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[Q] Wi-Fi connects but doesn't work?

So I have somewhat of a strange issue with my wi-fi on my captivate. At home, my WiFi works great, no issuses. But when I go to my college, I can scan and connect to the WiFi spots but it still acts like I'm not connected. No data apps work at all, everything 'Fails to connect'
Using Wifi Analyzer, I see that its a strong connection. Even tried connecting to different channels, walking around trying different hot spots.. still no difference.
Why would my phone do that? Is there different kinds of WiFi networks phones cant connect to? But like i said, it see's and connects to the hot-spots there, just acts likes theres no data..

YoungGun821 said:
So I have somewhat of a strange issue with my wi-fi on my captivate. At home, my WiFi works great, no issuses. But when I go to my college, I can scan and connect to the WiFi spots but it still acts like I'm not connected. No data apps work at all, everything 'Fails to connect'
Using Wifi Analyzer, I see that its a strong connection. Even tried connecting to different channels, walking around trying different hot spots.. still no difference.
Why would my phone do that? Is there different kinds of WiFi networks phones cant connect to? But like i said, it see's and connects to the hot-spots there, just acts likes theres no data..
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I had this issue last night when I was at a Hilton. IT saw the connection and connected but no data transfer. Found that when I connected to my laptop it redirected me to a page to enter the pswrd. So when I connected my phone again I loaded up the page from the laptop and entered the code. then it worked. Not sure if it helps

When you connect to the open wifi network simply open your browser and you should find instructions for that establishments network.
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I started having a similar issue. I connect and get no data connection anytime I'm on wifi. It's happening on stock 2.1 and all 2.2 roms. After about two weeks of this, I called and am getting a warranty repair. I've had this phone since early august and never had any wifi problems.
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bornjamerican said:
When you connect to the open wifi network simply open your browser and you should find instructions for that establishments network.
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explain please?
same problem here connects with good signal no data connection?????
driving me crazy!
works @ home no problem?

TommyZee said:
explain please?
same problem here connects with good signal no data connection?????
driving me crazy!
works @ home no problem?
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When you connect to the connection that is not giving data, open your browser. Some places instead of useing a pin code use a webpage where you input the code.

mikeinak said:
I started having a similar issue. I connect and get no data connection anytime I'm on wifi. It's happening on stock 2.1 and all 2.2 roms. After about two weeks of this, I called and am getting a warranty repair. I've had this phone since early august and never had any wifi problems.
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please let me know if repair does indeed fix the problem?
TNX

zelendel said:
When you connect to the connection that is not giving data, open your browser. Some places instead of useing a pin code use a webpage where you input the code.
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open network at Denny's Restaurant
connect not a problem
no pin needed?
have breakfast with no data, go home and works fine on my wifi and I can hook to my neighbors wifi and hers is an open network?????

[Q] Wifi disconnects data network after gingerbread update (i9000m)

Used Odin to update to gingerbread from froyo on my i9000m the other day. Theres no service here at home unless I put the phone on the bathroom windowsill, so I didn't notice until today when I went to work that I wasn't getting any data network connection. Could make and receive calls fine, wifi works, but no data, so no browsing or facebook or any apps that require it. I called bell and they came to the conclusion that I have to send the phone in for repairs. Thats a absolute last resort, so I tried another factory reset, this time from the recovery menu. The first time, during set up I enabled wifi, this time on a hunch I did not, and it worked. Also note that the first time, the network connected for a split second before disconnecting again. Anyways, I was getting 3g fine, then I tried wifi, and it disconnected again. Turn off wifi, data comes back. Whats up with this?

Did you set your APN? Go
Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Network > APN Names
Then hit menu and add a new APN if none are there. If one is there, it's named something like 'browser' (at least that's what mine is called on my Bell i9000m) and I'm wrong. But I had this problem, and this is how I solved it. You can find the APN settings for your network by google-ing "[Provider] APN Settings]", and if you're on bell you can find them here:
http://support.bell.ca/en-on/Mobili..._Nexus_One_for_the_Bell_Mobility_HSPA_network
It says Nexus One but it works for all phones on bell.

settings are exactly as depicted on the bell site, except the apn was called browser instead of bell. changed that, same thing. other suggestions?

Can you tell me the version of gingerbread you're on, where you got the files, any mods to the firmware like pre rooting?
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2.3.3, downloaded from here, no mods.

Alright, so totally stock. What's the version code? It should be UGKG3. Have you tried forcing a kies update with a registry hack? Was it one PDA when you flashed it or 3 files?
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Yes, its UGKG3. I flashed with the PDA, PHONE and CSC files. I dont really know what you are talking about with regards to forcing a kies update, if you could explain I'd try it out

This has always happened to me, on Eclair, on Froyo, and now on Gingerbread. Whenever my Wifi is active *and* connected to a network, the Data through HSPA is automatically disconnected.
I always thought it was a battery saving feature - if you have Wifi access, and presumably internet access, then you don't need internet through the cell network, right?
So if you're not getting internet access when your wifi is active and connected, then perhaps it's a problem with your wifi router not passing external internet to your phone?

The thing is nothing changed besides the firmware. wifi worked fine here in the house before and no problems connecting to the data network on the go with wifi enabled. I'm really running out of ideas here.

I guess I misunderstood you before. Are you saying you have no data access at all when wifi is enabled, whether or not you are connected to a wifi network? If that is true, something is definitely wrong. That doesn't happen to me with KG3 - just checked.
Have you tried reflashing the modem file? Maybe it got messed up in your flash before?
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yes, no data regardless of wifi connected or not, as long as its enabled.
which is the modem file?

just an update, this seems to have mysteriously fixed itself.

Help! Cannot connect to 3 UK - thinks I am tethered!!!

Hi folks,
Hope someone can help, I have just gone from a fixed internet usage to unlimited 'all you can eat' data with the Three network. Since doing this, I cannot connect to the 3G network, I get the message, " Are you using your phone as a modem or personal hotspot"
So basically, it thinks my phone is tethered (which is not allowed on the all-you-can-eat' data plan. The thing is, my phone is NOT tethered.
I have called 3, but it may take up to 48 hours to get this sorted out, and I need the phone for navigation on Friday.
Any ideas or suggestions greatly accepted.

Got exactly the same problem.
Using a Dolphin browser with my Galaxy SII in 3uk.
What they answered to you after you call?

still waiting for reply. have you tried standard browser? if dolphin is like opera, it uses a proxy server to compress data etc, so i need to use the stock browser to get real errors.
They must have done something as I am using 3g network OK this morning, will wait for their call
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I found what causing that, dont know why.
Its of course doplhin browser. when im using Opera (big one, didnt tried mini) i can use my internet without probs.
Everytime i used dolphin this tethering thing comes on and no other application was not able to connect to internet at all.
Had to switch phone off, wait about 10 minutes and internet was on again.
Seems dolphin because this proxy thing or something else raise this barrier on 3.
Hope it helps.
Regards

Thanks guys, can confirm that its the dolphin browser

APN not working (Cricket)

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anybody can help me. Last week, I switched from the $25 Cricket paygo plan to the $35 Cricket paygo plan, and ever since I switched plans, my mobile web completely stopped working.
I think it keeps trying to direct connect, and is completely ignoring my proxy settings, because the little 3G icon has an ^ (arrow) flashing up constantly, and sometimes it flashes up and down together at the same time.
But the weird thing is, is when I tether to my computer and set up the proxy settings on my computer internet settings, it works.........
So I right now I have an app called AutoProxy installed on my Droid and the web works.
I don't want to have to use the app though, because sometimes it closes when my phone is asleep for some time and I'm tired of starting it back up.
So can someone please help me troubleshoot this issue I have with my phone.

Send me an email (I sent you a PM). I have a working APN for cricKet (I'm on cricKet).
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Mmk, sent you an email. :O

LG Thrill 4g Froyo/v10e 2.2.2 wifi help

I have a LG Thrill 4G running stock FROYO/v10e 2.2.2 that will not connect to wifi. I cant even set up my google account on the phone. When I try it doesnt search for a wifi network, I have to enter it manually, and then get an error saying cannot establish a connection with the server. In the wifi settings it is stuck on turning wifi on. I cannot get into wps push button request or add a wifi network. I have looked through all applications and cant even find one that has anything to do with the wifi. Is it possible that the wifi file has been deleted from FROYO?? Can it be reinstalled, or can I reset the FROYO somehow? I am currently trying to do the urgrade to GIngerbread and then ICS, but of course I am having issues with it. If I get it to go through will it fix the wifi issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

miles77 said:
I have a LG Thrill 4G running stock FROYO/v10e 2.2.2 that will not connect to wifi. I cant even set up my google account on the phone. When I try it doesnt search for a wifi network, I have to enter it manually, and then get an error saying cannot establish a connection with the server. In the wifi settings it is stuck on turning wifi on. I cannot get into wps push button request or add a wifi network. I have looked through all applications and cant even find one that has anything to do with the wifi. Is it possible that the wifi file has been deleted from FROYO?? Can it be reinstalled, or can I reset the FROYO somehow? I am currently trying to do the urgrade to GIngerbread and then ICS, but of course I am having issues with it. If I get it to go through will it fix the wifi issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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gb upgrade to first test if it works
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yehison said:
gb upgrade to first test if it works
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I haven't been been able to successfully install the update as of yet. It keeps erroring out on me on the second step, before it actually even gets to the update. I have uninstalled and re-installed the lg mobile tool, and the drivers multiple times, and keep getting the same result. I got frustrated and haven't tried again in two weeks. Any tips on getting the update to work would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

use a diff usb cable, change to a diff desktop using usb ports on the back of the tower.
I had similar issue before, only to discover that I had a flaky cable.
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