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big problem, my phone is haunted by a ghost headset!

So my dash has worked great for the 4 years of its life that I have had it with minor hiccups. This new one has me stumped though...
The phone seems to think it has a headset connected to the device when there is no headset connected. This "ghost" headset is preventing me from making/receiving calls; what is a phone that cannot function as a phone?
I am running an older version of EVO's ROM (havn't had access to a cord to try flashing to the new version because I am on holiday) but I have tried a hard restart and that did not work.
here is the quirky part... Sometimes if I reboot the phone it goes away, briefly. It may go away for a few min or it may only go away for a few seconds after the boot. If I reboot and it turns off, then I try calling someone really quick, the ghost may come mid call and essentially drop me because I can neither hear nor speak anymore.
My gut says its a hardware problem but I wanted to get some other opinions before I start opening things up.
Thanks in advance.

what happens when you do connect your headset? it seems like a hardware problem..

never have had a headset, whether bluetooth or physical... thus I am scratching my head even more...

*knock on wood*
I managed to find a usb cable and I hooked it up to my computer. The few restarts while connected to my computer in the effort of updating the rom seemed to make it stop. I am wondering if maybe the SDA unlock may have done the trick? None the less I was a version behind on my ROMs so I update to the latest EVO ROM and seems to be smooth sailing.

well, i woke up this morning with an error on my phone that went away after i accidentally hit the w/e button only to notice the ghost headset was back... will try to find the error but suggestions are still welcome...

a hard reset with last 3VO's ROM may work

tried that, it booted up with the headset icon on the top lol

JHaste said:
tried that, it booted up with the headset icon on the top lol
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So definitely is hardware for sure huh,

gmaniac2008 said:
So definitely is hardware for sure huh,
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JHaste,
Lets forget testing a phone with a custom ROM, go back to your stock and see if happens?
Also in this process flash stock & hard-reset... & install nothing
Now if all is fine you have a clean base for custom ROM NAND flash has issues and can have residual stuff left from flashing to which is why i say flash stock etc.....
Good luck

stylez said:
JHaste,
Lets forget testing a phone with a custom ROM, go back to your stock and see if happens?
Also in this process flash stock & hard-reset... & install nothing
Now if all is fine you have a clean base for custom ROM NAND flash has issues and can have residual stuff left from flashing to which is why i say flash stock etc.....
Good luck
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good idea.. I agree

check switch of headset jark and phone headset slot they may be damaged.

[Q] Wifi&Bluetooth problem (multiple roms already tested without success)

Q: What can I try to solve my problem.
Problem: Wifi and Bluetooth stop working. Wifi is hang out after switching on and back to off state, Bluetooth can be turned on, but I can't send any files to other devices (tried windows phone and another android 4.0.4 samsung galaxy s2 stock rom).
I've already tried:
1. ROMs 4.0.4 (blackout), 4.1.x codefireX and jelly time - in all of them the problems where pretty similar.
2. During installing new rom, in clockwork i've wiped out user data/make factory reset/wipe cache/wipe cache for virtual partition as well.
3. Try to use WiFix Manager, applying a fix with no success.
4. Try another SD card to be sure about the old data wiped out.
If someone have any suggestions I will be greatful for any tips. I've used custom roms for 2 years, with no problems, just follow the instructions here on forum, but now I'm stuck. Thanks in advance for any help and finally - thanks for all devs for their very good work

Try CyanogenMod 7. If not then run an RUU to return to fully stock. If that doesn't work then its a hardware problem and needs to be repaired
Success is sweet but revenge is so delicious

Unless you are the same fella, the two of you can try and find any common variables. Quite odd that both of you have the same issue around the same time.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36014680
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No not the same person very weird. Although my bluetooth doesnt turn on either I also noticed yesterday my Volume buttons have stopped working completly. My DHD is out of warrenty so I have ordered a new mainboard Flex cable also hoping it may fix the WIFI as the connectors for the battery cover are on this (http://www.tmart.com/LCD-Flex-Cable...C-Desire-HD-Inspire-4G-G10-A9191_p161463.html) if it works I will let you know.
Did yours just pack up or was it after a flash or something, Have you tried going back to a previous restore?

Teichopsia said:
Unless you are the same fella, the two of you can try and find any common variables. Quite odd that both of you have the same issue around the same time.
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Thanks for all the tips. I'm not the guy from the mentioned thread. It's true that my volume buttons also stop working. It happens just one day, when I didn't do anything to my DHD, I don't even install any kind of updates at that time. I've using 4.0.4 blackout for about 6 months, with no problems, everything was working. Then, suddenly wifi stop working, bluetooth also, volume buttons too. Looks as hardware problem to mee but I want to be sure, before spending money to repair it.
I'll keep fingers crossed and hope that flex replacement do the job. Can't wait for the good news.

The main board flex cable did it, wifi has never worked so well, volume buttons too and bluetooth. Very fiddly to install and i will say there is no guarentee it will fix your problem.
I ended up ordering from ebay as tmart took my money then said they had no stock. £28 in the end and dont forget the tools, getting the flash cover off is painful without the correct tool. There is a you tube video on dismantling the phone, good luck.
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Possible hardware failure?

For the longest time I've been using Scott's Clean ROM ACE on my Note 2. About a week ago, My WiFi started acting up. It would stop working (Stay connected, but not work) so I tried turning it off then back on (then Wireless) and it would just sorta freeze, Saying "Turning off Wifi" Only way I could get it back was to pull the battery, And when it turned back on... Id try to turn Wifi back on, and it would just say "Turning on Wifi" would continue saying that, And the button would go back to "off" but it would still say turning on Wifi, I tried completely resetting it, worked for the most part, but my phone would be really laggy and sometimes the Back and menu buttons or whatever would not work, Or they would lag really bad. So I ended up trying a new ROM, And it did the same thing with the Wifi... I cleared everything, Tried with my SD card, Tried without... same issue.
So, is this a hardware issue or a ROM / Driver issue? I tried the Team Asylum CM10 ROM, And even tried resetting my Clean ROM ACE.. Still no luck. What would be the issue here? My phone has never been dropped, Or got wet... Or been in extreme heat or cold.

ZackFearheart said:
For the longest time I've been using Scott's Clean ROM ACE on my Note 2. About a week ago, My WiFi started acting up. It would stop working (Stay connected, but not work) so I tried turning it off then back on (then Wireless) and it would just sorta freeze, Saying "Turning off Wifi" Only way I could get it back was to pull the battery, And when it turned back on... Id try to turn Wifi back on, and it would just say "Turning on Wifi" would continue saying that, And the button would go back to "off" but it would still say turning on Wifi, I tried completely resetting it, worked for the most part, but my phone would be really laggy and sometimes the Back and menu buttons or whatever would not work, Or they would lag really bad. So I ended up trying a new ROM, And it did the same thing with the Wifi... I cleared everything, Tried with my SD card, Tried without... same issue.
So, is this a hardware issue or a ROM / Driver issue? I tried the Team Asylum CM10 ROM, And even tried resetting my Clean ROM ACE.. Still no luck. What would be the issue here? My phone has never been dropped, Or got wet... Or been in extreme heat or cold.
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Hmm it doesn't sound good but just to be sure I would do a complete flash back to stock with Odin to see if that solves your issue.
Otherwise it could be a motherboard issue, since all the things you're talking about are separate components on the board. It isn't like the Wi-Fi is somehow tied to the keys, so it could be something as simple as a bad resistor.

crixley said:
Hmm it doesn't sound good but just to be sure I would do a complete flash back to stock with Odin to see if that solves your issue.
Otherwise it could be a motherboard issue, since all the things you're talking about are separate components on the board. It isn't like the Wi-Fi is somehow tied to the keys, so it could be something as simple as a bad resistor.
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So I tried resetting it back to AT&T and nothing, The WiFi still isn't working. It'll be off, I try turning it on... It'll say turning on wifi... For a while, Then the switch thing goes back to "off". Sometimes it'll be greyed out and I can't do anything. So I dunno what to do now.

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So I tried resetting it back to AT&T and nothing, The WiFi still isn't working. It'll be off, I try turning it on... It'll say turning on wifi... For a while, Then the switch thing goes back to "off". Sometimes it'll be greyed out and I can't do anything. So I dunno what to do now.
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Any warranty?
Check your flash counter to see if it is tripped. If you used odin and flashed back to stock and the issue persists, then it is hardware. Make sure the flash counter is not tripped and send it in for repair

crixley said:
Any warranty?
Check your flash counter to see if it is tripped. If you used odin and flashed back to stock and the issue persists, then it is hardware. Make sure the flash counter is not tripped and send it in for repair
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Weird thing is, I can get the Wifi to work after a while. I did reset the flash counter. Should I try flashing a custom ROM again and seeing if it works?
EDIT: I flashed Scott's ROM 5.0 after doing a flash counter reset and everything is working fine now. I wonder if that is something Samsung does... Or if maybe something got corrupted.

The WIFI on my phone will NOT turn on

I know there are a bunch of threads like this, and I've searched through a BUNCH of them, but either no one was having the same exact problem is me or the answer just wasn't there, so I'm still having the issue.
The WIFI on my phone will not turn/stay on. When I go to turn it on, it looks like it MIGHT turn on, but then switches back to off. It does this repeatedly. Sometimes, after rebooting my phone, I'll turn it on and it will stick in the on position and just say "turning wifi on" forever.
I have tried different ROMS, tried different kernels, tried going back to stock through ODIN, then I found out through another thread that I could use KIES, Samsung's offical software, to go back to the actual offical updated stock release and maybe that'd help. WIFI still is still doing the same exact thing - not working.
I can't think of anything else to do, or any other options I might have, I'm lost. Please help.
edit - I have a 16gb Galaxy S3 T-Mobile SGH-T999.

What are you currently running? Baseband? Build?
Use Odin (I hate kies!) To flash the full stock firmware. Either flash the same or newer build of firmware as what is currently on the device.
After this test again and if its still not working boot into STOCK recovery and factory reset, then reboot and test again.
At this point you'll be 100% full, official, stock. So if it still isn't working it will most likely be a hardware issue. You can open it up to make sure the antenna is connected, but aside from that I'm afraid you'll be out of luck. (You can probably find a decent used motherboard or T999 with a broken screen fairly cheap on eBay.)
Sorry I don't have anything better for you. Good luck with it!
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk

It must be a physical problem. I've got the phone open and it looks like I'd be able to figure out how to put in a new working piece, just not exactly sure which one is the wifi antenna.

The WiFi antenna is the wire that runs down one side.
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Last ditch effort to fix wifi SGH=M919

Hello,
I have spent many hours attempting to solve the ongoing problem of the wifi button not responding but remaining gray when touched. Here is a quick chronology of symptoms and attempted fixes. I love everything else about the phone, especially the size, but am close to throwing my hands into the air. If anyone has any suggestions as to a Rom that may finally fix this, please let me know!
Wifi worked fine on phone for about 6 months, then became unreliable, not connecting after being out of range and coming back into range of wifi stations. I was usually able to force it to come on by a reset, pulling battery, turning off mobile data and calling *#0011# and turning wifi power saver off and on several times.
After this would no longer work, I rooted phone with CF-Auto-Root-jfltetmo-jfltetmo-sghm919.tar.md5 , was able to use wifi for a day or two, then nothing would force it on.
Tried multiple custom roms, including CM11 kitkat and CM12 Lollipop, same results, I would originally get wifi to fire up and connect, but after a day or two max, nothing.
Have flashed stock kernel for modem, nothing.
Took back of phone off, unplugged and plugged in blue antenna wire, nothing.
Recently flashed M919UVUFNH7_STOCK_ROOTED_DEODEX_KNOXLESS along with NH7_modem.tar.md5, wifi worked a little while, and as usual, wont respond to any resets, battery pulls, etc.
Thanks for any help you may be able to afford.

ive been having the same issue or a month or so now... cant seem to find a sulution anywhere. I too tried multiple roms, even the new 6.0 . I cant imigine its the wifi antennae because it works fine when it wants to... gettin frustrated with it.

MorrisonMike said:
Hello,
I have spent many hours attempting to solve the ongoing problem of the wifi button not responding but remaining gray when touched. Here is a quick chronology of symptoms and attempted fixes. I love everything else about the phone, especially the size, but am close to throwing my hands into the air. If anyone has any suggestions as to a Rom that may finally fix this, please let me know!
Wifi worked fine on phone for about 6 months, then became unreliable, not connecting after being out of range and coming back into range of wifi stations. I was usually able to force it to come on by a reset, pulling battery, turning off mobile data and calling *#0011# and turning wifi power saver off and on several times.
After this would no longer work, I rooted phone with CF-Auto-Root-jfltetmo-jfltetmo-sghm919.tar.md5 , was able to use wifi for a day or two, then nothing would force it on.
Tried multiple custom roms, including CM11 kitkat and CM12 Lollipop, same results, I would originally get wifi to fire up and connect, but after a day or two max, nothing.
Have flashed stock kernel for modem, nothing.
Took back of phone off, unplugged and plugged in blue antenna wire, nothing.
Recently flashed M919UVUFNH7_STOCK_ROOTED_DEODEX_KNOXLESS along with NH7_modem.tar.md5, wifi worked a little while, and as usual, wont respond to any resets, battery pulls, etc.
Thanks for any help you may be able to afford.
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Need more info....did you try to just Odin the official firmware yet?

MorrisonMike said:
Hello,
I have spent many hours attempting to solve the ongoing problem of the wifi button not responding but remaining gray when touched. Here is a quick chronology of symptoms and attempted fixes. I love everything else about the phone, especially the size, but am close to throwing my hands into the air. If anyone has any suggestions as to a Rom that may finally fix this, please let me know!
Wifi worked fine on phone for about 6 months, then became unreliable, not connecting after being out of range and coming back into range of wifi stations. I was usually able to force it to come on by a reset, pulling battery, turning off mobile data and calling *#0011# and turning wifi power saver off and on several times.
After this would no longer work, I rooted phone with CF-Auto-Root-jfltetmo-jfltetmo-sghm919.tar.md5 , was able to use wifi for a day or two, then nothing would force it on.
Tried multiple custom roms, including CM11 kitkat and CM12 Lollipop, same results, I would originally get wifi to fire up and connect, but after a day or two max, nothing.
Have flashed stock kernel for modem, nothing.
Took back of phone off, unplugged and plugged in blue antenna wire, nothing.
Recently flashed M919UVUFNH7_STOCK_ROOTED_DEODEX_KNOXLESS along with NH7_modem.tar.md5, wifi worked a little while, and as usual, wont respond to any resets, battery pulls, etc.
Thanks for any help you may be able to afford.
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I agree, flashing stock firmware is one of the first things that should be done in this case
Blasito777 said:
ive been having the same issue or a month or so now... cant seem to find a sulution anywhere. I too tried multiple roms, even the new 6.0 . I cant imigine its the wifi antennae because it works fine when it wants to... gettin frustrated with it.
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MorrisonMike said:
Hello,
I have spent many hours attempting to solve the ongoing problem of the wifi button not responding but remaining gray when touched. Here is a quick chronology of symptoms and attempted fixes. I love everything else about the phone, especially the size, but am close to throwing my hands into the air. If anyone has any suggestions as to a Rom that may finally fix this, please let me know!
Wifi worked fine on phone for about 6 months, then became unreliable, not connecting after being out of range and coming back into range of wifi stations. I was usually able to force it to come on by a reset, pulling battery, turning off mobile data and calling *#0011# and turning wifi power saver off and on several times.
After this would no longer work, I rooted phone with CF-Auto-Root-jfltetmo-jfltetmo-sghm919.tar.md5 , was able to use wifi for a day or two, then nothing would force it on.
Tried multiple custom roms, including CM11 kitkat and CM12 Lollipop, same results, I would originally get wifi to fire up and connect, but after a day or two max, nothing.
Have flashed stock kernel for modem, nothing.
Took back of phone off, unplugged and plugged in blue antenna wire, nothing.
Recently flashed M919UVUFNH7_STOCK_ROOTED_DEODEX_KNOXLESS along with NH7_modem.tar.md5, wifi worked a little while, and as usual, wont respond to any resets, battery pulls, etc.
Thanks for any help you may be able to afford.
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I have a suggestion. Use the following link to get latest T Mobile firmware for the phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
Sometimes it takes flashing the firmware twice for the full install of the radio to take properly.
To begin, remove the back of the phone, because your going to remove the battery after the first flash.
Boot into download mode by holding the volume down and power.
Assuming you know how to use Odin, before starting the first flash, unchecked the auto reboot option.
After Odin has reached the point of RESET, unplug the cable, remove the battery... Replace the battery, reboot into Download mode and
repeat the process, leaving auto reboot checked this time.
You are now completely stock. Your data will be basically left untouched.
Good luck.
Sent from my SM-T320 using XDA Premium HD app

Have you tried cleaning the hardware contacts on the antenna? I remember this same scenario on my old HTC Desire... the antenna contacts were dirty IIRC and they needed cleaning.

Wow, so I am not the only one still facing this issue! I flashed this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2539361 a few times and I eventually noticed the wifi issue as well.
Baseband: M919UVUF0H3
Kernel version: 3.4.0-2437203 [email protected] #1
Build number: KTU84P.M919UVUF0H3
Here's what I attempted:
1. Did a full wipe on the phone and installed full firmware 4.4.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...mware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t3193835
2. Flashed stock kernel from the same link above
3. Installed SuperSU, flashed TWRP
4. Installed and ran TriangleAway to clear KNOX counter
Same issue as OP--at first wifi would work but the connection would not stick and I was unable to activate the wifi button anymore. I tried uninstalling KNOX but I get an error "Failed to create KNOX mode." When I reboot into TWRP, I get the message "E: failed to mount /efs (invalid argument)."
I discovered that my EFS folder is empty. I don't have a backup. Could this be related to the wifi issue? Am I screwed?

Finally got the wifi working. Took the white shell that covers the board off and cleaned the contact on the shell with a q-tip and isopropyl, but it looked kinda scuzzy so I scratched it a bit to expose bare metal again. Then I went to the board side and pulled up on the tiny piece of metal that springs to make contact, enough to bend it to a steeper angle for better contact. Wifi and BT working steady for over an hour now. Thought id share.
http://blog.brokenlcds.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-bluetooth-and-wi-fi-problem/
Heres a link with pics of the locations of the antennas
Edit:
though the wifi worked briefly after this, it stopped working shortly afterwards... back to square one...