Does S7 International version have WI-FI Sharing capability? - Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers

It's not typical tether/hotspot feature. It's wi-fi in and wi-fi out. It's available on US models. Just wondering if it's available on the international models as well, especially the G930fd dual sim version... TIA!
"Wi-Fi Sharing
Your Wi-Fi network may be shared with other devices.
Be aware that your device may switch between your
saved Wi-Fi networks without notice.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap *More options > Wi-Fi sharing for the
following options:
• Turn on Wi-Fi sharing
• Turn off Wi-Fi sharing "

TopGun2000 said:
It's not typical tether/hotspot feature. It's wi-fi in and wi-fi out. It's available on US models. Just wondering if it's available on the international models as well, especially the G930fd dual sim version... TIA!
"Wi-Fi Sharing
Your Wi-Fi network may be shared with other devices.
Be aware that your device may switch between your
saved Wi-Fi networks without notice.
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps > Settings.
2. Tap Connections > Mobile hotspot and tethering >
Mobile hotspot.
3. Tap *More options > Wi-Fi sharing for the
following options:
• Turn on Wi-Fi sharing
• Turn off Wi-Fi sharing "
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G930F here, yes it does have WiFi Sharing

*Detection* said:
G930F here, yes it does have WiFi Sharing
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That's great news. Thank you so much!
Will buy a g930fd for international travel then.

*Detection* said:
G930F here, yes it does have WiFi Sharing
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Another quick one. Is S7 g930f able to support 5Ghz Wi-Fi when Wi-Fi sharing is enabled? Typically, since hotspot will be using 2.4Ghz band, worried it may not be able to connect to a 5Ghz access point at the same time...

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The wireless on my laptop blew up, can I use my home wifi conection and tether...

the wireless on my laptop blew up. I know tethering uses the phone's network connection, but is there anyways I can set it up so it uses my house WIFI connection? I'm sure my wifi connection at home is faster than the phone's 3g connection.
Thanks
I think the newest Cyanogen (4.2.5) has added the functionality you want. Just go to Settings -> Wireless -> and turn on Internet Tethering
parrot5 said:
I think the newest Cyanogen (4.2.5) has added the functionality you want. Just go to Settings -> Wireless -> and turn on Internet Tethering
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Yeah, I just did that earlier today. But does that share the phone carrier's network, or my wifi connection at home?
Thanks for the quick response.
allholy1 said:
Yeah, I just did that earlier today. But does that share the phone carrier's network, or my wifi connection at home?
Thanks for the quick response.
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Originally it was just to share the carrier's network via the USB connection (<-- this I use everyday), but I remember reading in the changelog that it is now enabled for wifi as well.
I just confirmed it using speedtest.net. You are right.
Thanks!!
That's awesome functionailty. It turns your phone into a wifi adapter with optional 3g.

Turn on Wifi Based on Location

Is there an app that will enable wifi based on a specific GPS Location?
Example:
- When I'm home, enable wifi and connect to my internal network.
- When I'm at work, enable wifi and connect to my works network.
endiz said:
Is there an app that will enable wifi based on a specific GPS Location?
Example:
- When I'm home, enable wifi and connect to my internal network.
- When I'm at work, enable wifi and connect to my works network.
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http://www.appbrain.com/app/pl.polidea.y5
Y5 form market
endiz said:
Is there an app that will enable wifi based on a specific GPS Location?
Example:
- When I'm home, enable wifi and connect to my internal network.
- When I'm at work, enable wifi and connect to my works network.
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Settings profile. Great app.
Tasker - http://tasker.dinglisch.net/
Currently in beta. It can do a LOT of other things, too.
Re-hasing a dead thread. I'm trying Y5 right now but has anyone else found a program that has been more updated? Last update i've seen is Jan. 2010 (ref: appbrain)
Locale http://www.cyrket.com/p/android/com.twofortyfouram.locale/
tasker, will be released soon, working beta is great
tasker.dinglisch.net !
7wonders said:
Settings profile. Great app.
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+1
I found it much more reliable than Locale for location based rules.
i was using setting profile seems works well but i have no 3g so this wifi its based on cell tower right?this cost money?
thanks

Turning Transformer in a Wifi-hotspot

Hi,
I would like to turn my Transformer into a secure Wi-Fi hotspot to share the Internet with other mobile devices. I know that such a program exists for Windows 7, it is called connectify. The purpose is to use my Transformer for example in an hotel , so my mobile phone could connect via Wifi to the Internet via my Transformer and so avoiding to have to pay another fee for using Wifi for my phone.
Thanks for help.
Daniel
If you go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Tethering & Portable Hotspot, > Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot you can enable this feature here, providing that you already have an existing internet connection. Then go to Configure Wi-Fi hotspot to configure the security settings. (Android Version 3.2)
"enable wifi hotspot" is grey out and can't be chosen.
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cavsoldier19d said:
If you go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Tethering & Portable Hotspot, > Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot you can enable this feature here, providing that you already have an existing internet connection. Then go to Configure Wi-Fi hotspot to configure the security settings. (Android Version 3.2)
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No, it doesn't work. When I am enabling portable Wi-fi Hotspot, I don't have anymore an internet connection. You can't enable both: portable Wifi-hotspot and " simple" wifi. If you try to enable Wifi, you loose the portable Wifi-hotspot.
Daniel
I'm not sure that the antenna can handle taking in wifi and dishing it out at the same time.
I just tried doing a backwards bluetooth tether, but with the built in tools I can't tell my phone to use my Transformer for internet, only the other way around. But, you could just do that, put your phone on the hotel wifi and tether from there.
duggles said:
I'm not sure that the antenna can handle taking in wifi and dishing it out at the same time.
I just tried doing a backwards bluetooth tether, but with the built in tools I can't tell my phone to use my Transformer for internet, only the other way around. But, you could just do that, put your phone on the hotel wifi and tether from there.
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Yes, I know you can share your 3G network from your phone to your Asus via WiFi but it is not what I am looking for.
Daniel

What is WIFI sharing as opposed to MOBILE HOTSPOT

under mobile hotspot there are 2 options:
1. the usual 'share your LTE etc' data
2. WIFI Sharing.
Q: is wifi sharing: Wifi in / wifi out? for example to use on a flight when you have paid for wifi? I have been dreaming of this for years
anyone?
Yes that's exactly what it is, used it on my s7 in a hotel and gave wifi to everyone.

Xperia XZ2 Premium - auto-connect and switch to best Wifi

Hi,
I have an Xperia XZ2 Premium running Sony's latest firmware (Android 9, 52.0.A.3.126, not rooted). At home I have 2.4 and 5Ghz networks from my main router, both repeated by a second router (four different SSIDs). I want the phone to automatically connect to my Wifi when returning home and, while moving in the house, to automatically connect to the strongest signal (5Ghz preferred over 2.4Ghz would be nice but not absolutely required).
Networks & internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Turn on Wi-Fi automatically is active
In Networks & internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Auto-connect I have enabled all four networks (2.4 and 5Ghz for router and repeater).
This setup automatically connects to my network when returning home but never changes to the best network while moving around the house. I have tried various apps such as Wifi Manager, Wifi Switcher, SWifi, SmartSwitch Pro and SmartWiFiSelector. They do connect to the best signal but shortly after such a change the phone goes back to that network it connected to in the first place when returning home. This fight between Wifi apps and the OS goes on forever.
In order to solve that problem I have to remove all networks from Networks & internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Auto-connect. But in that case I have to manually connect to my Wifi when returning home
How do I get both: auto-connect when returning home and auto-switch to strongest signal?
Regards,
Torsten
sumerland said:
Hi,
I have an Xperia XZ2 Premium running Sony's latest firmware (Android 9, 52.0.A.3.126, not rooted). At home I have 2.4 and 5Ghz networks from my main router, both repeated by a second router (four different SSIDs). I want the phone to automatically connect to my Wifi when returning home and, while moving in the house, to automatically connect to the strongest signal (5Ghz preferred over 2.4Ghz would be nice but not absolutely required).
Networks & internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Turn on Wi-Fi automatically is active
In Networks & internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Auto-connect I have enabled all four networks (2.4 and 5Ghz for router and repeater).
This setup automatically connects to my network when returning home but never changes to the best network while moving around the house. I have tried various apps such as Wifi Manager, Wifi Switcher, SWifi, SmartSwitch Pro and SmartWiFiSelector. They do connect to the best signal but shortly after such a change the phone goes back to that network it connected to in the first place when returning home. This fight between Wifi apps and the OS goes on forever.
In order to solve that problem I have to remove all networks from Networks & internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Auto-connect. But in that case I have to manually connect to my Wifi when returning home
How do I get both: auto-connect when returning home and auto-switch to strongest signal?
Regards,
Torsten
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If it's possible to do this, you will certainly need to root the device.
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Oh, that's disappointing to hear. Would it help to use a common SSID for router and repeater? Probably something I should find out by myself...
OK, obviously I was living in the previous century. Moved everything into a single SSID and now the phone seamlessly switches between the available sources and frequencies - w/o any helper tools.

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