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[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] hunter186:
OK, I've seen a lot of posts in various forums about this issue, but have yet to find a single thread that captures all the details about what I've experienced. Let me know if I should move this conversation into a different thread.

On my home wifi network, I am able to connect, but constantly receive the error "internet connection is unstable", and I cannot pull any data over wifi. I noticed this issue on my home network after returning from a business trip this week. I'd previously seen the issue occasionally in hotels, etc, and had already disabled the "Passpoint" and "Auto network switch settings". That seemed to work on the road, but now that I'm at home, I'm unable to pull any data over wifi.

My home router is a TP-Link Archer C7, running the latest firmware.

Per Verizon and Samsung's advice, I cleared the cache partition, "forgot" and reconnected to the network, tried using safe mode, and tried a factory reset of the phone. I also restarted the router and changed the router's broadcast channels.

Last night, I rooted the phone via Kingo and installed the Jelly 'Beans' rom using SafeStrap, since I wasn't getting satisfactory answers from support. To my surprise, the issue also occurred on the new rom. I'm not an Android expert, but it seems like this means its either:

1) a hardware issue, or

2) a lower-level software issue (radio firmware? not sure how that works)

I removed root and safestrap, to continue support options with Verizon, but I wanted to ping the community here for suggestions. The timing is confusing to me. I'm pretty sure, though not certain, that I've used my home network successfully since the 12/17 OTA update. However, since so many others are seeing issues, it seems unlikely that this is a hardware issue.

Could others describe their issues and router, so we can look for patterns? Let me know if I should move this into a different thread.

Thanks!
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] shawnten:
Mine does the same thing from time to time but only on certain roms
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] hunter186:
yeah, I'd seen intermittent issues previously, but all of a sudden it stopped working at home entirely. Still connects to some other networks, although not all.

After seeing a bunch of posts on the Verizon forums (and just the general timing and behavior of the issue) it seemed like a software problem.

Verizon is actually cooperating, so I may just end up replacing this phone. Wondering if anyone else has seen wifi completely break like this.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] barrackOBAMA:
This is the only thing I can not stand about my note
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] darkhawkff:
I have a Zyxel WAP3205 WIFI access point (Wireless G) that I use at both work and at home.

At home, I have Comcast Business Cable internet, and have absolutely no issues connecting to it. The WAP is connected to a Belkin N600 router, which is then connected to my cable modem (not sure of the model, shouldn't matter TBQH).

At work on the other hand, I have constant connection issues. Albeit, I don't get the 'connection is unstable' notification, but I get constant connect/disconnect problems. I also have almost no (most of the time I can't even send/receive text messages at my desk.....) phone signal (ie not even 1X). I'm not sure if that plays into it at all either. The company I work for uses Windstream for their ISP, and it's complete crap to be perfectly honest. Needless to say, it doesn't change the fact that I'm connecting to the internet through the same device (well, same model/firmware/etc...), and I'm having issues at 1 place and not at the other.

I might also add that my tablet (Nexus 7 2013 running CM11) doesn't seem to have these issues at all and works just fine via the WIFI.

That's about the only information that I can provide. I know my internet where I work is complete crap. I sometimes remote desktop back to my home server to browse the web and download files via that because it's actually faster. I'm not even kidding.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] saltsnake1:
I have 2 routers at home and have experienced the same issue as well and none of my other devices have this problem

Sent from Rooted Note 3 (stock rom) Xposed framework
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] hunter186:
Verizon is shipping a replacement phone to me tomorrow, so I'll test this out and see if it makes a difference. I'm on the road until Thursday, so it'll be a few days before I can check on my home router.

The behavior on this issue just seems strange. It began intermittently, but then completely stopped working at my house (but still sometimes works elsewhere). Lots of people report intermittent issues, but a few seem completely broken. Not sure what to make of it, I'm just glad I was able to get a different device out of Verizon. We'll see if that actually fixes the problem.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
I haven't had this notification until I got the Note3. Is it possible that its android 4.3? Or this tw 4.3? Anybody know if other folks get this with other devices?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] exactor_mortis:
I only have this problem if I connect to the wifi at work, which is odd because I'm about 7 unobstructed feet away from the AP. I don't get this anywhere else.

I had a Note2 on stock rom up to 4.3 and never had the issue. I have a 2012 Nexus 7 latest version, again, no problem. It's only on my Note3 with stock rom that this happens.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Harleydroid:
It happens on custom roms too.

I've asked a couple devs if they could remove it and they said it been like that in android for along time.But I never experienced it until my Note 3
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] tdetroit:
Same here. Never happened on my Note2 but happens all the time on my Note3. I have two Linksys Routers at home for full house coverage and I can be in the next room and get that message. Just got it earlier. Same routers as I had with the N2 a few months ago. My Tablet, nor the Spouses HTC One Max have that issue and are connecting just fine, and stay connected.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] bajasur:
I get this all the time. Got it on stock as well. Only really happens with my ghetto satellite Internet though lol
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] TheKip:
Has anyone with this issue installed AdBlock and/or an ad-blocking HOSTS file? I didn't start seeing this problem until I did both.

Whenever I see this message I can go into the speedtest.net app and pull a continuous 60mbits down, pretty much maxing my connection, and I never see any actual stability issues.

I think the system may have some connectivity test that's being interfered with but I haven't had time to go digging through the logs yet, so I wanted to see if anyone else had done what I did to trigger it first.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] b00mb00mchuck:
Seems to be two different issues being discussed here without really differentiating the two... the OP states that he is always getting the notification and "can't pull any data over wifi" ... others are saying they are getting the notification without really stating if it is affecting their overall wifi performance at all.

I'm on AT&T DSL... I was getting the notification ALL THE TIME while using the supplied (4 year old) AT&T 2Wire router and it would fail and freeze and disconnect and it was DRIVING ME NUTS... so i went out and got a brand new Netgear N300 router and problem is solved ... mostly

I'm still using the AT&T 2Wire as a modem... disabled it's internal wifi... ethernet cable to the Netgear. .. and BINGO!!! All my connection problems and data problems have gone away... i still get the unstable notification maybe once or twice a week but i figure that's a DSL thing... any little glitches in Internet availability will be detected by the device and displayed so that doesn't bother me at all.

It's almost like this phone does ping tests all the time and if one doesn't come back properly it throws the notification...

i was at a friends house the other day and was getting the notification constantly but was still able to watch YouTube videos and Netflix without much problem... so i did some speed tests on his wifi and his ping and upload were all over the place... His download speed was solid between 20 and 28 but his upload was never even close to normal and failed several times... and his ping was good on some and took forever on others... i also noticed Web pages would sometimes take forever to start loading ... Once they started loading they did so quickly but the start was painfully slow a lot of the time... This would indicate to me that the ping or upload connection has issues or maybe over congested on his iSP.

Anyway... hope this helps others iron things out
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] exactor_mortis:
When I get the notification, it refuses to use the wifi at all.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] radionerd:
I haven't noticed any problems with my WiFi. I host 6 wireless networks, and play with WiFi a lot, War driving, and wireless network setup is a hobby of mine.

One thing I noticed at several throttled Hot Spots My VZW note 3 would test the WiFi speed, if it was slower than 4G it would display a popup, something to the effect "Wireless too slow, using mobile Data" I can't remember the exact popup text. It might be a VZW thing.

I use the OOKLA speedtest, free from the play store. (After you run your OOKLA test, for fun drag the speedometer down to reveal some cool messages about Ookla! :)

A few wireless router settings I use:

Set 2.4 to N 20 Megs max. N 40 or AC mostly just creates problems with connections, and the neighborhood.

Channels 1, 6, or 11 in USA Use a WiFi analyzer app and pick a less cluttered WiFi channel.

Place wireless router up high away from electronics, construction, and stuffs. Mine is on a pedestal in a window.

SM-N900V DE Running JellyBeans V6
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] b00mb00mchuck:
Go to WiFi settings/advanced/auto network switch... and turn that off so it won't jump off slow WiFi networks
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] radionerd:
Thanks,

I just tested "auto network switch" on and then off. It let me connect to one of my throttled networks, without; "Checking quality of internet connection".

I noticed that it only showed; "network disabled because internet connection is slow" on the congested 2.4 GHz band, not with same router on 5.8 GHz.

Radio interference, location, and router settings, can cause many problems on wireless networks.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] hunter186:
You're right, I noticed in my research that multiple issues seem to be getting lumped together. I think you're correct in that it's related to the router as well, somehow. I see the notification occasionally on slow hotel connections, but it's intermittent, my problem at home seems permanent. I can use some other wifi networks without problems, though.

That said, I used this phone on my home router for a couple months before ever seeing this problem. I'm guessing it's a combination of the 12/17 OTA update, and particular router models.

Verizon sent me a replacement phone, and it's running the previous build (MJ7 instead of MJE). I'll check things out tonight, and will report back.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] hunter186:
Alright, the issue seems resolved on the new phone. This seems to suggest that it is related to the MJE build. So far this phone hasn't asked for an update, but I'm hoping Verizon doesn't break this again for me :)
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] cam30era:
I got this notification a couple of times/week on 2.4ghz band. Since switching to 5ghz band have not ever seen it.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] nbdysreal:
I, too, was getting the connection unstable after i factory reset my router on both 2.4 and 5ghz. Upon checking my router settings, i found i hadn't changed 2.4 and 5 from 20MHz bandwidth to 20/40MHz that i normally use. I haven't gotten the unstable issue since.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] johnciaccio:
If every one who have had problems reply about how many other routers or other radios around that use the 2.4 or 5 ghz band.

I have a feeling that this could be a interference issue. The wifi antenna in these phones are a bit larger then most cell phones and the wifi chip may be more prone to interference. Some people have had better look changing the bandwidth or frequency (2.5 to 5 ghz).

If you are have trouble I would suggest running wifi analyzer and make sure your router is on the most unused channel.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] kvnhmmd:
2.4ghz wireless G, only access point. Seems to pop up if another computer is using all of the bandwidth
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] iamtwenty1:
I noticed this A LOT when I had a scheduled tasker set such as, turn wifi on when near a tower, or when said wifi name was close. Then tasker would disconnect due to poor signal quality. I could be right near the router too.

I turned the task off and it will only happen once and a while now, and typically when slightly farther away, but in same house. Actiontec N router I'm using...
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] JSkilnyk:
I get the message every few days on 2.4Ghz G. I can't even use 5Ghz for longer than 10 mins without it just stop working and giving me that message. Yes you read right. It doesn't even work on 5Ghz.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] papaavi:
I would love an xposed module to disable this. I connect via wifi to my canon eos camera and this notification always comes up. I disabled the network switch as mentioned above but an xposed module to disable this dysfunctionality altogether would be amazing.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] Cheapxj:
All you have to do is disable "automatic network selection" under the wifi page's settings menu. That's it. Done.

I had to deal with this when using non - Internet connected wifi APs for MirrorOP.

it should probably also be turned off before flashing a non-touchwiz rom.

Samsung's drivers are goofy.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] sfld:
That setting doesnt remove the error. Its something funky with the drivers for sure, but really its hit or miss depending on what band you are connecting to on the router. But ya a wanam module to do this would be amazing, im getting tired of this message
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] KruseLudsMobile:
I guess I am lucky, i have never run into this. My reception is always outstanding.

Sent from my Galaxy Note III; Previous owner/hacker of Galaxy S III, Galaxy Nexus, Droid X, HTC HD2, HTC Touch Pro 2, HTC Tilt, HTC 8525, O2 XDA II, O2 XDA.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 General] spartan77777:
Cool. It was the AdBlock. Just uninstalled AdBlock and "your wifi is unstable" message disappeared. Interesting... Thanks.
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Slarti77:
All,

I'm looking to find out where the 4.4 OTA update file is located.
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caseyk621:
Date/cache

Sent from my KitKat Ultra
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Slarti77:
Did you mean Data/Cache?

I found the following file in /cache/blur_Version.12.15.15.obake-max_verizon.en.us.zip. I'm assuming that this is the 4.2.2 update and not the 4.4 update...is that correct?
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caseyk621:
Yeah data/cache. OTA is named based on version you're coming from. So that's the 4.4 update should bring you to 19.5.3

Sent from my KitKat Ultra
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Slarti77:
Thanks Casey,

that was what I was looking for. I'm looking to delay the 4.4 update as I'm rooted on 4.2.2 and don't want to keep getting the ragware to update and accidently take the update before doing Jcase's slap my moto.
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Slarti77:
Casey,

will moving the file out of the system partition /cache/ directory and onto the sdcard somewhere stop the update from moving forward or will the phone just download another file?

Thx
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Topsnake:
It will redownload. Since your rooted, just follow my guide in the dev section to retain root through the 4.4 ota

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Slarti77:
Thanks Topsnake,

Let me push this a little further...what would happen if I put a file in the original files place (same name) with just some text in it? If I accidentally hit "update" would it just error out, or would it check signature file, hash or something else, see that it was not the correct file, DL the correct file and then proceed to upgrade me to 4.4?

Just wondering...

Thx

Mark
[Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Topsnake:
It would most likely just error out

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Q&A, Help & Troubl] GerasVille:
Edit: sorry for wrong section
[Moto X Themes and Apps] Lennonrx7:
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO ADJUST THE APPLICATION OF THE CAMERA FROM SAMSUNG GALAXY MINI S4 FOR MOTO X, BECAUSE I HAD S4 MINI CAMERA AND ENJOYED MUCH OF IT, BUT I DO NOT LIKE MOTO X, HAVE SOME WAY TO INSTALL THIS ON APK MY MOTO X?? I've done ROOT, RECOVERY and installed it, and could not, I know you can install APK MOTO X THE GALAXY S4, BUT I CAN NOT INSTALL THE APK GALAXY S4 IN MY MOTO X, CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE !:(
[Moto X Themes and Apps] A2Trip:
Is the mini a 12-13MP like the regular S4? My girls got the S4 and its a 12-13MP maybe that may be why since ours is a 10MP
[Moto X Themes and Apps] Jizzylax:
I DON'T KNOW OF A COMPATIBLE CAMERA FROM THE GALAXY. YOU WILL MOST LIKELY GET A FORCE CLOSE OF YOU TRY.

sent from Moto X
[Moto X Themes and Apps] nhizzat:
Galaxy S4 camera relies on the TW framework. So no, I highly doubt anyone will try to make it work.
[Moto X Themes and Apps] SymbioticGenius:
"A better camera" is a great app. I wish I could get the twist to launch to work with it. The MotoX has a great camera, with the right app I like it.

MotoX Developer Edition
[Moto X Themes and Apps] dems86:
...stop yelling!
[Moto X Themes and Apps] A2Trip:
Hahahaha ^ that face tho! You know in my first response I was gonna ask why dudes caps were on. Then jizzy kept it goin hahaha
[Moto X Themes and Apps] Jizzylax:
I LIKE YELLING. LOUD NOISES!

sent from Moto X
[G2 General] copitlory:
Here is a Google Doc with posted scores after extensive testing on Stock ROMs and using various kernels. It will help to compare performance between kernels and between CPU Governors so you can decide what you like best. The document also contains a section which breaks down the features of most the KitKat ROMs currently.

The document is open to editing. Please edit the scores as long as you are using a stock based LG G2 ROM on any variant. I used my LS980 Sprint Variant.

Kernels Tested:

Furnace

Dorminax

Discontinued Custom

Benchmark Tests Used:

AnTuTu

Vellamo HTML5

Vellamo Metal

Quadrant

3DMark Unlimited

Octane 2.0

Geekbench SC / MC v3.1.4

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...lFeTJrYTl5VWQxazRHQ0tVdXc&usp=drive_web#gid=0
[G2 General] apexcell:
Thanks for the benchmarks, interesting stuff.

I noticed interactive and intelidemand seem to use noticeably more battery than ondemand. Was that your experience as well?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] speakerstick:
Can someone help me to get out of this annoying bootloop? When I turn it on, it only says "smart mobility". I can make it through the red-green-blue-white screen and I also did a factory reset.

Thanks
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] B-44:
Did you take out the battery for 1-2 days and then retry?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] speakerstick:
Nope, I haven't. Now I'm looking for the stock rom and I'll see if it works... Do you know where can I find it?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] B-44:
http://www.mmnt.net/db/0/0/ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Kaiser/

I doubt if stock rom will solve your problem,

as it is possibly some bootloader mistake.

Newly flashing may help, but not because it's stock rom.

Some advice to not only take out main battery, but also backup for a day or two-

i'd for first start with main battery.

(If this may have been helpful to you, don't hesitate to klick "THANKS" button. Better than posting it ;) )

btw: full quotes for direct reply aren't necessary...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] floepie:
Here's a relatively new one that popped up on my radar. It's a TPU case with nice buttons and very good reviews, not only from a materials perspective but also with respect to button feedback. I think the honeycomb look adds a bit of subdued flair. Apparently the case is in fact black, but from the photo it looks ever so slightly green. Could be just the lighting. Looks very nice if you ask me!

http://www.amazon.de/PULSARplus-Hül...99&sr=1-47&keywords=nexus+5&tag=s601000020-21
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jason_MCG:
Looks awesome. I tried buying it, but they won't ship to the US. :(
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vaibhav.ravi:
GOSH that looks sexy :eek: :eek: I especially love the way the case curves from the back to the sides so seamlessly! And it is translucent? if so, it would be even sexier!!! Some real life pics and review would be appreciated! hope they make more of these and make them available internationally, and more colors.

Also the dark green color does look nice ;) I know its black, but still!!!
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Jason_MCG:
Love the look of this case so I emailed them just to see they'd be willing to ship to the states...

So maybe in the future, but not right now.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Radixtrator:
I ordered this case just because of your OP :) I have the ringke fusion, ultra slim and a nilkin shell And this case is BY FAR the best case I've ever had on a smartphone. Its REALLY slim, the fusion is actually bulkier and it offers a lot more protection than the fusion. It looks absolutely gorgeous and it feels even better. You have no fingerprints whatsoever and the bee thingy on the back feels really good. Its a bit harder than generic tpu cases, the whole case feels like the rubbered edges of the fusion only a lot better. So 10/10 I can gladly recommend this case to anyone. The buttons are also covered and feel great. If anyone wants pictures I can provide
[Nexus 5 Accessories] kanyewest:
pics... pics... pics...
[Nexus 5 Accessories] xxalexcc:
Got the case as well. It fits perfectly, but it makes the phone more fat than the mumbi case. Overall I love it :D
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vaibhav.ravi:
My GOD, its sweeeet!!! I so want this case :( the hexagonal tread pattern reminds me of the Casemate tread case :eek:
[Nexus 5 Accessories] mmmmBACON:
Cool, looks like a tire! Hahahah

If they had something like that on a hard shell case I'd be all over it.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] vaibhav.ravi:
tire, yes :D my thoughts exactly. I found a few tread cases for the GN and NS on ebay. Casemate only makes for the GS4 now. Any idea if they'll be available for the N5? :( I don't even want casemate's cases, even a generic case with a tread pattern will do.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] cephaus:
**** i dig that case too, wish it was sold here in the states.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] floepie:
You say the buttons are great. How do they compare to the other cases? Do they give feedback, or a click of some sort? Some case button covers are too stiff, while others put so much pressure on the buttons that it becomes too easy to accidentally turn the phone on while in your pocket.
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Radixtrator:
I guess i would pretty much compare it to the fusion if you have one.. If you don't have one for reference, it does get a teensy bit harder to press the button compared to naked(obviously), but its not really clicky.

Edit: the buttons are not hard to press and feel very natural, but as I said not as easy as without a case
[Nexus 5 Accessories] californicated:
It's the best case I've ever used :cool:

Not a single complaint. Nice feeling, grip, look, fit, material, ..
[Nexus 5 Accessories] Znamir81:
Just received mine. Looks and feels great but I found one major flaw already. The micro usb cutout is very small, just to fit oem N5 cable and it fits tightly. Any other cable (unless it has longer than usual metal part of micro usb plug) will be unusable since the case is made from hard tpu that won't stretch to fit any larger plugs.