Why does this happen and is there any way to stop it?
Wadester said:
Why does this happen and is there any way to stop it?
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Go to:
Settings/ more settings / mobile networks / CONNECTION OPTIMIZER
then uncheck the box and that will disable the Wifi auto-connection. Hope that helps. I have the same issue the day i got my phone. =)
jeffokada81 said:
Go to:
Settings/ more settings / mobile networks / CONNECTION OPTIMIZER
then uncheck the box and that will disable the Wifi auto-connection. Hope that helps. I have the same issue the day i got my phone. =)
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YES! Thanks, Jeff! I am using Tasker to turn all data connections off at night, but when I plugged it into the USB, it turned WiFi on and I kept getting alerts throughout the night. I understand the principle, but that was annoying.
Good ol sprint doing anything they can to get you to use wifi instead of thier bandwidth
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Same.
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6666 said:
Good ol sprint doing anything they can to get you to use wifi instead of thier bandwidth
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well, wifi uses a lot less battery than 3g and way less than 4g. the optimizer is a good idea, but just works terribly.
madsquabbles said:
well, wifi uses a lot less battery than 3g and way less than 4g. the optimizer is a good idea, but just works terribly.
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Yeah, the Optimizer needs to be optimized.
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I got a email or text the other day from Sprint saying that i could get a app or something to let me run my wiFi and it not eat my batt fast???? I lost the link, any help? thanks!
I got the same one:
"SprintFreeMsg: Enable the Wi-Fi on your phone and improve your battery life by up to 50%. Visit http://sprint.us/wifi to learn how."
No app, just use WiFi instead of 3G. Yes, it uses a lot less battery (assuming you are connected, being disconnected and scanning constantly uses a lot more battery), and it lightens the load on their network.
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do you use minutes if you use wifi, i hear different things???
Nabisco_12 said:
do you use minutes if you use wifi, i hear different things???
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No
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Nabisco_12 said:
do you use minutes if you use wifi, i hear different things???
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If you make a phone call you do.
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kennyglass123 said:
If you make a phone call you do.
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yeah but it disconnects you from WiFi when you make a call i watch the screen as im on wifi it automatically disables it and 3g doesnt have to be connected to make a call.
XxLostSoulxX said:
yeah but it disconnects you from WiFi when you make a call i watch the screen as im on wifi it automatically disables it and 3g doesnt have to be connected to make a call.
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My wifi doesn't disconnect when I'm on a call... I constantly use wifi on my phone while talking... it doesn't disconnect wifi
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Yeah. Otherwise I could not use internet while on a call. This only works on wifi or 4G.
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FYI, for the 3rd update in a row Sprint enables Connection Optimizer by default. It is a HUGE battery drainer in the past, and maybe even more so in the JB release. Remember to go into..
Settings --> More Settings --> Mobile Networks --> Connections Optimizer
and uncheck.
stevesprivateaccount said:
FYI, for the 3rd update in a row Sprint enables Connection Optimizer by default. It is a HUGE battery drainer in the past, and maybe even more so in the JB release. Remember to go into..
Settings --> More Settings --> Mobile Networks --> Connections Optimizer
and uncheck.
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But does it stick as disabled when you disable it? I had that problem in LI3 and I ended up freezing it with Titanium Backup.
You have to go to /system/app and delete or rename Connection Manager.apk.
Even if you disable it. It will be turned on again.
That's the Sprint "don't use your unlimited data"
That sh** is all day long scanning for Wi-Fi.
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I haven't had the issue of it turning back on. Once unchecked it no longer shows up as a battery hog and no longer turns in my Wi-Fi
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stevesprivateaccount said:
I haven't had the issue of it turning back on. Once unchecked it no longer shows up as a battery hog and no longer turns in my Wi-Fi
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Same here. But true it is sprint trying to cheat us from getting internet off 3g. That's why to get back I leave Pandora on all night almost every day. Lol talk about data usage.
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I just froze it usint titanium backup it still shows up in settings→more setteings→mobile networks but u cant press it.
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timer1 said:
I just froze it usint titanium backup it still shows up in settings→more setteings→mobile networks but u cant press it.
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Same here.
It is causing hell on my phone today. Keeps flipping out and flapping my WiFi connection. Just checked it in Better Battery Stats...yep, this is the third worst offender behind screen and media services. And Sprint pushed out a buggy update that won't let people turn it off...
With this and their incredibly stupid removal of Internet Calling, I can see LJ7 being pulled or a fast update being pushed out ASAP.
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I find this quite interesting... I get great life leaving it on... I have disabled many other things and restricted my background data but not this... interesting indeed
Oh here is a picture of what I get with it on... ill do some tests in the coming days to verify which setting is better
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Mutiny32 said:
It is causing hell on my phone today. Keeps flipping out and flapping my WiFi connection. Just checked it in Better Battery Stats...yep, this is the third worst offender behind screen and media services. And Sprint pushed out a buggy update that won't let people turn it off...
With this and their incredibly stupid removal of Internet Calling, I can see LJ7 being pulled or a fast update being pushed out ASAP.
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Did you try freezing it?
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Can I disable the the connection optimizer widget? It causes a lot of reboots.
The phone is not rooted.
babyschmoof said:
Can I disable the the connection optimizer widget? It causes a lot of reboots.
The phone is not rooted.
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Root it
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babyschmoof said:
Can I disable the the connection optimizer widget? It causes a lot of reboots.
The phone is not rooted.
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You cant disable a "widget"
Idk whether that was just a typo, but if you mean the setting (which is really an app)...then you need to root it
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No need to root. I'm not rooted. Go to settings. Then mobile networks. Click sprint connections optimizer. A screen will pop up asking if you agree, just hit back. Then uncheck the box for it. Done.
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Connection Optimizer works really well. You would be amazed at how many places you can pick up wifi. I have used it on the S3 always. Couldn't stand it on other devices but it works really good on S3.
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First off, a thousand apologies if there is already a post or thread regarding my issue. I could not find it.
After using ROM toolbox pro to uninstall sprint connections optimiser my WiFi still turns on pretty frequently by itself. Is there some other app I need to freeze or uninstall to keep this from happening?
I've looked in WiFi settings for an option to disable "notify me when networks are available" but couldn't find that.
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jamebarron88 said:
First off, a thousand apologies if there is already a post or thread regarding my issue. I could not find it.
After using ROM toolbox pro to uninstall sprint connections optimiser my WiFi still turns on pretty frequently by itself. Is there some other app I need to freeze or uninstall to keep this from happening?
I've looked in WiFi settings for an option to disable "notify me when networks are available" but couldn't find that.
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You know, I forgot I uninstalled Connections Optimizer and my WiFi still turns on. I have yet to figure out what is causing it. But it is a pain in the arse to constantly turn it off. Let me do some research..
EDIT: Are you on JB or ICS?
_Epic said:
You know, I forgot I uninstalled Connections Optimizer and my WiFi still turns on. I have yet to figure out what is causing it. But it is a pain in the arse to constantly turn it off. Let me do some research..
EDIT: Are you on JB or ICS?
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Did you change the WiFi settings in batteryguru? It turns on WiFi as well
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_Epic said:
You know, I forgot I uninstalled Connections Optimizer and my WiFi still turns on. I have yet to figure out what is causing it. But it is a pain in the arse to constantly turn it off. Let me do some research..
EDIT: Are you on JB or ICS?
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I'm on JB.
And I spoke too soon. With WiFi turned on I see an option for network notification. I set it to do not notify me of networks. We will see if that helps.
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javskies said:
Did you change the WiFi settings in batteryguru? It turns on WiFi as well
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I do use battery guru, didn't think to check for that.
I did have the "manage WiFi" on in battery guru. Turned that to off.
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jamebarron88 said:
I'm on JB.
And I spoke too soon. With WiFi turned on I see an option for network notification. I set it to do not notify me of networks. We will see if that helps.
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I was just about to post this. Works perfect now! And I un installed battery guru
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I was about to post a question regarding this. Good to know I wasn't the only one having this issue. I just got my Optimus G and couldn't figure out why my WiFi would randomly turn on. I changed the network notification setting and will test that out.
Oh btw, I'm running completely stock and not rooted Android 4.1.2
Edit: didn't work... Almost seems like when I get a multimedia message my wifi turns on
Yep seems like when I get a new picture message my wifi turns on... Anyone have this issue?\
Edit: Ok read about how to disable the sprint connection optimizer. unchecked the box and let's see if that helps.
Edit 2: that did it... Thanks!
In advanced wifi settings, there is an option to "keep wifi on when screen is off."
Which is the more power efficient option, keep wifi on or off when the device goes to sleep?
4ndroid99 said:
In advanced wifi settings, there is an option to "keep wifi on when screen is off."
Which is the more power efficient option, keep wifi on or off when the device goes to sleep?
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It depends, if your LTE signal is bad then WiFi is better on so its not searching for LTE when it's sleeping. It's good if you won't be searching for signal and your phone isn't being used. If you are constantly using it them leave Wi-Fi on.
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Pilz said:
It depends, if your LTE signal is bad then WiFi is better on so its not searching for LTE when it's sleeping. It's good if you won't be searching for signal and your phone isn't being used. If you are constantly using it them leave Wi-Fi on.
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Makes sense I guess. I usually get around 2 bars in my home.
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4ndroid99 said:
Makes sense I guess. I usually get around 2 bars in my home.
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Yeah my explanation may not have been the best, but I'm glad your understood it
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Pilz said:
Yeah my explanation may not have been the best, but I'm glad your understood it
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Last quick question. Is 15% of battery usage by "Android OS" considered normal? It's the 2nd biggest drainer on the list.
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