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Arc ICS wifi obtaining ip/connecting loop

Has anyone got a solution for this problem of Google's Android 4.0?
Some specifc wifi routers/access points seems to be incompatible with ICS. Connecting turns out to be an infinite loop obtaining ip address/connecting. When android itself gets tired of trying it says: "Avoided poor internet connection".
It seems there is a solution for some devices, such as Galaxy S3. I already looked around half-internet and have not found a single working work-around.
I'm using stock ICS 4.1.B.0.587. When I was using GB wifi worked ok.
Shame on android.

Sv: Arc ICS wifi obtaining ip/connecting loop
quera said:
Has anyone got a solution for this problem of Google's Android 4.0?
Some specifc wifi routers/access points seems to be incompatible with ICS. Connecting turns out to be an infinite loop obtaining ip address/connecting. When android itself gets tired of trying it says: "Avoided poor internet connection".
It seems there is a solution for some devices, such as Galaxy S3. I already looked around half-internet and have not found a single working work-around.
I'm using stock ICS 4.1.B.0.587. When I was using GB wifi worked ok.
Shame on android.
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Is the network password protected or open?
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Destroyedbeauty said:
Is the network password protected or open?
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It's my home wifi, WPA2 protected. When I turned to open, without password, my Arc S connected without problem.

Nobody has ever had this problem?

quera said:
Nobody has ever had this problem?
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i face it too but didnt got a solution

vipul955 said:
i face it too but didnt got a solution
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Common problem. I just restart router when this happened.

gsmkima said:
Common problem. I just restart router when this happened.
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Yes, but when I'm out of wifi coverage area I need to restart router again... that's terrible

quera said:
Yes, but when I'm out of wifi coverage area I need to restart router again... that's terrible
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Yes. That is problem.

I don't know the solution but I've heard of this one. A friend of mine switched to CM9 (this is ICS as you know) and he saw exactly what you described. The WiFi was working OK in GB but in CM9 it was entering an "IP obtained-Connecting to Network" loop. He searched in the CM forums and found out that you need to manually delete a file or something. Afterwards, it was OK. I'll ask him if he remembers what the solution was...
I don't recall whether I had a similar problem when I was using CM9 on my ARC. I used the CM9 briefly before switching to a JB ROM, maybe I haven't realized that I was experiencing a WiFi issue. Or maybe I was just lucky

Hi,
I have face this problem once, I'd miswrote my wifi key...
I hope you can go throught this
BR
Sent from... who cares?

RecklessTurtle said:
I don't know the solution but I've heard of this one. A friend of mine switched to CM9 (this is ICS as you know) and he saw exactly what you described. The WiFi was working OK in GB but in CM9 it was entering an "IP obtained-Connecting to Network" loop. He searched in the CM forums and found out that you need to manually delete a file or something. Afterwards, it was OK. I'll ask him if he remembers what the solution was...
I don't recall whether I had a similar problem when I was using CM9 on my ARC. I used the CM9 briefly before switching to a JB ROM, maybe I haven't realized that I was experiencing a WiFi issue. Or maybe I was just lucky
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It would be great if you could ask him! Thanks!

That worked for me when this happened a few weeks ago... just delete the dhcp_list file in a root explorer.
Originally Posted by Gadgeteer81
To Fix Android going into “Obtaining IP Address” loop:
rm /data/misc/dhcp/dhcp_list
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iankost said:
That worked for me when this happened a few weeks ago... just delete the dhcp_list file in a root explorer.
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I don't have dhcp_list file :/

quera said:
I don't have dhcp_list file :/
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Try in router settings to set some country where channel 13 is not available.
For example put Canada. It has from 1-11 channels.
Maybe this will solve your problem.

Hi quera!
I'm on LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716) -locked- having this issue too.
Looking for a solution -with no avail at the moment-.
Good luck
@all:Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT:
I've CWM flashed ViperXperia_V5.0.zip after install I had bootloop, then via flashtool flashed LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716) again root, install recovery and at the momentgoes like a charm

same problem had happened to me but rare now.
I would suggest changing the encryption to WEP and see.
I'm using Baseband 77 with quite many kernel from this forum.

BajoPrimate said:
EDIT:
I've CWM flashed ViperXperia_V5.0.zip after install I had bootloop, then via flashtool flashed LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716) again root, install recovery and at the momentgoes like a charm
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If you've flashed LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716), haven't you lost ViperXperia_V5.0 ?

quera said:
If you've flashed LT18i_4.1.B.0.587_(1254-2716), haven't you lost ViperXperia_V5.0 ?
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Yes, I've lost it, but wifi works fine now.
Sent from my GT-S5830

BajoPrimate said:
Yes, I've lost it, but wifi works fine now.
Sent from my GT-S5830
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Does it work fine in the same wireless network?
I'm planning flashing Viper Xperia for what you've said, but do you imagine what would be the relation? I mean, what would make Wifi work if Viper Xperia was erased.

quera said:
Does it work fine in the same wireless network?
I'm planning flashing Viper Xperia for what you've said, but do you imagine what would be the relation? I mean, what would make Wifi work if Viper Xperia was erased.
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Now it works fine in the same networks, but I don't know why. When I installed it it bootlooped , it's so weird, though.
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GPS SatNav Failure

I have found the first real issue with the M8.
The GPS fails during navigation and cannot get proper lock. That meant it kept trying to recalculate routes etc...
My friends have also had same issue.
Location settings were set on the best option too. Full mobile signal and internet as well.

gavinfabl said:
I have found the first real issue with the M8.
The GPS fails during navigation and cannot get proper lock. That meant it kept trying to recalculate routes etc...
My friends have also had same issue.
Location settings were set on the best option too. Full mobile signal and internet as well.
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Hardware related or do you think it's a problem with the OS?

No problem on GPS here. I get a quick lock and it stays on.
Using Sygic.

hija31 said:
No problem on GPS here. I get a quick lock and it stays on.
Using Sygic.
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Google navigation and TomTom both failed on different M8s.
It works for a bit, but when it goes wrong you will know about it.
I am hoping only software, but I have no idea of issues or how to fix it.

If you are rooted or unlocked, try this GPS config ... its for quick good AGPS lock before actual GPS one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709759

Prefer not to root as phone rocks. And rooting will void warranty of my new phone.
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Try installing GPS tools, it does a few logic jiggery pokery things in the background that may help
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Using with Co-Pilot Premium and works great. Locks on quickly and stays on. No problems at all.

Can't say I've noticed the issue. I use Waze. My Note II used to constantly lose GPS fix. Was irritating! Hope it doesn't start on my M8.
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gavinfabl said:
Prefer not to root as phone rocks. And rooting will void warranty of my new phone.
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I didn't know people who prefer not to root actually use XDA.

Brava27 said:
I didn't know people who prefer not to root actually use XDA.
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I'm not adversed to anythng BUT I have just bought a £500 plus phone. I would rather not void a warranty yet.... also some of my apps won't work on a rooted device.

I have no problem on my phone. all is ok.

GPS has been the best I've ever experienced on a smartphone. Locks quickly and accurately and the only device ever to get a decent lock inside my concrete flat.
However, yesterday the GPS failed completely whilst driving with clear view of the sky. A reboot fixed it and it was then rock solid again.
That's the only time it's done it in about a week since owning it with about 20 hours driving with it.
I'm hoping that means it's a software issue somewhere.
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gavinfabl said:
I have found the first real issue with the M8.
The GPS fails during navigation and cannot get proper lock. That meant it kept trying to recalculate routes etc...
My friends have also had same issue.
Location settings were set on the best option too. Full mobile signal and internet as well.
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I can confirm that my GPS nav has been broken for about a month or more, using Waze and Google Maps
The latest System update released on 6/15/2014 has resolved the issue

eniac said:
I can confirm that my GPS nav has been broken for about a month or more, using Waze and Google Maps
The latest System update released on 6/15/2014 has resolved the issue
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Thanks for update. That's good news.

grentuu said:
Using with Co-Pilot Premium and works great. Locks on quickly and stays on. No problems at all.
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Yep gonna agree works perfect with copilot. Also better than sygic imo. I also wouldn't bother with Google navigation. Better to use an offline satnav app.

I have this problem too... Doesn't seem to matter which app one are using, it also happens with my golf app... And the only way to fix it, is to reboot the phone.. This is really annoying...
It seems to be related to bluetooth use... If I use BT to play music/listen to audiobook at the same time as I use the navigation app, then I have this problem.. If I turn off the BT, then the problem does not seem to appear... I am saying seem to, because it seems to be random when this occurs so not 100% sure that turning off BT fixes the problem but so far I have not had this problem when BT is off..
I also thought this was fixed in the latest update but yesterday it happend again....

gavinfabl said:
Thanks for update. That's good news.
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Do you still have GPS issues?
My G-900F cannot find any satellites at all. Think it might be a hardware problem I have

Yes, I have the issue on my replacement phone. I have to reboot in order to use GPS...

jeffreycentex said:
Yes, I have the issue on my replacement phone. I have to reboot in order to use GPS...
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I contacted samsung & was told to take it to a service centre. They had to send it back direct to samsung for repair, will take 10 working days

[Q] Unlock device with connection to home WIFI

Hi there,
I have a Nexus7 3G and also a Samsung I9300 running CM nightlies,
now... on the CM (I9300) i use profiles that enables me to have different lock options for the phone depending on WIFI connection / disconnection.
So when I'm out of my home my phone losses it's home WiFi and locks with the pattern and when it sees the home WiFi it goes back to unlocked.
Would like to have the same thing for my nexus device, it is rooted and i have Xposed installed but couldn't find anything that answers this,
Can anyone help me with this?
Thank you very much,
Ronen

ronen80 said:
Hi there,
I have a Nexus7 3G and also a Samsung I9300 running CM nightlies,
now... on the CM (I9300) i use profiles that enables me to have different lock options for the phone depending on WIFI connection / disconnection.
So when I'm out of my home my phone losses it's home WiFi and locks with the pattern and when it sees the home WiFi it goes back to unlocked.
Would like to have the same thing for my nexus device, it is rooted and i have Xposed installed but couldn't find anything that answers this,
Can anyone help me with this?
Thank you very much,
Ronen
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Tasker can do that for you for sure. There's a bit of a learning curve though. You can also try Trigger. I've heard that one is easier for beginners.
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Thanks for the help,
Tried them both, think Trigger was not able to do it.
I did go with E-Robot free + Secure settings Add on.
Works!
Thank you very much!

ronen80 said:
Thanks for the help,
Tried them both, think Trigger was not able to do it.
I did go with E-Robot free + Secure settings Add on.
Works!
Thank you very much!
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No problem. Glad you found something that works for you.
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Smart Settings - My Place greyed out

Hi,
I have recently tried to figure out the Smart Lock Feature of the brand new LG G4 smartphone.
However I was not yet able to find any working solution to this problem.
Does anybody came across this problem?
Thanks

Same issue here..

You have to set it to high accuracy.

Thanks for the replies. However, I have set it to the high accuracy - see the picture.
Any other suggestions?

blueeyeblue said:
Thanks for the replies. However, I have set it to the high accuracy - see the picture.
Any other suggestions?
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Mine is not prayed out. Did you root your phone? Currently Mine is full stock

Works fine for me on T-Mobile version.

blueeyeblue said:
Thanks for the replies. However, I have set it to the high accuracy - see the picture.
Any other suggestions?
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Restart the phone worked fore me.
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I think I cleared data in my places and my places engine then rebooted

I did not root the phone.
Restart did not help. Clearing data in my places and my places engine neither.
Any other ideas?

blueeyeblue said:
I did not root the phone.
Restart did not help. Clearing data in my places and my places engine neither.
Any other ideas?
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Probably have a restore in order unfortunately.

blueeyeblue said:
I did not root the phone.
Restart did not help. Clearing data in my places and my places engine neither.
Any other ideas?
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Mine started grayed out so i set everything to high accuracy and left it for a day...now i can turn it on and set it up...very strange

It still does not work for me. Really weird...

jerflash said:
Mine started grayed out so i set everything to high accuracy and left it for a day...now i can turn it on and set it up...very strange
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Same issue here. Mine is also grayed out. I've tried many ways to solve it but in vain. I am going to try jerflash's manner. It is indeed very strange!

I really wish this worked via Wifi networks. Mark X wifi network as home, and Y wifi network as work. I dont run GPS unless I need to. But it would be nice to have things toggle based off wifi or even just a general location. My work and home are 50mi apart, phone should be able to tell where I am haha

blueeyeblue said:
It still does not work for me. Really weird...
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I've solved this problem!!!
Someone told me that "my place" can be only set on while using mobile network. If you use Wifi, "my place" can not be set on. This works with me! So happy I finally can turn on "my place" and use the smart setting. Hope this also works with you. Good luck! :good:

Oh, well, thank you. This fixed the problem. Thank you so much!

For anyone who comes here from a search: LG phones with Smart Settings only seem to work if mobile data are enabled. So if you have limited data allowance and keep mobile data normally disabled, you're out of luck.

FoxFi not working - can't set up VPN

I'm running 5.0.1 BOG5.
On my old Note 4 (can't remember the version details) I was able to run FoxFi no problem.
However, on my new one, I can't set up the VPN.
I click on the Activate Hotspot and I get the "Allow Connection" message.
It has a cancel and an OK option but the OK button doesn't do anything.
Anybody know what's going on?
thanks in advance,
Matt

Did you debloat the stock vpn apk like I did?

drewcam888 said:
Did you debloat the stock vpn apk like I did?
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Nope
Should I?

No you shouldn't

I'm still looking for some assistance here.

Foxfi answered my question...there was something causing an overlay ... it was lux....a screen dimming app. Once I disabled that app I was able to set up foxfi.
Yeah!

Frickin Lux doesn't work properly, but it causes all kinds of problems.
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I was having the same issue but couldn't find any answer to it. I sent an email to foxfi and I got a reply with a link to their FAQs. It didn't help, then I found your post and tried uninstalling some dim screen app I had... AND IT WORKED. That's bizarre IMO. I was wondering how you got a hold of their support.
Anyways, thanks for sharing. This is what the community should be all about, sharing and even if you got the answer somewhere else, you come back and post it for others to see. Thank you again.
:good:

Thank you, that was pissing me off. lol

Hi guys!

Same problem here

Nope I am having the same problem and i am still on kitkat.