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dkloos

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Oct 28, 2012
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Hi there,

I'll explain what's wrong here, I have a Samsung S3 i9300 with Android 4.3.1 (SlimBean) and everything works fine. Only when I turn on WiFi (tried several), my internet acces is limited to the google site, and some apps like Facebook and Whatsapp. But when I try to navigate to other websites, I recieve a -Not found- error.

So it seems like technically everything is ok (otherwise I also couldn't open google in my browser). Other devices connected to the same network do not have this issue. I tried to change DNS settings (e.g. 8.8.8.8), but this is not possible in 4.3.1 as far as I can see.

Any suggestions are welcome!
 
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lokeshi007

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dkloos said:
Hi there,

I'll explain what's wrong here, I have a Samsung S3 i9300 with Android 4.3.1 (SlimBean) and everything works fine. Only when I turn on WiFi (tried several), my internet acces is limited to the google site, and some apps like Facebook and Whatsapp. But when I try to navigate to other websites, I recieve a -Not found- error.

So it seems like technically everything is ok (otherwise I also couldn't open google in my browser). Other devices connected to the same network do not have this issue. I tried to change DNS settings (e.g. 8.8.8.8), but this is not possible in 4.3.1 as far as I can see.

Any suggestions are welcome!
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Does it happen on a particular WiFi network or any WiFi?

Is your WiFi hidden?
You can try making Android forget this network & again manually setting it up.

You can also check for any App that may be restricting WiFi traffic

EDIT:
You can change WiFi network settings even in 4.4.2 KitKat

Long Press your Wifi -> Modify Network -> Check 'Show Advanced Options' -> Change IP Settings to 'Static'
Now all settings incl DNS will be visible & you can change them.
 
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dkloos

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I tested several networks and they're not hidden.

I use DroidWall, but uninstalling this does not have an effect unfortunately. Also forgetting and reconnecting does not help.

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Thanks for the tip, however this also does not give me access to the rest of the world wide web..
 
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lokeshi007

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dkloos said:
I tested several networks and they're not hidden.

I use DroidWall, but uninstalling this does not have an effect unfortunately. Also forgetting and reconnecting does not help.

[EDIT]
Thanks for the tip, however this also does not give me access to the rest of the world wide web..
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Did try using some software such as Wifi Connection Fixer?

Also did you try using different browsers on your phone?

I was having such an issue with ebay.in on the stock browser my i9300. But the same thing loaded perfectly with Chrome.
Clearing the Data & Cache of the stock browser helped later on.
 
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dkloos

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I will try the Wifi Fixer, thanks!

I tried two different browsers without luck, and it is a problem beyond the browser imo, because the Play Store also can not download apps when connected to WiFi. I can search for apps, but when I want to download them, it gives me a -no connection, retry-..
 
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lokeshi007

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dkloos said:
I will try the Wifi Fixer, thanks!

I tried two different browsers without luck, and it is a problem beyond the browser imo, because the Play Store also can not download apps when connected to WiFi. I can search for apps, but when I want to download them, it gives me a -no connection, retry-..
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If nothing works, I guess you might have to reflash your ROM after clearing the whole data & cache.. :crying:

IMO, CM11 M2 (Android 4.4.2) is quite good, just flashed it on my S3..
 
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dkloos

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Well, I now changed the DNS settings to the google DNS server (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4) and rebooted the phone and this did the trick.

I don't really understand it, but I am glad I can use my phone without wiping it completely again!
 
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    dkloos said:
    Hi there,

    I'll explain what's wrong here, I have a Samsung S3 i9300 with Android 4.3.1 (SlimBean) and everything works fine. Only when I turn on WiFi (tried several), my internet acces is limited to the google site, and some apps like Facebook and Whatsapp. But when I try to navigate to other websites, I recieve a -Not found- error.

    So it seems like technically everything is ok (otherwise I also couldn't open google in my browser). Other devices connected to the same network do not have this issue. I tried to change DNS settings (e.g. 8.8.8.8), but this is not possible in 4.3.1 as far as I can see.

    Any suggestions are welcome!
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Does it happen on a particular WiFi network or any WiFi?

    Is your WiFi hidden?
    You can try making Android forget this network & again manually setting it up.

    You can also check for any App that may be restricting WiFi traffic

    EDIT:
    You can change WiFi network settings even in 4.4.2 KitKat

    Long Press your Wifi -> Modify Network -> Check 'Show Advanced Options' -> Change IP Settings to 'Static'
    Now all settings incl DNS will be visible & you can change them.
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