Comment by NikolaeVarius

8 years ago

This is the same thing that happens in Android by default.

No it isn't. If I turn off WiFi from the pull down menu, it stays off.

  • Yes it is. "Scanning always available" is on by default. You can disable it by going:

    Settings -> Wifi -> Press the gear icon -> "Scanning always available"

    Same for Bluetooth, but I don't remember where to turn it off.

    • I'm on Android 7.1.1 and that setting isn't there.

      The page after the gear icon only has Saved Networks, Network Notifications, Auto Network Switch (that's for Wi-Fi to data and back) and Keep Wi-Fi On During Sleep.

      I don't know if it means it's buried somewhere else or it behaves like it should.

      Edit: it's in Location (which I keep off), the 3 dots menu, Scanning. Wi-Fi Scanning and Bluetooth scanning, both are off maybe because I disabled location. But would those work even with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth off?

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