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WifiFixer

Fix wifi roaming (cell handover) problems in many-APs-same-SSID scenarios
by Applied Wizardry GmbH
Google Play
Google Play
50+
Thousand
Downloads
PREMIUM
Est. downloads
PREMIUM
Recent d/loads
3.41
296
Rating
Unranked
Ranking
3
Libraries
4.0.3+
Android version
3/21/19
Last updated
2017
March
App age
1.99 MB
App size
Everyone
Content rating
FREE
+ In-App
Price

Google Play Rating history and histogram

156
11
23
2
100

Changelog

  • Mar 21, 2019 Update Version 20190321-01
  • Jan 16, 2019 Update Version 20190116-01
  • Jan 6, 2019 Update Version 20190106-01
  • Nov 21, 2018 Installs 50,000+ installs
  • Mar 13, 2018 Update Version 20180313-01
  • Oct 23, 2017 Update Version 20171023-01
  • Sep 20, 2017 Update Version 20170920-01
  • Jun 14, 2017 Update Version 20170614-01
  • May 21, 2017 Update Version 20170521-01
  • May 4, 2017 Update Version 20170504-01
  • Apr 30, 2017 Update Version 20170430-01
  • Apr 24, 2017 Installs 10,000+ installs
  • Apr 24, 2017 Update Version 20170424-01
  • Apr 16, 2017 Installs 5,000+ installs
  • Apr 11, 2017 Update Version 20170411-02
  • Apr 4, 2017 Installs 1,000+ installs
  • Apr 3, 2017 Update Version 20170403-03
  • Mar 27, 2017 Update Version 20170327-01
  • Mar 23, 2017 Installs 100+ installs
  • Mar 21, 2017 Update Version 20170321-02
  • Mar 15, 2017 New App Version 20170315-03 in TOOLS for Free
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Developer information

Applied Wizardry GmbH

[email protected]

Website

Oklahomastr. 14
66482 Zweibrücken
Germany

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Description

Many Android smartphones (like the widespread high-end models Samsung Galaxy S7 and S8) are unable to maintain a stable wifi connection in a multi-AP-same-SSID environment. They will not "roam" from one access point (AP) to another as you move through the covered area, but only connect to another AP once they have lost connection with the previous one. Even if you don't move around, your phone might stick to a weak AP, you might not receive push notifications, and your battery will drain with all the necessary retransmits. These problems have been known for years, but the manufacturers just won't fix them. (It is not Android's fault.)

WifiFixer periodically checks whether the currently used AP has become weak; if yes, it will scan for others that provide the same service (i.e. have the same SSID), and if there are better ones available it will cause the phone to switch to one of them -- seamlessly. Contrary to the normal behavior, the phone will not lose the wifi connection and establish it again after a few seconds (causing apps to see a network failure).

It is important to understand that this app will not help with all devices; on some it may even worsen the situation and lead to longer disconnects. If this is the case then please uninstall the app.

The free version of the software is fully functional, but will occasionally remind you that a license needs to be purchased for continuous use. No ads!

In case you are wondering why the app needs location access permission: Android will not let apps scan for wifi networks unless they may access your location, seemingly because Google believes that everyone -- like themselves -- regards access points as location beacons. We do not determine your location, and we do not transmit anything anywhere.

Recent changes:
Fixed crashes observed on some phones only.
Raised maximum value for minimum RSSI.
Many Android smartphones (like the widespread high-end models Samsung Galaxy S7 and S8) are unable to maintain a stable wifi connection in a multi-AP-same-SSID environment. They will not "roam" from one access point (AP) to another as you move through the covered area, but only connect to another AP once they have lost connection with the previous one. Even if you don't move around, your phone might stick to a weak AP, you might not receive push notifications, and your battery will drain with all the necessary retransmits. These problems have been known for years, but the manufacturers just won't fix them. (It is not Android's fault.)

WifiFixer periodically checks whether the currently used AP has become weak; if yes, it will scan for others that provide the same service (i.e. have the same SSID), and if there are better ones available it will cause the phone to switch to one of them -- seamlessly. Contrary to the normal behavior, the phone will not lose the wifi connection and establish it again after a few seconds (causing apps to see a network failure).

It is important to understand that this app will not help with all devices; on some it may even worsen the situation and lead to longer disconnects. If this is the case then please uninstall the app.

The free version of the software is fully functional, but will occasionally remind you that a license needs to be purchased for continuous use. No ads!

In case you are wondering why the app needs location access permission: Android will not let apps scan for wifi networks unless they may access your location, seemingly because Google believes that everyone -- like themselves -- regards access points as location beacons. We do not determine your location, and we do not transmit anything anywhere.

Recent changes:
Fixed crashes observed on some phones only.
Raised maximum value for minimum RSSI.
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access another beacons case cause connection contrary disconnects fault location might move occasionally one phone retransmits same scan seemingly ssid weak widespread wifi wififixer worsen

Comments

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Google Play Rankings

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Permissions

Your location
approximate (network-based) location, precise (GPS) location
Network communication
view Wi-Fi connections, Google Play billing service
System tools
connect and disconnect from Wi-Fi, run at startup, prevent phone from sleeping
Extra
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS

Libraries

Ad network libraries

None found

Social libraries

None found

Development tools

Android Jetpack core Android Architecture Components Android Jetpack VersionedParcelable

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