Verizon S4: WiFi issues on 4.3

[ChuckChurch]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

I stumbled upon this thread, since I had the same issue with my new S4 (just got it Friday).
https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=58230#c454
The thing about the 'Google Now' is the one I'm trying. Go to 'Apps', then find the 'Google' one - blue icon. Hit menu then settings. Slide 'google now' to off.

 

[Joneser2006]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

I found the fix for my issue with wifi. Settings- Connections-Wi-Fi-Hit Advanced Settings lower left button, uncheck Auto Network Switch

Worked for me, the settings wouldn't give me a chance to log into the hotel wifi w/o shutting down the connection. Thanks!

 

[ChuckChurch]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

So far so good. It was connected to wifi this morning when I woke up.

 

[ChuckChurch]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

So far so good. It was connected to wifi this morning when I woke up.

I take that back. Has reverted back to sucking today.

 

[guitarfish]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

I've had WiFi issues since the 4.3 update. I did a factory reset to fix a different issue, it had no effect on the wifi issue.I saw that Samsung has since pulled the 4.3 update because they're investigating issues with it.

 

[MiDoJo]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

I've had WiFi issues since the 4.3 update. I did a factory reset to fix a different issue, it had no effect on the wifi issue.I saw that Samsung has since pulled the 4.3 update because they're investigating issues with it.

Pulled for SG3 afaik not for G4


Samsung Galaxy S3 Android 4.3 Update Officially Pulled http://drippler.com/updates/share/samsung-galaxy-s3-android-43-update-officially-pulled

 

[STSVA]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

Pulled for SG3 afaik not for G4


Samsung Galaxy S3 Android 4.3 Update Officially Pulled Samsung Galaxy S3 Android 4.3 Update Officially Pulled

AT&T pulled it for the S4. There's some chatter that there may be a "fix" coming to Verizon also.

 

[ChuckChurch]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

AT&T pulled it for the S4. There's some chatter that there may be a "fix" coming to Verizon also.

Oh good. I'm almost regretting getting my S4 last week at this point. I like the phone, but the issues with Wi-Fi are killing me. Not just missing connectivity, but when connectivity is lost, it doesn't like to unlock via PIN. It'll think about it, and maybe 10 seconds later accept the PIN. Any link to this Verizon 'chatter'? I just checked VZW's website, the 4.3 update PDF is still there.

 

[STSVA]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

Oh good. I'm almost regretting getting my S4 last week at this point. I like the phone, but the issues with Wi-Fi are killing me. Not just missing connectivity, but when connectivity is lost, it doesn't like to unlock via PIN. It'll think about it, and maybe 10 seconds later accept the PIN. Any link to this Verizon 'chatter'? I just checked VZW's website, the 4.3 update PDF is still there.

Here's http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4/327715-samsung-galaxy-s4-android-4-3-update-issues-6.html#post3256983 where I saw a reference to Verizon today, plus I've seen a few other posts in the past week or two indicating some kind of fix may be coming from Samsung.

 

[ChuckChurch]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

Here's http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4/327715-samsung-galaxy-s4-android-4-3-update-issues-6.html#post3256983 where I saw a reference to Verizon today, plus I've seen a few other posts in the past week or two indicating some kind of fix may be coming from Samsung.

Thanks!

 

[Dave-in-Decatur]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

Here's the latest bit of hearsay: a Verizon customer reports hearing from a Verizon rep who had spoken with Samsung that the patch may be out mid-December: https://community.verizonwireless.com/message/1022817#1022817. Don't know if that's just for WiFi issues, or is more general.

 

[thornesone]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

Here is an update from me. I read in some other posts that you should factory reset your device after an over the air update. I was thinking, that has to be a PITA. (So correct!) So, with all the wifi error messages and sluggishness, I did the factory reset. You will never get back the time it takes to get your device back to what it was before the reset, but it works. No more wifi error messages and the device is back to snappy with no lag. If you have the patience and time...do it. Back up everything on your device, and don't forget favorites and notes!

Posted via Android Central App

 

[ChuckChurch]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

Here is an update from me. I read in some other posts that you should factory reset your device after an over the air update. I was thinking, that has to be a PITA. (So correct!) So, with all the wifi error messages and sluggishness, I did the factory reset. You will never get back the time it takes to get your device back to what it was before the reset, but it works. No more wifi error messages and the device is back to snappy with no lag. If you have the patience and time...do it. Back up everything on your device, and don't forget favorites and notes!

Posted via Android Central App

I tried a factory reset as well, but it didn't improve things. Wi-fi still disconnects randomly, and usually says 'obtaining IP address' or 'authentication failed' in the wi-fi settings area. Disabling and re-enabling fixes it every time.

 

[mahler9]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

I tried a factory reset as well, but it didn't improve things. Wi-fi still disconnects randomly, and usually says 'obtaining IP address' or 'authentication failed' in the wi-fi settings area. Disabling and re-enabling fixes it every time.

Same for me (minus the factory reset). Turning wifi off, then on fixes it, but this started with the 4.3 update.

 

[bbasra]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

I have the same issue on my HTC one after OTA 4.3 update. Factory reset hasn't fixed the issue. Only turning wifi off and back on fixes it.

 

[Cyrene]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

Been struggling to stay connected while at a hotel. Other devices connect just fine. Even tried setting the hotel as one of "my places via WiFi" in advanced settings. Constantly getting "internet unstable" messages and connections won't work.

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[Christopher Larkin]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

This worked for me. Thank you!

 

[Christopher Larkin]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

This worked for me very well. I don't see the message anymore, and my connection is strong and solid as usual. Thank you !!!

I found the fix for my issue with wifi. Settings- Connections-Wi-Fi-Hit Advanced Settings lower left button, uncheck Auto Network Switch

 

[MaccaBird]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

I've tried everything from updating my router, to changing router settings, to changing wifi settings on my phone. Short of doing a factory reset, I'm out of ideas. Nothing seems to work (although changing my router settings seemed to fix it for like a week, but perhaps that was just an anomaly and coincidental).

Anyway, here's the issue I have, that I seem to share with many people:

1 )The Wi-Fi will say its connected, but it won't work. Even though it says its connected, I cannot update news feeds or surf the web or do anything needing the internet. Usually I just wait for around 20 or 30 seconds and it will reconnect saying "Connected to Wi-FI network ______" and then it works fine for another 10 minutes before doing it again.


2) When I unlock my phone/wake it up, it sometimes says the "Connected to Wi-Fi network ______".


It is extremely frustrating, because I use Google Now voice commands for a lot of things, and none of them work when this happens. It's also slightly embarrassing to be showing off my phone, and ask google now to do a fancy command, only to have it sit there for a while doing nothing while it tries to load.

It did this when it had Android 4.2.2 as well, although not as frequently as 4.3 (unless I'm just noticing it more). I'm almost to the point where I'm going to disable wifi all the time and just use LTE

Here's a screen shot of the Google Now annoyance:

 

[LettrMan]

Re: WiFi issues on 4.3

Having serious problems with my home wifi lately too. Now I get the question mark over the wifi icon at the top of my homescreen all the time. Even when I'm standing right next to my verizon router. It will show the Strong connection and then " saved, secured " But no connection...it will just start scanning again...... Now my data usage is going way up!!!!!

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