Xperia Z5 Compact WiFi Issue - Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So i noticed that my Z5C doesnt connect to WiFi connections automatically. If i step out of my home, and come back, the WiFi doesn't connect back on its own, unless i unlock the device or start to operate it normally. Same about my Office WIFI. But once connected, its all ok. Are any of you guys facing the same issue. I have heard of Lollipop WIFI problems before. Is it common? Looks bit annoying that i have to unlock it always just to get it connected.

slavehunter105 said:
So i noticed that my Z5C doesnt connect to WiFi connections automatically. If i step out of my home, and come back, the WiFi doesn't connect back on its own, unless i unlock the device or start to operate it normally. Same about my Office WIFI. But once connected, its all ok. Are any of you guys facing the same issue. I have heard of Lollipop WIFI problems before. Is it common? Looks bit annoying that i have to unlock it always just to get it connected.
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I have the same problem. I've even posted on the support forum: https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z5-Z5-Compact-Z5-Premium/Wifi-Issue/td-p/1055589

girthmaul said:
I have the same problem. I've even posted on the support forum: https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z5-Z5-Compact-Z5-Premium/Wifi-Issue/td-p/1055589
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so are they mentioning to use the PC Companion to reset the phone? did u try it

Not yet. I suspect it will make no difference though. Maybe post in on the sony forum so they are aware multiple people have the same bug?

I just activated always scanning option under the Advanced wifi settings. Didn't make any difference. This isn't good. Yeah ill do that.

girthmaul said:
Not yet. I suspect it will make no difference though. Maybe post in on the sony forum so they are aware multiple people have the same bug?
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i did use an app called the WIFI connection manager
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.roamingsoft.manager&hl=en
so it seems to have an option called WiFi fix, and different types of fixing are there- Standard fix which erases all saved WIFI's, the simple fix which doesnt erase but does some correction, and advanced fix which requires root. I went to try the simple fix and then checked for WIFI issues. Steped out of the office twice and when i came back, it got automatically connected. Have to check the home WIFI later. You should try as well.

girthmaul said:
Not yet. I suspect it will make no difference though. Maybe post in on the sony forum so they are aware multiple people have the same bug?
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i did a hard reset for the z5c, and still the problem persists. I want to know if this issue is there for everyone, or is it just few.

i also have problem with WIFI with Z5c which i never had with 3c. It does not connect to some wireless modems.

albeit said:
i also have problem with WIFI with Z5c which i never had with 3c. It does not connect to some wireless modems.
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My issue is it doesnt auto connect by itself, unless i interact with the phone, like simply unlocking it. Once connected, it stays connected even when it sleeps. But if i step out of the area and come back, we think its automatically connected. But it doesn't.

same issue here with E6683 on 6.0

I downloaded the app suggested for the WiFi fix and I will try it and let you know the outcome.

In case that does not work.
I had a similar issue with my Z5c After the marshmallow upgrade at home and with my work network. Apparently there is a new DHCP Client in Marshmallow which actually respects TLS Standards. More on this here: https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=188867
At home upgrading my router fixed it, but the IT at work is still working on the issue...
TLDR; Marshmallow has a new DHCP Client, you can revert to Android 5.1 DHCP Client:
- Settings -> Developer Options -> "Use Legacy DHCP Client" and Reboot.
This fixed the issues for me.

adendum said:
In case that does not work.
I had a similar issue with my Z5c After the marshmallow upgrade at home and with my work network. Apparently there is a new DHCP Client in Marshmallow which actually respects TLS Standards. More on this here: https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=188867
At home upgrading my router fixed it, but the IT at work is still working on the issue...
TLDR; Marshmallow has a new DHCP Client, you can revert to Android 5.1 DHCP Client:
- Settings -> Developer Options -> "Use Legacy DHCP Client" and Reboot.
This fixed the issues for me.
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Confirming this fixed the issue for me as well.

The solution given by adendum worked for me as well.
Thanks.

Solved!
It helped me as well. Thanks a bunch! I'll spread the word on the Sony forum.

Thanks!
Oh wow - thank you, thank you, thank you! Just applied this fix for my Xperia 3C on Android 6.0 which was being super flakey staying on WiFi at work but was working just fine at home. I was going crazy thinking this was me so glad there is an easy workaround.
adendum said:
In case that does not work.
I had a similar issue with my Z5c After the marshmallow upgrade at home and with my work network. Apparently there is a new DHCP Client in Marshmallow which actually respects TLS Standards. More on this here: https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=188867
At home upgrading my router fixed it, but the IT at work is still working on the issue...
TLDR; Marshmallow has a new DHCP Client, you can revert to Android 5.1 DHCP Client:
- Settings -> Developer Options -> "Use Legacy DHCP Client" and Reboot.
This fixed the issues for me.
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Wi-Fi is not working with secure Network

Hello
I have Router linksys with web2 password.
when i turn on Wi-Fi only appair on the screen (open network) which not secure near to me but my secure network is not shown, if i remove web2 pass. i can see again my network.
what is the problem?
abody1111 said:
I have Router linksys with web2 password.
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Hmm are you typing with auto-correction on?
If you mean WPA2-PSK (WPA2 with password), then I can confirm that this works.
I have a similar issue with my 'O2' router (rebranded Thompson 585 V7) and have WPA+WPA2 (WPA-PSK Encryption) setup.
All devices in my home (laptops & Ipod Touch's) have no problems, but my new Hero continually fails to get an IP address. Seems to connect OK but then continualy cycles therough 'Obtaining address'... 'failed'.... 'Obtaining address'!
It did successfully connect once for about 20 mins, but after a phone off/on, has gone back to failing.
I'll experiment further, but may have to return the device
Regards,
Glenn
Volker1 said:
Hmm are you typing with auto-correction on?
If you mean WPA2-PSK (WPA2 with password), then I can confirm that this works.
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sorry you are right
plz solve my prob. if you can
abody1111 said:
sorry you are right
plz solve my prob. if you can
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I'm still waiting for my hero, so I might be wrong. But according to the manual, the hero can only handle WEP encryption on WiFi. WPA/WPA2 are not supported. I think, for the hero to work on WiFi, you must change the encryption on your router either to WEP or to unsecure.
gh01 said:
I'm still waiting for my hero, so I might be wrong.
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I tried WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK with my Hero and they definitely work. Sorry, mate ;-)
If the OP wants some help he needs to post some useful data about his setup and what works and what does not work.
I can confirm it works for wpa2-psk and PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2
Wi-FI is not working with secure network
Hi
I had same problem with BT Home Hub2 all i did was a soft rest and it worked and had no more problems so try soft resetting you routor
Well, as posted earlier, despite several hours of every possible combination of settings and factory resets, I can't get my Hero to use my WiFi (WPA+WPA2, WPA-PSK Encryption).
I have seven other devices that have no problems at all (I configured them all), so I'm assuming it's an issue with the Hero. Therefore, it's going back to it's supplier.
Regards,
Glenn
knnelg said:
Well, as posted earlier, despite several hours of every possible combination of settings and factory resets, I can't get my Hero to use my WiFi (WPA+WPA2, WPA-PSK Encryption).
I have seven other devices that have no problems at all (I configured them all), so I'm assuming it's an issue with the Hero. Therefore, it's going back to it's supplier.
Regards,
Glenn
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Yep it may well be a faulty one if its from a store try get them to test it if they can if not the get the new one home and try again you might also wont to try it on someone else wifi see if it works on theres. Also it might be that the amount of device conected to it may be causing a problem on first time setup, you could try it on its own then let other device connect to route worth a try
You should bear in mind that sometimes certain devices just don't get on. Someone posted here earlier with a similar issue, and they found changing their router from the Orange supplied box to another one "fixed" their issue.
Regards,
Dave
I found problems connecting my Hero to our Belkin N1 Vision ADSL Modem/Router using WPA2-Personal.
In the end it turned out that re-enabling the option to broadcast the SSID solved the problem. For some reason creating a connection manually to a network which does not brodcast caused the issue for me.
Regards,
Ian
ianm said:
In the end it turned out that re-enabling the option to broadcast the SSID solved the problem.
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So there is a generic advice, run your wifi in a standard-compliant mode. Broadcast SSID and turn off all the vendor-specific "turbo mode" and "extra-long/short" packets crap.
Problem with wpa2 enterprise
I am not able to connect to wifi at work.
We use wpa2-enterprise with PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2 and broadcast SSID.
Hero detects wifi network with incorrect security. It displays: "(network SSID) secured with WEP". When I tap on it it asks for WEP hex key...
I tried to add wpa2-enterprise network manually. It says "not in the range" and keeps offering me the above one with wrong security...
any ideas?
wifi works fine on other phones

[Q] Wifi connected, but no Internet access (won't work)

I have an Asus Slider Sl101. Around 3 days ago, our router had been changes as the previous one wasn't working properly. Our carrier is Charter and our router is Netgear. We hooked every device up to that new router and everything worked fine, including the tablet. But later on in the day,the Internet on there stopped working.
It shows that it's connected, but when I try to access the internet through the browser, it does not work. The blue line at the top of the browser starts up, moves forward a little, and stops entirely while the browser then says "Webpage Not Available". Apps that require Internet, such as Accuweather and my SAT apps, fail to work as well. Other devices that use our wifi include another computer and Nintendo DSi and 3DS. They all work fine. Our router shows that our android is connected to it, as well.
I've tried the static IP stuff, restarted the router, left the wifi off on the tablet for a few hours, and turned it off and off. I even factory resetted it and not even that helped.
I apologize in advance if I haven't given enough information; that's as much as I know save for whatever I can include from the tablet (IP Address and such).
Try changing encryption method
Steffanie said:
I have an Asus Slider Sl101. Around 3 days ago, our router had been changes as the previous one wasn't working properly. Our carrier is Charter and our router is Netgear. We hooked every device up to that new router and everything worked fine, including the tablet. But later on in the day,the Internet on there stopped working.
It shows that it's connected, but when I try to access the internet through the browser, it does not work. The blue line at the top of the browser starts up, moves forward a little, and stops entirely while the browser then says "Webpage Not Available". Apps that require Internet, such as Accuweather and my SAT apps, fail to work as well. Other devices that use our wifi include another computer and Nintendo DSi and 3DS. They all work fine. Our router shows that our android is connected to it, as well.
I've tried the static IP stuff, restarted the router, left the wifi off on the tablet for a few hours, and turned it off and off. I even factory resetted it and not even that helped.
I apologize in advance if I haven't given enough information; that's as much as I know save for whatever I can include from the tablet (IP Address and such).
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Have you tried to change the encryption method? Which are you using?
_mRkZ_ said:
Have you tried to change the encryption method? Which are you using?
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I'm sorry, but what is an encryption method?
Also, I just went to Starbucks and the Internet worked fine, so I know that it's not the tablet that giving problems.
Steffanie said:
I'm sorry, but what is an encryption method?
Also, I just went to Starbucks and the Internet worked fine, so I know that it's not the tablet that giving problems.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Protected_Access
It can be modified from the admin panel of your router. Obviously, each connected device must be upgraded to the new encryption method.
However, you can simply do a test and see if the connection works
It can be modified from the admin panel of your router. Obviously, each connected device must be upgraded to the new encryption method.
However, you can simply do a test and see if the connection works
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Oh! Under "security", it says "WPA/WPA2 PSK". I believe it has always said that, even with our old router.
Steffanie said:
Oh! Under "security", it says "WPA/WPA2 PSK". I believe it has always said that, even with our old router.
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Probably
If the problem is not of the device, many network problems are usually caused by encryption or are due to the channel where the router works. Both settings are settable in the admin panel.
Try changing these.. Remember to make a backup first!
_mRkZ_ said:
Probably
If the problem is not of the device, many network problems are usually caused by encryption or are due to the channel where the router works. Both settings are settable in the admin panel.
Try changing these.. Remember to make a backup first!
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The things is, though, my tablet was working when we changed the router. Ever since then, nothing has changed when it comes to settings and all. Every other mobile device is working well and the computer out front that uses wifi works well.
In your eyes, the router seems to be the main problem, right? Do you think if we call our internet provider--Charter-- and ask for a new one that it might be able to work as it will be new and all? Or will it most likely not help too much?
Steffanie said:
The things is, though, my tablet was working when we changed the router. Ever since then, nothing has changed when it comes to settings and all. Every other mobile device is working well and the computer out front that uses wifi works well.
In your eyes, the router seems to be the main problem, right? Do you think if we call our internet provider--Charter-- and ask for a new one that it might be able to work as it will be new and all? Or will it most likely not help too much?
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If the problem is the settings of the router, this will not solve the problem..
The device successfully connects to other networks? You can do this test to see if the problem is the device or not.
hi sir i have already hack wifi paasword but not connected
password is correct sometime before i have connect
Is the router 2.4 or 5ghz, and is the tablet the same?

[Q] Wi-Fi Problem

Hello all, I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 with Stock 4.1.2 unrooted and baseband version I9300DXEMB1. The problem I have is when I try to connect with my home WiFi from my room, it says Authentication Error Occurred. I have to be directly infront of the router then it'll connect and allow me to load webpages.
If I stand in front of the router and connect, It will get connected without any problems but as soon as I return back to my room or any other place that is more than 3 feet away from the router, it wouldnt load any webpages or anything that requires an Internet connection. Then when I toggle WiFi off and on again, the authentication error occurred problem will be back. It's like my phone can only connect and load webpages when it is 1cm in front of the router. Does anyone here have any suggestion on how to help me? I'm pretty sure that it is not my router's problem because my computer and Galaxy S4 in my room can connect just fine and load webpages just fine. I've tried searching the Internet for solutions but have not found anyone with the exact same problem with range/signal strength hence I started this thread.
Wifi is kernel change your kernel .
JJEgan said:
Wifi is kernel change your kernel .
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Rooted the phone and installed Siyah kernel. Problem still persist. Any other possible fixes? Continued my search and found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/galaxy-s3-wont-connect-to-wifi-t1779535 Same problem with what OP is experiencing. (Post #10)
I once had the same problem and fixed it by deleting the .cid.info file in /data.
vpwrf said:
I once had the same problem and fixed it by deleting the .cid.info file in /data.
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I did the exact same thing and still no improvement. Could it be a hardware issue?. I've tried rebooting router, forgetting network, turning off Wifi power safe mode in *#0011# menu but to no avail
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Suggest wipe phone install stock rom and test .
If it connects to other routers/ wifi its your router a problem .
I had these kinds of problems with two stock ROMs, do not remember the exact versions, but when I upgraded the problems were gone. That was while using the exact same Yank kernel, so it doesn't seem kernel related. It is a very annoying bug though! But upgrading ROM will fix it, I know for a fact that GNA5 doesn't have this bug.
Have you tried using wifi on other places on the same phone?
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Hazerm said:
Rooted the phone and installed Siyah kernel. Problem still persist. Any other possible fixes? Continued my search and found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/help/galaxy-s3-wont-connect-to-wifi-t1779535 Same problem with what OP is experiencing. (Post #10)
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From that thread, someone posted a nice solution:
rpmlins said:
Since I saw that lots of people have the same problem. I like many other, I have done everything said here, and all over the web.
Here is what I did to fix my problem...
1 - Check if you have any special char on the wi-fi SSID like "!,@,',ã,á,~,ç,ã" etc...
and Remove it.
2 - On your router check if you have ip adress ranged configured like: 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.150, and change it to the wide range: 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254
This two steps solved my problem after I have tried everything stated here and over the web
I just registered to share this and hope to help someone.
Sorry for my bad english...
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The thread also highlighted using static IP to solve the issue.
Plus, you can try to change the router transmission channel to a lower number and see if it works.
~ RazorMC
JJEgan said:
Suggest wipe phone install stock rom and test .
If it connects to other routers/ wifi its your router a problem .
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Thanks for the reply, hard resetted the phone back to everything stock and tried 2 different stock firmwares but still no luck. I also went to format /data and cache in stock recovery just to make sure but still same problem.
johan81 said:
I had these kinds of problems with two stock ROMs, do not remember the exact versions, but when I upgraded the problems were gone. That was while using the exact same Yank kernel, so it doesn't seem kernel related. It is a very annoying bug though! But upgrading ROM will fix it, I know for a fact that GNA5 doesn't have this bug.
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Yeah, I'm suffering from OCD and just to make sure the bug doesn't carry over to the next ROM i flash, I formatted my phone through recovery before flashing the .tar firmware in ODIN. And I tried 2 different firmwares and still same thing. Now on MF6 stock 4.1.2 and trying to avoid stock 4.3 because of Knox bootloader.
mrao said:
Have you tried using wifi on other places on the same phone?
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I've tried other Unsecured networks around my area. Same problem. Very sure it is not my router problem as my other phone and computer can connect just fine and even getting at least 20mbps speed. This S3 can only connect when I'm physically beside the router.
RazorMC said:
From that thread, someone posted a nice solution:
The thread also highlighted using static IP to solve the issue.
Plus, you can try to change the router transmission channel to a lower number and see if it works.
~ RazorMC
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Thanks for suggestions, I've also tried Static IP and checked my router settings and that it doesnt have those punctuations in the SSID and also the start and end IP is pretty wide from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 (I don't think that 1 difference from .254 could make a difference could it?) I'm really starting to believe that It's a hardware issue. I'm probably going to contact a person to diagnose the phone tomorrow. Maybe it could be a malfunction of the WiFi chips in the phone.
Hazerm said:
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Thanks for suggestions, I've also tried Static IP and checked my router settings and that it doesnt have those punctuations in the SSID and also the start and end IP is pretty wide from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 (I don't think that 1 difference from .254 could make a difference could it?) I'm really starting to believe that It's a hardware issue. I'm probably going to contact a person to diagnose the phone tomorrow. Maybe it could be a malfunction of the WiFi chips in the phone.
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If there is authentication error then that means that the phone can detect the wireless network so the hardware seems ok. Did you try to change the router channel? And even try changing the transmission from a/b/g/n to "G only" or "N only".
~ RazorMC
RazorMC said:
If there is authentication error then that means that the phone can detect the wireless network so the hardware seems ok. Did you try to change the router channel? And even try changing the transmission from a/b/g/n to "G only" or "N only".
~ RazorMC
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That's exactly what I thought too. Why can't it connect if it can detect the network? And I've since tried changing channels only for it to return to the same result, authentication error. And my router settings do not have an option to change the radio type. I can't remember exactly where but it might be Android forums or something (read too many different forums over the past few days) and this guy said that maybe it was some power management failure thing. I'm not an expert with hardware and can't provide any explanation or theory. Maybe there's some other component that manages the power to use that'll enable the phone to receive data from the router and that thing malfunctions while the main wifi chip still works that explains why I can still detect wifi networks?
[Edit]I'm also thinking that maybe because this Imaginary power management component inside the phone is malfunctioning/not receiving enough power, that's why when im in a room different from where the router is, i cannot connect because the phone isn't receiving enough power to validate the data from the radio waves and also because when Im standing beside the router then can load webpages just fine because the Signal strength is high and probably the radio waves from the router is emitting high energy so the power management component doesn't require as much energy to receive data compared to when Im in my room. Something like the router shouting and your phone needs a certain amount of energy to hear the voice from the room otherwise you cant but if you're standing beside it you can hear it no matter what. (This is just my theory and what Im thinking the problem is. It is not an explanation but just my opinion. This information could be totally wrong for all I know.)
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@Hazerm, can you try WPS setup if your router supports it?
On your phone: Settings > WiFi > Menu > WPS
Rebooting the router is also recommended. Maybe you can also try changing the security on the router to WPA/WPA2
~ RazorMC
RazorMC said:
@Hazerm, can you try WPS setup if your router supports it?
On your phone: Settings > WiFi > Menu > WPS
Meanwhile, I will try to search for another solution and post it here if i can find anything.
~ RazorMC
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Yep, WPS is supported and enabled on my router. Use it cause I was too lazy to retype my password everytime i flashed a firmware on the phone haha. And same thing. when I try to connect using WPS, the phone (in my room or any location 10cm or more away from router) doesnt react even after pushing the button on the router. But if I were to stand beside the router, WPS works without any problems.
Hazerm said:
Yep, WPS is supported and enabled on my router. Use it cause I was too lazy to retype my password everytime i flashed a firmware on the phone haha. And same thing. when I try to connect using WPS, the phone (in my room or any location 10cm or more away from router) doesnt react even after pushing the button on the router. But if I were to stand beside the router, WPS works without any problems.
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Ok try using airplane mode when you are standing at a distance and check if the wireless connection continues.
~ RazorMC
RazorMC said:
Ok try using airplane mode when you are standing at a distance and check if the wireless connection continues.
~ RazorMC
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No improvement, unfortunately The progress bar just crawls to the end and the phone just says WPS failed. This was approximately 1 meter away from the router, I have to be less than 1 metre from the router to get a connection. Btw, router was rebooted several times and Security has always been WPA/WPA2-PSK, not very interested in changing the security to other types like WEP. Just not very trustable
Hazerm said:
No improvement, unfortunately The progress bar just crawls to the end and the phone just says WPS failed. This was approximately 1 meter away from the router, I have to be less than 1 metre from the router to get a connection. Btw, router was rebooted several times and Security has always been WPA/WPA2-PSK, not very interested in changing the security to other types like WEP. Just not very trustable
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I can understand that this is very frustrating for you. Believe me, I've had issues with phones and wifi
Ok, so I found 2 short threads that you could read:
Link 1
Link 2
Summary:
- try the steps in Link 1
- Change phone frequency from 2.4ghz to 5GHz (had this option in Omega ROM 4.3-based)
- 2 users report that the issue is fixed in CM9 (or even other CM roms)
- Might be a mainboard issue after all.
PS: Surprisingly, some of the people reporting the issue have used Omega rom in the past and faced the issues since then. (I didn't have any issues though so I cant blame the rom)
~ RazorMC
RazorMC said:
I can understand that this is very frustrating for you. Believe me, I've had issues with phones and wifi
Ok, so I found 2 short threads that you could read:
Link 1
Link 2
Summary:
- try the steps in Link 1
- Change phone frequency from 2.4ghz to 5GHz (had this option in Omega ROM 4.3-based)
- 2 users report that the issue is fixed in CM9 (or even other CM roms)
- Might be a mainboard issue after all.
PS: Surprisingly, some of the people reporting the issue have used Omega rom in the past and faced the issues since then. (I didn't have any issues though so I cant blame the rom)
~ RazorMC
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Unfortunately I'm not the original owner of this S3 so I can't be sure if the previous owner flashed any custom ROMs.
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Hazerm said:
Yeah, I'm suffering from OCD and just to make sure the bug doesn't carry over to the next ROM i flash, I formatted my phone through recovery before flashing the .tar firmware in ODIN. And I tried 2 different firmwares and still same thing. Now on MF6 stock 4.1.2 and trying to avoid stock 4.3 because of Knox bootloader.
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Don't worry about Knox, it is not present in 4.3, so you can just flash GNA5 and be done with it! I do recommend Nova or Apex launcher though, way smoother!
For all the other people here, this is a known bug with certain routers that are not 100% compliant with the WiFi standard and therefor do not confirm the handshake. I have had these problems with certain ROMs as well (cannot exactly remember which ones) and after flashing another ROM (at the moment I am on GNA5) Samsung fixed it, while it is not even their issue, the issue/bug lies within the routers that pose problems.
johan81 said:
Don't worry about Knox, it is not present in 4.3, so you can just flash GNA5 and be done with it! I do recommend Nova or Apex launcher though, way smoother!
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Really? Because with the Galaxy S4, late 4.2.2 firmwares and all 4.3 and above firmwares had new Knox bootloaders which means no turning back to old 4.2.2 ROMs and also the Knox 0x1 flag which to my knowledge is not resettable at the time of this writing.
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6.0 wifi issue ideas, thoughts and workarounds

Hey everyone, I wanted to put together a thread focusing on wifi issues of different variety and what we can do to potentially fix or workaround the main issues
I personally have been working on a solution for the discrepancy that disallows me to connect to my enterprise wifi at work, lollipop and previous versions connect just fine. So far ive found this issue. May not be easiest nor even possible for some of the issues some of us are having, but i think its worth working towards solutions.
https://code.google.com/p/android/i... Owner Summary Stars&groupby=&sort=&id=188867
What wifi issues? You might need nrw router.
I was able to connect via guest, then they had lock it due to bandwidth consumption. I have password since im a supervisor and my other phone (5.1.1) connects just fine. The nexus says saved, but when i click connect nothing, doesnt say obtaining ip or authenticating. Credentials are correct and connected before to same network without lock
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I was able to connect via guest, then they had lock it due to bandwidth consumption. I have password since im a supervisor and my other phone (5.1.1) connects just fine. The nexus says saved, but when i click connect nothing, doesnt say obtaining ip or authenticating. Credentials are correct and connected before to same network without lock
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Does your nexus connect fine to other wireless networks? How can you blame it on the device instead of going and fixing your work network settings instead? There are no wifi issues. Call an IT guy and he will fix your router.
meltdeck said:
Hey everyone, I wanted to put together a thread focusing on wifi issues of different variety and what we can do to potentially fix or workaround the main issues
I personally have been working on a solution for the discrepancy that disallows me to connect to my enterprise wifi at work, lollipop and previous versions connect just fine. So far ive found this issue. May not be easiest nor even possible for some of the issues some of us are having, but i think its worth working towards solutions.
https://code.google.com/p/android/i... Owner Summary Stars&groupby=&sort=&id=188867
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Interesting, I just read through a lot (more than I can believe) of that issue log. It sounds like its technically not a Google/Android 6.0 problem even though the problem arose with the upgrade to 6.0. Have you considered doing what Nick suggested and reaching out to your enterprise IT administrators at work to see if they can or plan to do the necessary updates?
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Does your nexus connect fine to other wireless networks? How can you blame it on the device instead of going and fixing your work network settings instead? There are no wifi issues. Call an IT guy and he will fix your router.
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Yeah it connects to others but all devices lollipop and older including iphone and blackberry connect fine. And its known that android m has issues connecting to some wifi that works fine with all other devices. If you do a quick search youll see basically all 6.0 devices (nexus 6, etc) have same issues once updated to 6.0 (hit or miss depends on network they try to connect to, but same story just fine before update). The IT dept are not going to change settings on their network that works fine with 99.9% devices that people have there, since im only one so far with a 6.0 device (IT request MAC address when you get pass) it obviously is some sort of security policy within the os or something of that nature
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Interesting, I just read through a lot (more than I can believe) of that issue log. It sounds like its technically not a Google/Android 6.0 problem even though the problem arose with the upgrade to 6.0. Have you considered doing what Nick suggested and reaching out to your enterprise IT administrators at work to see if they can or plan to do the necessary updates?
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Yeah, they are hesitant to change what works for almost everyone that connects to it. Also i think itd be a good thing to work on since most IT admin wont change for the very few with newer devices
On a side note i do feel like its more or less a cop out of them to claim its not 6.0 fault because when push comes to shove it works fine but once 6.0 it doesn't and nothing changed on the network
When I had my Nexus 5X, I had issues connecting to WiFi at home until I used the Network Settings Reset option under Settings > Backup and Reset. I think this issue came from the restore of settings during initial setup. Possibly worth a try.
Still, the issue I'm running into now is that my 6P only connects to one of the two routers at home. I have both broadcasting the same SSID though they're different brands and one's an older G router. On my Moto X running 5.1, the phone would connect to the strongest signal. Seems the 6P will only connect to one and never connect to the other. I've had the phone "forget" that one and connected to the other and then it refused to connect to the original. Very odd.
My point in saying this is that I wonder if there's a similar issue occurring in the OP's office. Though the same SSID is being broadcast, its as if the phone remembers the MAC address of the specific router it originally connected to and refuses to connect to any others. Just a thought.
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Have you tried turning on developer options, scroll down and turn on legacy dhcp client under networking.
Yeah, ive tried that also
the fix in this thread might work, if you're rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/android-m-wpa-enterprise-ssl-problem-t3219559
tcchuin said:
the fix in this thread might work, if you're rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/android-m-wpa-enterprise-ssl-problem-t3219559
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Just tried and sadly it didnt work
Tell the IT dept to upgrade their radius auth
I'm also having WiFi connection issues with eduroam (an often used protocol in UK universities) amongst other including my home dual band ac network. It locks out and can only be resolved by a reboot, which then takes 30-60 seconds to power off. Not normal or 'just an admin' issue. It seems to be software related as it is not constant nor predictable (ie it's not in certain areas and a reboot always reconnects). I'm unconvinced by the 'speak to your network admin' argument as it is neither useful or realistic and incompatible on my current patterns of usage or the issues being reported more widely.
My 6p works fine on my wi-fi router at home, but when I go over to my son's house, I have to go into Advanced Wi-Fi options and change the frequency band from automatic to 2.4 GHz only. Then I have to cycle my wi-fi off and back on. Then it will work on his router. Otherwise, it with keep trying to connect and fail every time.
Rob
Yeah, these are the issues (including the issue im having) that im talking about. Theres clearly issues with wifi on 6.0. Its not an issue with the hardware, nor is the solution "buy a new router" or "must be the settings on your companys network" granted most people can connect everywhere they've tried but if they tried where we cant connect or have issues they'd have same problem. Im thinking its a problem due to security policies or something along those lines but we should be able to alter, remove, or opt out of them at our own risk. Just thinking out loud.
Which build are you on? Mine ends in k. See: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3248499

Honor 5X Won't Reliably Connect to Wifi

My home wifi details are saved on my phone. For some reason when I come home from work my phone refuses to automatically connect. I have to manually connect every time. Is this some strange setting on the phone or 'power saving'?
Does anyone know why this is and how I can fix it? It's unrooted KIW-L21, running 5.1.1.
I have the same problem.
What is strange is that this problem started about a week ago. The first two weeks, the 5x connected automatically, like all other devices that we have. The Honor 5x is the only device that has this problem.
Having exactly the same problem.
That is strange. I have not seen this moving between work and home wifi. Always connects.
It is the same with my KIW-L21. I attached a screenshot where the first wifi should connect automatically. Underneath the name of the wifi it says: "No internet connection possible, deactivated".
Then I need to connect manually. That will work fine but is not so practicable.
I have been having the same problem for just over a week, I got back from work today and it decided to connect automagically again. In trying to fix this I unchecked a box in advanced wifi options which said check for internet access. It didn't appear to work at the time but might be worth giving it a go.
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Well no combination of settngs seemed to have fixed it so far. I'm going to try a static IP and see if that makes any difference.
If any of you have root, the wifi config files are located in: /data/misc/wifi/wpasuplicant.conf. You might find something interesting.
Static IP makes no difference. The phone is close to being returned right now. Massive shame as it's good other than this.
Not_Technically_Minded! said:
Static IP makes no difference. The phone is close to being returned right now. Massive shame as it's good other than this.
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Keep in mind, if you have Comcast Xifinity Internet then its their DNS problem.
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It will be sufficient to forget the network and to unite with the WPS option for me it helped! Check and let know!
kamileoo92 said:
It will be sufficient to forget the network and to unite with the WPS option for me it helped! Check and let know!
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I had the same issue of it not always reconnecting to my home wifi when I came back in range, but so far the above method seems to have worked for me (although only one day of testing so far).
can anybody tell me where is hidden wifi add option is ?
Not sure this Google Connectivity Services help but I have it on all my devices.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.gcs
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I have the same problem.
I have found out that with the option "check for internet access" off (under Settings -> Wifi -> Menu -> Advanced Settings) it still won't work, but it will automatically connect to Wifi when the screen is turned off and on again. At least it's quicker than having to connect manually, but still not a satisfying solution.
My model number is also KIW-L21.
UPDATE: Removing the home network and saving it again (with the exact same settings as before) apparently solve the issue. Now it is autoconnecting when the toggle is switched to on.
rogconnect said:
Not sure this Google Connectivity Services help but I have it on all my devices.
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Google Connectivity Services is not compatible with Honor 5X (model number KIW-L21). It cannot be downloaded from the Google Play.
Shaysea said:
Google Connectivity Services is not compatible with Honor 5X (model number KIW-L21). It cannot be downloaded from the Google Play.
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Sorry to see its not compatible for your device or country
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rogconnect said:
Sorry to see its not compatible for your device or country
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I really can't understand why there are apps compatible with Honor 5X in the United States (KIW-L24) and not compatible with the same device in Europe (KIW-L21). As far as I know, the main difference is the price (more expensive in Europe, around 268$).
Same Wifi Issues
Not_Technically_Minded! said:
My home wifi details are saved on my phone. For some reason when I come home from work my phone refuses to automatically connect. I have to manually connect every time. Is this some strange setting on the phone or 'power saving'?
Does anyone know why this is and how I can fix it? It's unrooted KIW-L21, running 5.1.1.
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I had the exact same issue. This happened on multiple wifi networks. Would not automatically connect to wifi, showed disabled, I would manually hit connect again. Several times a day it would just disco. I rooted and tried the 140 update, same thing. When I installed the CM12 ROM it didn't even detect my wireless network!! Weird. I changed the channel on my home wifi and it immediately saw the network. Something with the wifi channel, security, and EMUI?? Working great now though for five days.

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