[Q] Can't turn Wifi off - Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go

Hi,
I have a problem with my Xperia P.
If i'm connected to a wifi network and then go away (lose range), it becomes impossible to turn wifi off. If i click the toggle, it shows it has turned off, but is still on and when i revisit the menu, the toggle appears to be on again.
Any advice on how to put this to a rest? I really don't have the nerves to do a factory reset and resintall/reconfigure everything...
edit: i have the stock ICS firmware and no root access.
Thanks,
M

Have you check it with power recycling?
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Do you rebooted your phone?
This solves many problems on Android
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Hi,
only a factory reset helped. I remebered that i have been trying out some tasker apps, so that must have messed things up. Even uninstalling these apps did not help, beware

I am having the same issue, but whats more I can't scan for new networks when entering a new area. It just shows the ones from the previous area with the strengths they had there.
Rebooting the phone helps to connect once but when I leave that area it's the same **** all over again.
I already brought my phone back to the shop where they sent it to sony for "an update" but nothing changed.
The phone is running the stock android 4.04 ICS
Any help would be greatly apreciated

nanoleet said:
Hi,
I have a problem with my Xperia P.
If i'm connected to a wifi network and then go away (lose range), it becomes impossible to turn wifi off. If i click the toggle, it shows it has turned off, but is still on and when i revisit the menu, the toggle appears to be on again.
Any advice on how to put this to a rest? I really don't have the nerves to do a factory reset and resintall/reconfigure everything...
edit: i have the stock ICS firmware and no root access.
Thanks,
M
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usually this is from the wifi router setting ... might need to change the channels(1,6,8)....ICS has showed issues on wifi refreshing and reconnecting.. first change the channel from auto to fixed value and then restart your phone and try it again.. see if this helps.. also do let me know if you are on rooted device with custom rom or stock rom...??

WIFI Problem
I am also having same kind of problem on my xperia SOLA

mr Hubris said:
I am having the same issue, but whats more I can't scan for new networks when entering a new area. It just shows the ones from the previous area with the strengths they had there.
Rebooting the phone helps to connect once but when I leave that area it's the same **** all over again.
I already brought my phone back to the shop where they sent it to sony for "an update" but nothing changed.
The phone is running the stock android 4.04 ICS
Any help would be greatly apreciated
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In a last desperate attempt to fix it I tried fixing the firmware through PC companion again, and I didn't have any problems today so I'm hoping for the best.

Wi-di Issue
sukhera2 said:
I am also having same kind of problem on my xperia SOLA
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Either you have to do factory reset or rebooting the device might help
Or you can delete all used existing Wi-Fi connection for starting a new Wi-Fi connection
On a different area...

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phone automatically disabling network

hey guys,
having an issue with me phone!
it randomly turns off network connectivity.
eg, disables reception so i can't make calls,sms or use data.
i have tried rebooting phone
i have tried doing factory reset
but it still randomly does this at times.
also when i go into my network settings i get PROCESS.COM.ANDROID.PHONE IS NOT RESPONDING!
so i can't even turn on/fix/choose network!
*edit*
i can sometimes access my network settings without the error but i have now found out that EVERYTIME i reboot the phone my network is disabled on startup and i have to go to network settings, then get the error and force exit then reopen it again and it enables the network!
could anyone share some light?
thanks.
Ahh , old error..
which version are you running on currently...?
Join the Club.
I had 2 Razrs both had the dreaded self power down issue so a manual power on was the only way to turn it back on. One of the phones the 3rd actually just died on its own no batter power nothing. On all the phones I had this network issue, it would be at 4G then when it switches to 2G it actually turns the network off completely and then goes to 2G. It does this on many occasions and sometimes I'm wondering if I'm on a call and signal strength goes down I wonder if I will be cut off. Had all the phones have issues weeks apart and awaiting the return of the 3rd phone from the service center I can't offer much more than what I have experienced so far. What I have found on this phone is that the signal quality isn't great in fact the SG2 I"m using right now on average has a better signal than the Razr. I'm also wondering if the self power down is attributed to the loss of signal, where the phone continues to look for a signal and don't find one and then powers down?
Try to check your smart setting.
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dey.santanu2011 said:
Ahh , old error..
which version are you running on currently...?
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hi, using the latest version i think?
651.73.30.xt310.retail.en.eu
2.3.5
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i have no smart options enabled.
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PLEASE HELP SOMEONE!
starscream. said:
hi, using the latest version i think?
651.73.30.xt310.retail.en.eu
2.3.5
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i have no smart options enabled.
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PLEASE HELP SOMEONE!
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XT 310???????????????????
I think its a typo
anyways, I had the problem.. but then I upgraded the baseband to 85P and it is okay now..
If the baseband is correct then, install the application CATLOG and start logging... in case the phone throws the error, catch the data and post it here..
dey.santanu2011 said:
XT 310???????????????????
I think its a typo
anyways, I had the problem.. but then I upgraded the baseband to 85P and it is okay now..
If the baseband is correct then, install the application CATLOG and start logging... in case the phone throws the error, catch the data and post it here..
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Lol.. yes typo. 910.
Base band is u_03.1c.85p
Alright ill try logging it. Hope i do it right and it works.
Cos as soon as I boot phone there is no network connection and I have to go to network setting for error to come up so hope it catches the necessary info.
Will get back to you.
Thanks.

Can't find any WiFi networks when searching

Hi there!
So, I have a little problem with my second phone. The problem now is that I can't find any WiFi networks when I search for one. I have always had connection here home, and it works fine on my XS.
I don't want to restore or flash anything because the reason I need WiFi is to back up the bookmarks I got on the Dolphin Browser that is installed on the phone.
I also want to say that I don't have any SIM-card in the phone because I'm using that one in my XS, but that should not affect WiFi as far as I know.
I'm running Android 2.3.3 and baseband 2.1.71.
So what could the problem be?
Thanks in advance!
What rom have you installed, if so, do you have the right kernel and wifi modules? any details of what you have installed?
Are other pc's or mobiles at home able to perform a search for wifi networks and see the SSID of the router?
Upps.. sorry for leak of info.
I'm running stock ROM. Yeah, I have the right kernel and WiFi modules. The phone have worked well before.
Yes. This phone is the only one who can't find any WiFi networks. It sucks! Never had this issue before.
I am having the same issue. Just started the other day. My phone will not find a wifi network unless it is sitting next to the router. If I am over 5 feet away it just says searching and not in range.
Any thoughts?
Okay, just stood 1 meter from the router, still it didn't find any wifi connections!
This sucks!
When you go to wifi settings and activate it, does the tick apply to the box(enabled) or does not do anything?
It doesn't sound nice. if you are sure that you are running Sony ericsson original software (no custom roms, kernel and else) then try to do a factory reset from the menu, if it doesn't do anything then use SEUS and reinstall the software.
This will prove that this is either or not a hardware fault. It is the best way to check. If it still doesn't work after SEUS reinstall, then it is definitely a fault. If it fixes it then congrats..
If it's a custom rom from here then forget seus and flash the rom again.
Screenshots are welcome if you have..(wifi settings, system info..)
Good luck
The tick apply to the box yes.
Okay, so I connected it to my PC and ran Update Service and did a fresh reinstall of the software. Still the same problem. Can't find any WiFi connections
Well you already know the answer..
Yeah I do.. Think I'm going back to the store with it and get it fixed. Also have some reboots problem that may be related to this..
Thanks for answer.
If you only need your bookmarks just put sim from XS in X10 and turn on and backup info and replace sim in XS.
EDIT: do you have unlocked bootloader? If yes u can try relocking it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259617
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dehmducks said:
I am having the same issue. Just started the other day. My phone will not find a wifi network unless it is sitting next to the router. If I am over 5 feet away it just says searching and not in range.
Any thoughts?
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hello mister, I have a same issue with you.
my LWW cannot find a network althought I was sitting in front of the router and it says not in range.
but sometimes it can works well, but it often cannot work
still searching for the solutions
Think its the wifi antenna thats failing.
First I couldnt find any WiFi networks. I had it off for a few weeks (got my Xperia S xD) and when I tried it, it worked well.
So its not easy to find the solution for this.. It sounds like a hardware issue
Sry m8.
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hi
I am using Sony T3 D5103
I have a problem with my wifi its turning on but coudnot dtect any hotspots kindly help me in this thanking you in advance

s3 wifi not working

I updated to OTA jb 4.1.1 3-4 days ago
till yesterday, wifi was working normal but from today morning I see some weird problem.
When i try to connect my phone to my home's wifi, it gets connected. After that I open any internet based app, for the first time it works. then the internet stops.
I mean the wifi symbol is still there on the status bar but. it doesn't work.
I can't open any web pages, i have to turn wifi on-off to make it works, after loading one page it stops again.
But internet from the pc is working.
I tried restarting, keeping battery out for sometime, nothing happens.
What should i do?
Facing this problem first time in 5 months after updating to Jelly bean/
swapniltiwari said:
I updated to OTA jb 4.1.1 3-4 days ago
till yesterday, wifi was working normal but from today morning I see some weird problem.
When i try to connect my phone to my home's wifi, it gets connected. After that I open any internet based app, for the first time it works. then the internet stops.
I mean the wifi symbol is still there on the status bar but. it doesn't work.
I can't open any web pages, i have to turn wifi on-off to make it works, after loading one page it stops again.
But internet from the pc is working.
I tried restarting, keeping battery out for sometime, nothing happens.
What should i do?
Facing this problem first time in 5 months after updating to Jelly bean/
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1) re-start ur home wifi router once and see
2) delete the exsisting home wifi netwrk on ur phone, reboot and let the wifi scan for the available netwrk on ur phone, then reconnect it back and see
Sun90 said:
1) re-start ur home wifi router once and see
2) delete the exsisting home wifi netwrk on ur phone, reboot and let the wifi scan for the available netwrk on ur phone, then reconnect it back and see
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I have tried both the things already.
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I have same problem as you have, like it took me sometime to finally figure it out. Try resetting your router. You see this small hole at the back of the router, hold & press it for about 20-30 seconds. Your router will now be restored to its factory settings, then connect your S3 & voila! your device is good to go.
I had the same problem at home once, I tried everything from wiping caches to reinstalling my rom. Turned out it was my router so yeah the guys above are probably correct.
Sent From My Omega'd Galaxy S3 ...
guys please help!
this sh*t is killing me >.<
i have tried and resetted my modem too, its no good!
xmrenegade7 said:
I had the same problem at home once, I tried everything from wiping caches to reinstalling my rom. Turned out it was my router so yeah the guys above are probably correct.
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Glad be of help..
swapniltiwari said:
guys please help!
this sh*t is killing me >.<
i have tried and resetted my modem too, its no good!
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Did you ever try pressing the router hole for about 20-3- seconds? If it still didn't work, try manually input the your static IP. That worked too with me,
I don't have idea about static ip
And I've seen, while my screen is on. . WiFi remains connected and if I lock screen even for a second. .WiFi goes off
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Hi, Had same issue with WiFi, was doing my head in.
Problem for me was bad update from the OTA update,
go into recovery and factory reset wipe data, and cache, if still no luck then
your best solution which worked for me was download the full Samsung Official Firmware Stock from samfirmware (Google it)
and use odin to redo the phone.
Hope you get sorted. :good:
Go somewhere else with available WiFi, try connecting, if you succeed with no following issues, it's your WiFi router, if you can't connect to any other available WiFi, it's your phone, reflash ROM and test.
Have you tried turning power save mode off. In the dialer dial *#0011# then press menu button then WiFi then where it says on, turn it off. Be aware that it goes back on after every reset of your phone.
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And as for it going off when your screen is off go to WiFi settings - advanced - and change the option about WiFi when screen off to always on.
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I have the exact issue. I tried everything here:
* Doing static ip on my phone
* *#0011# turning wifi power save mod to off
Still the issue. I didnt reset the router as my wife's s3 does not have and also this is issue is happening to other routers as well. Please help...
same issue
i have the same issue. I just bought a new S3 four days ago. Wifi of that stopped working exactly after 1 day of the purchase. Same symptoms , it worked at my home for a day and stopped on 2nd day. After stop and restart of the wifi, it again started but then after one page being opened, it again stopped. Tried "forgetting" the wifi uid , it didn't work. Stopped the wifi power saving mode, no gain. The version is stock JB 4.1.1 (came preinstalled) . On the other router, it did work but I am sure(though haven't confirmed) that it woudl stop after a day too.
After this issue, I changed my handset from the seller(original Samsung retail shop) and now, after 2 days, it again stopped today working, on almost the same time again. The same router is used by two ipods, two laptops and one HTC One X and it's working fine. I am not sure what to say to the seller now as he simply won't agree to me but the issue is clearly there. Any help please!
I too am having this problem after updating to 4.1.2. It helps to turn off the wifi then turn it back on, and but I don't want to keep having to do this.
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Sounds like an ip related issue.. Your phone remains connected to the local network but can't find it way to the Internet (dns), right? . Try setting a static ip or soft reset the router every time it happens (turn it off and then back on). Try even locating the router somewhere it doesn't get too hot. These work for me
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iliadis_babis said:
Sounds like an ip related issue.. Your phone remains connected to the local network but can't find it way to the Internet (dns), right? . Try setting a static ip or soft reset the router every time it happens (turn it off and then back on). Try even locating the router somewhere it doesn't get too hot. These work for me
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Hi,
But this issue never came up in the ICS and with the other devices , it's working fine. Also, can you guide how to set the static IP for the GS3?
Thanks and regards
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Okay, did a little Google search and found how to put static IP. Gave it now but still, no joy. Ironically, yesterday , after doing a lot of search I found that I should enable "dynamic routing" on the router. I did that and internet started. Worked for the night and today morning , it stopped and now not working at all.
Any help please!
Even I have this problem on my S3 LTE version on Jelly Bean 4.1.1. Trying hard reset and changing settings on router or fixed ip on phone won't be of any help. I tried all these and the problem comes back within no time. So don't waste time. Send the unit for repair or replacement. Think of it this way, if there is a problem with your router or other routers, your other devices would also have a similar problem so suggest not to tinker with router settings. Problem is with the phone. Whether there is a problem with hardware and/or software, it's Samsung's headache to deal with. Planning to send the phone for repair shortly. Fed up with Samsung. Previously had a problem with bluetooth and screen on S2 and now Wifi. Irritating.
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S3 Wifi problem solved
i have same issue regarding i connected my s3 with my home network but unable to acess internet . i also used static ip .but nothing gona work . i also used wifi power saving mode by dialing *#0011# but fail.Then I went to coutmer care center they reinstall my phone software and when i again connect to wifi router same problem.internet still not working on my s3 but its working on my labtop,tv..i also reset my router nothing
gona work.
Then guys.i simply change my ip adress of my router and internet is gona work on my s3..i changed to 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.5
Just change Your Router IP Adress

Xperia U: very weird wifi problem

My girlfriends XU is acting up ultimately weird..
Since some time we have this problem:
Wi-Fi only works for about 3 minutes when connecting to a wifi signal, yet the wifi signal icon indicates as if it has a good connection. The only way to regain connection again is to reboot, but then the same problem repeats itself, after a few minutes wi-fi is not working anymore. Also in the wifi-indicator the "send" arrow works, the "receive" arrow doesn't.
Basically if you want to discover a new wi-fi connection you need to reboot the phone also, because otherwise the previous connected wi-fi signal remains (it freezes as stated before after about 3 minutes).
Tried a factory reset already.. Didn't work. The phone runs the stock sony android 4.0.4.
Any idea's ?
wtr_dhd said:
My girlfriends XU is acting up ultimately weird..
Since some time we have this problem:
Wi-Fi only works for about 3 minutes when connecting to a wifi signal, yet the wifi signal icon indicates as if it has a good connection. The only way to regain connection again is to reboot, but then the same problem repeats itself, after a few minutes wi-fi is not working anymore. Also in the wifi-indicator the "send" arrow works, the "receive" arrow doesn't.
Basically if you want to discover a new wi-fi connection you need to reboot the phone also, because otherwise the previous connected wi-fi signal remains (it freezes as stated before after about 3 minutes).
Tried a factory reset already.. Didn't work. The phone runs the stock sony android 4.0.4.
Any idea's ?
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I have the same problem with xperia p...It started after the last update.Also when it connects to a network,i can' t turn off wifi,i have to rebbot the phone...I' m wainting the jelly bean update.. :-/
Maybe check router settings, I had turned only one mode on, after enabling "mixed" (802.11g AND 802.11b) it worked fine...
Daniel_NL said:
Maybe check router settings, I had turned only one mode on, after enabling "mixed" (802.11g AND 802.11b) it worked fine...
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This is not a solution,because many of users use it most at public hot spots.At home,i prefer my pc...
orfeas16speedy said:
This is not a solution,because many of users use it most at public hot spots.At home,i prefer my pc...
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Alright, sry then, can't help any further...
Does it happen with all routers or only with your router?
Have you tried to repair using SUS?
Someone one the official forum had a similar problem and it was fixed by repairing the phone using SUS.
Xpme said:
Does it happen with all routers or only with your router?
Have you tried to repair using SUS?
Someone one the official forum had a similar problem and it was fixed by repairing the phone using SUS.
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With pretty much all routers yes..
any solution about wifi problem?? tired change wep to wpa.. stil cant use wifi at home.
Try changing the kernel.
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try to flash another kernel with flashtool or go back to the stock kernel

Wifi issues on xperia L

Hey guys got an xperia L couple of days back..been facing some probs with wifi..i can connect to wifi but after 2 mins of inactivity, it doesnt open any sites..all other devices working properly..the only solution is to switch off wifi on my phone and turn it on again..but again it loses connectivity after 2 mins of inactivity..im on jelly bean 4.1.2. Any solutions???
Chinu9 said:
Hey guys got an xperia L couple of days back..been facing some probs with wifi..i can connect to wifi but after 2 mins of inactivity, it doesnt open any sites..all other devices working properly..the only solution is to switch off wifi on my phone and turn it on again..but again it loses connectivity after 2 mins of inactivity..im on jelly bean 4.1.2. Any solutions???
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me too having the same problem .
Sounds like it might be a software bug
Sounds like a software bug. Try to re-log into your Wi-Fi and then power cycle your phone (turn it off and on). If that doesn’t help then look into a full backup and factory data reset.
If it is a software bug, which from your description, it kind of sounds like then a factory data reset should clean it right up. You might even notice a performance boost as well. Just make sure that you back your phone up first, you don’t want to lose anything.
Good Luck Chinu9, come back and let us know if it worked.
~James~
James-Bond said:
Sounds like a software bug. Try to re-log into your Wi-Fi and then power cycle your phone (turn it off and on). If that doesn’t help then look into a full backup and factory data reset.
If it is a software bug, which from your description, it kind of sounds like then a factory data reset should clean it right up. You might even notice a performance boost as well. Just make sure that you back your phone up first, you don’t want to lose anything.
Good Luck Chinu9, come back and let us know if it worked.
~James~
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sorry mate it didn't work on my device. i think it's a software bug too. i hope they'll fix it on next upgrade
Maybe an IP conflict
Chinu9 said:
Hey guys got an xperia L couple of days back..been facing some probs with wifi..i can connect to wifi but after 2 mins of inactivity, it doesnt open any sites..all other devices working properly..the only solution is to switch off wifi on my phone and turn it on again..but again it loses connectivity after 2 mins of inactivity..im on jelly bean 4.1.2. Any solutions???
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Is it happening other androids? What 'other devices' is it working properly? It maybe an IP conflict.

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