Wifi says "error"

Putty · August 15th, 2011, 09:59 AM

I cannot connect to any network. Rebooted, pulled battery...nothing seems to work. Anyone know a fix?

joeykrim · August 16th, 2011, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Putty

I cannot connect to any network. Rebooted, pulled battery...nothing seems to work. Anyone know a fix?

When I've experienced this issue its because my wifi module was mismatched with my kernel.

If you've loaded a custom kernel and a custom ROM, I would re-load the custom kernel which should also load its required module.
Each custom kernel comes with modules, including wifi. Some custom ROMs might overwrite the custom kernel's wifi module, depending on how the ROM is setup.

Also, logcat will generally show some detail around the Wifi error.

Hope that helps!

Putty · August 16th, 2011, 02:01 PM

That may be my problem. I tried to load a RCREMIX kernel and it failed. That's when this started. Phone booted as normal though. I will reload the stock kernel.

William T Riker · August 16th, 2011, 04:07 PM

same thing happened to me, I just restored to my last backup and all was fine again.

Putty · August 17th, 2011, 08:17 AM

Yup! The failed kernel install caused this. Working now.

tonyp4420 · August 21st, 2011, 10:16 PM

I have a newly rooted evo 3d and am attempting to flash some custom roms, but am getting this wifi data error after flashing.

I haven't installed any custom kernels. The only thing I've done is just flash several custom roms; synergy, viper, etc.. Every time, I get the wifi data error.

I can restore to my initial backup and wifi works just fine, but I want to put custom roms on the phone of course, so anyone have any ideas?

Putty · August 21st, 2011, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyp4420

I have a newly rooted evo 3d and am attempting to flash some custom roms, but am getting this wifi data error after flashing.

I haven't installed any custom kernels. The only thing I've done is just flash several custom roms; synergy, viper, etc.. Every time, I get the wifi data error.

I can restore to my initial backup and wifi works just fine, but I want to put custom roms on the phone of course, so anyone have any ideas?

This is a kernel issue from what I found. Are you flashing roms that are built for the base you are on? 2.3.3 or 2.3.4....I have never gotten the error flashing a rom.

jlear3 · August 22nd, 2011, 04:51 AM

I have the stock kernel and still getting wifi issue with viperRom : 0

tonyp4420 · August 22nd, 2011, 08:33 AM

I decided to flash the latest version of the RCMix kernel, but got some errors. Since I got some errors, I decided to try silverneedle instead and that flashed just fine, but I'm still getting the wifi error.

This really is frustrating, I've been waiting to test out some roms, but no wifi is a big issue that I can't live without.

Is there a specific combo of kernel/rom that is recommended or a certain order the kernel/rom needs to be flashed?

Putty · August 22nd, 2011, 08:37 AM

Are you on 2.08.651.2? If so, I suggest you use flash the superwipe zip and totally clean your phone. Then I would flash Clean 2.0 and leave do not flash another kernel. This is what I have done and not getting any errors.

tonyp4420 · August 22nd, 2011, 04:13 PM

I do have that version.

I have heard of Superwipe, but haven't heard of clean 2.0, do you have a link to some more information or the download?

I am going to flash superwipe right now and test it with a stock kernel and synergy rom. If that goes smooth, I will try to flash the kernel after I verify the wifi is working.

Thanks for your help

jlear3 · August 22nd, 2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyp4420

I do have that version.

I have heard of Superwipe, but haven't heard of clean 2.0, do you have a link to some more information or the download?

I am going to flash superwipe right now and test it with a stock kernel and synergy rom. If that goes smooth, I will try to flash the kernel after I verify the wifi is working.

Thanks for your help

I found out last night that I was using roms/kernels fro the 2.3.3 version of android, theres a new kernel. so if you've updated to the current ota you need to put a 2.3.4 rom on your phone, worked for me!

Putty · August 23rd, 2011, 09:03 AM

That's why I asked him what base he was using. If he is on the latest, he needs to flash such a rom/kernel. Reason I suggest CleanRom 2.0...I know it works.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193369

EarlyMon · August 23rd, 2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tonyp4420

I do have that version.

I have heard of Superwipe, but haven't heard of clean 2.0, do you have a link to some more information or the download?

I am going to flash superwipe right now and test it with a stock kernel and synergy rom. If that goes smooth, I will try to flash the kernel after I verify the wifi is working.

Thanks for your help

Ok, so Superwipe is a way to clean your phone, the Clean rom is an actual rom.

Info you want on cleaning and wiping here:

http://androidforums.com/evo-3d-all-things-root/395021-flashing-sequence.html

http://androidforums.com/evo-3d-all-things-root/388250-question-about-wiping.html

Putty's already provided the link to the Clean rom in the post above this one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlear3

I found out last night that I was using roms/kernels fro the 2.3.3 version of android, theres a new kernel. so if you've updated to the current ota you need to put a 2.3.4 rom on your phone, worked for me!

Public Service Announcement!

Correct - never mismatch roms and kernels.

Therefore - always make a nandroid backup before changing things.

A kernel mismatch can leave you bootlooping with only your recovery methods to save you.

Make sure yours are up-to-date!

tonyp4420 · August 23rd, 2011, 10:13 AM

Ok, so I've used superwipe, both cwm and team win recoveries, flashed clean/synergy/viper/supra roms, and verified I was using the correct corresponding kernel to match the rom all with no luck and that dang wifi error.

I am not quite sure what the issue could be at this point, but I have restored and am going to either wait until someone else has this problem and resolves it or until a new phone comes out...I'm done spending countless hours dealing with it. ; )

Thanks though for all your responses, I really do appreciate trying to help.

Putty · August 23rd, 2011, 10:22 AM

I honestly think you are flashing rom for a base that you are not on. Post a screenshot of your software information.

EarlyMon · August 23rd, 2011, 11:42 AM

Also verify your wifi password - and reset the router, btw.

jlear3 · August 24th, 2011, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Putty

I honestly think you are flashing rom for a base that you are not on. Post a screenshot of your software information.

Edgarted · August 30th, 2011, 07:06 PM

Im having this same issue that i tried installing this custom kernel and it failed. My problem is that my dumb*ss didnt do a backup before installing it and now i cant restore to when it was working...any suggestions of what i should do?

Putty · August 30th, 2011, 07:52 PM

If you did the update a few weeks ago...there are no custom kernels for it yet. I suggest you flash a rom and leave the built in kernel in place...that should restore you back to working.

tonyp4420 · September 1st, 2011, 01:43 PM

Couldn't take it any longer, I just had to figure this thing out. After playing around with it a bit more, I found out that people who ran the OTA update can only get custom ROMs based on the 2.3.4 OS instead of 2.3.3. This leaves the newest build of Synergy and very few others.

I haven't had enough time to verify, but I think there is a way to flash the hboot to a previous version that allows custom ROMs based on 2.3.3, which also allows an overclockable kernel.

As of now, I'm running synergy's newest build, wifi working : ). I also tried CursedDragon's new version based on 2.3.4 and SupraROM which I thought was extremely speedy, but had issues with force close and contacts syncing.

I also can't wait until CyanogenMod comes out!

wake69 · September 1st, 2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tonyp4420

Couldn't take it any longer, I just had to figure this thing out. After playing around with it a bit more, I found out that people who ran the OTA update can only get custom ROMs based on the 2.3.4 OS instead of 2.3.3.

I haven't had enough time to verify, but I think there is a way to flash the hboot to a previous version that allows custom ROMs based on 2.3.3, which also allows an overclockable kernel.

if your bootloader is 1.5 you can not downgrade

joedaddy · November 7th, 2011, 04:15 AM

plz help! im having the same issues with the wifi i also tried to flash the RCREMIX kernel and it failed but now i cannot connect my wifi it just says error. Ive tried everything even a factory restore but nothing, i didnt backup with nandroid i noobed it out is there anything i can do??? can i restore with sum1 elses file or maybe sum1 send me the stock kernell????

wake69 · November 7th, 2011, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by joedaddy

plz help! im having the same issues with the wifi i also tried to flash the RCREMIX kernel and it failed but now i cannot connect my wifi it just says error. Ive tried everything even a factory restore but nothing, i didnt backup with nandroid i noobed it out is there anything i can do??? can i restore with sum1 elses file or maybe sum1 send me the stock kernell????

To reflash the kernel, you have to boot into recovery through fastboot

joedaddy · November 7th, 2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wake69

To reflash the kernel, you have to boot into recovery through fastboot

Dude can you get any less detailed? What kernel do i flash it with where can i download it? i got a htc evo 3d gsm with 1.49.1107 hboot, radio 10.13.9020 and i think i really f****ed it up, im stuck in a brick loop now can only boot through recovery, i tried to flash kerenel with PG86IMG.zip
didnt work still in boot loop, any help would be much appreciated.

wake69 · November 7th, 2011, 01:39 PM

http://androidforums.com/evo-3d-all-things-root/441402-support-issues-after-htc-unlock-hboot-1-5-a.html

joedaddy · November 7th, 2011, 03:15 PM

i cant find adb dont think i have it installed?

novox77 · November 7th, 2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by joedaddy

Dude can you get any less detailed? What kernel do i flash it with where can i download it? i got a htc evo 3d gsm with 1.49.1107 hboot, radio 10.13.9020 and i think i really f****ed it up, im stuck in a brick loop now can only boot through recovery, i tried to flash kerenel with PG86IMG.zip
didnt work still in boot loop, any help would be much appreciated.

If you appreciate the help, don't say "Dude can you get any less detailed?" It really gives the impression that you think you're entitled to the time and help people voluntarily give around here.

Wake's post in his link clearly states that adb is part of the Android SDK. If you don't have that installed, you should install it. That will give you adb.

wake69 · November 7th, 2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by novox77

If you appreciate the help, don't say "Dude can you get any less detailed?" It really gives the impression that you think you're entitled to the time and help people voluntarily give around here.

Wake's post in his link clearly states that adb is part of the Android SDK. If you don't have that installed, you should install it. That will give you adb.

To be fair he was talking about when I said boot into recovery through fastboot.

flyjbaker · November 8th, 2011, 12:03 AM

Read this thread from beginning to end...

http://androidforums.com/evo-3d-all-things-root/422177-another-i-flashed-rom-now-no-4g-wifi-thread.html

rpg_21 · May 18th, 2013, 05:53 PM

My htc evo 3d from virgin moble wifi and bluetooth hasnt work ever scince the day i factory reset it
i factory reset it because i had forgoten my password
My Phone was Flashed And Rooted I Have Revolutionary Recovery
and idk What else my phone had because i went to take my phone to get flashed to cricket and they had to root it to find a code to be able to flash it
I payed about 80 dollars for this It Was Like 7 months ago any help in how to fix my phone

rpg_21 · May 18th, 2013, 06:00 PM

how did you fix your problem "Putty"?