I got my Brax3 yesterday and can’t hook up to any wifi or hotspot. I tried everything I know and other suggestions, nothing works. It makes it fairly useless if you want to setup your ph first, restoring and configuring everything, before switching over your sim. Hoping to see a solution. Thanks to the person that cracks it for us.
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Count me as one who cannot access wifi with network password enabled. Successful connection when router is configured for no network security or password, but not an option due to vulnerabilities. Should I return it now?
We’re still actively working on solving that issue.
WPA3 seems to work well though, it is a better option than disabling security, if possible on the various problematic routers.
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I think we are going to need some kind of software fix, rather than trying to adjust the router. I work in other people’s homes and use their wifi, so I cannot expect everyone to change their routers. We need a phone that can connect to any router, no matter how it is configured. Ditto for people who travel a lot and have to connect to other routers (not just home router.)
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I’m surprised this wifi connection issue was not caught during beta testing (and curious why it isn’t affecting all Brax3 phones.) I guess this is the price you pay for moving to a new Android version before the bugs have been worked out at the same time as a brand new phone is being released.
I did a search on Brave and this is what it said:
Android 15 Wi-Fi Issues
If your Android 15 device is not connecting to Wi-Fi, there are several potential causes and solutions to consider. Many users have reported similar issues after updating to Android 15, and the following steps may help resolve the problem:
- Restart Your Device and Router : A simple restart can often fix network connectivity issues by restarting the device’s system processes. Restart your Android device and also turn off the power supply of your Wi-Fi router and modem, wait for about 30 seconds, and then plug them back in.
- Check Your Wi-Fi Password : An incorrect Wi-Fi password is one of the most common reasons for Wi-Fi issues on Android 15. Double-check your credentials and ensure you are entering the correct password.
- Forget and Reconnect to the Network : If your device keeps trying to connect to a bad network configuration, forgetting and reconnecting might restore the Wi-Fi connection. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Wi-Fi, select the problematic network, and tap on “Forget.” Then, find the network again and enter the password to rejoin.
- Reset Network Settings : If the issue persists, resetting your network settings can help. Go to Settings > System > Reset Options and choose “Reset Network Settings.” This will reset Wi-Fi, mobile data, and Bluetooth settings to their default state.
- Check for Software Bugs : Android 15 may have bugs that affect Wi-Fi connectivity. Some users have reported that the issue is resolved after updating to the latest version of the operating system or by waiting for a patch from Google.
- Check for Compatibility Issues : Some routers may not be fully compatible with Android 15, leading to connection problems. Ensure your router’s firmware is up to date and consider checking if other devices on the same network are experiencing similar issues.
- Check for Interference : Weak Wi-Fi signal strength or interference from other electronic devices can also cause connectivity issues. Ensure your router is placed in an open area and away from other devices that might interfere with the signal.
- Check for DNS Problems : Your Internet Service Provider’s (ISP) default DNS servers may negatively affect the Wi-Fi network. You can try changing the DNS settings on your router to a public DNS service like Google DNS or Cloudflare DNS.
- Check for Expired Internet Service Bill : If the Wi-Fi is connected to the device but does not provide internet access, it may mean the internet service bill has expired. Recharge the payment to restore the service.
- Check for Bluetooth and VPN Interference : In some cases, Bluetooth and VPN interference can cause problems with the Wi-Fi due to the radio spectrum usage. Try disabling Bluetooth and any active VPNs to see if this resolves the issue.
- Check for MAC Address Filtering : Ensure your device’s MAC address is not blocked by the router’s MAC address filtering settings. You can check this by logging into your router’s settings and verifying that your device’s MAC address is not listed in the blocked devices.
- Update Carrier Services : Ensure that your carrier services are up to date. Sometimes, outdated carrier services can cause connectivity issues. You can update the carrier services manually through the Settings app.
If none of these steps resolve the issue, it may be a more complex problem that requires further troubleshooting or contacting Google support for assistance. Some users have reported that the issue is resolved after a factory reset, but this should be a last resort as it will erase all data from the device.
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The bug was reported during beta testing.
Any idea what is being done about the problem since it was reported during beta testing? It’s curious that not everyone is affected, but a lot of us are.
This is definitely not isolated to the Brax3 phones but has been reported in the AOSP community after installing Android 15 and updates. Specifically, the authentication error that I and others have experienced where it won’t accept your router password to connect to wifi. You can read about it here: After Android 15 update, my wifi will not connect. - Google Pixel Community
Vincent who commented above is the iodéOS lead developer. At this point it is in his (capable) hands, but no ETA.
For broader information, typically iodéOS is built on a LineageOS build foundation, so most if not all the hardware enablement happens upstream at LOS. In the brax3 case, iodé had to effectively build the LOS port from the ground up since there aren’t existing custom ROMs for this chip. This is what makes it a bit different beast, but it also explains some of the challenges.
To reply to your earlier message, no it is not a long term solution to expect users and locations to change their wifi security protocol, it is only suggested here as a stopgap to “limp along” until a proper fix is in place.
Yes, it was reported in beta, but it is clearly not with all routers, not with all protocols, so it is hard to isolate the issue, but again it is a high proiority being worked in.
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I created a new table to track make / model / protocol of router / AP not working.
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I got my Brax3 yesterday and can’t hook up to any wifi or hotspot.
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@jimbob and @RogerZ can you confirm your router / ap model (s) and wifi security mode (WPA2 / WPA) that can’t connect?
Router is Asus RT-AC66U. Security is WPA2
Thanks, adding it to the chart.
So I just started the second Brax 3 phone (that my BF ordered) … same problem as mine, it can’t authenticate the wifi password. Now keep in mind that he charged the phone and started it without the sim card installed. We turned off the phone before the set up finished and inserted sim card. Turned off wifi to allow cell data only. Finished set up and no dice. I’m gonna try installing the update 6.6 via bluetooth hotspot so I don’t use my cell data and see if anything is fixed (but I doubt it because it didn’t work for my Brax3.) Update #1: the updater wouldn’t show the latest update (6.6) only the 6.3 even with refreshing. Update #2: I reset his phone to factory settings and started phone with sim card, went through the prompts, didn’t allow wifi until after set up. Update #3: I clicked the 3 dot menu and selected “local update” for which i was then offered iode 6.6 and am downloading. The date was July 23rd though, so assuming I will have another update after that? (Latest on my Brax 3 was Jul 30) I hope it’s not another 1.4 GB!
So now neither of our two Brax 3 phones can connect to wifi AND now both phones won’t connect to bluetooth either to share internet. Yesterday I could get internet via bluetooth hotspot. I’ve turned off router and turned back on… clicked “forget” bluetooth connection and tried reconnecting (one at a time), turned off/on both phones. I’m at my wits end, this is insane! I can’t even update my BF’s Brax 3 with the latest iode update without using data. It’s going to cost a fortune to run these phones if we don’t get a wifi fix fast. Edit: apparently in the hotspot and bluetooth tethering menu both were switched off so i turned back on and bluetooth is now (supposedly) working again. Update: while internet is now enabled on bluetooth, I still cannot download the latest iode update to BF’s phone. Both phones say there is no internet connection. My pc has no problem connecting to wifi because the router is on. So not sure why bluetooth no longer connects for either phone. UGH.
Honestly in your case I wouldn’t push hard to get newer updates downloaded and installed. There are plenty of other users to test those, and no success so far. Save your data plan, and follow the forums to wait for the fix. But sadly until that it isn’t going to work on your wifi without disabling security on it (which I am NOT suggesting as a workaround, but would technically get you wifi with all the dragons of it being a wide open network - exposing other devices on your network).
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At least we know that the problem originates with Android 15, because regardless of phone model and router, those users are all having wifi connection problems with authenticating wifi passwords. That’s probably the place to start.
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I have a Linksys router, I tried an Android ph hotspot, changed settings on the router, no wpa setting works. Thats all I tried. I haven’t got time to mess with everything so just patiently waiting for a fix.
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The complaint is always about the password.