Logging into SW Wifi with Chrome on android ...
Sep 10, 2018, 5:37 pm
#1
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Logging into SW Wifi with Chrome on android ...
After the latest update on Chrome (Version 69.0.3497.81), I found it impossible to log into the SW wifi using any Android device this weekend due to 'certificate security' issues. I found a way around the problem, but it requires downloading another browser prior to boarding:
1. Install the Opera browser
2. Connect to SW wifi on the plane.
3. Open ther Opera browser and navigate to http://getconnected.southwestwifi.com
4. Login as you normally would. You'll find that you can get to the login page without crashing.
5. Once logged-in, you can now go to Chrome and browse normally.
1. Install the Opera browser
2. Connect to SW wifi on the plane.
3. Open ther Opera browser and navigate to http://getconnected.southwestwifi.com
4. Login as you normally would. You'll find that you can get to the login page without crashing.
5. Once logged-in, you can now go to Chrome and browse normally.
Sep 11, 2018, 2:47 pm
#3
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: SNA
Programs: Bonvoy LTTE/AMB, AmEx Plat, National EE, WN A-List, CLEAR+, Covid-19
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FWIW, sometimes I get certificate errors when aboard due to (what I assume are) the planes not being able to reach the outside world and the cached(?) cert expiration(?) has passed- in that case I switch browsers (I tend to have 4-6 installed on my tablet at any given time) and that lets me log in.