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Questions tagged [internet]

General issues with Internet. Please use this tag only if you cannot find a more specific one (see full tag wiki for details).

The internet is a global system of computer networks with billions of users worldwide. If you have issues accessing it, and cannot find a more suitable tag, you can revert to this one (or use it together with one narrowing down to your issue). Examples of more specific tags include (but might not be restricted to):

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Block apps from accessing the Internet on Android device

In Android, is it possible to block apps from accessing the Internet? Many apps will often connect to remote servers in the background, including Google's own apps or system services. Over time this can eat away at a user's data limit set by a…
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Fake/Dummy/mock internet for spam apps

There are a lot of apps which require internet to run whether be spam or good apps. Is there any way to make them feel there is internet connection without actually running internet kind of fake/mock internet connection for such apps? FYI, I am…
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Connect Android phone to PC network via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi

I use a USB dongle to use the internet, which I connect to my laptop. Then, I share the internet via Adhoc Wi-Fi network, but the network is not searchable on my pone. I searched Google and found some software like Connectify. With this software,…
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What are validated connections?

The FairEmail client has the option to use only "validated" connections. The only explanation given in-app is that a VPN might prevent synchronising from working if this option is enabled, but what does this actually mean? Is this about not using…
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WiFi has no internet access, but it does

I'm on Android 6.0.1. I'm writing this question while connected to a friend's WiFi, with mobile data turned off. But my phone says "connected, no internet access", and there's a ! by the WiFi indicator on the bar along the top of the screen. I think…
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Mobile internet doesn't work on browsers with VPN turned off, but it works in some apps, and works via Wi-Fi in all apps

I cannot use any browser with VPN turned off using mobile internet, but I can use other apps, such as BBC or Viber. I also can access the internet via Wi-Fi with VPN turned off. I have resetted APN settings many times, but it will not work. I cannot…
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How to totally block internet access (data) on an Android?

I use Android 4.1.2 dual SIM, so I often switch SIM cards and restart the cell phone. My plan allows me internet connection, but it's pay by the day, so even if I mistakenly sent one byte, it would charge me fully for that day. Which I want to…
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Normal Internet surfing, without being redirect

Disclaimer: I'm new in the smartphone world. So, I have my new smartphone (LG5), I open the browser and I would like to surf internet as I do from my laptop. I go to google, search a site, for example a newspaper page, I click and... I'm…
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No MAC address di iMX51_bbg froyo 2.2 Epad 8'

I've bought an iMX51_bbg Froyo 2.2 Epad 8', but I cannot find the MAC address. Can you help me with that? Is there any USB Modem compatible with this Android device? I've tried many and can't get them to work! The phone works properly with WiFi,…
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Can't connect to local server in any internet app?

I have a local server set up on my network at 192.168.1.9 All of the other computers on my network can connect to it fine. It's definitely on the same wifi network, and I've tried disabling mobile data to make sure it's only using the wifi. When I…
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4.4.2 android usb internet failure error 1061

i am using my phone's usb internet option but this error shows up.please help
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How check what requests does my App (wireshark for Android)?

Possible Duplicate: Is there any sniffer aplication for Android 2.2? Is there any kind of wireshark app for Andorid? I would like to see what requests does one application on my Nexus One do, but I have no idea how to check it. Is it possible?
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Internet complaining about Outlook.com

I have a Galaxy SIII Neo. I use Outlook.com as an email server, and every time I reload it, Internet complains about security issues. How do I tell Internet Outlook is safe and to stop annoying me with that message? Edit: First of all, it doesn't…
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Unknown host error in browser on mobile network

I have a rooted HTC One X running a custom ROM. I use a firewall and Xprivacy for managing permissions. When on my Vodafone India 3G network, I can't open any site other than Google using the default browser because it reports a DNS error saying…
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Reliable way to set DNS

I have an LG P880 phone on 4.2 and a 2013 Nexus 7 on 4.4. I use 2G, 3G and Wifi for the phone. I am experimenting with changing the DNS to Google's. I do notice that the ISP (Wifi of course) DNS performance is unacceptable. Which is an app that…
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