02 WIFI restrictions

[Patonthenet]

I use a windows phone, it lets me know when there are any updates to any apps. However while connected to 02 wifi it wont let me update the app.

Miscrosoft account not available

Switch to data and it works fine

Why is this?

New 02 hot spot near Macdonalds

[adamtemp64]

You are signed up to o2wifi ?

[perksie]

I believe you can now sign up at the hotspot Adam.

[jonsie · Accepted solution]

It's possible there is a problem with Microsoft servers. Try signing into your account on your PC or re-entering the password on your phone.

[aldaweb]

Is this possibly a security issue and you are being prevented from accessing the store on an open network.

Do you get the same with 'The Cloud' hotspots?

[Patonthenet]

Just in case a few of you don’t know

You do need to sign up for an account to use 02 WiFi, then it’s just a matter of signing in.

1, using a mobile device, connect to a 02 wifi hot spot, you will be redirected to the sign up.
Or
2, Using your home network, visit https://www.o2wifi.co.uk/ with your PC etc and set up an account, this will then be ready for use when out and about.

3, If you now have an account, using your mobile device(first time), you now have to login
4, Once you have logged in using your mobile device, it won’t ask you again and will automatically connect to any 02 hotspot anywhere.

5, visit your account online, it will list any devices that has accessed 02 wifi

I had already signed up, and just needed to log in on first use with my mobile phone. It works just fine with browsing etc..

"It's possible there is a problem with Microsoft servers. Try signing into your account on your PC or re-entering the password on your phone."

I’m out mobile, not using a PC, I’m using a Windows 8 Phone(Firmwear Amber),Nokia Lumia, the Microsoft account is setup when you first get the phone, it backs up your contacts, apps,text messages… EVERYTHING to Microsoft. All working 100% At home all works via wifi, including Xbox games

"The Cloud ?"
Never used it, it’s a sky system isn’t it?

@aldaweb
Is this possibly a security issue and you are being prevented from accessing the store on an open network.    

You could be right, I do know when I use 3G it works just fine. First try to update an app, Will do some further tests, perhaps access Xbox live

Mobile banking works via hot spots

[perksie]

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@Patonthenet wrote:

Mobile banking works via hot spots

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Not recommended though unless it's password protected or you have a VPN on your device.

The Cloud Wi-Fi is free to use:

http://www.thecloud.net/free-wifi/

[Patonthenet]

But why would I need to use the Cloud? There are thousands of 02 hot spots everywhere! Along with Macdonald

Go look up mobile banking, and encryption

[perksie]

If you're in an area where only The Cloud is there you wouldn't use it?

I do understand wi-fi banking and have used it since it started.

[Patonthenet]

There are 92 hotspots in my city alone

30 hotspots found within 15 kilometers of "Aberdeen"

24 hotspots found within 15 kilometers of "Plymoth"

5 hotspots found within 15 kilometers of "Penzance"

Where did you say there isnt any 02 hot spots ?