Hi all. I'm having problems using the GoPro app to control my camera from my phone. The app relies on the phone connecting to an ad-hoc WiFi network generated by the GoPro camera. The problem is that the phone keeps switching to my home WiFi. I presume this happens because the router signal is stronger than the camera's. However, in this case I want to connect to the camera regardless of signal quality.
I've searched XDA and the web at large and can't find a way to prioritise a given WiFi network over all others in Android 5. This makes it very hard or sometimes impossible to use the GoPro app at home.
Does anyone know a good way to solve this? Apparently KitKat had the option to prioritise a connection straight out of the box, but that option isn't available in Lollipop :/
daemonios said:
Hi all. I'm having problems using the GoPro app to control my camera from my phone. The app relies on the phone connecting to an ad-hoc WiFi network generated by the GoPro camera. The problem is that the phone keeps switching to my home WiFi. I presume this happens because the router signal is stronger than the camera's. However, in this case I want to connect to the camera regardless of signal quality.
I've searched XDA and the web at large and can't find a way to prioritise a given WiFi network over all others in Android 5. This makes it very hard or sometimes impossible to use the GoPro app at home.
Does anyone know a good way to solve this? Apparently KitKat had the option to prioritise a connection straight out of the box, but that option isn't available in Lollipop :/
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You need to use an app that prioritises one ssid over another.
I've never used it, but this one has good reviews:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.za.flash.wifiprioritizer
krs360 said:
You need to use an app that prioritises one ssid over another.
I've never used it, but this one has good reviews:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.za.flash.wifiprioritizer
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Thanks a lot, I'll try that.
Why would Google remove this option from the WiFi advanced settings, though? It makes it a pain to use devices that create ad-hoc networks... Does anyone know if there is a planned comeback in future releases?
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My Nexus S WiFi is really unstable, it disconnects quite frequently, even when the screen is ON and I'm working. No youtube video plays to the end before the Wifi disconnects, this is really annoying.
iPhone and Galaxy works fine on the same WiFi network.
Please don't suggest resetting the router and changing channels, I've done that already and its an open network (no security) but it allows only certain Mac Addresses. Is there any real fix available or do I have to live with it?
Thanks!
from what i can tell, like the gs, the wifi, gps and perhaps other components have taken a hit in terms of their sensitivity. perhaps interference from other componenets, perhaps a poor broadcom board. who knows. whoever does, isn't saying.
Okay, a little about my setup. I have tested on Slim ICS 2.7, 2.9; Codename Android 1.4, 1.5.5; as well as AOKP (I dont know exact builds, but am on the latest now - build 28). I have a Cradlepoint MBR 1000 which is a b/g/n 4g router (though I only have cable hooked up - was bought originally to allow me to broadcast my Clear 4g service, but Clear doesnt work where I live now).
EVO 3D, iPhone 4s, All my laptops, HeroC, Kyocera Echo, Roku...I mean everything connects to my Wi-Fi EXCEPT my NS4G...WTH?
Does anyone else have this issue?...could it be some settings with the N router?...I cant believe everything but this phone works.
Please help. It is so frustrating to be limited to 3g that works intermittently while I am at home. I have all my apps from the Google Play backed up to my sdcard so I dont have to connect to install them...it is a huge pain. Thanks in advance
Need some more description. What settings do you have on the router, how have you tried to connect, does it connect then drop out, can you see the network at all, etc?
Either your phones wifi hardware is gone or your house.
So here's what you can do to narrow down on the problem.
Tell me if you can connect to any other wifi hotspots outside your house. If it does connect then problem is router if it doesn't than problem is with the phone.
Good luck.
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Does it detect any Wi-Fi networks at all?
Does it detect any Wi-Fi networks at all? or just can't make the connection
I have the same problem but only at home .I don't anderstand a lot about this, I change my rom with ice scream sandswich 4.0.4 it was working with 4.0.3. Where is the problem. Thanks for your help.
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shockem said:
Either your phones wifi hardware is gone or your house.
So here's what you can do to narrow down on the problem.
Tell me if you can connect to any other wifi hotspots outside your house. If it does connect then problem is router if it doesn't than problem is with the phone.
Good luck.
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Not necessarily. Setup of each router can change in numerous ways so as to stop certain devices from working, as can certain phone settings not allow connecting to certain routers. It is not quite so black and white, and we already know the router works.
daviki said:
I have the same problem but only at home .I don't anderstand a lot about this, I change my rom with ice scream sandswich 4.0.4 it was working with 4.0.3. Where is the problem. Thanks for your help.
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Sounds like a channel setting problem. Easiest way is to open up your router config and change the channel between 1 and 12 and this shouldn't happen again. Alternatively you could mess around with your build.prop.
Harbb is right, you might want to test several things within your router:
Change channels (use 1, 6 or 11-12)
Set it to only use on b/g connections (don't use n)
Different authentication methods (WPA2 with AES, etc)
And make sure you don't have a limit on your DHCP settings (just to make sure you don't have a ton of devices connected so it's not handing more IPs) or MAC filter.
Okay, sorry for not replying sooner. I posted this, then went to bed.
@Harbb:
It does see the network, lets me connect, put in the password, and says it is connected. It always says the connection is poor when I know it should be a good connection. The phone then shows the wifi icon and up and down arrows inside of the icon...I never see a portion of blue. When I try to download from the market, it will act like it is working, then the icon will disappear/reappear numerous times before it tell me there is not a connection.
As for my router setup. I do not know what information will help in this but here is some info: I do not have MAC filtering on, WISH is active (dont use it), WPA2 Only Personal AES (this is what I use), Channel 6 (I have tried channel 11 because I read somewhere the Wii needed 1 or 11 or one of my devices needed it), Transmission rate is Best, Channel is Auto 20/40 MHz, Mixed b/g/n (to utilize N and G, it has to be on this setting, there isn't an option for Mixed n/g), it is set on 192.168.0.x, NetBIOS mode type is Mixed (Broadcast then Point to Point).
@shockem I have not tested it with any other hotspot to see if it is just a problem with that router and this phone. I will try if I can find an open hotspot and let you know.
@Billchen0014 It does detect the network and connects, but drops it constantly...I cant even download a <1MB file from the market.
@Harbb (2) Going by your advice to daviki...it looks like I need to check another router. I go by a Starbucks, so I will try their hotspot...unless it isn't free, then Ill look around.
Thanks everyone who is helping me with this.
@Oogway, I will try G only and see what happens...if I use Mixed it has to be g/b or b/g/n. As for DHCP there is only 2 maybe 3 devices connected and No MAC filtering
Could it be the Wifi country code issue?
Is that something on the phone? Also, I tested different channels (1, 6, 11) as well as b/g and g only. Still no go.
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Thanks for the info. Test another hotspot (preferably one with a wpa2 password too if possible) and let us know. I'll reply later with some things to try as I gotta get going.
Okay, I did test one more thing. I sat right next to the router and it had full bars. Stayed full and my speed tests were great. Moved to where I sit on the couch about 30 walking steps away and no connection. I know the signal reaches because it is where I use laptops and other devices. The PS3 and Wii are further away and have no issue. It is not a clear path, but there aren't any doors between the router and the couch.
Just some more info...leading me to believe it is an issue with the phone. I get horrible service with Sprint also, so it may be connected. I don't know.
Any ideas? Is it just because of how far away I am?
Again, thanks everyone for the help. It has been so frustrating ever since I got the phone.
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Wifi Analyzer can give you a dB reading on the signal strength if you'd like to try that from a distance too. Wifi at uni likes to show low bars quite often, however alot of the time i have great signal and it shows through wifi analyzer. May not be related since uni is a peap connection, but worth a shot anywho. Might give another hint on whether you should seek out warranty or router settings.
With all the Wi-Fi and processing power of our phones, I wonder if we can actually make one big Wireless mesh network using our phone's Wi-Fi.
Is it possible?
kih said:
With all the Wi-Fi and processing power of our phones, I wonder if we can actually make one big Wireless mesh network using our phone's Wi-Fi.
Is it possible?
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It is possible. But wifi range limit range is going to limit the network in size if it got it to work. Also most androids phone dont have ad-hoc so wifi mesh would not been seen by other users. My old windows 5 phone works with wifi ad-hoc but android does not.
They are to apps that try do network meshing open garden which will use bluetooth and The Serval Mesh which makes calls over wifi.
open garden shares your internet with other open garden users.
This seems to be an easy one first, I just did not manage this working.
When I am connected to device via WiFi (which is not connected to the internet) I cannot connect to mobile data. The device somehow keeps trying to use WiFi only for internet connection. Obviously switching is NOT OK, as I want to be connected to the device. Imagine it is a drone remote controller or a dashcam or a wifi cam.
I tried Wifi+ but that is only changing to another wifi with internet on or switches to mobile net. I also tried mobile net always on, but does not help either.
Any idea? I do not even think this is Honor related - this should be easily working on any Android device.
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This seems to be an easy one first, I just did not manage this working.
When I am connected to device via WiFi (which is not connected to the internet) I cannot connect to mobile data. The device somehow keeps trying to use WiFi only for internet connection. Obviously switching is NOT OK, as I want to be connected to the device. Imagine it is a drone remote controller or a dashcam or a wifi cam.
I tried Wifi+ but that is only changing to another wifi with internet on or switches to mobile net. I also tried mobile net always on, but does not help either.
Any idea? I do not even think this is Honor related - this should be easily working on any Android device.
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Contact customer service
moolash said:
This seems to be an easy one first, I just did not manage this working.
When I am connected to device via WiFi (which is not connected to the internet) I cannot connect to mobile data. The device somehow keeps trying to use WiFi only for internet connection. Obviously switching is NOT OK, as I want to be connected to the device. Imagine it is a drone remote controller or a dashcam or a wifi cam.
I tried Wifi+ but that is only changing to another wifi with internet on or switches to mobile net. I also tried mobile net always on, but does not help either.
Any idea? I do not even think this is Honor related - this should be easily working on any Android device.
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You want to be connected to a WiFi network but use mobile data for Internet?
goldfinv said:
You want to be connected to a WiFi network but use mobile data for Internet?
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sounds like the same to me , but i think, its impossible , you can connect both at a time.. but phone always tries to get internet from wifi..
Yes. It's quite impossible to do that. Wi-Fi and Mobile Data at the same time. Speedify on the play store let's you use both for downloads and Internet. Doubt it'd solve your problem tho
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Contact customer service
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Thanks, but this is not phone (brand) related.
goldfinv said:
Yes. It's quite impossible to do that. Wi-Fi and Mobile Data at the same time. Speedify on the play store let's you use both for downloads and Internet. Doubt it'd solve your problem tho
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I understand now it might not be possible. It is by default like this in Android. It is kinda stupid, though.
Whenever I use bluetooth ear buds with my Samsung M12, while I am accessing internet through Wifi
(30mbps connection), my internet speed goes down drastically to a point, I cannot even watch YouTube video(360p) without buffering. (Update) Situation have become worse now, can't even open any web page, nothing works when I am using Internet through WiFi and connected to my buds via bluetooth (have tried different buds, headphones, neckband etc).
It happens only when I am connected to buds/headphones etc....otherwise there is no such issue while using bluetooth speakers, or transferring files through bluetooth or simply if bluetooth is turned on. DON'T HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM IS, HAVE TRIED RESETING MY PHONE,BLUETOOTH SETTINGS EVERYTHING.
(tried samsung service center also as phone is under warranty, they kept my phone for a week and did nothing)
Nothing works.
I am forced to use wired earphones and headphones while using WiFi.
(HAVE ATTACHED TWO VIDEOS EXPLAINING THE WHOLE SITUATION)
PLEASE CAN ANYBODY HELP ME.
sumeetmishra said:
Whenever I use bluetooth ear buds with my Samsung M12, while I am accessing internet through Wifi, my internet speed goes down drastically to a point, I can watch YouTube video(360p) without buffering. Anyone else facing this issue? can anybody help me fix it?
I use my Nokia 6.1 for mobile hotspot to use internet on my M12 device
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It is because you are using another phone as a hotspot, this setup is slow. It requires more data when using hotspot. For each bit of data that the device you are viewing uses, the device providing the hotspot is consuming several more bits of data, a very inefficient setup. Using Bluetooth at the same time also slows things down because the radio is having to do extra work.
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It is because you are using another phone as a hotspot, this setup is slow. It requires more data when using hotspot. For each bit of data that the device you are viewing uses, the device providing the hotspot is consuming several more bits of data, a very inefficient setup. Using Bluetooth at the same time also slows things down because the radio is having to do extra work.
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I understand that it is not very efficient setup, I did it in emergency situation. But the problem occurs on Samsung device specifically, i have F41 and oneplus 3T both works perfectly on this same setup while their individual Bluetooth is turned on, only M12 seems to not work
Try if it's working in safe mode
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Try if it's working in safe mode
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Problem persists in Safe mode also
sumeetmishra said:
Problem persists in Safe mode also
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Does this persists on other devices too ?
And does it happen in chrome only or around the whole ui
Try system update
It happens because BT and WiFi shares the band the wireless connection. Either setup your wifi to use 5Ghz or change the channel of the router to something optimal, where other devices (microwave etc.) doesnt ruin your signal.