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Ginger Villain and WiFi

I have been on Ginger Villain 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 and i have had this problem.
When the wifi is connected, i would say once every five minutes it disconects and re-connects again. Even though this process takes a few seconds, it is very annoying when im on skype as it terminates the call.
I have set the wifi sleep policy to never. I have never had this problem on stock, modaco, and Robo HD roms.
One thing to note, i originally thought this was a gingerbread 2.3 problem. Too see if was true, i flashed the new modaco 2.3 rom and it was fine. I was using skype and other apps for over an hour and it did not disconnect.
So why is this happening in ginger villain?

One thing to note.
I live in a flat and therefore the wifi signal has always been quite low BUT it has always connected without any problems.
Could it be that GV 2.3 decreases wifi signal strength?

I have flashed the latest radio and ril which seems to have fixed it.
But now I am getting graphical issues as the screen is flashing and acting very weird on certain apps.

Anyone got any ideas?

I'm currently on 1.3 GV and have the same issue with the Wifi, about to try a different Kernel to see if it helps.
I've also noticed a decreased signal, I can be standing right next to my router and not receiving absolute full signal... Think it may be a ROM issue?
You have to remember these ROMs ain't perfect and each one seems to have it's flaws, but the dev's are getting there!

What kernel will you try?

Strange. I have no problem with wi-fi. Signal as well as on the stock rom. In the router logs no disconnects.
Kernel: 1.6 HAVS 1113Mhz + BFS from Villain setup
Radio: 32.44.00.32H_5.09.05.30_2

It is very strange, I have tried different radio's but still can't fix it.
Under normal internet use, it is quite difficult to tell that the connection has dis connected and reconnected as it only takes a few.seconds.
When using Skype or Google talk, you can tell and its very annoying.

n1blo said:
I'm currently on 1.3 GV and have the same issue with the Wifi, about to try a different Kernel to see if it helps.
I've also noticed a decreased signal, I can be standing right next to my router and not receiving absolute full signal... Think it may be a ROM issue?
You have to remember these ROMs ain't perfect and each one seems to have it's flaws, but the dev's are getting there!
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Did you manage to fix this with a different kernel?

I am so glad I have finally found someone with the same issue as me! I have a relatively weak wifi signal (distance) from my hub to my room where I use my desire. On apps like youtube or bbc iplayer, it would suddenly turn off wifi and then reconnect all of a sudden. It meant watching anything with these apps is a nightmare. And I have always had it set to wifi sleep - never. I have never had this problem with any other ROM and I have tried loads. I originally put it down to my already tempermental internet, but I have now ruled this out. This is specifically a GV ROM issue.
GV 1.0 - 1.4 all had the same issue. Then, yesterday much to my surprise I saw in the 1.5 change log that one of the changes was that 1.5 "should fix the wifi sleep bug".
Last night, I tried iPlayer as usual, but I believe the problem still persists. I now don't know what to do. I will try resetting the wifi hub to defaults and so on, but I really don't think it will make a difference. I could try flashing a new kernal, but again I don't see how it would make a difference. Then I thought maybe a new radio, but I don't see the need. I'm using the latest official desire radio, and it works flawlessly on everything else.
So, I'm out of ideas, and my patience is slowly dying. I love the ROM for all its worth. It works perfectly, except for this. But for me, stable wifi is a deal breaker. I might need to try something else like amethyst.

Yes, sounds exactly like my problem. There Is a problem with Ginger villain as it works fine on other Roms.
I have tried so many different kernel's, radios and ril's but to no luck.
The only last solution I can think of other than to change rom is to try the modaco kernel. But the problem with that is, its not available seperately so we need someone to extract it from the rom.

I've got a strange issue with my HTC Desire and GV 2.5 :
at home, it doesn't even detect my Wifi (others devices do, of course), while at work it works perfectly.
The security is the same (WPA2/AES) between work and home, so I don't see any explanation... do you think it can be caused by the channel used ?
Frederic

[Q] Wifi Dropout Problem Persists: Someone, Please Help!

I'm getting really frustrated now. This problem is a real nuisance for me, as I use my Desire a lot solely for this purpose.
In my room, the wifi signal has always been pretty weak, generally only getting 1/2 bars. However, the connection is stable and still about 6mbps. This is never usually a problem for my Desire, it picks up the connection and everything works great. Stock Froyo, Sense Froyo, Sense Gingerbread, Sense V2 Gingerbread, Miui Froyo and Miui Gingerbread all operate flawlessly.
However, I now have a bit of a problem. It seems most Gingerbread AOSP ROM's cause the wifi to play up. I have tried GingerVillain, Oxygen, Redux and finally now my favourite CM7. The wifi constantly drops out and loses connection, and then takes a good 30+ seconds to reconnect. The dropouts can be as frequent as every few minutes, and generally it never lasts 4+ minutes in iplayer without losing connection. If I am just casually browsing, I don't notice. But when I am watching something on youtube or iplayer, the constant dropouts make the experience so horrible it isn't worth the effort.
What's more, there is some odd bug with the iplayer app where once a dropout happens, the audio and video goes out of sync and so on etc. All in all, it makes streaming video unusable, and this was a main reason for me buying a smartphone.
I really don't know what the problem is, but I really would appreciate some help. I would say it was a gingerbread problem, but as stated above, there are many gingerbread roms which don't cause me the same issue. Similarly, I've used an array of different radio's and kernals on each ROM. They make no difference. It depends purely on which ROM I am using. I've tried resetting the bt home hub, restoring it to factory, changing security type, moving it's position and so on. I'm pretty sure it's a ROM / Phone issue though as it works fine with other ROMS. Phone wise, I've set wifi policy to never and set a static IP address. It makes no difference. I still get wifi dropouts!
For reference sake, I'm using the latest stock Radio - 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27 and Kernal 2.6.37.4-cyanogenmod-82245..... and obviously CM7 7.0.2.
Please someone help? I'm actually considering upgrading just to solve this. It is absolutely doing my nut in, and I am totally out of ideas or solutions.
Thanks.

Maby a weird thing but on what channel is your wifi broadcasting ?
I had almost the same problem when my wifi was on channel 12. Now on channel 3 there is no more problem.
Not that any other wifi's broadcasting here. It is just that I've got the feeling that android has a problem with "high" channels.

flitz said:
Maby a weird thing but on what channel is your wifi broadcasting ?
I had almost the same problem when my wifi was on channel 12. Now on channel 3 there is no more problem.
Not that any other wifi's broadcasting here. It is just that I've got the feeling that android has a problem with "high" channels.
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It was on 10 and 11.
I'll switch to 3 and give it a try. Also, I'm going to try flashing the Gingerbread Sense Drivers and RIL.

Hi,
I've also had a similar problem for quite a while now (1-2 weeks). I used my wireless connection on my standard out of factory ROM on my home wifi network, my families wifi networks and my work wifi networks without _any_ problems.
When this problem started acting up I'd start my wifi connection, it would work for like a minute or so (not dependant on the amount of data transmitted or something, idle would last as long as while downloading), and then lose connection.
The strange thing is that it indicates it is fully connected at full strength but can not establish _any_ internet connection whatsoever.
My 3G connection to my network (I live in the Netherlands) works nicely, but it isn't as fast as wifi, so this limits me quite a bit (especially at work, indoors).
I've just tried to upgrade to CM7, but doesn't give any better results. I haven't tried upgrading my RADIO, but I don't really want to if I don't have to.
Any clues what I could do to fix this?

I'm experiencing similar problems.I changed from channel 11 to 4, but it really hasn't helped. I have also set up a portable wifi (netcomm). It runs on channel 3. The network sim is quite slow but the signal strength is much steadier. My faster speedstream completely drops out. I understand this "pulsing" of signal is normal, but mine is beyond the pale.
My acer netbook doesn't demonstrate any dropout issues.
Im running an A501 3.0.1. No upgrade yet for me here in australia. But, I'm wondering if this is just poor hardware.

could try a different Radio.. the latest stock one from the new official gingerbread is in my signature..
MD5: 432ED609D76AE57BA493DA875CDC9D2D

further to my difficulty with wifi drop outs, I'm pleased to say that it appears that my problems probably are related to my home wifi, a Speedstream.
I'm currently spending a week on a houseboat and I've been using a netcomm myzone wifi fitted with a sim card from a prepaid Dodo broadband usb.
I've not had any problem with it. Granted, I've had it close by, but it still seems to work fine when I'm at the other end of the houseboat.
So my acer A501 seems to be behaving itself here. Perhaps, something is causing the speedstream to vary it's signal strength so drastically.

@OP - I posted a thread a few weeks ago about having exactly the same problems as you with AOSP ROM's and weak wifi signals. Once I went to a Sense ROM the wifi signal was great. I prefer the AOSP ROM's so I upgraded my Radio to the latest version but it didn't help at all, I didn't see any change when using wi-fi analyser.
I'm currently using CM7 ROM and just putting up with the weak signal. I'm glad it's not just me though.

bluetooth/wifi interference

I don't often use bluetooth but I don't ever recall having interference issues with WIFI until I got to CM7 and flashed the latest radio.
It's WIFI thats causing the issue, if I turn wifi off while I'm on a call the noise is gone.
Is my headset on the fritz, am I loosing my mind, or is this new with this radio version? Or all of the above.
Sidenote: Anyone know of an app that will automatically disable wifi while I'm on a BT call?
MT3GS, CM 7.0.2, Radio 7.9.35.10

hello good sir ok here it goes your running cm7 stable i see with the latest raido and that is great the problem is not with your phone more than likely could be but are you one of the unfortanate folks that has wifi connectivity issue ??? or does wifi work great for you as it does for me never had issues. the reason i ask is cm7 running the latest radio and latest everything lol is flawless however there is a licencing issue from google with android 2.3 cyanogenmod 7 with the wifi apk file meaning cm mod is using the wifi apk from 2.2 because there is no licence restrictions but for whatever reason on 2.3 they have that wifi apk file under licence for a one year period so that being said that may be the issue. or it could be your phone i have 3 mytouch slides mine wifes daughters and they all running cm7 stable clockworkmod and s-off and i have no issues with any i hope this helps and not just rambling good luck if need any additional info lmk thanks

No, that does make sense..
My wifi is a little whacky, but not nearly as bad as some folks describe. I've actually considered going back to CM6 a few times now.
My fiance has a MT3GS with CM6.11 and the older radio, I need to test my headset with that later.

[Q] CM10 Nightlies and Extremely Slow WIFI Hotspot connections

I am a Big supporter of the CM Team and how they were able to give New Life to my old Epic 4G. Great job!
The problem I am having started when I moved from using CM9 to CM10 After doing a Factory Reset "clean" install... I primary use my Epic 4G as a Wifi Hotspot for my Xoom WIFI tablet which is using Team EOS3 Nightly ROMs. Now I never had ANY WiFi (speed) related problems using the CM9 version as long as I had a good signal. When I upgraded to CM10 I was able to enable the WiFi HotSpot but web browsing was extremely slow and had timeout issues to the point where it is completely frustrating and unusable. The issues due not seem to be depended on the phone's signal strength and I have not been able to resolve the problem. Has anyone experienced a similar issue?
Thank you in advance,

I have something similar. It seem to have began after the 11/19 nightly for me. The range of my connection seem to have decreased. Or if it is connected with -70 and below on Wifi Analyzer, it may get not data or very slow speeds, and timeout issues.
I have not seen any kernel changes from bbelos, so maybe it is something else in the CM nightly changes?
I am currently on 11/29 nightly, stock kernel.

CM 10 and Modem Problems
sneezy316 said:
I have something similar. It seem to have began after the 11/19 nightly for me. The range of my connection seem to have decreased. Or if it is connected with -70 and below on Wifi Analyzer, it may get not data or very slow speeds, and timeout issues.
I have not seen any kernel changes from bbelos, so maybe it is something else in the CM nightly changes?
I am currently on 11/29 nightly, stock kernel.
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I am on the nightly from 12/3, and I can't get the wifi tether to work regardless of what I try (have set it up with open, WPA2, used Auto and Device specific for Epic 4G) - nothing seems to get it to work.
Is there another modem or anything else I should try? I tried to post on the CM10 forum, but as I'm new, I'm not allowed to.
Rob

robrichtx said:
I am on the nightly from 12/3, and I can't get the wifi tether to work regardless of what I try (have set it up with open, WPA2, used Auto and Device specific for Epic 4G) - nothing seems to get it to work.
Is there another modem or anything else I should try? I tried to post on the CM10 forum, but as I'm new, I'm not allowed to.
Rob
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Don't use an app, there is an option in settings>more>Tethering & portable hotspot

I can't even get it to work with the built in option. It acts like there is no internet.

[Q] Bluetooth headset + call = no network

Hey everyone,
I am happily using the following on my N7100:
Agni Kernel 4.3.7
UNOFFICIAL CM 12 build (15.12.2015 release)
I came from using the nightly CM11 builds with the applicable Agni kernel and used that up to 3 weeks ago. I encountered an issue however which made me take the step from CM 11 to CM 12 and it is as follows:
Whenever I connect my car/headset/whatever to my phone via BT, the connection is perfectly fine. Listening to music works like a charm so nothing wrong there. However, whenever I receive or place a call and the phone is about to connect, the network completely vanishes. I get an error that I am out of the service area and it takes a good 5 minutes at least (with BT still connected) to get reconnected to my cellular network. Whenever I turn BT off, the network comes back in a few seconds.
I tried using the standard kernel to no avail. Normal calling (i.e without BT connected) works fine. It seems to be specific with BT connected and making a call or receiving one. Having BT turned on (no connection) and placing or receiving a call works perfectly fine as well. What can I try to resolve this or better yet; does anyone else have these issues? Could this be a hardware failure? What I can try or have tried thus far for troubleshooting:
Tried:
1. Dirty flash from CM 11 to CM 12 --> nope
2. Clean wipe and install to CM 12--> nope
3. ( I read this somewhere else) Turned on 'only connect to 2G networks'. I seem to be able to get a call *sometimes*, but the call drops midway or is garbled with high pitched noises
4. Turned off Data Connection completely whilst BT is connected to make a call --> nope
Can try:
1. Revert to stock ROM to exclude issues with CM ROMS (this does mean going back to 4.4.4/4.4.2 sadly )
2. Try another Lollipop ROM as opposed to the one from Ivan_Meler (Clicky)
3. ????????
I did look at the forums here and everywhere else I could think off on the net/Google but I did not find anything really close to what I am seeing. Unless my Google-fu has failed me for which you have my sincerest apologies
Cheers!

Notna_01 said:
Hey everyone,
I am happily using the following on my N7100:
Agni Kernel 4.3.7
UNOFFICIAL CM 12 build (15.12.2015 release)
I came from using the nightly CM11 builds with the applicable Agni kernel and used that up to 3 weeks ago. I encountered an issue however which made me take the step from CM 11 to CM 12 and it is as follows:
Whenever I connect my car/headset/whatever to my phone via BT, the connection is perfectly fine. Listening to music works like a charm so nothing wrong there. However, whenever I receive or place a call and the phone is about to connect, the network completely vanishes. I get an error that I am out of the service area and it takes a good 5 minutes at least (with BT still connected) to get reconnected to my cellular network. Whenever I turn BT off, the network comes back in a few seconds.
I tried using the standard kernel to no avail. Normal calling (i.e without BT connected) works fine. It seems to be specific with BT connected and making a call or receiving one. Having BT turned on (no connection) and placing or receiving a call works perfectly fine as well. What can I try to resolve this or better yet; does anyone else have these issues? Could this be a hardware failure? What I can try or have tried thus far for troubleshooting:
Tried:
1. Dirty flash from CM 11 to CM 12 --> nope
2. Clean wipe and install to CM 12--> nope
3. ( I read this somewhere else) Turned on 'only connect to 2G networks'. I seem to be able to get a call *sometimes*, but the call drops midway or is garbled with high pitched noises
4. Turned off Data Connection completely whilst BT is connected to make a call --> nope
Can try:
1. Revert to stock ROM to exclude issues with CM ROMS (this does mean going back to 4.4.4/4.4.2 sadly )
2. Try another Lollipop ROM as opposed to the one from Ivan_Meler (Clicky)
3. ????????
I did look at the forums here and everywhere else I could think off on the net/Google but I did not find anything really close to what I am seeing. Unless my Google-fu has failed me for which you have my sincerest apologies
Cheers!
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I have the same problem sometimes. On a Bluetooth call, network signal drops and call is ended or a loud distortion and call is dropped. I had this on RR ROM cm12 and now on cyanogen mod x rom to. This is a cm12 bug as far as I know.
Its odd that this only occurs sometimes. Its not the modem that is causing it, it is a cm12 bug

JezzeB said:
I have the same problem sometimes. On a Bluetooth call, network signal drops and call is ended or a loud distortion and call is dropped. I had this on RR ROM cm12 and now on cyanogen mod x rom to. This is a cm12 bug as far as I know.
Its odd that this only occurs sometimes. Its not the modem that is causing it, it is a cm12 bug
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I have the same problem. No matter if i connect to the car/headset bluetooth, I cannot make a call. Actually, the phone at the other end rings once and meanwhile my phone says "Cellular network not available". However, without BT I have no network error.

Still issues on handsfree loosing connection
silviuk said:
I have the same problem. No matter if i connect to the car/headset bluetooth, I cannot make a call. Actually, the phone at the other end rings once and meanwhile my phone says "Cellular network not available". However, without BT I have no network error.
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I'm, also having this problem. I saw once a recommendation to replace radio or modem, can't remember which.
Anybody got any knowledge in this direction?
Possibly pointing in the direction of a flashable modem or radio???
Please help! I can't stand having to rely on stock or custom TW.

amunarjoh said:
I'm, also having this problem. I saw once a recommendation to replace radio or modem, can't remember which.
Anybody got any knowledge in this direction?
Possibly pointing in the direction of a flashable modem or radio???
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I did flash the latest modem available for my region (Europe) - UFOA1, but same behavior. Something did improve when I switched from 5.0 to 5.1, though: I can, sometimes, successfully receive phone calls via bluetooth, from ringing until hanging up. But still not able to call from my phone.

Bluetooth car audio issues on CM11 and 12
I got the same issue with the dropped 3g when calling from car audio.
No connection
CM isn't reliable so I m back to touch wizz where it still works.
Tired of not getting newer android updates.
Waiting for the new nexus to arrive. Hopefully soon
No more Sammy!