(How to) increase wifi signal

Robalboa · May 9, 2013

This is a simple way to increase your wifi signal strength.
By default the power settings on wifi are set to 7 (out of 10) because the wifi is set to power save mode.
To change this
Go to the dialer pad and type
In
*#0011#
This will open up the service menu.
Now hit the menu key on your GS3 and select wifi.
You'll see the power save mode enabled.
Simply click it to disable it
And now your wifi Will be at full power.

You should notice a difference right away this will not bring a huge increase but it will increase your signal.

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Echo113 · May 10, 2013

Does this affect battery life though?

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CyberGmonster · May 10, 2013

Well its called "power save" so I'm sure battery life will be affected a little at full power.

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.Bambino · May 10, 2013

I have extended battery anyway but I use wifi most of the time anyway so I am stuck in a dilemma on what I should do lol

Robalboa · May 10, 2013

.Bambino said:
I have extended battery anyway but I use wifi most of the time anyway so I am stuck in a dilemma on what I should do lol

I do too. 7000mah gives 9 to 10 hours screen time. Lasts 3 days heavy use.
That's what made me search for the answer . I think the battery blocks the wifi signal some. This fixed it and I really don't see much of a battery difference in the usage stats.

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bog3nator · May 10, 2013

Robalboa said:
This is a simple way to increase your wifi signal strength.
By default the power settings on wifi are set to 7 (out of 10) because the wifi is set to power save mode.
To change this
Go to the dialer pad and type
In
*#0011#
This will open up the service menu.
Now hit the menu key on your GS3 and select wifi.
You'll see the power save mode enabled.
Simply click it to disable it
And now your wifi Will be at full power.

You should notice a difference right away this will not bring a huge increase but it will increase your signal.

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Cool thanks man. Going to try this at work and see if I get a better connection.

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.Bambino · May 10, 2013

Robalboa said:
I do too. 7000mah gives 9 to 10 hours screen time. Lasts 3 days heavy use.
That's what made me search for the answer . I think the battery blocks the wifi signal some. This fixed it and I really don't see much of a battery difference in the usage stats.

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I have a 4500 mAh but I didn't see much of a change honestly.

Robalboa · May 10, 2013

.Bambino said:
I have a 4500 mAh but I didn't see much of a change honestly.

In battery or wifi ?

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colonel.shepard · May 10, 2013

No change in signal

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tp2215 · May 10, 2013

If im not mistakin, power save mode saves power by turning off your wifi when the screen shuts off. This could be usefull for some, but will also drain your battery quicker. I believe it is the same thing that you can achieve by using an app like spare parts.I dont think it actually effects the speeds or anything of wifi while the screen is on. I could be wrong though

Robalboa · May 10, 2013

tp2215 said:
If im not mistakin, power save mode saves power by turning off your wifi when the screen shuts off. This could be usefull for some, but will also drain your battery quicker. I believe it is the same thing that you can achieve by using an app like spare parts.I dont think it actually effects the speeds or anything of wifi while the screen is on. I could be wrong though

It did make a noticeable difference to mine. Also I believe there is a separate setting for the wifi time on in normal wifi settings. This is the signal power save mode.

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daniel4653 · May 11, 2013

I havent seen q change in signal either with 3 different WiFi points.

hllywd · May 14, 2013

Is there any way to keep it disabled through a reboot? Everytime I do a reboot I have to go through the process again.
Thanks

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.Bambino · May 14, 2013

Yeah this didn't help me much neither.

MrQuest · May 16, 2013

Think my signal has gotten worse honestly. Not sure if the extended batt has anything to do w/ it though. I have the zerolemon 7000

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Robalboa · May 20, 2013

hllywd said:
Is there any way to keep it disabled through a reboot? Everytime I do a reboot I have to go through the process again.
Thanks

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I never checked to see if it reset. Let me work on that one.

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Robalboa · May 20, 2013

MrQuest said:
Think my signal has gotten worse honestly. Not sure if the extended batt has anything to do w/ it though. I have the zerolemon 7000

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I noticed mine got worse with zL 7000mah battery. This fixed it but can't seem to
Make it stick during reboot.
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tykob · May 20, 2013

Sorry if this is a dumb question but I'd like to try this in my office where the signal is weak at best. The dialer portion though is not working. I'm I missing something? I am rooted but not on stock ROM so I'm wondering if that is what is making the difference.

Thanks!!!!

solehjeff · May 21, 2013

tykob said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question but I'd like to try this in my office where the signal is weak at best. The dialer portion though is not working. I'm I missing something? I am rooted but not on stock ROM so I'm wondering if that is what is making the difference.

Thanks!!!!

TW or aosp?
I think you have to be on TW
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samsgun357 · May 21, 2013

You might need to enable the codes by typing *#22745927

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