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I do not have location based WiFi enabled, but my WiFi occasionally turns on by itself at home. Any idea why? Anyone else have this happen?
omnius1 said:
I do not have location based WiFi enabled, but my WiFi occasionally turns on by itself at home. Any idea why? Anyone else have this happen?
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always on wifi is a feature of 4.3 for data saving.go to wifi in setting and press menu key and in advanced seting turn it off
Same here. Already tried deactivating all the options in the advance setting. Will monitor if it will still persist.
Maybe you have installed "Battery Guru" / "DU Battery Saver". I don't remember which one of them was turning on my wifi (I'm almost sure it was "Battery Guru", though). So if this is your case, look for those apps settings and turn on the option that allows them to turn on wifi.
omnius1 said:
I do not have location based WiFi enabled, but my WiFi occasionally turns on by itself at home. Any idea why? Anyone else have this happen?
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Have you use the Batery Guru App?
Check the options for Google location services, there's a wifi option.
omnius1 said:
I do not have location based WiFi enabled, but my WiFi occasionally turns on by itself at home. Any idea why? Anyone else have this happen?
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It could be an app that you have installed that you have given permission to activate WiFi with out noticing?
All types of apps ask for this kind of permission, not just power management apps.
Do you have bad signal in your house? Maybe it's reverting to mobile data due to bad signal? Mine does it in some parts of my house.
Edit : I'm talking about wifi signal
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acidrums4 said:
Maybe you have installed "Battery Guru" / "DU Battery Saver". I don't remember which one of them was turning on my wifi (I'm almost sure it was "Battery Guru", though). So if this is your case, look for those apps settings and turn on the option that allows them to turn on wifi.
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Brianlymtb said:
Have you use the Batery Guru App?
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No, not installed, nor anything like that
JuicyBrah said:
Check the options for Google location services, there's a wifi option.
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I have it off already
e4steveb said:
It could be an app that you have installed that you have given permission to activate WiFi with out noticing?
All types of apps ask for this kind of permission, not just power management apps.
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I'm suspicious it might be Aviate Launcher. Uninstalled and hasn't happened since but I'll keep watching to see if it happens again
devilkin said:
Do you have bad signal in your house? Maybe it's reverting to mobile data due to bad signal? Mine does it in some parts of my house.
Edit : I'm talking about wifi signal
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No, that wasn't it
This is the settings you want in BatteryGuru to stop the wifi turning on and off randomly.
Hey Guys , I found a solution to this problem .
Go to settings> WiFi> advanced . Then untick "Scanning always available" . This would solve the problem .
I would like to point out that Sony support team was replying useless software repair emails as solution to this . Kindly understand problem and reply accordingly .
there are some apps that can turn your wifi, like viber. for viber go to settings, general and there you should the wifi setting
Maybe a silly question for some but is there a way to only connect to a WiFi upon selecting it and disable automatic connection of known WiFi networks?
My dash cam is WiFi and broadcasts an SSID. My phone thinks it's a good internet connection and automatically jumps to WiFi. Essentially i have no connection whenever i drive. Obviously i could turn it off every time i get near my car and back on when i get out buuuut I'm lazy lol and I've forgotten to many times already. Anyways PCs have a priority (use other connections first) sort of thing. Is this a feature or does anyone have an app? I'll research but though I'd ask. Thanks
Genesis730 said:
Maybe a silly question for some but is there a way to only connect to a WiFi upon selecting it and disable automatic connection of known WiFi networks?
My dash cam is WiFi and broadcasts an SSID. My phone thinks it's a good internet connection and automatically jumps to WiFi. Essentially i have no connection whenever i drive. Obviously i could turn it off every time i get near my car and back on when i get out buuuut I'm lazy lol and I've forgotten to many times already. Anyways PCs have a priority (use other connections first) sort of thing. Is this a feature or does anyone have an app? I'll research but though I'd ask. Thanks
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If you select that WiFi connection, you can disable the autoreconnect option...
Try this.
Settings > Connection > Wi-Fi > Advanced > Manage Networks > 'your car'. Un-tick Auto reconnect.
Also, under Advanced > Adaptive Wi-Fi > Network Exceptions, you could try removing your car Wi-Fi from staying connected.
Hope this helps. ☺
neither option described exists on my phone from what i can see
BlueFox721 said:
If you select that WiFi connection, you can disable the autoreconnect option...
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I don't see a way to manage exceptions
kxdaorbit said:
Try this.
Settings > Connection > Wi-Fi > Advanced > Manage Networks > 'your car'. Un-tick Auto reconnect.
Also, under Advanced > Adaptive Wi-Fi > Network Exceptions, you could try removing your car Wi-Fi from staying connected.
Hope this helps.
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No way to turn off auto-reconnect
I'm using a UK Exynos model. Maybe that's the difference.
These are my settings.
Why can't you select the dash cam in your phone's wifi settings and then "forget?" Especially when you're not within range of the camera?
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douger1957 said:
Why can't you select the dash cam in your phone's wifi settings and then "forget?" Especially when you're not within range of the camera?
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I really don't want to put the passcode in each time. Do you every time you connect to WiFi?
I have US unlocked and I can't find that option either. Kinda strange. It should be there ,so I would call Samsung , it might be a bug.
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That looks to be the solution... Damn missing auto-reconnect
Genesis730 said:
Maybe a silly question for some but is there a way to only connect to a WiFi upon selecting it and disable automatic connection of known WiFi networks?
My dash cam is WiFi and broadcasts an SSID. My phone thinks it's a good internet connection and automatically jumps to WiFi. Essentially i have no connection whenever i drive. Obviously i could turn it off every time i get near my car and back on when i get out buuuut I'm lazy lol and I've forgotten to many times already. Anyways PCs have a priority (use other connections first) sort of thing. Is this a feature or does anyone have an app? I'll research but though I'd ask. Thanks
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One idea is to use Trigger to control it.
bpleat said:
One idea is to use Trigger to control it.
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I'll look into that. Thanks!
Genesis730 said:
I'll look into that. Thanks!
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I think it is https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jwsoft.nfcactionlauncher
nuclearrage said:
I have US unlocked and I can't find that option either. Kinda strange. It should be there ,so I would call Samsung , it might be a bug.
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Wow, the unlocked version is missing features that Verizon is allowing us to use? Inconceivable!
Have you tried turning off 'Adaptive Wi-Fi' completely, turning it back on when needed?
My dashcam app attempts to manage the connection itself, you have to initially connect it through the app to enable this.
When you launch the app and go to view or download the video, it connects to the cam and does it's thing. If you come straight out of the app, it stays connected but if you exit viewing the cam within the app, it conveniently disconnects the wifi for you.
Obviously your dashcam might not be capable of this but I thought I'd post it anyway because it's an easy setting to miss on the badly translated app. I've got a DDPai cam BTW. Also, if your dashcam has an app that doesn't do this then it might be worth asking the developer to implement it.
I wonder if this will be a problem with GoPros too. They use the WiFi to connect.
I'll have to check it out when I get home.
FWIW
DLM
Has anyone figured out how to automatically turn off WiFi when there is no connection?
Not through Bixby routines, but you can do this from Settings.
Settings - Connections - Wi-Fi - (click 3-dot menu) Advanced - Switch To Mobile Data.
Devhux said:
Not through Bixby routines, but you can do this from Settings.
Settings - Connections - Wi-Fi - (click 3-dot menu) Advanced - Switch To Mobile Data.
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But does that actually turn off WiFi? It sounds like it just switches to data but doesn't turn off WiFi.
I know you're taking automation...but have you tried to set up a Bixby routine like "leave work" or "leave home" and have it turn off wifi when you go. Then an "I'm home" to turn back on
when when arrive at home...or whatever other location you're trying to do this from?
I know you're trying to stick to what's already in the phone with Bixby, but...it's worth to mention
"If this, then that" IFTTT, is one way to be able to IFTTT.
Tasker is another option.
There's also Smart Wifi Toggler.
steelersmb said:
But does that actually turn off WiFi? It sounds like it just switches to data but doesn't turn off WiFi.
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Hmm, good point.
so you can do: if "Wifi Signal Strength" less than x%" then "turn off wifi" within Bixby
or there is the plain old
"Switch to mobile data" in the adaptive wifi settings - "switch to mobile data whenever your wifi internet connect is slow or unstable"
wilbur said:
so you can do: if "Wifi Signal Strength" less than x%" then "turn off wifi" within Bixby
or there is the plain old
"Switch to mobile data" in the adaptive wifi settings - "switch to mobile data whenever your wifi internet connect is slow or unstable"
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Thanks for the tip however there isn't a "turn off wifi" available on the "then" screen.
Edit. Actually if you play around with he options you get it. Strange...
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geovass said:
Thanks for the tip however there isn't a "turn off wifi" available on the "then" screen.
Edit. Actually if you play around with he options you get it. Strange...
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LOL, and so continues the mysteries of Bixby. There must be someone really high up in the company hierarchy that loves Bixby or else by now it would have been discarded beside the road like an empty beer can.
geovass said:
Thanks for the tip however there isn't a "turn off wifi" available on the "then" screen.
Edit. Actually if you play around with he options you get it. Strange...
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So how did you play with the options to choose wifi to go off?
nixun said:
So how did you play with the options to choose wifi to go off?
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Ha! You need to add on the "if" section, the "place" and then it will show the WiFi in the actions lost. Then go back and remove the "place" variable!
Wicked eh? Lol
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If you include WiFi in the "if" it doesn't offer WiFi in the "then"
--obviously it won't be able to continue to monitor wifi strength after you have turned it off--
But it does work using tips above...
I only use Wi-Fi at home so just setting up the routine for if I'm home, Wi-Fi turns on. If I leave home, it turns it back off. I suppose you could set up multiple routines with different places marked but we shouldn't have to do that
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If you include WiFi in the "if" it doesn't offer WiFi in the "then"
--obviously it won't be able to continue to monitor wifi strength after you have turned it off--
But it does work using tips above...
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I have tried but no luck. The routine has been set (I added 5% as WiFi strength) but never triggered. I have changed it now to 15% and will try again.
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Use inverse logic. (it might be good for you):
turn off the wifi!
set bixby routines:
if home then wifi on
if XXX then wifi on
This is only good if you know where you want to use the WIFI.
??? Isn't it right there? "Turn on wifi automatically". When you use a network often, you will get a notification that it is added to a list of frequent used networks. It will turn on wifi you are in those arrive at those places with the frequently used wifi. I have atleast noticed that the WiFi is off sometimes, but connects when I arrive at my friend's house for example, it connects to the WiFi. You can
My old LG phone had this option but I can't find it in this. On the Bixby routines app it allows me to have it enable wifi when I get home but won't let me set it up to disable it when I leave the house.
Mudig said:
My old LG phone had this option but I can't find it in this. On the Bixby routines app it allows me to have it enable wifi when I get home but won't let me set it up to disable it when I leave the house.
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this : https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79082143&postcount=4
Not exactly what you want, but turn on developer mode and enable Wi-Fi power saving mode may help.
Get IFTTT app - you can do that & tons of other cool automatic tasks. Even turning it on when you get home.
Lock-N-Load said:
Get IFTTT app - you can do that & tons of other cool automatic tasks. Even turning it on when you get home.
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Hi, is this a safe app,ifttt?
Hope it doesn't have any adverse effect on the battery.
Thanks
Actually you can turn off Wi-Fi in Bixby routines.
Go to a routine, edit, in "then" select add or plus, Wi-Fi, select "on" or "off".
You can set it up upon leaving "X" location, turn off Wi-Fi or you can do it by a specific time to turn it off
jdanielsantiago25 said:
Actually you can turn off Wi-Fi in Bixby routines.
Go to a routine, edit, in "then" select add or plus, Wi-Fi, select "on" or "off".
You can set it up upon leaving "X" location, turn off Wi-Fi or you can do it by a specific time to turn it off
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I don't see the option to set it up for leaving X location?
Mudig said:
I don't see the option to set it up for leaving X location?
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If you set a routine to activate wifi in a location, leaving that location will disable wifi
Please post best Bixby routines and routines+ options. (Wifi on/off, driving options....)
At the moment I need option to automatically connect to Buds+ Buds pro if someone call me. (or at least try to connect if am connect to other device)
And how can I set to automatically enable mobile data when I received MMS ( I have definition in routines to disable mobile data if I am on Wifi)
but you would have to have buds pro in your ears in order for it to connect..?
Post Nine said:
but you would have to have buds pro in your ears in order for it to connect..?
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Yes of course. I listen to music on my laptop. But when someone calls I have to switch Buds to S21 ultra first then answear call. Or answear call and quickly transfer call to buds... Very anoying
I just found out if I set on routines mobile data off when I am on Wifi... Other routine with Wifi doesnt work (If Wifi have only 1 bar to disconnect wifi....)
Beso said:
I just found out if I set on routines mobile data off when I am on Wifi... Other routine with Wifi doesnt work (If Wifi have only 1 bar to disconnect wifi....)
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Could you elaborate on that last line please? I'm not sure what that means...
enigmaamit said:
Could you elaborate on that last line please? I'm not sure what that means...
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I have two Bixby routines containing wifi
1. If Wifi signal is below 1 or less thden shutdown WIfi
2. If Connectect to specific WIfi, then Disconect mobile data...
Only one of them at the time works....
Beso said:
I have two Bixby routines containing wifi
1. If Wifi signal is below 1 or less thden shutdown WIfi
2. If Connectect to specific WIfi, then Disconect mobile data...
Only one of them at the time works....
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I was sure android shut down mobile data when its connected to wifi automatically, am I wrong?
joloxx9joloxx9 said:
I was sure android shut down mobile data when its connected to wifi automatically, am I wrong?
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Dont know. I think not. cos if I receive MMS with mobile data off and wifi on I cant get it. if I have mobile data enabled and I am also connected to wifi I receive MMS.
Beso said:
Dont know. I think not. cos if I receive MMS with mobile data off and wifi on I cant get it. if I have mobile data enabled and I am also connected to wifi I receive MMS.
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Well, better check it as BBS/Gsam says that mobile data is off when wifi is connected.
joloxx9joloxx9 said:
I was sure android shut down mobile data when its connected to wifi automatically, am I wrong?
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No, as far as I have observed it's behaviour, it stays connected, and will kick in when WiFi is still connected but unstable or slow or no internet available.
Also, VoLTE calls are made via mobile data even when connected to WiFi (unless you have WiFi calling enabled).
LTE is not completely disabled when WiFi is connected unless you turn it off manually. At least that's my understanding...
Beso said:
1. If Wifi signal is below 1 or less thden shutdown WIfi
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What turns it back on?
Beso said:
Please post best Bixby routines and routines+ options. (Wifi on/off, driving options....)
At the moment I need option to automatically connect to Buds+ Buds pro if someone call me. (or at least try to connect if am connect to other device)
And how can I set to automatically enable mobile data when I received MMS ( I have definition in routines to disable mobile data if I am on Wifi)
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