Wi-Fi Keep Alive

Wi-Fi Keep Alive Free App

Rated 3.94/5 (2,962) —  Free Android application by Shantanu Goel

About Wi-Fi Keep Alive

No more breaking downloads or switching to slow & expensive GPRS/3G.Keep WiFi on even if phone sleeps.

1. WiFi off if screen off (White widget)
2. WiFi on if screen off (Green Widget)
3. WiFi on if screen off & charging (Amber Widget)

Delete existing widgets and re-add them to show new icons

The app does _not_:
- Turn on your wi-fi automatically. It just keeps it enabled if you have turned it on yourself through any other automatic or manual means.
- do special things to manage turning off wi-fi. There haven't been any reports of wi-fi not turning off when specified so that is left to Android built-in policies

Explanation for permissions requested:
Modify Global Settings: To modify wi-fi policy settings

View WiFi State: To check current wifi state

Change WiFi State: For a work around that needs to reset your wifi connection on some devices

Prevent phone from sleeping: Some devices need a partial or full wake lock in order to keep the wifi running

Full Internet Access: This is again for a workaround that requires pinging your gateway or another address. Without requesting this permission, the pinging fails. The app DOES NOT use the internet for accessing anything else and DOES NOT send or receive any data to/from the internet.

Receive Boot event: Used to keep the application working across phone reboots if needed.

Reddit username: shantzg001

How to Download / Install

Download and install Wi-Fi Keep Alive version 1.4.7 on your Android device!
Downloaded 100,000+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: com.shantz.wifikeepalive, download Wi-Fi Keep Alive.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
1.4.7
Bring back Android versions 1.5 (Cupcake) and 1.6 (Donut) support
1.4.6
Make application work across phone reboots if needed
1.4.5
New High Res icons (Thanks to Daryl)
Gingerbread compatibility
More downloads  Wi-Fi Keep Alive reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
More downloads  Wi-Fi Keep Alive reached more then 250 000 downloads
More downloads  Wi-Fi Keep Alive reached 50 000 - 250 000 downloads
Version update Wi-Fi Keep Alive was updated to version 1.4.7

What are users saying about Wi-Fi Keep Alive

R70%
by R####:

I rooted my cheap zte phone and it's been great, EXCEPT every 2 minutes, the wifi used to lose connection for a few seconds. It's a backup phone without carrier service, and I like to use it to make Google voice calls over WiFi. But every time, call got dropped after 2 minutes. This hasn't fixed it 100%, but it's fixed it 90% and I just installed it ten minutes ago, still fiddling. THANKS!

Z70%
by Z####:

The 4 methods should be documented, but otherwise nice app. Too bad it didn't resolve whatever's up my Nexus One's behind since sept'11. Even CyanogenMod didn't help. Time to get an ICS phone I guess...

P70%
by P####:

Works like a charm. My phone used to go to sleep and torrents would pause. It solved the issue. The only negative thing is that this app is made on gingerbread SDK. Dude give it a material refresh sometime.

L70%
by L####:

I have a Lenovo A1-07 2 Gb and realized that there is an issue on Wifi signal very discussed over there on this device. Tried dozens of apps to keep my signal & all failed except this one! Thank you so much!

Z70%
by Z####:

... as a button now that it's changed to this three colour system. Also on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 I'm not convinced that the app actually works because despite having it set to keep WiFi alive when plugged in, the Wi-Fi keeps turning off. All the hacks are enabled so basically it's not working.

Z70%
by Z####:

Before I installed this app I was dropping WiFi on my next book 8" tablet, but now its installed and works. When I put my tablet to sleep then wake it up the WiFi was dropped, now I have no problems! Great app!!

Z70%
by Z####:

Does what it says, unlike some others. Tested with MyPhoneExplorer and files transfered between phone and PC via WIFI in sleep mode. Recommended.

O70%
by O####:

Had issues with dropped WiFi connections on my new Android tablet running Lollipop 5.0.1. After installing the app connection has been much more reliable, especially during sleep.

W70%
by W####:

...how some of the bad reviews are identical words to others. Sounds like a competitive similar app owner writing fraudulent reviews. Works for me on any device, and I cant believe people still have android Cupcake...smh. 5 stars from me great job.

Z70%
by Z####:

Has extra settings in case wick doesn't stay on. Only thing I would change is the option for a taskbar icon to let you know if its activated.

Q70%
by Q####:

Work where other have failed. Now I can stream anime without being interrupted. 5/5 (10 if market allowed!)

Z70%
by Z####:

Lol I'm not so sure of how this app works...is it for me to have WiFi when I'm not connected to a network or... How?can someone please explain this to me??

T70%
by T####:

I use my devices without service and surf open wifi networks with Google voice. This allows me to get texts all the time without delay, though I have to use "workaround #1" to do it. This also allows grooveip to stay connected constantly for incoming calls.

E70%
by E####:

My Lenovo A10 constantly dropped my WiFi until I got this app, now it only drops it occasionally. Very impressed. Hope it keeps it up, it was sooooo annoying before.

A70%
by A####:

Google should be ashamed for not providing this by default.

Z70%
by Z####:

Always hated Wi-Fi going off when screen locked. Many thanx to you.

C70%
by C####:

Before downloading this app I thought that this app would be fake and will have nothing. But when I downloaded and installed it Omg the problem of my WiFi range was solved.Very good app

Z70%
by Z####:

It solved my problem with my Samsung Note 5 disconnecting from the wifi while asleep even though I had the option"Always connected" turned on. This app solved the problem and now this phone behaves as it should work by default (very angry about this). Thank you.

Z70%
by Z####:

Tested on: Phone: HTC Desire GSM, Android Version: Official HTC Gingerbread 2.3.3 Phone: HTC Desire GSM, Android Version: cyanogenmod 7.1.0 android 2.3.7 Router used: netgear My issue was that when I tried to download larger file (100>MB) via Opera browser as soon as the screen went off wifi connection was slower (presumably in power save mode) and transfer eventually broke. I tried several tools to keep wi-fi alive but they all failed. Cure for my problem was installing Oxygen Rom 2.3.2 I hope that helps.

H70%
by H####:

Won't always open and seems to mess up my phone! Uninstalling! Disappointed!

Z70%
by Z####:

Piece of crap it don't work at all. Don't waste your time.

U70%
by U####:

I tried turning off my WiFi to test it but all it did was pretend like I didn't even turn it on. When I turned on my WiFi it made the connection faster, so I guess that's a plus...

M70%
by M####:

I was having trouble with my Wi-Fi on my phone it would say that it's connected but it actually wasn't I would have to turn it off and turn it back on this program does exactly what they say we'll do it keeps it alive good job guys

M70%
by M####:

This app was great in the beginning, but has stopped keeping my wifi alive. Have to manually restart wifi service repeatedly just like before installing this app. Very disappointed!! Was having to repeatedly turn wifi off and on to restore connection on my Nextbook tablet after waking from sleep mode; now this app keeps the wifi always connected. Thank you for this app; one less frustration to deal with is a very good thing!!

M70%
by M####:

The support website is 404... Will wait and even if it works on my Galaxy S4 with Lollipop 5.01. The help option is useless. Update: Doesn't work.

H70%
by H####:

It doesn't even work so this is a thumbs down

T70%
by T####:

I downloaded so many other which claim to keep WiFi on none of them worked this is the only app that worked.Thanks Developer!!

Z70%
by Z####:

This app WORKS AND WORKS WELL! It does what dozens of other wifi stabilisers pretend they can do. First time I've awarded 5 stars- and this app earns them.

Y70%
by Y####:

Wifi use to shut off after sleep. Turned smart network switch off and still turned off. I've used this app for 3 months already and always keeps it on.

Z70%
by Z####:

Developers care to let us know what are workaround 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,?? Cause the app doesn't auto start. And the WiFi still keeps disconnecting from the Internet. Care to post a reply??

Z70%
by Z####:

5 stars all the way keep it up thanks

Z70%
by Z####:

The reason I install this app it was to keep The wifi alive but it does not. I receive too many emails plus notifications and i want them ready when I pick up my phone or tablet but i can't because my tablet in this case the WiFi goes to sleep , so this app it supposed to take care of that but it did not. My WiFi still goes to sleep .

N70%
by N####:

This app resolved a problem with my Sony Tablet S, it would not wake up my wifi connection after it slept, but with this it works great now, thx

U70%
by U####:

didn't work on my galaxy s4 when I chose "keep on while plugged in" Wi-Fi still turns off when sleeping. Every time I pick an option it reverts back to "keep on always" so I just left it that way which worked. I just wish I didn't have to keep the app page open while sleeping just to get it to work

Q70%
by Q####:

Toshiba Excite 10.1, I kept dropping wifi when idle but now, whenever I grab my tablet I'm on. Very very happy with this app, you can't go wrong. 110% satisfied. Would rate this 10 out of 10 if possible. CW3 Harting

S70%
by S####:

Doesn't work at all on my Samsung Galaxy S. Wifi connection disconnects when phone goes to sleep, even though I set it to remain on. Now uninstalling.

L70%
by L####:

Allows me to receive SMS through heywire on my home network & prevents me from having to wait for wifi to connect when phone sleeps. Thank you Devs!!

Q70%
by Q####:

This app solved my connection drop probs like a charm niceee

Q70%
by Q####:

Galaxy S3 phone. When lock screen is enabled and I come back on to main screen and check the settings for this app, it always goes to the default setting. Even tho I always tell it to keep it on all the time.

Z70%
by Z####:

It's like trying to pick a lock. The app should do all that for you. I can't get any combination to work on a pantech pocket.


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