samsung galaxy s3 wifi not auto connect to home network - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Please can anyone help.
Up till a couple of days ago my s3 would automatically connect to my wifi signal at home as soon as I walked into my house, haven't changed any thing but it no won't connect until either I reboot or switch wifi off and then back on again . Tried rebooting phone which works for the first connection but subsequently won't connect again after sleep or at least the phone not being used for a while. Also switching wifi off and back on again works but as before once wi fi shuts down it won't reconnect by just swiping the screen and taking the phone off of standby.
Hope that was clear enough lol
Many thanks Ian

hotlurve said:
Please can anyone help.
Up till a couple of days ago my s3 would automatically connect to my wifi signal at home as soon as I walked into my house, haven't changed any thing but it no won't connect until either I reboot or switch wifi off and then back on again . Tried rebooting phone which works for the first connection but subsequently won't connect again after sleep or at least the phone not being used for a while. Also switching wifi off and back on again works but as before once wi fi shuts down it won't reconnect by just swiping the screen and taking the phone off of standby.
Hope that was clear enough lol
Many thanks Ian
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Its a well reported problem for some a search may find an answer .
jje

JJEgan said:
Its a well reported problem for some a search may find an answer .
jje
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Reboot the modem/router and try again. If that doesn`t help press your wifi connection in settings and reinsert the password and reboot.

JJEgan said:
Its a well reported problem for some a search may find an answer .
jje
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Yes I've found plenty of things relating to wifi issues on the phone but none specifically to this one so if anyone could help I would be grateful.

I assume you've tried forgetting the network and re-entering the details.
Also try playing with the Wi-Fi sleep policy, in the past this has caused some problems with the stability of the connection. Settings, Wi-Fi, menu, advanced.
Also it might be on the router side. Try changing the channel on the router, and if it's dual band set it to 2.4ghz instead of 5.
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Back up data. Factory reset.
Update firmware.
Change kernel.
That's three possible fixes.
jje
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Im getting very similar issues with my s3 trying to connect to a dlink router, works fine with the netgear one though. Did you manage to fix?

nadimsoze said:
I assume you've tried forgetting the network and re-entering the details.
Also try playing with the Wi-Fi sleep policy, in the past this has caused some problems with the stability of the connection. Settings, Wi-Fi, menu, advanced.
Also it might be on the router side. Try changing the channel on the router, and if it's dual band set it to 2.4ghz instead of 5.
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I cannot seem to get the WIFI Sleep to work at all. Even when set to NEVER on when asleep I can see in the battery stats that WIFI has stayed on the entire time. Any idea why this is?

can you tell us the ROM and kernel you are using (if you are using custom)? I have never had any issues with stock kernel myself.
also, did you hide your wifi SSID? in the past, it might cause some issues...

I was having the same problem, try this.. Setting - wifi - advanced - keep wifi on during sleep - Always.
I haven't noticed more battery use,
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hotlurve said:
Please can anyone help.
Up till a couple of days ago my s3 would automatically connect to my wifi signal at home as soon as I walked into my house, haven't changed any thing but it no won't connect until either I reboot or switch wifi off and then back on again . Tried rebooting phone which works for the first connection but subsequently won't connect again after sleep or at least the phone not being used for a while. Also switching wifi off and back on again works but as before once wi fi shuts down it won't reconnect by just swiping the screen and taking the phone off of standby.
Hope that was clear enough lol
Many thanks Ian
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if you want another option besides backing up your data, doing a full wipe, and reloading your data, try a different kernel...easy fix that seems to fix these problems most of the time...the kernel is responsible for your wifi, gps, bluetooth, cpu, gpu, etc...so swapping it out should fix an issue like that

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[Q] WiFi intermittent

Since unlocking and rooting my Rez, my wifi works intermittently. I have the stock ROM and Sense 3.5.
At least once every day, none of the programs using a wifi connection will work--weather, internet, etc. The status bar shows a strong wifi signal but nothing will connect. The only way to get it working again is to toggle the wifi off and then back on again. Then it works again for awhile.
Any thoughts about how to resolve this situation?
check router settings,restart router,check phone wifi settings in case you want to fine tune the sleep options. if problem still occurs then backup your data,wipe everything except external,reflash and you should be good
if I helped then hit the "thanks" option
sent from my ice cream covered vigorous vigor
dyetheskin said:
check router settings,restart router,check phone wifi settings in case you want to fine tune the sleep options. if problem still occurs then backup your data,wipe everything except external,reflash and you should be good
if I helped then hit the "thanks" option
sent from my ice cream covered vigorous vigor
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Thanks, I'll give that a shot.
dyetheskin said:
check router settings,restart router,check phone wifi settings in case you want to fine tune the sleep options. if problem still occurs then backup your data,wipe everything except external,reflash and you should be good
if I helped then hit the "thanks" option
sent from my ice cream covered vigorous vigor
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Tried your recommendations but it is still doing the same thing.
Any other suggestions?
well if did a clean install after a wipe then either your wifi is borked or you didn't reset your router by unplugging it for a minute. might be your router depending on age and wear/tear
if I helped then hit the "thanks" option
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I did power off the wi-fi and it does work on the wi-fi. It just goes off for some reason. Again, if I toggle off the wi-fi and then toggle back on, it might work for several hours before it doesn't work again. Also, it shows full signal strength in the status bar. Then, toggle off and back on and I'm good to go again for several hours.
I'm having this exact same issue so it doesn't seem to be isolated to just your phone. However, to get my wifi working again I actually need to reboot the phone as turning the wifi off and on again doesn't resolve the connectivity problem for me. I'm curious as to what would cause this, my roommate also has the Rezound using the current ICS leak, non-rooted (I'm non-rooted as well) and he doesn't seem to have any issues with his wifi connection.
FYI for me it isn't isolated to just one wifi network, happens to me on any wifi network I try so it seems to be directly related to the phone and not a router config problem.
What type of security settings are you using on your router? I used to have the same problems that you are having until I changed it to WEP.
brock350 said:
What type of security settings are you using on your router? I used to have the same problems that you are having until I changed it to WEP.
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Yuk... that really can't be the issue... if it is, you need to replace your router.
Stock Rom and everything I connect to is WPA2 without issues.
Occasionally the phone drops WiFi (like it gets turned off), but then it is using 3G/4G. Not sure why it does that, but it does. Doesn't prevent data access unless you have to 3G/4G access at the time. It doesn't do what the OP is reporting though.

s3 wifi not working

I updated to OTA jb 4.1.1 3-4 days ago
till yesterday, wifi was working normal but from today morning I see some weird problem.
When i try to connect my phone to my home's wifi, it gets connected. After that I open any internet based app, for the first time it works. then the internet stops.
I mean the wifi symbol is still there on the status bar but. it doesn't work.
I can't open any web pages, i have to turn wifi on-off to make it works, after loading one page it stops again.
But internet from the pc is working.
I tried restarting, keeping battery out for sometime, nothing happens.
What should i do?
Facing this problem first time in 5 months after updating to Jelly bean/
swapniltiwari said:
I updated to OTA jb 4.1.1 3-4 days ago
till yesterday, wifi was working normal but from today morning I see some weird problem.
When i try to connect my phone to my home's wifi, it gets connected. After that I open any internet based app, for the first time it works. then the internet stops.
I mean the wifi symbol is still there on the status bar but. it doesn't work.
I can't open any web pages, i have to turn wifi on-off to make it works, after loading one page it stops again.
But internet from the pc is working.
I tried restarting, keeping battery out for sometime, nothing happens.
What should i do?
Facing this problem first time in 5 months after updating to Jelly bean/
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1) re-start ur home wifi router once and see
2) delete the exsisting home wifi netwrk on ur phone, reboot and let the wifi scan for the available netwrk on ur phone, then reconnect it back and see
Sun90 said:
1) re-start ur home wifi router once and see
2) delete the exsisting home wifi netwrk on ur phone, reboot and let the wifi scan for the available netwrk on ur phone, then reconnect it back and see
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I have tried both the things already.
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I have same problem as you have, like it took me sometime to finally figure it out. Try resetting your router. You see this small hole at the back of the router, hold & press it for about 20-30 seconds. Your router will now be restored to its factory settings, then connect your S3 & voila! your device is good to go.
I had the same problem at home once, I tried everything from wiping caches to reinstalling my rom. Turned out it was my router so yeah the guys above are probably correct.
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guys please help!
this sh*t is killing me >.<
i have tried and resetted my modem too, its no good!
xmrenegade7 said:
I had the same problem at home once, I tried everything from wiping caches to reinstalling my rom. Turned out it was my router so yeah the guys above are probably correct.
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Glad be of help..
swapniltiwari said:
guys please help!
this sh*t is killing me >.<
i have tried and resetted my modem too, its no good!
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Did you ever try pressing the router hole for about 20-3- seconds? If it still didn't work, try manually input the your static IP. That worked too with me,
I don't have idea about static ip
And I've seen, while my screen is on. . WiFi remains connected and if I lock screen even for a second. .WiFi goes off
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Hi, Had same issue with WiFi, was doing my head in.
Problem for me was bad update from the OTA update,
go into recovery and factory reset wipe data, and cache, if still no luck then
your best solution which worked for me was download the full Samsung Official Firmware Stock from samfirmware (Google it)
and use odin to redo the phone.
Hope you get sorted. :good:
Go somewhere else with available WiFi, try connecting, if you succeed with no following issues, it's your WiFi router, if you can't connect to any other available WiFi, it's your phone, reflash ROM and test.
Have you tried turning power save mode off. In the dialer dial *#0011# then press menu button then WiFi then where it says on, turn it off. Be aware that it goes back on after every reset of your phone.
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And as for it going off when your screen is off go to WiFi settings - advanced - and change the option about WiFi when screen off to always on.
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I have the exact issue. I tried everything here:
* Doing static ip on my phone
* *#0011# turning wifi power save mod to off
Still the issue. I didnt reset the router as my wife's s3 does not have and also this is issue is happening to other routers as well. Please help...
same issue
i have the same issue. I just bought a new S3 four days ago. Wifi of that stopped working exactly after 1 day of the purchase. Same symptoms , it worked at my home for a day and stopped on 2nd day. After stop and restart of the wifi, it again started but then after one page being opened, it again stopped. Tried "forgetting" the wifi uid , it didn't work. Stopped the wifi power saving mode, no gain. The version is stock JB 4.1.1 (came preinstalled) . On the other router, it did work but I am sure(though haven't confirmed) that it woudl stop after a day too.
After this issue, I changed my handset from the seller(original Samsung retail shop) and now, after 2 days, it again stopped today working, on almost the same time again. The same router is used by two ipods, two laptops and one HTC One X and it's working fine. I am not sure what to say to the seller now as he simply won't agree to me but the issue is clearly there. Any help please!
I too am having this problem after updating to 4.1.2. It helps to turn off the wifi then turn it back on, and but I don't want to keep having to do this.
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Sounds like an ip related issue.. Your phone remains connected to the local network but can't find it way to the Internet (dns), right? . Try setting a static ip or soft reset the router every time it happens (turn it off and then back on). Try even locating the router somewhere it doesn't get too hot. These work for me
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iliadis_babis said:
Sounds like an ip related issue.. Your phone remains connected to the local network but can't find it way to the Internet (dns), right? . Try setting a static ip or soft reset the router every time it happens (turn it off and then back on). Try even locating the router somewhere it doesn't get too hot. These work for me
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Hi,
But this issue never came up in the ICS and with the other devices , it's working fine. Also, can you guide how to set the static IP for the GS3?
Thanks and regards
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Okay, did a little Google search and found how to put static IP. Gave it now but still, no joy. Ironically, yesterday , after doing a lot of search I found that I should enable "dynamic routing" on the router. I did that and internet started. Worked for the night and today morning , it stopped and now not working at all.
Any help please!
Even I have this problem on my S3 LTE version on Jelly Bean 4.1.1. Trying hard reset and changing settings on router or fixed ip on phone won't be of any help. I tried all these and the problem comes back within no time. So don't waste time. Send the unit for repair or replacement. Think of it this way, if there is a problem with your router or other routers, your other devices would also have a similar problem so suggest not to tinker with router settings. Problem is with the phone. Whether there is a problem with hardware and/or software, it's Samsung's headache to deal with. Planning to send the phone for repair shortly. Fed up with Samsung. Previously had a problem with bluetooth and screen on S2 and now Wifi. Irritating.
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S3 Wifi problem solved
i have same issue regarding i connected my s3 with my home network but unable to acess internet . i also used static ip .but nothing gona work . i also used wifi power saving mode by dialing *#0011# but fail.Then I went to coutmer care center they reinstall my phone software and when i again connect to wifi router same problem.internet still not working on my s3 but its working on my labtop,tv..i also reset my router nothing
gona work.
Then guys.i simply change my ip adress of my router and internet is gona work on my s3..i changed to 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.5
Just change Your Router IP Adress

Xperia U: very weird wifi problem

My girlfriends XU is acting up ultimately weird..
Since some time we have this problem:
Wi-Fi only works for about 3 minutes when connecting to a wifi signal, yet the wifi signal icon indicates as if it has a good connection. The only way to regain connection again is to reboot, but then the same problem repeats itself, after a few minutes wi-fi is not working anymore. Also in the wifi-indicator the "send" arrow works, the "receive" arrow doesn't.
Basically if you want to discover a new wi-fi connection you need to reboot the phone also, because otherwise the previous connected wi-fi signal remains (it freezes as stated before after about 3 minutes).
Tried a factory reset already.. Didn't work. The phone runs the stock sony android 4.0.4.
Any idea's ?
wtr_dhd said:
My girlfriends XU is acting up ultimately weird..
Since some time we have this problem:
Wi-Fi only works for about 3 minutes when connecting to a wifi signal, yet the wifi signal icon indicates as if it has a good connection. The only way to regain connection again is to reboot, but then the same problem repeats itself, after a few minutes wi-fi is not working anymore. Also in the wifi-indicator the "send" arrow works, the "receive" arrow doesn't.
Basically if you want to discover a new wi-fi connection you need to reboot the phone also, because otherwise the previous connected wi-fi signal remains (it freezes as stated before after about 3 minutes).
Tried a factory reset already.. Didn't work. The phone runs the stock sony android 4.0.4.
Any idea's ?
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I have the same problem with xperia p...It started after the last update.Also when it connects to a network,i can' t turn off wifi,i have to rebbot the phone...I' m wainting the jelly bean update.. :-/
Maybe check router settings, I had turned only one mode on, after enabling "mixed" (802.11g AND 802.11b) it worked fine...
Daniel_NL said:
Maybe check router settings, I had turned only one mode on, after enabling "mixed" (802.11g AND 802.11b) it worked fine...
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This is not a solution,because many of users use it most at public hot spots.At home,i prefer my pc...
orfeas16speedy said:
This is not a solution,because many of users use it most at public hot spots.At home,i prefer my pc...
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Alright, sry then, can't help any further...
Does it happen with all routers or only with your router?
Have you tried to repair using SUS?
Someone one the official forum had a similar problem and it was fixed by repairing the phone using SUS.
Xpme said:
Does it happen with all routers or only with your router?
Have you tried to repair using SUS?
Someone one the official forum had a similar problem and it was fixed by repairing the phone using SUS.
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With pretty much all routers yes..
any solution about wifi problem?? tired change wep to wpa.. stil cant use wifi at home.
Try changing the kernel.
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try to flash another kernel with flashtool or go back to the stock kernel

[Q] WiFi failing after clean install

Hi
I'm a first time poster here
I'm having a problem with the wifi on my s3. I've searched the forums but the problems see to be different.
I can install a rom and when it goes through the initial account setup. when i get to the wifi i see my home network strong signal. i tap it and put in the password and it disappears, leaving me with my network not in range. Which is strange because it's working fine on this laptop.
i did the power saving turn off via *#0011# - no luck
i've wiped and reinstalled numerous times. each time i can tap on my network before it vanishes
Please point me in the right direction
Mikie4291 said:
Hi
I'm a first time poster here
I'm having a problem with the wifi on my s3. I've searched the forums but the problems see to be different.
I can install a rom and when it goes through the initial account setup. when i get to the wifi i see my home network strong signal. i tap it and put in the password and it disappears, leaving me with my network not in range. Which is strange because it's working fine on this laptop.
i did the power saving turn off via *#0011# - no luck
i've wiped and reinstalled numerous times. each time i can tap on my network before it vanishes
Please point me in the right direction
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what rom do you try to flash?
GT-I9300_WanamLite.Deodexed.XXEMC2.NO-WIPE
chrismast said:
what rom do you try to flash?
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the most recent one is, GT-I9300_WanamLite.Deodexed.XXEMC2.NO-WIPE, as i read in another thread that this fixed someone elses problem.
i've also used the cyanogen 10.1.3
one more try one more fail
Just tried android revolution rom. same problem
it picks up some networks, very low signal, but not the home router it is on top of. i can turn the wifi on and off and occasionally get a glimpse of my home network, but then it disappears.
really frustrating as i can't log into my google account and download contact info. makes the phone almost useless
Wipe phone flash your original stock rom or its update and test .
jje

[Q] Wifi problem after MM update

I come from Italy and I updated my device on March, as everyone, I think. My device is now perfect except the wifi. The wifi disconnect during the stanby and it connects only using the static mode. I also have this problem even if I changed the wifi option for the stanby in "always". Another strange thing is that the wifi is reported as one of the main cause of consumption, as it is shown in the screeshot
I'm having WiFi issues as well since MM. It's set to Active on Sleep, but whenever I wake my tablet, it's disconnected and having much difficulties to re-connect.
I assumed it was some Xposed thing I'm running, haven't tested it 'clean'. Also, I'm on AndroPlusKernel v22. Not v22a yet.
presofista said:
I come from Italy and I updated my device on March, as everyone, I think. My device is now perfect except the wifi. The wifi disconnect during the stanby and it connects only using the static mode. I also have this problem even if I changed the wifi option for the stanby in "always". Another strange thing is that the wifi is reported as one of the main cause of consumption, as it is shown in the screeshot
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Hi,
For the static mode try to change the DHCP client in the setting->developpers option.
Where are the developper options?
presofista said:
Where are the developper options?
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In setting->about the tablet -> tap 7 or 8 times to the build number and developpers options Will be enabled
presofista said:
The wifi disconnect during the stanby
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Same problem here
Version .163
Stock kernel
Wifi standby settings to "always"
5Ghz wifi
Sometimes (not always) wifi disconnected after standby
DHCP working here
Maybe it is linked to wifi router problems during standby. I had wifi problems already before MM (! sign at wifi symbol). Maybe the difference now is that it isn't reconnecting in standby anymore after wifi failure. But just a guess...
At least it's not how option "always" should work...
allofmex said:
Same problem here
Version .163
Stock kernel
Wifi standby settings to "always"
5Ghz wifi
Sometimes (not always) wifi disconnected after standby
DHCP working here
Maybe it is linked to wifi router problems during standby. I had wifi problems already before MM (! sign at wifi symbol). Maybe the difference now is that it isn't reconnecting in standby anymore after wifi failure. But just a guess...
At least it's not how option "always" should work...
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Hi,
Maybe it's related to your router lease time that send a new DHCP address after lease time. Check if the lease time is set to "permanent"
killdozer56 said:
Hi,
Maybe it's related to your router lease time
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Thanks for reply. It's set to three weeks, so not the reason.
(But even then it must renew the lease and not stop the wifi.)
I'll get new router soon, let's see if something changes...
allofmex said:
Thanks for reply. It's set to three weeks, so not the reason.
(But even then it must renew the lease and not stop the wifi.)
I'll get new router soon, let's see if something changes...
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I have the same issue but I actually have the turn off wifi in sleep enabled but it still shows up that its being used in sleep when I look at battery
The problem:?*
I connect it to the Wi-Fi and it works fine for about 5 minutes. As I'm watching YouTube videos every 5 minutes the video pauses and starts to buffer until it eventually say connection lost. Meanwhile the tablet still claims that Wi-Fi is still connected and with full connection. This also happens with web pages and apps that require and internet connection.
Temporary fix:
Turning Wi-Fi off and back on again fixes it, but only for a few minutes.
What have I tried to fix it?
I've tried everything from a factory reset to a software repair.
OS: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)?*
Build Number: 32.1.A.1.185
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advanced.
ElPatron17 said:
The problem:?*
I connect it to the Wi-Fi and it works fine for about 5 minutes. As I'm watching YouTube videos every 5 minutes the video pauses and starts to buffer until it eventually say connection lost. Meanwhile the tablet still claims that Wi-Fi is still connected and with full connection. This also happens with web pages and apps that require and internet connection.
Temporary fix:
Turning Wi-Fi off and back on again fixes it, but only for a few minutes.
What have I tried to fix it?
I've tried everything from a factory reset to a software repair.
OS: Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)?*
Build Number: 32.1.A.1.185
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advanced.
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You know I had this problem even on lollipop. I sent my tab off for repair and they said nothing was wromg with it.
RJASSI21 said:
You know I had this problem even on lollipop. I sent my tab off for repair and they said nothing was wromg with it.
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Same I was having it on lollipop too. They told me to send it in for repair but I just ignored them cuz there's no point. It's a software issue not a hardware issue. They're not going to find anything wrong with my tablet. It's in perfect condition.
ElPatron17 said:
Same I was having it on lollipop too. They told me to send it in for repair but I just ignored them cuz there's no point. It's a software issue not a hardware issue. They're not going to find anything wrong with my tablet. It's in perfect condition.
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ill be honest i genuinley thought that my hardware was playing up lol thanks for clarifying this haha.
RJASSI21 said:
ill be honest i genuinley thought that my hardware was playing up lol thanks for clarifying this haha.
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???? Na bro you're hardware is most likely perfectly fine. Sony just needs to fix the software and we're good.

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