Conditions: Issues occurred immediately after the S23 Software Update S911USQU6DYD9 (to Android 15 and One UI 7.0) which was applied to my phone on 04/29/2025.
Issues:
1. Netgear Orbi Android App no longer able to connect to my Netgear Orbi router as administrator I use this app on a daily basis and it worked without difficulty until this latest S23 Software update. The wifi router itself is working fine and I can logon to the router as administrator via wifi from my laptop. The Netgear Orbi app error message suggested that I turn off cell data while using this app. I did that with no effect.
2. Garden Pro E6 Trail Camera Android App no longer able to connect to the trail camera. The connection is made via WiFi. I use this app on a daily basis and it worked without difficulty until the S23 Software update.
I've had a series of different Samsung Galaxy phones and this is my first problem. Anyone else having similar issues?
I'm just guessing. but I think Samsung began using MAC address randomization in the recent past. I think randomization means that periodically the phone software changes your MAC address for security reasons. I have no idea how often this occurs.
If you have some form of access control setup on your home router which rejects connection attempts from a "new" devices that could be your issue. Possibly after the S23 software update the MAC address of the Samsung phone was changed and your router is rejecting a "new" device which you haven't approved.
You should be able to logon to your router as administrator and see whether your router has denied it to connect. If that is the case it should be a simple matter to "allow" it.
I don't know other app, my phone S23 from android 15 updated the App Update problem: all the time waiting for wifi connected. I have check with wifi connect OK (I tried to change other wifi) but the app reminded me all day. Maybe waiting for fix bug?
