WiFi problem - Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A

Hello friends is there any way to increase the WiFi connectivity?? I'm currently using Real ICS lite r4 and kernal panic.
My friend uses the laptop's WiFi greatly all the time but my st15i can't even connect to the WiFi.. I thought laptops have high connectivity than mobile but his Samsung galaxy ace also connects to WiFi and he can browse with ease(though he can't download). The WiFi is common WiFi in our hostel campus, its security is open but we have to input the ip address manualy in order to connect. So is there any app for that? Or is there any tweaks?
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ariftwister said:
Hello friends is there any way to increase the WiFi connectivity?? I'm currently using Real ICS lite r4 and kernal panic.
My friend uses the laptop's WiFi greatly all the time but my st15i can't even connect to the WiFi.. I thought laptops have high connectivity than mobile but his Samsung galaxy ace also connects to WiFi and he can browse with ease(though he can't download). The WiFi is common WiFi in our hostel campus, its security is open but we have to input the ip address manualy in order to connect. So is there any app for that? Or is there any tweaks?
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There are few tweaks in tiwlan.ini. Check my tutorial in my sig.
That's all you can do. The max you can get from your phone, you would have to do deep kernel editing to make the wifi stronger, at the same time hoping to not f**k it up.

Someguyfromhell said:
There are few tweaks in tiwlan.ini. Check my tutorial in my sig.
That's all you can do. The max you can get from your phone, you would have to do deep kernel editing to make the wifi stronger, at the same time hoping to not f**k it up.
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Checked it, its already changed to the values you mentioned , bro...:banghead:
No luck..
(btw I'm using a custom rom)
I actually tried many custom ROM and Custom Kernal still I can't use the WiFi....
Im worried that often flashing Kernal and Rom degrades my mobile.. Is it true? Is there limit for flashing?
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ariftwister said:
Checked it, its already changed to the values you mentioned , bro...:banghead:
No luck..
(btw I'm using a custom rom)
I actually tried many custom ROM and Custom Kernal still I can't use the WiFi....
Im worried that often flashing Kernal and Rom degrades my mobile.. Is it true? Is there limit for flashing?
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I think that's maybe a bit true but not so to be counting on every change you make to your phone. I have friends that test ROM's with their Xperia mini Pro and use them as main phone and they have no problem with battery life or device. So you can try out Kernels and ROM's but be careful in the way you do it
Good Luck!

ariftwister said:
Im worried that often flashing Kernal and Rom degrades my mobile.. Is it true? Is there limit for flashing?
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Hmmmmm does often using your phone corrupt your memory card? Does often using your computer corrupt your hard drive? You can't really say! Failure of a memory storage device depends on numerous factors. Every memory storage device fails someday but that someday is unpredictable and that day must be atleast few years away (you are not going to use the same phone for another 6 years, are you???)
#pitchblack5691#

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Hmmmmm does often using your phone corrupt your memory card? Does often using your computer corrupt your hard drive? You can't really say! Failure of a memory storage device depends on numerous factors. Every memory storage device fails someday but that someday is unpredictable and that day must be atleast few years away (you are not going to use the same phone for another 6 years, are you???)
#pitchblack5691#
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Okay.. Got it..
Thanks for clearing my doubt...:thumbup:
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I think that's maybe a bit true but not so to be counting on every change you make to your phone. I have friends that test ROM's with their Xperia mini Pro and use them as main phone and they have no problem with battery life or device. So you can try out Kernels and ROM's but be careful in the way you do it
Good Luck!
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Thanks :thumbup:
Now I will flash only if necessary
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Will Wifi finally work now??

When samsung finally releases the source code to the official froyo update and our Devs make one of their stunning custom roms does this mean my wifi connection will finally work again?? It never worked with any custom rom out there and I tried several. Only with the stock eclair rom would it work. Annoying but luckily I didn't need it often
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It might be your router thats the issue. I have never had any trouble connecting to any wifi spots whether it be at my house our anywhere else.
badaphooko01 said:
It might be your router thats the issue. I have never had any trouble connecting to any wifi spots whether it be at my house our anywhere else.
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That's what's weird about. I can connect to my router on stock rom. Just did last night. Then flashed bionix(never worked with any rom) and now I can't connect to my router. But the other day I was running nero and was able to connect to mcdonalds free wifi. So now im confused. Its something with the combination of my router and custom roms cuz stock rom works fine.
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I have used a dozen different roms and have never once had a wifi problem. I cant imagine what the problem is, but you have one on your side.
Im boggled. I have no clue what to do.
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jrod33084 said:
When samsung finally releases the source code to the official froyo update and our Devs make one of their stunning custom roms does this mean my wifi connection will finally work again?? It never worked with any custom rom out there and I tried several. Only with the stock eclair rom would it work. Annoying but luckily I didn't need it often
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Try this ..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888417
dan0zone said:
Try this ..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888417
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Or if this doesn't work, set up a static ip on your phone: menu>settings>wireless> wifi> press menu softkey> advanced> Check static ip and set it according to your router.
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Thanks guys I will try this as soon as I get home and let you know how it goes
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The deleting of the two files didn't work for me either. Actually the second file (dhcp_list) wasn't even in my files. Only the first. When I try and connect I don't even get to the 'obtaining ip address'. It just says connecting then says disconnected. It loops saying that. Thanks for the info tho guys
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WiFi Direct

So I'm a bit pi**ed off that WiFi Direct isn't in ICS, A few days ago I'm sure I saw a ROM or something where the person who made it had somehow got WiFi Direct into it but now I can't find it, Don't remember the name of the ROM or anything so any help there would be greatly appreciated.
Also on my last phone, A Nexus S, It was possible to just flash certain parts of a ROM onto my phone without having to flash the whole thing, Kind of like a mix 'n' match ROM, Sort of, Would it be possible for anyone to figure out the code or whatever for WiFi Direct from another phone then make it into a flashable file to put on the XS ?
You can't add it that simply. AOSP ROMs will have it though.
So this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780338 for example would have Wifi Direct enabled ?
cracksquirrel said:
So this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780338 for example would have Wifi Direct enabled ?
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I haven't used it myself so I'm not sure if it's working yet, but it's definitely possible.
Cheers, I'll give it a go
what is this wifi direct exactly?
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JoelChrist_ said:
what is this wifi direct exactly?
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Bluetooth but faster and with more range, plus it can do other things aswell.
and it is working in FXP130- CM9.0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594053 But then there is no NFC

WiFi totally gone from Atrix after unlock - flash

Hello,
I'm going nuts trying to figure out how to fix my Atrix 4G (AT&T).
I Rooted > Unlocked my Atrix and installed the Touch version of CWM and flashed CM9 and it all seemed perfect.
However it seems all the WiFi drivers are gone.
Trying to turn on WiFi simply makes my Atrix reboot. Trying to use some WiFi tethering tools give back a 'no Wpa supplicant' error.
The phone works perfectly except for the fact it has zero WiFi capability now.
I flashed other ROMs like MIUI, and AOKP to no avail, same issue, no wifi.
I flashed the Stock ATT ROM via a fruitcake thinking it will 'reinstall' my wifi drivers but i was mistaken.
Anyone have any ideas how to get WiFi drivers installed again? Why wouldnt the ROMs have that already?
Bit confused and would appreciate any help.
Does ur bluetooth works?
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dulexetina said:
Does ur bluetooth works?
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Bluetooth also doesnt work and causes a reboot too if I attempt to turn it on.
In that case, your wifi/bt chip is likely burnt. Sorry.
There's no fix, this is a hardware problem.
ravilov said:
In that case, your wifi/bt chip is likely burnt. Sorry.
There's no fix, this is a hardware problem.
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Yeah this is familiar issue with this phone... sorry man but there is no way to fix it,just replacing the mainboard fixes it
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maggedo said:
Move to Q & A
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Another moderator? When were you appointed? Next time just 'report' and move on.

Changing roms frequently

Is changing my rom frequently harmful for my ray??
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in long run, yes. flash memory got a read/write cycle limit too until it fails.
but that could be years before it actually happen, by that time u probably consider getting a new phone, or already got one. to quote from wikipedia
Some allow up to 100,000 write/erase cycles
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U have a very contagious disease called ORD. (its true).
The long run which anonymous said would be really long. So its not much of an issue.
an0nym0us_ said:
in long run, yes. flash memory got a read/write cycle limit too until it fails.
but that could be years before it actually happen, by that time u probably consider getting a new phone, or already got one. to quote from wikipedia
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OMG, Thank you for this info.
Actually I like to keep this phone as many years as possible Even If I get a new one
I still have V630i flashed with w660 firmware xD
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Im just curious but can frequent flashing of kernel lead to bad block sector? I saw some owner of xperia mdpi had these problem and unable to flash kernel eventhough their device is bootloader unlocked?
Soory for op for misleading your topic but i guest it related. Flashing rom and kernel
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I do it frequently but I don't face any problem in it. May be it because I seldom stuck in bootlop or soft and hardbrick
Thank me if I do sth useful
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[Q] [Xperia U] Wi-Fi connections give me "Limited Conectivity".

Hi there!
I just got a shiny new Xperia U and proceeded to connect to Wi-Fi, only to discover that it will not connect entirely, instead giving me "Limited Conectivity".
Now, I've been searching all over the Internet for the past few days and have found many users with similar problems (and a whole bunch of solutions that didn't work). Basically what's going on is that the DHCP is giving me a 169.254.xx.xx adress instead of a 192.168.xx.xx as it should. This happens on ALL routers. I've managed to get internet at work by using a static IP and setting the DNS manually, but then that same solution didn't work at home (work is WPA, home is WEP, not sure if that's the reason). And in any case, setting up DNS for every Wi-Fi connection is not really a plausible solution (public Wi-Fi spots ain't gonna tell you their DNS).
So, that's as far as I've managed to get. I've downloaded some of those Wi-Fi fixer apps but they don't work. I've been trying everything short of rooting the device (haven't done it yet, never had a Smartphone before and I rather not go too deep unless strictly necesary).
Anyway, that's my problem. If anyone can give me a hand, I'd be most grateful.
And finally tech specs:
Android 4.0.4
Model number: ST25a
Build number: 6.1.1.B.1.10
Thanks in advance!
Wild_Marker said:
Hi there!
I just got a shiny new Xperia U and proceeded to connect to Wi-Fi, only to discover that it will not connect entirely, instead giving me "Limited Conectivity".
Now, I've been searching all over the Internet for the past few days and have found many users with similar problems (and a whole bunch of solutions that didn't work). Basically what's going on is that the DHCP is giving me a 169.254.xx.xx adress instead of a 192.168.xx.xx as it should. This happens on ALL routers. I've managed to get internet at work by using a static IP and setting the DNS manually, but then that same solution didn't work at home (work is WPA, home is WEP, not sure if that's the reason). And in any case, setting up DNS for every Wi-Fi connection is not really a plausible solution (public Wi-Fi spots ain't gonna tell you their DNS).
So, that's as far as I've managed to get. I've downloaded some of those Wi-Fi fixer apps but they don't work. I've been trying everything short of rooting the device (haven't done it yet, never had a Smartphone before and I rather not go too deep unless strictly necesary).
Anyway, that's my problem. If anyone can give me a hand, I'd be most grateful.
And finally tech specs:
Android 4.0.4
Model number: ST25a
Build number: 6.1.1.B.1.10
Thanks in advance!
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Do update to ICS B.89. It has an updated baseband, which should solve the problem
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satya-1998 said:
Do update to ICS B.89. It has an updated baseband, which should solve the problem
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Ok, and um... how do I do that? The Sony software (PC companion, the one I used to update from 2.3.7) says I'm up to date. I'm going to try the Sony updater, maybe that will download the propper one.
(for reference, baseband version is u8500-49020905-P2H_EC01, I assume this is what you mean the update will update and fix)
EDIT: tried with Sony Updater. The thing reinstalled everything, erased my data (not much data really but I'd have liked to keep it) and then installed B1.10. I'm at a loss here.
Wild_Marker said:
Ok, and um... how do I do that? The Sony software (PC companion, the one I used to update from 2.3.7) says I'm up to date. I'm going to try the Sony updater, maybe that will download the propper one.
(for reference, baseband version is u8500-49020905-P2H_EC01, I assume this is what you mean the update will update and fix)
EDIT: tried with Sony Updater. The thing reinstalled everything, erased my data (not much data really but I'd have liked to keep it) and then installed B1.10. I'm at a loss here.
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Download Flashtool and the B.89 FTF from the development section and flash it
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satya-1998 said:
Download Flashtool and the B.89 FTF from the development section and flash it
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Oh. Mmm.. ok I'll try. Bit sacred of ****ing up and bricking though. Oh well, how hard can it be? (did I mention I'm a complete noob at this? I'm a complete noob at this)
Wild_Marker said:
Oh. Mmm.. ok I'll try. Bit sacred of ****ing up and bricking though. Oh well, how hard can it be? (did I mention I'm a complete noob at this? I'm a complete noob at this)
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Chill bro, were here to help
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satya-1998 said:
Chill bro, were here to help
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Thanks man. Apreciate the effort.
I'm trying to find the firmware download. All I see is ROMs. That's not it, it it? Or should I just put a ROM with that latest firmware? It's all very confusing.
Edit: ok, I THINK I found it. Xperia U (ST25i)_6.1.1.B.1.89 ICS 4.0.4_Tim Italy By Shisma.ftf that should be it. 400 Megs.
Edit2: Ok, did that. Baseband and firmware are updated and... nope, still "Limited Conectivity" with IP 169.254.xx.xx
Wild_Marker said:
Hi there!
I just got a shiny new Xperia U and proceeded to connect to Wi-Fi, only to discover that it will not connect entirely, instead giving me "Limited Conectivity".
Now, I've been searching all over the Internet for the past few days and have found many users with similar problems (and a whole bunch of solutions that didn't work). Basically what's going on is that the DHCP is giving me a 169.254.xx.xx adress instead of a 192.168.xx.xx as it should. This happens on ALL routers. I've managed to get internet at work by using a static IP and setting the DNS manually, but then that same solution didn't work at home (work is WPA, home is WEP, not sure if that's the reason). And in any case, setting up DNS for every Wi-Fi connection is not really a plausible solution (public Wi-Fi spots ain't gonna tell you their DNS).
So, that's as far as I've managed to get. I've downloaded some of those Wi-Fi fixer apps but they don't work. I've been trying everything short of rooting the device (haven't done it yet, never had a Smartphone before and I rather not go too deep unless strictly necesary).
Anyway, that's my problem. If anyone can give me a hand, I'd be most grateful.
And finally tech specs:
Android 4.0.4
Model number: ST25a
Build number: 6.1.1.B.1.10
Thanks in advance!
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Did you tried any other WiFi networks? From friends networks or some other free networks?
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sonyfan45 said:
Did you tried any other WiFi networks? From friends networks or some other free networks?
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Yeah, I latched onto some free networks that I found around, same issue, Limitede Conectivity with 169.254 IP.
Wild_Marker said:
Thanks man. Apreciate the effort.
I'm trying to find the firmware download. All I see is ROMs. That's not it, it it? Or should I just put a ROM with that latest firmware? It's all very confusing.
Edit: ok, I THINK I found it. Xperia U (ST25i)_6.1.1.B.1.89 ICS 4.0.4_Tim Italy By Shisma.ftf that should be it. 400 Megs.
Edit2: Ok, did that. Baseband and firmware are updated and... nope, still "Limited Conectivity" with IP 169.254.xx.xx
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Hmm, it may be hardware then. Can you try CM9?
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satya-1998 said:
Hmm, it may be hardware then. Can you try CM9?
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CM9? Not sure what that is.
It COULD be hardware, I've seen many people complaining about the same thing with Xperia phones. Even on the Sony forums (and Sony's response is always "check the router"). But since other people don't have this isuue, I'm guessing it's gotta be solvable by software.
I fear that if it's the model and if I just return it, they'll give me another one and it will have the exact same problem
Edit: ok, found that CM9 means a custom ROM. I guess after installing a firmware, installing a ROM shouldn't be too much of a problem (even if I don't fully understand the whole thing). Will try. Any tips?
Edit2: oh dear god, I just went to the list here on XDA, there's so many! I thought it was just one! Um... help? I'm completely lost here.
Okay, CM9 is AOSP android ( the pure android, without Sony's framework or addons) with some extra features. Actually not all xpu models suffer from the problem you describe. My suggestion is that you exchange it for a new model. But if you want to try cm9, pm me. I'll give a detailed guide
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This is shiny new under warranty? Why not take it back to service center before doing things that may break warranty? (Just my opinion).
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androidmeda said:
This is shiny new under warranty? Why not take it back to service center before doing things that may break warranty? (Just my opinion).
xGO / GB.184 / Munjeni.v6 / BLUL / Debloated
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Yes, shiny new under warranty. I'm going to take it there tomorrow. Haven't decided if I'm gonna root it or not. I mean... what's more likely? That it's a software problem and can be solved by instaling custom ROM? Or that it's a hardware problem and I should ask for another one? What are the chances that a new one WILL have working Wi-Fi?
I'ts been a crazy week trying to sort this thing out. I'm completely lost and willing to do anything. But yeah maybe I shouldn't jump into rooting if changing is easy (but WILL it be easier? I'll know that tomorrow when visiting my carrier I suppose).
Typical software developer, my frist instinct was to try and solve it myself
Quick solutions...
Flash the lastest stock ROM using flashtool, you know, download and install the program, download the ROM, put in firmware folder, click at the thunder icon, choose flashmode pick the ROM and follow screen instructions.
If doesn't work, go for your warranty.
Any question just ask.
EDIT: You need to install drivers for flashing, is at drivers folder, you can search a tutorial for flashtool.
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manudo said:
Quick solutions...
Flash the lastest stock ROM using flashtool, you know, download and install the program, download the ROM, put in firmware folder, click at the thunder icon, choose flashmode pick the ROM and follow screen instructions.
If doesn't work, go for your warranty.
Any question just ask.
EDIT: You need to install drivers for flashing, is at drivers folder, you can search a tutorial for flashtool.
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Yes, that's what we've tried (read rest of thread). I flashed the latest firmware, with the updated baseband. Didn't work.
Then read the last quick solution.
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manudo said:
Then read the last quick solution.
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heh, yeah, I know. I'm gonna do that tomorrow. If new phone doesn't work, I'll try the unlock and CM9 thing.
Good luck.
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Damn you guys and your "Sent from phone" signatures. That just makes me more jealous

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