I usually connect to wifi at work, but it is currently down, so I shut down wifi on the phone.
Of course, connections optimizer turns it right back on since it knows there is a network here. So, I decide to turn off CO, then turn off wifi. And wifi immediately turns back on. Then, when I check CO, it is enabled again.
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Mindspin_311 said:
I usually connect to wifi at work, but it is currently down, so I shut down wifi on the phone.
Of course, connections optimizer turns it right back on since it knows there is a network here. So, I decide to turn off CO, then turn off wifi. And wifi immediately turns back on. Then, when I check CO, it is enabled again.
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Do you have root? You can try freezing it with Titanium Backup Pro
Mindspin_311 said:
I usually connect to wifi at work, but it is currently down, so I shut down wifi on the phone.
Of course, connections optimizer turns it right back on since it knows there is a network here. So, I decide to turn off CO, then turn off wifi. And wifi immediately turns back on. Then, when I check CO, it is enabled again.
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Yeah, we had that with one of our reps advocate device, it was a persistent little bastard but he finally got it to stay off. I think he might have thrown a reboot in there somewhere
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Not rooted. Wifi is up and running again, so not a big deal. Just something I noticed.
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Not rooted. Wifi is up and running again, so not a big deal. Just something I noticed.
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Do you have "Google's location service" enabled under "Location Services"? That setting "Lets apps use data from sources such as Wi-Fi..."
Big tip about connection optimizer. Once you uncheck it do not go back into the connection optimizer setting. Doing so will automatically enable itself. I don't know why sprint does this but it's been like that on my GS2 and now on my Note. Try unchecking it and hitting home. Once you do that manually turn off wifi and see if it stays off.
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my.ads0 said:
Do you have "Google's location service" enabled under "Location Services"? That setting "Lets apps use data from sources such as Wi-Fi..."
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That shouldn't matter. I always keep those on they don't turn on wifi automatically. It gets location if you're on wifi but if you're not it'll use your network connection instead.
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Do not go back into Optimizer again once you turn it off! It's like that on any Sprint device. It will automatically turn itself back on.
If you're rooted, just delete the app. That's what I did
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adampatricknc said:
Do not go back into Optimizer again once you turn it off! It's like that on any Sprint device. It will automatically turn itself back on.
If you're rooted, just delete the app. That's what I did
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What he said.
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Hey why would my WiFi turn on by its self I can't figure it out please help
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I have the same problem from time to time. Would like to know how to stop this...
budde2 said:
Hey why would my WiFi turn on by its self I can't figure it out please help
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Uncheck sprint automatic connection in mobile network in settings.
Settings -> More settings -> Mobile networks -> Automatic Connections -> Uncheck Sprint automatic connection
Thank you sir that seems to be the fix thanks again
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I have done this and it still keeps coming on automatically. The only fix I have had so far is to forget my passwords to the wifi connections I have. Is it possible that the power saving feature is cutting it on. Thanks for any responses.
Whst you need to do is turn off sprint connection thing that shows up th first time you boot your phone. Just uncheck it.
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I ended up having to delete Sprint Connections all together. Even with it unchecked Wifi would still randomly turn.
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This happens to me aswell. Although it seems to be when I'm close to a saved location..which is often... never noticed it happening at random hot spots that are not saved...
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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.
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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
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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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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?
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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?
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Did you change the WiFi settings in batteryguru? It turns on WiFi as well
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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?
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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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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!
I'm going to be in a GSM country for a while, and I'm bringing my SIII cuz it's a capable little tablet computer. I wish to disable the cellular radio completely because there aren't going to be any CDMA signals around and it'll kill the battery looking at full power (I'd think).
Is there a way to disable cellular while leaving the wifi antenna up? I imagined it'd be simple, but I'm finding it hard to even search for. Usually people just want to disable the mobile data and leave voice up for sms or whatever.
What about Airplane Mode?
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csmasn said:
What about Airplane Mode?
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I would assume he still wants to connect to Wifi.
I haven't heard of any Mods or settings that completely turn off the radio (data and phone/text). I'll keep my eyes open, though.
Turn on Airplane Mode which shuts off everything, then turn on the Wifi by itself. Used it in Europe that way without a problem.
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Turn on Airplane Mode which shuts off everything, then turn on the Wifi by itself. Used it in Europe that way without a problem.
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Ah, I didn't know this worked. Back on my old Evo, once airplane mode was on, Wifi couldn't be turned on. It looks like they've improved the airplane mode functionality in the last 2-3 years.
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Turn on Airplane Mode which shuts off everything, then turn on the Wifi by itself. Used it in Europe that way without a problem.
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Ugh. I shoulda just tried that. Now I feel kinda dumb. Easy solution though!
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konmtu said:
Turn on Airplane Mode which shuts off everything, then turn on the Wifi by itself. Used it in Europe that way without a problem.
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100% correct shuts all radio and data down but your able to connect via wifi.
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topherk said:
Ah, I didn't know this worked. Back on my old Evo, once airplane mode was on, Wifi couldn't be turned on. It looks like they've improved the airplane mode functionality in the last 2-3 years.
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I still have my Evo and can connect to Wifi in airplane mode.
Hi Guys,
Previous phones turned on wifi when I got home and turned off when I left home.
Now im having to turn it on / off manually, am I missing a setting or just stupid..........
Any help appreciated.
Wi-Fi control on this phone is a bit flakey. Use this app and your issue should be solved.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801284
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corrsea said:
Wi-Fi control on this phone is a bit flakey. Use this app and your issue should be solved.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1801284
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Yeah there are 3rd party apps knocking about but was hoping that I just missed a setting.
Tbh im astounded that this phone doesnt turn off wifi when out of range from my home network. Asus gave this phone every app known to man but cant auto turn off wifi ?
Cheers anyway
They will most likely fix it in an update. With early versions it would not even remember the Wi-Fi sleep settings.
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I've never seen a built-in app to turn WiFi off when leaving a specific network.
Devhux said:
I've never seen a built-in app to turn WiFi off when leaving a specific network.
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My previous phone, Lenovo A830 had it, worked flawlessly, wasnt an app though, just a setting feature.