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Can't set static IP for WiFi correctly in Android device
I'm using a static IP configuration for accessing college WiFi on my Windows laptop. For that, I'm using the following batch file (.bat) to configure the settings with one click. The file contains the following information: ``` netsh interface ip set address name="Wireless Network Connection" source...
I'm using a static IP configuration for accessing college WiFi on my Windows laptop. For that, I'm using the following batch file (.bat) to configure the settings with one click. The file contains the following information:
netsh interface ip set address name="Wireless Network Connection" source=static addr=10.2.29.69 mask=255.255.0.0 gateway=10.2.19.27 gwmetric=1
netsh interface ip set DNS name="Wireless Network Connection" source=static addr=10.2.19.28 primary
netsh interface ip add DNS name="Wireless Network Connection" addr=4.2.2.2 index=2
The problem in configuring this in Android is that the above file contains two static addresses (10.2.29.69 and 10.2.19.28) whereas in Android, there is only one option to enter static IP address and there are two fields for DNS, but here in the file only one DNS is given.

So, which IP should I enter in the IP address field of my phone. And what about 2nd DNS address?
Kaushal28
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Apr 24, 2017, 03:32 AM
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Question about Region setting in Redmi note11
Yesterday I wanted to change the language in my Redmi Note11, but by accident, I saw `Region` setting set as `United States(system)`. I want to ask that, I live in Thailand, bought this phone in Thailand and never been to USA. If I leave this “region” setting as USA instead of Thailand, Does it affe...
Yesterday I wanted to change the language in my Redmi Note11, but by accident, I saw
Region
setting set as United States(system)
.
I want to ask that, I live in Thailand, bought this phone in Thailand and never been to USA. If I leave this “region” setting as USA instead of Thailand, Does it affect to
1. My Security and Privacy
2. My mobile data charge and cost
3. My Wi-Fi Security and Privacy
4. My phone feature
ShadowmoonSana73
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Sep 24, 2023, 06:34 AM
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4: unable to acquire unlocking bootloader permission
I've created a MIUI account through my Redmi Note 4 and applied for permission to unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi unlocking link. The problem is that after I enter my phone number so that they send me the code which I'd use to apply for the permission --which takes a lot of time to...
I've created a MIUI account through my Redmi Note 4 and applied for permission to unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi unlocking link.
The problem is that after I enter my phone number so that they send me the code which I'd use to apply for the permission --which takes a lot of time to receive but I was patient and waited-- it gives me a pop-up message in Chinese in which it's roughly translated to: "You have reached the limit for this IP".
Please keep in mind that I haven't signed up with many accounts from the same PC. I've tried another email, phone number, and a new MIUI account from a totally different PC and it still gave me the same pop-up message.
I really want to root my device. Please help!
Leona
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Aug 21, 2017, 12:13 AM
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Device got stolen. How to see its activities using my computer?
I have 2 mobile devices using the same Gmail account. One of them got stolen. The thief has used my Gmail account and also search. How can I see the browsing history of the stolen mobile? I already searched in Google activity, and it shows activity for the device I still have. How to find the activi...
I have 2 mobile devices using the same Gmail account. One of them got stolen. The thief has used my Gmail account and also search.
How can I see the browsing history of the stolen mobile? I already searched in Google activity, and it shows activity for the device I still have. How to find the activity of the stolen device in my Google account? And how to trace the stolen mobile's IMEI and find out which person has it?
Rahul Vora
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Dec 9, 2016, 07:59 AM
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Apps are randomly opening up after unlocking my Redmi Note 4 through fingerprint sensor?
I am experiencing this for about 2-3 weeks. When I unlock my phone a random app(which are on home screen, I think) opens up automatically. The apps which I mainly noticed are WhatsApp and themes. Is this a result of malware or anything else? How to fix? I did a bit of research on it sites like [quor...
I am experiencing this for about 2-3 weeks.
When I unlock my phone a random app(which are on home screen, I think) opens up automatically.
The apps which I mainly noticed are WhatsApp and themes.
Is this a result of malware or anything else? How to fix?
I did a bit of research on it sites like [quora](https://www.quora.com/Every-time-I-unlock-my-Android-phone-it-opens-Google-Chrome-all-by-itself-and-thus-more-tabs-open-every-time-Is-this-a-virus) , [android central](https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-5/574323-apps-randomly-popping-open-when-i-unlock.html%3famp) , etc.
But none of them seems to work for me.
daya
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May 19, 2018, 06:22 AM
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Redmi Note 4. ADB pm uninstall some packages, Stuck in Reboot
So I wanted to remove some apps pre installed. I connected to my `Redmi Note 4 ( Nougat )` via `adb shell`. Used `pm uninstall -k --user 0 ` Removed the following packages. com.android.browser com.android.email com.google.android.apps.tachyon com.google.android.music com.google.android.play.games co...
So I wanted to remove some apps pre installed.
I connected to my
Redmi Note 4 ( Nougat )
via adb shell
.
Used pm uninstall -k --user 0
Removed the following packages.
com.android.browser
com.android.email
com.google.android.apps.tachyon
com.google.android.music
com.google.android.play.games
com.google.android.videos
com.miui.cleanmaster
com.miui.cloudservice
com.miui.cloudservice.sysbase
com.miui.securitycenter
com.miui.weather2
com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad
com.xiaomi.mipicks
com.xiaomi.oversea.ecom
org.wordpress.android
According to me, I did not remove any system apps.
However now when I Reboot I am **stuck at Reboot Screen (bootloop)** with adb devices
showing as connecting
I am able to boot into **fastboot** mode. Dont know how to make use of that here. Also I have a Ubuntu machine, so I am not able to use official MI tools which are mostly for Window users
Suvarna Pattayil
(101 rep)
Jul 28, 2018, 03:55 PM
• Last activity: Dec 26, 2018, 01:42 PM
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Overheating device with random apps spiking CPU usage
Few days ago my phone has started overheating and burning through the battery like crazy. I don't use it too much, and it used to last 1.5-2 days, now it's dead in 6 hours. I've installed [System monitor lite][1] and it's showing that several of my cores are constantly at extremely high usage (over...
Few days ago my phone has started overheating and burning through the battery like crazy. I don't use it too much, and it used to last 1.5-2 days, now it's dead in 6 hours.
I've installed System monitor lite and it's showing that several of my cores are constantly at extremely high usage (over 80%), and various regular applications like Gmail and LinkedIn are shown spiking the CPU up to 20% each. I expected a single app to be doing something stupid, and after seeing which one it is, it would be simple to just remove it, but that's not the case. It turns out that a bunch of regular apps that I haven't opened in days are going crazy.
Here are some screenshots:
So, any suggestions besides doing factory reset?
The phone in question is Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 running original MIUI without root.
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Davor
(11 rep)
Oct 21, 2018, 03:29 PM
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Network and Call not working in particular region, mobile settings issue
I am using Redmi Note 4 and Jio sim. My internet and calls are not working inspite of network available. Other people living near me is able to use internet well at that place. When I move about 70 meter away from my home, internet and calls are working quite fine. Internet and calls are working eve...
I am using Redmi Note 4 and Jio sim.
My internet and calls are not working inspite of network available. Other people living near me is able to use internet well at that place.
When I move about 70 meter away from my home, internet and calls are working quite fine. Internet and calls are working everywhere, except at my home. Means problem is under particular tower.
At my home, I changed my sim card and inserted in my friend's Redmi note 4 mobile, my internet and calls started working fine. But her jio sim inserted in my Redmi note 4, then it is not working. It means, problem is not in SIM card but in my mobile setting.
Tried Solutions:
I thought I messed up in *#*#4636#*#* settings, but I have no options to make it default setting. So, In mobile setting, I made default network setting.
Final solution:
I formatted my mobile completely, three times, so that all settings get as it was in new mobile. But still the problem is unsolved.
Please let me know, what should I do ?
GS Sharma
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Oct 13, 2018, 02:43 AM
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android keeps on restarting with optimizing apps
**Problem:** It constantly restarts with optimizing apps. **Some Background:** - This phone was running on low disk space some days back, which I resolved by removing unwanted files. - Some apps are third party apps installed by downloading from websites. - I have searched other threads and none see...
**Problem:**
It constantly restarts with optimizing apps.
**Some Background:**
- This phone was running on low disk space some days back, which I
resolved by removing unwanted files.
- Some apps are third party apps installed by downloading from websites.
- I have searched other threads and none seems to be solving my issue.
- I have done a "cache wipe" as well, which didn't solve the issue.
- This has android version 6.
- I am able to run Fastboot and have access to Fill-Z touch recovery.
- I obviously don't want to format (easy solution) this phone as that
would delete all the data in there.
**Extra resource:**
vimeo link describing problem
If anyone can let me know how can I disable this "Optimizing app" before the start, I'd be glad.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
PareekSandeep
(103 rep)
Jan 12, 2018, 05:36 PM
• Last activity: Jan 13, 2018, 08:17 PM
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How to disable the auto gain control in android phone?
Audio recording quality in Redme note 4 (sdk) is very low. Voice get clear for the first second and then lower down its volume automatically. How to cop up this issue.
Audio recording quality in Redme note 4 (sdk) is very low. Voice get clear for the first second and then lower down its volume automatically. How to cop up this issue.
Selloi Khumanthem
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Jul 6, 2017, 01:05 PM
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Can't connect to college WiFi even after changing the MAC address
First of all this is completely for education purpose, there is no intension to access college Internet without official permissions. So In my college, WiFi is only accessible via laptops. Students have initially registered their laptop's MAC address to the college, and they have given local IP addr...
First of all this is completely for education purpose, there is no intension to access college Internet without official permissions.
So In my college, WiFi is only accessible via laptops. Students have initially registered their laptop's MAC address to the college, and they have given local IP addresses to each student to connect to WiFi using their laptops.
So first I've changed my MAC address of my rooted phone (Red MI Note 3) and then configured the WiFi, as I'm doing in my laptop, but this only connects my Android device to the WiFi, but can't load the student login page on the mobile phon.
So what possible firewalls or blockers are they using to block only mobile devices even if they have same MAC address as the laptop?
Is there any way to show Android device as laptop to the WiFi router? So that It allow access to mobile phones?
I've seen this post from XDA Developers but no helpful answers.
Any help will be appreciated. Thank you.
Kaushal28
(103 rep)
Feb 14, 2017, 07:15 PM
• Last activity: Feb 14, 2017, 08:44 PM
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"Can't get valid Device ID" error message
I am getting this error message on a Xiaomi Redmi Note 2: > Can't get valid Device ID > > Invalid Device ID: null > > Device ID must be valid IMEI or MAC address. Without device id, some > account and cloud features will be unavailable. It pops up randomly, sometimes it appears several times (I clic...
I am getting this error message on a Xiaomi Redmi Note 2:
> Can't get valid Device ID
>
> Invalid Device ID: null
>
> Device ID must be valid IMEI or MAC address. Without device id, some
> account and cloud features will be unavailable.
It pops up randomly, sometimes it appears several times (I click Ok to dismiss it) in a minute, sometimes it doesn't show up in about an hour. It interrupts apps and **the phone (and all phone related features like sms) does not work**, as it doesn't detect the sim card, which actually works, as I have tested it in another phone.
I woke up and this started happening suddenly. Usually the phone updates apps at night, so that might be it.
The following information might come useful:
- Model number: Redmi Note 2.
- Android Version: 5.0.2 LRX22G
- Android Security Patch Level: 2016-04-01.
- MIUI version: MIUI 7.4 by xiaomi.eu 6.5.5 | Beta
Note: This is the issue same issue as this one: http://en.miui.com/thread-109909-1-1.html
The solution given there does not fix the problem.
D1X
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Aug 31, 2016, 09:28 AM
• Last activity: Jan 30, 2017, 01:46 PM
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How to use a bluetooth mouse on an Android Phone?
I have a RedMi Note 3 with CM13 installed. I bought a Phone bracket to watch videos on my bed. To interact with my Phone without the bother to lift my hand, I tried to use a bluetooth mouse. My Phone can connect to the bluetooth mouse, but shows no pointer and no reaction. I searched throw the Inter...
I have a RedMi Note 3 with CM13 installed. I bought a Phone bracket to watch videos on my bed. To interact with my Phone without the bother to lift my hand, I tried to use a bluetooth mouse.
My Phone can connect to the bluetooth mouse, but shows no pointer and no reaction.
I searched throw the Internet, but the results are all about how to use a phone as a virtual mouse to control a PC. I really don't know how to filter them out. Could you give me any guide on it? Thank you.
TorosFanny
(101 rep)
Oct 15, 2016, 02:40 PM
• Last activity: Oct 16, 2016, 12:59 AM
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Pokemon logo (Cubeon) showing on my boot screen
I recently installed "Pokemon Go" game in my Redmi Note 4G. The game is working fine. But I noticed something peculiar in my booting screen. It shows up just after the MIUI logo. I took a photo and did a little research and came to know that the logo is of Cubeon, a Pokemon character. I don't know w...
I recently installed "Pokemon Go" game in my Redmi Note 4G. The game is working fine. But I noticed something peculiar in my booting screen. It shows up just after the MIUI logo. I took a photo and did a little research and came to know that the logo is of Cubeon, a Pokemon character. I don't know why this is happening. Is there any security issues? How did the app get access to my boot menu?

user3815344
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Jul 15, 2016, 11:18 AM
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Installing USB driver for XIAOMI Android Studio
I read the [Using Hardware Devices][1] page that describes how to connect your device to Android Studio that allows you to install and run your apps on your device. But I have a Xiaomi RedMi 2, and the [link][2] that they provide that allows you to download the [OEM USB Driver][3] for my device is a...
I read the Using Hardware Devices page that describes how to connect your device to Android Studio that allows you to install and run your apps on your device. But I have a Xiaomi RedMi 2, and the link that they provide that allows you to download the OEM USB Driver for my device is all in Chinese. How do I install the required driver?
Rockstar5645
(151 rep)
Jan 16, 2016, 12:51 PM
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Will samsung gear S2 be compatible with red mi note 3?
I am thinking of buying [Samsung Gear S2](http://www.androidcentral.com/here-are-phones-compatible-samsung-gear-s2) It says that it will be compatible with any android phones with higher than 1.5 GB ram. I have Xiaomi Red mi note 3. Not a pro one. However, the only difference that I know is that red...
I am thinking of buying [Samsung Gear S2](http://www.androidcentral.com/here-are-phones-compatible-samsung-gear-s2)
It says that it will be compatible with any android phones with higher than 1.5 GB ram.
I have Xiaomi Red mi note 3. Not a pro one. However, the only difference that I know is that red mi note 3 doesn't have extra space for sd card
user4951
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May 3, 2016, 07:02 AM
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dtb not found error
am trying to boot philz_touch_6.55.0_dior.img in my xiaomi redmi note 4G through the andRoid debug bridge to my phone but when I write the command " fastboot boot philz_touch_6.55.0_dior.img " I get " FAILED " what seems to be the problem,please HELP
am trying to boot philz_touch_6.55.0_dior.img in my xiaomi redmi note 4G through the andRoid debug bridge to my phone but when I write the command " fastboot boot philz_touch_6.55.0_dior.img " I get " FAILED "
what seems to be the problem,please HELP
Kelvin-elly
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Sep 3, 2015, 10:20 AM
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Will my new Xiaomi RedMi Note 2 prime work for LTE network?
I just bought this smartphone, and I am confused if it will work in my area and if it will work for 4G and LTE. I called the support of T-Mobile, and they said if it configured correctlly, it will have LTE for 2100 frequency in LA area, but many posts online say the opposite. Device: http://www.gear...
I just bought this smartphone, and I am confused if it will work in my area and if it will work for 4G and LTE. I called the support of T-Mobile, and they said if it configured correctlly, it will have LTE for 2100 frequency in LA area, but many posts online say the opposite.
Device:
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_229219.html#customer_review
Frequencies for this device:
2G: GSM 900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz
4G: FDD-LTE 1800/2100/2600MHz
T-MOBILE frequencies :
**T-Mobile network coverage**
Created by tmo_ian on Oct 16, 2012 8:55 AM. Last modified by tmo_kim on Oct 13, 2015 8:26 AM.
Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
VoLTE (Voice over LTE) allows you to place and receive calls on our LTE data network. Phone calls are connected with a clear and rich experience. You never know when you might need to check Facebook while talking to your mom and sharing your Mobile Hotspot with your friends. All of this, on our amazingly fast 4G LTE network. Here's some of the highlights:
Switch between 4G VoLTE and Wi-Fi without dropping a call!
Enjoy crystal-clear calls with our new HD Voice service.
Browse the web with speed while on a call.
Placing a call connects twice as fast.
4G LTE
T-Mobile's advanced 4G LTE network is smoking fast! With incredible speed, you can do more using our nationwide 4G LTE network. 4G LTE delivers up to 50% faster speeds then 3G. If you're in an area served by 4G LTE, you can expect blazing fast speeds because of our expanded capacity. Check out our coverage map to see all the places we have 4G LTE.*
Frequencies: Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz), Band 12 (700 MHz)
4G (HSPA+)
With 4G, theoretical maximum download speeds range from 21 Mbps up to 42 Mbps. You can take advantage of incredibly fast download speeds, and even use voice and data services at the same time.
Frequencies: Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz)
L700
This is also referred to low-band spectrum, it adds increased building penetration as well as covering greater distances. This will be used in metro areas to improve in-building coverage and in rural areas to improve our LTE footprint.
Frequencies: Band 12 (700 MHz)
L1900
L1900 is being used primarily to update our current 2G towers to LTE. Many of our current LTE devices already support L1900 band 2. Check out this device list for phones that are compatible.
Frequencies: Band 2 (1900 MHz)
3G (HSPA)
With 3G, theoretical maximum download of 14 Mbps. With 3G, you can use voice and data services simultaneously.
Frequencies: Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz)
2G (GSM, GPRS, and EDGE)
EDGE, our enhanced 2G service, delivers a theoretical maximum download speed of 236 kbps. GPRS, our 2G service, delivers a theoretical maximum download speed of 114 kbps. Typical speeds are between 35 kbps and 45 kbps. Keep in mind, voice and data services cannot work simultaneously when on GPRS or EDGE.**
Frequencies: Band 2 (1900 MHz)
Requirements
It's important to use a device capable of the network type you desire, and you should be in a location that has cellular network coverage. Check out our coverage map to see what areas we service, and check out Phones & Devices for device specifications.
Should I return this phone ? :)
vlr
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Oct 27, 2015, 01:31 AM
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mdnsd drains a lot of battery power in Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G. How do I find out which app calls it to run?
I have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G, and for few days my battery drains as hell. I checked the running processes, and found that the cause is `mdnsd`. Is there a way to find which app calls this process to run? (Click image to enlarge) [ ][1] [ ][2] [1]: https://i.sstatic.net/UBXkh.png [2]: https://i.ssta...
I have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G, and for few days my battery drains as hell. I checked the running processes, and found that the cause is
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Is there a way to find which app calls this process to run?
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gmetax
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Aug 5, 2015, 01:22 PM
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