Xperia XZ2 Premium - auto-connect and switch to best Wifi - General Questions and Answers

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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Per network settings

Ok, if you need to connect to a WiFi network with no DHCP service where you are allowed to choose an IP (like your own home network where you want a specific IP), you have to go:
Settings > Connections > WiFi > Wireless Networks > Network Adapters > IEEE 802.11b/g Compatible Wi-Fi Adapter and there change to Use specific IP address and the like.
But the changes you make there, are valid for all your WiFi connections (since they are network adapter related). If you later need to connect to a public WiFi where you can only get an IP through DHCP, you have to go back and change the setting again all over again.
Is there any way/software that can keep these settings per network? Eg. if the network's name is Freenet then use DHCP, if the network's name is Home then use specific IP, DNS, etc.
There's something for windows.. which i'm almost positive will be work for WM.
I will check it when i get home..
Anything ?
nir36, can we please move this to "Networking" in case someone there knows anything? Or should I repost there?

[Q] Connected to WiFi and no Internet access, how to fix?

Dear XDA members.
I purchased my D820 Nexus 5 a couple of days ago, connected to my home router to set things up but then I noticed something, the device is connected to the router in every single room in the house with at least a fair-strength connection but I actually don't have Internet access unless I'm about 6-10 ft away from the router which is a bother.
Things I tried:
-Restarted router
-Connected to router using other devices
-Edited router settings flipping between 802.11 b/g/n bands
-Changed security type and encryption
-Used a static IP connection instead of a DHCP
-Installed two different roms to test the connection (CM11, Mahdi)
-Installed Wifi analyzer,apk to check surrounding traffic (to avoid wireless interference) and then changed router channel to a suitable one.
I have searched loads of websites and haven't found any working solutions, I'm so desperate for help.
Sorry for writing a long thread and thanks in advance.
Frogi.
In your phone's advanced WiFi settings there is the option to choose between 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz try those. If that doesn't work trying flipping the mobile data switch off and see if that helps.
bblzd said:
In your phone's advanced WiFi settings there is the option to choose between 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz try those. If that doesn't work trying flipping the mobile data switch off and see if that helps.
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I have tried that, no luck
What happens if you remove any security type and encription?

[Q] WIfi disconnection on certain networks

Hi everybody!
I'm using the latest build of CM11S (KTU84P), When i'm connected to my home network (using a Dlink 6740H1 router) the connection to the wireless network will stop after a few minutes.
The wireless icon will become orange and there will be no data transfer what so ever. When I'm connected to other wireless networks the phone works fine and does not disconnects.
The "Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep" option is checked and the "Avoid poor connections" is not checked, further more I've tried flashing franko kernel but it didn't change anything.
Other phones in the house (HTC one X) does not seem to suffer from the same problem, did anyone ran into this issue before?
Thank a lot!
EyalRDT said:
Hi everybody!
I'm using the latest build of CM11S (KTU84P), When i'm connected to my home network (using a Dlink 6740H1 router) the connection to the wireless network will stop after a few minutes.
The wireless icon will become orange and there will be no data transfer what so ever. When I'm connected to other wireless networks the phone works fine and does not disconnects.
The "Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep" option is checked and the "Avoid poor connections" is not checked, further more I've tried flashing franko kernel but it didn't change anything.
Other phones in the house (HTC one X) does not seem to suffer from the same problem, did anyone ran into this issue before?
Thank a lot!
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*cough*
i have a similar problem with the latest rom.. KTU84Q (38R).. my wifi wont connect to my home AP.. never had this issue pre 38R.
Did you find a solution to this problem?
I have the same problem..
I am also having this problem.
I'm having the same issue with our router at work. Have you tried setting up a static IP for your home network?
problem with wifi: i connect to a network (password) and everything is ok until i go out of coverage. when i go back in area, the phone scans/finds the saved network but does not connect auto, i have to turn off/on wifi and then it connects.
on all networks, dosen't matter the router model or type of network (password or free, static/dinamic IP)
Try deleting all the saved Ap and re-add them. Seems it worked for me, now it connects to Wi-Fi. I had many saved from trips (hotels, pubs Wi-Fi with password and many free)
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try change channel wifi to another

Manually connect to wifi not broadcasting ssid

I saved my home wifi network profile and set it to connect automatically but as soon as I disable broadcasting ssid in the router, it wouldn't connect. I don't see any place to manually input ssid and password. It was there on previous Android versions.
Isn't that under add Wi-Fi network any longer?
I'm using a Note 8 ROM, and I believe the networking setup is the same as stock S8.
Go to Settings/Connections/Wi-Fi and at the bottom is "Add network".
The settings you need are there.

Mobile hotspot connect, but no internet connection

Hi, I tried getting help with this on P30 Pro forum here, but no luck. I'm having problems with mobile hotspot on my Huawei P30 Pro. My notebook can see the hotspot, and can connect to it, but the phone just won't share the internet connection.
Bluetooth is turned on, and bluetooth tethering as well, and I tried both 2.4 and 5 GHz.
I tried USB tethering. Tried apps from the store. Tried addin "DUN" to APN type and always the same thing - notebook can see the hotspot, but internet is not working. Any ideas? The notebook is Asus Rog G751. Three months ago internet over hotspot was working, but since I only use hotspot when travelling, I have no idea what could have gone wrong in the mean time.
WM_Rizzo said:
Hi, I tried getting help with this on P30 Pro forum here, but no luck. I'm having problems with mobile hotspot on my Huawei P30 Pro. My notebook can see the hotspot, and can connect to it, but the phone just won't share the internet connection.
Bluetooth is turned on, and bluetooth tethering as well, and I tried both 2.4 and 5 GHz.
I tried USB tethering. Tried apps from the store. Tried addin "DUN" to APN type and always the same thing - notebook can see the hotspot, but internet is not working. Any ideas? The notebook is Asus Rog G751. Three months ago internet over hotspot was working, but since I only use hotspot when travelling, I have no idea what could have gone wrong in the mean time.
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You have tried USB tethering as well as Bluetooth tethering. Have you tried the 'Portable WLAN hotspot'?
In the Settings of 'Portable WLAN hotspot', there is a 'Data limit' option. Check it and the device list, please.
Switch Airplane Mode On and Off:
This is a method that usually fixes the error and works for most of the Android Users. All the user needs to do is switch the Airplane Mode On and off. The airplane mode basically resets the Signal and Network adapter to help the connection be restarted again.
To switch the Airplane Mode On and off, all you have to do is pull the notification drawer down, and then look for an Airplane icon, tapping on it will activate it. Wait for 5 seconds, then tap on the Airplane icon again to deactivate it and wait on all the Mobile network to appear again and then turn on the data and the Hotspot of the device.
Change from Dynamic IP to Static IP:
Mobile data has a dynamic IP address, which tends to alter every time you turn it on. So sometimes setting up a static IP address will solve the connection problem. The steps are to change from Dynamic to Static IP:
Step One: Navigate to Settings in the connected device, select Wi-Fi connection and long-press the name of the Hotspot, this will bring up a Menu, this setting can also be found under Modify Network of the Wi-Fi.
Step Two: Change the IP setting from Dynamic to Static IP, and then assign an IP starting with 192.168.x.x (Replace with any number from 1 to 255). Do not change anything else from the settings, press apply and this should fix the issue.
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https://graphicreporter.com/hotspot-connected-but-no-internet/

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