I use public wifi in my school. I registered it and it s connected every time i turn it on. I have a good speed(58Mbps), OPEN security and a IP address. I used an app to moniter the data useage and there is a small amount of data use when i keep the wifi connected.
ANYONE KNOWS WHY??
THANKS A LOT.
ok not sure I am following you.
in the title you say wifi is not working yet you say you have a IP and it is connected then you say that you see data passed. So what is not working?
When you have wifi on at school can you browse the web?
Were is the data that you see 3G or wifi?
Why do you think that wifi is not working?
are you getting errors?
guess I am saying we need more to go on here. Details man we need details.
If I had to guess
If the small amount of data that you see is in 3G then that may be the phone "signing out" of 3G
If the data is on wifi then it is the phone registering on the network.
but still need more details.
Pmac25 said:
ok not sure I am following you.
in the title you say wifi is not working yet you say you have a IP and it is connected then you say that you see data passed. So what is not working?
When you have wifi on at school can you browse the web?
Were is the data that you see 3G or wifi?
Why do you think that wifi is not working?
are you getting errors?
guess I am saying we need more to go on here. Details man we need details.
If I had to guess
If the small amount of data that you see is in 3G then that may be the phone "signing out" of 3G
If the data is on wifi then it is the phone registering on the network.
but still need more details.
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Okey, I should not say wifi is not working. It is connected for sure, but when i use the browser or the market or any app that requires internet connection it never works. It does not show web page, app store content or anything from the internet. Maybe it is my phone? this phone works in some other spot in my school,but no way to use wifi in my own dorm.
Pmac25 said:
ok not sure I am following you.
in the title you say wifi is not working yet you say you have a IP and it is connected then you say that you see data passed. So what is not working?
When you have wifi on at school can you browse the web?
Were is the data that you see 3G or wifi?
Why do you think that wifi is not working?
are you getting errors?
guess I am saying we need more to go on here. Details man we need details.
If I had to guess
If the small amount of data that you see is in 3G then that may be the phone "signing out" of 3G
If the data is on wifi then it is the phone registering on the network.
but still need more details.
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and also I turn off 3G when I have wifi, you know some widgets can help turning off 3G, so I can save some data. It is just the wifi data count that shows a data use.
I am pretty sure it is this phone s problem. I just got my ipod touch and I test the wifi on itouch. Touch works perfect. Why this good looking captivate has so many problems?
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There have been a few discussions about this, but I have yet to find a solution that works for me...
I flashed CM6 today and now I'm finding that when I enable wifi, my 3g data connection is lost. Not sure this is really a CM problem, I just want to find a fix.
My setup:
Nexus One - CM6.RC1 - FRF91
williec30 said:
There have been a few discussions about this, but I have yet to find a solution that works for me...
I flashed CM6 today and now I'm finding that when I enable wifi, my 3g data connection is lost. Not sure this is really a CM problem, I just want to find a fix.
My setup:
Nexus One - CM6.RC1 - FRF91
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what do you mean it's lost.. when you're turning Wifi on, that's the whole point (that you want to use your Wifi connection for data, and not your mobile 3G data.) Maybe I'm not understanding you?
pakraider said:
what do you mean it's lost.. when you're turning Wifi on, that's the whole point (that you want to use your Wifi connection for data, and not your mobile 3G data.) Maybe I'm not understanding you?
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Even with wifi on you still need 3g data to send and receive MMS. I can't replicate this problem, though, so I'm afraid I'm not much help. All I can suggest is trying a full wipe of everything but battery and rotate stats and try to flash it again. See if that helps.
It works fine for me. Are you sure you are confussing not having both icons in the notification bar with 3g being off?
I answered this question a few months ago too.
Your 3g is not lost, it just hides the icon. Go into settings and look what network you are still connected to for yourself, it will still say 3g. If you were to send or receive an mms the 3g icon would briefly pop up, send the message, then disappear. Your phone is working just fine
thanks for the help... @roger, you are correct, i didn't realize that the icon was hidden vs. actually turned off, nor did i think to go check the actual service rather than rely on the icon
Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone knows if when I connect to the internet using a WIFI connection (whether its one I own or a public one)...does that count as "data usage" on my bill?
The reason I ask is because I'm on tmobile and a most of you probably already know, they lowered the cap to 5gbs of data a month and after you go past that limit you'll still have data connection but it'll be super slow (most likely EDGE speeds) until your new billing cycle begins. I'm currently at 4.8gbs already (watching youtube videos, using the internet, xda, etc) so I want to know if I can use an open WIFI connection without worrying about going past 5gbs.
Thanks.
no it wont count as data usage.
britoso said:
no it wont count as data usage.
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Thank you britoso
make sure you go to Wifi advance settings and select "Wifi sleep policy" accordingly (I suggest to put it on "Never")
If you don't do so, Android will turn off Wifi and switch to mobile data when your screen is off or not plugged in.
houzuoguo said:
make sure you go to Wifi advance settings and select "Wifi sleep policy" accordingly (I suggest to put it on "Never")
If you don't do so, Android will turn off Wifi and switch to mobile data when your screen is off or not plugged in.
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Thank you, I'll make sure I do that then.
note that the wifi sleep policy will only work if you are running FRG83 (2.2.1) unless you are VERY lucky to not experience the bug on 2.2
edit: nvm just saw you're running CM 6.1 ^^
mobile data
also if you really want to not use any of your mobile data you can go to settings>wireless and networks>mobile network settings and turn off data, then you will only use data over wifi and won't use any more data
Use app 3G Watchdog to monitor & manage your 3G data.
galaxys said:
Use app 3G Watchdog to monitor & manage your 3G data.
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Thank you so much, i wasn't aware of an app like this. But it'll be so useful to me.
So I have somewhat of a strange issue with my wi-fi on my captivate. At home, my WiFi works great, no issuses. But when I go to my college, I can scan and connect to the WiFi spots but it still acts like I'm not connected. No data apps work at all, everything 'Fails to connect'
Using Wifi Analyzer, I see that its a strong connection. Even tried connecting to different channels, walking around trying different hot spots.. still no difference.
Why would my phone do that? Is there different kinds of WiFi networks phones cant connect to? But like i said, it see's and connects to the hot-spots there, just acts likes theres no data..
YoungGun821 said:
So I have somewhat of a strange issue with my wi-fi on my captivate. At home, my WiFi works great, no issuses. But when I go to my college, I can scan and connect to the WiFi spots but it still acts like I'm not connected. No data apps work at all, everything 'Fails to connect'
Using Wifi Analyzer, I see that its a strong connection. Even tried connecting to different channels, walking around trying different hot spots.. still no difference.
Why would my phone do that? Is there different kinds of WiFi networks phones cant connect to? But like i said, it see's and connects to the hot-spots there, just acts likes theres no data..
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I had this issue last night when I was at a Hilton. IT saw the connection and connected but no data transfer. Found that when I connected to my laptop it redirected me to a page to enter the pswrd. So when I connected my phone again I loaded up the page from the laptop and entered the code. then it worked. Not sure if it helps
When you connect to the open wifi network simply open your browser and you should find instructions for that establishments network.
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I started having a similar issue. I connect and get no data connection anytime I'm on wifi. It's happening on stock 2.1 and all 2.2 roms. After about two weeks of this, I called and am getting a warranty repair. I've had this phone since early august and never had any wifi problems.
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bornjamerican said:
When you connect to the open wifi network simply open your browser and you should find instructions for that establishments network.
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explain please?
same problem here connects with good signal no data connection?????
driving me crazy!
works @ home no problem?
TommyZee said:
explain please?
same problem here connects with good signal no data connection?????
driving me crazy!
works @ home no problem?
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When you connect to the connection that is not giving data, open your browser. Some places instead of useing a pin code use a webpage where you input the code.
mikeinak said:
I started having a similar issue. I connect and get no data connection anytime I'm on wifi. It's happening on stock 2.1 and all 2.2 roms. After about two weeks of this, I called and am getting a warranty repair. I've had this phone since early august and never had any wifi problems.
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please let me know if repair does indeed fix the problem?
TNX
zelendel said:
When you connect to the connection that is not giving data, open your browser. Some places instead of useing a pin code use a webpage where you input the code.
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open network at Denny's Restaurant
connect not a problem
no pin needed?
have breakfast with no data, go home and works fine on my wifi and I can hook to my neighbors wifi and hers is an open network?????
So I will turn on wifi on my phone but for some reason it still shows the 3G bar and I get not signal at my house so when i try to load up webpages its clearly trying to use my non existent data signal rather than the wifi to load thing. why is it doing this? it's supposed to override the data but its not.
shadowswithin said:
So I will turn on wifi on my phone but for some reason it still shows the 3G bar and I get not signal at my house so when i try to load up webpages its clearly trying to use my non existent data signal rather than the wifi to load thing. why is it doing this? it's supposed to override the data but its not.
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I would troubleshoot your network. The signal bars for cellular do not go away when connected to WiFi, so I would not suspect that is a symptom.
well i am aware of my router being complete crap but im not saying the cellular bars im saying even though wifi is enabled it still trying to use data instead of wifi.
shadowswithin said:
well i am aware of my router being complete crap but im not saying the cellular bars im saying even though wifi is enabled it still trying to use data instead of wifi.
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How are you measuring that?
Check your IP address and see if you can verify from that.
All I know is that I've had wireless issues since day one with my turbo, in fact so bad that I just never use anymore (yea sucks)
I am at my inlaws, using my laptop to work all day on the wifi and connection is great. on my Turbo - the wifi keeps stopping, hiccupping, etc. I have to keep turning on/off, etc. to get stuff to work. I just gave up.
There are other threads on the Motorola Forum with similar issues.
Wish we could figure out what magic settings are necessary to make wifi stable.
Could not find an app where once Wifi is connected, Mobile Data is disable and enable when there is no Wifi connection.
Hope someone can help, thank you.
peanuts3 said:
Could not find an app where once Wifi is connected, Mobile Data is disable and enable when there is no Wifi connection.
Hope someone can help, thank you.
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when the wifi is connected mobile data automatically turns off you dont need a app :/
Thanks are you referring to the Auto Network Switch under the Wifi setting?
When I set to Yes it gave a warning that it may auto switch to Mobile Data.
Suspect that if Wifi is not strong but still connected, it may switch to Mobile Data to get better connection which I do not want.
Pakman123 said:
when the wifi is connected mobile data automatically turns off you dont need a app :/
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peanuts3 said:
Suspect that if Wifi is not strong but still connected, it may switch to Mobile Data to get better connection which I do not want.
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I'm in the complete opposite camp, how I wish there's an option for the phone to automatically switch to mobile data when the wifi becomes practically unusable.
There's a wifi deadspot in my house where I often use the phone, and contrary to what you suspect, my observations indicate that as long as there's a wifi connection, no matter how weak the signal, the phone will try its best to send and receive packets over wifi.
I usually have to manually switch off wifi.
Thanks for your feedback.
I will monitor whether the outcome is similar like yours.
I will turn ON both the Mobile Data and Wifi and using the Wifi preference setting.
If it works as you have stated, I will be very happy.
My priority is saving the cost from Mobile Data which is expensive to me.
I would like to control all downloads/updates of apps through Wifi.
Will use Mobile Data only when Wifi is not available/connected.
mhaha said:
I'm in the complete opposite camp, how I wish there's an option for the phone to automatically switch to mobile data when the wifi becomes practically unusable.
There's a wifi deadspot in my house where I often use the phone, and contrary to what you suspect, my observations indicate that as long as there's a wifi connection, no matter how weak the signal, the phone will try its best to send and receive packets over wifi.
I usually have to manually switch off wifi.
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There is an option in developer settings to keep mobile data active even when Wi-Fi is connected. That may help with your Wi-Fi dead zone.
I think this option works for one device only.
I would rather recommend deploying a repeater for the Wifi signal, which will serves all devices at the dead spot.
A simple repeater should cost about USD10/
carto-man said:
There is an option in developer settings to keep mobile data active even when Wi-Fi is connected. That may help with your Wi-Fi dead zone.
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Thanks Pakman123 and mhaha, for sharing your experience.
So far testing as recommended works according to your views.
For mhaha, I believe a wifi signal repeater set up will resolve your concern.
peanuts3 said:
Thanks for your feedback.
I will monitor whether the outcome is similar like yours.
I will turn ON both the Mobile Data and Wifi and using the Wifi preference setting.
If it works as you have stated, I will be very happy.
My priority is saving the cost from Mobile Data which is expensive to me.
I would like to control all downloads/updates of apps through Wifi.
Will use Mobile Data only when Wifi is not available/connected.
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You can look at which apps are thirsty data eaters in settings under mobile data usage. Then click on the hungry app, untick background data.
Turning off background data will keep the apps restricted to WiFi slurping.
Thanks for looking up.
Appreciate your good suggestion.
Didgesteve said:
You can look at which apps are thirsty data eaters in settings under mobile data usage. Then click on the hungry app, untick background data.
Turning off background data will keep the apps restricted to WiFi slurping.
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