I just recently got this tablet from someone else. (This person had no problems and is trustworthy in reporting all that was done and care taken with it, even offering on advice on things you can do with it.)
My first step was to connect to Wifi. This happened without problems.
When returning home from work where I also connected, my wireless connection(s) said "Disabled" after trying to obtain the IP where they worked fine before. The first time this happened I had to do a factory reset to solve it (hardware reset didn't do it).
Today, it is happening again. I woke it from "standby" to start using again at home and received this message. In fact, any attempted WiFi connections comes up saying "disabled" after attempting to connect and obtain an IP. Again, these are saved connections that previously worked. I know for a fact that it's not the routers.
Please help if you can. I've tried:
1) power off/up 2x in a row to no avail
2) removing and adding back the connection with the appropriate passwords
3) a factory reset but I really don't want to do that again because I'm afraid flashing it back will bring back the same problem.
3) I haven't put any new apps on it since it last worked earlier today so I can't figure that as an issue. The first time it happened a week ago was when I'd just gotten it. It has worked for almost a week without problem. I did nothing special but travel home.
SPECS:
A500 Wifi
Rooted (was unrooted when it first happened); rooted now using IconiaRoot v1.3
(previously rooted and unrooted with Gingerbreak which would no longer root)
ROM: Honeycomb 3.1 with Virtuous Picasso v.1.1.0
Kernel: 2.6.36.4-UNITY-V5-ge7dee2a-dirty
Thanks in advance.
it's a known problem with this tablet when moving from one access poin to another, introduced with the update to 3.1. you have to reset using the pin hole near the micro USB port. i use a staple.
it may take a few tries. if it never works, there's a specific file you can delete if you're rooted. if you cant do that, you will have to do a device wipe.
There is a known issue of connecting to PEAP/EAP networks, which most work networks are. After connecting successfully, often many times, it will suddenly fail to connect. It also shows the signal from the access point to be very low or non-existent. After this happens, it can also cause problems with other PEAP/EAP access points as well.
If this is what happened to you, here's the fix. Try to connect to the access point giving you problems. While it is stuck on trying to connected, click the access point name and tell the tablet to Forget it. Then enter the same access point information manually and try to reconnect. This fixed my problem, and the fix sticks for a few weeks or so until it comes back.
Interesting, I had this same problem a few weeks ago when I visited my parents house. After a couple reboots it just started magically working again and didn't think anything of it. Their router is whatever the Verizon FiOS people install when you get their service.
Thanks, GeekGuy and Falkner, but.....
I've tried both before, but I went ahead and tried both of your recommendations again (pin reset and connection attempt/forget/add). Neither fixed it.
I would like to try to delete the file that Falkner mentioned, but you didn't specify a name and/or location of it. Can you share that?
I could never find what file to delete, so I've just installed a new ROM (thanks to XDA for info on all the how to stuff).
We'll see if it repeats.
Gone from V.Picasso v.1.1.10 with HC 3.1 to Taboonay 2.1 with HC 3.2.
Thanks for the attempted help!
Just guessing but I would say your problem is solved since no reply from yesterday?
Per my last post, I've switched ROMS. As it happened randomly before, I can only wait to see if it happens again. I will post back if it does.
And....as of tonight it happened again.
Note: Different ROM working since the last post 9-26-11.
ROM Taboonay 2.1
The only thing I can wonder about is if it happens when it tries to connect to a network that is actually down such that it cannot obtain an IP that actually gets internet access. However, it was "disabled" when I brought it up before ever trying to specifically reconnect to a network to realize the ISP wasn't doing their part.
Still....no reboots, or hardware resets have worked. I'm working on an image restore of only the system from the 9.25 install of the ROM rather than a factory data reset. Not sure if that would have been better. Trying to save some of what I've done recently. Gonna have to get used to a weekly backup if this is to continue.
Grrrrr..........restoring a backup turned out to be the last ROM. After reinstalling Taboonay 2.1, I still had all my apps and found the same problem. I'm doing a factory data reset as it's the only thing that fixed it before :-(
The only "oddity" I've experienced has been since last Thursday. The Android Market doesn't even recognize now that I have another device. Have communicated with them; they are investigating and saying they have received reports of this on free downloads giving an "unable to process purchase" message. It updates installed apps, but I cannot download any new ones through market, appbrain -even the appbrain app only and not to the market app. I can download through Amazon, so it's the Market issue. Still, that shouldn't affect this issue.
If you have any constructive feedback, I'd appreciate it!
This was happening to me. I had problems with every rom I tried until the following combo: Taboonay 2.2 with Richard's Villain ROM 3.7 kernel. Every other combo would lead to erratic wifi...now it hasn't happened in 2 days. I don't know why this is happening as many of the roms I tried claim to have the wifi fix integrated. I hope this helps. Just flash the latest Taboonay and then the kernel zip file on too of it. By the way, latest rabbinate is 2.2....NOT THE ONE YOU HAVE NOW.
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Forgive me if I missed it, but I've been trying to figure out the answer to a problem with my wifi connection.
Basically I had a rooted stock release on my samsung fascinate and I wanted to get the newest official version. So I installed clockwork mod via the marketplace and downloaded the most recent official update's .zip from the web. I couldn't get clockwork to work, tried several things but just couldn't get it to flash the update, (kept saying the update.zip was unsigned). So I thought... "oh well I'll just use odin to flash back to unrooted stock, update 2 or 3 versions ota, then root again." This worked but somewhere in the mess I lost the ability for wifi to start up, just cycles on and off every couple seconds when you try to turn it on.
I flashed back to stock via odin again, then it would stay powered on. However, now while the phone can see the networks when I try to get it to connect it sits on the "obtaining IP address from..." option until it finally says unsuccessful. I've tried purposely inputing the wrong wep password but it doesn't complain it's wrong, so I don't think it's even getting that far.
That's pretty much the state of it now, however I also tried updating to both the stock and debloated versions of the leaked froyo rom from a post here with no change, and have cleared cache/hard rest several times.
Any help would be great. Thanks in advance!
What rom are you currently on, and what modem (baseband) are you currently on?
Number one, you need to flash CWM with Odin, or else you get that unsigned error. Number two, have you tried manually inputting the ip address, subnet, and gateway? If you try manually and it doesn't work, then try power cycling the router. (unplug it for 30 seconds).
Since you say you Odin-ed back to stock it's unlikely that the wifi got messed up there, so I'm more inclined to check the router. What model router is it?
I'm currently using a rom of the leaked froyo eb01 which was debloated / deodexed, with root and clockworkmod, downloaded from a post here on the site that was left by TAPOUT27 (I'd link to it but the forum will not let me). Baseband is S:500.04.V.EB01. Was considering installing superclean, but decided I don't want to keep switching it up while trying to troubleshoot.
By the time I figured out I needed to flash clockwork via odin I had already flashed back to stock... (my noob mistake)
I thought it might be the router at first too, but I've power cycled it, my other devices (laptop, wireless bridge, wifes stock fascinate) all work. and I've also tried it with a couple networks that I don't usually have a problem with in work to no avail. Also tried using a static IP on phone, but not working.
By any chance are you using a time warner modem with built in router?
The router at home is an actiontec MI424WR that Verizon fios installed, at work it's a Verizon mifi 2200.
I was able to add another piece to the puzzle today and now it only gets stranger. I tried connecting via WPA encription and it worked fine. So it looks like it's only WEP and open networks that are broken. Tried with both routers to verify.
bump......
Whoa this.one is a mystery. I'll try to think of some things to try..
I was beginning to think it was a hardware thing until it connected via WPA, now I'm sure it's got to be a software thing.
Try resetting your router..worked when I had same issue.
Bob
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Tried that, but it's not just one router, it's three, and they all work when other devices try to connect. on all settings not just WPA.
I had similar problem and i run 2. Make sure master has DHCP server on and the 2 slaves do not act as dchp servers, also make sure settings on all 3 for RIP are set to"both" and use RIP1 which is universal. That solved my issues connecting.
Rock on
kikakee said:
Tried that, but it's not just one router, it's three, and they all work when other devices try to connect. on all settings not just WPA.
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Dalamar1320 said:
Since you say you Odin-ed back to stock it's unlikely that the wifi got messed up there, so I'm more inclined to check the router.
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Please don't take this the wrong way, but your reasoning is backwards. When troubleshooting a problem, the most likely culprit is always whatever changed most recently. That doesn't mean that's always the answer, but in most cases, whatever changed right before the issue happened is the cause of the problem.
Restoring with Odin is a massive change, and is not foolproof. Since wifi worked fine before the Odin flash, doesn't afterward, and other wifi devices still work on the same router, the logical explanation is that something went haywire in the Odin flash. I would suggest using all available wiping methods (factory reset within the OS, and data/cache/dalvik cache within CWM), and then attempt another Odin flash using Adrynalyne's stock DI01 package, and see what happens after that.
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Hi
Having a lot of grief trying to connect to WIFI with HC 3.1
Is it possible to go back to 3.0 and how?
thanks
mario7777 said:
Hi
Having a lot of grief trying to connect to WIFI with HC 3.1
Is it possible to go back to 3.0 and how?
thanks
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That depends... Did you take the official OTA update, or did you use a ROM on here?
If you used a ROM on here, did you backup?
If yes, you can restore your backup. If no, there are OTA updates here you can use to go back to an old version if you wish BUT, there's an Acer proscribed "fix" for this wifi issue. Press the reset button on the side of the device to factory reset it. Once it's restarted and sitting on the home screen, press it again. It should be fixed after the 2nd wipe.
It was an OTA update, where do I find the updates?
thanks
mario7777 said:
It was an OTA update, where do I find the updates?
thanks
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There are several threads in the dev section with multiple versions, not the custom ones. Go through the threads and read them properly. All the info you need to reflash is in there.
However, DO try the double reset fix first.
also try deleting the dhcp lease file under /data/misc/dhcp
I have deleted the file in /dhcp a number of times. and also tried the double and triple reset. All these fixes are very short term. I am sick and tired of dealing
with this sorry product. If I could I would have returned it ASAP. But I
am stuck with this product. All I know is that HC 3.0 worked OK.
When I upgraded to 3.1 all these WIFI issues began.
Until I get a patch from Acer, I want to go back to 3.0
I don't know how or where to get the files and info I need.
Please someone who knows let me know.
thanks again
mario7777 said:
I have deleted the file in /dhcp a number of times. and also tried the double and triple reset. All these fixes are very short term. I am sick and tired of dealing
with this sorry product. If I could I would have returned it ASAP. But I
am stuck with this product. All I know is that HC 3.0 worked OK.
When I upgraded to 3.1 all these WIFI issues began.
Until I get a patch from Acer, I want to go back to 3.0
I don't know how or where to get the files and info I need.
Please someone who knows let me know.
thanks again
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I've already told you where to go and what to do. If you can't be bothered to go into the dev section and do some reading, that's your issue. I'm not going to spoonfeed you, put some effort into it and LEARN something.
There is a FULL TUTORIAL thread in there on backing up and restoring the OTA function for getting the 3.1 update. If you bother to read it, you'll see that it takes you all the way back to 3.0.
Short and simple:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1155664
i would also check if you wifi/router firmware is up to date, also check if you have all frequencies available as per your region, f.i. add channel 12 and 13 for europ.
frequencies might be another problem due to interferences. check if you have automatique selection of frequencies selected on the router, because before anything goes on, the router and the equipment is negociating channels?
eventually try different channels to find out which works best.
and last but not least check if you have set the correct password for your wifi connection.
you need a dolorean and go at 65MPH... I don't see any solution.
mario7777 said:
Hi
Having a lot of grief trying to connect to WIFI with HC 3.1
Is it possible to go back to 3.0 and how?
thanks
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Although we don't practice this, after every firmware update we are SUPPOSED to factory reset. Especially with a drastic update. This is considered drastic as we've gone from a .0 release to a .1 release.
A factory reset generally wipes the old settings out completely as well as the cache so the system can start "fresh". We're just very lazy and so the majority of us (I'm guilty as well), update and if it works, we run with it....so this has become the 'norm'.
Before you do something as drastic as go back to the old OS, how about you try a factory reset first.
If that doesn't work - then you can attempt going back.
I personally would do several things:
1a. Check router firmware to see if I'm on the newest
OR
1b. At least reboot the router. This clears upnp and any bottlenecking that's happening....and it does happen. If upnp is enabled and you have lots of PCs there can easily be thousands of ports added and open in the router and this can gum up new ip leases, etc.
2. Factory reset the device. This clears away the possibility that there's either some software creating the issue, or funky settings corrupted somehow because of the upgrade.
Good Luck.
Beat goes on
Neoprimal said:
Although we don't practice this, after every firmware update we are SUPPOSED to factory reset. Especially with a drastic update. This is considered drastic as we've gone from a .0 release to a .1 release.
A factory reset generally wipes the old settings out completely as well as the cache so the system can start "fresh". We're just very lazy and so the majority of us (I'm guilty as well), update and if it works, we run with it....so this has become the 'norm'.
Before you do something as drastic as go back to the old OS, how about you try a factory reset first.
If that doesn't work - then you can attempt going back.
I personally would do several things:
1a. Check router firmware to see if I'm on the newest
OR
1b. At least reboot the router. This clears upnp and any bottlenecking that's happening....and it does happen. If upnp is enabled and you have lots of PCs there can easily be thousands of ports added and open in the router and this can gum up new ip leases, etc.
2. Factory reset the device. This clears away the possibility that there's either some software creating the issue, or funky settings corrupted somehow because of the upgrade.
Good Luck.
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1a. Check router firmware to see if I'm on the newest
OR
Done...............
1b. At least reboot the router. This clears upnp and any bottlenecking that's happening....and it does happen. If upnp is enabled and you have lots of PCs there can easily be thousands of ports added and open in the router and this can gum up new ip leases, etc.
REBOOTED Router
2. Factory reset the device. This clears away the possibility that there's either some software creating the issue, or funky settings corrupted somehow because of the upgrade.
Factory reset....lost it all.........
Still no connection...
Set up a static IP and this works...........
I will have to delay further action as I don't have the time right now.
I am leaning towards flashing a ROM, but I need to do more research.
Hopefully Acer will come up with a fix.
All I hear from Tier 2 is the endless reset until it works.
Tired of their bull.
This no way to repair a major problem like this.
Thanks for your advice
I have an ATT Atrix with 4.5.91. A couple of days ago, the Atrix started crashing 10+ times per day. It always happens if I try to turn on wifi, but happens other times too. Sometimes wifi will show error, instead of turning on. Bluetooth has been spotty as well. Any ideas? I tried reflashing 4.5.91 already.
Did you flash any ROMs? Kernels? Is phone unlocked?
Please, give more info....
txaggies07 said:
I have an ATT Atrix with 4.5.91. A couple of days ago, the Atrix started crashing 10+ times per day. It always happens if I try to turn on wifi, but happens other times too. Sometimes wifi will show error, instead of turning on. Bluetooth has been spotty as well. Any ideas? I tried reflashing 4.5.91 already.
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Have you recently installed any apps that are using internet connection?
Install one of the firewall apps for android and monitor what's happening when you turn on the wifi.
It is unlocked with the 4.5.91 pudding + preroot sbf. I had the upgrade.zip version on it when I started experiencing the problem. I then flashed it with the 4.5.91 mentioned above to see if that would fix the issue. I have not installed any new apps recently, but some could have updated I suppose.
Just out of curiousity.. what Radio are you using?
I have never flashed the radio specifically. My baseband version is N_01.77.30P.-
I am also having this problem. I currently have stock 2.3.4 on ATT and my baseband version is N_01.77.30P. I've never rooted or unlocked my Atrix, all stock.
When I am able to turn wifi on, it will sometimes connect but only for a few seconds. Then it just reboots multiple times. If I am able to get it running, it says error by the turn on wifi option under settings. Mobile hotspot doesn't work either. If I keep wifi off, it doesn't crash.
I've tried restoring to factory settings, both through the factory data reset while the phone is on and through android recovery, but neither help. Any other ideas?
thanks
Backup your current rom. Flash stock 2.3.4 via fastboot. Wipe via fastboot. Reboot. --> problem solved
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Backup your current rom. Flash stock 2.3.4 via fastboot. Wipe via fastboot. Reboot. --> problem solved
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I tried that. The issue persists. I am thinking it might be hardware based.
Absolutely the same Wifi problem for me.
I'm on stock 2.2, rooted and deodexed.
Never has any wifi issues previously. And it's started for no reason.
Last program i installed was Tunein Radio and it worked fine about a day with Wifi. Not sure it's related.
Tried to restore my old cwr backup, but it's not helped.
A friend of mine had this problem with his atrix. His was stock ATT firmware never modded or unlocked. I factory reset it and problems persisted. His wouldn't connect to wifi at all. I believe it was hardware related, so if you didn't void your warranty, return it. If you did, you can ask Motorola to fix it... see what happens.
Side note: I kept the malfunctioning phone away from my functioning phone as I did not want it to get any ideas.
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This happening to me now. Still no solution for this? My atrix:
System version: 4.5.91.MB860.ATT.en.US
Android version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: N_01.77.30P
Kernel version: [email protected] #2
Build number: 4.5.91
If I set the IPaddress, it wont connect. If I left the IPaddress blank, it automatically set to 192.168.1.253
Help please, thanks.
(FIX): go to wireless settings go into advanced settings. Click on sleep settings chose NEVER! Problem solved! Try it works
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If I were you, I would contact at&t and see if you're still under warranty (by default motorola gives you a 1 year warranty). I have had the same shutting down issue with 3 atrixes. my 4th one is actually in the mail and should be here today (wooo... kinda). I also believe that the atrix has a very bad issue with hardware. Ive tried tons of rom, stock and others such as cyanogen, and this issue persist no matter what software you run.
I've had issues with WIFI/Radio causing regular crashing, especially when trying to switch to Airplane mode. I'm running CM7 (stable) and 77.36 radio. I've been able to resolve the problem by booting into CWM and reflashing both CM7 and the radio. Sometimes I have to reflash the radio a couple of times. Eventually it seems to take and then the Atrix is quite stable.
For me, the instability problem occurs whenever I reset the battery stats. After I perform the steps above, it seems to resolve it.
Anyway, if you're running stock, I'd recommend downloading a copy of the radio you're using and try reflashing it a couple of times via CWM before you give up on the phone.
I had the same problem. Returned mine under warranty. They told me that just the day before me they had someone come in with the same problem..
Well... started having this issue recently myself, not too sure exactly what had caused it. I had been flashing a few of NFHimself's Gobstopper's, after my phone took a nose dive (one of the screen shattering, battery flying and denting variety) and I started getting reboots. I hadn't had a chance to play with it prior to the nose dive, but I do know that I had reset the battery stats (something I DON'T normally do when flashing) so I'm hoping I can replicate the fix of radio flashing.
Right now I'm going to keep re-flashing ROM's and Radio's, so far just trying the Gobstoppers 2.2.2 and upwards as well as samcripp's Fruitcakes and this radio, I'll be sure to update if this works. Pretty sure I've voided my warranty a few times over already (unlocking, plus the shattered screen kinda shows signs of abuse) so returning isn't exactly my first idea.
I'm guessing that it would seem to be related to this battery stats issue, as my GPS seems to be working and I'm fairly certain that it is the same chip that controls GPS, WiFi, and Bluetooth. So unless it's some very specific hardware based issue, this is my best guess.
If anyone is aware of any other potential solutions to this issue, or knows of any other Bell Mobility (Canada) radios/ROM's, I'll be more than happy to try your suggestions!
I had a similar issue. My phone would crash multiple times a day. It started after att released an update. I read somewhere that it could be an app causing it so I went into taskmanager and had all apps end after use with the exclusion of pandora and navigation. Problem solved. Not sure what app was causing it but I never had a single crash/random reboot after. Phone was unhacked and the only update on it was the last official one released by att (sorry can't remember the number. I've since upgraded to a Cm7 rom).
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Take a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21277632#post21277632
hello xdadev,
i really need your help. I am a newbie in android world [just purchased my first android device] last month [samsung galaxy tab p6800]. since then, i was really excited to explore android world and its features where I was led to this site.
now, heres my problem: just this afternoon, at first, i used my wifi to access a shopping mall internet connection. but minutes after turning my wifi off, when i turned it on again to connect to another network, i was surprised that it wont start and when i open the settings menu, under it says error. im really worried.
had my unit restored to factory settings but still no changes. Rooted my galaxy tab but today, i unrooted it thinking that the rooting caused the trouble.
im also hoping to update my tab to ICS but with this problem, im really stuck! i dont know how to access my apps in the appstore.
is this a firmware error or a hardware problem? please help me. my tab helps me a lot.
thanks in advance. im willing to add some details if you could help me.:crying:
try to go back to the mall where it 1st connected, if it still doesn't connect, then use your warranty and ask for replacement.
7.7 is notorious for being a bit choosy when it comes to wifi, sometimes, it just stuck with "obtaining IP address" then will revert back to scanning.
I also encountered your error before, but I just simply turn the wifi on and off again
before going back to your retailer, try to totally deplete the battery first (it's like removing the battery) then charge your unit and try to connect again
good luck
the last thing i could remember was busybox got updated but failed to install. is there any possibility that the failure caused the problem?
nope
biopsin said:
nope
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Ah, sorry, busybox could, and may very likely be the culprit! An older version did just that to my (I have the 6810), and a number of others, tabs.
This was for Stericson's version 8.0 and here was his reply to my email:
Sadly you fell prey to a bug that was in Version 8.0 of my installer. I fixed it in 8.1, but it seems many still got the bugged version.
To fix the issue, you need to reflash your current rom. You do not need to wipe or clear any data.
You can also look in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1691410&page=2
It has an update method that should fix your issues.
Again, I apologize for this error
Please let me know if you need anything else from me.
I did just that and reflashed my rom using Odin and then re-rooted. I haven't, since, re-installed Stericson's busybox although later versions supposedly fixed the problem. I see there has just been another update in the Play store.
Damn I got the same error today, also after a lot of updates came trough.
Still working on fixing it. Will restore backup first after full wipe..
EDIT : Ok just went to recovery via power+volume up , factory reset, a nandroid restore and wifi working again.
Phew.
Ah! Got my tab working again. Thanks guys for the link and comments. The (update. Zip), did fix the issue. Busybox related bug. Starting to re download my apps again since I got my tab data wiped. :-(
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Not rooting my phone as of now. Will wait for the ICS first before rooting again. Tab is fully working already.
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UPDATE - Problem sorted via philos64 thread at the top...
Should've tried that 1st, but posted here hoping someone would confirm that was the route to take, as it wasn't actually bricked... Never mind, all done..
Why??? Was out earlier so I turned my wi-fi off and my mobile on and everything was working fine..
When I got home, I turned the mobile off and tried to turn wifi back on, but it is hanging on 'Turning wifi On.'
Tried rebooted the tablet a few times and rebooting the router, (BT HomeHub 3), but still the same problem.
This N7 is rooted and running 4.2.2.
When I look at the Advanced Wifi the MAC and IP address are unavailable.
When I go into Wifi Analyzer it says the wifi needs to be turned on and tries but gets same hang and retries...
On the left of the analyzer it shows my Wifi ID with a mac address underneath with a yellow triangle and 'No Signal!' in red.
The wifi from the router is working as my phone is connected via wifi.
Any ideas please people ???
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going for the post with the most views and zero replies is not on my bucket list... So I'm going to reply to myself..
An Update....
The problem is still there, so I went into bootloader - recovery mode....Then I went into Android system Recovery.
I selected cache then wipe dta/factory reset.. Reboot then starts tablet as new with the unlocked symbol, then goes through the initial setup. Select language, then it does Select wifi and displays 'Turning on wifi'.. Hung...
Would flashing it via Nexus root toolkit sort out then problem... If so, any clues what flash and how...
If it wouldn't fix it... Is the tablet now bricked??
Please answer someone if you know..
Cheers
There have been several posts about wi-fi problems if the outer shell of the N7 is separated and not fully locked in. A loose or separated shell can cause a disconnect in the wi-fi antenna. Check for any separation and maybe squeeze the front and back together all the way around the outer edge.
I did read them and a lot of other threads but they were mainly to do with wi-fi looping and not connecting.... I couldn't find any other post regarding just 'turning it on'.... And seeing as it's sorted with just a flash of the stock rom, I can safely assume this problem had nothing to do with hardware...
Hence why I was surprised I was the only 1 with this 'type' of prob.... (but I didn't read every post so I may have missed one).
Same problem too
filking said:
I did read them and a lot of other threads but they were mainly to do with wi-fi looping and not connecting.... I couldn't find any other post regarding just 'turning it on'.... And seeing as it's sorted with just a flash of the stock rom, I can safely assume this problem had nothing to do with hardware...
Hence why I was surprised I was the only 1 with this 'type' of prob.... (but I didn't read every post so I may have missed one).
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im experiencing the same thing. im using Samsung galaxy S4 i9505 LTE and on android 4.3/ rooted Baseband i9505XXUEMJ5. it happened when i was trying to erase all the bloatware on my phone using Trulyclean by schoolsux. after i flashed the script i started having this problem.so far ive tried to do a factory reset by using custom recovery, tried to download the modem fix and flashed it through odin and do the advanced settings on wifi and uncheck the auto network switch. The problem that i have is yes it say "connecting" for 2-3 minutes then it gives you a list of possible wifi connections and then you connect. another 2-3 minutes then it wont connect. repeat the steps and now i can connect, then if you turn off the wifi you will have to go through the whole process again. it doesnt save any wifi connections you have connected before. there are 2 other ways i havnt tried yet and that is to flash a different kernel. a custom kernel and reflashing my phone again with the android 4.3 then root:laugh: for the nth time already:fingers-crossed:
hammerthumbs said:
im experiencing the same thing. im using Samsung galaxy S4 i9505 LTE and on android 4.3/ rooted Baseband i9505XXUEMJ5. it happened when i was trying to erase all the bloatware on my phone using Trulyclean by schoolsux. after i flashed the script i started having this problem.so far ive tried to do a factory reset by using custom recovery, tried to download the modem fix and flashed it through odin and do the advanced settings on wifi and uncheck the auto network switch. The problem that i have is yes it say "connecting" for 2-3 minutes then it gives you a list of possible wifi connections and then you connect. another 2-3 minutes then it wont connect. repeat the steps and now i can connect, then if you turn off the wifi you will have to go through the whole process again. it doesnt save any wifi connections you have connected before. there are 2 other ways i havnt tried yet and that is to flash a different kernel. a custom kernel and reflashing my phone again with the android 4.3 then root:laugh: for the nth time already:fingers-crossed:
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i have same issue with htc one x, my wifi doesn't wan't to turn on. it stuck on "turning on...", i tried to flash different roms, etc, now i think about flashing kernel, did you do that? did it help?
Same problem on N4
Have had the exact same problem not once but twice. One day it works perfectly fine. Next day, it just stops at turning on process.
On my N4 the 4.2 was working fine. Along comes the 4.3 OTA update and the wifi stops working. Does not startup or show the mac addr either.
Did factory reset, wipe cache and even reflash binary from google stock images. No relief.
One day, the wife using gmaps started the gps location service and pop the wifi started,
Now after the 4.4 OTA all seemed to work well till yesterday and pop the wifi breaks down. the earlier trick of gmaps does not seem to work. I think one of the google apps update is breaking this.
After rebooting also, the device seems to remember the wifi state and tries to read the previous history and restore for the startup. And that is killing.
Any idea how to debug this or to wipe the wifi logs or to manually start the wifi/bluetooth radio.. ya athe bluetooth is also stuck.
Thanks guys in advance
Where is the fix?
filking said:
UPDATE - Problem sorted via philos64 thread at the top...
Should've tried that 1st, but posted here hoping someone would confirm that was the route to take, as it wasn't actually bricked... Never mind, all done..
Why??? Was out earlier so I turned my wi-fi off and my mobile on and everything was working fine..
When I got home, I turned the mobile off and tried to turn wifi back on, but it is hanging on 'Turning wifi On.'
Tried rebooted the tablet a few times and rebooting the router, (BT HomeHub 3), but still the same problem.
This N7 is rooted and running 4.2.2.
When I look at the Advanced Wifi the MAC and IP address are unavailable.
When I go into Wifi Analyzer it says the wifi needs to be turned on and tries but gets same hang and retries...
On the left of the analyzer it shows my Wifi ID with a mac address underneath with a yellow triangle and 'No Signal!' in red.
The wifi from the router is working as my phone is connected via wifi.
Any ideas please people ???
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Hi Can you please send a link for the solution? i am still stuck with "wifi turning on" screen and cant seem to bypass it. No matter what Stock image i flash through Wug Toolkit.
i have got the same wifi errorrigictsi vanished
initially i had loaded my explorer with fly rom and everything waas working except the internal memory. i'm not even able to download at least an app and then i tried bulletsense rom for increasing the internal memory of my explorer. it's successful, and the memory increased. From there onwards, the problem started. the wifi first said error... but after reboot, it's all the time saying "turning on"..
by typing "ifconfing twlan0" it said no devices found... so i thought it might be some driver error. coueld any one port some other drivers to the below rom so that i can have both internal memory and wifi...
link to bulletsense rom ///d-h.st/xFr//// ( add https before /xxxx/)
here is a screenshot of it...///bit.ly/MMSeam///
any one please help me on this and give me a chance to raise your thanks meter...
sorry that i'm newbie and not allowed to post links.
Hey guys.. I faced similar issue in my AMOI 820 based Indian local device Micromax (rooted + custom kernal)
I fixed this stuck wifi problem by uninstalling Google apps in system by removing them using Titanium back up + and again installing them from playstore if needed.. Hangouts(in my case) if it's a system app after getting updated is the culprit .. Try removing it and reboot and test it yourself..
guess it working now!!
I was going crazy about this stuck wifi issue!!
I tried everything!! I found on the advance panel on the wifi
That the MAC address and the IP address is unavailble.
After many tries i think i fixed it!! Using:
Busybox and MacMan
MacMan changed my MAC address and now the wifi is no longer stuck!!!! Hope it will help you too. Peace
yurashi# said:
I was going crazy about this stuck wifi issue!!
I tried everything!! I found on the advance panel on the wifi
That the MAC address and the IP address is unavailble.
After many tries i think i fixed it!! Using:
Busybox and MacMan
MacMan changed my MAC address and now the wifi is no longer stuck!!!! Hope it will help you too. Peace
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I have same problem on my nexus 5,
But macman is not working.
Any other solutions
wifi turning on problem
i have a xperia sola mobile ..
wifi is does not work ..please help
when touch the wifi option then it does not turning on ..