There seems to be a problem with my Orbit's data connection. When it is first turned on it doesn't automatically show whether I'm in GPRS or EDGE area. It just has the two opposing arrows and an "x". Tapping on this pops up a window and it states that programs will automatically choose when to use a data connection. Ok, great. That shouldn't be a problem. Connecting with PIE or Opera 8, the data connection automatically starts the connection and stays connected. Even after closing either browser. Which is good because this brings me to my problem. I also have the email program called Good loaded. If I try to start this before one of the above browser's, it will try to connect, then show it connected, then drop the connect back to the "G" or "E". 10 seconds later it trys again. It does this for 3 or 4 times then gives me an error stating "there's a problem with my data connection in the roaming area...". But, if I connect to PIE or Opera first, my email client works just fine. This is also a problem if I make/take a phone call. This closes the data connection, my email client tries to reconnect but can't.
This brings me to my questions (yeah!). Is there a registry hack to make the data connection stay connected always? Meaning after a soft reset it auto connects, and, after a call it auto connects as well? Thanks.
I have exactly the same problem. Basically I need to start IE first after a soft reset to make a connection. After that I start Goodlink to use the connection, and access to email etc. The connection also drops periodically, anywhere between 1 to 20 hours. Also, if I perform a synch using ActiveSync, I have re-start IE to get a connection again each time. Therefore, connecting and reconnecting is a issue unless you use IE.
I've used the GB-Soft Tweak, set to "GPRS Aways On", but it makes little difference. Tried to change one or two registry settings, but get message stating it's not accessible, and read-only !. I think unless anyone has any other idea's, we'll have to wait for any forthcoming ROM updates for this fix. Clearly the Artemis is having issues with GPRS connections for Goodlink, unlike it does for other applications that requires a data connection.
Other than that one major bug, works perfectly.
I've fixed mine. Made the following registry hack (mine saves so I guess it's unlocked).
Edit the following:
HKLM\ConnMgr\Provider\7C4BA38*****\TMobile U.S.
The "*****" folder may be different on your device. TMobile U.S. is what I called my Internet Connection in Connections. Your's wll be different of course. Edit the following: AlwaysOn from 0 to 1
Once I reset, the device comes up an automatically connects. No launching IE or Opera. Reconnects after a phone call too. The only time it doesn't is after connecting to a computer and using ActiveSync. Still working on this.
Hi,
Many thanks for the tip. It worked !. The issue was the Regitsry Editor I was using, not allowing access to change the registry key, but changed to PHM's Registry Editor, made the change and like yourself after soft reset, connected, and so far hasn't dropped.
Let me know if you get any work-arounds for the remaining issue i.e. after connecting to a PC using ActiveSync.
Cool! Glad it worked. I wonder if it's one of those issues where Good isn't "officially" supported on the Orbit. I work in IT and I know how vendors can be when you call them for a non-supported device.
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I'm quite sure I have my xda iis configure incorrectly.
When I go into connections. There is only one entry. That is "my work network". I have my isp set up in there so I can access the internet via gprs.
This works perfectly. I have outlook checking my email every 5 mins.
Here's the problem.
When I connect it to my computer, it still checks for email, but it doesn't use gprs, it looks like it uses the network my computer is on. (which is great!)
Now, the problem I'm having is when I disconnect it from the cradle gprs does not start back. it says its using the grps connection, but never connects. (I can tell that it's not doing anything because the computer speakers dont' make their normal noises when the phone is communicating with my wireless provider).
Can anyone suggest what I'm doing wrong? do i need to provide more information?
Download the pdf file from PapaDocta's post in 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=21876'. Your Connections screen should actually look like shown in the picture below. I actually needed a hard reset coz I had checked the "network connections" in the non volatile memory, and it kept loading earlier settings which caused the problem. A hard reset, and following the instructions in the pdf sorted my internet access problems out!
I often lose my data connection. Only thing I know of to do is reboot, which takes a while. Any way I can force data connection back on? I cannot choose it Comm manager.
Hi Rocky2,
I have the *exact* same problem. I don't have a solution, though.
I've tried disabling all other connections (Bluetooth, WiFi, Activesyc) but no go.
It appears that the connection must be automatically started when there is an application asking for it (e.g. PocketIE). The error mesage I get is that the "The current connection cannot be used for your request. Please end the current connection and try again."
This suggests that it thinks there is a connection, so it doesn't need to start GPRS. I haven't been able to find out which connection is active.
Mike
It's frustrating because even firing up an application that needs the connection (Outlook e-mail, for example) won't start the data connection. Instead, Outlook fails because it cannot connect to server. Maybe WM6 will be better about this.
Tmobile wm6‘s tzones starts up the data connection even after you losing it everytime I try.
Try turning off the radio, then back on. This should force a new connection.
Hi merde,
Turning off the radio doesn't work for me. Besides is very slow too (typing sim pin code..). Even with all connections disabled, some how the connection manager still thinks there is a connection.
Like rocky I'm hoping WM6 resolves it.
I'm considering a hard reset, see what that does..
Hm...
It appears I have the same problem for Wifi... Today it happened twice that I had a wifi connection but no SSID (network name). And then same problems like with the GPRS...
Strange
Mike
Everytime after I run the Windows Live Messenger, my machine never stop auto-connect. I stop it manually, then it try to re-connect...... until I soft reset =.="
Did you try stopping it with WML closed?
1) sign out the WLM
2) close the WLM
3) comm. manager -> stop data connection
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then it starts to re-connect =.="
This is one of the first things I figured out.
Go into settings, then connections, and create a 'fake' connection which will have empty parameters.
When you don't want to use your GPRS/3G/HSDPA connection at all, set your internet connection to point to the 'fake' connection. Anything that tries to use a 3G connection, such as messenger, will try to connect and fail only once, and never bother you after that. When you need your regular connection, just go into settings -> connections, and switch your profile to your operators connection.
No Data
You might want to try this little app.
http://www.modaco.com/New-FREE-Utility-t246171.html
As the author states, it's very handy for when you're abroad, but I tend to use it when watching video to stop the connection bubble interfereing with my viewing.
happens to me when using wifi n start wlm. wants to use 3g/hsdpa as default.
i just turn phone off until i start the app, then enjoyh quiet of no phone for a while if u miss ur phone turn it back on afterwards. it will use the wifi after that once connected.
I have the exact smae problem.. do later versions of messenger live resolve it? I haven't tried yet.
Hi friends,
I have a terrible problem with my fine TouchPro2.
It constantly loses the wifi-connection. My old TouchPro1 never had these issues.
I have the actual HTC stockROM installed. Tried WiFiMonster - but again. After a few seconds it loses the connection.
Sometimes I'm able to download three, four mails, but then it breaks again :-(
Any idea?
re
To be more specific: WiFi goes off after 30 sec. or so. :-(
does wifi turn off? or simply disconnect? if it's disconnecting, first thing i'd do is reboot my router with wifi enabled on the phone and see if the connection improves. if wifi is physically turning off i'd guess it's an issue in the rom. maybe try another rom? and make sure wifi is set to "best performance" on phone.
Is this everywhere or on a specific router?
Does your connection drop after a certain activity (e.g. screen going into standby, opening a specific program, etc.)? Also, have you tried to backup your device and perform a hard reset?
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I've been having similar problems for about two weeks now.
I have tried several things like hard reset, soft reset, changing the rom, playing with the wireless connection and just about everything in the connection folder but no.
I my case, when I turn the wifi connection on through the comm. manager, it slows down the phone while its trying to connect and then it just goes off, leaving me with t-mo data connection. However, when I turn off data connections in comm. manager, it connects to the router and stays connected but it does nothing with the connection. Meaning, I am connected to the router, but somehow I won't be able to use the connections.
If anyone have any suggestion(s), I would greatly appreciated it.
solved...
Thx guys,
I performed a Hardreset and testet one by one the installed software... and found it: I installed a CommManager and it caused the WiFi-Problem :-(
thx
biddle said:
I my case, when I turn the wifi connection on through the comm. manager, it slows down the phone while its trying to connect and then it just goes off, leaving me with t-mo data connection.
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What do you mean "slows down the phone"?
biddle said:
However, when I turn off data connections in comm. manager, it connects to the router and stays connected but it does nothing with the connection. Meaning, I am connected to the router, but somehow I won't be able to use the connections.
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If your wifi connects but you cant get out, check to make sure you don't have the proxy box checked in connection settings. I have seen this box mysteriously become checked in the past.
Just a little comment
I will be getting TP2 very soon, but speaking of WiFi problems in general..
I had 3 phone: TyTN II, Samsung Omnia & iPhone 3g. only the TyTN could connect to WiFi at home while the other two can connect but will not get any data... however, they worked flawlessly in numerous other locations...
the problem was with my linksys router
apparently some older routers not compatible with the newer devices...
just wanted to share
Ok. As of today, it seems to be working, thanks for the help. However, I think it might have been my router. I think it had something to do with overheating because I put my modem on top of it. But the funny part was, everything, with the exception of my phone, was connecting. However, the connection was never really strong or reliable.
Anywho, thanks for the suggestion, even though it didnt really help me, I appreciate the gesture.
I just flashed the original ROM to my phone last night as an attempt to clean it back up. So far I've installed: Google Maps, Seven, Opera 5 mini beta, Microsoft My phone, Advanced Config tool, .Net 3.5, eras2r 3G CommManager Addon, Marketplace, and MS 3.5.
I had the latest Facebook app installed and it worked, decently. When I uninstalled it and installed an older version I started to not be able to connect to FB or to my internet. I've tried resetting settings, and restoring a lot of items to default. I have sense uninstalled FB from my phone completely but still can not connect to the internet on my phone. I am able to receive e-mails. I'm connected to 3G (showing an H connection) and tried to switch it over to Edge but still no dice. I'm connecting to Media Net for any connections that try and access the network.
I did make some headway by connecting to the WiFi at work. When connected I can connect to the internet just fine. This however is limiting and I don't like connecting to wifi if I don't have to.
I was using ActiveSync to transfer some cabs to my phone from my pc and just unplugged it when I finished the last transfer, hopefully that didn't cause the issue. I've performed numerous SoftResets but still having the issue.
Anyone know what I can check? I'd like to avoid Hard Resetting if possible as I hate having to set up everything again.
Edit: Forgot to add the error message when trying to get on the internet:
"Connection Failed: Unable to connect. Please review your network settings."
Is anyone able to help? This is really frustrating me
An update (hope this helps): I ran the "Enable hidden proxy" feature that the ROM comes with and switched opera over to a Socket connection. This allows Opera to work fine, but not in HTTP mode (like it was this morning). I am still unable to connect to Facebook.
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An update (hope this helps): I ran the "Enable hidden proxy" feature that the ROM comes with and switched opera over to a Socket connection. This allows Opera to work fine, but not in HTTP mode (like it was this morning). I am still unable to connect to Facebook.
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You are going to need to provide more information. Which carrier (they have different Internet settings), which "Stock ROM" version.
Sorry, I'm using the Tilt 2 on the AT&T network. I eventually got frustrated enough with it yesterday that I performed a hard reset, which fixed it. I flashed the March 17th version of the 2.5 Energy ROM and had a hiccup at one point. I don't know if this is related or not, but I had plugged my phone into my work laptop and used active sync (it's now set to file transfer instead) so that I could charge my phone. About 5 minutes after unplugging it from my laptop I was unable to go to any website. A soft-reset resolved it.
edit: I really think it may have something to do with my plugging it in to my work computer. Right now I can't connect to FB via the app, I can open Opera and google search, but when trying to go to a website it gives me: "Could not find proxy server"