Root [CDMA] Wifi says "error"

[Putty]

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

 

[joeykrim]

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]

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]

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

 

[Putty]

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

 

[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?

 

[Putty]

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]

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

 

[tonyp4420]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

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]

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]

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

 

[EarlyMon]

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

 

[jlear3]

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

this, he's using a 2.3.3 rom with a 2.3.4 kernel, or vice versa, this is what happened to me..

OP try switching to Synergy (★ ☆ ★| ROM |Nightly|◄●|Synergy 3Dvo|●►|2.3.4RLS1(zeus mods!)|☆LATER HTC SPYWARE|★ ☆ ★ - xda-developers) and report back

 

[Edgarted]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.