Wi-fi error and no MAC address? - HTC Wildfire S

I recently bought a 2nd hand wildfire s with a faulty digitizer which I replaced myself. It all seemed to be working perfectly until I tried to connect to the internet through wi-fi. It says "wi-fi turning on" but a few seconds later just says "Error" upon investigating I found that in the settings there's no MAC address for the wi-fi antenna.
Is this fixable? Please help as I love my little wildfire s and while it's not a HUGE deal it'd still be great to have wi-fi working too.
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Factory reset might help mate.
Or update the firmware using one of the official ruu's in the shipped Rom sticky in the development section.

I'll try that. Not home until monday so it'll have to be then. I should also add that it was locked to t-mobile and I unlocked it with a code bought on eBay.
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Should make no difference mate.
Try factory reset first, you don't even need your pc, can do it from the phone.
By the the way, are you sure its not your router being picky?
I've had issues with my netgear not giving a samsung chat and a Nokia c3 access but everything else connected fine including 3 pc's a laptop a tablet and 2 wildfire s.

I'm sure. Surely the Mac address would show up even if the router was acting up? I'm not an expert so I don't know. I will try the factory reset and go from there. Cheers dude.
Just an aside, the plastic cover protecting the digitizer ribbon is insanely fragile. Nothing to do with this topic but annoying none the less haha.
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Ah I see I see, the Mac address only shows up when wi-fi is enabled and seeing as wi-fi can't be turned on, no Mac address. So it certainly seems to be software rather than hardware.
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HTC One X wifi hotspot problem.

Ok guys, here's a strange one for you. I have no problem connecting my phone via wifi to a router, it stays connected and doesn't lose signal strength like many people have been having problems with. However, when I turn the wifi hotspot feature on, on my One X, the other device can connect to it and use it no problem but the issue I have is that the phone keeps randomly turning the wifi hotspot completely off and I have to keep turning it back on again, this keeps randomly happening, bit of a nuisance when you're using it to connect your Xbox 360 to Xbox Live lol. Could anyone help me out with this please? Thanks for any info guys.
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I had this issue until I restarted my phone. After that it was working properly.
But you probably tried that?
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zlatan0401 said:
I had this issue until I restarted my phone. After that it was working properly.
But you probably tried that?
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I haven't actually tried that mate, but I'll give it a shot. I take it by you saying restarting you just mean switching it off and back on again? Lol.
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Yep off than on
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I know this thread is a little old but I've experienced this problem too.
My first question would be is there a case on your phone? If so, what type is it? What brand? Is it thick? Tight?
I own the nilkin case the white thick one and it's also a little tight.
When I noticed that my bluetooth headset got crappy connection after the case I removed it but i found that my phone has one of those so called antenna defects (if you obstruct the top part of the phone with your hand either from the front or the back the connection would fail. At first I had the phone sent to the store. They claim they fixed the firmware for the issue. Sure enough the bluetooth and the antenna seemed fixed but the hotspot still kept acting up.
Finally, I removed the case and to my surprise the hotspot stopped getting deactivated by itself. This model is known for its poor contact with its antennas (like the asus transformer, i've been told) but affects a limited number of owners.
Let me know if this simple fix worked for you guys.

Many problems with my One X recently

Hey guys,
I have always been very satisfied with my One X, but it's starting to piss me right off.
Since the last update (1.29.401.11) the GPS isn't working with my phone anymore. In addition I have a yellow spot on my display which doesn't disappear.
Today I returned from my holiday abroad and I wanted to connect to my wifi network at home, but it just doesn't work. If I click "connect" nothing happens.
Seems like my formerly perfect working One X has turned into the most horrible one with every problem you could think of.
I did try a hard reset earlier, but it didn't fix the issues. Can I expect the problems to be fixed with the next update (4.04 or 4.1), or is it definitely a hardware fault?
Does anyone have any experience how long it approximately takes HTC to repair the phone? This is important, as I am planning to move to Germany soon and I am not sure if I should send the phone to HTC in Germany or the UK. I didn't unlock or root my phone, so I guess the warranty claim should be no problem at all. Do you think I can expect to receive a new phone instead of having mine repaired? as far as I know they will have to replace the display and the mainboard because of my problems, right? So a new phone would be the easier choice for them or am I wrong?
Thanks in advance for your help!
You could try to flash the latest RUU, some who had WiFi problems now say they are fixed.
Won't hurt to try.
RUU can be installed on stock locked devices, so maybe something to look into?
You can get the RUU from my Dropbox link.
http://db.tt/eYSlILnf
Enter fastboot on phone,
Plug in usb cable to phone from PC
Should now say fastboot USB on phone
Double click RUU on PC to install
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PCServe said:
Hey guys,
I have always been very satisfied with my One X, but it's starting to piss me right off.
Since the last update (1.29.401.11) the GPS isn't working with my phone anymore. In addition I have a yellow spot on my display which doesn't disappear.
Today I returned from my holiday abroad and I wanted to connect to my wifi network at home, but it just doesn't work. If I click "connect" nothing happens.
Seems like my formerly perfect working One X has turned into the most horrible one with every problem you could think of.
I did try a hard reset earlier, but it didn't fix the issues. Can I expect the problems to be fixed with the next update (4.04 or 4.1), or is it definitely a hardware fault?
Does anyone have any experience how long it approximately takes HTC to repair the phone? This is important, as I am planning to move to Germany soon and I am not sure if I should send the phone to HTC in Germany or the UK. I didn't unlock or root my phone, so I guess the warranty claim should be no problem at all. Do you think I can expect to receive a new phone instead of having mine repaired? as far as I know they will have to replace the display and the mainboard because of my problems, right? So a new phone would be the easier choice for them or am I wrong?
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Since your on 1.29.401.11 you can flash the 2.17.401.2 RUU which is the latest from htc. You dont have to be htc dev unlocked to flash it. It might fix the radio issues that you are having. If not it might be a hardware problem so you would have to send it to htc. I have never sent any of my htc phones back for a fix (touch wood) so i cant comment on that.
You can find the RUU In this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1543604 The thread does have mirrors for the RUU if you dont have a file factory account.
Hope it helps :cyclops:
Thank you so far! I just flashed the new RUU, but it didn't fix any of my problems.
The worst about this is, that I didn't know that a factory reset is performed during the process, I thought it's just like installing the automatic updates, so I didn't do a backup of my latest data. I don't blame you for that, I should have thought of that before flashing the new RUU version.
Anyways, I guess I will have to send my phone to HTC to fix the problems.
HTC say their max turn around time is 1-2 weeks I'd give it 3 just to be safe and plan from that.
Another problem I have now after the RUU update: My phone is always saying "Damaged phone storage" and it is asking me to format the sd card. If I click cancel nothing happens, but I can't access the storage at all. If I connect the phone to the PC it doesn't give me the option to choose "Disk Drive", there is just "Charge only", "USB Tethering" and "Internet Pass through".
As I have some important data on the storage, I need to access my phone storage before sending my phone to HTC or formatting it.
Any ideas how to resolve this?
EDIT:
I just tried to connect to my Media Link HD and it works perfectly, still I cannot connect to my home wifi network. This is a bit weird, as the Media Link HD connects to the phone via wifi as well, doesn't it?
Hi
PCServe said:
Hey guys,
I have always been very satisfied with my One X, but it's starting to piss me right off.
Since the last update (1.29.401.11) the GPS isn't working with my phone anymore. In addition I have a yellow spot on my display which doesn't disappear.
Today I returned from my holiday abroad and I wanted to connect to my wifi network at home, but it just doesn't work. If I click "connect" nothing happens.
Seems like my formerly perfect working One X has turned into the most horrible one with every problem you could think of.
I did try a hard reset earlier, but it didn't fix the issues. Can I expect the problems to be fixed with the next update (4.04 or 4.1), or is it definitely a hardware fault?
Does anyone have any experience how long it approximately takes HTC to repair the phone? This is important, as I am planning to move to Germany soon and I am not sure if I should send the phone to HTC in Germany or the UK. I didn't unlock or root my phone, so I guess the warranty claim should be no problem at all. Do you think I can expect to receive a new phone instead of having mine repaired? as far as I know they will have to replace the display and the mainboard because of my problems, right? So a new phone would be the easier choice for them or am I wrong?
Thanks in advance for your help!
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Sounds like the antenna connection hardware fault that also can affect the GPS antenna. See the start of this thread for info. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688538
Flashing ROMs is not going to fix it, it is a known hardware fault. I'm wondering if your phone has run hot or has been stressed/bent, for example in your pocket, this potentially causes the broken antenna connections and might also have caused the yellow spot.
Regards
Phil
After another hard reset the wifi is working again, still having the GPS problems and the yellow spot though.
I actually don't think I ever bent the phone, of course I carry it around in my pocket, but that's what a phone should be made for, right? However, if it was bent in any way will this cause any problems with a warranty claim? The yellow spot doesn't really bother me as it is barely visible, but I have purchased Navigon a while ago and I would like to use it with my One X now, so I wanted to send the phone to HTC sooner or later to get it fixed.
The other day I tried to use Navigon on a short trip (around 20 miles) without expecting a GPS signal at all.
After like 5 Minutes it suddenly picked up a GPS signal and Navigon worked fine for approximately 10 miles. Then it suddenly just stopped again.
Is this really a hardware issue? Any ideas how to probably get it fixed without sending it to HTC?
If a flash of new ROM and hard reset doesnt fix your problems, its most likely hardware issue. Like everyone said, just send it back to HTC.
One x is a crap phone. Worst HTC device ever
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My wifi has stopped working

Randomly today my wifi won't connect to my router. It's not my router that's the problem as I can connect other devices fine. The phone just doesn't see the router. I've tried two routers and it just doesn't show either in range. The only way I can get it to connect is if I stand right next to the router I get a connection but no signal bars and it doesn't let me browse the Web or anything.
I read the wifi signal fault thread and I tried to squeeze the handset and boom I got some more bars of signal!! I never had this problem before. My phone is unlocked so I'm screwed...
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kevz65 said:
Randomly today my wifi won't connect to my router. It's not my router that's the problem as I can connect other devices fine. The phone just doesn't see the router. I've tried two routers and it just doesn't show either in range. The only way I can get it to connect is if I stand right next to the router I get a connection but no signal bars and it doesn't let me browse the Web or anything.
I read the wifi signal fault thread and I tried to squeeze the handset and boom I got some more bars of signal!! I never had this problem before. My phone is unlocked so I'm screwed...
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Unlocking didn't cause the problem, so according to htcs warranty you're still covered. This problem is known by htc as I'm sure you know
If you are from UK, the law is on your side anyways so you don't need to worry.
You can either repair yourself, but I'd recommend getting it done properly
If htc give you problems about repairing it free of charge under the warranty, let us know
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Seriously dude, don't bother wasting your time sending it to HTC getting it fixed. You will lose your phone for a long time and have a nightmare because of the unlocked bootloader.
Either get it repaired from where you bought it, or fix it yourself. It honestly is very easy to fix and takes about 10 minutes.
Fokas. said:
Seriously dude, don't bother wasting your time sending it to HTC getting it fixed. You will lose your phone for a long time and have a nightmare because of the unlocked bootloader.
Either get it repaired from where you bought it, or fix it yourself. It honestly is very easy to fix and takes about 10 minutes.
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I do understand, but if op is from uk then all is good, htc can try and say no, but all it takes is them to realise you're going to take it to small claims court and win, and they'll back down without a doubt
They wouldn't let it go as far as court
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Thanks guys. It's gone from bad to worse. My mobile data has stopped working fully. It connects intermittently and I have to squeeze to get signal. I'm emailing htc today
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If you're in the UK try sending it to HTC I had the WiFi issue and they fixed it and sent it back within four days.
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I honestly read the title as 'My wife has stopped working'!
Get in touch with HTC and see what they advise.
Fokas. said:
Seriously dude, don't bother wasting your time sending it to HTC getting it fixed. You will lose your phone for a long time and have a nightmare because of the unlocked bootloader.
Either get it repaired from where you bought it, or fix it yourself. It honestly is very easy to fix and takes about 10 minutes.
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how to fix it in 10 minutes?

[Q] Note 2 won't Turn On WiFi or Bluetooth Settings

I tried toggling it on after the 4.1.2 update, but it won't let me the upgrade was done through OTA and carrier is Fido. Same thing with Bluetooth. It just toggles back to off on it's own.
Any help or suggestions? I'm thinking of restoring it to factory. I'm enquiring for my mom's boyfriend. He does have SuperSU installed but I don't think it's rooted because I'm pretty sure he won't know how to do that. Could this be causing the program?
He's thinking about going back to the iPhone which in my opinion would be a huge mistake after witnessing the note 2 for power myself haha.
Just tried doing a Factory Reset to no avail. Still toggling from on (for a brief second) back to off.
Re flash stock firmware.
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UtkarshGupta said:
Re flash stock firmware.
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Yeah that was going to be my next step, but then downloading the Firmware is going to take forever. I am thinking about flashing a Custom ROM so it will remove the bloatware with it. I'll update the thread when I get a chance.
EDIT: I was so smart yesterday that I flashed Stock Restore by accident and now I have to use someone's computer to flash CWM back into it or Unroot the phone...It was such a dumb mistake.........
Very well known to me issue...
1. Never attempt to undervolt Note 2, especially on low clocks. Don't play with RedPill kernel. Use stock, Adam or Perseus.
2. Flash stock 4.1.2
3. Shutdown, remove SIM, battery and SD card.
4. Press and hold the Power button for 30+ seconds (I used a full minute).
5. Insert the battery only, power on and try to enable BT and WiFi.
6. If succeeded - shutdown, insert SIM & SD, reassembly and power on. Verify again.
If not... you may try again or go to servicemen.
7. Later you can flash a custom ROM but beware of kernels and especially undervolt.
P.S. My old trusty Motorola Atrix doesn't like undervolt too. It looses BT...
Thanks man. It is super weird though because I don't think he had it rooted and I checked the Kernel that he had installed it showed it was the stock kernel. I will keep that in mine. I was also wondering and this maybe a newbie question. But n7100 can only flash stock n7100 4.1.2? I just find downloading the firmware will take forever.
Thanks for all your help guys. Will jeep you both updated.
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Any update?
My t889 have the exact same problem. Wifi and bluetooth won't switch on.
my galaxy note 2 does the same thing
I just purchased it and went to turn on wi fi to download apps quicker and it goes to on for a second....then just goes off. Same with bluetooth option.
wifi can't turn on as well as bluetooth
hello,
has anyone solved this problem? just came back form work today and try to turn on wifi but failed to do so. Please help...thanks in advance.
Thanks man
Thanks man
Same Problem with WIfi and Bluetooth
I experienced the Same issue sometimes when i removed my battery i can turn on my WiFi and Bluetooth but after a couple of days the Wifi and Bluetooth can't turn on again. Anyone already fixed this issue?
The back cover serves as the Wifi antenna. When you open the back lid, the two gold prongs on the upper right are the connections to the back cover (antenna). Make sure the contacts are clean and the back lid is attached completely. When insufficient contact is established, wifi will not turn on.
HTH
~Gary
zenmonster said:
The back cover serves as the Wifi antenna. When you open the back lid, the two gold prongs on the upper right are the connections to the back cover (antenna). Make sure the contacts are clean and the back lid is attached completely. When insufficient contact is established, wifi will not turn on.
HTH
~Gary
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This is NFS antenna. Seems having nothing to do with GHz range internal antennas.
Anyway will do no harm to have it properly attached.
muz4 said:
Any update?
My t889 have the exact same problem. Wifi and bluetooth won't switch on.
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Use a custom Rom like the jedi x 17 or jedi master 16.
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tenchu167 said:
Use a custom Rom like the jedi x 17 or jedi master 16.
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Won't fix it as I've used both Jedi Master and Jedi X ROMs before reverting to rooted stock (which I'm still using) and the issue persists.I think this is a hardware issue.
jaekidd1012 said:
Won't fix it as I've used both Jedi Master and Jedi X ROMs before reverting to rooted stock (which I'm still using) and the issue persists.I think this is a hardware issue.
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Verify with the Carbon ROM maby solve something
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Same problem over here
My problem has been on going since I bought thee damn thing
I bought it from someone for $500 back in April. The guy I bought it from must have been some sort of genius or something because every freaking repair place and computer places, in Tulsa, OK, have absolutely no idea what the guy that I bought it from did! I remember it had a custom ROM I think it was Jedix..sorry I am a noob and a girl at that :/
I have spent countless hours reading forum after forum to no avail.
So the guy that I bought it from asked me if I wanted regular 3g/4g speeds and wifi or fast internet speeds everywhere and no wifi. I, assuming that I could easily just turn wifi back on with the flip on the button, told him that I wanted fast internet and no wifi. I get home and try to flip wifi back on and nothing! Also no bluetooth. I was in contact with the guy that I bought it from and he did try to walk me through turning the wifi/bluetooth back on. He said it was simple..He had me wipe the cache, wipe the kernel, something to do with qual comm settings..blah blah I do not remember because it was months ago and so many things have been done to it since then. I shortly lost contact with him. If I am within 2 feet away from my router I can pick up great wifi but 3 feet away or further I am s.o.l. I can pick up a real weak connection in public places like my college or a hospital. I have paid every phone repair place and computer store here in Tulsa to try to fix it. They all do the same thing, just restore it with the exception of the last place that I took it to..they tried to but an older version on it thinking wifi/bluetooth had something to do with version it was on.
Please do not tell me that this is a hardware issue!- I have read countless forums and have read that I am not alone with this issue. It does however not look promising because I have never read of anyone fixing this issue. I have read things about it being the radio etc etc. I firmly believe that this is a software/programming issue however the people that I have seen this happen to never got it fixed..they eventually just gave up and bought new motherboards or new phones entirely. With that being said a motherboard could be a possibility..any ideas on how much a new motherboard cost? Sorry for being sooo long I am just so frustrated. This is such a beautiful phone and I have never gotten to fully take advantage of all of its capabilities because of this.
WIFI Bluetooth fix
Hello, I´ve also tried everything software related to no avail. So I finally disassembled the device as shown in videos found on youtube or elsewhere.
Google it!!
Reconnected the wifi chip. Turned the the device on and....wifi and bluetooth worked strongly!!! That fixed it for me!!
To be clear: I just took the screws and the plastic piece that covers the motherboard (Bee careful and patient and use the right tools!!). Then disconnected and reconnected the connector of the wifi chip, which is located right next to the lower volume button, on the board. It´s the only cable showing.
I´ve seen this problem on laptops, because of overheatin issues related to bad mainboard design, but I cannot be sure in this case without further testing.
I´ll see how long this fix lasts and I´ll keep posting.
wclub3 said:
Hello, I´ve also tried everything software related to no avail. So I finally disassembled the device as shown in videos found on youtube or elsewhere.
Google it!!
Reconnected the wifi chip. Turned the the device on and....wifi and bluetooth worked strongly!!! That fixed it for me!!
To be clear: I just took the screws and the plastic piece that covers the motherboard (Bee careful and patient and use the right tools!!). Then disconnected and reconnected the connector of the wifi chip, which is located right next to the lower volume button, on the board. It´s the only cable showing.
I´ve seen this problem on laptops, because of overheatin issues related to bad mainboard design, but I cannot be sure in this case without further testing.
I´ll see how long this fix lasts and I´ll keep posting.
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joining the little troubled club :crying:
has it helped?
i loath to open the device otherwise...
gurila said:
joining the little troubled club :crying:
has it helped?
i loath to open the device otherwise...
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It worked for a day and now it´s back to the same....To my understanding this is a hardware problem with the wifi/bluetooh chip.. I´m looking for the brand and model of the chip to see if I find it on Amazon so I can replace it.
wclub3 said:
It worked for a day and now it´s back to the same....To my understanding this is a hardware problem with the wifi/bluetooh chip.. I´m looking for the brand and model of the chip to see if I find it on Amazon so I can replace it.
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any of these look like what ur looking for: (note 2 lte section)
http://stellatech.com/articles.php?lang=en&cid=10580
???
or maybe in the note 2 section?
http://stellatech.com/articles.php?cid=10552
BT antena
http://stellatech.com/samsung-gt-n7100-galaxy-note-2-bluetooth-antenna-(grey),a,en,813242.html
WIFI modul
http://stellatech.com/samsung-gt-n7100-galaxy-note-2-wifi-ic-module,a,en,813165.html

Dropped my Phone = No/Some Network Since Then!

My friend accidentally dropped my phone...After that there was no network on my phone...Until I restarted it several times and tried to connect to a Wifi Spot..
After that the Preparing SimCard Toast appeared and only 2 Points is showing in the network which would work some times and some times when I try to make a call..it gets struck on the keypad layout saying com.phone.android has stopped responding
I have no warranty too!
I want to know if its a Hardware Problem or not?
And morover is there a solution for it? Has anyone faced it till now?
Any help would be greatful!
Thanks in Advance!
iPriDvI said:
My friend accidentally dropped my phone...After that there was no network on my phone...Until I restarted it several times and tried to connect to a Wifi Spot..
After that the Preparing SimCard Toast appeared and only 2 Points is showing in the network which would work some times and some times when I try to make a call..it gets struck on the keypad layout saying com.phone.android has stopped responding
I have no warranty too!
I want to know if its a Hardware Problem or not?
And morover is there a solution for it? Has anyone faced it till now?
Any help would be greatful!
Thanks in Advance!
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backup your data and try a factory reset, if again it don't work you may have hw issues :S
I think its hardware problem.. Just like the famous wifi antenna issue.
Your HOX's antenna pin must have bent down, and its not touching the case anymore. That's why you are having a poor signal reception..
Take apart your HOX and look for the bent pin. Refer this guide for more details:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688538
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anasmunir said:
I think its hardware problem.. Just like the famous wifi antenna issue.
Your HOX's antenna pin must have bent down, and its not touching the case anymore. That's why you are having a poor signal reception..
Take apart your HOX and look for the bent pin. Refer this guide for more details:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688538
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It more than likely is, dropped my HOX on my front door step and had wifi issues. Repaired myself using wire and solder technique. Better than new!
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anasmunir said:
I think its hardware problem.. Just like the famous wifi antenna issue.
Your HOX's antenna pin must have bent down, and its not touching the case anymore. That's why you are having a poor signal reception..
Take apart your HOX and look for the bent pin. Refer this guide for more details:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688538
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I showed it to a service centre near by and he says this PROBLEM has no solution at all..
He says there's something wrong with the Amplifier Box on the mother board and it needs to be replaced to make network work and he says though after it is replaced it has only 50-50 chances of working or the motherboard getting doomed totally!

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