64380/stop-wifi-connecting-to-open-networks
No this is not the same.
i only want G4 to autoconnect to network I saved before, meaning the one i have used before and want to use it again.
The problem you are referring to is having android auto connect to random networks, which of course should not happen.
Also G4 currently does not connect to open wifi that doesnt require login either. Even it clear have good internet connection, it wont reconnect, which is clearly a bug
One Twelve said:
Doing what you want could create a problem of another sort. read this.
http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/64380/stop-wifi-connecting-to-open-networks
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offall said:
No this is not the same.
i only want G4 to autoconnect to network I saved before, meaning the one i have used before and want to use it again.
The problem you are referring to is having android auto connect to random networks, which of course should not happen.
Also G4 currently does not connect to open wifi that doesnt require login either. Even it clear have good internet connection, it wont reconnect, which is clearly a bug
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see this is where it gets tricky, that post was referring to networks set up by a telco around the city. the ssid is the same its not a random network. This is exactly what you want.
you accepted it when you were in location a, now you are at location b and want to connect. so it should connect automatically ie no different than if you were to return back to location a.
You said home wifi works, so leaving wifi on, walk out of range and then come back in range and it connects automatically. And you expect the same behaviour with an open wifi that you accepted prior.
Way i understood it is that guy is complaining about what you want with open wifi
Thanks for clarifying.
I went back to re-read the post you pointed out. OP of the thread wants to block all the open wifi hotspots with paywall. It is not because he/she used one paywall network work in location A and doesn't want to use it again in location B. OP never used the paywall network (because it charges) and doesn't want to ever connect to it again, in that case, delete it from the saved network list should solve the problem.
In fact, Op also wants to use non-paywall open wifi, which is same as what I want here with G4. We both have the same need, which is auto re-connect to known, used, and trusted network. Here is exactly G4 cannot do and clearly having a problem. As I said before, even for network that is open, no paywall, and no log in required, G4 simply cannot auto connect, and claim "internet is unavailable", which is false and need to be fixed. Furthermore, even if there is a captive login, G4 should not refuse to auto connect before informing user so. While LG clearly has no problem sending tons of notification for their bloated LG smart notices, right now there is no single notice about WiFi auto connect failure, you will only discover the problem after you open WiFI set up page.
I copied OP's own words from the other thread FYI
"here are random open wifi networks everywhere that allow my Android to connect to their network but won't give internet access because there is a paywall"
"There are a wide variety of providers like BTOpenZone. I'd like to block them all, adding exceptions if I ever find a non-paywall connection"
One Twelve said:
see this is where it gets tricky, that post was referring to networks set up by a telco around the city. the ssid is the same its not a random network. This is exactly what you want.
you accepted it when you were in location a, now you are at location b and want to connect. so it should connect automatically ie no different than if you were to return back to location a.
You said home wifi works, so leaving wifi on, walk out of range and then come back in range and it connects automatically. And you expect the same behaviour with an open wifi that you accepted prior.
Way i understood it is that guy is complaining about what you want with open wifi
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Wifi Tether Router

Hello,
Here is the problem.* My phone is rooted with CF-Auto Root. I downloaded SuperSU successfully and then downloaded the .APK for Wifi Tether Router.
It successfully downloaded! * I open the application and go to configure WIFI ROUTER, I then receive a notification from the program saying, "WARNING You are currently using Android 4.3/4.4 If the network is not transmitted, disables (UNCHECK) the 'Scan always available' from the screen that appears.*
That message was verbatim from what my phone was saying.
Once I close the message the phone automatically opens my phones IP settings. Network notification tab is unable to be turned on and of, it is currently selected as "ON", and Passpoint is currently selected as "off".
I press the back option on my phone and it takes me back to the configuration screen for "Wifi Tether Router". I then begin to change my device settings starting with method. I choose* Method 3-(HostApd) and press back. I choose WLAN0 as my interface. I scroll down to Prevents Stand By and make sure IT IS checked. after that I Make sure that HostApd Patch is checked off as well.
I scroll down to APN settings and my screen is completely grayed out with all the different Access Point Names unavailable. the ADD option is also grayed out.
I then set my Hot spot settings.
ssid- wififorme
encryption - wpa2-psk
wifi password -* ihatecheeseburgers
wifi channel- 1
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Im done at this point. I press back and I am at the home screen for the program. I select ENABLE WIFI ROUTER and phone request ask me to grant* access. I do. The phone disables router then resets the radio and the phone is enabling WiFi Router.... waiting... phone grants access and it displays my wifi settings.
The program is now running at this point but is not sending data or receiving it. I jump on my laptop and the wifi network is not showing up either.
What did I do wrong and how can I fix this issue?
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Saafir said:
You need to contact the support team for said app, or the dev himself. If you goto the website there is setup instructions even...
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I appreciate the help .. Thank you
Did contacting the dev and changing the set up work?
G00dbar said:
I appreciate the help .. Thank you
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I have the same issue and I can't get wifi hotspot working on my phone either. I want to use it to play my chromecast in my car.
Did you ever figure it out?

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