Wifi problems - Thunderbolt General

My WIFI continues to drop out. It will be on and then suddenly will disappear and not be able to turn on. Even have wifi fix and that doesn't work either.
Rebooting occasionally helps but I'll be 10 feet from the router and it will show one bar or just lose it altogether.
Wondering if anyone has any ideas??
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Both had the same problem with the WIFI and it's all of a sudden.
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im having the same issues.

I know I had to enable SSID visibility in order for mine to work. Is yours hidden?
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exchange?
have you tried emailing HTC tech support? i emailed them about my wireless data radio getting stuck off and they emailed back within 30 min saying i should exchange with verizon, which i did the next day with no questions asked. also they let me keep my old 32GB SD card

I had this same issue it was fixed by going into WiFi settings pressing menu then advanced then enabling best WiFi performance i was told this by HTC tech support
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[Q] Wifi and 4g On At The Same Time Normal?

Just picked up my htc sensation 4g last night. My old phone was a galaxy, and when I got in range of wifi, the 4g would turn off. Sometimes on the sensation it stays on, or comes on from time to time while in range of wifi.. Is this normal, if not, is there a way to fix it?
I think this normal due to the wifi issue it could be choosing the best connection the only way u will have true control is by turning the 4g off, etc
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How do you turn 4g off?
Just bring down the notifications and then hit the quick settings tab then push the mobile toggle.. Make sure the wifi is still on
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Know this post is a little dated, just wondering if you are still having the issue.
I have a Sensation and 4G is never on when I'm connected to wifi.... NEVER. So if its still happening I really would really check into that.
RaViCa said:
Know this post is a little dated, just wondering if you are still having the issue.
I have a Sensation and 4G is never on when I'm connected to wifi.... NEVER. So if its still happening I really would really check into that.
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I stand corrected. I just noticed that my Sensation that both the 4G and wifi icon was displayed at the same time.
It happenned when after I openned the MyAccount app. This app does not work over wifi so phone automatically switched on the 4G radio in order for the app to work. Once you leave the app it remains running in the background which causes both icons to remain displayed.
So if you use this app (or maybe any other app that does not work over wifi) this could be the cause for both icons to be on.
What I don't know is if it is actually using both wifi and 4g at the same time or does it turn the 4G completely off until the app requiring it is exited.
Bump.
I have the same issue. I use wifi exclusively at home, but sometimes seemingly at random I see a cell connection icon in the notification bar as well. Today it's been on for several hours. I have not used My Account in weeks. When I look in Task Manager no apps are running.
I assume there's some app that "needs" to connect via a cell tower, but don't know how to identify it. Can this be blocked, and if so would that just cause some other issue? Seems like a really unnecessary battery drain, but not a huge problem far as I can tell, just odd.
samnada said:
Bump.
I have the same issue. I use wifi exclusively at home, but sometimes seemingly at random I see a cell connection icon in the notification bar as well. Today it's been on for several hours. I have not used My Account in weeks. When I look in Task Manager no apps are running.
I assume there's some app that "needs" to connect via a cell tower, but don't know how to identify it. Can this be blocked, and if so would that just cause some other issue? Seems like a really unnecessary battery drain, but not a huge problem far as I can tell, just odd.
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Yeah, I just had it happen to me again a few days ago but this time it was while using the Market. I wanted to purchase an app and noticed that now there is an option of adding it to your mobile carriers bill instead of a credit card so I opted to added to to my bill. Well I am assuming so that t-mobile needed a direct connection with my phone for billing so of course the 4G icon all of a sudden pops on.
In short I am saying I am sure it happens when certain apps are running that need cellular data vs WiFi. Don't know if you can block it but if you do those apps will not perform correctly. Also there are many other things running other than just what the stock task manager shows you.
RaViCa said:
Yeah, I just had it happen to me again a few days ago but this time it was while using the Market. I wanted to purchase an app and noticed that now there is an option of adding it to your mobile carriers bill instead of a credit card so I opted to added to to my bill. Well I am assuming so that t-mobile needed a direct connection with my phone for billing so of course the 4G icon all of a sudden pops on.
In short I am saying I am sure it happens when certain apps are running that need cellular data vs WiFi. Don't know if you can block it but if you do those apps will not perform correctly. Also there are many other things running other than just what the stock task manager shows you.
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I understand some apps apparently need a cell connection for some reason, perhaps it's location tracking, but mine's been connected for 4 hours straight today. Hard to imagine there's that much data being transferred on a 4G connection. Really seems like something is hung. Just tried putting my phone is airplane mode, then back to regular mode. When I turned it back on the 4G icon appeared for a few seconds then went off and is staying off. So looks like a force interrupt unstuck whatever it was.

Anyone have this happen?

So a couple of times my phone won't let me make calls. It tries connect and then does a short beep. I have to do a airplane no airplane mode to get it.to make.calls again.
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It happens to me couple times too ... too bad my 30 days return expired.. Planning to go through warranty center now ... It's kind of annoying because it happens kind of randomly
I have this same issue. They swapped the sim card so I'm going to see if that fixes the problem.
Is it a phone or network problem? On my third phone
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I just got my sim swapped, and it still happens.. It looks like phone because my phone has full signals while it happens. It usually happens after long charge
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Is it a phone or network problem? On my third phone
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I believe it's a software issue. HTC issued a statement regarding the WiFi issue, that until you get the OTA fix, you need to turn WiFi off and on again to deal with the bug. I haven't had the issue with phone calls that you're having, but I have had the phone drop the mobile data connection completely, or sometimes get locked to EDGE. The Airplane off/on trick fixes it, so I suspect it's similar to the WiFi bug.
If you can put up with it for now, it'll surely be fixed with an update before too long.
Good. Just wondering because everything else on this.phone is good. Ty
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Just making sure it's not.something.I need to return the phone or not for.
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Lost all
I had problems at first just losing data and then finally after much time spent trying things with Rogers I lost all connection. Unable to make calls, no data, no signal. Got new one sent and so far so good for 5 days now.
Never lost data on this one bit had the no calls yesterday. None today. Maybe it will be ok. Someone said it.may be fixed. Just don't want to have to return the phone again.
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Is a fix on its way?
I had this happen to me two days ago. The status bar indicated that I had a good connection and I was able to send and receive emails and use the web browser, but I couldn't send/receive texts or phone calls. After a restart, I had two voicemails and a few text messages (from an irritated wife!). I had been trying to make calls and send texts when she was calling and sending texts, so I wasn't just missing notifications.
Any word on whether this I a software or hardware problem? I still have some time before my 30 days is up and I tempted to go back to an iPhone if there is no fix.
I hope HTC releases an OTA soon...
This sounds like a network problem to me. In high traffic areas where cellular towers are overloaded , ATT service literally stops working. My entire trip to NYC I had no working service in Manhattan for this reason, and every professional sporting event I've ever been too the same problem has occured.
The "bars" were always good, but no texts or calls could be placed or received.
This happened on my a777, solstice, HTC aria, and Infuse
Seems like a reasonable explanation, except it has never happened before and was fixed as soon as I restarted the phone.
This happens to me EVERY time I am in an area with no (or really poor) service for an extended period of time, one of my classes doesn't get service because of the location of the building.. I've already gotten a sim swap and had my device swapped, it still does the exact same thing, only way to reconnect is by restarting the phone or turning airplane mode on or off. Hopefully it's not a widespread hardware issue and just a software issue that HTC can fix. Only problem is that AT&T has a history of taking FOREVER to get out an update that a manufacturer releases.
Oh and this never happened on my Xperia X10, even in the same class where I lose service.
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Data connection issues

My third charge is on its way right now. My last 2 phones have had issues reconnecting to 3g if the signal drops. I have to reboot to get data back. Have to reboot 2-3 times a day because of this issue. This issue seemed to start after fp1 was pushed. I get that network signals will have hiccups, but I wait 30-45 minutes and it will not re-establish without a reboot. I've tried toggling mobile data and airplane mode, but it does not reconnect.
Anyone else have this issue?
I've had issues over the past week. Data will show 4g and yet nothing is connecting. Other times it shows no data indicator at all. Data toggle, switch to 3g, etc seems to randomly fix the issue. Can't say I've had to reboot. Usually just wait it out.
I honestly think it's a local issue for me though. I'm in Destin, FL and we just got 4g about a month ago. Figure they are fine tuning.
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You really need to try pulling the battery and SIM. Wait for maybe 5-10 minutes. I have no idea what that does, but it seems to be the only thing that works for me on occasion.
I usually go to settings>wireless n network> mobile settings> system selection..... Then I just pick something else and then change back to LTE. My 4g gets reset without having to reboot.
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This is a known problem with the charge. Ask any tech support person. The easiest way to fix o found was to just turn on airplane mode wait a minute and turn it off. Read is why verizon is sending me a razr, but while I'm waiting I'm using my charge and this problem is out of hand on my phone and this works everytime
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[Q] Nexus S 4G - DATA DROPS

I have been having this problem with both of my Nexus S 4G ever since I got them 2 months ago.
My data drops out frequently and takes a while to get back up. If I have 4G enabled, then I have to manually reconnect it as it will not do it on it's own. This happens inside AND outside. Driving down the road or just standing in one spot.
I've tried all of the radios (basebands) and about 7 different ROMs and versions.
I've refreshed the data profile, PRL, and even tried the roaming Verizon PRL and Hybrid PRL.
Gone back to stock and tried everything from scratch. Still the same problem.
Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Network: Sprint
Baseband: D720SPRKE1
PRL Version: P:40447
I contacted Sprint and they just told me to update the profile & PRL.....
Any suggestions?
I'm not familiar with the CDMA nexus s, but are you able to change APN's? At one point I'd be able to connect to 3g (I have an I9020A), but every minute or so it would drop, so I fixed up the APN's for my carrier.
iv had a few data issues
forcing PRL and account updates has fixed it a couple of times
i'v bought used phones that iv had
to have sprint force update
im on LC1
[altho i cant tell any significant difference here]
and my prl is 61086
[a business account]
im currently on slim
make sure your mobile network
is set to roam
is not set to home only
Am I the only one with this problem? As I'm typing this I lost data but still had 3 bars. I never drop calls but only data.
Help please. This is driving me nuts.
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andrewddickey said:
Am I the only one with this problem?
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no
i go thru periods of it acting bizarre
try disabling wifi and reboot
this USUALLY fixes mine till wifi is re-enabled
and i drop the sprint connection a few times
riding around
it then fails to re-acquire the IP address.
look in your status and see if you still have an IP
when your data fails
fwiw
I never use Wi-Fi. Ever.
Happens while using both 3G and 4G.
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4G is worthless here...
i dont even bother with the switch
does it do the same thing if you disable 4G?
I almost always have to use 4G (if possible) since 3G speeds are slower than dial-up.
I've tried rebooting and leaving 4G off, and still the same. Even tried going back to Gingerbread.
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andrewddickey said:
I almost always have to use 4G (if possible) since 3G speeds are slower than dial-up.
I've tried rebooting and leaving 4G off, and still the same. Even tried going back to Gingerbread.
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If going back to GB doesnt help, maybe it is hardware related?
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This is happening with BOTH of my NS4G.
Possibility that BOTH have hardware defects?
Do a profile and prl update
Hit the thanks button if i helped
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Do a profile and prl update
Hit the thanks button if i helped
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In the original post, I stated that was one of the things I've done.
have you checked to see if you have an IP address
when data fails?
mine shows "unavailable" when it's wonky
and wont re-aquire till i reboot.
i'v seen this on 2 phones
off and on including on oem 2.3.7
fwiw
andrewddickey said:
Am I the only one with this problem?
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I have the same problems. From what I understand, its a problem with the hardware. I can confirm that's probably the case, because I've tried many different ROMs (stock, cm, etc...) and they all have the same radio issues (3g/4g and wifi)...
I have an NS4G in the DFW area and haven't seen the issues you're reporting. I'm currently on 4.0.4 with D720SPRLC1 baseband. Maybe I'm just lucky and have a good signal at work and home. It's very rare that I find an area of DFW where I don't get any data signal at all. Not sure what to suggest.
I get random drops too and i hate it. My 3g speeds are fairly good even above 1 mbps. Highest i ever got on 3g was 1.51 mbps
Mine will lose data if I'm in a coverage free area for an extended period of time, when I'm back in range 3g icon will show up just never reconnect. A reboot fixes it
Certain Areas
There are certain areas where I live that data just disappears. Although this is just a network thing I believe. It's weird though when I am driving it's like a 10 second drop and then all is good. Hope you get a solid fix!:victory:
Backup 4g Partition
REMOVED - was a bad idea.
I've actually replaced BOTH of the phones with brand new NS4Gs and they shipped with ICS.
Still the same problem.
This is driving me nuts. I was driving and trying to download Maps for the new phone from the Play Store and it took 6 tries. Kept saying RETRY.
What I've come to believe is happening is:
When 4G connects, 3G disconnects. When 4G drops (which is does frequently), 3G has to reconnect.
***Is there a way to keep 3G "on" in the background while 4G is connected?*** Maybe a way for the radio to transition back and forth?

Randomly disconnects from cellular network

My One S is randomly dropping all reception on cell.network.
If i put it in Flight mode and then turn Flight mode off again and enter my pin, the phone is reconnected again..
Anyone seen this?
That happens to me also. I'll have 3 bars with 4g then all the sudden I have no service for like 2 minutes. I have no idea if its a Rom issue or network issue or radio issue.
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I have also this problem with restart most of the time I have too take out my microchip and put it back in.
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I also experienced network signal getting lost for some time / struck on Airplane mode
my very strange experience is ... my mobile screen is not turning on and keeps on vibrating for half an hour
This used to be a huge problem for me, but the recent OTA has resolved it completely...
I can repeat what I told someone else about text issues. I had the signal issue as well, it would constantly jump up and down and turn into an X so here was my reply...
LibertyMonger said:
I can tell you how i fixed my issue when something similar was happening to me. I had this issue on my previous phone as well so i figured after getting this phone and it continued it had to be something to do with my account setup. Some kind of glitch. So after getting fed up with Tech support I had my network account manager have all my features and account removed, then added back on like it was a new account. Then I did a factory reset and woila! My network signal is stronger than ever. Texts send instantly! Faster than I have ever seen them send! lol.
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Your issues may not be the same but i can say that my signal is better than i ever had seen it! And absolutely no more loss of signal X's

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