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Problem wit Internet Sharing Program

When I plug in my USB cable my phone used to give me the option of Activsync,disc drive, and Internet Sharing and one day by mistake I selected Internet Sharing and now everytime I plug in my USB cable it opens up Internet Sharing. So is there anyway to stop it from doing this and giving me back the selection?
Thanks in Advance for any insight on this

I have had this problem many, many times.
What I try first is, instead of closing Internet Sharing after plugging it in, just leave it open and unplug your phone before closing it. Sometimes, for some reason, that seemed to do the trick.
If that doesn't work, go to:
Settings > System > USB Settings
And uncheck "Enable faster data synchronization"
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This is only a temporary fix, if you need to get ActiveSync working. Well, you can leave it like that forever if you want. Other than this fix, I'm not sure how to solve the issue. Usually I would just deal with it until I decided to flash again.. then uncheck that box, get ActiveSync running, and flash. After the flash, it would be working fine again (until it decided to get stuck on Internet Sharing again).
So, I try to stay away from Internet Sharing if I can. One alternative now is the HTC Wifi-sharing/Router app for your TP. It's pretty sweet, but pretty heavy on the battery, I'm sure.. and I noticed my phone got pretty warm after like 20 minutes of using that app (which is expected).
HTC-made Wifi Router/Internet Sharing App
Download (.cab) (does not have a shortcut in Programs because it has a Control Panel >> Connections entry)
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Fix activesync
Go to ---- setting connections/USB to PC
Under activesync, uncheck enabled advanced mode funtionality.
Good Luck

Thanks for the advice but I just wiped my device to re-boot the rom...and I have the Wifi program it's cool and will come in handy in so many ways

Sparkz914 said:
Thanks for the advice but I just wiped my device to re-boot the rom...and I have the Wifi program it's cool and will come in handy in so many ways
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No problem. Usually I don't have an answer to questions on here but this time I did (or thought so) so I decided to chime in.
No kidding, the HTC Wifi-sharing app is sweet! I didn't even know our phones had that capability (to OUTput wifi.... hmm..) and so I was very pleasantly surprised when I found out about it. Very useful and sweet app.

the problem is that you are closing out the program without disconnecting. i have hard reset a million times with this problem, until i figured this out
all you have to do is plug in your phone. click connect when internet sharing opens. let it connect, then tap disconnect. then close out internet sharing, unplug your phone.
in the future when your done with internet sharing, tap disconnect, close internet sharing THEN disconnect your phone

Or....
settings/system/usb settings/[check: ask me first about USB connection type when I connect the device to PC]
This way you choose the connection.

ninjaap said:
Or....
settings/system/usb settings/[check: ask me first about USB connection type when I connect the device to PC]
This way you choose the connection.
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Or....
No. This is already selected by default, and the OP and I (along with others, I'm sure) still experience the issue when it's already selected. Unchecking the box, applying, and rechecking the box still doesn't work (in my experience).

austinm08 said:
Or....
No. This is already selected by default, and the OP and I (along with others, I'm sure) still experience the issue when it's already selected. Unchecking the box, applying, and rechecking the box still doesn't work (in my experience).
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i posted the fix a few posts up...
it operator error, rarely the case, but this time its true

nate.spangler said:
i posted the fix a few posts up...
it operator error, rarely the case, but this time its true
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Yeah, I know. I just get frustrated sometimes when some people suggest the most obvious "fixes" (like checking the box to ask what to do when connected to USB) when the said obvious "fix" doesn't work. lol
Thanks for your post, btw.

nate.spangler said:
i posted the fix a few posts up...
it operator error, rarely the case, but this time its true
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FWIW, that is not a cure-all. I had the same problem and, just in general troubleshooting, followed the steps you describe two or three times at least with no success. For some reason, though, manually changing the state of the registry key that holds the state of that checkbox (it's in HKLM\Software\OEM\USBtoPC, the key name is obvious but it escapes me at the moment) is what worked for me. I had to disable the popup and then re-enable it, and I was back in business...

hyachts said:
FWIW, that is not a cure-all. I had the same problem and, just in general troubleshooting, followed the steps you describe two or three times at least with no success. For some reason, though, manually changing the state of the registry key that holds the state of that checkbox (it's in HKLM\Software\OEM\USBtoPC, the key name is obvious but it escapes me at the moment) is what worked for me. I had to disable the popup and then re-enable it, and I was back in business...
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Sweet, thanks for sharing that. I'll keep it in mind if it happens again.

No GPS without data.

Hi.
I'm overall satisfied with my Xperia Z1 but there's one problem that I find very annoying.
Whenever I'm travelling and not roaming, the GPS won't work. Why is this? GPS shouldn't need to use regular data.
I use cached maps in Google Maps.
Thanks // Patrik

It do not need network. It can have support via network but is not the main function. If you keep moving the GPS gets even 10 minutes to find the satellite. Turn on GPS, turn on Airmode, go out from building leave the phone for 1o minutes to find the signal.
BTW, the Maps or Navigation in Android working with Network, are you sure you get the right application? Use Offline Navigators.

eclyptos said:
It do not need network. It can have support via network but is not the main function. If you keep moving the GPS gets even 10 minutes to find the satellite. Turn on GPS, turn on Airmode, go out from building leave the phone for 1o minutes to find the signal.
BTW, the Maps or Navigation in Android working with Network, are you sure you get the right application? Use Offline Navigators.
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What is airmode?
I was in London last weekend and the GPS was completely useless. I was of course outside and walking around.
I don't see why an offline navigator would make a difference from cached maps in Google Maps. Could you please elaborate your statement?

Something called GPS Assistance Data is downloaded at regular intervals. It contains positioning data for the satellites. If that data is too old, I'm unsure if it's outdated daily or weekly, it will take the phone a long time to get a fix on the satellites.
Download a free app called "GPS Status" to test the behavior. In that app you can also reset GPS and download a fresh Assistance Data set.
Google a bit about A-GPS and you'll find tonnes of info.
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You might want to check if GPS functions normally through service test menu.
in dialer press *#*#7378423#*#*
Service Tests -->GPS-->GPS Location Test
If you get readings on your location and time it took then your phone is fine.
Then check out settings-->Location services--> Enable GPS satellites.
it might have been accidentally disabled by stamina mode or by user.

Daelyn said:
Something called GPS Assistance Data is downloaded at regular intervals. It contains positioning data for the satellites. If that data is too old, I'm unsure if it's outdated daily or weekly, it will take the phone a long time to get a fix on the satellites.
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You are right, but this is not the issue, like I said it will just get more time to get the satellite but actually I don't think he was out of date because he has connected to network days before and in London to via WiFi for sure, Right?
Daelyn said:
Download a free app called "GPS Status" to test the behavior. In that app you can also reset GPS and download a fresh Assistance Data set.
Google a bit about A-GPS and you'll find tonnes of info.
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I don't think this will make a difference but give it a try.
dellhem said:
What is airmode?
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Sorry, my bad, I mean Airplane Mode.
dellhem said:
I was in London last weekend and the GPS was completely useless. I was of course outside and walking around.
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This explain all, in London with the density of buildings and people the GPS have always problems!
dellhem said:
I don't see why an offline navigator would make a difference from cached maps in Google Maps. Could you please elaborate your statement?
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Google Maps most of the time use network for your position and when there is no network it just cant get the signals and positions, Tom Tom use GPS only, for example.

Daelyn said:
Something called GPS Assistance Data is downloaded at regular intervals. It contains positioning data for the satellites. If that data is too old, I'm unsure if it's outdated daily or weekly, it will take the phone a long time to get a fix on the satellites.
Download a free app called "GPS Status" to test the behavior. In that app you can also reset GPS and download a fresh Assistance Data set.
Google a bit about A-GPS and you'll find tonnes of info.
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As mentioned I was connected the same day via WiFi but I'll check it out. Thanks.
zimbashka said:
You might want to check if GPS functions normally through service test menu.
in dialer press *#*#7378423*#*#
Service Tests -->GPS-->GPS Location Test
If you get readings on your location and time it took then your phone is fine.
Then check out settings-->Location services--> Enable GPS satellites.
it might have been accidentally disabled by stamina mode or by user.
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Don't think there's a problem with the GPS but that code doesn't work: "Invalid MMI code"
eclyptos said:
You are right, but this is not the issue, like I said it will just get more time to get the satellite but actually I don't think he was out of date because he has connected to network days before and in London to via WiFi for sure, Right?
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Right.
eclyptos said:
Sorry, my bad, I mean Airplane Mode.
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Ok, so then you also meant "turn off"? =)
eclyptos said:
This explain all, in London with the density of buildings and people the GPS have always problems!
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Yeah sure. But is this a big problem in all big cities? I remember I had the same problem in Paris as well.
eclyptos said:
Google Maps most of the time use network for your position and when there is no network it just cant get the signals and positions, Tom Tom use GPS only, for example.
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Ok. I don't really understand how positioning works just through the internet though. Sure, trianglulation, but that's through the cell receivers which I'm connected to all the time. How can the phone know where I am just by being connected to the internet via WiFi?

dellhem said:
Ok, so then you also meant "turn off"? =)
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dellhem said:
Yeah sure. But is this a big problem in all big cities? I remember I had the same problem in Paris as well.
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I know, it should not have this problems but actually it does. I remember I had to wait more than 10 minutes to get the signal.
dellhem said:
Ok. I don't really understand how positioning works just through the internet though. Sure, trianglulation, but that's through the cell receivers which I'm connected to all the time. How can the phone know where I am just by being connected to the internet via WiFi?
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I know but actually I know this problem from long time, in fact when you buy or download a Navigation you always have to check if it's working Offline or Online. Difference is that, Offline Navigation use downloaded maps, Online use maps from Network and this make huge difference and when you are without Network it not working. Maybe today is different but I remember it was like that. Download a simply GPS Tester to check if you get the satellite, if it does then is not the problem of you GPS but of the Application. Then I recommend to use the Offline Neavigators for GPS Only.

eclyptos said:
This explain all, in London with the density of buildings and people the GPS have always problems!
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No, it doesn't explain it and No, there isn't always a problem with GPS. Where did you get that from?
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My Z1 has similarly bad GPS lock times but is under 20 seconds with "Use Wi-fi and data network" enabled to provide additional info. Google seems to have something to do to this because to enable the setting you must agree to them stealing further info about your habits.
My 3 year old HTC gets lock in under 20 seconds with no GLONASS and without "Use Wi-fi and data network" enabled.

From services mode delete the assisted gps data and it will download new ones when u a connected to wifi or mobile data...after that even if u are not connected to network u should get a lock pretty faat...but this data expires pretty soon cuz sat positions keep changing...

[Q] Maxcast

So I've had a CC for 5-6 months. It's stock. A few weeks ago I noticed on my cc phone app it started asking me to set up MaxCast. Haven't found much via Google search. What I have found makes me believe it's something computer based. But I don't have my laptop on and have never downloaded anything. It shows up with and without the cc plugged in so it's not a weird firmware addition Google pushed to my device. And I don't have anything I installed on my phone...
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Someone else in your area probably has a Chromecast and named it maxcast.
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Cuzz1369 said:
Someone else in your area probably has a Chromecast and named it maxcast.
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Not possible. It's on my wireless network, which is locked down tight. And if it was someone else's cc, to name it would mean it's set up.
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LeftyGR said:
Not possible. It's on my wireless network, which is locked down tight. And if it was someone else's cc, to name it would mean it's set up.
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Its not on your wireless network. The app detects all Chromecast within range and asks you to set it up on your network.
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Cuzz1369 said:
Its not on your wireless network. The app detects all Chromecast within range and asks you to set it up on your network.
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Sorry. That's not correct. Picture 1. What happens when you try to connect with wifi off.
Picture 2. List of devices on my wifi network. ON my network, which is named "CodeBrown".
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It is correct that's how it works. Believe what you want.
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Cuzz1369 said:
It is correct that's how it works. Believe what you want.
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Not really helpful, but ok. Explain why it lists the device on my wireless network?
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LeftyGR said:
Not really helpful, but ok. Explain why it lists the device on my wireless network?
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Factory reset your Chromecast. It will show up the same way as the "max cast" does until you set it up.
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LeftyGR said:
Not really helpful, but ok. Explain why it lists the device on my wireless network?
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Because it detects it via WiFi, It sees the device in AP mode and is telling you you need to connect it to your network!

If you check available wireless networks in Settings on your phone you'll see a unsecured Access Point on Channel 1 called Chromecast which is the 'MaxCast' waiting for something to connect to set up. It's probably your neighbours. Maybe they've gone away, turned of their wifi, but left their Chromecast powered up. A set up and powered up Chromecast that can't find it's preferred network will fire up it's internal Access Point waiting to be set up again. When they switch their wireless back on it will disappear.

1st. @Cuzz1369 . Sorry for arguing.
2nd. So a cc device set up on someone else's wireless network is in proximity to mine and can actually be set up? That just seems...stoopid. I woulda thought once set up it would lock in the settings and be on one network. Hmm. Ok then. Thanks for everyone's input!
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LeftyGR said:
1st. @Cuzz1369 . Sorry for arguing.
2nd. So a cc device set up on someone else's wireless network is in proximity to mine and can actually be set up? That just seems...stoopid. I woulda thought once set up it would lock in the settings and be on one network. Hmm. Ok then. Thanks for everyone's input!
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As someone else said, its not setup on a wireless network. Its looking for a home. Once its setup on a network it won't show up.
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I remember reading somewhere on this forum that a rooted Chromecast in this condition (looking for a home) can be made to show the SSID and Passphrase of the owner who originally set it up if someone knows where to look. Am I correct in this or am I having a senior moment.
If the above is true will a stock Chromecast do the same thing (show critical information)?
One of my reasons for asking is I am seeing my neighbor's Chromecast and it is apparent he has set it up since it shows his name. Would like to be able to tell him if he is indeed vulnerable.

Actually it's showing to be set up because his wifi router is off, out of range or he changed its password. Since it's not ChromecastXXXX it was already configured.

extrem0 said:
Actually it's showing to be set up because his wifi router is off, out of range or he changed its password. Since it's not ChromecastXXXX it was already configured.
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Yes, I realize it has been set up but it is now broadcasting as an open network for someone to setup.
In the above condition, is the SSID and Passphrase of the original person's wifi network vulnerable to being seen by a third party?
Nothing to do with Chromecast but there are wifi thermostats that do the same thing (broadcast as an open network even though they have been setup but have lost connection to the original wifi network for some reason). I had one and never really felt comfortable with the thing doing this.

Even if not a security risk per se is does allow for some potentially damaging practical jokes. Strategic highjack of your neighbours Chromecast and then cast some particularly unsavoury NSFW content on a loop. Marriage breaker........
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I found my answer at this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2632288
Chromecast acts as open AP if is not connected to, in case of rooted it allows to steal your ESSID and PASSPHRASE
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It appears to only be a rooted Chromecast that gives the farm away in the ' looking for a home ' situation. My neighbor should be OK unless his is rooted.

chateau1 said:
Yes, I realize it has been set up but it is now broadcasting as an open network for someone to setup.
In the above condition, is the SSID and Passphrase of the original person's wifi network vulnerable to being seen by a third party?
Nothing to do with Chromecast but there are wifi thermostats that do the same thing (broadcast as an open network even though they have been setup but have lost connection to the original wifi network for some reason). I had one and never really felt comfortable with the thing doing this.
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I'm almost sure it was already discussed in Eureka-ROM thread. If I recall correctly, someone said it's indeed possible to get the wifi passphrase by accessing an open Chromecast already set up. It'll be protected when the next webpanel is out.
I just tried to get my wifi passphrase accessing my chromecast, but it was encrypted. It looks like they already solved this issue.
neu - smurph said:
Even if not a security risk per se is does allow for some potentially damaging practical jokes. Strategic highjack of your neighbours Chromecast and then cast some particularly unsavoury NSFW content on a loop. Marriage breaker........
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lol! Dangerous mind! Now we'll have to take care when moving..
I think it's high unlikely you have an a*****e geek neighbour who is seeking for an unsecured chromecast (which need to be already set up and lost its connection) and will do any harm. The most probably to happen is someone setup it mistakenly thinking it's his/her's own chromecast and will cast a proper video (unless you also have a disturbed neighbour, which is quite unlikely too). But then he/she will eventually notice that did it by mistake, or yourself will notice something is wrong..

Well as I said in the other discussion....
Even if you got the Login Info you needed to connect to whatever network it was set up on....
If the CCast couldn't use the credentials to connect and stay out of AP Mode, how the hell can anyone else connect, What good is that Info? LOL
Can it be exploited by a really smart Hacker? Of Course but then again that same person s smart enough to hack the router without the need for a CCast in AP mode.

chateau1 said:
I remember reading somewhere on this forum that a rooted Chromecast in this condition (looking for a home) can be made to show the SSID and Passphrase of the owner who originally set it up if someone knows where to look. Am I correct in this or am I having a senior moment
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Yes, this is true and Team-Eureka has it on their radar - once the web panel is secured, it will be as much of an issue as it is with other rooted Android devices.
FWIW, you can get the WiFi credentials in plaintext from the same file on my rooted Android phone, so likely the core problem of the credentials being stored in plaintext is inherent in Android itself.
The trouble with Chromecast is that it automatically makes itself available as an unsecured WiFi AP for setup.
Which is OK except for the fact that rooted firmware enable ADB/SSH/Telnet by default.
Which is also OK except for the fact that those can be (re)enabled via the Eureka web panel.
Which is OK except for the fact that anybody can get to the web panel, because anybody can connect to the Chromecast's unsecure AP.
So any break in the chain would fix things. Functionality-wise securing the web panel is the best solution - it doesn't break any stock functionality and doesn't remove any added functionality.
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If the above is true will a stock Chromecast do the same thing (show critical information)?
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No, because there isn't ADB, SSH or Telnet access to browse the filesystem.
Even if there was ADB/SSH/Telnet or some other way to browse the filesystem, without root you can't access the supplicant file.
chateau1 said:
One of my reasons for asking is I am seeing my neighbor's Chromecast and it is apparent he has set it up since it shows his name. Would like to be able to tell him if he is indeed vulnerable.
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Your neighbor isn't vulnerable to his/her wireless credentials being let out (unless someone finds another way to hack Chromecast's setup mode). However, someone could easily "hijack" their Chromecast, associate with another network and push random content to it.
If they have HDMI-CEC enabled the hijacker could turn on their and play whatever they wanted to.
It's not really a huge security risk, but it's an annoyance, as the hijacker would be taking over your neighbor's TV, and they could push undesired content. Overall, the hijacker would probably get bored quickly as they wouldn't see any of the result, unless they're an immediate neighbor or spying on their in some other way.

Location automatically turns on when Wifi connects

After I got my phone every time location turns on the google message would pop up with the message improve accuracy approve decline etc.
I would always decline.
Then I found if I was connected to my wifi and left the house, upon returning the phone would auto connect to wifi and when it did location services would automatically turn on and the Google message would pop up approve or decline.
It was driving me nuts so I went into every app and turned off the option to change system settings but sure enough every time wifi reconnected the location service would turn on and the pop up would occur.
In the end I relented and selected approve.
Now I find if I select location and change preferred method for GPS to phone only or battery saver.
Now when my wifi reconnects location will turn on for maybe 1-2 seconds then switch off, thankfully he pop up doesn't appear now.
But if I go into the location settings straight after it has changed from preferred method of phone only or battery saver to high accuracy.
Seems dodgy, anyone else get this?
Never occurred on my s7
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Could it be something like emergency 911 calling trying to get your location? I remember I had some issues with 911 calling having problems on wifi with locating my position, some time ago, but don't remember details any more. This may be required by law or at least concern your safety. But I'm not exactly sure what is your concern, once you're on wifi your internet address is known and location can be tracked more or less, by routers you're connected to, even if it takes some time.

Which option are you using? I'm assuming the middle one ?
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I was using the bottom one phone only. Saves on power.
What I find odd is that once wifi reconnects location turns on changes setting to high accuracy then turns off.
Never had that happen on any other phone.
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Mine doesn't do that. But then again I don't use WiFi, will have to check.
Edit. Just put WiFi on and its still on phone only.
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Thanks, it must have stuffed something doing the smart switch from my S7. I guess I could factory reset but I can love with it now
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Try turning off adaptive WiFi.

Yeah it's off. Since I've only been able to google one other person that has had this problem and it was on an s8, I'd say my mine has just glitched. Maybe a carry over from smart switch as I never use it when changing devices but this time I did.
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Mine does this too!!
Is it an app doing it I wonder? I would have thought that's no longer possible so it's gotta be the system. I never noticed it doing this prior to the Oreo FW update

behelit said:
Mine does this too!!
Is it an app doing it I wonder? I would have thought that's no longer possible so it's gotta be the system. I never noticed it doing this prior to the Oreo FW update
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Mine does this from last month,
Looks caused by google play service upgrade, a window will be pop-up for asking you improve the location accuracy as well.
Still not fixed.
Thanks
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Probably caused by smart lock?

I have a note5, this was happening to me as well. I turned off "wifi-calling" and it stopped the wifi from turning itself on.

probable solution
I've got the same problem on s8+
I've set off Nearby device scanning @ settings -> connections -> more connections settings. And I've not seen any improve location accuracy prompts since. So far so good.
Edit: nope, it did not worked out. After I switch the display off and on prompt appears.

Has anyone found a solution?
My S8 is doing this too: dozens of times a day location will turn itself on, prompting the high accuracy message to pop up, interrupting whatever I'm doing - which is starting to get really annoying.
All app permissions to location services are off already.
I think it might be to do with WiFi calling. Has anyone found a solution yet?

I have a somewhat annoying pop out, but in my case, every time I open the phone app, appears a " turn on location? " it happens 7 out of 10 times, not always

On Android
Turn off "wifi calling"
Go to wifi settings > turn off "detect suspecious network"
Thats all !

Getting lots of wifi notifications, can't stop them

Hi all - I've searched everywhere but cannot find an answer, would be grateful for any suggestions.
I have a New Zealand Note 9 from 2degrees and since getting it a few weeks ago have been getting a strange sound notification which is somehow related to wifi. It occurs when I come home and when out and about and seems to be due to something like the presence of open wifi connections or maybe something to do with wifi calling. Its an odd sound as well, 4-5 robotic notes and its not one of the notification sounds that you can choose from.
Things I've tried from looking at multiple forums:
NFC and bluetooth off
Accessibility notification off
Reset all notifications settings
The main solution seems I've seen is to turn off the setting "notify me when wifi is available or connected" in the wifi advanced settings, but I do not have this option.
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Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Cheers SH

https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/damn-network-notifications-t3844569
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Thanks, but saw that post and already tried everything in it. Cheers SH

shshsh_nz said:
Thanks, but saw that post and already tried everything in it. Cheers SH
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If you go to Apps then click the three dots at the top right hand corner and show system apps. The select "android system". There is plenty of network notification options there to try.
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Two things you can do
1. if rooted you can use an xposed module to disable notifications for that
2. other way is you can use app quarantine pro or greenify or some other app to freeze "settings" which blocks the wifi popup, although I'm not sure if that works for your android version but it does work for mine which is kitkat and s5... still might work on new devices

Thanks Limey - had already done that.
Great suggestions zxzxzx......will try those apps and if not successful will root. Was on the fence about rooting but it looks like this may work and the phone is driving me mad.
Also, Pie update is due any day in New Zealand, maybe that will fix it.
Cheers SH

Hi all
Thanks again for the suggestions. It's driving me mad and I may well sell the phone and take a hit.
One more clue...it seems to happen a minute or so after I use the phone, turn it off and then start walking around. Don't think it is location services as does it with location off. And don't think it is when it finds open wifi networks as it happens when in the middle of nowhere and no wifi nearby. Happens nearly every time I go from home office to lounge. Happens with BT, NFC, data roaming all off.
Factory reset did not help, happened straight away, even with no new apps installed.
Could it be related to wifi calling somehow? I need this feature though as have little cell coverage at home. No options to change any wifi calling settings though, other than on and off.
Cheers SH

shshsh_nz said:
Hi all
Thanks again for the suggestions. It's driving me mad and I may well sell the phone and take a hit.
One more clue...it seems to happen a minute or so after I use the phone, turn it off and then start walking around. Don't think it is location services as does it with location off. And don't think it is when it finds open wifi networks as it happens when in the middle of nowhere and no wifi nearby. Happens nearly every time I go from home office to lounge. Happens with BT, NFC, data roaming all off.
Factory reset did not help, happened straight away, even with no new apps installed.
Could it be related to wifi calling somehow? I need this feature though as have little cell coverage at home. No options to change any wifi calling settings though, other than on and off.
Cheers SH
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Turn wifi off , that'll stop it. Lol
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