Related
Ok so I've been reading around in a few threads about this but haven't quite found a solution in my case and I think I need a second opinion. I've also posted in other on going threads but it just gets lost in the rabble so.... it now gets it's own thread.
Bought a brand new Bell SGS2 from a dude on Kijiji. It was brand new, still in the box with the plastic all on it. I SIM unlocked it (which required rooting it) and dropped my Rogers SIM chip in.
I can send/receive txt's but 3G data drops frequently and usually happens once I initiate a data session. My test case uses SpeedTest. I've only seen it complete a full test cycle twice... most of the time, it will get the ping, start the download test and 10% in, the data connection drops and 3G/H+ icon disappears. It takes about 1-2 mins for the data connection to return. I've tried market access or web browsing and same thing happens once a data session initiates.
I've installed a slew of modem/ROM combinations via Odin from XXKH3 to XXKI4... nothing... same issue. Seemed worse with KI4 too!
I've tried different APN settings, disabling fast dormancy and specifically trying to enable only HSPA bands. Nothing. Same problem.
I've since reverted back to stock BELL firmware and tried a friends Bell SIM chip and noticed THE SAME thing happening! So this would definitely tell me it's a hardware problem. It's been more than 15 days so Bell won't even talk to me as the return period has passed and I'm not a bell user so screw them.
I guess at this point, I should test my luck with Samsung but it's been rooted and even though I've un-rooted the binary counter shows 2 which means.... I'm screwed for warranty right?
U can reset the binary counter after flashing back to it original state by using jig. Google for galaxy s2 jig
Btw, why dont u just flash original samsung I9100XXKI3 rom? Which provide good modem. Check my signature, 'boot loop', theres a link lead u to installation guide with download link provided. All is there.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
I personally found XXKI3 Modem to be best for Bell's SGS2 (currently using it on Telus).
Tried all the modems' including KI3... didn't work.
In recovery mode, fix permission, reboot and check the 3g again.
Try another method, flash cm7 nightly latest version #16. If the problem still exist, thats mean its related to phone's hardware.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
neobirdrio said:
In recovery mode, fix permission, reboot and check the 3g again.
Try another method, flash cm7 nightly latest version #16. If the problem still exist, thats mean its related to phone's hardware.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well I got it new out of the box but I had to SIM unlock it which required rooting and etc....
I did power-volume up-home... got into recovery mode and... there is no option to fix permissions. Keep in mind this is the stock ROM I put back on.
CM7 is another idea.... not against that.
Well. Maybe some failure occured during rooting your phone before. Install rommanager app from the market, open then select flash recovery mode, then select your phone model.. This will give u recovery v4 which will give u more option on recovery mode. This is the easiest way to get more option cwm. U will have fix permission option when u done.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
i have the same problem i.e data loses connection. after a fresh flash of stock rom and factory reset , it starts working fine for a week or so and then the shyt happens again . i can tell u , its not a hardware issue, it more like a software issue.
i m not good at android but wen i used to run squid on a linux machine as a proxy server , i recall i had to clear a log file to make data flow possible every few days. i think android has a similar issues some logs files build up or some **** like that.
i have just got an xperia s, and unlocked the bootloader through sony's site today. i then flashed the pre-rooted firmware, the correct one for my model, and am stuck in a bootloop. I have had android phones before, and always been able to get out of messes like this, but sony's system seems to be somewhat different from my previous Moto. can anyone tell me how to possibly fix this? many thanks
Flash another firmware with flashtools.
Sent from my LT26i using Tapatalk 2
thanks, currently downloading the 73 version to test. I have an issue with flashtools though, and fastboot in general on my PC, the drivers do not seem to have installed, as when i try fastboot i get blue led for aprox. 5 seconds, then reboot into the bootloop. fastboot works fine on my mac though
Must install them manually. You open the device manager, right clicking on the S1boot, update drivers. Then shows you which folder is the drivers. and voila.
thanks, ive got it to boot again, and tried various roms, but keep having the same wierd issues. first, everytime i boot i have to go through the xperia setup completely from scratch again, as if the phone is brand new.
secondly, im using doomkernel v4a, and have installed the wifi modules as specified, but turning on wifi causes an instant crash and then reboot, sometimes immediately, sometimes after a short freeze
thirdly, somehow 'phone memory' is completely full, whatever i do. Internal memory, when the phone is completely empty, only shows as 25gb, but phone memory is totaly full, regardless of weather i clear app data/cache etc
any help would be greatly appreciated XD
hello,
you must flash doomkernel v1 or v1a , then after modules wifi for v1, before flashing v4a ,
(sorry for my bad english)
Here is an attempt to provide a definitive answer to what to do if your phone has the Bluetooth/Wifi hardware failure.
Note that some of the links don't seem to work with the xda-developer app or the Atrix built in browser. Please blame motorola, not me
Symptoms:
1) If your phone was set to try to use Wifi by default on boot:
Your phone boots into the OS but shortly afterwards freezes and reboots - and again and again.
2) If your phone boots with Wifi turned off:
Your phone boots into the OS and a few seconds after you enable the Wifi in settings or via a widget it shows "Error" and sometimes the phone reboots shortly afterwards. Bluetooth simply fails to work.
If you have warranty return it for a repair. If not the best you can get is to disable the Wifi and Bluetooth so the phone doesn't reboot and can be used with mobile data. Instructions for both are below:
Be sure it is the Bluetooth / Wifi hardware failure:
1) Are you running a custom ROM? - if yes go to 1.1, if no goto 2.
1.1) Reboot into recovery and make a backup.
1.2) Remove your SD card.
1.3) Reflash using RSD to stock - remember to get the right one for the right country!
Get RSD and drivers here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
Search for your stock firmware using google
Use RSD to install the stock firmware file which will replace the bootloader, recovery and radio - takes about 20 minutes.
Goto 2.
2) Reboot into Stock Android Recovery and reset to factory defaults
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/60620
2.1) Reboot to Android and try enabling wifi from settings - if it reports "Error" after a few seconds and your phone may reboot shortly afterwards it is the hardware fault. Proceed to 3.
3) Check your remaining warranty here:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/82507/p/30,6720,7898
Bottom left - enter your IMEI.
Warranty left goto 3.1 else goto 4.
3.1) Return to Motorola for repair - be sure you flashed back to stock first using instructions in 1.3
4) Unpalatable options are all that is left. Either pay or do without Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Have money and the desire to fix your Atrix ($110 in the USA)? Goto 4.1 else 5
4.1) Consider paying Motorola to repair the phone anyway. Schedule a repair here https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/82507/p/30,6720,7898
5) This is a complex process. Google is your friend. Unlock your phone using the instructions below. Note you have no warranty to lose (see 3)!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
5.1) Install romracers CWM custom recovery using moto-fastboot (or Android fastboot):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500
5.2) Did you take a backup earlier? If yes go to 5.3. If no goto 6.
5.3) Reboot into CWM recovery and restore your backup. Note if you are stuck in a bootloop this will be ok in a bit. Goto 7.
6) Install your favourite ROM using CWM recovery from a SDCARD or by moto-fastboot. Goto 7.
7) Reboot into CWM recovery
7.1) Plug your phone into your PC (you might have to wait for the driver to enumerate the phone first)
7.2) Find or install adb on your computer (hint - it comes with the Android SDK and platform tools from earlier):
adb shell
mount /system
cd /system/lib/modules
mv dhd.ko dhd.ko2
reboot
8) When you install a new ROM or kernel goto 7. Every time.
This little setup moves the driver linux needs to try to talk to the wifi/bluetooth chip which has failed so it can't find it. If it can't find it then it doesn't try to talk to the dead Broadcom Bluetooth Wifi chip that prevents the reboot cycle happening.
The fix was pioneered by:
mvniekerk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=2353874
So go thank him!
In the hopes this helps,
Matthew
Good job. Well said.
Considering how many posts I have seen after posting this solution perhaps it could be sticky?
I promise to maintain it.
Matthew
Sent from my MB860 using xda app-developers app
Hmmm
I think I have done that correctly and flashed the 2.8 Neutrino GT. There was no reboot up to now. But I want to ask if there is a fix for WIFI 'ERROR' and BLUETOOTH error without 'ERROR' message?
Guys please. I can try anything I don't want to lose my phone Warranty is over. How can I find the Broadcom BCM4329 wireless and bluetooth chipset for atrix? So I can find a technician to change it with mine.
If you have the failure there isn't much to be done.
Ifixit has a teardown but the chip is a very small ball grid type thing which will be very hard to fix.
What are your symptoms precisely?
Sent from my MB860 using xda app-developers app
mattaw2001 said:
If you have the failure there isn't much to be done.
Ifixit has a teardown but the chip is a very small ball grid type thing which will be very hard to fix.
What are your symptoms precisely?
Sent from my MB860 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When I click on 'Turn on Wifi' button, It says 'Turning on Wifi' for 10 seconds and then 'Error' message comes up under the Wifi button and when I click on 'turn on bluetooth' it says 'turning on' but does not turn on. Same as wifi but without the 'error' message.
How can I fix this? I can't use wifi and bluetooth!
Nothing to be done. There is some discussion as to why but a chip in your phone made by broadcom which handles both wifi and Bluetooth has failed.
Short of replacing it requiring sophisticated soldering tools you are stuck. See the $110 Motorola warranty repair.
Sorry,
Matthew
Sent from my MB860 using xda app-developers app
Im stuck.
I have applied the fix to NottachTrix4G rom. I still have the random reboots. I really need help.
Do you get the wifi error message or not?
Secondly does this happen with the normal, stock Motorola rom?
Matthew
Sent from my MB860 using xda app-developers app
When i check wifi does show error. I have not tried the stock moto rom yet.
The best thing to do is return to stock and do a factory reset
Carry out a full backup first (nandroid or using CWM recovery).
The best thing to do is return the atrix to stock and then do a factory rest.
If the problem persists then it is a hardware problem and you can now return it under warranty without them knowing (see the thread for instructions).
Otherwise you seem rather stuck. Perhaps buy an atrix with a smashed screen and transfer the motherboard?
Matthew
Noattachtrix rom was good, but not good enough.
little_man_3666 said:
I have applied the fix to NottachTrix4G rom. I still have the random reboots. I really need help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I ended up using RomGb instead and that fix the bootloop after using NottachTrix4G Rom.
This happened to me Saturday November 17, 2012. Rebooting did not help. Did my searches and found this thread - and was bummed to read that it is due to a hardware issue. Fortunately, I persisted. With the WiFi widget endlessly spinning, I tried the Bluetooth, which would just fail and go to an off state. I elected to do a force close on any running applications one by one, testing Bluetooth after each. I found that BlueTooth and WiFi functionality would come back after force closing some apps. I stupidly left WiFi on and rebooted the phone - this put me in an endless reboot cycle. In the midst of one I managed to enable car dock mode which I have configured to disable WiFi and this got me out of the loop. I found my issue, which has the same symptoms as the above, was caused by a recent update to WeatherBug Elite. I uninstalled the program, and am back to normal operation. Hope this helps others.
Update - it appears my problems continue. Although I can now access BT & WiFi, the problem will re-occur. Force closing Weather version 2.2.2 usually will clear the issue, but I have had a good working WiFi sessions halt to Error. Still gotta think it's software rather than hardware.
Thanks I thought it was the ROM until I found this thread
Well, I was wrong. The issue is hardware not software. In my case pressing the volume down button would change the behavior sometimes, like get bluetooth to work, press volume down it stops or vice versa. Time for a replacement.
I mount the system successfully but when I type cd /system/lib/modules I get it cant find the directory, Please help. I need to do this to stop reboot!!
Definitely Software
I have atrix 4g. Running MROM 2013 2 13. I have the error on WIFI and NO Bluetooth. No reboot, but I rarely use the wifi enough to leave it on(conserve the batt). This is a software issue as far as I can tell as well.. I can fix it by killing the mrom service in "manage applications". If I get a chance I will look further but this seems like enough of a fix to not care.. MROM is pretty great besides this issue.(which appears to happen on multiple roms. My guess would be that it started with CM, but only because that is what the roms are based off of that get the problem.
bubba1993 said:
I mount the system successfully but when I type cd /system/lib/modules I get it cant find the directory, Please help. I need to do this to stop reboot!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Having the same issue. Wifi died after the phone fell off my hands. I had the CM10 ROM by ephinter and everything worked great except the wifi (no reboots). Then I had the AMAZING idea of installing a new ROM and the reboot loop started. EIther with any stock or custom ROM it continues to happen. Tried everything without success.
Have anyone tried disabling wifi in the settings.sqlite and see what happens?
jaunis I found out why mine was doing the boot loop and it is funny but very weird. I wiped the phone and put my cm7 back on there and forgot to activate my gmail account or any account for that case. Now I have been running it with no problems for 40 hours. But of course still no wifi. I am fine with that. but at least I am not dealing with the reboots.
I have an unlocked AT&T Atrix 4G with a custom ROM (Cyan 9.x & ICS 4.x). I started having WiFi issues where the device would reboot anytime I tried to enable the WiFi. This all started at least 6mo after installing the custom rom so I dont think its software related. To try and fix the issue I tried doing a data wipe factory reset, at this point I couldn't get past the welcome screen because WiFi didn't work and I dont have a SIM in the phone (my kid has been using it for games). So from here I decided to try and flash the phone back to stock using RSD Lite;
Be sure it is the Bluetooth / Wifi hardware failure:
1) Are you running a custom ROM? - if yes go to 1.1, if no goto 2.
1.1) Reboot into recovery and make a backup.
1.2) Remove your SD card.
1.3) Reflash using RSD to stock - remember to get the right one for the right country!
Get RSD and drivers here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
Search for your stock firmware using google
Use RSD to install the stock firmware file which will replace the bootloader, recovery and radio - takes about 20 minutes.
Goto 2.
2) Reboot into Stock Android Recovery and reset to factory defaults
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/60620
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I downloaded the AT&T 2.3.4 / 4.5.91 Service SBF which looks like this in RSDLite: 1ff-olympus-user-2.3.4-4.5.91-110625-release-keys-signed-att-us-gas_na_olpsgbattspe_p011.sbf
I started the flash and left my phone for 15m or so to do its thing. When I came back my phone was boot looping (shown in a video here: http://youtu.be/V9wtBNEWRPQ ).
I can't do a factory reset from Stock Android Recovery (step 2 above), I can't get the menu for it. Now what do I do? Did I grab the wrong SBF file? Currently the only place I can grab SBF files at is here: http://www.das8nt.com/sbffiles.html
Hi. I recently upgraded my phone manually to 5.0.2 from 4.4.4. I have s-off , unlocked boot loader, twrp and rooted. On kit Kat I had no troubles tethering but battery life was terrible. On lollipop select apps force close randomly. The car dock app pops up randomly while I'm charging the phone. Some times webpages just flicker and reload. So do some games. And I can't tether anymore. After the initial installation my device could read the WiFi but couldn't connect. After that it stopped detecting my device all together. After messing around with the tethering options my device said it read the WiFi but the settings don't match. After trying different settings for hours it finally connected(i don't remember what I did). I immediately went into recovery to back it up. After I rebooted it my computer never detected my wifi(phone) again. Has this happen to anyone else? I installed the ruu Many times. Should I just get a custom Rom and kernel? Tks for reading all this. Lol
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
HInstinct said:
Hi. I recently upgraded my phone manually to 5.0.2 from 4.4.4. I have s-off , unlocked boot loader, twrp and rooted. On kit Kat I had no troubles tethering but battery life was terrible. On lollipop select apps force close randomly. The car dock app pops up randomly while I'm charging the phone. Some times webpages just flicker and reload. So do some games. And I can't tether anymore. After the initial installation my device could read the WiFi but couldn't connect. After that it stopped detecting my device all together. After messing around with the tethering options my device said it read the WiFi but the settings don't match. After trying different settings for hours it finally connected(i don't remember what I did). I immediately went into recovery to back it up. After I rebooted it my computer never detected my wifi(phone) again. Has this happen to anyone else? I installed the ruu Many times. Should I just get a custom Rom and kernel? Tks for reading all this. Lol
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm not sure why you're having trouble with lollipop, but i can tell you that my battery life wasn't good with that update.
I also had 4.4.4 with s-off, unlocked bootloader, twrp, rooted.
My solution was to restore my 4.4.4 backup. That ROM is much more stable with my xposed modules, and is just easier to use - in my opinion. There were some odd things with lollipop, but most were because of the xposed settings I added (xtended settings, sense 6 toolbox, etc.).
I'll wait for the 5.1 update with Sense 7 and give that one a whirl.
Hi
for last 6 or 7 month whenever i connect my razr to wifi or 3g it either goes unresponsive or it will reboot few times, and then it will work but it is slow.
I have cleared cache from boot menu, and did factory reset too, but still it is doing same
i have disabled auto-synch, auto updates and forecast app too.
gregoresamsa said:
Hi
for last 6 or 7 month whenever i connect my razr to wifi or 3g it either goes unresponsive or it will reboot few times, and then it will work but it is slow.
I have cleared cache from boot menu, and did factory reset too, but still it is doing same
i have disabled auto-synch, auto updates and forecast app too.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would highly suggest starting over and installing CyanogenMod 11. It's a confusing process but eventually you'll get it.
Start with this video. I'm assuming you're on 4.1.2., as that's what caused my RAZR to slow down too. So don't use the tools he has in the video. Use these tools instead, but make sure that you follow the YouTube instructions and get the USB connection added properly. This method successfully preps the phone for later steps.
Then use these instructions to get the phone rooted and prepped for installation.
Razr's Edge is used to root the phone. Make sure to check if the phone is recognized by Windows by using adb devices and seeing if the phone is connected.
Razr's Edge may say it didn't install properly, like it did for me, but in my case it had successfully placed the files on the phone's internal storage.
Finally, follow the instructions to install safestrap recovery and CyanogenMod.
Let me know if I can help. I have been trying for the past couple years to get the XT910 rooted and install CM11 and I finally got it.
stardestroyer001 said:
I would highly suggest starting over and installing CyanogenMod 11. It's a confusing process but eventually you'll get it.
Start with this video. I'm assuming you're on 4.1.2., as that's what caused my RAZR to slow down too. So don't use the tools he has in the video. Use these tools instead, but make sure that you follow the YouTube instructions and get the USB connection added properly. This method successfully preps the phone for later steps.
Then use these instructions to get the phone rooted and prepped for installation.
Razr's Edge is used to root the phone. Make sure to check if the phone is recognized by Windows by using adb devices and seeing if the phone is connected.
Razr's Edge may say it didn't install properly, like it did for me, but in my case it had successfully placed the files on the phone's internal storage.
Finally, follow the instructions to install safestrap recovery and CyanogenMod.
Let me know if I can help. I have been trying for the past couple years to get the XT910 rooted and install CM11 and I finally got it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi thank you
mine is actually 4.0.4 rooted version, with eunonefigretail, there was no upgrade possible for me after that version, i tried to put im version 4.1.2 but on that one i was never able to get any wifi or 3g and there was more problems so i got back to 4.0.4
I will definitely try this