Wifi connectivity, conspiracy?

I have been experiencing connectivity issues with my iPhone for quite some time now. My phone will sustain the connection for a period of time, only to later drop the connection. In my opinion, I think this is some kind of conspiracy to charge people data usage while they are unaware of their disconnected wifi, or to charge people data as they are in the middle of streaming something.

First off how do you figure Apple makes a device that charges you extra data... seeing as how it would be your carrier getting paid? Apple has already been paid when you bought the device.
Conspiracy theory shot down.
Now there are several things you can do .. assuming you are on 6.0.2 as your post indicated.
Reset network settings
reset all settings
restore through itunes (as new not from a backup)
If it still has an issue you might have a hardware issue

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Now Phone Forgets/Can't Make WiFi Connection?

Beyond all of my other app issues and operating system force close issues with my Droid Charge (almost paperweight) phone unit . . . Starting two days ago it is now UNABLE TO ESTABLISH A WiFi CONNECTION!!!
Nothing has changed with the router or password (all of our other WiFi equipment works just fine) and I have even 'removed' the connection from the phone and re-added it. NOPE.
I am not one who 'Cries Wolf' or takes to conspiracy theories (just a normal professional business person) - And have had cell phones since there were in a bag with battery . . . BUT THE DROID CHARGE IS AN ABSOLUTE PIECE OF JUNK.
Any VZW assistance is always appreciated.
ALL ANYONE WANTS IS A PHONE (that's still under contract) THAT WORKS.

Jim,
Your problem sounds like it's the phone but do check these things.
Recheck to see these things: Go to Wireless & Networks and touch WiFi settings. It should start scanning. Go down to Add Network and again add your SSID and Security passphrase. I say this because it sounds like your phone is not keeping (holding) your SSID and/or security passphrase settings so entering them here may work as opposed to entering then when a network is found through scanning.
Then go down to Advanced and set the Wi-Fi sleep policy to NEVER and also make sure Use Static IP is checked. Leave IP address and Gateway unused.
If this does not work then do a more than 10 Minute battery pull. This is NOT like a factory reset. Remove your battery for more than 10 minutes. Then re-install the battery and reboot your phone and again recheck or reenter your SSID and passphrase. If that doesn't fix your problem I am fresh out of ideas.
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I want to use wifi for Apple TV, but it doesn't prompt for a password, so never connects. What am I missing? Can I only use it via a non-password-protected wifi connection?

I want to use wifi for Apple TV, but it doesn't prompt for a password, so never connects. What am I missing? Can I only use it via a non-password-protected wifi connection?

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My phone is not working without a Wifi connection.

I had to get a new cell phone because my speaker phone no longer works. Luckily my phone was still under warranty. Now my phone does not connect wirelessly unless I have a wifi connection. I never had to have a wifi connection in the past to receive and send email, connect to the internet, etc.. How do I fix this problem?

AnufromVA wrote:
Now my phone does not connect wirelessly unless I have a wifi connection.
That surprises you?
I never had to have a wifi connection in the past to receive and send email, connect to the internet, etc.
Are you trying to say you cannot connect via your carrier's cell network? You did remember to put the SIM in?

I can not send email from my iPad . Have been using it for over a year, all of a sudden I can only receive email. I have a wifi connection in my home and have a A T &T cellular data plan?

I can not send email from my iPad . Have been using it for over a year, all of a sudden I can only receive email. I have a wifi connection in my home and have a A T &T cellular data plan?

I have a 1st gen iPhone that I just updated the software to 2.0.2
Now whenever I press the mail icon it goes to the mail app for about 4 seconds, does nothing, no loading of folders, old messages, nothing.
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We bought the iPhones and Ipad so that we could send emails while we are out of the Office, but we are not able to do this unless we can find a WiFi connection. Incoming emails are fine. We use IMAP, for Business emails just incase this is relevant and I know that Hotmail is POP3.
Our technical IT knowledge is not great, so we look forward to your suggestions as to how to resolve this.

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Toshiba EXCITE Pro - WIFI connection. Authentication failed after update

Hello.
Just received this Tablet.
Everything seemed ok while updating to the latest version (did that first to solve the heat problems).
After the last update *i lost my WIfi connection. Authentication failed* (didnt change something - was connecting - updating ok 1 minute before the last update).
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I have seen and other people returning this tablet after having this problem.
It is not a hardware problem since its working ok before the update.
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Toshiba sent me the fix for this. Figured I would use Facebook and they sorted a solution straight away.
It requires a complete reset. Not the soft reset from within Android.
I'll post it here as they will check through moderation I guess.
Thanks for sending a private message Ben. For us to get this resolved for you we would advise to perform a reset from the Android system recovery menu, to do the reset please follow these steps:
The reset process will delete any data, settings, and applications on your tablet. You must have a backup of any data you wish to keep before proceeding.
1. Make sure the tablet is off and not in standby.
2. Hold down the Volume Up and Power buttons simultaneously until the two Android icons appear.
3. Use the volume buttons to select the white box on the right.
4. Once selected, press the power button.
5. Use the volume buttons to select wipe cache partition and then press the power button.
6. Select Yes and press the power button.
7. Use the volume buttons to select wipe data/factory reset and then press the power button.
8. Select Yes and press the power button.
9. The tablet will now reset.
If you have any issues after the reset please get back to us as soon as possible!
Its been working well ever since. I guess the cache clean part might be the main one. You'll have to select the reboot yourself as I did at the end.
Might be best to use Facebook i'll see if I can find my post as the response was quick and efficient unlike their responses in here. I.e nowt from them so far.
They needed my name and serial numbers probably to log problems etc.
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Yoga 8 and 10 Tablets - KitKat 4.4.2 - Wifi Connection and Notification

After upgrading to KitKat 4.4.2, some customers report that sometimes after device awakes from sleep, the Wifi connection does not resume on their Yoga 8 or 10 tablets (B6000-F/H or B8000-F/H). Also, Notifications may not show the name of the connection.
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Solved!
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Puneet_Agg wrote:
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Wifi connection issues with Home Hub 5

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Hi imjolly
Sorry its taken a while to reply to your post.
I wanted to try BT's latest attempt at a solution before i tried your idea.
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Issues with WiFi connection to Deskjet 3545

Hi,
I have number of issues with WiFi connection to my new Deskjet 3545 AIO:
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Hi @DmiBro,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I see that you are having some wireless issues with your HP Deskjet 3545 to your Mac OS X 10.10 and Windows 7 computers. I am sorry to hear this, but I am happy to help!
I would recommend the following guides:
HP Single-Function and Multifunction Printers - 'Printer is offline' Message Displays on the Compute.... (The solutions for OS X v10.8 Mountain Lion and OS X v10.9 Mavericks will work on Mac OS X 10.19 Yosemite.)
HP Single-Function and Multifunction Printers - 'Printer is offline' Message Displays on the Compute....
HP ENVY 4500 and HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 3540 e-All-in-One Printer Series - Printer Does Not Mainta....
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The following tips can help you troubleshoot and avoid wireless connectivity issues. You can try these tips separately or in combination to get a successful wireless signal.
Move the printer and the computer closer to the router, but no closer than 6 ft (1.8 m). Wireless signals can be weaker at greater distances between the printer and the router.
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Remove any metal objects between the printer, the computer, and the router. Objects such as refrigerators, microwaves, or metal bookcases can interfere with wireless transmission.
Move any device that emits radio signals, such as microwaves and cordless telephones, farther away from the printer. Such devices can interfere with wireless signals.
I would also recommend this website, HP Wireless Printing Center - Troubleshooting Issues.
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