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[Q] Cannot connect to WiFi

For some reason, this morning my A500 will no longer connect to any WiFi AP.
If I go into WiFi settings, it just shows Scanning... Obtaining IP... Scanning... etc.
I've tried with multiple APs and have no luck. It worked yesterday just fine.
I have also tried rebooting it several times to no avail. Anything I can try to get it to work again.
(Side note: My DROID3 phone can connect to the APs with no problem.)

which firmware do you have ?

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adammhaile said:
For some reason, this morning my A500 will no longer connect to any WiFi AP.
If I go into WiFi settings, it just shows Scanning... Obtaining IP... Scanning... etc.
I've tried with multiple APs and have no luck. It worked yesterday just fine.
I have also tried rebooting it several times to no avail. Anything I can try to get it to work again.
(Side note: My DROID3 phone can connect to the APs with no problem.)
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Try a search before posting...Documented issue...

adammhaile said:
For some reason, this morning my A500 will no longer connect to any WiFi AP.
If I go into WiFi settings, it just shows Scanning... Obtaining IP... Scanning... etc.
I've tried with multiple APs and have no luck. It worked yesterday just fine.
I have also tried rebooting it several times to no avail. Anything I can try to get it to work again.
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This happened to me just the other day. Rebooting didn't help, however two hard resets (paperclip in the reset hole near the USB port) in a row got Wifi working again.
Bob

Moving to Q&A.
PS: Every Q? thread should be posted in Q&A.

supposedly tthe updates are fixing this. Till then: if you haven't already, root your device with iconiaroot if you have 3.1. Then download a root file explorer, I recommend es file explorer, then go to settings and toggle the 2 root options. Turn off wifi, and in es navigate to data/misc/dhcp and delete the 2 files in there. (To get to the root of your file system press the picture of the memory card in es) then turn wifi back on.

Patch from Acer off the official website worked like a charm for me

mlalahoi said:
Patch from Acer off the official website worked like a charm for me
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Glad to hear it

WiFi not working

Hello,
I just set up Swiftdroid v2.0 RC5 with my 540, however, I wanted to set up WiFi after that to download some apps. The problem is that I can't connect to my router, after entered the correct key it says 'Authentification', and some seconds later it aborts and says 'Deactivated', it simply doesn't connect, while other machines (i.e. my laptop, my sister's PC) are able to use our WiFi.
Help would be appreciated.
Regards.

thiaZ99 said:
Hello,
I just set up Swiftdroid v2.0 RC5 with my 540, however, I wanted to set up WiFi after that to download some apps. The problem is that I can't connect to my router, after entered the correct key it says 'Authentification', and some seconds later it aborts and says 'Deactivated', it simply doesn't connect, while other machines (i.e. my laptop, my sister's PC) are able to use our WiFi.
Help would be appreciated.
Regards.
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Flash the ROM again I don't have problems with WiFi..

I actually flashed RC4 twice yesterday, I thought RC5 would solve that problem, so I installed it, sadly it didn't. I don't think that that problem is caused by a hardware error as WiFi worked with the raw 2.1.

thiaZ99 said:
I actually flashed RC4 twice yesterday, I thought RC5 would solve that problem, so I installed it, sadly it didn't. I don't think that that problem is caused by a hardware error as WiFi worked with the raw 2.1.
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Are you sure that you entered the correct password? If you know it's correct, revise your router configuration and change the password of the wireless point to something different and try again. If all else fail, install Connectify on a Wifi compatible computer and tether your internet connection.

jhonnyx1000 said:
Are you sure that you entered the correct password? If you know it's correct, revise your router configuration and change the password of the wireless point to something different and try again. If all else fail, install Connectify on a Wifi compatible computer and tether your internet connection.
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its either the wrong password or your system!!
i had a similar problem but just reflashed and problem solved!!

[Q] WiFi and Bluetooth Problems

This is my first time using a custom ROM and I have experienced problems. I used the GingerIceJelly (Kernel) Custom ROM
When I first flashed my android:
its seems to be working perfectly at first. But as I tried the Wifi, I encountered a problem. I was able to connect to a secure Wi-Fi hotspot. But the problem was that it does not transmit data (internet). I have tried to connect to other Wi-Fi connections (with or without security) but still cant transmit data. Other devices that I used to connect to those routers where able to have internet/transmission of data.
After reading the thread again, someone suggested to have it reflashed. So I reflashed it again.
2nd Flashing of same custom rom: (followed the instructions obediently and diligently)
Bluetooth wont work anymore (especifically wont switch on). I have tried switching it on through the notification bar and at the settings but the results were the same. It says "error"
Wi-Fi problem solved but bluetooth seems to have problem now.
Thank you in advance for your help guys!

ryulawliet1990 said:
This is my first time using a custom ROM and I have experienced problems. I used the GingerIceJelly (Kernel) Custom ROM
When I first flashed my android:
its seems to be working perfectly at first. But as I tried the Wifi, I encountered a problem. I was able to connect to a secure Wi-Fi hotspot. But the problem was that it does not transmit data (internet). I have tried to connect to other Wi-Fi connections (with or without security) but still cant transmit data. Other devices that I used to connect to those routers where able to have internet/transmission of data.
After reading the thread again, someone suggested to have it reflashed. So I reflashed it again.
2nd Flashing of same custom rom: (followed the instructions obediently and diligently)
Bluetooth wont work anymore (especifically wont switch on). I have tried switching it on through the notification bar and at the settings but the results were the same. It says "error"
Wi-Fi problem solved but bluetooth seems to have problem now.
Thank you in advance for your help guys!
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Well.it may happen in other Rom also.so u need to do this because when I got this problem on custom Rom I tried myself.
1) for wifi problem if not connect long press on the network then click forget reboot phone.
2) For Bluetooth problem when it gives error just reboot ur phone then see it ll work.
Give me a thanks if my post helped.

lavadepa said:
Well.it may happen in other Rom also.so u need to do this because when I got this problem on custom Rom I tried myself.
1) for wifi problem if not connect long press on the network then click forget reboot phone.
2) For Bluetooth problem when it gives error just reboot ur phone then see it ll work.
Give me a thanks if my post helped.
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Thanks for the reply sir.
Well, I decided to reflash for the third time. Bluetooth now working perfectly and was able to send files normally. But the WiFi problem still exists. I tried your solution sir. But still no change. Wi-Fi can still connect but still no transmission of data. Same goes with the other networks I've tried.
Thanks anyway sir.

ryulawliet1990 said:
Thanks for the reply sir.
Well, I decided to reflash for the third time. Bluetooth now working perfectly and was able to send files normally. But the WiFi problem still exists. I tried your solution sir. But still no change. Wi-Fi can still connect but still no transmission of data. Same goes with the other networks I've tried.
Thanks anyway sir.
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Nice to know that ur Bluetooth problem got solved.:thumbup: one more try u have to do just flash stock via odin then flash custom Rom the other problem should be solved.hope it may help.
Pls don say thanks just hit it mate.its the only thing we can do to the person who helps.
Give me a thanks if my post helped.

lavadepa said:
Nice to know that ur Bluetooth problem got solved.:thumbup: one more try u have to do just flash stock via odin then flash custom Rom the other problem should be solved.hope it may help.
Pls don say thanks just hit it mate.its the only thing we can do to the person who helps.
Give me a thanks if my post helped.
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yes, i already flash stock via odin. I was quite frustrated for having that problem. I decided to flash other custom ROM for now (TD Kernel). Wifi and Bluetooth now working perfectly. :good:

ryulawliet1990 said:
This is my first time using a custom ROM and I have experienced problems. I used the GingerIceJelly (Kernel) Custom ROM
When I first flashed my android:
its seems to be working perfectly at first. But as I tried the Wifi, I encountered a problem. I was able to connect to a secure Wi-Fi hotspot. But the problem was that it does not transmit data (internet). I have tried to connect to other Wi-Fi connections (with or without security) but still cant transmit data. Other devices that I used to connect to those routers where able to have internet/transmission of data.
After reading the thread again, someone suggested to have it reflashed. So I reflashed it again.
2nd Flashing of same custom rom: (followed the instructions obediently and diligently)
Bluetooth wont work anymore (especifically wont switch on). I have tried switching it on through the notification bar and at the settings but the results were the same. It says "error"
Wi-Fi problem solved but bluetooth seems to have problem now.
Thank you in advance for your help guys!
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i am also using GIJ rom and yes there is a problem or bug in the wifi...
the dev of the rom is trying to repatch and fix the problems don't worry....
stay tuned

Akhilendra1711 said:
i am also using GIJ rom and yes there is a problem or bug in the wifi...
the dev of the rom is trying to repatch and fix the problems don't worry....
stay tuned
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thats great! i honestly love GIJ but quite discouraging because of its bug. i hope the dev can fix it.

Wifi Turning on Stuck

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 ???
:crying:

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 ???
:crying:
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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 ..

[Help] Can't turn on wifi

Hi there, I got an issue on the OOS 4.5.12 after 3 days of using it. I got the problem , that the button looks stuck. I can click it and it will change its own color, but it doesnt turn on my wifi. Now I know I can clean flash the update again, but In want to know if someone had/has this problem too, and if someone maybe knows a work-around.
Edit: So I tested the device furthermore and found out, that I can't turn my Wi-Fi hotspot on... Wiping dalvic/ART cache didn't work neither...

Strange.... I didn't have this problem at all.

_MartyMan_ said:
Strange.... I didn't have this problem at all.
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Same until today ? I will try to dirty flash the update, just to see if this will solve the problem. If it doesn't work, then I will be switching back to 4.5.10 OOS
Sent from my OnePlus 5 using XDA Labs

When I got this error I found out it was because I flashed new firmware and used an older kernel which didn't support the new firmware. You should read your logcat and see if there is any clue there.

Hello. Calling for help!
I have the exact same issue except i am able to launch and use WIFI. When i try to enable portable hotspot it gets stuck on "Turning on". The hotspot button in the slider shows enabling but the hotspot never gets enabled. I was on OOS 4.5.15 and upgraded to 5.1.5 after which i restored only the DATA partition from TWRP. I am currently rooted. I tried with editing the build.prop file and restarted but the issue is persistent. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

qureshiburhan said:
Hello. Calling for help!
I have the exact same issue except i am able to launch and use WIFI. When i try to enable portable hotspot it gets stuck on "Turning on". The hotspot button in the slider shows enabling but the hotspot never gets enabled. I was on OOS 4.5.15 and upgraded to 5.1.5 after which i restored only the DATA partition from TWRP. I am currently rooted. I tried with editing the build.prop file and restarted but the issue is persistent. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
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I would recommend a clean flash to test without restore old data.

strongst said:
I would recommend a clean flash to test without restore old data.
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Thank you for replying. I dug a bit deeper last night. Deleting the entire wifi folder from root and restarting fixed the issue.

I had a lot of problem with wifi after flashed a not stock rom. Nobody could me help until I find the solution. Tell me Jelly do you have mac address or it show 02:00:00:00:00:00?