Anyone else notice Wi-Fi randomly deciding to turn off/not connect to automatic networks, like your home or office?
I notice that sometimes I'll pick up my phone and go to use the VPN and it will say I can't connect because I'm not connected to the Internet. Or I'll get an email in Gmail while using my laptop and wonder why my phone didn't beep just then and notify me. I then look in the to corner and see it isn't connected to my network, nor making an attempt to. The Wi-Fi signal symbol just isn't there. The Wi-Fi quick settings button is highlighted meaning Wi-Fi is in fact enabled, but it isn't connected to it for some reason. The second I go look at the network list -- and it does see all the networks so I know for sure it is enabled and scanning -- it instantly tries to connect and does so perfectly fine.
I thought it was just a bad signal once or a router issue, but it has happened several times now since updating to 4.3. This has never happened before.
It's just like it randomly decides not to try and connect to the network unless I open up the network list. It's random as far as I can tell. It's usually fine, but it has happened on more than one occasion now since upgrading to 4.3.
Any ideas? I haven't changed any settings since 4.3. I thought it might be battery/idle related, but once I get it to connect again, it stays connected no matter what the status of the battery or how long it's idle. This makes me think it's probably a bug.
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Here's the deal: my S2 keeps disabling its WiFi connection. I’ll be connected to my router for a while, sometimes for 12+ hours at time, when all the sudden my S2 will lose its WiFi connection and switch to 4G. When I go into my WiFi settings, it will say that my router is “Not in range” and show no other available networks (even though there are dozens in this area).
I can sometimes get my connection back by toggling Airplane mode or “use packet data” on/off. But nothing works %100 percent of the time. I don’t think it’s a router issue either because we had 4 smartphones in this house over Christmas and the only two that lost their WiFi connection were my and my wife’s S2s.
Anyone else encounter this?
(p.s. Phone is stock, by the way.)
If you have the Tmobile my account disable or uninstall it.I made a thread about this awhile back. It has something where it needs to stay connected to 4g or intermittently puts data on and cuts wifi off I used to have this problem before not no more after uninstalling it.
Thanks, sarni. I read your thread a couple days ago (when I was trying to figure out what was going on), but I'm not sure we're having the same issue. My WiFi and 4G icons aren't on at the same time, for instance.
The other problem is that I haven't rooted my phone, so uninstalling T-Mobile's "My Account" app isn't an option.
Yet.
Happening again now.
Phone seems to be stuck in the following loop: scanning for available WiFi networks, seeing them all, locking in on my WiFi network, trying to obtain an IP address, then back to scanning again without a connection.
No toggling of settings broke the loop until I powered on/off.
Out of the blue, my WiFi stopped working. I know occasionally this happens and is usually fixed by simply turning WiFi off then on again our by unplugging the router for about ten seconds, but neither of these methods is working this time. This is different, I'm stumped. (By the way I have the SM-P600)
So, the error message I'm getting is, "failed to obtain IP address", then if I click, "RETRY" I get an error message that says, "Network disabled because internet connection is too slow." Which doesn't make sense because all my other devices on my WiFi network have no problems connecting and have no speed issues.
Really, really frustrating. Any help would really be appreciated! Thanks!
The same problems occurs frequently with my tab P-601.
But I have to restart the tab and it works fine. I have to use mobile data for internet connection instead of wifi.
I appreciate any help.
Anybody else have this happen?
I haven't had this problem on my P600, but have had something like it happen on other devices. I think the issue is that Android will remember and avoid WiFi APs with a poor signal. When I am on the fringe of my home WiFi the signal is weak and my network gets blacklisted. To clear the blacklisting I have to force the device to forget the network, the connect again as a new network.
Couldn't detect WIFI
I updated the Android 4.4.2 and since then my tablet couldn't find my WIFI.
My phone and my computer found the network normally but my tablet just showed some of my neihbors' networks. I tried to restart the tablet and reset the router but didn't help.
Now I tried changing he router's settings through my computer and set the frequency to a higher value and now my tablet finds and connects to the WIFI normally!
It's really odd, when i set the "keep wifi on during sleep" to never and turn off the screen till the wifi is off and then turn on the screen again, it says that the wifi is off but the internet is actually working, im even not able to enable/disable the wifi setting when this occurs, i tried resetting my phone but it didnt work? is this a hardware issue? should i take it to store and ask them to fix it (still got a few weeks of my warranty left)?
Is internet connection made by data cell phone? (eg. 3g)
That way you will still have internet, but Wifi is off.
If not, did you try a reboot?
Sometimes the wifi on my device looks 'stuck' too, not being able to change it correctly. After a reboot everything is well then.
if your on 4.3 or 4.4 there is an option "scan for wifi (even when wifi is off). disable that. although im guessing you already have.
2nd bet is Mobile Data... though. if your actually on wifi. go into your router. it will say all the connected users on your wifi.
Hi,
I'm having issues connecting to my WiFi network.
When I first got the phone, I connected, and it was saved.
A few days later, when I tried connecting, it went Connecting..., and then just went back to saying "Saved, secure" .
It doesn't connect to it.
Other devices in my house connect just fine.
To clarify, I am right next to my router.
Any help?
Thanks.
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When in WiFi settings, go into the Advanced settings and maybe uncheck the 'Internet Unavailable' option and see if that fixes your issue. I very much doubt it will, however I believe it maybe worth a shot.
I'm 90% certain that the issue will be with your WiFi router, maybe have a look on forums around your router to see if anyone else has the same issue with their phone?
Title explains most of my issue but whenever I want to do anything on my phone the WiFi always keeps randomly disconnecting and reconnecting on my G4, when i go to my WiFi settings while its disconnected it just says the network is saved and then when i connect to it, it instantly disconnects. If anybody has any solutions its would be gladly appreciated.
I have the same issue. One additional info I have is if I look at wifi immediately when it disconnects, it shows something like "Avoided poor internet connection....." even though signal strength is Excellent. It feels as though LG reduced the threshold of developer options' "Aggressive Wi-Fi to Cellular handover". I have that option OFF.
I recently got a replacement Verizon G4 Hardware rev1 because of the constant horrible Qi Charging meltdowns. My new G4 seems to have a faulty Wifi module or something because my wifi will suddenly just stop working (even though still connected). I also get weird toast messages that is is disconnected/connected, when I am sitting a few feet away from my router.
My router is a newer AC router. The wifi analysis shows me on a good channel. None of my other devices (or previous G4s) have an issue.
I have 2.4 and 5ghz enabled so perhaps it is disconnecting and reconnecting to change bands. I haven't gave it much thought because honestlt I do this crap for work and been lazy. I think there is an option to use 2.4ghz only. That may prevent it bouncing occasionally.
I get the same thing. Very annoying
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I just noticed this thread. My WiFi seems to get into a state where it does this too. What I've found is
1) it only does it when connected to 2.4Ghz WiFi. If I use my router's 5Ghz network it stays connected. Unfortunately the range of 5Ghz is not good enough for me to use this all the time.
2) it only happens when Bluetooth is enabled. If I disable Bluetooth then my WiFi stays connected. This is annoying to have to do and more of a workaround than a fix.
3) WiFi works perfectly in Safe Mode
I'd be interested to hear if this is the same for others who have this issue too.
Like I said, my phone seems to go through phases when this occurs, then (seemingly randomly) it fixes itself and works for a few days/weeks, but then it happens again. The state change seems to be triggered by installing/uninstalling apps but I can't make this happen at will.
Same issue here, very annoying. All other devices stay connected to WiFi just fine but this LG G4 keeps disconnecting and reconnecting. I have an Asus AC router. The phone is connected to the 2.4 Ghz band. Not sure what to do...the phone just got an update (marshmallow)...the router is updated and working fine with all other devices.
Me too. Even when signal is great. This is terrible.
I know this is a pretty old thread, but I was just having the same issue on my g6. I found that it was because I disabled some of what I thought was just bloatware. By enabling both the LG "SmartWorld" app and the at&t " Smart Limits" app I was able to get my wifi working properly again.
I am not sure which one was the culprit, but I hope this helps anyone else digging back for a solution.