Solved: Wifi disconnects for half a second

andrewvcle · ‎12-06-2019

A highend phone like this should not happen. This started when I bought my phone 2 years ago. My wifi suddenly disconnects, forcing my mobile data to turn on for 2 seconds. After 2 seconds, my wifi comes back on back to normal. This repeats about every 5-15 minutes.

If I was watching youtube, this is not much of a big deal, but if I was playing a game and the wifi disconnects, some games (ex. Clash Royale) forces me to reset the app, causing a loss in the game. I've been dealing with this for 2 years and I'm fed up. Does anyone know hlw to fix this?

Resetting network settings does not fix it.

This does not happen on other devices, so the problem is not the router.

Shaggyskunk1BLM · ‎12-06-2019

This likely wouldn't resolve the issue for you - But if devices OTHER than your S8 don't have any issues with maintaining a Wi-Fi connection - Then you COULD try a Factory Reset - AGAIN - ONLY if other devices DO NOT have any issues - Then it's possible that it's a device issue - ie: Your S8...

If you decide to Factory Reset - Backup your device with Smart Switch first!

This is something that you can do without having to go to a Samsung Service Centre & it MIGHT resolve your problem with WiFi... MIGHT..

If other devices are also having problems with maintaining a connection with your WiFi - Then it's likely to be a Router or isp issue..

Let us know what you decide to do 🤞🐧

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Shaggyskunk1BLM · ‎12-06-2019

Check these Settings in - Settings - Connections - WiFi - Advanced Settings - If you have either of them Toggled ON - That could be the issue you are having - If Toggled ON - Toggle them BOTH OFF & test 🐧

andrewvcle · ‎12-06-2019

No, it is both off 😕
Thanks for trying to help, though

SnowCat19 · ‎12-06-2019

is this happening on ever wifi network you are connected too or only a certain wifi connection?

carr0498 · ‎12-06-2019

This is an important question. If it's only your network, it may be a issue with your wireless access point.

andrewvcle · ‎12-06-2019

Happens on every wifi network, but it never happens on my other devices whether I'm at home or not.

Samjot · ‎12-06-2019

It happened with me too on s7 egde I went to ubreakifixit store they reinstalled whole OS within 10-15 mins after that it happened again then i went again they did same thing reinstalled OS then it never happened and I paid nothing it was free for samsung Electronics.

andrewvcle · ‎12-06-2019

Was it a hardware or software issue? Not sure if I can fix it if it's hardware.

Samjot · ‎12-10-2019

software

Shaggyskunk1BLM · ‎12-06-2019

What device do you have?

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Wifi disconnects for half a second

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