[Q] No WiFi in custom kernels? - Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

WiFi doesn't work with any custom kernels. I tried Dragon, DoW, and Dead Horse flashed over Bionix v 1.2.1, and none of them have WiFi, even after a restart. Re-flashing any official kernel works just fine. Since I don't have data, this kinda neuters my phone. Anyone have any suggestions?

notverycreative said:
WiFi doesn't work with any custom kernels. I tried Dragon, DoW, and Dead Horse flashed over Bionix v 1.2.1, and none of them have WiFi, even after a restart. Re-flashing any official kernel works just fine. Since I don't have data, this kinda neuters my phone. Anyone have any suggestions?
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Try flashing them on a different rom. Deodexed stock is a good place to start.

MWBehr said:
Try flashing them on a different rom. Deodexed stock is a good place to start.
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Aw. In that case, the custom kernels probably aren't worth losing Bionix.

make sure your router isn't set to 5.7ghz only (if you are using an n router)

megatherian said:
make sure your router isn't set to 5.7ghz only (if you are using an n router)
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Oh, I didn't think of that! I'll give it a shot when I get home.

That didn't help. I forgot to clarify that I can connect to the AP and get an IP, but I can't actually load anything.
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Wifi works great for me. It's got to be something with your wifi settings.
Bionix-v1.2
Dragon kernel v4 Test4
Androdena theme

Does your wifi work on stock? If not you might wanna look into some of those radio mods, perhaps similar to the gps antennae issue with poor contact...not sure if they share the same issue though.
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Stock works fine. I'm using KB1 kernel and JL4 modem right now!
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notverycreative said:
Stock works fine. I'm using KB1 kernel and JL4 modem right now!
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Yes, the reason I suggested trying a different rom wasn't so much to give up on bionix, but more to narrow down your issue. This is a unique isue to you, pretty much, so unfortunately you're going to have to do you own troubleshooting.
You can also try reflashing Bionix, which wil likely also fix the issue. More than likely it's something that happened since you flashed your rom that has caused the issue.
Once you reflash, boot up and wait 10 min, then flash the kernel you want. Then make sure your wifi works. If it does, proceed to add back all your apps, etc, but continually make sure your wifi is still working. That's about al I can tell you.

I tried reflashing Bionix 1.2.1 with its default kernel (KB1), and WiFi worked fine. I then later tried Dragon, and it didn't work. If I get the chance I'll try a different ROM. Any suggestions as to a good alternate?

Hm. Flashed DoW and it magically worked. That was odd. Thanks all!

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Looking for a good ROM...?

Im looking for a good rom, where everythings works with no issues. I have tried several but there is always something that doesnt work.
looking for internet tether, OC control and want to make sure bluetooth works.
all the roms i have tried so far are awesome, but there is always one important factor that wont work....i would rather go back to stock and have everything work, rather a rom where something doesnt work? does that make sense?
I've been using XTRsense rom for a month now. I had no problems at all with it and im pretty sure everything works on it atleast from everything ive used. Its also very fast and reliable. The dialer lag is also almost gone which is great cuz i hated that lol
thanks, i will look into that. have you tried bluetooth?
ErisOutlaw99 said:
Im looking for a good rom, where everythings works with no issues. I have tried several but there is always something that doesnt work.
looking for internet tether, OC control and want to make sure bluetooth works.
all the roms i have tried so far are awesome, but there is always one important factor that wont work....i would rather go back to stock and have everything work, rather a rom where something doesnt work? does that make sense?
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Get it? Sense? hahahahahhahaha
Yeah bluetooth works, forgot to mention that
Nikolai2.1 said:
Get it? Sense? hahahahahhahaha
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thats was not funny....ok it was. one thing is i dont want to lose the sense.
I Like both Cyanogen Tazz (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=733897)and KoasFroyo (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=685594) as far as froyo ROMs. Cyan
I haven't used a 2.1 ROM in over 1 month but, Aloysius (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=663893) was amazing.
I use ivans 1.0 and kaosfroyo 31.
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ErisOutlaw99 said:
thats was not funny....ok it was. one thing is i dont want to lose the sense.
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Ivans 1.0 is just like stock but it works good. No problems out of it
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ErisOutlaw99 said:
Im looking for a good rom, where everythings works with no issues. I have tried several but there is always something that doesnt work.
looking for internet tether, OC control and want to make sure bluetooth works.
all the roms i have tried so far are awesome, but there is always one important factor that wont work....i would rather go back to stock and have everything work, rather a rom where something doesnt work? does that make sense?
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Try ivans 1.0 its just like stock but has tether and is fast
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[Q] Clarification on WiFi Issue

I can't seem to control my WiFi radio. It's "stuck" on. I know I've read that this is a known issue but, I'm not exactly clear on the cause. Is this a voodoo issue? I've disabled voodoo and tried a couple different kernels (of course they were voodoo) and a couple different roms. Right now I'm running jt's 11/2 stable voodoo kernel and his super clean rom but the radio is still stuck on.
Can anyone clarify what the problem is and how to fix it?
Barebones test20 issue.
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That happen to me ones and i did one of my backups
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PhoenixPath said:
Barebones test20 issue.
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Unfortunately, I've never loaded Barebones. It's been strickly jt and Dirrks kernels. Guess I'll try one of the non-voodoos and see if it fixes the issue
** UPDATE **
OK, I've tried jt's non-voodoo stable kernel, pulled the battery...everything I can think of. The wireless indicator in the bar is STILL active. It fluctuates occasionally so it appears that the radio is actually on. How do I get this thing to turn off????

Auxura any problems?

Are there any major problems in auxura the newest one? I just flashed it and I'd like to know if there's anything wrong g with it.
Thanks
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xriderx66 said:
are there any major problems in auxura the newest one? I just flashed it and i'd like to know if there's anything wrong g with it.
Thanks
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mms is broken. It's the new herpes for vibrant.
Oh that's no problem I don't use mms anyways anything else
Edit:
Wait... now I can't receive or send pics?
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This is the first 2.2 rom that has given me absolutely no issues.. including battery issues. Seems ultra stable, very snappy response, gps works like a charm.. I couldn't be happier.
I haven't had any more problems sending or receiving mms than I have stock or on any other rom(it has always been a bit buggy)
I used to have axura but I switched I had the worst data connection...really irritTed me so I went to obsidian..
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Silentbtdeadly said:
This is the first 2.2 rom that has given me absolutely no issues.. including battery issues. Seems ultra stable, very snappy response, gps works like a charm.. I couldn't be happier.
I haven't had any more problems sending or receiving mms than I have stock or on any other rom(it has always been a bit buggy)
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Same here so far but I just sent a picture text from my other vibrant to mine and it says downloading and its been 2minutes does this Mean mms wont work for me ?
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I tried 3 roms yesterday (my daughter was home sick, sleeping).
Out of R14, Nero Beta 1, and Axura 2.2....
Axura is SO much better, for me. To be fair to Eugene, I was lazy and did not ODIN to stock before flashing R14.... Nero is not ready yet in my opinion, but it will be amazing. Axura 2.2 is rock solid and fast.
Of course, all of these are going to be irrelevant soon.
I was having problems with it. I was running it without any mods and I always ODIN back to JFD before I flash.
It would randomly just reboot or occasionally hard lock on me.
I ODINed JFD and back to Auxura serveral times, even without restoring my Titanium Backup stuff. I really liked it, but I have no clue why it did that.
I've been using Axura 2.1 for about a week now and haven't noticed any problems. I send probably 200 - 300 SMS a day and 20 - 30 MMS a day. No problems.
It just works, also flashed the JL1 modem = amazing!
INeFFeCTiVE said:
It just works, also flashed the JL1 modem = amazing!
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What difference do you see with that modem?
It seems like with Axura I can hear quiet, high-pitched clicks when I'm talking on the phone.
regarding the modem, I imagine experiences will vary... but I am finally able to get 3g in my office thanks to it.
I'm using axura since 2.0 had been released. so that's a long time i think. so far it didn't let me down. Using JL1 modem.
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Have been using 2.1 for about a week. Had the first 'lock n reboot' today, softwares that I had open at the time are:
Music Player
GPS Test
MapDroyd
SportsTrack
GPS antenna
Must had too many things going on for the CPU to process.
The only real problem for me is after i reboot my phone and i use launcher pro it always has a wait and force close option. It only happens to launcher pro and this rom. It Always happens on the second media scanning it just freezes. I have to kill launcher pro so it could work again.
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Not booting
I installed the ROM and installation got terminated due to error in Line 11 and after that mobile is not starting up. Plz help me
Axura works great for me. Regarding the mms issue. If you install handcent from the market (its free) Then you can send and recieve mms with no problems. One minor problem Ive had, and its only happened 1 or 2 times since Ive installed it is that after turning the phone on it doesnt pick up a signal, stays on searching. But a simple reboot fixes it.
nope no problems
i love axura rom
in my opinion i think is the best
and mms does work for me
Have had gps lock problems, mms problems, and the task manager wont always show the current apparently. Nothing too big though.
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*current apps
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I've had it since the beginning of DEC and no problems. I've used all of Auxura Roms

[EC09][MODEM][ODIN] EC09 Radio/Modem for Odin

Hey everyone,
This is just the modem (radio) file for ODIN. This way you can download this modem separate from the all-in-one ODIN. At this time, I would recommend this modem, but I would NOT recommend the EC09 ROM as it is buggy.
To extract this file, you will need 7zip. It is one of the best zip/LZMA/tar programs for Windows. http://www.7-zip.org/
Instructions
Download 7zip from the link: http://www.7-zip.org/
Download ODIN if you haven't. http://adrynalyne.us/files/odin/Odin3v1.3.exe
Download the package below, and extract it with 7zip.
Open ODIN, and connect your device with the battery out while holding the volume down key.
Click PDA, and select the .tar.md5 file you extracted.
Click Start, and it should flash to your phone.
Put battery back in, and {optional} via Clockwork Mod flash NAMELESS v4 or whatever custom TW Gingerbread ROM you wish! jt1134's CM7, andmer's MIUI, or your ROM of choice.
MD5
ec09-modem.tar.md5.7z = 5ffd2b3ce243948493de400c61230435
Thanks to...
P3Droid for the EC09 Gingerbread Leak
vegittoss15 for pointing out that my checksum was screwed up
Thanks in general to...
Adrynalyne
nemesis2all
jt1134
imnuts
TSM (sbrissen)
navenedrob
and the other devs & irc crew
UPDATE: I added a poll on what you think about EC09's modem.
UPDATE 2: It is recommended to use this modem when running jt1134's CM7 (and I assume andmer's MIUI). Certain things will either not work or not be stable if you use ED-series modems on CM7 mtd due to jt using parts of EC09.
Happy Flashing,
JP Tech
thanks given!
No problem, I'm just giving back to the community!
does it work with miui gb?
godofwar762 said:
does it work with miui gb?
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You can try it. Radios are independent from ROMs and kernels. I haven't tested it, but I don't know if there is a reason to have this radio over say ED04 for MIUI.
Andmer is on ED04, so I would say stick with ED01, ED03, or ED04 radios.
Use this with CM7 mtd and MIUI.
Anyone noticing any improvement with this radio?
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Anyone noticing any improvement with this radio?
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Results on the irc are mixed as far as data speeds. Some had great. Others were clearly slower. You just have to try it for yourself. Your mileage may vary.
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i don't know if radio version effects GPS but changing from DL09 to the EC09 radio gave me a more accurate position. Went from around 100m error inside my house to a 30m error. I did notice that i cannot maintain a fix on all the satellites, constantly dropping one or two and reconnecting. I don't have this fascinate on the network so i cannot give any feedback about data speeds
sorry if you find this nooby
but why do we need 7zip , this file extracted fine with winrar itself ?
This radio has made a huge difference in battery life when in a marginal signal area. I mean HUGE. I went from killing a battery in 8 hours to it lasting over 24 hours. This radio is magic.
Has anyone tried this radio with com rom 2.x? I don't see why it wouldn't work, but one never knows.
If not, I may try it for giggles once I'm near a computer I can use to revert if it breaks everything..
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ssewk2x said:
Has anyone tried this radio with com rom 2.x? I don't see why it wouldn't work, but one never knows.
If not, I may try it for giggles once I'm near a computer I can use to revert if it breaks everything..
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I've tried it; it works perfectly fine.
zeroxg4 said:
I've tried it; it works perfectly fine.
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Observations? Is it any better than any of the others in your opinion?
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garywojdan81 said:
Observations? Is it any better than any of the others in your opinion?
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It seems about the same as ED04 in my experience. Others say it makes GPS super awesome. All in all it seems like a somewhat lateral move.
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I flashed this modem so that I could try the new nameless rom. now the nameless rom made my phone take a dump. I went back to comm rom 2.1 and ec09 seems to be working fine.
Does anyone know of any other roms that will work with this modem?
zeroxg4 said:
It seems about the same as ED04 in my experience. Others say it makes GPS super awesome. All in all it seems like a somewhat lateral move.
Ok, thanks for the info. I'm on comrom2.1 & ed04 now & trying to decide if its worth making the move or should I wait for the sleep issue on cm7 to be resolved.
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I cannot yet comment on any battery impact, but I am running ComRom2.1 and upgraded to this modem a few hours ago. My signal is drastically improved, so there's another in the "it's better" column...
M00NEY said:
I cannot yet comment on any battery impact, but I am running ComRom2.1 and upgraded to this modem a few hours ago. My signal is drastically improved, so there's another in the "it's better" column...
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This modem is oddly awesome. I get better data speeds and signal strength. NO missed calls or anything. AND Google Sky Maps runs 20x faster (NO **** TRY IT). Also I was running TOP from adb shell and the accelerometer seems to actually take less cpu.
Updated to EC09 from ED04 on ComRom 2.1, and don't have any complaints so far. I often get an extra bar of signal, and while my download speed is about the same, I seem to have picked up a healthy 150-200kbps in upload. The real test will be tomorrow at work where I get almost no signal...
EDIT: Yup, love this radio. Getting 1 solid bar with 3G working at work, whereas before I would get absolutely no data connectivity and a soild 90% time without signal
um for some reason i cant flash this.... it alwaise fails... tried like 30 times now literally 30 fcken times

[Q] Using the unlock, backup, lock, and restore method. Works good but no wifi

So I have tried Alien and Joker ROMs and tried using the procedure of keeping 4G by the whole backup and restore procedures. Every time with either ROM wifi is fine under unlocked, but after the lock and restore wifi just shows error on the network connections screen. But 4G is working Any ideas?
TIA.
Blond moment: would a custom kernel stick with this process?
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Hmmmm. It could be because skinny rom has a 1.3 kernel and when you flash back for 4g its hittin that roadblock of the stock kernel is needed... i would say if thats not it try these options clear cache dalvak cache wipe flash skinnyv1, make sure it boots up and has wifi and relock try again.... double check on that kernel thought though and let us know
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fnztakedown said:
Hmmmm. It could be because skinny rom has a 1.3 kernel and when you flash back for 4g its hittin that roadblock of the stock kernel is needed... i would say if thats not it try these options clear cache dalvak cache wipe flash skinnyv1, make sure it boots up and has wifi and relock try again.... double check on that kernel thought though and let us know
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I have cleared and even formatted all partitions still the same issue. Wifi works all the way up to restoring the locked bootloader and restoring the rom. Then 4G works but no wifi.
I am downloading skinny now and will try this today and report.
Thanks.
radrian92 said:
Blond moment: would a custom kernel stick with this process?
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It should as Alien rom was used in the orginal procedure to retain 4G with Alien ROM.
Ok so you got skinny1 to boot with 4G and have his 1.3 kernel working(it is included with skinny)? If thats correct could you enlighten me with the process you took. I miss 4G but I'm a battery freak and like UV and OC but sure miss 4g. Thanks
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radrian92 said:
Ok so you got skinny1 to boot with 4G and have his 1.3 kernel working(it is included with skinny)? If thats correct could you enlighten me with the process you took. I miss 4G but I'm a battery freak and like UV and OC but sure miss 4g. Thanks
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Yes, but the problem is that wifi is broke it just shows error in the settings menu.
You can use the Guide below provided be Lokifish Marz, just replace Alien ROM with Skinny or any other ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227867
I thought 4G and Wifi should work with this, but so far only 4G is working. Wifi just shows error. If you get both to work, let me know what you did. I guess if you have really good 4G every where you go you may not need wifi. I do.
One more thing, after many attempts and playing with different and order of things, I find it more stable and less buggy if you do a factory restore and format system, data, and cache just for good measure. After the like 5 attempt wierd things like the stock boot up animation being retained after flash new ROMs. wiping, and formatting before installing new ROMs fixed this problem.
fnztakedown said:
Hmmmm. It could be because skinny rom has a 1.3 kernel and when you flash back for 4g its hittin that roadblock of the stock kernel is needed... i would say if thats not it try these options clear cache dalvak cache wipe flash skinnyv1, make sure it boots up and has wifi and relock try again.... double check on that kernel thought though and let us know
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Ok, Skinnyrev1 is installed. wifi works and 3G but of course no 4G cause unlocked. Going to relock with stock image install, root, and restore skinnyrev1 backup into the locked bootloader and test. I will let you know soon.
So skinnyRev1 didnt work either, after going back to stock and locking the bootloader again, then restoring the skinnyrev1 rom wifi doesnt work anymore. 4G is working with skinny rev1 but again as with the other ROMs no wifi. I will try a few other things. Anyone else got any other ideas?
TIA
MCHouston said:
So skinnyRev1 didnt work either, after going back to stock and locking the bootloader again, then restoring the skinnyrev1 rom wifi doesnt work anymore. 4G is working with skinny rev1 but again as with the other ROMs no wifi. I will try a few other things. Anyone else got any other ideas?
TIA
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Gonna give this a try tonight. 4G is available pretty much everywhere I go in Orange County All I want is 4G+Kernel=happy camper
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radrian92 said:
Gonna give this a try tonight. 4G is available pretty much everywhere I go in Orange County All I want is 4G+Kernel=happy camper
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Well good news, I think I got it figured out going to do some finally testing. But I have SkinnyRev1 working with 4G,3G,Wifi and all the other goodies this custom ROM has. Going to do a few reboots and restores and I will let you know.
MCHouston said:
Well good news, I think I got it figured out going to do some finally testing. But I have SkinnyRev1 working with 4G,3G,Wifi and all the other goodies this custom ROM has. Going to do a few reboots and restores and I will let you know.
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What about the kernel? Have you played with it? Overclock? undervolt? Let me know how it goes for you.
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What about the kernel? Have you played with it? Overclock? undervolt? Let me know how it goes for you.
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Kernel is 1.3 OC part of the Skinnyrev1.
After you go through the procedure I linked earlier in the thread, your wifi my stop working just do this.
1. Put phone in airplane mode
2. Reboot
3. Turn on wifi and connect to your network
4. Download bloat freezer from the market
5. Freeze SprintOmaDm
6. Turn off airplane mode so your cell radios are turned back on
7. Test and Done

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