[Q] S3 Wifi, Roaming and Time Issue. Please help - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am away form home now and facing some frustrating issues with my new S3.
1. I cant connect to any WIFI network though the WIFI connection has very good signal strength. I always get the msg 'Network disabled. Poor Connection'. There is nothing wrong with the WIFI as i can connect it with my laptop and my buddy could connect to it using his IPhone.
2. My roaming time is completely wrong. It does not follow the time of the country I am in. It is showing the same time as my home country network. Shouldnt it automatically detect the network and shows the correct time like Iphone?

99heyho said:
I am away form home now and facing some frustrating issues with my new S3.
1. I cant connect to any WIFI network though the WIFI connection has very good signal strength. I always get the msg 'Network disabled. Poor Connection'. There is nothing wrong with the WIFI as i can connect it with my laptop and my buddy could connect to it using his IPhone.
2. My roaming time is completely wrong. It does not follow the time of the country I am in. It is showing the same time as my home country network. Shouldnt it automatically detect the network and shows the correct time like Iphone?
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1. Restart the router & try just using 2.4Ghz in settings > wifi > advanced
2. Ensure: menu > settings > date & time > check [auto date & time] and [auto time zone]

UpInTheAir said:
1. Restart the router & try just using 2.4Ghz in settings > wifi > advanced
2. Ensure: menu > settings > date & time > check [auto date & time] and [auto time zone]
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1. I cant restart the router as i am connecting to the Hotel's wifi. Everything else can be connected to it except for this S3. I followed your instructions but it keps showing "Connecting". and nothing else happens.
2.I have already check both auto date & time and auto time zone earlier. But the problem still persists.
Please help
Beginnin to regret my decision to get a S3. So complicating!

If you happen to have a case on, remove it and try again.
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Turn off wifi, reboot, and turn on?
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99heyho said:
I am away form home now and facing some frustrating issues with my new S3.
1. I cant connect to any WIFI network though the WIFI connection has very good signal strength. I always get the msg 'Network disabled. Poor Connection'. There is nothing wrong with the WIFI as i can connect it with my laptop and my buddy could connect to it using his IPhone.
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Did you find how to fix it? I've got the same problem with wifi and I'm in roaming now.

noviak said:
Did you find how to fix it? I've got the same problem with wifi and I'm in roaming now.
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Hi, this is my first post, as I created my account specially with the purpose to answer you.
After being faced with the problem all day and reading all possible materials on the topic in google and here, my dad walked in and asked me why he is not able to connect to our home wireless connection.
This was when I retrieved my hope that the problem is not in the phone. And it was not! My iPhone, my laptop were able to obtain a internet connection in contrast to my other laptop and my S3! I restarted the rooter and everything was ok! Everbody got their internet dose !
So, most probably it isn't you!

Also have wifi problem, except it tells me it's an authentication error. I cannot connect to the WiFi unless I stand right next to it. Can't connect to WiFi anywhere (if you think it's the router in my house), even though the device detects the router. Sent it back to Samsung.

Ren Hayashi said:
Also have wifi problem, except it tells me it's an authentication error. I cannot connect to the WiFi unless I stand right next to it. Can't connect to WiFi anywhere (if you think it's the router in my house), even though the device detects the router. Sent it back to Samsung.
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Hey, I experienced the same problem. But in my case, I am able to connect to the AP, if I am using a static IP address in the SGS3 instead of DHCP. Same router, no settings changed there. Just configured a static IP.
Cheers,
Jaegermeister

Same problem
Tried everything still not working, took it back to samsung they said it's working fine any other device is connecting without a problem but the S3 wont (i have 15 S3 with this problem)
Thanks

Bring back the phones to Samsung!
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I'm also frequently getting the "Network disabled. Poor Connection" message when at home. I have 2 wifi routers:
- Buffalo WHR G54S
- Draytek 2920n
If I turn wifi off/on on the S3 it sometimes resolves the issue, but not always. Sometimes after turning off/on it shows a status of "Connected"but there is no internet connectivity. If I then switch to the other router I can sometimes (but not always) connect successfully.
I'm running Checkrom v5.5, and have tried both the Perseus and Siyah kernels - both have this problem.

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WiFi issue on my Hero...

Hello everybody!
Someone of you has noticed a poor WiFi reception on Hero?
I'm experiencing a poor WiFi reception in my house when Hero is connect to internet thru an access point.
What happen is that after WiFi connection has been established the phone tends to loose it and restart connection thru GSM/3G link.
That happen also if phone stay in the same place without moving around and also when phone is close to access point location.
Any idea about way to solve the problem?
Regards.
Alex
ale.agos said:
Hello everybody!
Someone of you has noticed a poor WiFi reception on Hero?
I'm experiencing a poor WiFi reception in my house when Hero is connect to internet thru an access point.
What happen is that after WiFi connection has been established the phone tends to loose it and restart connection thru GSM/3G link.
That happen also if phone stay in the same place without moving around and also when phone is close to access point location.
Any idea about way to solve the problem?
Regards.
Alex
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Just an upgrade on issue...
If I turn off data connection thru GSM/3G and switch on WiFi seem that WiFi connection is stable so maybe issue come when both data connection are enabled...
Anyway is annoying shout down each time data connection on GSM/3D and power on WiFi!
Regards.
i believe wifi goes idle when not in use. so it connect to 3g or edge. However there is an app if not various in the market already to help keep wifi always on..
Do a search for wifi and see for yourself.
minogue said:
i believe wifi goes idle when not in use. so it connect to 3g or edge. However there is an app if not various in the market already to help keep wifi always on..
Do a search for wifi and see for yourself.
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Thanks for suggestion!
At now I've solved turning off GSM/3G data connection when I'm at home anyway I guess that WiFi reception sometimes go away due to issue of the phone or maybe as way to save battery...
when that happen phone stay unconnected so I guess that should be better if I will check for apps that keep WiFi connection always working!
Alex
when the device goes into standby, the wifi is turned off to save battery poweer, and it will go back to 3G.
go into the wifi settings, press menu and select advanced.
select the timeout options
set to never and it will not turn off when in standby.
problem solved and you shouldn't have to turn off Mobile data, although with the settings widget on your homescreen turning mobile data off off each time is hardly going to ruin your life. in fact i tend to do this anyway, just cos i have spent too many years with windows mobile....
Here's an annoying bug I've found tho - on TMob UK
If I send an MMS from home, wifi on, it sits there, and doesn't send the message. Until I turn off wifi and 3G kicks in again.
Now I know for a fact that on my Magic, it was able to turn on 3g/HSPDA to send the message all by itself. Might have a look in thodse advanced settings tho to see if there is something I can do.. Not a biggie, just a bit of an annoyance.
Dayzz
Dayzee said:
Here's an annoying bug I've found tho - on TMob UK
If I send an MMS from home, wifi on, it sits there, and doesn't send the message. Until I turn off wifi and 3G kicks in again.
Now I know for a fact that on my Magic, it was able to turn on 3g/HSPDA to send the message all by itself. Might have a look in thodse advanced settings tho to see if there is something I can do.. Not a biggie, just a bit of an annoyance.
Dayzz
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I too, have been doing a search on Forums all over Google looking for a resolution to this.
I have noticed if Wi-Fi is enabled I am unable to send or receive MMS messages.
It is an annoyance having to turn Wi-Fi off each time also I am never to know if someone has tried to send a message in the first place.
Currently using T-Mobile G2 (rooted with MCR Rom 2.8) on T-Mobile UK

Wifi auto connect

This seems to be a problem with android itself. Wifi never automatically connects to saved networks when in range.
I have to use an app called wifi fixer to monitor my wifi connection- it connects to a wifi network that I have saved when it is in range.
Below were my original questions I posted in the general section by mistake. After a lot of searching I found the folder organizer app can create short cuts to folder or categories for apps. So I can have a short cut in the launcher that goes to all my games, or utilities.
I haven't figured out how to make the cell radio being turned of be persistent. So I just have my device set to airplane mode- but when I reboot it I have to turn the wifi back on.
DJ-VAN said:
1. I'm on StreakDroid 1.6.0 and everything is gravy cept for WIFI not connecting automatically. That seems to be a problem with Android itself. For me it is a problem because I'm not using a dataplan because I get free wifi through my cable co. I'm using csipsimple with my old gizmo5 account that I bought with my n810.
2. Does any launcher do app draws? I'm using Launcher pro and it would be nice if I could put a folder in the dock to store all my games.
3. Anyone know if I can use 2 bluetooth controllers with this on emulators? I'm still waiting on my Datel classic wiimote but it would be awesome if I could use two controllers.
4. How do I remove the No Sim card message? I use this as a wifi device and I had it set to airplane mode for a while but then I found the app "any cut" and made a short cut to turn off the cell radio. Apparently if I have it set to airplane mode it turns off wifi by default- and I thought that was the reason why wifi doesn't connect automatically but I still have to manually initialize wifi. I have wifi set to never sleep btw*
5. Turning off the cell radio isn't a persistent setting it seems. Does the cell radio still use battery power if there's no sim card in the device?
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Streak WIFI Issues
I am having the same problem. Running 2.2 with 318 baseband. Phone can find wifi but will not stay connected. Phone goes into an endless cycle of connecting and immediately disconnecting. I am able to get WIFI to work by putting the phone into airplane mode. Anyone have a fix??
Are you using the stock rom or dj_steve's? I've heard of people getting disconnected from wifi if the signal is weak. There's a way to turn of data on 3g under wireless settings. I believe that would prevent it from switching between 3g and wifi connections.
I don't really have this problem though. Once it connects to one of my saved networks it stays connected. It's just that android doesn't do this automatically when a saved network is in range.
WIFI Issues
I'm on stock rom. WIFI signal doesnt seem to be in the issue as I have been within 5 feet of the router and had the issue happen. I'm reluctant to turn 3G off as I need it on to make and receive calls in my house via Microcell.
You probably have to change that setting under wifi that puts the wifi radio to sleep when the screen turns off. I have mine set to never.
You may also want to run wifi fixer- which will automatically reconnect you when you get disconnected.
I'm going to try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=907772
The 2 programs that I use have helped me with my WIfi issues. Its not 100% but it does work 95+% for me.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/[email protected]/com.aebeinroth.wifihome
http://www.appbrain.com/app/blade-wifi-fix/com.bladewififix
Try rebooting your wireless router. I have 2 netgear wgr614's. One at home, the other at work. After several connect/disconnects, it goes in the connecting/disconnecting loop until I reboot the router. Go figure...
What I did that seems to have worked is to set up a static IP address instead of having the router assign it for me (DNS). Since then my Wifi connects every time. I could be wrong but it seems to have worked for me.
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I'm a dumba... You're correct. DHCP
jabreu203 said:
What I did that seems to have worked is to set up a static IP address instead of having the router assign it for me (DNS). Since then my Wifi connects every time. I could be wrong but it seems to have worked for me.
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You mean DHCP not DNS. Mine always connects when tuurning wifi on but if left on and my streaks sleeps for an extended amount of time it will not connect till I turn wiring off then back on. I also have wifi sleep policy set to never. Had that issue with nexus one as well.
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Prime won't connect to Wifi at work (fine at home)

I decided to bring my prime to work today and can’t seem to connect to the wifi here. My Thunderbolt and ipod connect to it just fine, but when I put the password in and press connect on my tablet, essentially nothing happens. It just goes back to the main wifi screen where I can choose it again and can select either Connect, Forget or Cancel. I tried forgetting and re-entering the pw. I did a soft reboot and it still doesn’t do anything when trying to connect.
I am running on AndroWookie, and have had this problem in the past but it would eventually connect on the 2nd or 3rd try.
What I find strange is that it still seems to remember my old SSID’s I’ve connected to in the past even though I did a full wipe of all data and formatted.
I can connect at home without issue, so I was wondering if there are any tricks I can use to make my prime connect to wifi here.
Thanks!
I was on vacation a couple of weeks ago, my Prime would not connect to 2 different wifi networks even when I typed in the SSID & password manually. Very discouraging!
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Have you tried to add network manually in wifi settings.
blaxican25 said:
Have you tried to add network manually in wifi settings.
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I will try this tomorrow. It seems strange that it can't or has trouble connecting to certain public wifi networks. My phone doesn't have this problem and they both have the same signal (checking in wifi testing app).
What is the strength of the networks? I often get this when the network is (very) weak...

[Q] Problems connecting home wifi

Hi, I have a Galaxy SII from AT&T and I have problems trying to connect the wifi at home, When I tried the mobile is connected just for a few seconds and then suddenly it is disconnected, but the wifi network still displayed. If I go to youtube, fb, twitter or any other application the icon shows the green arrow saying data is sending, but the orange arrow is not flashing. I tried to connect to other wifi (public places or friends) and it is working fine without disconnecting. One thing I notice is if I try to connect at home and start tune in, I will be connected always meanwhile tune in is running. My ISP is Century Link and my laptop and ipod don´t have problems, just the galaxy. I called the ISP and they said everything is fine with my signal and my modem. No I have the app wifi fixer running just to reconnect each time the mobile doesn't have wifi signal.
My galaxy is unrooted, running Android 4.0.4 Baseband I9100XXLQ6 Kernel 3.0.15-1114882 build number imm76d.xwlpy
I hope somebody can help me.
tried erasing your home wifi settings and re configure it?
might be a conflict.
Thank you, but i did it also i removed all the wifi network and still the same problem
gastonw said:
tried erasing your home wifi settings and re configure it?
might be a conflict.
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hugeband said:
Hi, I have a Galaxy SII from AT&T and I have problems trying to connect the wifi at home, When I tried the mobile is connected just for a few seconds and then suddenly it is disconnected, but the wifi network still displayed. If I go to youtube, fb, twitter or any other application the icon shows the green arrow saying data is sending, but the orange arrow is not flashing. I tried to connect to other wifi (public places or friends) and it is working fine without disconnecting. One thing I notice is if I try to connect at home and start tune in, I will be connected always meanwhile tune in is running. My ISP is Century Link and my laptop and ipod don´t have problems, just the galaxy. I called the ISP and they said everything is fine with my signal and my modem. No I have the app wifi fixer running just to reconnect each time the mobile doesn't have wifi signal.
My galaxy is unrooted, running Android 4.0.4 Baseband I9100XXLQ6 Kernel 3.0.15-1114882 build number imm76d.xwlpy
I hope somebody can help me.
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This will be hard to debug without further information.
You should try to take a look at the log files of your phone and your AP. On your phone use CatLog to record what is going on when you try to establish a Wifi connection. On the AP side the manual will tell you if and how you can access log file information of the AP.
i'm still smelling ip conflict....this might not be a phone problem but a router problem.
might wanna look into that.
FYI, though your question is general enough that an answer provided here may be relevant to you, this forum is for a device that is different from yours.
The AT&T Galaxy SII has its own forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1301
ctomgee said:
FYI, though your question is general enough that an answer provided here may be relevant to you, this forum is for a device that is different from yours.
The AT&T Galaxy SII has its own forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1301
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My Galaxy is SII I9100 unlocked, that's why I posted here my question. I don't have problems whit the carrier, it is with my home wifi only. I removed all the other saved wifi connections, made a factory restore, but still having problems. My modem is brand new, I have 2 weeks with it. all other devices connect correctly and don't loose the connection, even my Ipod, also I set a static IP to the sgsII without results. I only have internet for at max 40 secs then the wifi icon is showing just the green arrow (sending data) but no orange arrow (receive data). My only "solution" at the moment is us wifi fixer, I installed the cat log as one of the user responses but I don't know which word I have to track there are many WIFI.
try setting your router to dynamic assignation. I'm pretty sure that is an IP conflict.
Problems started - with the phone only - around the time you got the router?
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gastonw said:
try setting your router to dynamic assignation. I'm pretty sure that is an IP conflict.
Problems started - with the phone only - around the time you got the router?
from sii xda-ded
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Hi my router is in DHCP mode, I only have 3 devices connected, my laptop, Ipod and galaxy sII, the problem is present only with the phone, I followed this video and changed the wireless channel and the internet holds for a while but after 5 mins I don't have any response from the router. just the green arrow. Modem model Actiontec C1000A attached are some images of my router configuration as well the log, it shows the elapsed time between connection and disconnection it is because wifi fixer checks the connection and
tries to repair it if it not possible then turns off and on the wifi
I have the very same Problem! Internet works for a few seconds or minutes. Suddenly all downloads etc. stop and only one arrow in the wifi symbol is flashing. Tried a lot of things now. Have no problem with other networks.
What i tried:
g -> n (but one of my devices don't supports n =( )
20 to 40 MHZ -> No connection @ all
Fixed or dynamic ip -> same result
All other devices work great with my thompson router. Disable and Enable of the WIFI give's me a few more minutes with connection. Programmed now in tasker that wifi is disabled with display of...
Greatz
hugeband said:
My Galaxy is SII I9100 unlocked, that's why I posted here my question. I don't have problems whit the carrier, it is with my home wifi only. I removed all the other saved wifi connections, made a factory restore, but still having problems. My modem is brand new, I have 2 weeks with it. all other devices connect correctly and don't loose the connection, even my Ipod, also I set a static IP to the sgsII without results. I only have internet for at max 40 secs then the wifi icon is showing just the green arrow (sending data) but no orange arrow (receive data). My only "solution" at the moment is us wifi fixer, I installed the cat log as one of the user responses but I don't know which word I have to track there are many WIFI.
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You said it was "from AT&T", so I assumed you had an SGH-I777, which is the model AT&T sells. I stopped reading, so I missed where you said it was an i9100.
Anywho, try changing the channel on your wifi router.
Look at this guy & his S iii; doesn't ring a bell?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1769716
ctomgee said:
You said it was "from AT&T", so I assumed you had an SGH-I777, which is the model AT&T sells. I stopped reading, so I missed where you said it was an i9100.
Anywho, try changing the channel on your wifi router.
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I have changed the channel and it improves, but still disconnecting after 5 minutes
hugeband said:
I have changed the channel and it improves, but still disconnecting after 5 minutes
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So did you try all the other ones?
I tried with all the channels, still same problem, also with static IP and the problem still there, my only workaround is connect to wifi, start immediately tune in, and the mobile is able to receive emails, whatsapp, etc. but if I tried youtube, then tune in is disabled and the video starts the streaming but suddenly the mobile is not getting more data from the router, I'm able to watch just 1 video 2 min long
hugeband said:
I tried with all the channels, still same problem, also with static IP and the problem still there, my only workaround is connect to wifi, start immediately tune in, and the mobile is able to receive emails, whatsapp, etc. but if I tried youtube, then tune in is disabled and the video starts the streaming but suddenly the mobile is not getting more data from the router, I'm able to watch just 1 video 2 min long
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What should bother you is that you can connect to any wifi network, but your home's.
Burn that router down!
....or try another one.
yes, I will call to my ISP and ask for a new one. Sometimes I want just to watch some youtube videos without turn on the laptop or simply use my wifi to save some Mb from by dataplan
hugeband said:
yes, I will call to my ISP and ask for a new one. Sometimes I want just to watch some youtube videos without turn on the laptop or simply use my wifi to save some Mb from by dataplan
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You should go to someone you know who's got the same ISP than you first, try it there. If it works it's your router, If it doesn't it's you ISP config that's creating a IP conflict with your device.

suddenly internet access is not working

my ROM is Jellybam, 5.1
since yesterday i havnt been able to connect to WIFI or to my mobile network.
for example the wifi, it says that it has connected to my router, but i still can't surf the internet.
same thing with the mobile network, it shows on the top of the screen that im on "H+" or "3g" but i still can't access the internet.
I've never had such a problem..what to do?
thanks.
U tried play store?
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check the access point on your phone to see if is pointing to the apn for your provider. To check access point go to menu - settings - more settings - mobile networks - access point names.
On wifi check your router to see if it sees your phone. The router may need a static ip or the router version is out of date and doesn ot support the wifi of your phone.
Omaxe said:
U tried play store?
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yes.
Cosmic Blue said:
check the access point on your phone to see if is pointing to the apn for your provider. To check access point go to menu - settings - more settings - mobile networks - access point names.
On wifi check your router to see if it sees your phone. The router may need a static ip or the router version is out of date and doesn ot support the wifi of your phone.
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already done it. my mobile network settings(APN) are fine.
and i even tried to connect to my friend's wifi and still nothing. it connects, but there is no signal and i cant use the internet.
try calling your provider, your account may need to be reset to get rid of the problem with the phone internet.
To check on wifi you may need to try another kernal as there mabe an issue with the wifi files in the kernal.
but how is it possible? i had this ROM for 3 weeks and never had a problem with my internet connection. and i havn't changed my kernel or my modem since i flashed the ROM.
and the internet access and the WIFI problem had started at the same time. so i assumed that there's just 1 problem that causes the wifi and the network problem.
internet and wifi are seperate problems it is a coincident that they both failed at the same time.
Wifi software issues are located in the kernal. Internet issues could also be kernal or firmware related. These issues could strike at any time without warning.
We know it is not a hardware issue as it connects, so it must be a software isuue.
Cosmic Blue said:
internet and wifi are seperate problems it is a coincident that they both failed at the same time.
Wifi software issues are located in the kernal. Internet issues could also be kernal or firmware related. These issues could strike at any time without warning.
We know it is not a hardware issue as it connects, so it must be a software isuue.
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i've flashed another ROM and the problem is fixed now.
thanks.

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