topic XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on in Other/General

XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:17:11 GMT

Hello,

I've a problem with my new XperiaS, the wifi connection automatically switch on without reason and I can't find a way to stay off.

What can i do to make sure that does not turn on without my command?

Thanks and sorry for my english.

Re: XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

Nabeel — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:31:21 GMT

Most probably its due to some third party app such as task killer, battery defenders, antivirus etc etc

Go through all such apps , either revise their settings or uninstall them...

If nothing helps, then backup everything on phone and perform a factory data reset

Re: XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:34:15 GMT

I've the same apps that i've on my old Nexus S without problem, so i've to uninstall all my apps tryng to find one of that in conflict with something on Xperia version of Android?

I've already done the Factory data reset, but without results.

Re: XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

Nabeel — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:36:50 GMT

Uninstall one by one and observe which app makes the difference

Re: XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:39:02 GMT

I will try, but it doesn't make sense imho, there should be some Xperia bug if an app that works on two other phone (Nexus S and GS2) without problem, doesn't work on Xperia S.

Re: XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

Nabeel — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:22:58 GMT

See it could be anything..... these are suggestions that could solve the problem, if you want i can link many threads ( i will have to seach) in which it has worked for so many users...

You are he first one one this forum who reported this issue in Xperia S

If it doesn't work for you we will go deeper but first we have to try light things isn't it ?

I didn't say its the only solution buddy

Re: XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:25:09 GMT

Ok, for the moment i've uninstalled my Task Manager, my AV (except for the preinstalled McAfee) and my battery saver, but nothing work...

Could be the Go Launcher?

Re: XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

Nabeel — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:34:21 GMT

Not the simple go launcher but did you install other apps of go launcher as well ?

try uninstalling them if any....

if not then you may need to reinstall your phone's software...

So wifi switches on frequently ?

after fixed interval of time ?

Re: XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

Tue, 08 May 2012 10:42:07 GMT

Only GoLauncher and GoLocker.

How could I reinstall the phone software anyway?

Not truly frequently, but evry half our/15minutes, not with a precise cicle of switching on.

Re: XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

Nabeel — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:44:11 GMT

Okh... restart your mobile and observe it

if still the same then-

Backup everything as it will erase all data on phone ( contacts, sms, apps )

Update/Repair your phone via PCC OR SUS

PCC (PC COMPANION) – Repair your software with this .First do the setup without connecting your mobile to pc.(only connect when you are asked to).

Do it as follow >> PCC > SUPPORT ZONE> SOFTWARE UPDATE> REPAIR SOFTWARE (written with blue)

PC Companion http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/pc-companion/

SUS ( Sony Update Service) ... download and install it on pc and follow the on-screen instructions http://www-support-downloads.sonymobile.com/Software%20Downloads/Update_Service_Setup-2.11.12.5.exe

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/

Both the links are same

Re: XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:07:59 GMT

Thanks for the help, the problem seems to be Go Battery Saver, because now the wifi try already to switch ON alone sometimes, but it switch off before he turns totally ON.

Re: XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

Nabeel — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:10:13 GMT

See

would you still like to say this

I will try, but it doesn't make sense imho, there should be some Xperia bug if an app that works on two other phone (Nexus S and GS2) without problem, doesn't work on Xperia S.

Enjoy your phone :smileycool::smileygrin::smileywink:

Re: XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

Tue, 08 May 2012 15:16:01 GMT

Yes a bug there still is, because the phone tries to turning ON wifi, and it IS a bug, but without this app it doesn't reach tu turning ON and the wifi indicator appears grey and do not became white (turning ON definitly).

So imho there is a bug, but you've gave my a reasonable solution.

Re: XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

Nabeel — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:19:57 GMT

Okh okh :smileygrin: :smileygrin:

Re: XPERIA S, wifi auto switch-on

RuiCarvalho — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:17:59 GMT

Please pay attention to these problems:

http://talk.sonymobile.com/thread/55321

http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/350786#350786

http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/350738#350738

http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/223550#223550

(there may be more posts)

They all refer to the same issue!! Still with NO solution. And is being given little attention by SONY!

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