On 2014-11-12 17:04, James Knott wrote:
As an example, I frequent the local community centres where there is free WiFi. But in order to use it, you have to use a browser to accept the conditions. If I have that WiFi enabled on my phone, it connects to it as soon as I enter the building. In the process, it diverts IP away from the cell network to WiFi. But since I haven't opened a browser to accept the conditions, my phone is now effectively disconnected from the Internet, which means that I no longer get email, VoIP calls etc.. If Android supported manual connection, then I could connect when I wanted to, and not have to worry about being disconnected from the Internet when I don't.
Yes, you have the option, but the name is different. You have to disable automatic browsing for "free wifi", or something like that. My phone does not automatically connect, I have to tap the wifi icon manually, then it offers a list of choices. It only connects automatically to those "known" connections, those that have been used previously. -- Cheers / Saludos, Carlos E. R. (from 13.1 x86_64 "Bottle" at Telcontar)