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[Q] Turning on... Error Turning on... Error WIFI bug

Hello guys,
I have wiped my phone, and tried many, many roms, mostly Darky and Docs roms over the last year, and ALL of them have this wifi bug where sometimes my phone connects to a wifi, and other times I have to restart my phone and only then will it connect.
When it does not connect it says Turning on.... then says Error. I press again, it says Turning on again etc. Occasionally it connects eventually after I try again and again, but usually I have to restart the phone first.
Does anyone know why this is and what to do to fix it. It is very frustrating, especially when in front of an iphone fundementalist.
Help much appreciated!
tx
Mark.

i have this same problem
a fix would be so nice.

try different router.
if you have tried different Rom and kernel then it can't be that.
only your router or phone is bad.
**DamianGTO Steam kernel. 350MB Ram. 500HZ. all ext2. Steam Rom. Js5**

i find this problem is app specific. if i connect before anything is open its fine. if i open a 3rd party browser in edge data mode then switch to wifi while loading a page this error occurs sometimes. tested with 3 different routers and one sgs phone dxjpe modem

alexanderct said:
i find this problem is app specific. if i connect before anything is open its fine. if i open a 3rd party browser in edge data mode then switch to wifi while loading a page this error occurs sometimes. tested with 3 different routers and one sgs phone dxjpe modem
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maby its the modem. never seen this before..
**DamianGTO Ultimate kernel. 350MB Ram. 600HZ. all ext2. Steam Rom. Js5**

I get the error too. The only fix I found was to enter flight mode and then turn on wireless and then exit flight mode.
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icejagans said:
I get the error too. The only fix I found was to enter flight mode and then turn on wireless and then exit flight mode.
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AAH I will try that!
It is not the router, I have the issue on every router I have tried. Ive also verified that Static IP and Dynamic makes NO difference at all to this problem.
I'll report back on the flight mode work-around... a lot faster than rebooting, cheers,
Mark.

Anyone know a fix for this bug?
Gad, at times like this I envy my wife's iphone, which JUST WORKS. My SGS has been spared me smashing it to bits out of frustration on several occasions...
I tried the flight mode suggestion, it does not work. The only thing that works is restarting the phone... which takes ages and Launcherpro has to be forced shut then restarted, media scanned etc etc... and only THEN can I try the wifi again, so its not a viable work-around.
Anything else to try ?
tx
Mark.
icejagans said:
I get the error too. The only fix I found was to enter flight mode and then turn on wireless and then exit flight mode.
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hey guys i think im having the same problem.... i got my sgs and upgraded it to stock 2.2... had the problem then even... it connevts to the router fine... but then after like 10 mins its still connected it says but no data is being transferred... doesnt open webpages etc etc...
then i upgraded to darkys 9.2... and im having the exact same problem... only when i restart the phone the wifi works again for a while... then same problem... wifi is connected but it just doesnt transfer any data.... its reallly frikin frustrating having to reboot over and over and wait for everything to load up like someone else posted i think....
apparently there is some allshare thing thats supposed to help but i think thats a diff problem altogether cuz thats for wifi not connecting at all i think... her wifi does connect but no data...
someone needs to fix this issue somehow :S

DrunkFuX666 said:
hey guys i think im having the same problem.... i got my sgs and upgraded it to stock 2.2... had the problem then even... it connevts to the router fine... but then after like 10 mins its still connected it says but no data is being transferred... doesnt open webpages etc etc...
then i upgraded to darkys 9.2... and im having the exact same problem... only when i restart the phone the wifi works again for a while...
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Hi
Darkys alternative wifi does not fix the problem. But my problem is not exactly like yours, my phone generally stays connected when it connects, where your connection stops working. Mine only becomes impossible to connect without rebooting sometimes. Occasionally it seems switching from STATIC to DYNAMIC or DYNAMIC to STATIC IP jiggs the phone's wifi somehow, and it then works, but often it just says Turning on... and nada!
Yep, a fix is desperately needed.
Mark

Hello
Having the same problem here. But let's just clarify. At least for me, and from the OP's description, the problem is NOT wifi not being able to connect. It is Wifi NOT TURNING ON at all. Takes a LOONG while with "turning on" and then "error" appears. Sometimes trying over and over again will fix it. Sometimes a full reboot, which as someone stated, is a royal pain.

Get this quite frequently. Doesn't bother me too much because it always works after the second time I turn it on (in the settings not in notifications) when it shows "Error".

Couple of things you could try:
Turn off Notifications under WiFi settings
Turn off Use Wireless Networks under Location & Security settings
My Wifi became a bit stable after this.
You could also try static ip addresses.

Had it happen last night. Went into task manager, killed everything that uses internet and retried it. It turned on immediately. Will test more to see if this is indeed a fix. It's still annoying enough, though.

bump
I have this problem for over 6 months. Any fixes anyone????
Maybe its a harware bug. I may take it into a Samsung Store

This still happens to me too...any fix? Is this hardware or something?

Had this issue when I was using SuperPower App where it takes control of the Wifi sleep. Removed it and never had it again. Any one of you using some sort of battery saver taking control of WIFI?

Same problem here
Same problem here on stock 2.2.1 ROM. Like others already mentioned, my problem is getting the WiFi to turn on. Once it is on, it's problem free, but turning it on sometimes takes minutes to only get an error. Mostly trying again, turns it on quickly. But this afternoon I tried three times without succes. Than, after reading a lot of forum discussions on this problem (we are not alone...), I tried turning off packet data and then WiFi turned on in seconds. This suggests that apps having an internet connection open could cause the problem. It also suggests that icejagans is right by stating to turn the phone into flight mode might resolve the problem. I am not running any battery saver, task killer or whatsoever that could cause this problem. Last Saturday I even did a factory reset to see if that helped, but no, it didn't... Getting really annoyed by this problem and I hope 2.3 will fix it!

Bumb!
Please does anyone have a fix for this? Does flashing a different modem help?

When this happens, I go to Allshare app and enable wireless (when asked), it always works

Wifi issues after fresh install of new ROM

So my wifi will see networks, try and connect, then instantly disconnect and repeat. This problem has occurred for the last two roms that I installed. I don't think it is a problem with the rom because one, I havnt read so anywhere, two, i have tried installing and reinstalling and reinstalling again many many times. When I install a new rom, I always factory wipe, cache wipe, and dalvik wipe.
I am currently on Apex latest rom.
Has anyone else had this issue or know how to fix it? It is driving me crazy not having wifi!

EDIT
so it seems by toggling airplane mode on n off, the problem has been fixed. sorry for making this thread

so i thought airplane mode works, but it only did for a lil then keeps messing up. can anyone help please?

turbomalum said:
so i thought airplane mode works, but it only did for a lil then keeps messing up. can anyone help please?
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Don't know if this will work for you or not. Some have had success...
Go into WiFi settings and 'forget' your network(s), then reset your router/switch and then turn your WiFi back on. Sometimes it will reestablish with the right permissions.

ya i have tried that too. i don't understand what the problem is. I'm bout to just give up

turbomalum said:
ya i have tried that too. i don't understand what the problem is. I'm bout to just give up
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My problem is similar, it sees my home network and connects (and stays connected), but when I try to access the internet or markets, it says network error and won't let me connect. When I switch back to 3g and WiFi off, now I can hook up to internet and markets.
I'm checking into my wireless router. It might be the problem, tho my wife's computer is hooked up wirelessly and it seems fine, no problems, so idk.

[Q] Hp TouchPad running Android - Wifi force close

I've tested this with a3.5, Xron and Miui and they all get this problem. Maybe installing certain apps trigger this to happen but wifi will eventually slow down when trying to connect to a signal and will be essentially non functional since the OS will basically freeze and then tell you to force close wifi and it requires a wipe and fresh install to fix.
Has anyone else run into this problem?

Check this and see if it helps you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20863566&postcount=14

StEVO_M said:
Check this and see if it helps you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20863566&postcount=14
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I don't think its the same issue. In those instances you can still try to change which wifi signal you want to connect to, I think it just loops from connecting and it would disconnect. I think this issue is common and dropped connections occur as well.
But I'm talking about a situation where if you even try to enter the wifi options it will force close.

iamsamsamiam said:
I don't think its the same issue. In those instances you can still try to change which wifi signal you want to connect to, I think it just loops from connecting and it would disconnect. I think this issue is common and dropped connections occur as well.
But I'm talking about a situation where if you even try to enter the wifi options it will force close.
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Before I changed it, it would take forever to get it to release the connection. I just kept hitting "Wait" rather than "Force close" it would take several minutes but would eventually come up and allow me to Forget the network.
It sure sounds like the same, not saying it is, but very similar.

I experienced this problem for the first time yesterday in area where was about 20 WIFI networks. Never ever it happened in my house on A2. A3 A3.5 or XRON2.8
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/13779-now-i-believe-that-there-is-wifi-problem/

I have the same issue today, Wifi setting is forced to close, and cannot connect to any Wifi signals. I think it's a bug and it related to the time or date. Because I didn't do anything and it just happened.
No new apps install, no setting changed, and the device was keep on, so it just happens.
Hope someone can find out where the problem is...so sad this happen on New Year's eve....

i have this problem also, the solution i found was letting the touchpad go dead and than begin to connect wifi again.

Similar wifi comments here: rebooting [or maybe toggling/other disconnect] with wifi on/remembered would get it into a state where it was scanning and connecting over and over without really ever working. this was only happening once it was 'remembered'. Going through the wifi settings to forget in this state involved hitting 'wait' a few times and then i'd reboot and readd. 1st wifi connect is always solid for me.
I've found: market.android.com/details?id=com.brilliapps.wifiandmorefixer
Does the same thing except it is one click. I rebooted after the first go, but now no longer. i run this and then readd wifi - all set.

Wifi issues

Anyone of you having a wifi issue not connecting after updating it to ICS with Odin?

No, you have WiFi turned on? Haven't heard of this issue.
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jazua said:
Anyone of you having a wifi issue not connecting after updating it to ICS with Odin?
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i had this problem before, and can fix it here, let see this post, hope youu can do it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31745509&postcount=66

If you don't want to root, create a desktop shortcut to the servicemode app for the "WiFi Debug Screen" activity. Then launch it and turn off 'WiFi Power Save Mode'. Note that after every reboot you will have to turn it off again. I found this fix for my Galaxy S3, but noticed it also works on my Samsung tablets too. Seems to keep them connected all the time now.
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How do we put servicemode app in the desktop? I remember it we
Can put activities using another launcher. Mine is touchwiz and can't download a thing because of this wifi issues.

Turning off the power save mode didn't help... On wifi information, it state that it's connecting but cannot connect at all

I can really confirm that ics makes my wifi nuts! Just restored stock HC and I was able to connect. What could happn?

jazua said:
I can really confirm that ics makes my wifi nuts! Just restored stock HC and I was able to connect. What could happn?
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That's weird. I have upgraded two of mine to the Malaysian ICS stock ROM and had no wifi issues.
If it is trying to connect I would look at the AP side. Presume you power cycled the AP? Also, try removing security to see whether this is an issue.
Good luck.

I already tried with or without security. Stock ICS and even dannoRom can't seem to connect. I even tried above post suggestion. Been wanting ics for my tab cause it's really better than Stock AT&T HC.

jazua said:
I already tried with or without security. Stock ICS and even dannoRom can't seem to connect. I even tried above post suggestion. Been wanting ics for my tab cause it's really better than Stock AT&T HC.
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That is really puzzling. Trying to see what is going on probably needs getting the logcat and analysing that. Not an easy task, though! (see google for more info on logcat).
Good luck.

Here's a logcat from my tab. dunno where to look at, someone might knowledgeable bout this. thanks in advance.

jazua said:
Here's a logcat from my tab. dunno where to look at, someone might knowledgeable bout this. thanks in advance.
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Well done getting the logcat. Hope someone who knows what to look for sees it and answers. Looking through it there are no obvious error entries around wifi activity, though.
Is yours wifi only or 3G? I see mention of gsm so thought it must be the P7300.

Mine is actually the i957 which is the AT&T 4G.

jazua said:
Mine is actually the i957 which is the AT&T 4G.
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Ah.
Must be really frustrating as your thread seems to have hit a dead end.
Hope you get a resolution some time soon.

Update for my tab issue, I turn off use packet data, put to airplane mode and when I turned on wifi it suddenly connects to wifi. And even disabling airplane mode it stays connected. Pretty weird but finally it can connect to wifi.

jazua said:
Update for my tab issue, I turn off use packet data, put to airplane mode and when I turned on wifi it suddenly connects to wifi. And even disabling airplane mode it stays connected. Pretty weird but finally it can connect to wifi.
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Whew! Weird, but a good result.

[Q] T-Mobile HTC One WiFi not working after update

Early last week I ran an OTA update that took my phone 4.3 and 3.24.531.3. After the update the WiFi was connecting to wireless networks but was not receiving an internet. I tried changing the phone name to "HTC One" like many others have done and that didn't fix the problem. So I unlocked, rooted, and flashed a custom ROM thinking that would fix it. I was still experiencing the same problem.
So last night I relocked and ran an RUU to take me back to completely stock so I could run the next OTA update to take me to 4.4.2 and 4.19.531.10. But since I was not able to access any WiFi I had to use internet pass-though connected to my laptop. Even after the 4.4.2 update, I'm experiencing the same WiFi problem, but now I can't turn WiFi on at all. I have not tried re-unlocking and rooting yet either.
Has anyone else experienced anything similar to this?

Morencyam said:
Early last week I ran an OTA update that took my phone 4.3 and 3.24.531.3. After the update the WiFi was connecting to wireless networks but was not receiving an internet. I tried changing the phone name to "HTC One" like many others have done and that didn't fix the problem. So I unlocked, rooted, and flashed a custom ROM thinking that would fix it. I was still experiencing the same problem.
So last night I relocked and ran an RUU to take me back to completely stock so I could run the next OTA update to take me to 4.4.2 and 4.19.531.10. But since I was not able to access any WiFi I had to use internet pass-though connected to my laptop. Even after the 4.4.2 update, I'm experiencing the same WiFi problem, but now I can't turn WiFi on at all. I have not tried re-unlocking and rooting yet either.
Has anyone else experienced anything similar to this?
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change you router settings ?
in settings / wifi / 3dot / wifi direct ..rename it to a 4-5 letter word

clsA said:
change you router settings ?
in settings / wifi / 3dot / wifi direct ..rename it to a 4-5 letter word
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I thought it may have been router settings at first too since I was at work when it first started happening, but it does the same thing at home as well.
I'll try changing it to something else again. Thanks for your reply

Morencyam said:
I thought it may have been router settings at first too since I was at work when it first started happening, but it does the same thing at home as well.
I'll try changing it to something else again. Thanks for your reply
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did you understand the second part of my message takes place on your phone
in the phone settings / wifi / 3dot / wifi direct ..rename it to a 4-5 letter word
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clsA said:
did you understand the second part of my message takes place on your phone
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Yes, I understand that. I've done it before. Last tine it was named "Android_xxx" with some numbers and a letter I think. I tried that when I was one 4.3 and it didn't solve anything
First I have to get the WiFi to even turn on at all now

Just unlocked, rooted, and flashed with ViperOne 5.0.0 and I'm still experiencing the same problems. What's weird is that after the first boot, when you are asked to connect to a wireless network, my home network shows up, so that tells me the WiFi is on when it boots, but when I tried to connect, it failed.
Then once I was finished with the initial setup, WiFi won't turn back on, even if I go into the settings and try to turn it on manually.