[Q] Wifi on HTC Desire (2.1) - Desire General

Hey guys,
I just got myself the HTC Desire yesterday with Android 2.1 installed. I'm from India and the 2.2 upgrade is not yet available.
My problem is using Wi-Fi with HTC. I am able to turn on the Wifi, it gets connected to the WiFi router as well (with full signal strength) - HOWEVER when I try to access the internet, it is unable to do so. At the same time, all my other devices like the laptops and even my old phone (Nokia E72) are able to access the Wifi and connect to the internet. The router is Linksys WRT54G ver.7
I have checked all configuration settings on my WiFi Router (including security settings). I have even tried to disable security completely from the access point, but nothing is working. I'm really completely perplexed as to what can be done. Really appreciate any help from you guys

Bump! Any help guys?
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The Desire, and other HTC Android phones, seems to be quite picky when it comes to WiFi routers. I think it is an issue that can often by fixed by replacing the firmware on your router.
See this thread for further details.
Regards,
Dave

Thanks a lot for your response Dave. I'll look up that link
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Got new HTC desire but have Wifi issues

Hi guys just signed up, my 1st HTC phone and 1st android phone. Normally owned nokia, currently have nokia n900 and got desire on tuesday.
the main problem i have is the desire on wifi does not work properly, i get good signal (router in same room, d-link 615 with 50Mb connection)
some sites work bbc.co.uk works like normal but when i brows other sites, facebook, talk.maemo, quidco, ebay.. u get the idea it does not load or takes ages , we are talking mintues 1-3 mins.
this applies to apps too, some times it updates and some times it does not.
now for the funny thing. when i'm one floor below the router location everything works.
Now i have changed channels and security settings with no joy, all other device on the same router work fine, nokia n80, n900, ps3, netbook and main PC wired.
its bugging me, dunno if i should take the handset for replacement. On 3G it works fine, actually works GREAT! on voda (got the phone simfree from CPW)
thank you.
p.s does desire have multi notifcation LED or just green and orange?
Oh router is using Firmware: DD-WRT
Ronaldo_9 said:
Oh router is using Firmware: DD-WRT
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Hey sorry to wake up a old thread but just in case you have not solved the problem, rooting the device and installing a custom rom solves the problem. Seems like its a issue with the stock htc desire rom and dd-wrt routers.

WiFi turns off itself

Hello mates
I try to surf by WiFi most of the time when I am at home but unfortunately my Desire deactivates WiFi ramdomly after ~ 1.5 minutes. The connection is not lost, WiFi is really deactivated! If I re-enable WiFi afterwards, the same occurs again
WiFi-Standby-Policy is on "Never" and I currently don't use any other WiFi-managing apps.
The problem is really pi**ing me off as I cannot simply browse that way :[
Here is a short Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2IBU-C6_XA See 0:13
Anyone else having this issue?
What firmware and radio are you running?
Have you tried changing your Router to connect to a different Wi-Fi frequency channel, could be something to do with interference maybe?
FW 2.1-update1
Radio 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2
Can't imagine that a wrong channel in my router forces my Desire to switch off WiFi... I'm forced to use channel 13 as I would have interferences otherwise
edit: changed it from 13 to 10, didn't change anything.
Could a hardreset solve the problem?
Yes, i was going to suggest you try a hard reset to get rid of any software bugs and set your device back to factory condition.
If that does not work, and if not already done so, then you could try rooting and flashing to a different rom. You could also try a different radio version too as this can improve signal strength of Wi-Fi.
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Did a hardreset but problem still persists
I am still having this annoying bug In the meantime I did a hardreset 3 times and also bought another router -.-
Please help me!
I've seen a lot of people complaining about one problem or another on here, and it puzzles me greatly why more respondents don't say the bleeding obvious.. if you phone doesn't work, take it back! That's what warranties are for people!
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Froyo wifi problem with hidden SSID

Hi All,
Im having some problems connecting from my Desire to a wireless access point with a hidden SSID and WPA2-PSK encryption. I can add the network but it always shows as "out of range", even when im sat right next to the router.
I have seen a few threads about this - it apparently works for some but not for others. Is there a way to fix it?
Im using the latest stock T-mobile (UK) software (froyo) and I'm pretty sure this used to work in Eclair.
Thanks
Jeff
I have the same issue and the only thing I could do was enable SSID broadcasting :-(. My wife's 3gs connects in about 5 sec, Desire - ages...
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Strange as I have set up my work one the same way and it connects every time I flash a rom no problems. I'm using LeeDroids 2.2d atm.
The router is just a cheapo Netgear.
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Try WifiConnector, works for me (Froyo + hidden SSID).
Just tried this without much luck. Just get a black screen when launching the app. Even after killing and restarting it.
No luck with me also (
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[Q]Could the wifi router be the culprit?

I have previously posted on how my WiFi was only working via a ****ty app.
Now I have some more info that makes me beleive that our home wifi router is the cause of that.
I went to my friends house and WiFi worked completely normal there, so it must be the routers fault right?
I have also reflashed the radio, so it probably isn't it's fault.
It all started happening when I updated to the OTA 2.2
Any help on how to fix this?
nejc121 said:
I have previously posted on how my WiFi was only working via a ****ty app.
Now I have some more info that makes me beleive that our home wifi router is the cause of that.
I went to my friends house and WiFi worked completely normal there, so it must be the routers fault right?
I have also reflashed the radio, so it probably isn't it's fault.
It all started happening when I updated to the OTA 2.2
Any help on how to fix this?
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what about flashing a custom rom?
Well, I'm running CM7 with 2.3 and it's still the same :/
I don't have pc wifi to experiment with. But I will try to tell something.
Wifi on wildfire has the support of b and g networks by default. So no wifi "n" network on wildfire by default. There is a chance of difference in these network types between ur wifi and ur friends wifi, such that it works only with ur friends one.
And I think I saw somewhere in development section that someone made wifi "n" network working on wildfire. But Im not curious about it since I don't use it.
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But what's really odd, is that it worked like it should on stock 2.1, so obviously 2.2 ****ed something up...right?

[Q] DHD 2.3 broken wifi: HTC cannot repair. Please help

Clean Desire HD, no root. Received FOTA 2.3 one month ago. Wifi is not working since then. HTC service UK returned device as "repaired" but it still does not work.
WIFI does not work mean that I can connect to router, but no traffic flow.
(I did reset router many times)
some facts:
1) I have a Bebox wireless router at home (thomson 585). I have just tested 5 laptops: sony, 2 lenovo, hp and fujitsu. Every single one works with the wifi. PSP, nokia n97 and walkman - all work with wifi as well. The only device in the house which does not is Desire HD.
2) I have also tried setting up wifi spot on nokia n97. ALL laptops managed to connect and access internet. Desire HD does not even see this wifi hot spot, the hotspot does not show up after repeated scans.
3) I have also tried setting up ad-hoc networks on two laptops, thinkpad and vaio. HTC desire HD does not even see these networks, while other devices are able to connect.
HTC has tried to repair this wifi problem over the phone and email (silly stuff like resetting, disabling settings backup, removing sim etc).
HTC has tried to repair it in the service centre and failed (and lost battery in process).
Before I send it back for another round of torture at HTC service centre, I want ask you guys for a help. Any ideas?
Is there any way to reflash the phone with official firmware without voiding the warranty?
try redownloading the new rom and reinstall it.
Yep, just tried - no luck. But!
I have just downgraded to 1.32 - wifi is working perfect again! i did not even have to reboot the home router. Now testing the rest of functions.
So, 2.3 update has clearly serious issues. And HTC is clearly clueless how to fix it.
2.3 has wifi drop issues, which can fixed via patch if rooted. Other then that no issues.
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AndriodLover said:
2.3 has wifi drop issues, which can fixed via patch if rooted. Other then that no issues.
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do you have a link to the patch ?
Hi,
seen similar behavior on another android device. Connection to the Router was o.k. but no data flow. After entering a IP adress etc manually everything went fine.
bye
Sven
I had problems with my wifi router (a Belkin Double N+) and GB Sense ROMs - it would connect, but take several attempts to do so. It would get as far as authenticating with the router, then fail, try again, and eventually connect.
I tried various custom ROMs and even the stock ROM without any luck, and it had been fine on Froyo. Tried altering all kinds of router settings as well.
What finally worked for me was switching the router's wifi security from WPA2 to WPA. I imagine the GB wifi drivers didn't get on well with my router's chipset. Might be worth a try, if you haven't already.

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