Anyone else struggling with WiFi? - Google Pixel Questions & Answers

Hi All?
Is anyone having any problems with their WiFi on their Pixel?
Doesn’t matter what app im using (Facebook WhatsApp ect) the WiFi doesn’t seem to work correctly. It is connected constantly so its not dropping out, however videos on Facebook just won’t play, or play and buffer for ages.
It seems intermittent though, sometime it will work fine, but this is about 1 in 10,
If I turn off WiFi and connect to 4g it works fine instantly.
I’m on Pure Nexus, but this problem existed before hand on stock.
I have upgraded modem,
I have checked the channels on the router,
I have disabled 2.4 ghz and done 5Ghz only and the problem is still there.
I’m on Virgin media, 300mb which works perfectly fine via cable and laptop via wifi.
Any ideas?

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Live Messenger

Hi guys,
Normally, I rely on WiFi networks to browse the internet on my devices.
Ever since I got my Touch PRO, been using alot of data connection (You Tube and the browsing is just very good)
Problem is, Live messenger doesn't seem to connect via data connection.
I have to be connected via WiFi..
Any workaround for that or has it been like that all this time?
Mine works on data connection
infernoir said:
Mine works on data connection
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Ahuh, so I guess it's just the coverage then
Thanks for sharing
I don't have 3G fyi. but it works fine on 2G.
I seem to be having the same problem too recently - even when I have full coverage.
data connection and internet works fine, but I still can't manage to connect to live messenger.
I am in the UK and on three by the way.
Ahuh, so I guess it might be temporary
Some networks, T-Mobile for example, will block the ports required for IM on some packages. If you've only ever had it working via WIFI you should check this isn't your problem.
fireblade63 said:
Hi guys,
Normally, I rely on WiFi networks to browse the internet on my devices.
Ever since I got my Touch PRO, been using alot of data connection (You Tube and the browsing is just very good)
Problem is, Live messenger doesn't seem to connect via data connection.
I have to be connected via WiFi..
Any workaround for that or has it been like that all this time?
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I guess there is some proxy setting that may solve your issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=417286
funny how i can't connect via wifi and u can't connect via ur network.. fun times!
I had a similar problem before, I connected once using WiFi and the next time I tried to connect using HSDPA it just won't recognize it. I fixed the problem by syncronizing using "Windows Live" while using HSDPA. Then Messenger worked.
But I have to say messenger has been acting weird lately, even on a PC. I think it has something to do with their servers.
In my house there is bad 3G coverage. Phone keeps flopping between G and 3G. Very annoying because MSN won't make use of my WiFi connection. Opera does seem to do that though.
fring has ability to work with msn, but I hate fring ...have you tried mChat? it's good alternative, msn is in beta testing, but it works for me..

[Q] Wifi signal high but no internet connection (Samsung Galaxy i5500)

I just upgraded my router to a wireless one. Firstly, it's connected via ethernet to a PC and it is happily getting internet access.
On my i5500 I get a strong wifi signal. Wifi Analyser shows the signal at max constantly. I can also connect with Gmote and it works just fine.
The problem is that I can't actually access the net at all from the phone.
So basically I know that my phone is talking to the router with no problem. It's just getting out onto the internet.
Does anyone know of a solution?
try logging into your router and change the broadcast channel to something else and test it again. it should be something like a/b/g mode... define a single channel and see if it works.
I had originally thought that was working. It did for the first few minute where I had connection but then it just dropped.
I have noticed that I have some very small bursts where I can connect.
Do you think that trying the different channels may be the solution?
I have the same problem. Have you found a solution?
Still no solution. I went through every channel and every encryption method.
So far I've found that having the channel set on 'Auto' and then disabling encryption seems to give me internet connection through WIFI for at least the initial period but it eventually drops. But that's also not always.
I've also Googled it to death and found nothing. If you do find the solution please post it here and I'll do the same.
Maybe we can help each other.
make sure you entered the right password of wlan.
use a pc to connect the router and in the wlan you'll find the password.
Ok, just to clarify. My phone connects to the Router via WLAN. In fact I can use Gmote to control my PC. So the WLAN connection is great.
The problem is accessing the internet when using that connection.
I had similar problems with a router last year. I resolved the issues by flashing DD-WRT firmware. The manufacturer's firmware was junk.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
I had that idea but they don't have firmware for my router yet. I have asked them if they intend to make one.
Any chance the firewall on your phone is blocking your browser from using the Wifi?
Sent from my DInc via XDA App
I have no firewall on my phone.
Ok I've tried some new stuff and they I've had the longest connectivity so far (which is about half an hour).
First I made sure my Wifi wasn't set to turn off when the screen goes to sleep. Second, according to a forum I read, Netgear recommends channel 7. If that channels doesn't work try 1,3,6,9,11,13.
I then disabled encryption.
Fortunately no one near me uses Wifi at all and I've got the kind of walls that stop the signal from getting outside.
Anyway. It's working so far but I'll monitor and report.
[edit] And I forgot. The router was checking for firmware but it wasn't actually finding so I downloaded it myself. Seems that also made a difference.
Ok. I can confirm after 2 and a half hours my internet connection is stable. I even left half way through and when I came back it connected perfectly.
So as a summary here's what I did:
1) Get latest firmware
2) Change channel to 7
3) Disable encryption
I will change encryption and see if it still works

[Q] Wifi slows astronomically when my S6 connects to it

I have DSL 6mbps connected to a Linksys E2500 router, very good connectivity, and my PC is hardwired to it. I can play 720p videos on 3-4 devices with no buffering. I just got a brand new S6, set it up, synced, and once I connect it to wifi, it slows down astronomically. I can barely load one 144p video, the phone itself can barely load anything. I turned off auto backup, smart switch wifi, and nothing helps. I can't find anyone with this problem.
I turned off everything except my PC and the S6, load a game, get 60ms ping, turn on wifi on the phone, and I get over 999ms of ping. What is the problem? I have tried restarting router, phone, resetting network configs on phone, etc. Nothing helps.
Any ideas?
Try a router firmware upgrade.
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Try a router firmware upgrade.
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Why would I need to upgrade a brand new router with updated drivers that works flawlessly with every other device except this one? It is updated.
pricebailey123 said:
Why would I need to upgrade a brand new router with updated drivers that works flawlessly with every other device except this one? It is updated.
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You should always run the latest firmware on your router, it usually fixes security and compatibility issues - it might not fix your problem but it's a good place to start.
P.S. You don't need to post the same question twice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/help/wifi-slows-to-crawl-s6-connects-t3121991

[Q] Wifi Issues

Hello everyone. I have been having a wifi issue lately and I'm hoping someone here can help me out. I can connect to my home wifi and surf the internet, use Facebook and watch Youtube and use some other apps. Lately however, I am not able to use apps like Pandora, Slacker, 93.9 The Beat, POF, OkCupid and MeetMe. I'm sure there are others as well that I haven't tried yet since this issue has started. I can also connect to xfinity wifi (I'm not sure who's that is) and all of the apps work fine. I am on the stock ROM, S-Off and unlocked running Android 5.0.1 If any one could help, it would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
den_hart said:
Hello everyone. I have been having a wifi issue lately and I'm hoping someone here can help me out. I can connect to my home wifi and surf the internet, use Facebook and watch Youtube and use some other apps. Lately however, I am not able to use apps like Pandora, Slacker, 93.9 The Beat, POF, OkCupid and MeetMe. I'm sure there are others as well that I haven't tried yet since this issue has started. I can also connect to xfinity wifi (I'm not sure who's that is) and all of the apps work fine. I am on the stock ROM, S-Off and unlocked running Android 5.0.1 If any one could help, it would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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Do you use a proxy at home? I know some apps don't work well with proxys...
Change anything recently on your home router?
Did you say everything works FINE on xfiniti wifi?
Xfiniti Wifi is a major cable operators wifi. You'd need to have access to their services to use their wifi.
bigblueshock said:
Do you use a proxy at home? I know some apps don't work well with proxys...
Change anything recently on your home router?
Did you say everything works FINE on xfiniti wifi?
Xfiniti Wifi is a major cable operators wifi. You'd need to have access to their services to use their wifi.
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Hello bigblueshock. I have not made any changes to my phone/router/modem. I have shut them all completely down and restarted them and that did not help. And all of the devices are up to date. Yes everything works fine when I connect to Xfinity wifi. I have ComCast/Xfinity cable and internet. I'm not sure if it's my Xfinity wifi I'm connecting to though. I have signed in on a prior occasion and I was connected, so maybe. But when I try to connect to my wifi (the one that I know is mine) that is when I have my issues. It was working fine up until recently. I am not using any proxy.
den_hart said:
Hello bigblueshock. I have not made any changes to my phone/router/modem. I have shut them all completely down and restarted them and that did not help. And all of the devices are up to date. Yes everything works fine when I connect to Xfinity wifi. I have ComCast/Xfinity cable and internet. I'm not sure if it's my Xfinity wifi I'm connecting to though. I have signed in on a prior occasion and I was connected, so maybe. But when I try to connect to my wifi (the one that I know is mine) that is when I have my issues. It was working fine up until recently. I am not using any proxy.
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If you're connecting to a different WiFi (such as XFINITI) with no problem. I'd say there's a high chance somethings going on your end... whether it be router/modem related.
One way to test is to connect another android device to YOUR network, and see what happens... Possibly even an Apple device. Any friends or family have android devices?
If the router is one comcast provided.. maybe they pushed an update to it which messed up something.
bigblueshock said:
If you're connecting to a different WiFi (such as XFINITI) with no problem. I'd say there's a high chance somethings going on your end... whether it be router/modem related.
One way to test is to connect another android device to YOUR network, and see what happens... Possibly even an Apple device. Any friends or family have android devices?
If the router is one comcast provided.. maybe they pushed an update to it which messed up something.
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I have an old Samsung Omnia II that is running on Windows 6.5. When I connect to my home wifi, Slacker Radio works fine and so does everything else on the phone. It connects directly to my Netgear wifi it does also show xfinity wifi as available as well. But it doesn't have the app like my much newer HTC One M8 has. My M8 does show my Netgear home wifi and that is the one I'm having issues with. It seems like it's my M8 that is having the troubles.
den_hart said:
I have an old Samsung Omnia II that is running on Windows 6.5. When I connect to my home wifi, Slacker Radio works fine and so does everything else on the phone. It connects directly to my Netgear wifi it does also show xfinity wifi as available as well. But it doesn't have the app like my much newer HTC One M8 has. My M8 does show my Netgear home wifi and that is the one I'm having issues with. It seems like it's my M8 that is having the troubles.
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If you are at your own home you shouldn't be on the xfinity Wi-Fi side. You should be on your private network.

Question Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issue on M12

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.
Droidriven said:
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
@Malware said:
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.

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