Force 5GHz wifi? (9.7) - Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey everyone - just want to check if people have noticed this and/or have a workaround for it.
I'd like to set my device to connect only to 5GHz networks. On other devices, I'd do this by Settings -> Wifi -> (menu) -> Advanced and toggle the Wifi Frequency option there. As far as I can see, the Advanced option isn't available on the Wifi menu screen.
1) Is the advanced settings screen missing for everyone else?
2) Is there another way to access this screen?
3) Is there another way to toggle the relevant setting?
Thanks for your help.

Use that: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.kman.WifiManager

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Today configuration (Wireless option not preset)

When I configure Today don't see Wireless Menu, why?
How I can do for see it?
everybody answer?
cemgm said:
When I configure Today don't see Wireless Menu, why?
How I can do for see it?
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Hi cemgm,
When Touchflo3D is switched on, it takes over the entire Today screen and you cannot activate anything else.
Regards,
JTGBDR
Hi, thx for answer.
I have disable touch Flo 3d, but always in Today configuration is not present Wireless option
Any news???
try with touch flo to go to settings - all settings - connections - wiFI. Try there to make some changes. But the wiFi options should be ...
The situations, is this:
- I have disabled Touch Flow 3d
- If I go to put item in normal today screen in setting I don't see wireless menu (show operator name and wifi/Bluetooth status
have you understand?

Can anyone recommend

An app or widget that will allow me to connect to WiFi networks - something nice and efficient?
I currently have to go through Settings - Wireless - Wireless settings - then choose a network. I'd like a one click solution.
cheers
J-Zeus said:
An app or widget that will allow me to connect to WiFi networks - something nice and efficient?
I currently have to go through Settings - Wireless - Wireless settings - then choose a network. I'd like a one click solution.
cheers
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You can put a shortcut to the On/Off switch on any homescreen.
You'll find it at:
Settings>HTC-widget>Settings>WiFi
Thats just 'on/off' toggle which is not what I'm after - I want an app that will ( at one click ) - show available networks ( open or otherwise ) and let me join them.
That would be nice indeed! I'm also interested.
I installed Andrew Schwimmer's 'Bar Control' app. I how have a "Wi-fi settings" shortcut in my notification bar - ideal.
Does your Hero not notify you when it finds an open network ?
Mine does and by hitting the notification, it takes you to the correct Settings page to choose a network.

Differences between APN toggle and "Use packet data"

Hi All,
I've noticed that I experience far less battery drain by unticking "Use packet data" than I do using an APN toggle app.
Could someone explain the differences between the two, and what the APN apps leave switched on that other option does not?
Also, does anyone know of an app that unticks the "Use packet data" option?
Many thanks,
Andy
Quick update: The Extended Power Menu option "Data network mode" does toggle the "Use packet data" option.
So could this be a driver that is being disabled in the Kernel itself, rather than a service (or driver) in the OS?
Possibly a useful answer is here.
Great stuff, thanks for clearing that up for me

[Q] lollipop quick settings junk

Apparently interacting with certain settings adds them to the Quick Settings screen.
Which can be okay: I went into the "tethering & portable hotspot" setting and turned on hotspot to see if it worked. (Worked!) Then I noticed a new hotspot toggle on my quick settings. Fine. Maybe useful.
BUT... then I selected and turned on "color inversion" from the accessibility settings section. Woah. Trippy. But probably won't ever need to do that again. Except when I swipe down from the top to bring up the quick settings, I now have a "color inversion" quick setting toggle taking up valuable space and cluttering up the page.
Any thoughts on this -- specifically how to get rid of the unwanted toggle?
Just saw this -- https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6111329?hl=en"]https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/6111329?hl=en -- hoping that means it will eventually remove itself from quick settings.

Question Network Modes (5G-2G)

I just moved new from huawei to samsung. and on huawei they always had a shortcut to switch directly to 4G only. also when long pressing on the mobile data in quickpanel it took you directly to the setting page where you can change the network mode.
On samsung software i cant seem to find any shortcut to this except to go to settings > connections > mobile networks > network mode and change from there. I dont want to keep it at automatic because sometimes i am in poor reception areas and already have wifi so i need to force it to 2g only which has better reception. (to reduce battery drain)
oae08 said:
I just moved new from huawei to samsung. and on huawei they always had a shortcut to switch directly to 4G only. also when long pressing on the mobile data in quickpanel it took you directly to the setting page where you can change the network mode.
On samsung software i cant seem to find any shortcut to this except to go to settings > connections > mobile networks > network mode and change from there. I dont want to keep it at automatic because sometimes i am in poor reception areas and already have wifi so i need to force it to 2g only which has better reception. (to reduce battery drain)
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iam afraid , dont .... but i never switch for 3g or 2g , even bad reception . on 4g will drain battery sure coz not all area in our country well covered , u know what iam talking about , at least still have internet , and we still alive , keep on touch and pm me if u need anything.
regards from baabda
oae08 said:
I just moved new from huawei to samsung. and on huawei they always had a shortcut to switch directly to 4G only. also when long pressing on the mobile data in quickpanel it took you directly to the setting page where you can change the network mode.
On samsung software i cant seem to find any shortcut to this except to go to settings > connections > mobile networks > network mode and change from there. I dont want to keep it at automatic because sometimes i am in poor reception areas and already have wifi so i need to force it to 2g only which has better reception. (to reduce battery drain)
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This worked for me.
Samsung Band Selection - Apps on Google Play
This app will help you access hidden network settings for forcing band selection
play.google.com
Select the "More network settings" option
tjsooley said:
This worked for me.
Samsung Band Selection - Apps on Google Play
This app will help you access hidden network settings for forcing band selection
play.google.com
Select the "More network settings" option
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What is it supposed to do? I have tried clicking it but nothing is happening. If you can post a screenshot please.
oae08 said:
What is it supposed to do? I have tried clicking it but nothing is happening. If you can post a screenshot please.
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I click on the button I mentioned and it brings me to a band selection screen. Might only work on the QUALCOMM version which is what I have.
Here is a screen recording I just made.
oae08 said:
I just moved new from huawei to samsung. and on huawei they always had a shortcut to switch directly to 4G only. also when long pressing on the mobile data in quickpanel it took you directly to the setting page where you can change the network mode.
On samsung software i cant seem to find any shortcut to this except to go to settings > connections > mobile networks > network mode and change from there. I dont want to keep it at automatic because sometimes i am in poor reception areas and already have wifi so i need to force it to 2g only which has better reception. (to reduce battery drain)
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Just use Bixby routines and create a condition or a button to trigger the change to your preferred network mode.
tjsooley said:
I click on the button I mentioned and it brings me to a band selection screen. Might only work on the QUALCOMM version which is what I have.
Here is a screen recording I just made.
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seems so. and besides it still requires you to go to the application and click the button. so i can instead click on settings and then connections and then im on the same screen. on huawei it was just 1 click to be on that screen
DaReDeViL said:
Just use Bixby routines and create a condition or a button to trigger the change to your preferred network mode.
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I tried that, how to condition a button to trigger it? I appreciate if you could explain more please
oae08 said:
I just moved new from huawei to samsung. and on huawei they always had a shortcut to switch directly to 4G only. also when long pressing on the mobile data in quickpanel it took you directly to the setting page where you can change the network mode.
On samsung software i cant seem to find any shortcut to this except to go to settings > connections > mobile networks > network mode and change from there. I dont want to keep it at automatic because sometimes i am in poor reception areas and already have wifi so i need to force it to 2g only which has better reception. (to reduce battery drain)
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I have set up a bixby routine to switch network modes, and you can put a button on your homepage.
Settings > Advanced Features > Bixby Routines
If Start Button Tapped
Then Network mode (select what you want)
You can also make it revert when you unclick the button
Then on the home page, long press, add widget, add a bixby routine button, select the routine you just made
oae08 said:
I tried that, how to condition a button to trigger it? I appreciate if you could explain more please
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Sure. In the "if" condition choose "start button" then choose the action to switch to the preferred network mode. After that you can set a home screen button for the routine.
DaReDeViL said:
Sure. In the "if" condition choose "start button" then choose the action to switch to the preferred network mode. After that you can set a home screen button for the routine.
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mtm1401 said:
I have set up a bixby routine to switch network modes, and you can put a button on your homepage.
Settings > Advanced Features > Bixby Routines
If Start Button Tapped
Then Network mode (select what you want)
You can also make it revert when you unclick the button
Then on the home page, long press, add widget, add a bixby routine button, select the routine you just made
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Thanks guys, ok I have managed to create the scenario but I was under the impression that this button can be put in the quick toggles but I cannot find it. Where do you find the button?
I can only see it as a widget. (I am using nova launcher if it matters)
Thanks again
oae08 said:
Thanks guys, ok I have managed to create the scenario but I was under the impression that this button can be put in the quick toggles but I cannot find it. Where do you find the button?
I can only see it as a widget. (I am using nova launcher if it matters)
Thanks again
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quick panel : only bixby routine must be on
and yes u must put the widget if u select routine work if START
carlitobahsoun said:
quick panel : only bixby routine must be on
and yes u must put the widget if u select routine work if START
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Thanks bro, so there isn't any way to put this 'button' except as a widget in the homescreen? No way to put it for example in edge panel or quick toggles etc.. ?
oae08 said:
Thanks bro, so there isn't any way to put this 'button' except as a widget in the homescreen? No way to put it for example in edge panel or quick toggles etc.. ?
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if i found a way will tell u , but till now not figured
There are apps I have used in the past that create shortcuts to system tasks that appear as apps, however I don't know if it's compatible with Bixby Routines. Will try at lunch and see what I can find
mtm1401 said:
There are apps I have used in the past that create shortcuts to system tasks that appear as apps, however I don't know if it's compatible with Bixby Routines. Will try at lunch and see what I can find
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carlitobahsoun said:
if i found a way will tell u , but till now not figured
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I have found from the galaxy store the app called widget edge that would allow you to add widgets to the edge feature.
For now this solves my problem in a way. If you think of other solutions please let me know.

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