WiFi Connection issues - HTC Amaze 4G

Hey, guys.
I'm having some WiFi woes. First (after some trouble) I installed the official OTA update to ICS via the bootloader. I had an issue where my phone would only connect to WiFi if I prompted it to. If I step outside the WiFi zone, or even walk into an area with a different WAP (like at work) it'll disconnect and won't connect again until I turn the WiFi off and then on again. Now, I've installed Project Butter Speed ROM 6.0, and I'm having the same issues. My old G2 would connect flawlessly whenever I got in range of a WiFi network - no prompt from me, just saw it and connected.
Couple more points:
* WiFi is set to always on, even when screen is off.
* On both ROMs, I've checked the "Best Wi-Fi performance" option in the wireless advanced settings. (Does that actually do anything?)
Thanks!
P.S.
I had a choice, here: Resurrect this old thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25303368&highlight=wifi#post25303368), or make a new one. Sorry if I've made the frowned upon choice.

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I'm having the same problem with SpeedRom 7.8 are you getting the same problem and if not did you find a fix? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I live off of wifi and I hate turning it on and off!

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I am on NRGZ Rom and faux kernel and I do not have this problem
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Yeah, I'm using Speed Rom 7.8 on the stock kernel, and I'm still having the issue. I ended up going another route: I purchased some NFC tags online (link below), and programmed one using "NFC Task Launcher" to turn the WiFi off and back on again. Then, I attached the tag to a little stand where I keep my phone on my desk at work. This way, I just pass it over the tag, and in about 10-15 seconds, it reconnects; I don't have to manually do it. Not the best solution, but one that works for me until a more permanent solution is found.
I may actually attempt to write myself a little widget that I can hit on my homescreen to toggle the WiFi off and on again. If anyone knows of anything that does this already, please let me know. It connects to my home WiFi about 80% of the time. Right now, I'm just living with it.
I remember reading an article on T-Mobile's forums where people complained about this. Apparently, HTC confirmed that it was a firmware issue with the WiFi, but hasn't done a blasted thing about it! Really frustrates me; they make solid phones, but the way they handle their software is absurd! They don't release the source on an open-source platform, they don't give you the option for a Sense-free overlay, and they DON'T FIX THE ISSUES WITH THE PHONES THEY'VE ALREADY PRODUCED. Honestly, for as much as I love the build and camera on the Amaze, if the new Nexus is anything like it, I'm ditching HTC alltogether. They will have lost a customer permanently. I wish there was a way I could let them know.
Anyway, in case you want to check out my alternate method:
NFC Task Launcher: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DMsImNvbS5qd3NvZnQubmZjYWN0aW9ubGF1bmNoZXIiXQ..
NFC Tags: http://www.amazon.com/PREFORMATTED-...UTF8&qid=1349358760&sr=8-11&keywords=nfc+tags
I might also add that you can do some pretty cool stuff with these tags. For instance, I also have another one on my desk at work that, when scanned, turns off WiFi and turns on GPS for my route home. Many people use it to connect Bluetooth devices, queue up music playlists, launch navigation, etc. There's some really neat stuff you can do; I'm hoping NFC sticks around for a while.
Also, one more quick note: Because I love the website, and because this does make a great little universal stand, here's the phone stand that I'm using: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/eb42/?srp=9
Let me know if you guys come up with some other good suggestions! I'm not looking to switch ROMs, because I REALLY like Speed Rom....
Thanks! :highfive:

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Thanks for the awesome response. Really elaborate. That's a cool set up you got there. It wouldn't be as practical for me since I'm always one the move from one place to another at school. I was wondering if there is something that controls the wifi in the zip file that we would be able to pin point and swap it out with a rom that works. I tried out CM10 and the wifi auto connects for me, but I dropped them because they don't have any data (required for picture messages?).

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Hmm this seems to be a kernel issue because cm10 uses aosp kernel and you also mentioned that HTC has acknowledged this problem which leads me to think the issue is with stock kernel. I have never had this issue but then again I never use stock kernel I use faux latest kernel and no issues with auto connection. So try flashing faux kernel on any sense based rom
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hatlesssandman said:
Hmm this seems to be a kernel issue because cm10 uses aosp kernel and you also mentioned that HTC has acknowledged this problem which leads me to think the issue is with stock kernel. I have never had this issue but then again I never use stock kernel I use faux latest kernel and no issues with auto connection. So try flashing faux kernel on any sense based rom
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I'm completely a noob when it comes to flashing kernels - can I just flash a new kernel and pick up right where I am with the ROM, or do I have to reflash the ROM after flashing a new kernel?
Thanks! I would LOVE to have this problem corrected!

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Well I always flash a different kernel right after I flash a rom minimizes chances of boot loops and it's a lot faster to load up initially however you can flash a kernel right now on top of your current rom without a wipe but like I said the failure rate is higher from what I have noticed from past experiences or sometimes parts of the phone don't work the way they should (like wifi or bluetooth). Give it a shot if it doesn't work just wipe everything flash your rom and right after flash your kernel.
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Oh always flash a kernel after you flash the rom not before it (otherwise the kernel in the rom will overwrite the kernel you flashed)
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hatlesssandman said:
Well I always flash a different kernel right after I flash a rom minimizes chances of boot loops and it's a lot faster to load up initially however you can flash a kernel right now on top of your current rom without a wipe but like I said the failure rate is higher from what I have noticed from past experiences or sometimes parts of the phone don't work the way they should (like wifi or bluetooth). Give it a shot if it doesn't work just wipe everything flash your rom and right after flash your kernel.
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Oh always flash a kernel after you flash the rom not before it (otherwise the kernel in the rom will overwrite the kernel you flashed)
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Thanks for all the advice, man! I'm going to try faux kernel, because that seems to be the best and most popular. There are some debates about what the best version is; got any advice on that?
Also, good grief! After a good few minutes of searching, I can't find the thread for faux kernel....

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http://faux.androidro.ms/ruby-faux123-kernel-v022.zip
I have had no issues with this version (latest one I believe) along with speedrom7.8 you will be quite pleased. I do advise to put min cpu speed at 384 mhz and not 192 (which is default in faux kernel) to avoid random shutdowns /screen of death issues
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Did it work?
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hatlesssandman said:
Did it work?
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Apparently not...
I flashed the kernel and cleared the Dalvik cache, (didn't reinstall the ROM) and it still isn't auto-connecting to the WiFi. I'm thinking that I'll clear the WiFi data, reflash the kernel, and see if that helps.
Thanks again for all your help so far!
--Edit--
Doesn't look like that worked, either. (sigh)

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Just format everything except sd card flash your rom and then flash the kernel as this shouldn't be an issue with the phone heck I sometimes turn off wifi so it doesn't automatically connect if I don't need it lol
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takingflight005 said:
Apparently not...
I flashed the kernel and cleared the Dalvik cache, (didn't reinstall the ROM) and it still isn't auto-connecting to the WiFi. I'm thinking that I'll clear the WiFi data, reflash the kernel, and see if that helps.
Thanks again for all your help so far!
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Doesn't look like that worked, either. (sigh)
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Are you sure faux kernel flashed right? And what rom are you running?
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Yeah check inside system settings about phone and check what kernel you are on and post it in the thread it should look like the screen shot I have attached after flashing speed rom 7.8 and faux kernel.
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hatlesssandman said:
Yeah check inside system settings about phone and check what kernel you are on and post it in the thread it should look like the screen shot I have attached after flashing speed rom 7.8 and faux kernel.
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My "About phone" looks like it says the same. Nothing seemed to have gone wrong with the kernel flash. Also, people have been talking about not being able to use Bluetooth w/ version 23 of Faux kernel, and needing to switch to an older one. I'm wondering about doing the same, because of the WiFi issues and the fact that I couldn't connect to a headset a few days ago.

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Hmm I am using v22 so I don't know about that (I don't update something if I am getting what I need /want from it) and bluetooth works with v22
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hatlesssandman said:
Hmm I am using v22 so I don't know about that (I don't update something if I am getting what I need /want from it) and bluetooth works with v22
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So am I using 22 or 23? I can't tell just from the number in the about phone menu.
(sigh) I was really hoping that I wouldn't have to reinstall the ROM from scratch. All the little nuances about your phone that you set up, you know? E-Mail updates schedules (I have 4 labels that I have different rules for), ringtones, etc. Not to mention, I barely slept last night, lol. Not something you want to do when you're tired.
Is there a WiFi config file that I could reset, or something along those lines?
Once again, thanks for all the help and suggestions.

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So I tried out v19, 21 and 22 of faux kernel and no change. Note: all I did was load into recovery mode and install from zip using 4ext. I did not want to try a full wipe for the same reason mentioned by takingflight

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I just thought of something: Do you need to be S-OFF in order to fully and/or successfully flash a kernel? I'm still S-ON.
Could this be the issue?