I noticed that my AT&T HOX+ automatically connects to the "attwifi" hotspot at Starbucks for example, without prompting me. This is very annoying and a security risk. Annoying because it doesn't automatically log me in, I still have to go accept the agreement in the browser, so the data connection is broken. Also annoying because I'm on LTE and the wifi speeds on attwifi are horrible. A security issue because I'm not sure there's any validation done that it's indeed the AT&T network or it just sees the attwifi SSID that anyone could impersonate hence getting connected to random malicious networks.
Anyone seeing the same behavior? Please post what ROM you are running.
Any way to stop it (without disabling wifi)?
Any way to at least automatically log in? My old iPhone never prompted me to authenticate to the attwifi network, somehow it detected it was an AT&T device.
Re: [Q] [AT&T] Does your AT&T HOX+ automatically connect to "attwifi"?
I have to ask, why is it so difficult to disable WiFi?
That's your only real option, use the Sony app to disable WiFi while you're at your Starbucks location
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It's not hard to do it, it's just that I have to remember to do it. Even the option "Block network notifications" for the attwifi network doesn't seem to do it.
There's gotta be the right AT&T apk that perhaps could be replaced by the Telus apk, assuming that doesn't do anything similar. Or the hard-coded attwifi string somewhere that could be replaced with a dummy value.... Hopefully a dev will see this thread and know where to look.
As for auto login, I found this thread.
Which Sony app is that? Something like the Motorola Smart Actions? I've used Llama in the past for other purposes and I remember you could set an event, I guess something like "on connect to attwifi - turn wifi off"
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sirxdroid said:
It's not hard to do it, it's just that I have to remember to do it. Even the option "Block network notifications" for the attwifi network doesn't seem to do it.
There's gotta be the right AT&T apk that perhaps could be replaced by the Telus apk, assuming that doesn't do anything similar. Or the hard-coded attwifi string somewhere that could be replaced with a dummy value.... Hopefully a dev will see this thread and know where to look.
As for auto login, I found this thread.
Which Sony app is that? Something like the Motorola Smart Actions? I've used Llama in the past for other purposes and I remember you could set an event, I guess something like "on connect to attwifi - turn wifi off"
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Nevermind the Sony app doesn't have location as a trigger
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Re: [Q] [AT&T] Does your AT&T HOX+ automatically connect to "attwifi"?
This is the sort of issue tasker was designed for
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AndroHero said:
This is the sort of issue tasker was designed for
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That's more of a band-aid solution. I'd like to see this obnoxious "feature" removed by a custom ROM.
Re: [Q] [AT&T] Does your AT&T HOX+ automatically connect to "attwifi"?
Because the hotspot is embedded inside the kernel. Can't change unless you install a custom kernel.
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pradeepd said:
Because the hotspot is embedded inside the kernel. Can't change unless you install a custom kernel.
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Interesting. Blackout has a custom kernel, maybe they can undo AT&T's feature.
sirxdroid said:
Interesting. Blackout has a custom kernel, maybe they can undo AT&T's feature.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25897867
see what a google search got me
superchilpil said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25897867
see what a google search got me
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Oh man thanks for the find! I gotta try this asap. Believe me, I did Google and found only reports of the problem but no solution. I guess I have to take a course in advanced Google search
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Oh man thanks for the find! I gotta try this asap. Believe me, I did Google and found only reports of the problem but no solution. I guess I have to take a course in advanced Google search
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I just typed remove attwifi
Well there you go, wasn't so hard to remove
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superchilpil said:
I just typed remove attwifi
Well there you go, wasn't so hard to remove
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Well yeah, that's what happens when you over-think searches Thanks again Sir!
I tried the mod and unfortunately if I make any changes to /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf wifi no longer starts, it shows "Error". I think there's something else going on that's checking for the presence of that entry. I tried changing the SSID, no luck either.
Anyone able to get it work?
In other news, I discovered that /system/app/ATT_Hotspot.apk is what does the auto login to the attwifi network and a little orange notification icon shows up, something like "welcome to the AT&T network".
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I tried the mod and unfortunately if I make any changes to /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf wifi no longer starts, it shows "Error". I think there's something else going on that's checking for the presence of that entry. I tried changing the SSID, no luck either.
Anyone able to get it work?
In other news, I discovered that /system/app/ATT_Hotspot.apk is what does the auto login to the attwifi network and a little orange notification icon shows up, something like "welcome to the AT&T network".
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Did you restart?
If that's the app that's doing it then freeze it
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Did you restart?
If that's the app that's doing it then freeze it
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Yes, I did restart. That's not the app that's doing the connection, it's the app that automatically logs you in, after you are already connected to attwifi so you don't have to manually accept the agreement.
Ah, ES File Explorer screwed me! First time I use it to edit a file and what it did it saved the original file as a .bak and created a new file with my changes. The problem is that the new file is owned by root and rw by root only, but the original conf file is owned by system:wifi and 660 perms. Once I fixed ownership and perms, wifi starts even without the attwifi entry.
So yes, we can remove the attwifi entry, but there's still a problem: once you manually connect to attwifi once, the entry is put back in and cannot be removed via the UI, you have to edit the file all over again. It seems that we need a proper fix from a ROM developer to allow the UI to forget the attwifi entry, it must be hard-coded that the attwifi entry is not editable.
This is probably a stupid question (because it's so simple, but I didn't see anyone mention they tried it), but did you try disabling the AT&T Hot Spots app?
pazzo02 said:
This is probably a stupid question (because it's so simple, but I didn't see anyone mention they tried it), but did you try disabling the AT&T Hot Spots app?
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Yes of course. That has nothing to do with establishing the connection. It only authenticates you to the AT&T network once you are already connected to attwifi. Disabling it makes it worse because you end up with a broken data connection: you are connected to attwifi but you have not clicked "accept" yet in the browser. That app implements WISPr.
Hey im trying to switch between HSPA and GSM but i dont even have the network mode setting on my phone for some reason i dont know what happened to it and it would really come in handy right now so if you know why or how to get it back could you please help me out?
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Hey im trying to switch between HSPA and GSM but i dont even have the network mode setting on my phone for some reason i dont know what happened to it and it would really come in handy right now so if you know why or how to get it back could you please help me out?
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Usually it's in the settings > wireless and networks
In there, on some roms it appears in some "more.." option within the section, then "mobile networks"
But on some roms it appears just as "mobile networks" and to switch to 2g should be there..?
Some confuse it with the section named "data usage"
You have not specified which rom(gb, ics?) you are using hehe but i hope that helps.. i dont remember the wireless and networks setting being any different or be missing on any rom at all, it's always the first option in the settings.
The phones are restricted by the modem so they are on automatic. You can turn data off but cannot switch modes.
Tethering is connecting properly, and my laptop connects, but, I get a "no internet" and DNS lookup
error? I've tried wide open & with a password, no luck. I didn't see anything in the developer options
or anything...stock, no root. Did this before the 30o update and patch also.
Ok, what did I miss?
p51d007 said:
Tethering is connecting properly, and my laptop connects, but, I get a "no internet" and DNS lookup
error? I've tried wide open & with a password, no luck. I didn't see anything in the developer options
or anything...stock, no root. Did this before the 30o update and patch also.
Ok, what did I miss?
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How do you have your HAM2 setup for tethering? I use my MT2-L03 for tethering to my laptop all the time with WPA2 PSK security. You mention the 30 update?? Which model are you using? I have B126 firmware.
Also, what browser are you using? If you're using IE, try changing the LAN settings to "Automatically detect settings". I don't have any issues with Chrome or Firefox.
[SOLUTION] Tethering problem
Found it....
In developer options, mock locations was not turned on. Once I did, it connects WITH internet access.
p51d007 said:
Found it....
In developer options, mock locations was not turned on. Once I did, it connects WITH internet access.
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Awesome...although, mine is disabled in developer options and still works fine.
USHAM2 said:
Awesome...although, mine is disabled in developer options and still works fine.
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Modern technology...ain't it great?
Sometimes I wish we could go back to tubes (valves)....Life was so much easier trying to figure something out by looking
for a burned out component, or using a meter or O-scope to find a problem. Kind of hard to look or listen for a 1 or a 0
out of place LOL.
Give me an old Simpson 260 and a Tektronics dual trace scope and WATCH OUT! LOL.
I'm currently having trouble with this one error I found in my Sync settings. The "Sync App Data" is flagging me an error and I've tried everything from resetting a password to going back and forth on my Google dashboard online.
Kind of ticked off not being able to access my Google Play Store because of this. I'm open to any solutions. Also wondering have anybody else had this problem?
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I'm currently having trouble with this one error I found in my Sync settings. The "Sync App Data" is flagging me an error and I've tried everything from resetting a password to going back and forth on my Google dashboard online.
Kind of ticked off not being able to access my Google Play Store because of this. I'm open to any solutions. Also wondering have anybody else had this problem?
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Go to settings/general/Google and click on your gmail account. Uncheck and recheck the sync box, see if it syncs. Then go to settings/general/More networks/Mobile networks and see if Mobile Data is checked. If it is click on Network mode right below Mobile Data and make sure you are on LTE/CDMA and not Automatic. After that is the internet working on your device ? If not maybe they are working on the tower in your area ?
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Go to settings/general/Google and click on your gmail account. Uncheck and recheck the sync box, see if it syncs. Then go to settings/general/More networks/Mobile networks and see if Mobile Data is checked. If it is click on Network mode right below Mobile Data and make sure you are on LTE/CDMA and not Automatic. After that is the internet working on your device ? If not maybe they are working on the tower in your area ?
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Yep, went through my settings and everything checks out. As far as the internet, it has been working normal all this time. Also needed to note here that the last time it was synced is dated 02/13/2015 - 8:53 AM.
Also, when I'm playing a game (WWE Immortals or Injustice: Gods Among Us to be exact) and attempt to use an in app purchase, both games will give me the message "Cannot Connect To Google Play".
I am currently connected to WiFi via SSID. How do I disconnect that current connection?
You should be able to see the list of remembered networks in Settings->Wifi Settings on the watch. Scroll down the list and the option should pop up.
neezy13 said:
You should be able to see the list of remembered networks in Settings->Wifi Settings on the watch. Scroll down the list and the option should pop up.
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Thanks for the reply, but I did not want to change the settings but wanted remove a WiFi connection.
Since I am on BL, can not find a benefit for having it. Do not want it just seeking other WiFi signals.
cyaclone said:
Thanks for the reply, but I did not want to change the settings but wanted remove a WiFi connection.
Since I am on BL, can not find a benefit for having it. Do not want it just seeking other WiFi signals.
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Turning off Cloud Sync in the Android Wear app will disable the wifi connection.
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Just found in the settings a On or OFF mode. That was simple.