UPDATE: There is an app in the play store called 'Advanced Wifi Lock (Free)' which fixes this problem and DOES NOT need root
ossy1337 said:
Some (or maybe the most) users reported that the phone loses wifi signal after a few minutes in standby. I probably found a way to fix this. All you need to do is:
5. change the line 'gEnableSuspend=3' to 'gEnableSuspent=1'
PS: Keep in mind that unlocking the bootloader using htcdev will most likely void or at least constrain your warranty
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Are you sure about the gEnableSuspenT (changing d to t)?
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Are you sure about the gEnableSuspenT (changing d to t)?
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fixed it
Update in post 1, no root required!
Yeah I found out about the wifi lock issue when I got my sony tablet, advanced wifi lock is the perfect solution!
for me the wifi lock causes very low standby hours. anyone having the same issue?
If I did not misunderstand what you mean by WiFi shutdown, there is an option in WiFi setting which keeps WiFi on even phone is in sleep mode (standby).
Go to:
WiFi list, menu, advanced, keep WiFi on during sleep, select always.
No 3rd party app needed.
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h.han said:
If I did not misunderstand what you mean by WiFi shutdown, there is an option in WiFi setting which keeps WiFi on even phone is in sleep mode (standby).
Go to:
WiFi list, menu, advanced, keep WiFi on during sleep, select always.
No 3rd party app needed.
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That's exactly why this thread exist...
the 'keep on' function doesn't work for some users.
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That's exactly why this thread exist...
the 'keep on' function doesn't work for some users.
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OK, if that's the case, ignore my post then, but I did not really see any where mentioning the "keep one" function not working in this thread, so had no idea... maybe good to add it somewhere just to avoid further confusion
By the way, the "keep on" function works fine for me, so maybe something to do with the router? or wifi band (802.11a/b/n)?
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UPDATE: There is an app in the play store called 'Advanced Wifi Lock (Free)' which fixes this problem and DOES NOT need root
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Have been looking for this solution awhile... finally found something that is useful!!! Thanks a lot!!!
This app causes massive battery drain. For me, I updated my device with ics ruu and this problem was gone, but a week ago when I did a factory reset the problem reappeared.
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Thanks for sharing. I would've tried it out if it weren't for the fact that my current rom has no problems with wifi connectivity at all.
However, I will keep this app in mind just in case .
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My wifi keeps turning on by itself.
Does anyone else have this issue? I am on the stock rooted ROM. I wonder if I installed something that does this. It's driving me crazy!!!
Arrrgghh.
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My wifi keeps turning on by itself.
Does anyone else have this issue? I am on the stock rooted ROM. I wonder if I installed something that does this. It's driving me crazy!!!
Arrrgghh.
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You rang? lol.
Yes, I did at first when on stock. There's a setting, it is escaping me exactly where it is - but I believe it's in the 'advanced' wifi settings. Let me see if I can find the thread real quick.
This is a "feature" - basically the concept is, the phone tells you when you are near AP's to save $$$ on your cell data plan. Stupid.
Edit - there's also battery saving apps that could be doing this... just FYI, reading other forums they seem to indicate that rogue apps could be doing this - one user in particular mentioned some app called Snapdragon BatteryGuru...
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You rang? lol.
Yes, I did at first when on stock. There's a setting, it is escaping me exactly where it is - but I believe it's in the 'advanced' wifi settings. Let me see if I can find the thread real quick.
This is a "feature" - basically the concept is, the phone tells you when you are near AP's to save $$$ on your cell data plan. Stupid.
Edit - there's also battery saving apps that could be doing this... just FYI, reading other forums they seem to indicate that rogue apps could be doing this - one user in particular mentioned some app called Snapdragon BatteryGuru...
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I wonder if "Keep wifi on during sleep" was causing the issue.
Also, I do have that snapdragon app...but it hasn't gone through the 3 days of "learning" to actually be functional. If it doesn't stop happening from changing the setting on Keep wifi on during sleep to NEVER...then I for sure will uninstall the snapdragon app and see if that helps. The snapdragon app seems to only do what Greenify is already doing anyway. Hibernate apps.
Thanks for replying man! You are a great dev.
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I wonder if "Keep wifi on during sleep" was causing the issue.
Also, I do have that snapdragon app...but it hasn't gone through the 3 days of "learning" to actually be functional. If it doesn't stop happening from changing the setting on Keep wifi on during sleep to NEVER...then I for sure will uninstall the snapdragon app and see if that helps. The snapdragon app seems to only do what Greenify is already doing anyway. Hibernate apps.
Thanks for replying man! You are a great dev.
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I'm just learning, but getting better at it for sure .
As for the issue at hand, I don't think that keep wifi on setting is the one I am thinking of...
Unfortunately I don't have a device to look at right now to tell you the exact setting, and I am having trouble finding the thread where this was discussed (I thought there was one at least)...
However, did you check the settings on that Snapdragon app? Make sure there's nothing configured there to enable wifi. Also, I'm not real familiar with all these battery saving apps - I would use caution, they might be like antivirus software on Windows - don't run more than one at a time, or else they will just butt heads.
So at work I have ZERO cell signal inside. The building is metal, the windows tinted with metallic tint. Cell Standby is raping my battery, is there any way to automatically disable and then enable the cell radio when I connect/disconnect to work WiFi?
I've tried this in tasker and trigger and it wasn't supported! Currently running cataclysm ROM but its smart radio feature cannot disable cell radio but only switch from LTE to 2g/3g.
There must be a way to do this automatically. Doing it manually is too risky if I forget even once to re-enable it.
You can use dpad buttons in tasker to do it.
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So at work I have ZERO cell signal inside. The building is metal, the windows tinted with metallic tint. Cell Standby is raping my battery, is there any way to automatically disable and then enable the cell radio when I connect/disconnect to work WiFi?
I've tried this in tasker and trigger and it wasn't supported! Currently running cataclysm ROM but its smart radio feature cannot disable cell radio but only switch from LTE to 2g/3g.
There must be a way to do this automatically. Doing it manually is too risky if I forget even once to re-enable it.
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I don't know about any phone settings, but if you can't find one, you can always pop out the SIM card hehe. It won't bother looking for a cell connection, but wifi will still be fine.
You can maybe install NFC chips in the car and at work (if your boss let's you to signal the phone on and off for the network.
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AutomateIt with location trigger?
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Any automation program will do. Llama is free and easy to use, Tasker is more advanced.
Still cannot get tasker to do this, even with secure settings and helper installed.
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Still cannot get tasker to do this, even with secure settings and helper installed.
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What seems to be the problem?
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I think Juice defender has the ability to do this, it detects that your connected to "a network" and you can automate it to do various things. I think.........
I use Automateit and it works as expected.
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What seems to be the problem?
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Well nothing happens. The radio simply stays on!
m52 power! said:
Well nothing happens. The radio simply stays on!
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What did you set up in Tasker?
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What did you set up in Tasker?
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Wifi Connected: Li3
Cell radio off:
Secure settings airplane mode radios: Cell
Secure settings Airplane Mode Enabled
Exit task:
Cell radio on:
Secure settings Airplane mode disabled
When tasker tries to run the task it says: "An error occurred while executing Action: Airplane Mode Radios!". I have airplane mode radios set to "Cell" only.
m52 power! said:
When tasker tries to run the task it says: "An error occurred...
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Are you sure you need the exit task?
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Are you sure you need the exit task?
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I don't NEED it but I'd like it to automatically turn airplane mode off for cell radio when I leave work. If I forgot to do it myself once then people couldn't reach me at all.
Still this doesn't interfere with the main problem, disabling cell radio has an error message and does nothing.
m52 power! said:
I don't NEED it but I'd like it to automatically turn airplane mode off for cell radio when I leave work. If I forgot to do it myself once then people couldn't reach me at all.
Still this doesn't interfere with the main problem, disabling cell radio has an error message and does nothing.
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I mean, won't Airplane Mode turn off automatically when the Wifi connection is lost? Because I've had exit tasks screw up my profiles before, and it turned out I didn't even need them.
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I mean, won't Airplane Mode turn off automatically when the Wifi connection is lost? Because I've had exit tasks screw up my profiles before, and it turned out I didn't even need them.
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I just tried without the exit task and it still displays an error message when activating
m52 power! said:
I just tried without the exit task and it still displays an error message when activating
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Try the alternative Helper?
Also, why do you turn on and off airplane mode?
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PhilipTD said:
Try the alternative Helper?
Also, why do you turn on and off airplane mode?
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To disable the radio. How else can I do this?
m52 power! said:
To disable the radio. How else can I do this?
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I thought the "cell off" task did that.
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I thought the "cell off" task did that.
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Nm, I get it.
I guess the alternative Helper thing didn't work?
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I thought I'd start this thread to raise awareness and stop some confusion. It looks like there is a bug in Android Lollipop where under certain circumstances, the battery chart/graph always shows WiFi was on even though it was switched off. This is with "scanning always available" set to OFF of course.
A google code bug has been submitted for this: https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=81501&colspec=ID Type Status Owner Summary Stars
What I've found reproduces the problem:
1) Make sure "WiFi scanning always available" is OFF.
2) Connect to a WiFi access point.
3) Physically leave that area of the access point so that the WiFi disconnects because you've gone out of range.
4) Disable WiFi from the settings.
5) Observe the battery chart will continue to show WiFi on, forever, until you re-enable WiFi, reconnect to another WiFi access point, and then disable WiFi.
This hasn't been fixed in 5.1 :'(
No issue here and I manage my WiFi manually. So my question is: do you manually manage your WiFi or do you use an app or a rom feature based on profiles, hours,...?
Primokorn said:
No issue here and I manage my WiFi manually. So my question is: do you manually manage your WiFi or do you use an app or a rom feature based on profiles, hours,...?
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I do use an app to do it, but that's besides the point, I'm able to reproduce this manually. Did you follow the steps I posted in the first post?
Flyview said:
I do use an app to do it, but that's besides the point, I'm able to reproduce this manually. Did you follow the steps I posted in the first post?
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I can't for now but I'll test later.
@Flyview likewise...
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@Flyview likewise...
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Hmm?
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Hmm?
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I have the same bug after following the above steps.
Primokorn said:
I have the same bug after following the above steps.
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Thanks for confirming. Yea pretty annoying how they won't fix such simple bugs, thought for sure this would be gone in 5.1.
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Yeup it's a visual glitch with the battery graph. As OP said it only happens if you disable the WiFi once leaving the WiFi network area, if you disable it while still connected it shows as off properly in the graph.
Any fix has been found for this bug? Because I'm on Chroma 5.1.1 and this still occurs.
Renton91 said:
Any fix has been found for this bug? Because I'm on Chroma 5.1.1 and this still occurs.
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Still a problem for me on stock 5.1.1
Hi,
I am on C432B170. Whenever I change locations (physically), the phone only connects to the available (and already saved) wifi after I turn the screen on. It then keeps connection indefinitely. I also double checked, it is set to keep the connection always.
Or am I too impatient (it even happens after being within wifi range for 15 minutes)? What is the scan interval when the screen is off? Is there maybe a way to decrease that interval?
Thank you in advance
cn0MMnb said:
Or am I too impatient (it even happens after being within wifi range for 15 minutes)? What is the scan interval when the screen is off? Is there maybe a way to decrease that interval?
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My Mate 8 connects immediately after I enter home while keeping the phone in my pocket without turning the screen on.
So there must definitely be a problem in your settings, or maybe a problem in your wireless router configuration.
If possible check your Mate 8 behavior with another wifi network.
In fact, it happens also at work. and my Mate S (with Android 5) connected immediately.
Do you have wifi+ enabled or disabled?
cn0MMnb said:
Do you have wifi+ enabled or disabled?
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Not enabled, it might creates problems keeping the phone always on mobile data connection instead of switching to wifi..
themissionimpossible said:
Not enabled, it might creates problems keeping the phone always on mobile data connection instead of switching to wifi..
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I have it disabled aswell.
How are you sure that wifi connection is not active?
Only because you can't see the wifi symbol on the status bar as soon as you turn the screen on (it might be due only to a delay in the screen refresh), or have you checked otherwise?
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How are you sure that wifi connection is not active?
Only because you can't see the wifi symbol on the status bar as soon as you turn the screen on (it might be due only to a delay in the screen refresh), or have you checked otherwise?
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I checked the dhcp log in the router and it also matches the time of when I activated the display
What battery saving plan are you using?
And check advanced wifi settings: always active on standby is enabled?
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What battery saving plan are you using?
And check advanced wifi settings: always active on standby is enabled?
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Performance
Always active (as stated in initial post) (Battery history also shows that WIFI was on permanently)
Well, other possibilities are to delete the wifi connection and recreate it (if not already tried), and eventually perform a Mate 8 factory reset.
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Well, other possibilities are to delete the wifi connection and recreate it (if not already tried), and eventually perform a Mate 8 factory reset.
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also known as "I got no idea, try this standard thingy". I already resetted the phone - without any third party apps I noticed the exact same bahavior
Unfortunately, if you can't solve the problem in any way, probably your Mate 8 is somehow faulty in the wifi compartment, and need to be sent to Huawei for repair...
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Unfortunately, if you can't solve the problem in any way, probably your Mate 8 is somehow faulty in the wifi compartment, and need to be sent to Huawei for repair...
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That's like saying: "If notifications are delayed, you need to send it to huawei for repair"
If wifi works fine otherwise, it must be a software problem.
Edit: found a discussion on google productforums:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/3y35TOBjznc;context-place=topicsearchin/nexus/category$3Anexus-6p|sort:relevance|spell:false
Chances are, it's an android 6.0 issue. Too bad, Huawei didn't update to 6.0.1
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Chances are, it's an android 6.0 issue. Too bad, Huawei didn't update to 6.0.1
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I honestly don't think so, AFAIK till now nobody here (and on the other forums I attend) has posted a similar problem with the Mate 8, so IMHO it shouldn't t be a Huawei Android 6.0 problem.
But anyway, this XDA thread now might be read by some other people who could possibly confirm the same problem, so you'll see if you're not alone...
I do have same problem on KanVIP Slim on a AL10. The wifi wont connect until i open the screen nor at home or at work, did test it with WIFI+ enabled or disabled.
Also i have noticed that the login webpage wont show when i'm connected to a public free WIFI that require web login.
Waiting for the new 172 version of the ROM to see if any improvements.
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I do have same problem on KanVIP Slim on a AL10. The wifi wont connect until i open the screen nor at home or at work, did test it with WIFI+ enabled or disabled.
Also i have noticed that the login webpage wont show when i'm connected to a public free WIFI that require web login.
Waiting for the new 172 version of the ROM to see if any improvements.
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What Android version does your KanVIP run? 6.0 or 6.0.1?
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What Android version does your KanVIP run? 6.0 or 6.0.1?
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Should i say KangVIP, its on 6.0 Chinese base 168
I have the same problem.. from C432B103 till B170.. only when I unlock the screen after a few second I get a sign that wifi was founded and connected.. so I think that phone is on 4G when it sleeps.. thats no good((
DANDANA said:
I do have same problem on KanVIP Slim on a AL10. The wifi wont connect until i open the screen nor at home or at work, did test it with WIFI+ enabled or disabled.
Also i have noticed that the login webpage wont show when i'm connected to a public free WIFI that require web login.
Waiting for the new 172 version of the ROM to see if any improvements.
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Same problem
Any solution ?
A simple app to check whether your WIFI is connected or not. It then disables your WIFI when no connection is found (i.e. keeping your WIFI from hogging battery when not in use).
Also turn your WIFI "ON" once then turn it "OFF" later without the check intervals. Check FAQ for the explanation.
*NOTE - Check FAQ below or In App if you have any issues*
*Built-in FEATURES*
- Set how long it takes to check
- Set when to check
- Set the minimum signal strength required to connect
- Show surrounding AP info while scanning in the background & AP info when connected
- Disable WIFI when no internet connection is found
- Do a manual check
- Other minor features
Download it from XDA Labs - https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/wifi.checker.rf
Android Support - 4.0+
Optional Donation
Donate HERE if you feel like it
Feedback is much appreciated, whether it's bugs you experience or would like to see a new feature.
FAQ
1) "I want to automate my WIFI Connection, but without the checking intervals" - Easy, just set the time you want your WIFI to turn "ON" & "OFF" using the "Time to check:", then disable the check interval & lastly disable the "Notifications" in the "Notification Config" tab.
2) "I'm getting unreliable checks when the screen is off" - There is no built-in way around battery saving features/apps, so you'll need to whitelist the app in Battery Optimization/Greenify/Doze or any other battery saving app (it will not drain your battery, promise!)
3) "Even though i whitelisted the app i get unreliable checks (using a Sony Device with Stamina Mode Enabled)" - I do not have a workaround other than whitelisting, it is difficult to build support when i do not have a Sony Device to test on.
4) "WIFI turned off even if an Internet Connection is available" - Try disabling the ability to check for an Internet Connection under Extra Config tab.
5) "Please publish on Google Play" - I will publish on Google Play as soon as i have the available funds for a Developer Registration Fee.
6) "Do i need a Rooted Device" - No, Root is NOT needed
Changelog (v3.6)
* Improved WIFI switch when time ends
* WIFI now switched on when check time starts, instead of starting from an "Off" state
* Fixed incorrect variable shown on check titles
* Fixed boot check to run only when necessary
* Other minor bugs squashed and code improvements
Is it similar to WPS connect or Wifi master key? I am using WPS connect and it runs smoothly. It is available at this: http://goo.gl/KgWm9s
lanalana said:
Is it similar to WPS connect or Wifi master key? I am using WPS connect and it runs smoothly. It is available at this: http://goo.gl/KgWm9s
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I am not sure, will download them and have a look.
But in short, the app uses your saved WIFI networks (it does not connect to any open Access Point/Hotspot automatically). You specify when it should check, then it checks if there are any saved Hotspots in range and connects to it for you automatically (if there are no saved Hotspots in range, it automatically disables your WIFI until the next check).
Every time it checks it also saves a list of Hotspots picked up with their security, signal strength, mac address etc. (different details are also shown when connected to a hotspot for example: ip address, speed of connection, etc.)
This app is actually designed for an automated WIFI connection.
Is it a known bug that this app does not work reliably when the screen is turned off?
Thanks in advance
Freezy202 said:
Is it a known bug that this app does not work reliably when the screen is turned off?
Thanks in advance
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It is a known bug, because i have not found a way around other Battery Saving features yet.
[EDIT]OP has been updated[/EDIT]
You'll see in the OP i said that you should add "WiFi Checker" as an exception (whitelist) in any battery saving app that you may have installed. That includes Android's built-in Battery Optimization / Doze Mode. Also if you have a Sony Device with Stamina Mode enabled, you will have problems if the app is not whitelisted.
Let me know if the issue persists then i'll look into it for you.
publish on google play
I suggest you publish on Google play store
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I suggest you publish on Google play store
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Thanks for the suggestion.
I will publish on Google Play as soon as i have the available funds for a Developer Registration Fee. Currency is very weak in the country now, therefore i can't spare the fee at this stage.
In the meantime: Any person that doesn't have the XDA Labs app installed, i've added a link in the OP to the app on the XDA Labs website. :good:
I will leave a message here as soon as it's on Google Play.
Would it be possible to implement something like: when the user turns off wifi manually, so the service of your apps stops and continues only when wifi is turned on by the user again.
I'm asking, because sometimes I have a bad wifi signal at my grandparents house and have to switch to mobile network so I can receive my notifications punctually instead of a 15 minutes delay. When I switch off my WiFi, your app re-activates my WiFi after some time for a scan (that's actually the purpose of your app haha) and the problem I've already said occurs.
Could you look into that?
Thanks in advance
Freezy202 said:
Would it be possible to implement something like: when the user turns off wifi manually, so the service of your apps stops and continues only when wifi is turned on by the user again.
I'm asking, because sometimes I have a bad wifi signal at my grandparents house and have to switch to mobile network so I can receive my notifications punctually instead of a 15 minutes delay. When I switch off my WiFi, your app re-activates my WiFi after some time for a scan (that's actually the purpose of your app haha) and the problem I've already said occurs.
Could you look into that?
Thanks in advance
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@Freezy202 Haha yeah it's supposed to do that :laugh: .. I am working on some lag issues & bugs, but will see what i can implement for you to accommodate the issue..
If you can give me a few days I'll sort it out for you ..
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Freezy202 said:
Would it be possible to implement something like: when the user turns off wifi manually, so the service of your apps stops and continues only when wifi is turned on by the user again.
I'm asking, because sometimes I have a bad wifi signal at my grandparents house and have to switch to mobile network so I can receive my notifications punctually instead of a 15 minutes delay. When I switch off my WiFi, your app re-activates my WiFi after some time for a scan (that's actually the purpose of your app haha) and the problem I've already said occurs.
Could you look into that?
Thanks in advance
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Pretty big update coming this week..
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Yeah man! . This will let me sleepless till the release haha
Freezy202 said:
Yeah man! . This will let me sleepless till the release haha
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Haha thanks
Some features to look forward to:
- Set minimum signal strength
- Choose a time to check
- Layout improvement (decreases clutter)
- Some others...
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Sounds promising!
Hi everyone, sorry i had a major setback on the app.. Will publish the new version as soon as I'm ready..
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Good!
UPDATE: I fixed the bugs that caused the app to malfunction completely.. Update coming as soon as I'm back to decent signal on Monday (currently only have GPRS )..
Sorry, but i also have to update screenshots etc.
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New Update is live :victory:
Nice work man... I just try it it works like a charm on my sony m5 ... 5/5 starts... Keep up the good work .
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Nice work man... I just try it it works like a charm on my sony m5 ... 5/5 starts... Keep up the good work .
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Thanks a lot, appreciate the feedback..
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help after connecting status wifi is disable :crying: i'm use cm 14