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  1. 11-03-2011 04:52 PM #1
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    Wi/fi network scanning

    Can somebody please tell me if this phone is supposed to always be scanning for a wi/fi network even when I'm clearly connected?
    Also, does it matter if it doesn't automatically switch to "GSM Only" when connected to wi/fi (see top of screenshot)?


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  3. 11-04-2011 09:26 AM #2
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    Anybody?

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  4. 11-04-2011 09:42 AM #3
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    Hi there!

    I do not have a GS2...but generally no, it should not be scanning all the time...if it is in fact really scanning. Sorry man, without one in front of me it is hard to trouble shoot. Someone will be a long I am sure.
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    Quote Originally Posted by buddyfunlove View Post
    Hi there!

    I do not have a GS2...but generally no, it should not be scanning all the time...if it is in fact really scanning. Sorry man, without one in front of me it is hard to trouble shoot. Someone will be a long I am sure.
    Well, thanx for bumping it up.

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    Yes, it constantly scans. Dunno why, but it does.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ollie View Post
    Yes, it constantly scans. Dunno why, but it does.
    Thanx Ollie. I guess that's not my battery problem after all.

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    I think that's pretty standard. Something I've noticed that is normally done to custom ROMs is increasing the period between wifi scans.
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    Quote Originally Posted by titanoman View Post
    Thanx Ollie. I guess that's not my battery problem after all.

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    If you are running stock then your battery problems are wifi related, but not due to scanning. Wifi sharing and Wifi sharing manager are the culprit. Along with the Software updater and all of the hubs. Then there's the Syncmids, digital clock, fota client, voice commands. Pick one lol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ollie View Post
    If you are running stock then your battery problems are wifi related, but not due to scanning. Wifi sharing and Wifi sharing manager are the culprit. Along with the Software updater and all of the hubs. Then there's the Syncmids, digital clock, fota client, voice commands. Pick one lol.
    So this sharing thing is using a lot of battery? And i'm supposed to be sharing whenever I'm on wi/fi?

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    It can't be turned off, but technically you aren't sharing anything unless you have Allshare or your wifi-direct running. The only way to stop this is to root and then freeze it.
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