KitKat ROMS and wi-fi - no success - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Greetings!
No matter which KITKAT ROM i flash - Paranoid / Snapshot / Archidroid, i never can connect on any wi-fi.
Yes the password typed is corret, the signal is strong to excellent quality, and no matter what i try, the system doesnt get any connection through wifi.
3G is working fine tough.
Anyone has any idea about what it might be? The ROMS run just perfectly, but no wi-fi is just not bearable lol.
BTW....i restored my previous system backup which runs on SENTINEL 6.0 ROM and the wi-fi connects just perfectly...
Samsung S3 I-9300
Please any help....thanks a lot

restes77 said:
Greetings!
No matter which KITKAT ROM i flash - Paranoid / Snapshot / Archidroid, i never can connect on any wi-fi.
Yes the password typed is corret, the signal is strong to excellent quality, and no matter what i try, the system doesnt get any connection through wifi.
3G is working fine tough.
Anyone has any idea about what it might be? The ROMS run just perfectly, but no wi-fi is just not bearable lol.
BTW....i restored my previous system backup which runs on SENTINEL 6.0 ROM and the wi-fi connects just perfectly...
Samsung S3 I-9300
Please any help....thanks a lot
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oh Gosh..... no one ?
Would love to keep my phone updated but KitKat kills my wifi connections

restes77 said:
oh Gosh..... no one ?
Would love to keep my phone updated but KitKat kills my wifi connections
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Have you tried a proper clean install? As in wipe /data /system /preload, cache and delvik cache? (Always backup)

Some roms require a restart before wifi works, not doing a clean install, or using an incompatible kernel can also cause.

Yeah I had done a complete wipe before installing it. And also I had performed several reboots with no success after it.
The weird thing is that 3g connection runs flawlessly.
No clue at all why is this happening.

restes77 said:
Yeah I had done a complete wipe before installing it. And also I had performed several reboots with no success after it.
The weird thing is that 3g connection runs flawlessly.
No clue at all why is this happening.
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Have you tried other wireless connections on kitkat?

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[Q] ParanoidAndroid (and other) JB ROMs - Can't get mobile network to work

I can't post to the dev forum, so maybe someone over here can help:
I tried the PA ROM, because I really love the hybrid mode. The ROM has worked fine and looks great, but whatever version I flash, the mobile network, both data and phone, simply doesn't work.
It briefly connects to my provider (drei.at) and immediately disconnects, no matter whether I have data connection enabled or not.
Have tried this with all available versions of PA and did the usual routine: wipe, format system, wipe data. I even went totally back to a stock ROM, tried various modems, the current one being XXDLH9, which works just fine on [email protected] 0.6 ROM.
Had the same problem with Omega, FoxHound, and god knows what other ROMs I tried. No matter what, the only JB ROM actually working is [email protected] 0.6, that's it.
Is this a known phenomenon or have I overlooked something obvious?
The phone used to be a branded and simlocked Austrian T-Mobile, but ever since it has been debranded and SIM unlocked.
Any ideas?
All i can suggest is your apn settings?
Can try Offline SIM APN Database (get on Google Play) to insert the correct apn settings.
alchemist83 said:
All i can suggest is your apn settings?
Can try Offline SIM APN Database (get on Google Play) to insert the correct apn settings.
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Thank you for the suggestion. The APN settings on a fresh install, all wiped, are correct and the same as in a working setup.
Any other ideas? Am I really the only one with that problem?
Modem tried APN correct .
Suggest next step is factory reset ..
Step after that is to install an official stock rom .
Others who may have a problem post in the roms thread .
jje
JJEgan said:
Modem tried APN correct .
Suggest next step is factory reset ..
Step after that is to install an official stock rom .
Others who may have a problem post in the roms thread .
jje
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Did a factory reset, totally clean install with everything wiped.
Also, did a clean wipe and installed official stock ROM. Lost root, started from scratch and still didn't work.
I'd love to post in the ROM forums, but haven't yet posted my mandatory 10 postings.. Maybe this thread helps me to reach that limit
DF5JT said:
Did a factory reset, totally clean install with everything wiped.
Also, did a clean wipe and installed official stock ROM. Lost root, started from scratch and still didn't work.
I'd love to post in the ROM forums, but haven't yet posted my mandatory 10 postings.. Maybe this thread helps me to reach that limit
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Possible hardware problem then .
jje
JJEgan said:
Possible hardware problem then .
jje
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Very unlikely since it works on stock ROMs and [email protected] 0.6.
Uhm you just said that it still did not work on Stock?
What error message does the deviche present in *#4636#* -> phone info under Gprs?
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d4fseeker said:
Uhm you just said that it still did not work on Stock?
What error message does the deviche present in *#4636#* -> phone info under Gprs?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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No, that's not what I said. Stock ROMs work just fine; I actually just flashed the latest leak (DLI5) and had no problems with the network. The problem hasn't changed, so it's what I wrote in the OP: Only JB to work ist latest leak and [email protected] 0.6. All others can be installed but have not network connection other than WiFi.
DF5JT said:
I can't post to the dev forum, so maybe someone over here can help:
I tried the PA ROM, because I really love the hybrid mode. The ROM has worked fine and looks great, but whatever version I flash, the mobile network, both data and phone, simply doesn't work.
It briefly connects to my provider (drei.at) and immediately disconnects, no matter whether I have data connection enabled or not.
Have tried this with all available versions of PA and did the usual routine: wipe, format system, wipe data. I even went totally back to a stock ROM, tried various modems, the current one being XXDLH9, which works just fine on [email protected] 0.6 ROM.
Had the same problem with Omega, FoxHound, and god knows what other ROMs I tried. No matter what, the only JB ROM actually working is [email protected] 0.6, that's it.
Is this a known phenomenon or have I overlooked something obvious?
The phone used to be a branded and simlocked Austrian T-Mobile, but ever since it has been debranded and SIM unlocked.
Any ideas?
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Have you tried flashing a new baseband? i had the same problem, when flashing the franco. Kernel..
or, go back stock, then reflash the desired ROM
EDIT: If it helps, I speak/write fluent german ('Cause I live in germany ^^)
familyguy59 said:
Have you tried flashing a new baseband? i had the same problem, when flashing the franco. Kernel..
or, go back stock, then reflash the desired ROM
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Thanks for trying to help.
Yes, I have been playing around with all kinds of basebands, trying to flash modems etc. but that does not seem to be the reason for it. I have had different modems working and the very same modems simply did not work with PA at all. Best example ist yesterday's leak DLI5 which I flashed and had a virgin like system working just fine with my network. I then flashed the PA ROM, which then had the same baseband as the latest stock ROM, but, alas, same story: No network.
The weird thing is the brief connect it always shows in the status bar. It lasts roughly 4-5 seconds and then disconnects again, only showing the empty network status display.
It really sucks, because I find the idea of hybrid ROMs really appealing, in fact, this seems to me as a truly superior way of making use of the 720p display.
Need to try logcat next to see whether the connect/disconnect somehow can be monitored from there. Will report on that.
DF5JT said:
I can't post to the dev forum, so maybe someone over here can help:
I tried the PA ROM, because I really love the hybrid mode. The ROM has worked fine and looks great, but whatever version I flash, the mobile network, both data and phone, simply doesn't work.
It briefly connects to my provider (drei.at) and immediately disconnects, no matter whether I have data connection enabled or not.
Have tried this with all available versions of PA and did the usual routine: wipe, format system, wipe data. I even went totally back to a stock ROM, tried various modems, the current one being XXDLH9, which works just fine on [email protected] 0.6 ROM.
Had the same problem with Omega, FoxHound, and god knows what other ROMs I tried. No matter what, the only JB ROM actually working is [email protected] 0.6, that's it.
Is this a known phenomenon or have I overlooked something obvious?
The phone used to be a branded and simlocked Austrian T-Mobile, but ever since it has been debranded and SIM unlocked.
Any ideas?
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Bump.
Nearly the same prob to me! I loose data if I change my location, also provider "3" in Austria! Stock is working, CM10 nightly also. I tried different Modems tomorrow the ODIN Leak.
Andi
me too
no data network after flash on two diffrent galaxy s2's
kaos7 said:
no data network after flash on two diffrent galaxy s2's
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I was having the same issue, I pulled the SIM and wiped it down, blew off the contactors, seems to of solved the problem for the time being.
WiFi works, Mobile Networks do not
2Fast 2Low Customs said:
I was having the same issue, I pulled the SIM and wiped it down, blew off the contactors, seems to of solved the problem for the time being.
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I just installed ParanoidAndroid. I'm kind of a noob to all of this.
I understand some, but not all.
My mobile networks are not working.
I don't get any notification at the top of the screen either saying I'm on a mobile network.
I've messed around with the APN settings. It seems that every now and then it'll connect for a brief moment, but I can't really do anything unless I'm connected to WiFi.
Any help would be appreciated.
I came from a stock phone rooted.
Installed this and now I'm here.
Please HELP!!
Had this problem with stock roms..
The network is fine but doesn't exchange data correctly.. AOSP worked fine for me.. PA= flawless
BHARGAV33 said:
Had this problem with stock roms..
The network is fine but doesn't exchange data correctly.. AOSP worked fine for me.. PA= flawless
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Turns out I just had crappy reception at home.
I wanted to get 3+ but something got in the way and had to go with the 2.+
Sorry for not understanding, but what is AOSP? I see that, but I don't get what is what.
ASOP = Android Open Source Project.. They are best but not that much good at battery
Spend some time on xda and Google your doubts.. You'll surely understand everything from android

[Q] Problems with Wifi / 4G LTE with CM10

Hey guys,
was running Fresh 5.3.1 and went to CM 10 stable.
I did the following prior to this:
1. updated radio for s-on devices via TWRP to get to latest version
2. factory reset
3. wiped system
4. wiped cache + dalvik
5. flashed cm10
6. booted, download Titanium backup
7. Titanium complain about seeing an android device ID mistmatch and said it would fix it so I said yes
8. Observing that I cannot connect to LTE network (it won't connect and won't fail back to 3g). I can only connect to 3g when LTE isn't available. EDGE works fine.
9. Also noticing that the device doesn't switch APs well at all like my old stock ROM or FreshROM did. (It will hang on to a WIFI AP that has a weaker signal).
Anyone else having these issues? Should I not change the device ID with Titanium? Is that the cause?
TIA.
amenic said:
Hey guys,
was running Fresh 5.3.1 and went to CM 10 stable.
I did the following prior to this:
1. updated radio for s-on devices via TWRP to get to latest version
2. factory reset
3. wiped system
4. wiped cache + dalvik
5. flashed cm10
6. booted, download Titanium backup
7. Titanium complain about seeing an android device ID mistmatch and said it would fix it so I said yes
8. Observing that I cannot connect to LTE network (it won't connect and won't fail back to 3g). I can only connect to 3g when LTE isn't available. EDGE works fine.
9. Also noticing that the device doesn't switch APs well at all like my old stock ROM or FreshROM did. (It will hang on to a WIFI AP that has a weaker signal).
Anyone else having these issues? Should I not change the device ID with Titanium? Is that the cause?
TIA.
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UPDATE 1: Also installed / flashed gapps for JB in there
UPDATE 2: I'm also running radio (baseband) 1.12.11.0809 (latest I believe). Never had any issues like this with any other ROM I've tried (stock, Fresh, OMJ, pokerom) ...
UPDATE 3: Going to try again without restored Android ID
UPDATE 4: I wiped and reflashed and did NOT restore previous Android ID via Titanium Backup and now 4G LTE works fine but I'm still having the WiFI AP issues - seems like this ROM doesn't have logic on the client side wifi stack to look for a stronger AP with the same BSSID and switch to it - I thought it was a native function of the spec but I guess not.
Now GPS doesn't work this release isn't what i would call stable
EDIT: Went into a sense based ROM and did the ##GPSCLRX# code from the dialer app, then using msl reader put in the password and after this got a GPS lock in maps then went back to cm10 and GPS is working fine again...
A few days after working all these kinks out it seems to be much better... definitely a rough start!
EDIT 2: Stock camera app is having problems... Requires rebooting the phone but third party camera apps seem to work fine.. Also intermittently having an issue where the phone seems happy to have no data connection even though it's clearly available (won't get 4G, 3G or edge)...
Sent from my EVO using xda app-developers app
if you want an answer you need to be posting your questions in the CM10 thread in the development area.

WiFi not enabling, need assistance

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.
adfurgerson said:
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.
adfurgerson said:
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.

[Q] cm11 wifi problem

I am having trouble connecting to my router at home...Idk why this is happening, it was working fine on the stock 4.1.2 rom but ever since I updated to cm11 nightly (tuesday march 10, 2014), I cannot connect to my wifi.....Any help?!?!
why are people overlooking my thread?!?! I really need to fix this
AlainFarqy said:
I am having trouble connecting to my router at home...Idk why this is happening, it was working fine on the stock 4.1.2 rom but ever since I updated to cm11 nightly (tuesday march 10, 2014), I cannot connect to my wifi.....Any help?!?!
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This is a ROM problem (I have this problem too) so don't worry about your device. I'd recommend switching to ParanoidAndroid (where WiFi works) and connecting to your network, then flashing back to CM11. If you care about data then make a Nandroid backup and after reinstalling CM do advanced restore and just restore data.
Step-by-step:
1. Download PA 4.4.2 (in the Original Android Development forums for this device)
2. Reboot into recovery
3. Full backup
4. Wipe, and install PA as per the instructions on the original post in the PA thread
5. Boot into PA, set up, connect to WiFi
6. Boot into recovery
7. Install CM11 but don't wipe. This is a little risky but mostly you shouldn't have a problem, since you haven't done anything on PA . 99% of the time you can restore to a backup if anything goes wrong.
8. (Optional) In the recovery choose advanced restore and restore data ONLY. this will restore your original apps and shouldn't cause any problems since the apps are originally from the same CM11 environment.
Hope I helped.
I having wifi problem with cm11 and PA too. I've flashed many radio file but it didnt work. i can connect to wifi after flashed radio but it stop download after a while, althought it still connect to wifi
xike456 said:
I having wifi problem with cm11 and PA too. I've flashed many radio file but it didnt work. i can connect to wifi after flashed radio but it stop download after a while, althought it still connect to wifi
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If this is your problem, and flashing a radio works for a while, then try more radios. There are a few lists of hybrid radios in the general area for the e970. Though, I doubt this is a radio problem as when the stock ROM is flashed WiFi works with pretty much any radio, so I find it somewhat weird that using a new radio fixes the issue for you.
Sent from my LG-E970
I need more details. What do you mean by cannot connect? What happens? Please post a logcat of trying to connect.
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Shelnutt2 said:
I need more details. What do you mean by cannot connect? What happens? Please post a logcat of trying to connect.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda app-developers app
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Same is happening with me(CM11 M4)
when i turn on the wifi it scans n shows all the available networks.
when i select mine to connect, as usual it asks password.
after entering password; all that happens is it shows "saved" in wifi list.
nothing else happens.
i have tried connecting all types of wifi networks.
Also on the same line, i cant start the Wifi hotspot as well
after clicking on Portable hotspot it keeps on showing "Turning hotspot on..." for infinity.
I was also having wifi issues. For me, it was because my phone still had the ICS radios. Once I flashed the JB radios everything started working great. maybe that is your issue?

Mobile data not working on (any) custom rom (APN settings correct / same as on stock)

Okay, so I've been trying lots of different roms on and off, all of them seem to break mobile data.
I'm on Mobile Vikings in Belgium, on the Base network.
Anyone else experiencing this?
As it occurs with any rom, I'm pretty sure it's not rom specific (also obviously most users aren't facing this issue).
Also, reverting to a backup of OxygenOS breaks mobile data as well.
Really frustrating as this means I need to do a full wipe, re-install stock oxygen and set up my phone from scratch...
On most roms APN settings are automatically correct (sometimes I need to select the right carier, sometimes I need to make a new entry when my carier is missing). Anyways, after a setup it always all looks like it should just work.
Regardless, when switching on mobile data, no 3G or LTE or even edge icons appear in the status bar and the phone remains offline.
I really hope I'm being stupid and there's some solution. As of now I'm forced to stick with OOS Lollipop if I want mobile data (which is a must have feature for me, as I'm sure it is for most).
Actually just finding out I'm not the only person dealing with this frustration would already be comforting to be honest
Backup efs from stock rom. Restore it after you flash a custom rom. And also reset apn settings after the phone boots up.
zTweaked said:
Backup efs from stock rom. Restore it after you flash a custom rom. And also reset apn settings after the phone boots up.
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Thanks for the fast reply! I will try this solution after work & keep you posted!
Is restoring EFS often a necesity? I've been flashing since my zte Blade days, never needed to backup EFS before... Maybe just lucky so far?
I have the same problem. I'm on Mobile Vikings too.
zTweaked's tip worked like a charm! Thanks again man!
Posting this on Exodus ROM on LTE btw
Highly recommend following his advice to all Mobile Vikings (or anyone else facing this issue)!
muffinmanD said:
zTweaked's tip worked like a charm! Thanks again man!
Posting this on Exodus ROM on LTE btw
Highly recommend following his advice to all Mobile Vikings (or anyone else facing this issue)!
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Welcome, mate. I often face this issue. Sometimes rebooting my phone gives me problems like this. Restoring EFS is the easiest way to fix.
Not connecting to mobile data any time I flash custom rom
Tired of this custom ROM problem any time I flash any custom ROM my mobile data will stop working it will be showing 4g but not even connecting still offline please any help thanks in advance

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