How to fix WiFi range and authentication error. - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ok so I so I have suffered from authentication errors and ridiculously poor WiFi range since I rooted my phone. Or most probably since I flashed a custom Rom (omega) for the first time..
Now, after endless research and lots of trial and error (or as I say, terror) I have finally found a solution. Although this is NOT and ideal solution, it solved my problem. Not being able to use WiFi at work when I'm only around 7 meters from the server is an absolute no no for me! Especially twinned with the frustration of 30 attempts to authenticate and still having 70 odd % signal and yet no connectivity.
So here goes..
For me.. disabling power saving mode via *#0011# did NOT work.
Nor did flashing back to stock without root.
Flashing cm9 did NOT work.
Flashing stock did Not work. And full cwm wipe didn't work either. And all other combinations.
So by hard work, research into other threads, Lots of terror and pure luck. I fixed my problem.
Apologies if this does not work for you.. but if u Have simular problems to me. I'm sure it will work. So follow these steps
1. back up via android. Copy backup to pc if u try this and it doesn't work u cant go back to before. Also backup and apps or pics music etc to pc.
2. Download latest stock Rom with root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1704185
Thanks to wanam!
3. full Wipe, wipe cache partition, wipe dalvik cache. Flash latest wanam stock Rom. And repeat the wiping in recovery again. Full, cache and dalvik. Fix permissions.
4. Now reboot. And test if u still have the problem. As I did still. If not... yay you!
5. Do a hard reset. Yes a factory reset. NOT a full wipe via recovery. A reset via settings/backup and wipe/factory personal data reset. WARNING by doing this you will lose all app settings. All android backups and all data on internal storage. I believe this will also leave your ext sd contents unusable so ALWAYS backup to pc!
6. Repeat steps 3 and 4 again. This made my WiFi range and connectivity problems
Disappear! Although I still had authentication errors
7.Then repeat step 5 and see your outcome. It's seems for me atleast, that a double wipe was necessary. I'm not sure about you guys.
I hope this works for you all!
Thank me if it did or If I've helped in anyway!
Happy to answer questions! Noob or not.
Thanks to JJE and d4seeker for there effort in trying to help me!
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Please let me know if this worked for you too..
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And does anyone know why this happens?
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Ok so this worked for about a day and a half. Now I'm getting the same issues again. Although not so often or so bad. I really want to put an end to this..
I followed my steps.. and all is working again. WTF is goin on????
Anyway it's working again I'll report back when it ****s up again lol
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slking1989 said:
Ok so this worked for about a day and a half. Now I'm getting the same issues again. Although not so often or so bad. I really want to put an end to this..
I followed my steps.. and all is working again. WTF is goin on????
Anyway it's working again I'll report back when it ****s up again lol
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Could you try going to settings/Wi-Fi/advanced(menu key) and set frequency to your frequency and not auto and see if this helps, seemed to help me so very interested in feedback, thanks
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Do not Have that option on wanam stock lg8
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slking1989 said:
Do not Have that option on wanam stock lg8
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Ok, wasn't sure on Samsung roms
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I got this problem and nothing works..
So frustrating.
Wiped numerous times now.

Did u try this?
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slaphead20 said:
Could you try going to settings/Wi-Fi/advanced(menu key) and set frequency to your frequency and not auto and see if this helps, seemed to help me so very interested in feedback, thanks
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OK so I've flashed cm9 and authentication errors are gone. Seems Samsung are at fault with that. Range has stayed good for last few days
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slaphead20 said:
Could you try going to settings/Wi-Fi/advanced(menu key) and set frequency to your frequency and not auto and see if this helps, seemed to help me so very interested in feedback, thanks
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Slight improvement on cm9. Thanks mate
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I have an old Galaxy S and I run Wifi Analyzer on both (CM9.1 on S and CF rooted stock JB on S III) and boy.... there are more available networks
on S then on new brand super-duper flagship. Is my new phone faulty?
I am seriously pissed.

i have tried the above methods in vain -.- still not resolved
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what causes this problem anyway? it just all happened randomly

Has anyone found a fix for this yet???

I'm pretty convinced this is to do with router settings personally, but I don't know much about them so.....

The settings for my wifi were already in there from when I was on ACE 4.2.5. I wiped cache, dalvik cache AND did a factory reset. The settings were still there. They are the same settings that worked before. Also, I went to client's offices that have wifi and I got the same problem there too. If it's something to do with the routers, I know a lot of routers that all of the sudden have issues that didn't before THIS ROM update...

Finally fixed my error on the 4th Step.
I though I would never made it , but I did
I had the authentication Wi-Fi error.
Thanks for the Guide.
(I used Omega ROM 50.1 v for this Guide quite same as the Wanam ROM.)

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Android: Obtaining IP address (WiFi)

This is driving me insane!, this morning i had to factory reset my router and now when i try to connect my phone to the wifi all i get is "Obtaining IP address".
I have tried everything so far and i just don't know what the problem is, hope someone can help.
Thanks.
Did you reboot your phone as well?
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Did you reboot your phone as well?
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Yeah i even did a hard reset, i don't know what to do lol.
Thanks for fast reply
Not sure which device you're on, but if you have CWM Recovery you can try wiping Dalvik cache.
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Apex_Strider said:
Not sure which device you're on, but if you have CWM Recovery you can try wiping Dalvik cache.
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Galaxy Ace 2, could you tell me how i can do that please thanks.
EDIT, i didn't have that installed, i did root my phone a few days ago and the wifi was working perfect after it :/
You should be able to find a guide thread for installing CWM for your particular device. After that, boot into the recovery and choose from the advanced option the "wipe Dalvik" cache. Its a useful tool for clearing up strange bugs that may appear over time.
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Thanks ill give it a try now and see if it works, hopes so!
Nope no luck, im totally lost now.
Did you install CWM? Have you tried clearing network connections: Settings>Wireless & Networks>Wi-Fi Settings>Manage Networks>Manage Network Options? This will 'forget' all known networks and you can re-connect to your Wi-Fi again, since something has obviously gotten it fubar'd.
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Apex_Strider said:
Did you install CWM? Have you tried clearing network connections: Settings>Wireless & Networks>Wi-Fi Settings>Manage Networks>Manage Network Options? This will 'forget' all known networks and you can re-connect to your Wi-Fi again, since something has obviously gotten it fubar'd.
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I downloaded the wrong version i think, my phone isn't on the list
http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager/
What model is your device? Did you try the above mentioned to see if you can clear the network connections and reconnect?
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Apex_Strider said:
What model is your device? Did you try the above mentioned to see if you can clear the network connections and reconnect?
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Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 I8160
Yeah tried all that also.
CWM may not have been ported for the I8160 yet. I'm trying to think of other possible solutions...
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CWM may not have been ported for the I8160 yet. I'm trying to think of other possible solutions...
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Thanks again for helping me :good:
Ill have a mess around, i did root my phone i wonder if it will work if i go back to the original firmware?
You could try unrooting, but I can't imagine that would have any affect on things... at least it shouldn't!
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Ill give it a try, can't be that hard haha.
Are you sure its not your router? Are your settings any different than what they were before? If you phone was connecting before you reset your router and if you didn't change anything in your phone it's probably the router. Do your other devices (laptop, other phones...) connect?
jr67 said:
Are you sure its not your router? Are your settings any different than what they were before? If you phone was connecting before you reset your router and if you didn't change anything in your phone it's probably the router. Do your other devices (laptop, other phones...) connect?
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Well it happened before i reset the router, it happened right after i uninstalled some stock apps like chaton etc, i can't remember what else i deleted but i think that was it, i thought if i hard reset it those apps would be re installed?
Did you make a backup? You don't remember what you deleted?
jr67 said:
Did you make a backup? You don't remember what you deleted?
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No didn't backup! and im sure 90% i only deleted chaton.
I followed this
http://www.trickswindows.com/2011/12/fix-obtaining-ip-address-android-wifi.html
it connects me but nothing seems to load, webpages etc.

Troubleshooting coZ rom by Cozmo1

Hey guys!
I recently started using Cozmo1's coZ rom and its great so far but I'm having a few issues.
This is the link to his rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337437
I would post this question the ROM page itself but it seems I cant because I'm a new member.
Anyways my problem has to do with data connectivity.
Very often, my phone simple doesn't have any reception bars and results in the ( / ) circle that indicates no reception.
The only way to fix this for me to is to toggle airplane mode on and off and after a minute or so it reenables.
The times I do have a consistent reception, after around 5 minutes of being idle, the data connection turns off completely. I thought this was
some kind of battery saving feature that automatically enables when I need to use data but the only way to get data is to toggle airplane mode on and off again.
This is giving me some serious issues as missing calls because of the ( / ) reception or extremely delayed text messages.
Also when I'm driving and need some quick directions, I can't use voice command to put in the address as this requires connectivity.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Try wiping cache and dalvik cache in cwm. Also try fixing permissions in cwm if that doesn't work.
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jt.61 said:
Try wiping cache and dalvik cache in cwm. Also try fixing permissions in cwm if that doesn't work.
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I tried this but I'm still having issues with my data connectivity.
Any more help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Just by chance, have you tried a new modem?
Clay
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clay101eve said:
Just by chance, have you tried a new modem?
Clay
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I have no idea what a modem is .
Just for future reference here, I'm a complete noob when it comes to rooting so if you guys could explain what you say that'd be great! :victory:
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I have no idea what a modem is .
Just for future reference here, I'm a complete noob when it comes to rooting so if you guys could explain what you say that'd be great! :victory:
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Or you could do lots of research and help yourself!
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Nick281051 said:
Or you could do lots of research and help yourself!
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I'll throw you a bone... Sort of. Read the following threads (multiple times if you don't fully understand), then ask any questions you may still have. I'm not being rude, I'm being helpful. I still have lots of questions... I read a lot! Don't forget to read the links inside these threads!
Start here
Read this next
Then this
As for your modem question: Basically, it controls you're connectivity to data, gps and, I believe, wifi. (please correct if wrong)
There is a thread (Google search: Modem i777 xda) you can find with different modems and a nap that might help you find which is likely to be the best for your area.
Clay
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So would you guys say the answer to my problem is getting a new modem?
Did flashing the coZ rom somehow install a new modem over the stock one and start causing problems?
Actually according to the rom thread ( I know, who actually reads those?), it says it comes packaged with the stock modem.
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Pirateghost said:
Actually according to the rom thread ( I know, who actually reads those?), it says it comes packaged with the stock modem.
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Well if that's the case messing with the modem wouldn't really solve anything would it?
Appreciate all the help so far guys! Still waiting for a working solution though :fingers-crossed:
Megiddo2000 said:
Well if that's the case messing with the modem wouldn't really solve anything would it?
Appreciate all the help so far guys! Still waiting for a working solution though :fingers-crossed:
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It may be awhile for you to get a work through solution. But have you tried to reset the APN to default?
Wing2468 said:
It may be awhile for you to get a work through solution. But have you tried to reset the APN to default?
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Yessir I have already tried this to no avail.
Did you say you flashed a new modem already?
Clay
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Did you say you flashed a new modem already?
Clay
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Just flashed it good sir and it seemed like it would work!
While using it though it randomly went to the ( / ) symbol and all data and connectivity was lost.
Had to toggle airplane mode for it to reenable
Some more suggestions would be nice peeps! :fingers-crossed:
It seems to have gotten kinda worse after the new modem. I have to restart my phone to reenable data connectivity now
Back up all your important info, reboot into cwm recovery, go to mounts/ storage, wipe the /system, data, cache partitions. Go back one screen , go to advanced, wipe dalvik. Then reinstall the ROM. If it fixes it, then yer good. If not its either a hardware issue or a ROM issue.
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Phalanx7621 said:
Back up all your important info, reboot into cwm recovery, go to mounts/ storage, wipe the /system, data, cache partitions. Go back one screen , go to advanced, wipe dalvik. Then reinstall the ROM. If it fixes it, then yer good. If not its either a hardware issue or a ROM issue.
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I was always aware of this possibility but I see it as kind of a last resort since I don't want to back up and have to reinstall everything :/
I'm guessing that's the best replies?
Thanks for the help guys!
Megiddo2000 said:
I'm guessing that's the best replies?
Thanks for the help guys!
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You already got the information u need, try full wipe man.
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Phalanx7621 said:
You already got the information u need, try full wipe man.
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Did as you said. The problem persists. I guess it's the ROM

Flashlight and Flash

Seems that recently the LEDs for the flash and what are also used for the flashlight are no longer operating on my husbands phone. I've tried wiping and reflashing JellyBlur v1.3 and trying various applications - but it seems that this doesn't help and that those LEDs just don't want to come on. Is there something that I can do to fix this or are they out for good?
I'm also running JellyBlur v1.3 on my phone and my flash/flashlight are working fine. While I'm waiting I'm going to try flashing another ROM to see if that solves the problem, but any tips or helpful posts are greatly appreciated. Thank You. :good:
Update It seems that switching ROMs didn't help it either. The flash still doesn't want to work nor does any flashlight application including stock. Not sure what happened, but hopefully someone can suggest a fix. (Could it be kernel or something similar related?)
- Tried reflashing JellyBlur v1.3 and Skyraider Zeus v1.3
Thundeshed is good and any Rom based off of it is too.
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disconnecktie said:
Thundeshed is good and any Rom based off of it is too.
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Do you think flashing that might fix the flash issue? I've never encountered this problem before on our phones so it's new to me.
I would definitely make a backup of what you have now, do a good/clean wipe and install a nandroid backup from a different ROM in which the flash was working to see if the flash will work for you again.
If not, the flash may have just given up on you. =\
Note: Clear data 3x, cache once, and dalvik once. (I always recommend clearing data at least 3x because data doesn't always clear within the first or even second time around)
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RBarnett09 said:
I would definitely make a backup of what you have now, do a good/clean wipe and install a nandroid backup from a different ROM in which the flash was working to see if the flash will work for you again.
If not, the flash may have just given up on you. =\
Note: Clear data 3x, cache once, and dalvik once. (I always recommend clearing data at least 3x because data doesn't always clear within the first or even second time around)
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Yep, tried doing super wipe then cache/dalvik... doesn't work on any of the ROMs I have tried. I guess the flash just went out on his phone. *sad pandas*
I guess he will just have to do for now until I can buy him a new phone. :crying:
WalkerGFX said:
Yep, tried doing super wipe then cache/dalvik... doesn't work on any of the ROMs I have tried. I guess the flash just went out on his phone. *sad pandas*
I guess he will just have to do for now until I can buy him a new phone. :crying:
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Yeah, that sucks!
I know you can buy the replacement parts for the flash, but you can't find directions on how to repair it anywhere.
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I think it would be a difficult repair and some soldering would definitely be necessary.
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I think it would be a difficult repair and some soldering would definitely be necessary.
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Yeah, I would imagine the same thing.
Just a big pain.
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I would suggest a warranty replacement if you have the option.
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I would suggest a warranty replacement if you have the option.
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Good news. I was able to put ICS (Liquid Desensed36) and applied the new combo radio someone developed.
Using the Wi-Fi w/ root from play store using generic ics/jb (wlan0), channel 2, password protected, with router fix was able to fix his Wi-Fi tether.
Also the ICS Liquid Desenesed36 fixed his Flash and flashlight! (Don't know how; I don't question it) :good::good::good::good::good:

Got a serious problem

I was using omega28 and things were fine and then I updated my phone to omega v29 after that I started getting"SIM card removed please restart" or when I restart I Have to airplane mode on and off. So I nandroid my first backup and still same problem then I Odin Ics firmware still I get same problem so what should I do plz help but I've been saving my efs backup I have those but how do I restore or will it work after restore.
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Slow down. You should have made your nandroid backup before flashing v29. I would flash Omega again from scratch. Wipe (use Charmin ) and flash ROM and see if the problem persists
You should always do a nandroid before flashing a new ROM or even update. For reasons just like this. You can always delete backups as you make more
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I always flash omega rom and nover got a problem now plz help me out tell me what to do sometimes i cant even make phone calls it disconnects in between call so plz help
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Wipe data/factory reset, reflash ROM. See if that gets you unstuck from your airplane mode fiasco.
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I flashed insert coin 2.1.0 but ill try flashing omega v29
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I've flashed omegav29 and didn't get any error as yet
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Why don't you take one and a half second of your precious time and thank coreym for taking time to try and help you? Rude rekcuf, eh?
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Huppen said:
Why don't you take one and a half second of your precious time and thank coreym for taking time to try and help you? Rude rekcuf, eh?
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I am really thank full those who are helping me but still i am getting the problem i am trying to fix it.
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Amritttt said:
I've flashed omegav29 and didn't get any error as yet
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Amritttt said:
I am really thank full those who are helping me but still i am getting the problem i am trying to fix it.
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Those two statements are mutually exclusive. Are you getting the same problem still or not?
Additionally, have you carried out a full wipe before flashing new ROMs?
anthropolyte said:
Those two statements are mutually exclusive. Are you getting the same problem still or not?
Additionally, have you carried out a full wipe before flashing new ROMs?
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Was gonna ask the same thing!
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Strange bug in about every custom roms

Hello everyone, this is not utterly important but I was wondering if anyone else have this bug, let me explain :
It's random but happens almost everytime. When i plug or unplug the phone for battery charging, the clock screen pops up (not the one for alarm settings, the other one which is pretty much like the unlock screen). From that precise moment, loud speaker activates automatically for any call I make or receive... rebooting the phone fixes it so it's no big deal... yet i'm curious, can anyone confirm or is it just me ?
Happens with any Cm9 or Cm10 I think, well... in my case at least. Thought it could be related to the broken offline charging thing in Cm9 and later versions but i dunno.
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Well...Doesnt haappened with me evr.....tried Oxygen Ics,Cm9 by hephappy .....
Whats ur kernel?Hav u done any kernel update?
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Strange issue.. never occurred to me with any gb or ics rom!!
Must be hardware related then. Tried most of the roms and kernels I found on this forum since lupohirp's first ics build. Thanks anyway, not a big issue.
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Use a proper stable recovery.. wipe everything except sdcard. Everything. Then try flashing a new rom.
Same thing with Cwm and Amonra. Now using Twr and no changes. Not sure if I repartitioned my sd since the first time I encountered this issue but I don't think it could be related to this. Of course I wipe cache, dalvik and system partition everytime I flash a new rom and I wipe data as well most of the time. Thanks anyway
Never to me. I think the blame is you kernel!
cm-9.1.4-GENETICS
Try this rom cm-9.1.4-GENETICS-HEPHAPPY-p500
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34758480&postcount=2123
This is the best CM9 ROM ever.
Bob Arctor said:
Same thing with Cwm and Amonra. Now using Twr and no changes. Not sure if I repartitioned my sd since the first time I encountered this issue but I don't think it could be related to this. Of course I wipe cache, dalvik and system partition everytime I flash a new rom and I wipe data as well most of the time. Thanks anyway
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Can be the reason. Remove partitions.. format your complete sdcard in fat32.
Even if you dont have partitions.. do it.
Were you using any app2sd type script??
In some devices i have seen that while charging...the phone becomes unstable.....try some another charger....see it happens while usb charging....
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Techgod said:
In some devices i have seen that while charging...the phone becomes unstable.....try some another charger....see it happens while usb charging....
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That exactly happens with my thrive, i though i was the only one with this issue...
Your going to have bugs,that's just the way things are...I can't even think of a single piece of technology in existence without some sort of bug...I'm sorry if this isn't an answer to your problems as generally every comment I've made on xda has always been for a solution.
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