Z3 wifi dropping issue, im a new android user.

[fingeem07]

 Hi all,

So ive just moved to android from iOS. But anyway in the quick settings on my z3 my wifi is turned on. When im connected to a wifi network the phone works perfectly. 

My issue is that the wifi turns itself off when I leave my home or workplace. i.e. When im not connected to wifi and im outside it turns itself off. Now my question is that normal? After some testing I noticed the issue is intermittent and it turns on and off everynow and then when im not connected to wifi.

Coming from an engineering background I would initially suspect its a fault with the wifi chip however I dont want to jump ahead just yet.

My settings are: 

Network notification: On(ticked)

Keep wifi on during sleep: Always

Scanning always available: Off(not ticked)

Avoid poor connections: On

rest is standard.

Any help would be appreciated

[stockyvillage]

Tick scanning always available

[fingeem07]

Just curios is that a guess or actually a resolution to the problem. Reason I ask is because it says that google apps can search for wifi which im not liking the sound of. As I said im a new droid user

[dandy63 · Accepted solution]

Hi, under Settings - Power Management ...do you have Location based Wi Fi set to ON.,,,:smileyconfused:

[fingeem07]

Just checked yes that option is turned on.

[dandy63]

What that option does is that when you leave the house for example your Wi Fi connection disables from your router.......it automatically turns on when you are near a saved Wi Fi network like your home, but also in your notification bar it lets you know if Wi Fi networks are available say for example in a restaurant .......

[fingeem07]

thanks very much dandy63. That solved it. Much appreciated!

[dandy63]

Hi, my pleasure.......enjoy the Android system, far more to experiment with & to make your phone more the way you want it to look/operate.....enjoy :smileysmileywink: