Related
Ever since going from MyFroyo RC4 to RC5 & RC6 (and even the Cyanogen RC01, I have had problems with my wifi.
I am posting here to see if anyone else is experiencing these problems, and to find out what changed between RC4 and RC5.
I have no cell service at my house, so when I flash a new ROM, I need to leave the house and go to an area where I get service before I can connect to the Google Servers to set up my device. When on Wifi, I also have problems downloading Google items in the market (such as Google Search Bar) and can't even use Google.com to search for anything. It times out. I can, however, use other websites and download other items (once I've set up my device remotely).
If I am setting this up over Edge or 3G, there are never any problems.
If I re-flash back to MyFroyo RC4, I can use my wifi with no problem to do everything I need.
I really love the updates since RC4 - but am worried that I'll be left in the dust since all the builds since RC4 have had this issue for me. :-/
I'm in the same boat and experience the same WiFi issues.
Sent from my HTC mytouch slide using XDA App
I've never had a single Wifi issue, although I never really tested on RC1 too much. I'm currently running Eugene's newest CM6, have you tried that one yet?
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide using XDA App
supposed to be a cyanogenmod issue though i havent experienced it myself (i also have horrible service 1-2 bars edge max) using wifi everything loads up fast and everything downloads just fine! but if i were you i would try the nightlies they are supposed to have fixed the problem by now if im not mistaken
I've experienced a lot of this too. Marker downloads were pretty much not happening for me, no matter what - Wifi or Data. On data, it would download but never install. On Wifi no images in the market would load and no download would activate. I also couldn't use Google.com or sign into Gmail via the browser or other Google services. I did a lot of searching and heard it could be Google.
What I did to fix it... I did some nandroids, I did some wipes and updates and complete formats, etc. What I finally think I had was a problem in my packages.xml file where so many programs were mismatched due to Froyo's ability to use apps2fat32. I think at some point some nandroiding I had done,etc screwed up my package assignments and then I just fresh installed and DO NOT BACK DATA/SETTINGS UP WITH GOOGLE! haha, I honestly think that had a lot to do with it also...Go into your Privacy and turn auto restore off, turn backup data off, then reset your device with a wipe of it all and such, boot up and don't select backup with Google. I've had no more issues really.
TJD319 said:
I've experienced a lot of this too. Marker downloads were pretty much not happening for me, no matter what - Wifi or Data. On data, it would download but never install. On Wifi no images in the market would load and no download would activate. I also couldn't use Google.com or sign into Gmail via the browser or other Google services. I did a lot of searching and heard it could be Google.
What I did to fix it... I did some nandroids, I did some wipes and updates and complete formats, etc. What I finally think I had was a problem in my packages.xml file where so many programs were mismatched due to Froyo's ability to use apps2fat32. I think at some point some nandroiding I had done,etc screwed up my package assignments and then I just fresh installed and DO NOT BACK DATA/SETTINGS UP WITH GOOGLE! haha, I honestly think that had a lot to do with it also...Go into your Privacy and turn auto restore off, turn backup data off, then reset your device with a wipe of it all and such, boot up and don't select backup with Google. I've had no more issues really.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I've actually tried the new nightly's and still have the same problems. I've also tried completely wiping it and starting from scratch- and made sure not to back up w/ GOOGLE servers- but to no avail.
I wonder if anyone on here can figure out what changed between MyFroyo RC4 and RC5 that could cause this - seems something is blocking the Google Synch. I've also experienced the problems mentioned above regarding the market items not downloading, no images, etc. Just seems weird that it worked completely fine before RC5, which came out around the same time as the Cyanogen 6 Slide RC1
From my personal experience I'd have to say that wifi is slightly bugged. Drops randomly and occassionally won't detect my network when other Android devices will (any encryption, which is for suckers anyway )
At least I know I'm not the only one w/ this problem. I couldn't find a cyanogen defect for this issue.
Same here. I have no wifi. My g1 connects just fine and my hd2 but on the slide its a no go. Ive tried everything but eventually just gave up. Im using Eugenes Ota update. Im not sure if its just the slide in general but my wifi doesn't work period. It'll connect but if i load up youtube or try the web I get a no connection error. Its very peculiar. Incredibly peculiar.
I am having the same issue. I noticed people talked about it with CM6 rc1 but not everyone was having the issue and the subject died off. Ive tried reloading, wiping everything, htcclay's new version but nothing seems to help. The wifi is just strange will work for a page or two than fail to load or loads half way. Also tried on several different networks. Does anyone know if the driver is the same in eugenes as in these later ones?
After wiping and keeping a good eye on everything, the issue I have with Wifi and the browser is that sometimes it just hangs about 75% page load and doesn't really change unless I leave the phone go for a bit and wait for it to load.
Downloaded Opera Mini (only browser I could find that doesn't use the native browser). With Opera, I've actually hadn't had any loading issues or anything weird like that happen. So many a possible partial-bypass is using another browser? It helped me, just thought I'd share.
acejoker25000 said:
supposed to be a cyanogenmod issue though i havent experienced it myself (i also have horrible service 1-2 bars edge max) using wifi everything loads up fast and everything downloads just fine! but if i were you i would try the nightlies they are supposed to have fixed the problem by now if im not mistaken
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
WesGarner is looking into this problem with...
the wifi issues.. asap he's juggling this and vibrant please be patient i've spoken to wes myself and he's told me when he has the time this will be one thing he looks into
I 2nd this, my friend...
r0man said:
From my personal experience I'd have to say that wifi is slightly bugged. Drops randomly and occassionally won't detect my network when other Android devices will (any encryption, which is for suckers anyway )
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same bugginess happening here, too. Iffy, at best. Other than that and of course the non-necessary FN and CAPS light, this is the only issue, anymore, that I can see.
Virus1x said:
WesGarner is looking into this problem with...
the wifi issues.. asap he's juggling this and vibrant please be patient i've spoken to wes myself and he's told me when he has the time this will be one thing he looks into
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the update - I look forward to the day when I can use the wifi AND a camera MyFroyo RC4 is still working well for me, but I miss my camera
Does anyone know if there is any headway in fixing this issue?
DenominatorX said:
Does anyone know if there is any headway in fixing this issue?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
not to knowledge
Post logcats to Pastebin and/or the issue tracker so Wes has more data on the issue.
r0man said:
Post logcats to Pastebin and/or the issue tracker so Wes has more data on the issue.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately I'm not familiar with what logcats or pastebin is - If anyone can point me to an issue tracker, I'd be glad to oblige.
HebrewToYou said:
If anyone is having issues with the Android Market over wifi, please post a logcat of the issue along with the relevant details over at the CM6 issue tracker. We're trying to pin down this annoying bug. Here is a link to the issue:
http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=2153
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I believe this is the right place...
donkey72 said:
I believe this is the right place...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thx donkey72!
I was using MIUI and it had 4G all the time... then I switched to Virtuous and it had so many problems with reception automatically.
I also tried installing the kernel to fix it, but it didn't work.
so i gave up and I went to CM7 and I am still not getting 4G signal anymore
and I get internet but its ridiculously slow now
PLZ HELP!
could be several things... if it's a rom/radio issue, you're s.o.l. until you can narrow down what's causing it there. did you perform a full wipe between Virtuous and CM7? did you use cwm recovery to perform the wipe? any other weirdness going on besides the apparent lack of HSPA+? I always, even going from one CM-based rom to another, perform a clean wipe either thru adb or, now, thanks to our buddy amazinglarry, using superwipeg2. you might give that a shot (you don't need to wipe efs data unless you're having gps issues, by the way) and install CM7 clean again.
I will say this: when I initially started using the CM7 nightlies, I ran into a weird issue where my "H" icon wouldn't show up, only 3G/E, but I was definitely on HSPA+ as evidenced from speed tests (there's no way I'd be getting 9000+kbps down on 3G). so, very first step: download Speed Test on the app market and, if you're in an area where HSPA+ is strong, see if you can tell whether or not the icon is not displaying for you like what happened in my case. how fast your internet seems to be going isn't really indicative of whether or not you're on HSPA+ or not, you can encounter horrendous lag browsing even in an area where it should be lightning quick. what ended up fixing the missing H icon for me, oddly, was a radio flash. the PC10IMG method of flashing radios is far from intimidating, so even if you're uncomfortable with that kind of stuff, give it a shot. I've had the best luck with the TMO-US post-OTA radio (26.03.02.26) in terms of a good balance between speed and battery life, but ymmv.
if none of that solves your problem, check your APN settings. here is a pretty thorough walkthrough on that.
aaaand if all else fails, call TMO and ask them to give you a hand. of course, don't tell them anything about custom roms or rooting, just tell them you're having a problem where your phone seems to not be receiving HSPA+ signal. it very well could be a goof-up on their end. when I first got my G1 back in the day, I had all sorts of trouble getting 3G and I eventually had to replace my sim card which fixed the problem automatically.
best'a luck.
thank you, it was the Radio. Something must have happened with it somehow you were VERY VERY helpful!
One thing you do have to know as well for Virtuous ROMs is that the so called 4G or H is actually represented as 3G+. So if you look at your signal and see a + behind it, it is using fauxG
EDIT: nm, just ignore what I just said. I completely passed over the fact that you switched to cm7.
[Solved]Been awhile since I've been here...Anyways,
Up until maybe a few weeks ago, my data connection has been working 100% fine no matter what ROM I've switched to. Then I somehow hit a roadblock. I hadn't really noticed, but when I wasn't on Wi-Fi, I couldn't connect with any apps to the internet, nor use the browser. My phone shows connection and bars, but it won't actually work. It just tells me there's no data connection available, or whatever depending on the ROM. I thought it might have been a data tower problem, but I had this problem in the Twin Cities, my local township, and throughout Chicago (vacation). All of those locations were supposed to be HSPA+ compatible, and worked prior to now.
To try and fix this, I've flashed my phone to all of my old backups, including my old stock, and data wouldn't work on any of them. I've reverted to MIUI, CM7, and Tmo 2.2.
This makes me think its either the radio (never messed with it before), the SIM card, or some hardware defect of some kind. I've been reading around, and apparently I might also have an APN problem. I've tried looking up how to fix these individually, but I don't want to screw up something that isn't broken. Thoughts, anyone? Currently I'm using MIUI latest, and I used rmk's RIL autopatcher for radio libraries. [Solved]
EDIT: Solved! For others experiencing data connection issues, check with a T-mobile person and ask about your plan.. Apparently they love to switch around plans, and forgot to enable data on my handset. Others have found they were given a different data plan, and needed a different APN. Also, if your plan is fine, Evilcuber was right that different APNs can solve data issues.
Draketh said:
Been awhile since I've been here...Anyways,
Up until maybe a few weeks ago, my data connection has been working 100% fine no matter what ROM I've switched to. Then I somehow hit a roadblock. I hadn't really noticed, but when I wasn't on Wi-Fi, I couldn't connect with any apps to the internet, nor use the browser. My phone shows connection and bars, but it won't actually work. It just tells me there's no data connection available, or whatever depending on the ROM. I thought it might have been a data tower problem, but I had this problem in the Twin Cities, my local township, and throughout Chicago (vacation). All of those locations were supposed to be HSPA+ compatible, and worked prior to now.
To try and fix this, I've flashed my phone to all of my old backups, including my old stock, and data wouldn't work on any of them. I've reverted to MIUI, CM7, and Tmo 2.2.
This makes me think its either the radio (never messed with it before), the SIM card, or some hardware defect of some kind. I've been reading around, and apparently I might also have an APN problem. I've tried looking up how to fix these individually, but I don't want to screw up something that isn't broken. Thoughts, anyone? Currently I'm using MIUI latest, and I used rmk's RIL autopatcher for radio libraries.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think its an apn problem. Try searching (your carrier) apn settings on google and it will tell you what you need to set for username and password and other stuff
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA Premium App
I tried multiple variations of T-mobile APN's, and none of them worked... Just found out my plan got switched, so it might be that also, (I still have unlimited data, messages, 500min voice). EDIT: I was sure the APN edit would work..Darn. Am I missing something here..?
Draketh said:
I tried multiple variations of T-mobile APN's, and none of them worked... Just found out my plan got switched, so it might be that also, (I still have unlimited data, messages, 500min voice). EDIT: I was sure the APN edit would work..Darn. Am I missing something here..?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
just out of curiosity, is it typical for things to screw up like this when you switch your plan around? i'm thinking of increasing the minutes on my plan and i don't really want to encounter any roadblocks like this with my phone running g-lite.
sorry i couldn't offer any insight into your problem though.
Problem is solved anyways, bro. You should be fine changing plan. Just double-check.
Belvadier said:
just out of curiosity, is it typical for things to screw up like this when you switch your plan around? i'm thinking of increasing the minutes on my plan and i don't really want to encounter any roadblocks like this with my phone running g-lite.
sorry i couldn't offer any insight into your problem though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello there. If you're gonna change your plan, minutes, data, messages, whatever, see if you can do it at a store. That way you can see what they've changed. I also found out that if they switch up your data and DO enable it, you'll get a message saying they changed it.
I think you'll be fine adding more minutes, just make sure they add the unlimited data, as its optional when switching plans now.
Hello,
I've searched around the Epic 4G Touch forums as best I could, but sadly I couldn't find anything that was exactly this problem (although I found some interesting articles about wifi sleep time but they don't seem to apply). I'm experiencing an annoying issue where I can connect Wifi just fine, but if the phone is left for a small period of time (~10 minutes), wifi appears as if it's still connected, however it cannot send/receive data. When this happens, the wifi status says it's "connected", but there is no data connection. The only way to to get the data back is to turn off wifi, wait for 3/4G connection to initialize, then turn Wifi back on to refresh it...then it's fine again until I set the phone down again.
I had this problem on stock EL29, so I rooted and flashed Phantom Blazer ROM (very cool ROM, but I'm still experiencing the same issue). After reading the threads on here about wifi sleep times (apparently they're backwards with ICS roms), I've experimented with every setting, yet I still have the same issue--Wifi is fine as long as I'm using the phone, I set it down, after about 10 minutes pick it back up, says it's still connected, but no data connection.
has anybody experienced this problem with this phone? I'm about to unroot my phone/go back to factory so I can take it in to a Sprint store, the problem is they (trying not to be offensive) don't seem to know very much about this device. I thought I'd ask the pros before I return it, get an iPhone, and have to eat my words about how cool Android is vs. iPhone in front of all my friends. I'm hoping there's a reliable ROM or app that can resolve this vs. having to just replace the device!
Thanks for your help!
I'm not the only one
I'm not the only one with this problem:
edit: I can't post links to androidforums.com or anywhere else, but this same problem is all over the interwebs and nobody has a solution.
I'm sure it's not my router as my ASUS tablet/laptops/girlfriend's iPhone experiences no connectivity problems. I'm thinking this is a hardware problem with some of these devices. I will unroot/reset to factory tonight and let you know what happens.
What channel is your router on? And what type is it A/B/G/N?
This is s known TW ICS bug, most likely kernel related. Almost everyone is having this issue and there is no fix until Samsung decides to repair it. There are quite a few posts similar to this one. If you're using XDA's search function, it's not very good. Try using Google next time and search XDA that way.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
Hey guys, thanks for the response. Just before I unrooted/reset to factory I tried one last solution--download an app called "Wifi Fixer". It has resolved a lot of these problems. It's not 100%, but after testing it for a day so far, I've only had to manually refresh the connection once or twice. It's a lot better, even liveable, and I won't be resetting to factory afterall, at least not until Samsung provides an update. So if anyone is having the same problem, try Wifi Fixer, hopefully it gives you a similar level of success...I'm not super happy about having to run another background process all the time, but it doesn't seem to affect battery, and the fix it provides is worth it to me.
Cheers!
Huh - a couple of things. Noticed this problem crept back in FF18 and didn't know why until I went back and checked the wpa_supplicant.conf that I'm using. The line ap_scan=2 was missing; after adding it back in the signal strength is back to full and stable.
I'll bump the thread but it appears the config changes here still hold after all:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569348
This should also avoid having the WiFi fixer there as you can specify the country in wpa_supplicant.conf manually.
Thanks for looking in to this! A couple questions from a noob like me though:
When you say the problem crept back in FF18 ... what does that mean? Is that something that exists in the "stock" version of the Epic 4G touch from Sprint?
The manual config file tweaks you're describing ... is that something I can perform myself?
Basically I'm wondering if it's "safe" to revert to stock in order to get consistent wifi signal, or if it's something I'm experiencing because of the ROM I'm using.
Thanks!
Hey there - not sure if to ask on the CM forums or here, but this seems like a more active community - I have two Sprint S3 on which I have flashed the stable CM10 build onto.
After flashing on both devices, I've noticed that the 3G signal dies after about 30 minutes of use, and this is only fixed by reboot. Did I skip a step during flashing or is something wrong with the ROM?
What's the suggested method of going about fixing this? I'd rather not have to troubleshoot in the future, so I'd prefer a solution that doesn't involve flashing a nightly, unless that particular build is "perfect".
I'm not having that issue with 3G but I am with LTE. Try setting your radio to CDMA only in the settings. I love AOSP/ AOKP but they all seem to have issues with the consistency of the data connectivity.
similar issue
I have similar issue especially when I leave 4g area when it tries to go back to 3g like it's supposed to it usually just drops. I like the lightweight of cm10 but that's a deal breaker for me because it cuts my data while I'm driving and that's no good. I looked all over various forums for a solution but have not found anything. I will keep looking though.
this is a known issue, you can toggle air plane mode on then off and it should come back. Head over to the development section and to the CM10 thread you will see many many many people have these same problems.
BTW this is on any AOSP rom at the moment