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[Q] Three UK "Tethering Block" by-pass??

I'm on 3 paying £34/month for "all you can eat data".
I can tether (wi-fi hotspot), but as soon as I attempt to download a torrent it just cuts off my download and I need to reset my mobile data to get anything working again. (this happens when downloading a torrent on my phone also)
I can download through tethering but it seems to be capped at 100kb/sec for ROMs, etc from Safari.
Is there any way to by-pass this? Or will I have to just pay the £5/month extra?
I'm rooted, FWIW...
Thanks

Your on 3, on 3G, which is max 20mbps (mega bits) divide that by 8 to get your true download speed. Which is about 2.5MBps (Megabytes) your only getting 100KB (Kilobytes) that's crap.
What I would do is try your phone on a speed test in different places, so outside. In the city, at the shops etc. See what speeds you get, 3 is an awful network in all honesty. Chances are your only going to get about 7 -8 mbps (max) (megabits) meaning a download rate of 0.93MBps (Mega bytes) which is a lot more than what you have reported, speak with 3 and see what they say, just take a DEEEEEEEP breathe before phoning them, their customer services is utter #%%##%%#£
hope this helps
PS: unless you have made 3 aware of you tethering, they can and will block your tethered device, if you plan to hammer your connection, you will probably want to let them know, saying that I have a friend on 3 who hurts his connection daily and for a few years still hasnt been blocked. Yet another friend of mine got blocked for tethering his iPad for simple browsing.
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dladz said:
Your on 3, on 3G, which is max 20mbps (mega bits) divide that by 8 to get your true download speed. Which is about 2.5MBps (Megabytes) your only getting 100KB (Kilobytes) that's crap.
What I would do is try your phone on a speed test in different places, so outside. In the city, at the shops etc. See what speeds you get, 3 is an awful network in all honesty. Chances are your only going to get about 7 -8 mbps (max) (megabits) meaning a download rate of 0.93MBps (Mega bytes) which is a lot more than what you have reported, speak with 3 and see what they say, just take a DEEEEEEEP breathe before phoning them, their customer services is utter #%%##%%#£
hope this helps
PS: unless you have made 3 aware of you tethering, they can and will block your tethered device, if you plan to hammer your connection, you will probably want to let them know, saying that I have a friend on 3 who hurts his connection daily and for a few years still hasnt been blocked. Yet another friend of mine got blocked for tethering his iPad for simple browsing.
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Well, I get an 'H' connection 95% of the time, I'm usually getting around 9 -11mbps when I do speed tests - it's only when I tether to my laptop or download a torrent it gets sh*tty.
When I first got the phone a few weeks ago I downloaded a 2GB torrent on my phone with its mobile data connection with speeds up to 1.3Mb/sec, it finished in no-time, they've probably had this flag up and just capped me at 100kbps or something, as well as cut off torrents completely.
I just assumed all-you-can-eat would have included unlimited tethering - apparently not... But they are still letting me tether although it's not on my plan - for now, which is pretty cool.
Just came here to ask if there's a root app that would let me by-pass their restrictions before I pay the £5/month. :fingers-crossed:
I know, I've been with 3 before - I prefer a stress ball when I'm on the phone with them...

dladz said:
Your on 3, on 3G, which is max 20mbps (mega bits) divide that by 8 to get your true download speed. Which is about 2.5MBps (Megabytes) your only getting 100KB (Kilobytes) that's crap.
What I would do is try your phone on a speed test in different places, so outside. In the city, at the shops etc. See what speeds you get, 3 is an awful network in all honesty. Chances are your only going to get about 7 -8 mbps (max) (megabits) meaning a download rate of 0.93MBps (Mega bytes) which is a lot more than what you have reported, speak with 3 and see what they say, just take a DEEEEEEEP breathe before phoning them, their customer services is utter #%%##%%#£
hope this helps
PS: unless you have made 3 aware of you tethering, they can and will block your tethered device, if you plan to hammer your connection, you will probably want to let them know, saying that I have a friend on 3 who hurts his connection daily and for a few years still hasnt been blocked. Yet another friend of mine got blocked for tethering his iPad for simple browsing.
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Three filter all p2p connections on there network it's called traffic filtering and it is pretty aggressive, they do this to increase the overall network speed so it doesn't get bogged down with everybody torrenting.
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redbull123 said:
Well, I get an 'H' connection 95% of the time, I'm usually getting around 9 -11mbps when I do speed tests - it's only when I tether to my laptop or download a torrent it gets sh*tty.
When I first got the phone a few weeks ago I downloaded a 2GB torrent on my phone with its mobile data connection with speeds up to 1.3Mb/sec, it finished in no-time, they've probably had this flag up and just capped me at 100kbps or something, as well as cut off torrents completely.
I just assumed all-you-can-eat would have included unlimited tethering - apparently not... But they are still letting me tether although it's not on my plan - for now, which is pretty cool.
Just came here to ask if there's a root app that would let me by-pass their restrictions before I pay the £5/month. :fingers-crossed:
I know, I've been with 3 before - I prefer a stress ball when I'm on the phone with them...
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No app will allow you to pass three's traffic filtering, it's much the same as slowing speeds down at peak times so the network doesn't get stressed and slow down.
I'm pretty sure the £5 per month tethering bundle wouldn't help your downloading speeds while tethered either as the traffic filter still applies it just allows you to share your internet connection with other devices without breaching your terms and conditions within the contract.
Edit: You could try an app called Orbot (a port of Tor) which helps hide your traffic and see if that helps.
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Kstarz said:
No app will allow you to pass three's traffic filtering, it's much the same as slowing speeds down at peak times so the network doesn't get stressed and slow down.
I'm pretty sure the £5 per month tethering bundle wouldn't help your downloading speeds while tethered either as the traffic filter still applies it just allows you to share your internet connection with other devices without breaching your terms and conditions within the contract.
Edit: You could try an app called Orbot (a port of Tor) which helps hide your traffic and see if that helps.
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Thanks for this seems to be working fine now - downloading file speeds around 700 - 800 kbps. I will probably hardly ever use it but nice to know it works if I need it to...
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Kstarz said:
Three filter all p2p connections on there network it's called traffic filtering and it is pretty aggressive, they do this to increase the overall network speed so it doesn't get bogged down with everybody torrenting.
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I was not aware of that
Thanks.

redbull123 said:
I'm on 3 paying £34/month for "all you can eat data".
I can tether (wi-fi hotspot), but as soon as I attempt to download a torrent it just cuts off my download and I need to reset my mobile data to get anything working again. (this happens when downloading a torrent on my phone also)
I can download through tethering but it seems to be capped at 100kb/sec for ROMs, etc from Safari.
Is there any way to by-pass this? Or will I have to just pay the £5/month extra?
I'm rooted, FWIW...
Thanks
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I have the issue here in HK, the easiest way to bypass this is by setting up a VPN service. Once all your network traffic is going through the VPN tunnel, 3 won't be able to filter anything, as all they would see would be VPN traffic. :laugh:

g2525 said:
I have the issue here in HK, the easiest way to bypass this is by setting up a VPN service. Once all your network traffic is going through the VPN tunnel, 3 won't be able to filter anything, as all they would see would be VPN traffic. :laugh:
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Can't they just slow down VPN traffic as well?

danieljamie said:
Can't they just slow down VPN traffic as well?
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Yes they can, but realistically, they won't.
VPN is used for all sorts of different things (business and personal), and so, there is no way they can block all VPN traffic without causing a PR disaster.
To the ISP, all VPN traffic will look like VPN traffic, they can't distinguish it between p2p VPN traffic and say Youtube VPN traffic.
Also, there is more than one type of VPN protocol, so blocking all of them will again be pretty difficult as well.

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If you got a android device. On playstore theres a app called orbot. I use it with torrent downloads as i had same problem as you. With orbot. Neverget a tether warning and need to reboot

wainsie said:
If you got a android device. On playstore theres a app called orbot. I use it with torrent downloads as i had same problem as you. With orbot. Neverget a tether warning and need to reboot
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It's people like you that ruin Tor.

Three tether and hotspot fix
Check my post here. this might work for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62315904&postcount=907

Moto X WiFi problems

I had about 7 Android devices, all utilizing my home wifi network without any problems, before I bought my Moto X. When I use my Moto X on my home wifi, and I go into Google Play Store, I get a lot of connection errors when browsing around, looking for apps to download. Images either load slowly or not at all, and it will sometimes say that there is "No connection" and it gives me a button to "Retry". All the while, my wifi connection never disconnects. I also notice other things like delays opening websites in Chrome - delays that I never see on my other Android devices (which have much less processing power)... Or issues like Google Maps not loading all of the images when I shift to another grid section on the map.
I'm using an old-but-stable Linksys WRT54G as my wireless access point. The signal usually stays in between 50-100%. Just to be clear, I have *zero* network issues on the 10-20 devices connected in my household. I only have issues on my Moto X.
Is anyone else having similar issues?

I have the Verizon Moto X and I've noticed my WiFi going crazy a couple times. When I turn wifi on when I'm home, sometimes it will turn on them immediately turn off again. Then when I turn it back on it takes about 30 seconds for it to start trying to connect to my WiFi.
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OK but that's very different from what i'm describing

I had a similar issue with my HTC one. And that was because my WiFi was on auto channel. And the HTC was operating at its very limit of band frequency. Everything would slow to a crawl.
I solved the issue by changing router to be channel 6. Could be worth a shot
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I've had just the opposite results. I have a Belkin n600 dual band wireless router, and surprisingly, when I first enabled WiFi on my Moto X, it displayed a 5GHz SSID that I had set up a while ago and never use because none of my devices use 5GHz--until now. I get a solid, stable connection with my Moto X, and speed tests rock. I've had zero issues with Internet connectivity, and connecting to my home server to stream music (with ES File Explorer) has been solid and stutter-free.
When I use the WiFi Analyzer app, I have about 16 visible neighboring access points, but all are on 2.4GHz. My 5GHz connection is truly wide open.

I've had similar issues, the wifi wouldn't stay connected but said it would, but eventually all notifications would flood in at once. Turning it off and on would resolve it, hopefully it gets resolved quickly.

See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45335708

Slusho said:
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45335708
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I was the OP on that

ShamanicEnzan said:
I was the OP on that
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I should start looking at people's names. :|

ShamanicEnzan said:
I was the OP on that
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Check here as well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2404256
you posted it in the right place the first time

jayboyyyy said:
Check here as well: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2404256
you posted it in the right place the first time
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I didn't post it here this time

ShamanicEnzan said:
I didn't post it here this time
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my apologies
gitman0 said:
I had about 7 Android devices, all utilizing . . . . .
Is anyone else having similar issues?
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See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2404256
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jayboyyyy said:
my apologies
See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2404256
or See: search box
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thanks for soiling my thread with your wasted posts. surely this topic does not qualify as some oversimplified question and answer session. there are hundreds of other threads in this forum-without-questions that may not be the same topic but sure do fit the same profile as this one.

gitman0 said:
I had about 7 Android devices, all utilizing my home wifi network without any problems, before I bought my Moto X. When I use my Moto X on my home wifi, and I go into Google Play Store, I get a lot of connection errors when browsing around, looking for apps to download. Images either load slowly or not at all, and it will sometimes say that there is "No connection" and it gives me a button to "Retry". All the while, my wifi connection never disconnects. I also notice other things like delays opening websites in Chrome - delays that I never see on my other Android devices (which have much less processing power)... Or issues like Google Maps not loading all of the images when I shift to another grid section on the map.
I'm using an old-but-stable Linksys WRT54G as my wireless access point. The signal usually stays in between 50-100%. Just to be clear, I have *zero* network issues on the 10-20 devices connected in my household. I only have issues on my Moto X.
Is anyone else having similar issues?
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I'm experiencing the exact same issue with my Verizon Moto X! I feel like I've tried everything. Used every available channel over 2.4 GHz and also tried 5 GHz but to no avail. My other Wifi devices have no issues.

jedi380 said:
I'm experiencing the exact same issue with my Verizon Moto X! I feel like I've tried everything. Used every available channel over 2.4 GHz and also tried 5 GHz but to no avail. My other Wifi devices have no issues.
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what router / access point are you using?

gitman0 said:
what router / access point are you using?
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Cisco/Linksys E4200. I don't experience these issues on my VZW Galaxy Nexus or 2012 Nexus 7 Wifi. If it helps, I think I still have my good old Linsys WRT54G and could try setting that up again.

Just like to add my voice to those having no issues with wifi on their Moto X. Also, I spend 90% of my day on wifi with it so I have tested it significantly.

rubiksmoose said:
Just like to add my voice to those having no issues with wifi on their Moto X. Also, I spend 90% of my day on wifi with it so I have tested it significantly.
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so far the only really visible problem is the errors on Google Play Store. so if you're constantly on Play Store and you never get the white screen with the "Retry" button, then yes i would agree you are having no issues. otherwise i'm not so sure you would know there was a problem.

gitman0 said:
so far the only really visible problem is the errors on Google Play Store. so if you're constantly on Play Store and you never get the white screen with the "Retry" button, then yes i would agree you are having no issues. otherwise i'm not so sure you would know there was a problem.
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I seem to have a lot of latency when loading FB (blank images) or when opening the G+ Photos app. If I disconnect Wifi and use my 4G connection, everything loads almost instantly. The weird thing is that when I'm connected to Wifi and I run a Speedtest, I consistently see 20+ Mbps down and 5-6 Mbps up so everything seems to be fine.
FYI, I've already tried this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45335708&postcount=5
When that didn't work, I restored my phone.

jedi380 said:
I seem to have a lot of latency when loading FB (blank images) or when opening the G+ Photos app. If I disconnect Wifi and use my 4G connection, everything loads almost instantly. The weird thing is that when I'm connected to Wifi and I run a Speedtest, I consistently see 20+ Mbps down and 5-6 Mbps up so everything seems to be fine.
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yep, that fits the bill alright.

[Q] Wireless Gets Disconnected Oftenly

Hello,
After I bought this tablet, I am always having an issue whatever ROM i try doesnt matter (stock one, stock latest, crombi-x, crombi-kk)
WI-FI works great on my home network which is password protected and not much channel congestion around.
WI-FI gets disconnected very often (every 2-3 minutes generally if only I start surfing) at work, where there is lots of WI-FI in the same channels (this is because most of networks are from the same router). At work, if I start a download and do nothing else it goes good but whenever I start surfing, then i get disconnected. Work WI-FI is not secure by WPA etc but certificate authantication is required. So I suspect there is something wrong wiht certificate services with the device or software. It sounds like a buffer gets full when I connect to different web sites.
I tried a lot of browsers and there is no difference between them.
Any help will be appriciated.

I have that problem also. But it happened only after I bought a cheap dlink n300. Before that I was using a Belkin and it was fine.I Just have to hit retry.

YayYouFixedIt said:
I have that problem also. But it happened only after I bought a cheap dlink n300. Before that I was using a Belkin and it was fine.I Just have to hit retry.
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we have a cisco device at work, i dont know specific problem but there might be hundreds of people that connects to this network, they dont have any problem.

erkanea said:
we have a cisco device at work, i dont know specific problem but there might be hundreds of people that connects to this network, they dont have any problem.
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It may be the battery save feature of the tablet that is disconnecting you from WiFi. Try turning that off to see if you still have the issue.

TrekMD said:
It may be the battery save feature of the tablet that is disconnecting you from WiFi. Try turning that off to see if you still have the issue.
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I am not having an issue at home network, so I don't think power save features causing this. Also, I have tried with power saving disabled from settings and result is same.
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erkanea said:
I am not having an issue at home network, so I don't think power save features causing this. Also, I have tried with power saving disabled from settings and result is same.
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If you are not having the issue at home then it is more likely the work Cisco setup.

I used to have the same problem on my home network. I live in the city and have lots of Wifi-networks around (about 15 to 20). At work, where wifi channels aren't so crowded, i didn't have this problem.
What fixed it for me was to put the router to 802.11n-only (before it was mixed n/g/b). As from that moment (many months ago) i haven't had a single disconnect. But I guess this might not be a solution for you...

WiFi Connecting Issue

My N6 only connects fully to my WiFi when I bring the device within 2 or 3 feet of the AP. At medium signal strength it tries to get an IP and fails, put it near the AP and it connects up instantly.
I seem to be suffering this alone as I can't find the issue reported anywhere else.
APs are Ubiquiti Unifi's

SubWays said:
My N6 only connects fully to my WiFi when I bring the device within 2 or 3 feet of the AP. At medium signal strength it tries to get an IP and fails, put it near the AP and it connects up instantly.
I seem to be suffering this alone as I can't find the issue reported anywhere else.
APs are Ubiquiti Unifi's
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What channel is your WiFi on? The Nexus does have issues with certain channels.

Channel 13 but all channels are pretty clear.

SubWays said:
N and G, channel 13 but all channels are pretty clear.
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http://mobile.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-t...llipop-solve-wi-fi-problems-on-nexus-devices/

Changed to channels 3 and 7, same issue.

SubWays said:
Changed to channels 3 and 7, same issue.
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Did you forget the network from your nexus WiFi settings and then connect and sign in again? Reboot modem and nexus after settings changed?

Couple times, I am able to roam between my 2 APs without issue, its only when first connecting, like restarting WiFi on the device or coming from gsm.

SubWays said:
Couple times, I am able to roam between my 2 APs without issue, its only when first connecting, like restarting WiFi on the device or coming from gsm.
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Are you on 5.1? I found this older thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/wifi-issues-n6-t2946276
And this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/wifi-issue-t3071805
Another:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/wifi-issues-t3050979

I'm running 5.1, thanks for the links. I'll check and try FW upgrades on my APs, its odd tho as we have multiple devices, from old to quite new and only the N6 has a problem.

SubWays said:
I'm running 5.1, thanks for the links. I'll check and try FW upgrades on my APs, its odd tho as we have multiple devices, from old to quite new and only the N6 has a problem.
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It's not unheard of though. That's why I've been searching for a possible solution that's already out there.

Thanks, really appreciate it.

5.0Ghz wifi not showing after pie update.

So I bought note 9 two days ago and it was on Samsung experience 9.5, oreo 8.1. I have a dual band D link router which has both 5.0Ghz and 2.4Ghz wifi. But after pie update the phone is not picking the 5ghz band at all. I have reset the phone clear cache and also changed router settings.
I think its a software problem of one ui. Is any one facing this issue? Anying I can do to get back 5.0Ghz?
Any suggestion will be appreciated.

Not sure what is causing your problem, don't think it's anything to do with Pie update.
I have been using Pie for months and use 5Ghz wi fi without issues.
Also haven't read of others having similar issues on this forum .
Have you tried wi fi analyser app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer

Tried with app and still nothing. I have reset the phone, cleared cache and still nothing. Mine is a exynos model and it's update handled by Malaysian samsung team.
After One ui pie I don't even see 4k 60 fps recording in rear camera option. It's an awful update. So many things are missing. They need to work on one ui.

Aelham169 said:
Tried with app and still nothing. I have reset the phone, cleared cache and still nothing. Mine is a exynos model and it's update handled by Malaysian samsung team.
After One ui pie I don't even see 4k 60 fps recording in rear camera option. It's an awful update. So many things are missing. They need to work on one ui.
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The 4K option is there. Click the 16:9 ratio then click the 1080P option. You're welcome.

Mr. Orange 645 said:
The 4K option is there. Click the 16:9 ratio then click the 1080P option. You're welcome.
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Thank You . But I really want the 5.0Ghz band as my speed is super fast. I can download 2 GB in less than a min. 2.4Ghz sucks. I have just reset my router and still not picking 5.0 Ghz up.

Aelham169 said:
Thank You . But I really want the 5.0Ghz band as my speed is super fast. I can download 2 GB in less than a min. 2.4Ghz sucks. I have just reset my router and still not picking 5.0 Ghz up.
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Not sure what to tell you. 5.0Ghz works just fine on mine. And I've been on the beta since it was released and now on the official Pie. Never had an issues with it.

Try to change the channel and check.
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Aelham169 said:
Thank You . But I really want the 5.0Ghz band as my speed is super fast. I can download 2 GB in less than a min. 2.4Ghz sucks. I have just reset my router and still not picking 5.0 Ghz up.
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I have had a similar problem before and since the Pie update. I use 5 ghz band in the same room as my router. 2 Apple devices and my LGV20 are connected to the same 5ghz band. I used wifi analyzer to choose the best channel which for me is channel 40. The other devices hold signal even after sleeping. My Note 9 (unlocked American version) sometimes just loses internet. There is an exclamation point next to the wifi icon. When I check wifi analyzer the signal strength is fine (lower absolute value than 60 or higher value than -60 dbm). The worst thing is once the exclamation point appears (meaning no internet despite retained connection to router) it will never reconnect to internet unless I turn phone wifi off and on. Resetting router has no effect. I reserved an ip for the Note 9 and put the phone on fixed ip so it won't get booted by another device. I'm at my witts end.
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paul_59 said:
Not sure what is causing your problem, don't think it's anything to do with Pie update.
I have been using Pie for months and use 5Ghz wi fi without issues.
Also haven't read of others having similar issues on this forum .
Have you tried wi fi analyser app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer
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If you search the internet you will. Lots of us have wifi icon suddenly show an exclamation point next to it
This means good connection but NO INTERNET! This despite other devices on same 5 ghz network have no problem. Wifi analyzer shows good signal and no competing networks.
The temp fix is wifi off wifi on now it reconnects and everything is fine for 20 minutes or several hours but eventually the exclamation point is back. If it would reconnect or at least try to reconnect it would work but it just sits there waiting for me to do manually.
If we had Bixby routines like the GS10 I would write a routine to toggle wifi when there is no internet but the problem is the wifi IS connected to the router so there is probably no way to write that as a routine... and we don't get routines anyway.
I agree it isn't due to Pie in fact mine is slightly more stable since pie but still that damn exclamation point!
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Every time I turn off my snapdragon U.S. version note 9, I have to stand very close to the router for like ten minutes before going upstairs to my room. I have to be standing close to it before it gets picked up by the 5gz wifi. If I do not stand next to it for 10 mins after turning my phone off then on, it will not pick up the 5ghz. I know that sounds simple, but it worked for me.
(I tried first: changing wifi channels, restarting the router, turning off the 2ghz and not the 5ghz, changed passwords for each, I mean everything.)
Hope that helps!

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Every time I turn off my snapdragon U.S. version note 9, I have to stand very close to the router for like ten minutes before going upstairs to my room. I have to be standing close to it before it gets picked up by the 5gz wifi. If I do not stand next to it for 10 mins after turning my phone off then on, it will not pick up the 5ghz. I know that sounds simple, but it worked for me.
(I tried first: changing wifi channels, restarting the router, turning off the 2ghz and not the 5ghz, changed passwords for each, I mean everything.)
Hope that helps!
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That might help the op who posted months ago and likely solved his problem or returned his phone.
No, as I explained mine always connects and may remain connected for hours or for minutes. It never disconnects. It remains connected to router but stops receiving internet randomly at any time (connected wifi icon with ! next to it
I only use wifi in the same room as the router. It is my mancave and I spend all leisure time at home in that room. I shut off the wifi and the phone before bed. I have unlimited lte data but 5 ghz wifi is way faster. 2.4 ghz is perfectly stable but no faster than LTE+
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5ghz AC wifi has always worked for me on any channel, running openwrt on my tplink archer c7 router.
N960F running latest devbase pie rom.

That's good for you but no help to the rest of us. I guess one might deduce my phone is faulty but if so a LOT of Samsung phones have had this flaw for years back to the s7.. I figured if anyone in the world knew the solution he would be in XDA
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recDNA said:
That's good for you but no help to the rest of us. I guess one might deduce my phone is faulty but if so a LOT of Samsung phones have had this flaw for years back to the s7.. I figured if anyone in the world knew the solution he would be in XDA
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What roms have you tried?
Why don’t you downgrade to Oreo and see if it works again?

It was the same in Oreo. My phone is stock unlocked Note9 on VZW.
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recDNA said:
That might help the op who posted months ago and likely solved his problem or returned his phone.
No, as I explained mine always connects and may remain connected for hours or for minutes. It never disconnects. It remains connected to router but stops receiving internet randomly at any time (connected wifi icon with ! next to it
I only use wifi in the same room as the router. It is my mancave and I spend all leisure time at home in that room. I shut off the wifi and the phone before bed. I have unlimited lte data but 5 ghz wifi is way faster. 2.4 ghz is perfectly stable but no faster than LTE+
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Was trying to help the op who posted just last month.