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[Q] How to solve problem without factory reset?

Unfortunately, I started a thread that was closed before I could get an answer.
Anyway, my question is this, when I have something wrong with my X10, how do I fix it without having to do a wipe and reset over and over again.
For example, my wifi just seriously won't start and keeps saying "Unable to start wifi".
This happened before but solved itself days later, now its back and it just won't work.
I don't want to keep resetting my phone to factory settings each time my wifi doesn't work.
[Q] Is there a hard reset method that won't wipe your data?
A soft reset/restart does nothing, btw.

denverseven said:
Unfortunately, I started a thread that was closed before I could get an answer.
Anyway, my question is this, when I have something wrong with my X10, how do I fix it without having to do a wipe and reset over and over again.
For example, my wifi just seriously won't start and keeps saying "Unable to start wifi".
This happened before but solved itself days later, now its back and it just won't work.
I don't want to keep resetting my phone to factory settings each time my wifi doesn't work.
[Q] Is there a hard reset method that won't wipe your data?
A soft reset/restart does nothing, btw.
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What ROM are you using?
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

POWER OFF / ON again will it resolve your issue ?

keijames said:
POWER OFF / ON again will it resolve your issue ?
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No, like I've said, a soft reset will not do anything.
As for the rom, the phone is all stock, I even have market authorized apps only.

Is your X10i or X10a ? did you try Sony Update via PC to completely reinstall stock again ?
OR
Will there be any chance, you using flashtools to installed a wrong version of stock firmware with wrong region ?
Did you tried any other wifi connection than your current place.

keijames said:
Is your X10i or X10a ? did you try Sony Update via PC to completely reinstall stock again ?
OR
Will there be any chance, you using flashtools to installed a wrong version of stock firmware with wrong region ?
Did you tried any other wifi connection than your current place.
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X10i, ive previously used sony update to reinstall it. I don't wish to do that everytime i get this problem.
I've installed the proper region and i dont us flashtools.
I've tried local connections and actually I took it to anther city whilst I was out. Problem persists

i closed that thread cause it was a question posted in the wrong place
as is this thread

[Q] [Help Needed] Unknown WIFI Problem ... please HELP

Hello Guys,
last night I was playing with GDX v017 and then when I turned on the WIFI it didn't worked ...
so I tried Full WIPE, install hotfix from GDX v014, and reinstalled the ROM Full Wipe
about 100 Times BUT No LUCK ..............
So in the end I Restored My Original 2.1 ROM with xRecovery
but here the worse the WIFI Was Broken too WTH, yes I cannot use my WIFI any more when I turn it on nothing happens
then when trying access the wifi settings the phone stuck 4 a while then reboot
then I cannot turn it off any more and it's On always but Unable to search for networks and now Bt can't be on any more, and when I turn on debugging mode the phone stops and the reset too.
I tried:
1- Restore 2.1 and Full WIPE with xRrec
2- Restore 2.1 and Full WIPE with CWM
3- even I used Flash tool and E15i android 2.1.1 http://www.multiupload.com/VKNI6Q6ET5 (2.1.1.C.0.0 latest firmware)
4- Using SE PCC to repair ..... No luck with any
5- With flash tool I flashed this: (X8 Shakira E15i_2.1.1.A.0.6_generic.ftf) then used SEUS to repair and it updated my phone but nothing happened
6- reinstalled GDX 017 then used SEUS ........... still nothing!
it's not working Just like the old Problem
1- Cannot find any network or connect
2- cannot access the wifi settings
3- cannot turn it of
4- when try 2 access WIFI Settings the phone Reboot
Please I need Help
what to do ??
Thanks in advance

With seus it should work! Try to format sd card, then via seus reflash to stock android and try wifi, if its work then root your phone and try anything else.
Sent from my Shakira using XDA App

dsaklein said:
With seus it should work! Try to format sd card, then via seus reflash to stock android and try wifi, if its work then root your phone and try anything else.
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thanks bro but it didn't works ....
Guys please some body help me just wanna know what hell happened
I need to fix it now the phone reboot each few minutes
I just reflashed stock FW with PCC but still the same
any ideas

Have youmaybe installed ginger kernel too? If you are try to install stock kernel with flash toll
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3- even I used Flash tool and E15i android 2.1.1 http://www.multiupload.com/VKNI6Q6ET5 (2.1.1.C.0.0 latest firmware)
This is not latest firmware....so turn off your phonr pull out battery for couple minutes, put it back and flash your phone with seus(while your phone is off).....this how guys solve problems on forum...

dsaklein said:
Have youmaybe installed ginger kernel too? If you are try to install stock kernel with flash toll
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3- even I used Flash tool and E15i android 2.1.1 http://www.multiupload.com/VKNI6Q6ET5 (2.1.1.C.0.0 latest firmware)
This is not latest firmware....so turn off your phonr pull out battery for couple minutes, put it back and flash your phone with seus(while your phone is off).....this how guys solve problems on forum...
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NO, I'm on stock kernel, and bootloader still locked too
and about the seus I'll try it now
but I tried PCC to repair and complete the process but same sh*t
I hope SEUS will do the job better
Thank you bro

Im just trying help as much as i can....

mhdnour said:
NO, I'm on stock kernel, and bootloader still locked too
and about the seus I'll try it now
but I tried PCC to repair and complete the process but same sh*t
I hope SEUS will do the job better
Thank you bro
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latest news:
Oh,
UPDATED (or whatever) with both SEUS and PCC but still the same problem???
I cannot understand it ... it should be just like the new phone now
but the problem still (Cannot search wifi, after turn on there is no way to turn off, the phone stuck when entering wifi or Bluetooth settings )
with new problem when hit the debug mode the phone freezes then reboot
what else ............. I'm not a advance user but this is the 1st time I get this kind of problems
I tried froyo 0.25, 1.0 , GDX v0.13 , FB 23b all works fine then when restored my stock with xrecov all done and smooth
BUT Now after I used GDX v0.17 My phone get this undeliverable strange issus
PLEASE Dev's some body help me
I'm really Sorry but I Need my phone back to work as it was
And I'll not play with Custom ROMs again NEVER EVER
THANKS IN ADVANCE

If your phone is new, then flash back original firm (2.1), then take it back to the store you bought it. It's maybe NOT a problem about custom Roms, but a hardware issue. So of you take back like its original and so, they'll inspect it for free (guarantee).
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Asycid said:
If your phone is new, then flash back original firm (2.1), then take it back to the store you bought it. It's maybe NOT a problem about custom Roms, but a hardware issue. So of you take back like its original and so, they'll inspect it for free (guarantee).
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I flash back 2 org FW 2.1 with SEUS already, now I'll talk it back to the store
I hope it's not Hardware prob
thanks for help

Let us know what have you solved
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dsaklein said:
Let us know what have you solved
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Unfortunately, it seems like real big problem !!!
I mean after all what I did still the same
1- now wifi, (and bluetooth now), BT cannot be turned ON at all, and wifi give "Unable to search ... " and give popup to force close dialog then whatever I Did the phone will reset
2- when turn wifi on cannot turn it off again ever
3- when accessing the Wireless settings, the phone freeze then (ask to force close or just restart).
4- when trying to enable debug mode also freeze but for sure it will restart.
5- tried to reinstall many custom roms (GB v0.23b, GDX 0.13, GDX 0.17[again]) then return to 2.1 USING SEUS again to restore original 2.1 BUT ALL NOT WORKS
(I shouldn't play with custom roms, now i realized that is 2.1 was good enough to me )
and I forgot to tell I got no guarantee on HARDWARE
it seems that my phone gone
anyway, really, thanks a lot 4 asking and helping guys!
hope me goodluck

Good News (maybe)
today I installed Hachdroid froyo 0.25
and turned on the wifi ..... it worked ............. yes, and the started searching for Networks .... and found one
Here when I tried to connect it after entering the PW every thing OK (Thanks GOD )
last thing saved with the PW Now when push Connect the phone freezes the ask to force close the wifi settings.
so it's not hardware problem ... right?

After spending about 4-5 days/nights by searching about this stupid problem
I got better Idea about what the hell happens.
1- this problem happened to many many guys with android OS.
(Just Google "Unable to start/search wifi android" and count....... damn)
2- the bad news almost 95% of people whom got this sh*t couldn't solve the prb.
(the other "5%" had luck by the grantee and replaced the phone or simply forgot that there phones got WIFI ).
As I understood that this problem is DRIVER ISSUES

Hi, I installed GingerDX v17 2 days back into my Xperia X8i. This ROM is working fantastic and with all function. One problem I found that my phone can not connect with Adhoc Wifi connection with my laptop. When I try to connect the cell tries for 5 to 8 mins and reboots automatically. But with my Wifi router it has no problem. Can some one help me?

aliravari said:
Hi, I installed GingerDX v17 2 days back into my Xperia X8i. This ROM is working fantastic and with all function. One problem I found that my phone can not connect with Adhoc Wifi connection with my laptop. When I try to connect the cell tries for 5 to 8 mins and reboots automatically. But with my Wifi router it has no problem. Can some one help me?
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try full wipe it should helps
if not, check this:
[Tweaks] All in one tweaks build.prop,init.d,Wifi,Xloud,Bravia,A-Gps,A/V Sync,Modules (thanks to XtremePeople).
hope I helped

I also have a WiFi problem!
I can’t get WiFi to work. Activating it in settings and it’s activated for around 10 sec then it is closing down (the green “check” is there for around 10 sec).
I can’t scan for WiFi networks. No networks is showen.
I use stock kernel and DingerDX V017 release. Other things works grate! Thanks!

as you can see in my thread I tried every thing I could do... but nothing works
finally, the last tow reasons that cuzed this :
1- Hardware prb but wifi works sometimes (maybe after 5days without phone usage if you tried WIFI it will works for about 15Min)
2- it's driver prob in terminal type: "ifconfig tiwlan0" it should give some lines or just said "no such device".
but no one found any solution for this
Just try google "unable to start Wi-Fi Android" you'll understand what I'm saying. Damn

i Read the whole Thread ..
Dude i really know how this thing feels ..
Yes i know it's painful :/ !
If there's no other way 2 Fix it at home
u just have 2 give it to some1 who can actually Fix it ..
like SE .. Or the store it self ..
it doesn't matter how much the amount of money u're gonna pay..
u just save your phone
..
i wish i could help u !
Good luck Bro

rosangen said:
I also have a WiFi problem!
I can’t get WiFi to work. Activating it in settings and it’s activated for around 10 sec then it is closing down (the green “check” is there for around 10 sec).
I can’t scan for WiFi networks. No networks is showen.
I use stock kernel and DingerDX V017 release. Other things works grate! Thanks!
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I got my wifi to work! Tried with reinstalling V017 but without success.
Then I put in V013 and then the WiFi started to worke. Then I could run in V017 and with WiFi still working!

What is the difference between the three (99Tweaks, 99Xperimental, 99XTweaks) tweaks in the init.d package?

Need help please.... :(

hello people... i made a tgread before which wasnt answered..... the problem i have is that i have just used factory rest and now im a having a problem withs syncing my google accounts. i have done this several times before and gave me no problem but now when i type my email address it tells me that i dont have a reliable connection.... iv used my wifi several times to sync but this problem is here for the first time ...... im worried that i might not be able to download apps now becauze google play is not working either..... is there any way around this ? or is there any way that i can fix this....? is there some other way that i can download apps. ...... i would really appreciate help.... i hope i get a soloution because i dont understand this problem . help please

which rom on which firmware on which kernel?

Describe The Problem With The ROM you Are Using kk

yeah,what shall we do withoit any info

oh yes sorry about that im using jellyblast v3 and my kernel is 2.6.35 this ia tye default kernel with jelly blast 3 rom its calles kurotsgi.... i have synced my phone lots of times with my wifi and this kernel.... this is the only time when its telling me that i cant sync it with my account... ? what do u pros recommend ? any restart or any kernel change ? i really want to solve this problem....

in first post you write that u have "accounts",i mean thats for me u have more than one account,its right?

nope just one i mean that theres A problem with google accounts...is there something i have to un install and reinstall.. ?

u will go online over ur wlan router,wlan?
when yes,i think u have a problem with this,than u must look where the prob lies in ur network

i dunno cuz i havent changed any thing in ky network ever and i just resteted it last week ago its synced fine then..... but when i resetted 3 days ago i got this problem...... what should i do now ? is there no way i can skip this.. ? or any other place where i can diwnload apps.... everything except syncing is working fine youtube,google and other websites ... only syncing has this problem...

Hey even I had the same problem in jelly blast
I can tell u how to fix ur internet problem (I tried to fix Google play too for months but no success )
Any to get ur internet working
Go to settings -apps-manage apps-all apps
There clear data of download manager, Google services framework and market updater
Now reboot
Now ur internet will be working but if u open Google play again the problem will comeback
so better uninstall Google play and search for apk of apps and install apps (u can open Google play on ur browser though)
Wait for nemesis and hope this is fixed
Pleez ask avigith to fix it in Nemesis (I asked already )
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED

Well u see that not where the problem lies......my internet is working perfectlyfine along with everything on it...... The only problem im having is that my google sync says i t has no reliable connection.... Have done this lots of times with wifi but this is the first time i have had this problem... Is there literally no way fix this? .. :-\ it doesnt matter what i do anything leading me to google sync gives me the same problem google talk,gmail etc.

Try it with a data pack,restart ur phone.. once

What's your problem sir?

I have tried using packet data , i have also tried to restart my phone and iv even reset my phone thrice .... Im not the only one having this problem....... I know theres no problem with my wifi cuz iv synced with my phone several times... Would switching to a custom rom fix this ? I have jelly bean v3 ... This is a weird problemm....

Reflash ur rom
Don't clear data nor cash
If u still have the problem
Flash stick rom and see if sync works
It should be working...
Then now flash ur rom again
And make sure that the zip file of the rom u have downloaded is completely downloaded
Don't go till there it should work if u just reflash the rom

Ok but can you please whats stick rom ? And please give me the link of jellly blast v3 rom .. Im kinda lazy :-[

Dude,its stock from.Means the from which u had wen u had bought the phone
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OK have u updated to v3.0.4 or using..only v3

Mostly its the problem with your connection.
Best solution... As you had already reset... Flash via odin and repeat jellyblast flashing process.
Should work. HAS TO!
Questions? Better go to [Help Thread] by Deadly
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Sent via a CM'd calculator

Yup sanny 5 ur technique worked its perfectly fine i just reinstalled jellyblast v3 rom and google sync is wirking . Teejay u said the sane thing so credits to u too but reinstalling did the job . One last question i only have 4 10 mb apps and just system files and my memory card is occupied 1.8/1.9 gb...-_- .i think its a worm virus..how do i deal with it...?

Hmm
Backup all photos videos etc etc personal files that u have in ur SD card to PC
Take backup of only apk of all ur apps to PC
Copy rom zip to PC
Format ur SD card via cwm or PC
Restore apks and ur files now take care to use antivirus this time
Before doing this search ur SD if u have any unwanted files in it that u never knew existed
My choice of antivirus is Dr web

[Q] Problem with WIFI, freeze and reboot after time of sleep (Also in secure mode)

Hi, I never root my phone or flash a custom ROM.
The problems was started when I flashed a new ROM from sammobile of another country, my phone comes with 4.2 and I flashed a 4.3.
I flashed newer ROM from only Vodafone-Spain (only those really are my official supplier), and then I update ever with Samsung KIES, (no Knox counter)
So, with Andorid 4.3 I had more problems than now with 4.4, now the only problem is with WIFI
I can use normally, with screen ON, the problem is when sleep for a long time (more than 1 hour) when I touch a button I see the unlock screen, but does not seem to work the touch screen, and screen go off after a seconds, if I touch other button the screen don't go on. And then, after aprox 30s it reboot itself, and show a window telling that the Process System is not responding, do you want to close?, and two buttons, close or wait.
I tried to start my phone in Secure Mode and I have the same problem, so it is not an app, it is the ROM.
I do at least 2 Factory Reset, but the problem is still there.
I think it is a software problem and not a hardware problem, because the problem start when I update to Android 4.3
I tried the trick WIFI Power save Mode OFF (on dialer, *#0011# -> WIFI -> Power save mode OFF) and never reboot automatically, so the problem I think it is with this power save mode. But if I turn off, when WIFI is ON, the battery drain fast.
In the samsung shop they tell me that first will format my phone to see if the problem solve and try for a time, if not solve, then I have to send by mail... and I will not send it because I know the time it will take to repair it is about 1-2 months and I need the phone for my work.
So is there another solution or something to try?

Napalm Candy said:
So is there another solution or something to try?
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Try reflashing the Firmware once again mate and Here you can follow the tutorial from here

Repulsa said:
Try reflashing the Firmware once again mate and Here you can follow the tutorial from here
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Since the first ROM (4.2) I flashed 3 or 4 ROMs from SamMobile, so I am not very optimistic. But I don't lost nothing, I will try it

I flash again the ROM, and after 2 days testing, the problem is still there.
Any other thing to try before send to samsung?

Please, give me another idea to try. I really have a problem with WIFI
This is how Wifi (some times) drain my battery when are not connected to a network. But the problem is worst when is connected, because it freeze and reboot.

Hello! You could fix the problem? I took suffering the same problem as your months, and I have not been solved, I'm for kicking the **** mobile! As may give so many problems with the wifi?
regards

manguila said:
Hello! You could fix the problem? I took suffering the same problem as your months, and I have not been solved, I'm for kicking the **** mobile! As may give so many problems with the wifi?
regards
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Yes I solve. So.. I don't solve it, it solve it self. One day I saw that I don't had wifi connection, then I saw that I don't any WIFI names stored, all was erased automatically, I don't know how.
But the result it, I don't have anymore a freeze or a reboot because wifi. ALL, absolute ALL run fine now. I had a lot of WIFI names stored, about 30-50, maybe this was the problem, a conflict with some of these names, but I'm not sure
No one update, reflash, factory reset, or start in safe mode was solve any problem, the problem solve it self... very strange.
If you try a factory reset, then don't restore all your mobile config. Try to install all apps manually, one by one. I ever restored my backuped config, and I think this was the problem.
Hope you can solve it

Napalm Candy said:
Yes I solve. So.. I don't solve it, it solve it self. One day I saw that I don't had wifi connection, then I saw that I don't any WIFI names stored, all was erased automatically, I don't know how.
But the result it, I don't have anymore a freeze or a reboot because wifi. ALL, absolute ALL run fine now. I had a lot of WIFI names stored, about 30-50, maybe this was the problem, a conflict with some of these names, but I'm not sure
No one update, reflash, factory reset, or start in safe mode was solve any problem, the problem solve it self... very strange.
If you try a factory reset, then don't restore all your mobile config. Try to install all apps manually, one by one. I ever restored my backuped config, and I think this was the problem.
Hope you can solve it
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Thank you very much for answering so quickly.
Happens to me exactly what you do, but seems to have no solution.
I have tried more than 8 roms, stock or mods, and always fails.
At first I thought it would issue the modem or kernel, but after many tests, I do not ****ing know what is causing the problem.
I'm running out of solutions, anyway thanks for telling your case...
I'm glad that in the end one way or another, you have it fixed.
:good:

manguila said:
Thank you very much for answering so quickly.
Happens to me exactly what you do, but seems to have no solution.
I have tried more than 8 roms, stock or mods, and always fails.
At first I thought it would issue the modem or kernel, but after many tests, I do not ****ing know what is causing the problem.
I'm running out of solutions, anyway thanks for telling your case...
I'm glad that in the end one way or another, you have it fixed.
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What happens when you fully wipe, flash a 4.4.2 rom, don't restore anything, not even your google account and don't install any apps.

Lennyz1988 said:
What happens when you fully wipe, flash a 4.4.2 rom, don't restore anything, not even your google account and don't install any apps.
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Thanks for your interest! The truth is that it is very strange ...
If I remember correctly, already try what you mention me, but I kept going ... It's like at some point something had happened which change roms not seem to solve..
I'm considering installing a rom with 4 files and pit file, but do not know if this will help in something
Let's see if I can come up with the bug because it is becoming a pain in the ass
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I would try what say Lenny1988. So the only change before solution and after solution, was a big crash on WIFi drivers/app/modem (don't sure) it self, and was deleted all my stored wifi access points that I had. It was a problem related to Wifi power save, if I disabled it then I had no reboots/freezes.
So, I would try a factory wipe and DON'T restore anything, and try for a couple days. If work, then you know a way to solve it.
Tell us if it works.

Hello there! I will update with the latest news!
I tried the recommended advice, but no luck...Not seem to affect him leave without restoring.
The only thing that seems to work and keep it running, is to disable wifi power saving system
you know....
Code:
1. Go to your phone dialer
2. Dial *#0011#
3. When you see the "ServiceMode" screen, press the left menu button
4. Select "WiFi"
5. See that "Wifi Power Save Mode" button that is "ON" - well turn it "OFF"
But this way drain your battery much faster,so it does not seem a good solution to the problem.
Curiously, the same phone, some people suffer this problem and others do not....
It may be hardware? or software?
If I find something, I'll note here.
Regards

Mobile Data random reboots problem in CM13 . Please help!

When switching to my second sim for mobile data, my phone starting to get hot and reboots my phone. When I change to GSM only, phone doing just fine, but with E speed, its too slow. When going to HSDPA speed, phone starts to reboot. Hm.
Please help!

I dont know why but u can use data services in sim 1 (slot 1) only

suresh75 said:
I dont know why but u can use data services in sim 1 (slot 1) only
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Still happens the same way when i replace the sim slot

hi, i use cm13 nightlies rom ever since until now...
sometime, if i apply OTA update the phone went wrong (reboot itself, hot or battery drain fastly).
it will happen right after the OTA or when i update installed apps.
BUT the problem always fixed when i do a clean flash...
So, i suggest u do a clean flash to observe the symptom.
if clean flash doesn't fix your problem, so there may be a bug which u can consult in the thread...

If you have any custom kernel installed then reflash the rom and don't use custom kernel , If you have installed any mods over your rom then please remove those too ...
other than that random reboot won't happen , also for Data internet connection problem , check your APN , set only one APN as default , wipe cache and dalvik cache to get good results if facing random reboots .

sennayan said:
hi, i use cm13 nightlies rom ever since until now...
sometime, if i apply OTA update the phone went wrong (reboot itself, hot or battery drain fastly).
it will happen right after the OTA or when i update installed apps.
BUT the problem always fixed when i do a clean flash...
So, i suggest u do a clean flash to observe the symptom.
if clean flash doesn't fix your problem, so there may be a bug which u can consult in the thread...
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I do clean flash, still happen the same.. For good 2-3 hours, it will reboot, then i turn on airplane mode, or use only wifi, the phone works well.. Hm

Harry_00s.HS said:
If you have any custom kernel installed then reflash the rom and don't use custom kernel , If you have installed any mods over your rom then please remove those too ...
other than that random reboot won't happen , also for Data internet connection problem , check your APN , set only one APN as default , wipe cache and dalvik cache to get good results if facing random reboots .
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It only working for good 2-3 hours when on mobile data, then my phone reboot. I need to turn on airplane mode or use wifi.. Yes, I already did clean flash.
Set only one APN as default? So i need to delete the APN in other sim?