Wifi disconnecting - Desire General

I have some problems with my wifi connection, i have to reconnect my wifi many times a day.. is there someone that knows what the problem can be? My device is rooted and s-off, i am using Ginger villain 0.9, but i have had this problem in all the roms I've been using. Btw. Wifi sleep is off

Some roms do mess up Wi-Fi and mobile internet and stuff. Try updating your radio to 5.14.05.17.

I do have the newest radio :/

Try this: Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings; then press Menu > Advanced > Wi-Fi sleep policy and set to "Never".

wyvorn said:
Try this: Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings; then press Menu > Advanced > Wi-Fi sleep policy and set to "Never".
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He said in the first post he already did that.
Flash both the newest radio and the corresponding ril. I did that yesterday and had no issues in the last 24hrs but can't say whether this solved my issue or not. If the newest doesn't work, try a little older and so on.
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I'll give it a try. Thanks

Do you have a URL to download the files?

I have/had the same issue after using CyanogenMod 7.
I think it is because the custom rom enable 802.11n. After I disabled the 802.11n on my router and only using 802.11g, there has been no problem after that.

I have the problem on all a/b/g/n etc. :-/

Same problems here with oxygen & redux ginger rom's. No wifi problems with others, non-gingerbread roms. Could it be wifi router issues because only small number of us having this?
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I have been going through about a dozen roms and my WiFi does not work.
Solution is in the WiFi router setting. I changed the TX rate to 1-2 mps. and everything works.
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hmm
I have tried on 10 different routers, same problem every time. But I remember that I installed 802.11n mod for a long time ago .. perhaps it's the problem then? Is it possible to reinstall the default wifi module? or is that a part of the ROM?

Up this... Tested ginger rom again (redux v1.0.0-RC6), and updated my router (Netgear WNDR3700) firmware to latest and greatest, and no wifi disconnections anymore!
I just don't know if it was rom or router fault, but now it's gone.

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WiFi connection kills mobile network

I'm having an issue that happens about 50% of the time. When in a WiFi zone and connected to a router, quite often the mobile network will lose connection so I cannot make calls or send texts. None of the mobile bars are illuminated and there appears to be a little "x" above them. Leaving the WiFi zone disconnects from the router, but the mobile network still does not come back.
I have to reboot the phone before it picks up the mobile network again. It's really frustrating because without checking my phone, I never know whether it has mobile network connection or not (when i'm in a WiFi area such as work). I know the area i'm in has mobile connection, but WiFi just seems to kill it.
This is happening on the stock HTC ROM and the latest Oxygen ROM that I flashed to. Is this a known big or any tips/tricks?
Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > press Menu, select Advanced, and check your Wi-Fi Sleep policy settings.
maybe you have an old radio? i would suggest that you try to flash another radio to see if it solves your problem. again, just a suggestion!!!
MasDroid said:
Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > press Menu, select Advanced, and check your Wi-Fi Sleep policy settings.
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Hmmm, I did not know about that. I'm not sure it'll fix the issue, but the WiFi turning off an on did somewhat bug me, so cheers for showing me that setting anyway
mariosraptor said:
maybe you have an old radio? i would suggest that you try to flash another radio to see if it solves your problem. again, just a suggestion!!!
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Well, I don't know what my stock radio was, but when I flashed to Oxygen I tried the one the dev recommended. Perhaps i'll try another.
Would 3 Mobile be really annoyed if I took the phone in for help and it was flashed to a custom ROM?
alex98uk said:
Hmmm, I did not know about that. I'm not sure it'll fix the issue, but the WiFi turning off an on did somewhat bug me, so cheers for showing me that setting anyway
Well, I don't know what my stock radio was, but when I flashed to Oxygen I tried the one the dev recommended. Perhaps i'll try another.
Would 3 Mobile be really annoyed if I took the phone in for help and it was flashed to a custom ROM?
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You could also try a modified kernel and as suggested above, a different radio version as this can help with issues related to Wi-Fi reception, GPS signal strength, and battery life.
If you purchased the mobile from 3 Mobile, then they may suggest that your warranty is void as you have 'hacked' it. You can always flash back to stock ROM and then check if the same issue persists. If not, then go back to a custom ROM, try different radio versions and some may work better as it can depend on your network/area, and if still not resolved, try flashing a compatible modified Kernel from the Desire Android Development section of the forum.
I'm using Leedroid 2.3b with RIL optimised for 5.11.05.27, and I notice weak signal with WiFi, it is present, but WiFi bars change all the time, among other symptoms similar to those he has described. The other day I went out of range of WiFi network, but the phone hasn't switched to mobile network, but instead the WiFi icon remained and there of course was no connection. Would you define this as an ROM or radio issue? Is there any sense in changing the radio to other when the ROM developer stated this one is the best?
A few days ago I flashed the newest radio (I was using batt+ up to that moment) because I experienced echo during calls. Now the echo is gone, but this happens.
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erklat said:
I'm using Leedroid 2.3b with RIL optimised for 5.11.05.27, and I notice weak signal with WiFi, it is present, but WiFi bars change all the time, among other symptoms similar to those he has described. The other day I went out of range of WiFi network, but the phone hasn't switched to mobile network, but instead the WiFi icon remained and there of course was no connection. Would you define this as an ROM or radio issue? Is there any sense in changing the radio to other when the ROM developer stated this one is the best?
A few days ago I flashed the newest radio (I was using batt+ up to that moment) because I experienced echo during calls. Now the echo is gone, but this happens.
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I think it could be ROM or Radio related... I was not aware that the associated RIL was to be flashed also although I know it is always recommened as it can provide an important part in handling the communication between the Radio and the Kernel.
Have you tried without the RIL and just the radio alone? Try that and see if it improves the situation.
I downloaded and flashed RIL for this radio. It shouldn't make any difference though since this RIL is supposed to be in the ROM already. :s
This radio is also downloaded OTA from our provider. I checked my sister's Desire, she has the same radio on her stock Desire (i.e. it was downloaded OTA).
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Is there any good advice on what Radios work well and what they excel at? I see quite a lot posted, but no hard information on what works best
What I would love is one that actually picks up mobile signal. Where I live, we get very poor reception, however, usually 1 bar is possible. My Desire never picks up anything whereas my old N95 8gb used to get 1 bar as does my brothers phone.
It's good enough for texts at least. Any advice on radios then?

Intermittent wifi connection problem

I have an annoying problem with connecting my Desire to my home wifi. When connecting the wifi symbol appears within a few seconds but sometimes it won't actually transfer any data for up to a minute. I'm currently using DevNull 1.0.4 with radio version 32.44.00.32u_5.09.05.30_2 but have had the same problem with some other custom ROMs.
My router is a Netgear, using WPA2 encryption and the SSID is not hidden. My laptop always connects within seconds, so I don't think that's where the problem is.
Installing Wifi Fixer does make it connect much faster, but a few times I've seen it fail the ping test and then reassociate before it connects successfully. Trying to Google this has not turned up anything terribly helpful, partly because I'm not sure how to phrase it.
Can anyone suggest what might be wrong and how to fix it? Wifi Fixer does seem to be doing the job but I don't think I should have to have a third party app to make my wifi work.
Update your radio to 5.14.05.08 or what ever the newest radio is. Also, go into your router and change the wireless channel settings.
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Might have something to do with the default setting that HTC applies to the wifi connection I'm not to sure on the exact figures but from what I gather HTC set the minimum wifi connection quite high I know that I used to drop my wifi connection a fair bit on my desire HD until I used leedroids kernel and my connection is much more stable now
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Thanks guys. Updating to the newest radio didn't help, so I tried 32.54.00.32u_5.14.05.17 and that does seem to have made a difference in that several times over the course of the evening I was able to connect with no problems. I'll also look at the wifi channel, is there a particularly good one to use or should I just use wifi analyser to look for a channel with no interference?
I doubt it's a default HTC setting as I'm using DevNull which ships with one of Thalamus' custom kernels, but I'm grateful for any suggestions.
I have a
HTC DESIRE A8181 (OEM unlocked)
Android: 2.2
radio: 32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2
What's been done to my phone: last night & this morning (no sleep yet )
Rooted using Unrevoked
S-Off with Alpharev
Still like to flash an upgraded RADIO & RUU Rom
the problem i have:
NOTE: this was before last night changes (6 days ago it started)
basically i cant WIFI to my modem
my pc's are all ethernet cable but my modem leaked enough if i was next to it (at my main PC) i could wifi connect with my CP to update / go on to the android market etc etc.
Only if i was sitting close to my modem/router
i have this MODEM/ROUTER Iconnect 624W
SETUP: will give you an idea on settings.
http://support.onthenet.com.au/internet-setup/broadband-setup/opennetworks/iconnect-624/
THE FIX: THIS IS IN THE MODEM/ROUTER SETTINGS.
in "wireless setup"
i followed above instructions in the link - mine was basically setup SSID etc EXCEPT my CHANNEL B/G was set at 1 i changed to 4
i changed this setting after 6 attempts of connecting with no success i personally think this B/G setting on 1 was my problem. until i changed it to 4.
in "wireless security"
i followed above instructions as above again. SSID as above preset & just entered my "PSK STRING" (your password here)
saved etc as in the guide.
turned CP off & back on done a scan it picked up my modem entered the PSK STRING password
fixed & i can get internet in the back yard or any room now on my CP's
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Well I've changed the channel on my router and the problem remains, it turned out that changing the radio hadn't sorted it. Still stuck with wifi fixer...

wifi problem with gingersense roms

hi guys, since I started trying gingersense roms, I alway had the same problem, wifi drops when signal is low. I never had this problem with froyo roms. There is a fix for this problem? This is very annoying for me, because in my home wifi signal is always low, but I havn't problem with other devices.
Thanks.
Some news, if I switch off 3g data connection, WiFi hasn't any problem, but if I turn it on, WiFi connection drops and I must go to WiFi settings and it riactivate itself.
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Are you sure this was working on Froyo?
From my experience I can say this was the same with 2.2 (Desire stock ROM).
Not really sure this is a bug btw. If I tell my device it can use 3G networks I think I should expect it to switch to 3G as soon as Wi-Fi signal becomes unreliable...
Matiee said:
Are you sure this was working on Froyo?
From my experience I can say this was the same with 2.2 (Desire stock ROM).
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Now I'm using leedroid 2.4.1 and WiFi works great, in any place in my house, wifi signal never drops.
Matiee said:
Not really sure this is a bug btw. If I tell my device it can use 3G networks I think I should expect it to switch to 3G as soon as Wi-Fi signal becomes unreliable...
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Yes this is the right behavior, but when WiFi drops, if I go in WiFi settings, my device automatically reestablish the wifi connection. This seems a bug!
Also got the same problem here.
I tried to change radio to 5.17.05.23 and i've changed wifi advanced settings to improve wifi signal, but the problem is the same. When wifi signal is poor, it drops and I must go in wifi settings to reestablish connection.
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having the same problem here... didnt have it with cyanogenmod
Try changing channels on the WiFi router.
ZillahGiovanni said:
Try changing channels on the WiFi router.
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I don't think I can do that with my university internet... and it shouldnt be the channels, the phone seems to be the problem, more specifically the ROM
I'm having this problem also. Until Insertcoin 2.0.1 it was ok. Since the first GB releases Wifi drops much earlier than before if the signal gets worser .. atm I'm using Insertcoin GB 1.0.3
Same problem with reflexs 2.0.5
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Hrrrm i just flashed Leedroid 3.06 just to test it here... i have no issues, i am actually able to connect to an open network down the street...
I also flashed the latest radio avail too
Leedroid 3 is based on Bravo Gingerbread HTC Asia WWE 3.06.707.0
I' talking about Ace S 2.36.405.8 WWE base, Gingerbread 2.3.3 android (GRI40) based ROMs, like insertcoin or reflex s.
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Yes there are many places, that I know, my Wifi is working flawlessly with Froyo ROMs (eg. my bed, in the back of my garden or the wc at work ), and where is no connection, or where I have to connect manually with GB ROMs.
I was wondering,ifI this is a issue with my phone only ... but it seems not
Is there a fix for this available?
I'm having this problem also. I'm using InsertCoin GB 1.0.3
With Insertcoin 1.0.5 and Blade wifi fix (downloaded from market) the the situation has improved, but the problem has not yet been resolved.
I got the same problem with WiFi dropping when 3g is on. Also with leedroid 2.3 my 3g was off but connected by itself when there was no WiFi around. With Insertcoin its not working.
Same issue here with Oxygen 2.1.3 and Radio 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.08.
Cant confirm if its 3G related or not. WiFi connection was stable for 10min with 2g only. Another 10min with 3g enabled and i've got a disconnect again.
I've the same problem since upgarding to GB ROM.
I found a fix for Desire S - see link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1051674
Any chance to have the same for Desire?
Thank you
Moshe

[Q] Batterydrain Wifi CM7 + DD-WRT

Hello,
My Desire runs CM7 (latest nightly) and is connected to the internet via a Linksys WNR160N Wifi Router with DD-WRT firmware on it. But this combination gives me massive battery drain, up to 8% per hour. I've changed the DD-WRT version a couple of times, but that doesn't solve the problem. I've used a lot of CM7 versions, but the problem is with all of them, so it has nothing to do with the nightly I run. The problem exits for a few months now.
When I flash a Sense rom on my phone, I have no problem. When I use a different Wifi router, there's also no problem. A fresh install of CM7 doesn't help. So it is just the combination CM7 and DD-WRT, but that's the combination I prefer to use.
Anybody an idea or solution to fix this?
CM7 use wifi N hack ? Maybe that is the cause. At least from what i've read activating wifi N can cause higher battery drain - and as you said you have wrt160N router which obviously has wireless N implemented.
You can try use other channel, Try OpenWRT instead of DD-WRT, Chech if you have enabled "best wireless performance" (Or similar) - In advanced settings of wifi.
Go into wireless and network then wireless settings. Press menu then advanced and change it to never, the wifi policy sleep thing.
Swyped...
Meaple said:
Go into wireless and network then wireless settings. Press menu then advanced and change it to never, the wifi policy sleep thing.
Swyped...
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Also try to disable "Best wi-fi performance".
Thanks for the replies. But it has nothing to do with wifi sleep policy, which was already on never. Also changing wifi channels doesn't help. The wifi n hack also isn't the problem, i've used a vast range of roms over time, OpenDesire, Oxygen, Leedroid, RCMix and they had wifi n and there was no problem. Also changing wireless settings doesn't help (and this still doesn't explain why only CM has this problem and why there's no problem on other N routers) So I really have tried my fair share of solutions. I will try OpenWrt, I thought there was no build for my router, but there is. So I will try that.
Did you solve this issue?
Thor
Yes I did. I flashed the latest build of DD-Wrt standard and that solved it. Previously I had used a lot of different builds, but mostly mini and micro builds. So I don't know exactly what does and what doesn't work.

Wifi keeping my HOX awake

After trying variuos ROMs (2 variants of Sense ROMs and this CM11 one) I am still unable to avoid a serious and quite known problem: when connected to Wifi my battery drains fast. After installing BBS I noticed that the phone doesn't go into deep sleep. Something is keeping it awake. The strange thing about this issue is that just a few of the HOX's seem to be affected. I'm curious what do you guys think about it and maybe you have some advices? I really love my HOX, but this is shortening my battery life too much. I'd rather try everything before selling the device. Thank you in advance.
I attached a BBS log. With current settings (location reporting and stuff) if I disable Wifi everything is ok.
BBS Log
P.S. Also tried relocking, reflashing firmware, unlocking then flashing custom ROM but still no luck...
Wifi-advance untick scanning always
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Hi, I had this problem too in history with all my phones. Problem was not on phone, but in WiFi router's settings. Do you have problem only on certail WiFi network or on all WiFi networks? Do you have this problem too when you are not near WiFi (for example in forest...)?
dejvik1990 said:
Hi, I had this problem too in history with all my phones. Problem was not on phone, but in WiFi router's settings. Do you have problem only on certail WiFi network or on all WiFi networks? Do you have this problem too when you are not near WiFi (for example in forest...)?
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I'm having this problem with my home & office router. Didn't have the chance to test with other routers. I keep wifi on at all times but once the connection to the wifi network is closed, problem is gone. It must be in the software somewhere because my router is way older than the problem. Maybe with the update to JB HTC broke compat with some routers or their settings? Who knows... My wife has the HTC Desire 500 and she doesn't have this issue.

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