WiFi Help? - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So I need help figuring out what is going on with my phones WiFi. Here is the back story of whats going on:
-Have and Atrix 4G, obviously.
-Unlocked the boot loader and rooted the phone a few weeks after the 2.3.4 update using the method HERE (though now my phone says its version is 2.3.7 and I don’t know how that happened)
-Flashed the Alien ROM and Theme
Everything went great and I continued to love my phone until about 3 or 4 weeks ago when my WiFi stopped working. I want to make it perfectly clear I HAVE searched the forums here and found a lot of others with problems people are having with the WiFi; however, none of them describe the problem I am having, which is:
-I turn the WiFi on, either by the settings menu or through some sort of switch or trigger app.
-It says turning on WiFi and after four or five seconds of turning on it says error.
-Have the time it crashes my phone.
The crashing my phone made me think it is some sort of “software” problem so I reflashed the Alien ROM but the problem continued so I flashed the CyanogenMod 7 from HERE (VERY GREAT ROM BTW) and the problem STILL CONTINUES!!
So what I would like to know is:
-If this is a software problem what needs to be done?
-And if the answer to both is no your up the creek without a paddle what the heck can I do about this?
Thanks for any help y’all can give me.

I didn't experience these issues specifically but I did have wifi issues, especially after GB was released. What I did was change my router to use "G" protocol instead of "N". This is just a suggestion and is only relevant if you have an "N" router.
Roche173 said:
So I need help figuring out what is going on with my phones WiFi. Here is the back story of whats going on:
-Have and Atrix 4G, obviously.
-Unlocked the boot loader and rooted the phone a few weeks after the 2.3.4 update using the method HERE (though now my phone says its version is 2.3.7 and I don’t know how that happened)
-Flashed the Alien ROM and Theme
Everything went great and I continued to love my phone until about 3 or 4 weeks ago when my WiFi stopped working. I want to make it perfectly clear I HAVE searched the forums here and found a lot of others with problems people are having with the WiFi; however, none of them describe the problem I am having, which is:
-I turn the WiFi on, either by the settings menu or through some sort of switch or trigger app.
-It says turning on WiFi and after four or five seconds of turning on it says error.
-Have the time it crashes my phone.
The crashing my phone made me think it is some sort of “software” problem so I reflashed the Alien ROM but the problem continued so I flashed the CyanogenMod 7 from HERE (VERY GREAT ROM BTW) and the problem STILL CONTINUES!!
So what I would like to know is:
-If this is a software problem what needs to be done?
-And if the answer to both is no your up the creek without a paddle what the heck can I do about this?
Thanks for any help y’all can give me.
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Yeah i'm having this problem as well. I did some troubleshooting and this is what worked for me. I used the 1.77.36p baseband and used all manual settings for my home wifi settings. Here is the link to the other thread showing what I did. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1394704 Seemed to happen after flashing the darkside 4 rom so could be related to custom roms but others are saying it is hardware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1235396.html

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SOD problems starting from WIFI

Hey all!
Just started this thread to explain something about SOD and phone SHUT DOWNS by itself.
I was NEVER BEFORE have these problems, like SOD or SHUT DOWN phone by itself, till now. I sure that it was related to one WIFI program, what I downloaded yesterday(Unlock With Wifi). Today I activated the app and I have phone SHUT DOWN by itself, like 3 times in hour. If I disabled the app, I solved the problem(for now I already UNINSTALLED that app).
Now I sure, that our SOD and S.DOWN problem not hardware problem, but SOFTWARE related problem.
I want to say you all, who have SOD or S.D...., look what app you have installed(what can use wifi) or in phone settings and try several times to configure your wifi(one of most: dont but your wifi to sleep, when screen is OFF), untill you solve you problem.
If you too know some examples, from you experience, then share with us here!
THX for reading!
Hope it will HELP someone.
CHEERS!
I'll try if turning off wifi will help. It should if this is wifi related problem.
JiiJii said:
I'll try if turning off wifi will help. It should if this is wifi related problem.
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Hey!
Like I sayed, just try different things with WIFI settings. I think turning OFF wifi, will solve the problem, until you turning it back(when you have the problems). We will see, dose it solve the problem, if you turn OFF WIFI.
CHEERS!
You got the nail on spot. I was also in the same impression with SOD. Till now I'm not able to Figure out the app which cause this. But yes this is software issue rather than hardware. I also read else where that the SOD cause because of the lower voltage supplied to processor during sleep with which its not able to get itself up from sleep. Not sure...
I have a app that turns the wifi off when I lock the screen (dont remember which one of my apps!) so I havent experience it for awhile.
Sleep as an droid has a feature that shuts down the sleep tracker at a certain procentage (I chose 20%), instead of shutting the sleep tracker down, it shuts down the whole phone. Both of the times that i got SOD my phone had 20% left of its battery, so it was pretty obvious what caused it.
Sleep bot tracker is a great app if you forget to shut down your wi-fi before going to bed. Make it a habit to track your sleeping time, in the same time ull make it a habit to turn you wifi off. It has a built in function that shuts off the wifi when u start tracking your sleeping time. This app does not bring you and SOD.
What, but the general advise to sod had always been to check wifi always on...
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consegregate said:
What, but the general advise to sod had always been to check wifi always on...
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The topic been active in other threads so that's why the OP is taking this up I believe.
casiocas said:
Hey all!
Just started this thread to explain something about SOD and phone SHUT DOWNS by itself.
I was NEVER BEFORE have these problems, like SOD or SHUT DOWN phone by itself, till now. I sure that it was related to one WIFI program, what I downloaded yesterday(Unlock With Wifi). Today I activated the app and I have phone SHUT DOWN by itself, like 3 times in hour. If I disabled the app, I solved the problem(for now I already UNINSTALLED that app).
Now I sure, that our SOD and S.DOWN problem not hardware problem, but SOFTWARE related problem.
I want to say you all, who have SOD or S.D...., look what app you have installed(what can use wifi) or in phone settings and try several times to configure your wifi(one of most: dont but your wifi to sleep, when screen is OFF), untill you solve you problem.
If you too know some examples, from you experience, then share with us here!
THX for reading!
Hope it will HELP someone.
CHEERS!
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I noticed that this problem is only for those who are using the older firmwares including XXKPH or the ROMs whose base are 2.3.4 KPH.
Haven't encountered this problem in the Samsung July 2011 release of 2.3.3 (KPN). But I guess, this is a good post for those who are still experiencing this.
For now, I'm just happy with KPN (that's why I'm not as active before here in the forums).
Before I flashed to 2.3.4 KPH, my Wifi worked flawlessly.
Now my Wifi reception is extremely limited (I have to be in direct line of sight to the router within 2 meters to be able to get a stable connection)
and
I get those dreaded SoDs (sleep of deaths).
My question:
Is it possible to flash only the modem file of 2.3.3 to try whether that works?
If yes, will my current system be wiped if I only flash the modem file?
kiudee said:
Before I flashed to 2.3.4 KPH, my Wifi worked flawlessly.
Now my Wifi reception is extremely limited (I have to be in direct line of sight to the router within 2 meters to be able to get a stable connection)
and
I get those dreaded SoDs (sleep of deaths).
My question:
Is it possible to flash only the modem file of 2.3.3 to try whether that works?
If yes, will my current system be wiped if I only flash the modem file?
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If you don't use the video chat in Google Talk, then why not just flash 2.3.3 KPN?
The only new feature in 2.3.4 is the video chat in Google talk. Most bug fixes are now in the July 2011 release of 2.3.3 KPN.
Yes, I'm contemplating to do that.
But as I've spent a bit over a weeks time to set my system up, I would like to know if it's possible to just flash the modem without touching the already working system.
edit: I see KPN is a single file flash, so I won't be able to flash only the modem. Ok, backup and downgrade it is.
I've only experienced SOD once... But I always have wifi off. Just on when I'm going to use it. Afterwards I turn it off and good bye SOD issue
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kiudee said:
Yes, I'm contemplating to do that.
But as I've spent a bit over a weeks time to set my system up, I would like to know if it's possible to just flash the modem without touching the already working system.
edit: I see KPN is a single file flash, so I won't be able to flash only the modem. Ok, backup and downgrade it is.
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Hey!
Dont know exactly, but I think that you can restore your system settings and other system things, with TITANIUM BACKUP. Backup the ALL SYSTEM DATA in batch menu. Go to TITANIUM BACKUP>Menu>batch. Pick: backup all system data and RUN THE BATCH. After that, flash you ROM(what ever you want) and try to restore all system settings from TITANIUM B.. Ofcourse, what ever happens, I suggesting you do NANDROID BACKUP from CWM recovery, before you start anything. If nothing works(or **** happens), you can RESTORE ALL FROM NANDROID BACKUP.
CHEERS!
Update: I flashed 2.3.3 KPN and did a factory reset.
The SOD problems are gone now,
but
the bad wifi reception still remains. (Connection to router only works within an extremely close range)
If I cannot find a fix for this problem I might try out a froyo firmware.
Did anybody have a similar problem? Would really appreciate some hints.
kiudee said:
Update: I flashed 2.3.3 KPN and did a factory reset.
The SOD problems are gone now,
but
the bad wifi reception still remains. (Connection to router only works within an extremely close range)
If I cannot find a fix for this problem I might try out a froyo firmware.
Did anybody have a similar problem? Would really appreciate some hints.
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Hey!
I think its not ROM-s problem. Try look your Router settings and phone settings. I think something is not right in PHONE or ROUTER settings. Not seen this kinde of problem YET, with ANY ROM. Try to look.
One question: dose you not DROP you phone or similar? I seen little problems can happen, even nothing SERIOUS was done(like speaker, wifi and other HARDWARE problems).
CHEERS!
kiudee said:
Update: I flashed 2.3.3 KPN and did a factory reset.
The SOD problems are gone now,
but
the bad wifi reception still remains. (Connection to router only works within an extremely close range)
If I cannot find a fix for this problem I might try out a froyo firmware.
Did anybody have a similar problem? Would really appreciate some hints.
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Froyo will not help i think. I had all the mentioned problems in Froyo aswell. That's why i flashed to KPH and now KPN for eventually.
From my 3 days experience with Froyo i never experienced SOD.
I don have any sod problems.
BUT,sometimes my phone vibrates 3 times n then goes to Samsung bootlogo,den homescreen comes up n mediascanner starts.. (I ges this is called soft resetting)
Any solutions to get rid of this???
M in stock froyo rom..
Any help ll b appreciated...
Thanks
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i had SOD with bluetooth turned on((((((((((((((((((((((((((
apps i downloaded are:
whatsapp
twitter
Facebook
im+ pro
dolphin browser
barcode reader
go launcher ex
my phone was rooted and running on 2.3.4 KPH. i had 3 SODs today but i never have any sods when i am at home. i have no idea which one(s) cause SOD.
today i flashed with coderom v2 (formatted sd and wiped internal memory and cache) i will see if sods keep on coming. if they do happen, then i am going to try KPN

[Bad day] i9100 wifi issues

Hi!. Today is a bad day for me My wifi sucks. Yesterday evening I could use it to video call with my friends. This morning when I turned on the wifi, it turned off after a few seconds, it could not scan the wifi at home.
I thought it's a rom issues so I flash stock KG1 but it's still turning off. I flash CF root KG1 kernel and get an error when trying to turn the wifi on and the phone hangs.
Now im on Leomar V2.4 with Luzl v12 built 25 and the wifi is still turning off, no network found
I've read alot about this issues, tried every ways, kernel but nothing changes;(
SBD, please help me
try flashing other radios
reboot the phone.
jdmcivic said:
try flashing other radios
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Flashing another modem makes my phone hang when turning on wifi.
it says " activity wifi setting is not responding"
Sh!t hit the fan
Try every single way but it's still not working...
sbd please help me
sbd please help me
One Factory reset
Two Install stock rom
Three return to service centre mentioning that you have read a lot about these issues you have .
jje
Make sure your WiFi is not using any channels above 11. If so, the stock firmware is able to briefly scan and find the wireless but not connect.
I had/have the same issue and the only way to fix was to change my wireless to use a lower channel and not auto switch channels.
Turns out this was (I believe) a limit in 2.3.3. Though I've tested on 2.3.4 (Nexus S) and this has the same issue.
I posted a similar problem else where and one person responded saying that (the leaked ) stock 2.3.4 firmware in wireless -> advanced settings has an option to set Regulatory <something> that allows all channels to be used.
Hope this helps,
I got a same issue. And, I had changed a lot of ROMs but still in this condition. Did you found the solution? Thank you very much
I get the same issue...
When i go to wifi settings and turn it on, it starts scanning and seconds later it turns off. Sometimes it won't even turn on and i have to make a hard reset.
Tried different ROMs and android versions but that was to no avail...
Any ideas?
my s2 also have problem on wifi and hotspot.. when i try to switch on the hotspot.. there is an error underneath.
can somebody help?
i oso flashed 2.3.3 and 2.3.4 firmware but jus no help..
Found any solution ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335738

[Q] Sleep Of Death On Galaxy Ace

Hello xda-developers.
So I have some bug or something on my Samsung Galaxy Ace (GT-S5830), it's called the sleep of death if I'm correct. Well I had a stock from (2.2.1 floyo) preloaded on my device and i heard that (2.3.3) should work better on my device so i upgraded it and noticed the screen of death and it kinda worries me what to do about it. I've tried also custom roms and they were pritty buggy so i installed some stocked floyo back on and upgraded via Kies to 2.3.3 but it seems the bug is back :S. It happend like 4-5x times today so I was woundering if any one had any fixes or and thing that might help?
Thanks for the replay.
Sorry for bad english and my first post btw .
Sleep off death (SOD) is rare on a stock firmware
Tried to do a wipe data/factory reset?
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I tried it on that first os when i got SOD but when the os is clean like installed it works great didn't get any problems... but when i install some programs when i turn the screen of it goes to a sleep and can't do any thing ... it's like its off but it rings if any one calls me, but it doesn't show when I turn it on that any one called me.
It's kinda annyoing when you try to do something on your phone (try calling some one) and the screen doesn't come on again...
I has woundering if there is any solution or any thing.
Sorry for bad english.
Hey!
just read THIS.
CHEERS!
thx casiocas ... so i see that i'm not just one of the "unlocky" i guess ther's a problem in the software
Anyone who's SoD just started recently, did you enable overscroll glow?
Because my SoD started right after enabling it.
When going back they are gone.
Tap-a-talked from my Galaxy Ace
No not since i enabled overscroll, but when i flashed cf-root it started. Back on stock again there gone now 4 two weeks.
Cheers.
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Solution for SOD caused by WiFi
I always had SODs with every ROM i tried (stock / updated stock / VillianROM / FirstUA)...
The solution for me was to install 'Advanced Wifi Lock'! I'm now using it with FirstUA 1.2 ROM for almost 2 weeks now without any SOD!
Search for it in the Market and see if it works for you!
@Hatshipuh : Then try this solution! I had the same problems!
The problem for me is just the occurence of SoD when I have Wifi on and connected, and then e.g. walk out of range, so Wifi still on but not connected. Then it shuts off within 30min. I just have to not forget to turn Wifi off when I don't use it or no signal.
Still never had SoD while Wifi is connected though, no matter the display is turned on or not, so no need for Wifi Lock.
But that's only after enabling overscroll glow.
i have been sod free since i flashed to stock 2.3.3 kpn. its been 2 weeks
adoy said:
The solution for me was to install 'Advanced Wifi Lock'! I'm now using it with FirstUA 1.2 ROM for almost 2 weeks now without any SOD!
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I think it's interesting to let wifi turned on.
If there's an available network, the phone syncs and stuff. If there isn't, then it does nothing.
What does this Advanced Wifi Lock do?
I've noticed my phone just have the SoD when it lost the Wifi connection. It was happening with stock Rom as well. Now I'm using Glsmt.
first ua
I had SOD like a 8 times for a week but i have not it anymore because i have flashed First UA Rom last week.Seems to be very very stable rom. Try it guys very smooth and stable and also the speed is just amazing.

MIUI nonstop vibrating.

I've searched and couldn't find. My bad if i missed it.
So I flashed MIUI and followed the steps of each MIUI rom thread. Everything works perfectly except for one thing. The GPS. It seems that everyone gets the gps to work except for me o.o. well it worked once but after that each time i load up the gps, the app freezes and my phone keeps vibrating. (i have to set the phone to silent using volume keys to stop it) after i stop it every time i hit my home key it vibrates again, nonstop. then everything i try to start up FCs anyone got a solution for this ?
i tried the privacy>reset phone thing but didnt work either.
i've also tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1370910
by the way i tested this with other roms. every rom i tried it on worked. the only roms that didnt are the MIUIs (all of em)
and no i did not drop the phone in water nor is there any sort of damages to the phone.
Have you tried other kernels, my Galaxy Brethren?
yes. i've tried just about every kernel that supports miui.
BUMPPP
10charrrrrrrrr
Odin to stock. Upgtade to a custom 2.2 rom flash Miui from there
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If you are gettting it with Google maps - I think its a known bug. I got it all the time to.
Try flashing MIUI via my guide.
So it seems like there are two threads about the exact same issue. Here is the same answer repeated again:
I had this same problem for awhile. I used the Yet Another GPS fix and after that I would wipe the GPS data and force it to download new data. This would fix it every time.
THEN today I updated to the new MIUI-112300 and it worked first try without me having to tweak anything.
Good luck!
I've had the same problem - Using Lithium 360 (another MIUI) rom. I haven't checked to see if it's still happening after updating to Volt.
since I don't need GPS too often, it's usually off but last I checked I still had this issue going into Google Navigation I believe.
I'll try Lizeroy's fix and check it out today.

Data / Wifi / Bluetooth not working

I have read thru a few threads, but they all vary so I am not sure if this is the same issue so i apologize in advance if there is a thread with an answer somewhere...I certainly hope it is not a hardware issue!!...ugh..
I recently flashed Nottach's ROM to my Atrix 4G (excellent ROM!) and was in the process of loading apps and "fine tuning" it to my style and preference when I noticed that my WiFi, Bluetooh and Data are no longer working. I didnt install anything other than a couple of apps that I have been using (GoLauncher, ADW Locker, etc.) so I am not sure why everything stopped working.
I can still make and receive calls and text messages, but I am unable to connect to WiFi ( it sees WiFi signals but it doesnt get past "Obatining IP Address"). Bluetooh enables and disables right away. And I dont see any activity from the Data icon.
I have tried reflashing the ROM, Factory Reset, Wiping Partition/Dalvik, Resetting Permissions, etc. but none of these seem to have an effect on the issue.
I have seen other posts in various forums where some one mentions similar issues and they talk about flashing the antenna via RSD to get it to work, but links to the antenna ROM all seem to be broken.
Any help in getting this resolved would be GREATLY appreciated!
FYI - My phone is Unlocked and I believe it is still Rooted.
Thanks!
Well.. after playing around with reinstalling the ROM I set the Kernal back to Stock AT&T and everything appears to be working again.
So I think the fact that I was using the Faux 1.3Ghz kernal may have caused the issue, which is odd since everything was working fine for about a day before the problem started happening.
Oh well.. i will play around with different kernals to see if there may be a compatability issue some where.
Hopefully this info helps others.

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