Why do I keep losing wifi?

[barbtarv]

Losing WiFi

I have a Samsung Galaxy S5, I'm on Verizon, had phone for approx. 9 months. Last week I noticed, it kept saying connected to - and named my WIFI. I didn't understand this, until I realized my battery was rapidly draining, because of constantly searching for a WIFI connection. I know it's not just my WIFI, I went to my daughter's this weekend, and had the same problem. Now, for the first time, I'm close to using more data than I have. What the heck is gong on? I turn my phone off every night for at least 10 minutes, usually longer. I turned off WIFI and left it off for two days and no improvement. Any suggestions anyone?

 

[systemofadown1]

Re: Losing WiFi

try turning off smart network switcher in wifi settings

 

[LBTRS]

Re: Losing WiFi

try turning off smart network switcher in wifi settings

That is the answer that keeps being given which works but what the heck happened that caused this on everyones phone last week? We shouldn't have to disable a feature of the phone to solve a problem that just popped up for many people.

 

[barbtarv]

Re: Losing WiFi

That seems to be working, thanks so much. One question, when I change locations, will it automatically change to that WiFi?

 

[barbtarv]

Re: Losing WiFi

This worked, as to what happened, I have no clue; apparently Verizon doesn't either. Will my phone change WiFi connections when I change locations, or will I have to switch it? Thanks for the help.

 

[Holly Tuhey]

How do I turn off the network switch thing everyone is talking about?

 

[Holly Tuhey]

Re: Losing WiFi

How do I do this? Cannot find anything that says network switcher.

 

[Holly Tuhey]

With an LG G3 phone go to settings> data usage>mobile Data, shut OFF mobil data!!

 

[scuba05477]

Re: Losing WiFi

Your phone will remember all WiFi networks you come in contact with. It's a good idea to review those saved networks periodically and delete ones you don't use especially if you travel. Lots of stores and airports have free WiFi that your phone will save.
Good luck!

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