BiggShooter

I recently switched from a Blackberry Storm to my first smartphone....the HTC Incredible. So far, I'm very happy with the switch and enjoy everything about the HTC Incredible.

I'm having a problem with the MOBILE NETWORK being disabled when I'm connected to WI-FI (my home network or any other WI-FI hot spot). Is this suppose to happen? Is there any way to allow this not to happen?? Why does this happen???

The problem I'm running in to is when receiving or sending MMS / SMS text messages with pics, I am getting a "MESSAGE NOT DOWNLOADED - GENERIC NETWORK FAILURE" message in my status bar.

Thanks for the replies

emmalina

do you have "enable always-on mobile data" marked or not?

BiggShooter

Yep...I do have "enable always-on mobile data" on (green check mark).

I disconnected from my WI-FI (home network) and it automatically connected to the MOBILE NETWORK. When i connected back to my WI-FI (home network), it disconnected the MOBILE NETWORK and displayed the following message under the MOBILE NETWORK setting: Use phone for data connection when WI-FI is unavailable.

Can anyone else confirm that this happens when they are connected to WI-FI??

Thanks for the replies

howarmat

Same thing happens to me. There is another message i get when i have both 3G and WIFI connected at the same time but i cant remember what it is

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appleaj

Same thing happens to me. It's really annoying because then I can't use Skype while on WiFi. . .

Todd M

Are you by chance using Y5 battery saver, or any app that saves the battery by switching to Wi-Fi when in range of a known AP?

BiggShooter

I'm not using any battery saver application or an application that switches to Wi-Fi to save battery power. I'm beginning to wonder if this is a *bug* in the Android OS.

I'm hoping someone can give some insight on this issue.

mozetti

Just for an FYI - I was home and had my Inc connected to the WiFi. I sent a SMS message and it was delivered. I don't know a whole lot about the technological details of SMS, but I assumed it went over 3G. So, mine appears to use both simultaneously.

kyler13

I'm not sure about MMS with pics or videos, but SMS is sent over 1xRTT so you don't need need be connected to 3G when you're on wifi for simple texting (battery saver). I'll test a picture message when i get home.

Edit: I confirmed it at home. 3G shuts off when in range of my wifi. Sent an MMS picture message from my wife's phone and I got it no problem. SMS/MMS doesn't require 3G.

Last edited by kyler13; May 8th, 2010 at 04:06 PM.

ejkeebler

I'm pretty sure this is by design. Why would you need 3G if you were on WIFI? SMS and MMS don't need it to send or there would be very few people able to text. Also, WIFI uses way less power than the 3G radio,i could be completely wrong so hopefully someone chimes in more definitively.

shh

This is correct. To disable WiFi just install HTC settings widget and turn off/on WiFi.

Brian_83

Skype actually won't work over Wifi. When you run Skype and Wifi in on it will tell you that you must disable it to use Skype.

Tabster

I am getting the MESSAGE NOT DOWNLOADED - GENERIC NETWORK FAILURE everytime someone sends me a picture message.
Changing wi-fi and other options I can think of do not help.

Has anyone had this issue and found a good solution?

thx

necosino

Other people having this issue either uninstalled handcent if the were using it or hard resetted.

Tabster

I have not used handcent.
If I were to hard reset, what should I avoid settings wise during the initial setup?

TokedUp

I dont think it has to do with the WiFi/MN I think its an App blocking it. Do you have Antivirus? or ATK? get rid of em. NO Need On Droid!

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Bundy

I have this same problem and have no idea how to fix it. The only app that I have that may be involved in the problem is the Quick Settings widget that shows som sort of APN control error: No APN configured. Could that have anything to do with it?

AGWednesday

Yes, that's supposed to happen. Wi-Fi and your Mobile Network Connection both provide you with ways to send and receive data, the primary difference being that Wi-Fi is faster than your Mobile Network's 3G connection. When your phone connects to a Wi-Fi network, it drops the Mobile Network Connection since having both on wouldn't be optimal.

If you want to switch back, just turn off your Wi-Fi and turn on your Mobile Network Connection. That'll put you back onto Verizon's 3G network.

I've had this problem too. Seems that it depends on what Wi-Fi network I'm connected to. If I'm at home and on my secured private network, everything works fine. If I'm on the Wi-Fi network at work, some functions don't work. I just figured that some networks are setup to prevent certain "abuses."

The best thing might be to take that Wi-Fi network off your list, since it won't allow you to do certain basic tasks.

iowabowtech

I've noticed this same thing for weeks and just figured it was viewed as normal by everyone. Surprised somebody hadn't mentioned it by now actually. I like this feature because it uses WiFi when available which is easier on the battery. I did have one time where I ran into a fail to send issue which required toggling WiFi off and toggling 3G on. Kinda seemed like a worthwhile tradeoff in my case but special circumstances might make it more of a pain for some.

iowabowtech

Same here. I made the same assumption. Haven't had any issues on my home network.

Eng320

This problem does not relate to phone; it is Android's bug. Android only allows 1 data connection at one time. Simultaneous use of 3G and Wifi is yet not available, which I desperately need .

For more info visit the following link:

Can Android 2.X connect to 3G and Wifi data networks simultaneously? - Android Developers | Google Groups