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How do I "forget" an out-of-range Wi-Fi network on a Galaxy S7?

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I want to remove old saved networks that are no longer in range. I can forget visible networks, but out-of-range networks are not visible anywhere so I can't do the standard long-tap => "Forget Network" action. There is no option for "Saved Networks" or "Manage Networks" under the built-in Wi-Fi app's "More" menu. I have tried a third-party app, [WiFi Manager](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.kman.WifiManager&hl=en) , where the networks are visible but reported an error on forget: > Android 6 allows apps to change (edit password, forget) only those networks that were originally "created" in same app. I quite distinctly remember being able to view saved networks on previous Android phones... --- My phone *is* rooted, so methods requiring root are acceptable, but it's better if that's not necessary. --- I have an Australian (CSC XSA) Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935F). --- Apparently this was a problem with the S6, where the 'solution' was to use third-party Wi-Fi management apps that no longer work in Marshmallow. * http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6-edge/help/how-forget-range-wi-fi-networks-t3137257 * http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s6/596840-how-do-i-forget-saved-wifi-networks-when-they-out-range-samsung-devices.html * http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s6/567924-how-do-i-remove-saved-wifi-other-locations-my-samsung-galaxy-s6.html * http://ericscorner.blogspot.com.au/2016/02/how-to-remove-out-of-range-wifi.html But that no longer works, as per the error message above...
Asked by Bob (428 rep)
Apr 7, 2016, 10:01 AM
Last activity: Jul 26, 2021, 03:09 PM