So I flashed SlimBean 2.2 not too long ago, restored my apps and settings via Titanium Backup, and everything was working smoothly... until last night when I rebooted the phone and the WiFi would not turn on. It was working flawlessly before, but now when I got to settings and try and enable it, it says "turning on..." and then never does. Data, bluetooth, and everything else seems to be working just fine, but the WiFi refuses to start up and scan any local networks. I cleared my Dalvik and my cache, yet to no avail. Any type of assistance would be appreciated. I would hate to have to change ROMs, since this one was working so well before this incident.
FlyingMonkeyScrotum said:
So I flashed SlimBean 2.2 not too long ago, restored my apps and settings via Titanium Backup, and everything was working smoothly... until last night when I rebooted the phone and the WiFi would not turn on. It was working flawlessly before, but now when I got to settings and try and enable it, it says "turning on..." and then never does. Data, bluetooth, and everything else seems to be working just fine, but the WiFi refuses to start up and scan any local networks. I cleared my Dalvik and my cache, yet to no avail. Any type of assistance would be appreciated. I would hate to have to change ROMs, since this one was working so well before this incident.
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You could try flashing the ROM back over top of itself after wiping cache and dalvik.
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You could try flashing the ROM back over top of itself after wiping cache and dalvik.
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Just tried that and it still doesn't work. I'm completely stumped on this
FlyingMonkeyScrotum said:
Just tried that and it still doesn't work. I'm completely stumped on this
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I am just stabbing in the dark here but maybe try clearing data for settings app.
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I am just stabbing in the dark here but maybe try clearing data for settings app.
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Tried that and, yet again, no luck. I honestly can't think of a single reason why my WiFi shouldn't be starting up like normal, especially since it was working normally before that reboot. Any other Slimbean users out there have/had any similar problems with their WiFi not starting?
Well, I just did a clean sweep of my phone (wiped system, data, as well as cache and dalvik) and re-flashed the Slimbean rom and the WiFi is working again! Although, I'm worried this incident might come up again. I'll be sure to update this post if anything occurs. Thanks everyone.
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So, before I start this, Yes I was a noob. I didnt make a nandroid backup from when I first rooted my phone and everything worked 100%. I didnt read, and I guess its now biting me in the ass.
The past few months Ive been having issues with Wifi, it continuously says "Unable to scan for networks". I did a factory reset about a week and a half ago and for the first time my wifi was able to connect, however it was dropping out every couple minutes. Wouldnt even stay connected to install any market updates.
I figured that it was something with my dying router(Which Ive since replaced) so I flashed in BAMF to see if I could keep my wifi connection with another rom. Ive been using VirusROM(Love it even though its out od date). I wiped and flashed in BAMF, and restarted. When I restarted, I had no wifi again. Since then, Ive been trying out different ROMS and kernels in hopes that I would find something that would fix it. Nothing did.
After this I figured that I would just do another factory reset and go from there, however with all of the times Ive done the factory resets it never actually gets reset. Does it wipe my info? Yes, but it boots back up with all of the portions of whatever ROM I had installed last. Not reset. So now Ive ended up with two problems.
1. I still have no wifi
2. I cant factory reset so that I can figure out what is going on with my wifi.
Ive wiped Cache/Batt Stats/Davlick and done a factory reset literally six times in a row to hopefully clean EVERYTHING OUT to no avail. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. I hope Im just missing something small because Im still new to android.
Edit: I DO NOT use kernel manager and I dont use ROM manager to flash it in, I flash everything in through recovery.
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So, before I start this, Yes I was a noob. I didnt make a nandroid backup from when I first rooted my phone and everything worked 100%. I didnt read, and I guess its now biting me in the ass.
The past few months Ive been having issues with Wifi, it continuously says "Unable to scan for networks". I did a factory reset about a week and a half ago and for the first time my wifi was able to connect, however it was dropping out every couple minutes. Wouldnt even stay connected to install any market updates.
I figured that it was something with my dying router(Which Ive since replaced) so I flashed in BAMF to see if I could keep my wifi connection with another rom. Ive been using VirusROM(Love it even though its out od date). I wiped and flashed in BAMF, and restarted. When I restarted, I had no wifi again. Since then, Ive been trying out different ROMS and kernels in hopes that I would find something that would fix it. Nothing did.
After this I figured that I would just do another factory reset and go from there, however with all of the times Ive done the factory resets it never actually gets reset. Does it wipe my info? Yes, but it boots back up with all of the portions of whatever ROM I had installed last. Not reset. So now Ive ended up with two problems.
1. I still have no wifi
2. I cant factory reset so that I can figure out what is going on with my wifi.
Ive wiped Cache/Batt Stats/Davlick and done a factory reset literally six times in a row to hopefully clean EVERYTHING OUT to no avail. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. I hope Im just missing something small because Im still new to android.
Edit: I DO NOT use kernel manager and I flash everything in through recovery.
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I'm sure there's an RUU out there that will take your phone back to stock but I honestly doubt that's the issue here. What radio version are you using? Have you tried flashing different radios to see if that would fix it. You can find a list here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045081. Also what ROM are you currently on?
When you install a ROM, it modifies the /system directory which is responsible for everything, how the rom looks, included apps, drivers etc.
When you do a factory reset, I'm guessing through recovery, it is only clearing the /data and /cache partitions.
You will have to flash a stock RUU to get it to truly go back to the day you got it.
Here are instructions on how to return to stock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423
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I'm sure there's an RUU out there that will take your phone back to stock but I honestly doubt that's the issue here. What radio version are you using? Have you tried flashing different radios to see if that would fix it. You can find a list here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1045081. Also what ROM are you currently on?
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The ROM Ive been on hasnt mattered. Ive jumped through BAMF, the new Cubed Rom, the Deodexed stock debloat and Virus' Airborne(which is my daily driver). Ive done the different radios. I was on the v2 leaked for a while, then I switched to the new 3g and old 4g to see if its worked but it hasnt. I may have to try out the original one and see if that works, but I havent had wifi since before I flashed in the leaked radio when it came out.
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When you install a ROM, it modifies the /system directory which is responsible for everything, how the rom looks, included apps, drivers etc.
When you do a factory reset, I'm guessing through recovery, it is only clearing the /data and /cache partitions.
You will have to flash a stock RUU to get it to truly go back to the day you got it.
Here are instructions on how to return to stock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009423
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Gotcha. Trying this now. I will make sure to make a nandroid this time if it works. lol.
@isdnmatt: Thanks, that got rid of my recovery problem
Still having wifi issue though. 100% out of the box stock and I get the "Unable to scan for networks
**** me, I should have read that before I did it. Now I have to reroot. Goddamnit.
Have had the same problem with WiFi before and after ADB root. It will sometimes forget both my home and work networks. I've found the problem usually occurs when I'm connected then move put of range. A reboot fixes the problem sometimes. Other times I have to re-enter my settings. I'm still on the stock Rom, nothing custom.
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ILMF said:
Have had the same problem with WiFi before and after ADB root. It will sometimes forget both my home and work networks. I've found the problem usually occurs when I'm connected then move put of range. A reboot fixes the problem sometimes. Other times I have to re-enter my settings. I'm still on the stock Rom, nothing custom.
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Thats a separate issue than what Im having. Im not having issues with it forgetting my networks. I cant scan for networks.
I am thinking of downgrading the radio.
EDIT: after LOTS of research here, I upgraded to MR2 and Gingervitis. All of my WiFi issues are gone.
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I just flashed back to Vegan Ginger. My GTab spent most of its life on that ROM. Since I flashed back to it, though, the wi-fi doesn't turn on when I turn on the tablet--I have to manually turn it on each time.
That's not that bad, but I think it's related to my real problem--some apps are telling me they don't have a network connection and to make sure the tablet isn't in airplane mode. The New York Times app always does this now, and it never had an issue before, on any other ROM, including Vegan Ginger. The wi-fi is on and it is definitely connected to the internet. I am sure it must be a setting, I just can't find the one to change. Anyone seen this before?
Thanks in advance.
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I just flashed back to Vegan Ginger. My GTab spent most of its life on that ROM. Since I flashed back to it, though, the wi-fi doesn't turn on when I turn on the tablet--I have to manually turn it on each time.
That's not that bad, but I think it's related to my real problem--some apps are telling me they don't have a network connection and to make sure the tablet isn't in airplane mode. The New York Times app always does this now, and it never had an issue before, on any other ROM, including Vegan Ginger. The wi-fi is on and it is definitely connected to the internet. I am sure it must be a setting, I just can't find the one to change. Anyone seen this before?
Thanks in advance.
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Flashed back from what? When you flashed VG did you do a data/factory reset, wipe cache & wipe dalvik cache?
Hm. I probably flashed from CM7.1.0. It's possible that I flashed from stock 3588 immediately after an NV Flash, but I think I went from CM7.1.0 after I couldn't figure out how to activate USB transfer on CM.
Either way, my process to flash a new ROM is:
1) Wipe data/factory reset
2) Wipe cache partition
3) Wipe dalvik cache
4) Install ROM from SD card
5) Reboot.
What's weird is how VG was different on this install than the previous one. The lock screen was slightly different. Same ROM zip file that's been on the SD card since the first time, though.
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Hm. I probably flashed from CM7.1.0. It's possible that I flashed from stock 3588 immediately after an NV Flash, but I think I went from CM7.1.0 after I couldn't figure out how to activate USB transfer on CM.
Either way, my process to flash a new ROM is:
1) Wipe data/factory reset
2) Wipe cache partition
3) Wipe dalvik cache
4) Install ROM from SD card
5) Reboot.
What's weird is how VG was different on this install than the previous one. The lock screen was slightly different. Same ROM zip file that's been on the SD card since the first time, though.
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The 3 versions (Froyo, Ginger, HC)each have different locks.
I seems to remember either CM7 or one of the kernels not working with USB.
If I were you I would try a Fix permissions & see if that fixes it. If not, redo your process above.
I meant like it was different from VEGAn Ginger when I had it installed the last time on my GTab a week ago. I got it to go back, mostly, it just seems like the preferences were different. Which is why I thought the wi-fi might be a preference issue--the wi-fi box unchecks itself each time the tablet is rebooted.
I'll try fixing the permissions, that sounds promising.
Wait...uh...what's that? (Or how do I do it?)
Thanks.
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I meant like it was different from VEGAn Ginger when I had it installed the last time on my GTab a week ago. I got it to go back, mostly, it just seems like the preferences were different. Which is why I thought the wi-fi might be a preference issue--the wi-fi box unchecks itself each time the tablet is rebooted.
I'll try fixing the permissions, that sounds promising.
Wait...uh...what's that? (Or how do I do it?)
Thanks.
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It's in CWM, go to Advanced, Fix Permissions!
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It's in CWM, go to Advanced, Fix Permissions!
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Found it, thanks. Didn't fix it.
Hm. Have re-installed VEGAn GE several times. No improvement.
It's in Brilliant Corners on the 1.2 BL too--you open the NY Times app and it says there's no connection and to check that you're not in airplane mode.
Fixing permissions doesn't seem to do anything. The app worked before on this GTab, and it works fine on my Droid Pro. What the heck?
I've tried it all folks. New kernels, factory reset, different radios, different ROMs. Every-thing. The WiFi will turn on for a quick second and I will get an error message "Unable to scan for networks" and then the Wifi will just turn on and off on and off over and over again. I've even deleted the files in the data/dhcp and data/wifi folders. Rebooted, still same issue. I've deleted the files and flashed a kernel and rebooted, still same issue.
Of course I am still in contract and will have to purchase a new phone outright from Verizon if I can't get this issue resolved......
I don't know what else to do here.....
Did you try formatting data and system before installing a new rom from recovery? If that doesn't work i would say its a hardware issue. You're not restoring system data with any backup programs are you?
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I've wiped pretty much everything known to man on the phone. The ROM installs are all "fresh" I haven't tried to install any APPS on the phone. Just wipe everything, factory reset / Dalvik Cache, all of it... install fresh ROM. Try to turn on Wifi, phone boot loops. No matter what ROM I install, still same issue with Wifi / boot looping.
Well guess we can close this out. I went out and paid full boat for a Samsung Nexus since I couldn't fix this issue.
I'd like to reopen this topic. I had been running Bamf Forever 1.10, but last night I decided to try another ROM because it's been running really slow for some reason.
Did a wipe (factory reset, Dalvik cache) and installed Thunderstick. Now WiFi is broken -- the exact same problem as described in the original post. I tried flashing a new kernel and new radios, and cannot get WiFi to work.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Will flashing back to stock ROM/unrooting help?
Thanks!
@ajoesq I had the same problem when i installed thunderstick thru boot manager. My wifi stopped and I could get it going on my phone rom. So i booted back into thunderstick and wifi was working. Booted back to hte phone rom then into recovery and then i flashed my phone rom again without wiping or anything (Thunbershed V1.2) and it worked fine. wifi started agian.
ajoesq said:
I'd like to reopen this topic. I had been running Bamf Forever 1.10, but last night I decided to try another ROM because it's been running really slow for some reason.
Did a wipe (factory reset, Dalvik cache) and installed Thunderstick. Now WiFi is broken -- the exact same problem as described in the original post. I tried flashing a new kernel and new radios, and cannot get WiFi to work.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Will flashing back to stock ROM/unrooting help?
Thanks!
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Run a logcat when you try to turn wifi on. Put the output on pastebin.com and post the link. This might tell us what the problem is.
I'd make sure that the radio(s) were at least at the minimum of what the ROM called for.
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PLEASE HELP!!
I installed the Alpha-X ICS ROM for Evo 3D. The problem that I'm facing is that it keeps re-booting to "No Service" state.
I've already tried toggling the "Airplane" mode method - the moment I turn Airplane mode off, the status bar shows that I'm connected to Sprint but within a second starts rebooting (showing the ICS start up screen animation) and goes in a loop for 5-6 times and then ends up back with "No Service" state.
Please help as I really like this ROM. I am a newbie here, hence XDA doesn't allow me to post directly to the Alpha-X thread.
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PLEASE HELP!!
I installed the Alpha-X ICS ROM for Evo 3D. The problem that I'm facing is that it keeps re-booting to "No Service" state.
I've already tried toggling the "Airplane" mode method - the moment I turn Airplane mode off, the status bar shows that I'm connected to Sprint but within a second starts rebooting (showing the ICS start up screen animation) and goes in a loop for 5-6 times and then ends up back with "No Service" state.
Please help as I really like this ROM. I am a newbie here, hence XDA doesn't allow me to post directly to the Alpha-X thread.
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Hello,
How did you flash this ROM? Are you on HBoot 1.5?
If so, you will need to re-flash this ROM using Fastboot (PM Me if you cant find the instructions)
Yes, I'm on HBoot 1.5 and flashed it using Flash GUI.
I was earlier using ClearROM.
Update: I guess, i realized the problem - during the first time I had flashed this ROM, I had cleared all data & cache 9basically factory reset). It had worked fine.
Once in, I used Titanium backup to restore all my app data (including system data)... I guess that system data is causing this issue. I re-did the entire process (factory reset & flash) and now it's working fine.
I'll go ahead and try restoring only user app this time and update back.
This just proves my "Noob"ness, I guess
[email protected] said:
Update: I guess, i realized the problem - during the first time I had flashed this ROM, I had cleared all data & cache 9basically factory reset). It had worked fine.
Once in, I used Titanium backup to restore all my app data (including system data)... I guess that system data is causing this issue. I re-did the entire process (factory reset & flash) and now it's working fine.
I'll go ahead and try restoring only user app this time and update back.
This just proves my "Noob"ness, I guess
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I just wrote a post about this lol. Yes, it is only the system spp/data that will cause the issues. You shouldn't have problems restoring all of your user apps and data. I am running ALPHA X with all of my apps and data restored through TB with zero problems.
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I just wrote a post about this lol. Yes, it is only the system spp/data that will cause the issues. You shouldn't have problems restoring all of your user apps and data. I am running ALPHA X with all of my apps and data restored through TB with zero problems.
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im going to try this to solve my problems i have been having with my phone... you will be getting lots of thanks if it works lol
[email protected] said:
Update: I guess, i realized the problem - during the first time I had flashed this ROM, I had cleared all data & cache 9basically factory reset). It had worked fine.
Once in, I used Titanium backup to restore all my app data (including system data)... I guess that system data is causing this issue. I re-did the entire process (factory reset & flash) and now it's working fine.
I'll go ahead and try restoring only user app this time and update back.
This just proves my "Noob"ness, I guess
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LOL....restoring system data can cause all sorts of hell for you as Bamba1260's already pointed out and you've already figured out the hard way, and there's nothing wrong with being a "noob" either, but keep in mind if you're looking for a stable and fully functioning phone or prone to freaking out when something goes wrong.....this is after all an ALPHA (experimental / for testing and bug reporting purposes only) rom. Indeed it is a very good alpha state rom, but things are likely to and should be expected to go wrong with it periodically.
hockeyfamily737 said:
LOL....restoring system data can cause all sorts of hell for you as Bamba1260's already pointed out and you've already figured out the hard way, and there's nothing wrong with being a "noob" either, but keep in mind if you're looking for a stable and fully functioning phone or prone to freaking out when something goes wrong.....this is after all an ALPHA (experimental / for testing and bug reporting purposes only) rom. Indeed it is a very good alpha state rom, but things are likely to and should be expected to go wrong with it periodically.
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Yeah.. that's one more thing I did realize.. but was so enamored by the ICS ROM that I wanted to "taste" it one way or other..
Anyway, since I'm not done with my first 10 posts, I will have to post this bug(?) here for everybody's FYI that the GPS doesn't seem to work with this ROM.
So, know before you jump...
P.S. I still love this ROM - one of the smoothest that I've tried.
I updated my Cyanogenmod version to the night lies to improve the screen flicker issue and it has been really stable until the other day. As of about 1 week ago I have had random crashes. It seems to be related to whatsapp and certainly when I try and come out of standby. Today I noticed that it just crashed when receiving a phone call. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling whatsapp and I've wiped dalvik cache a few times. Do I need to do a factory wipe and start a fresh ?
Cheers
Gtant
Seems like it might be working now
Grantgibson45 said:
I updated my Cyanogenmod version to the night lies to improve the screen flicker issue and it has been really stable until the other day. As of about 1 week ago I have had random crashes. It seems to be related to whatsapp and certainly when I try and come out of standby. Today I noticed that it just crashed when receiving a phone call. I have tried uninstalling and reinstalling whatsapp and I've wiped dalvik cache a few times. Do I need to do a factory wipe and start a fresh ?
Cheers
Gtant
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After the phone kept crashing I decided to go ahead with a wipe factory reset and it seems to have improved. Still slightly nervous coming out of standby but I'll see.
Grant
WhatsApp crash Cyanogenmod 10.2
Grantgibson45 said:
After the phone kept crashing I decided to go ahead with a wipe factory reset and it seems to have improved. Still slightly nervous coming out of standby but I'll see.
Grant
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Friend, I am also having the same problem, whenever I enter the Whatsapp or do anything linked to it catches everything and have to restart the phone. Managed to solve your problem?
Seems to be fixed
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Friend, I am also having the same problem, whenever I enter the Whatsapp or do anything linked to it catches everything and have to restart the phone. Managed to solve your problem?
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After wipe data/factory reset, clearing dalvik cache and wiping cache then re-installing the ROM and GApps I rebooted and it went a bit weird but has since seemed to have been fixed. I had previously installed Greenify app which also I don't think helped. So I would suggest doing a complete re-install.
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Grant