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[Q] S+ 9001 roms. Problems with some of them.

Hi there,
Since I bought GS+ few weeks ago with 2.3.3. (xx??? rom) in Latvia, I have tried several ROMs and always rooted after that from recovery mode by flashing Root.zip.
There was a problem with my def rom, about 80% of sms failed on first send, so i gave it a try for other roms.
Right now I am using rooted XXKP4 (2.3.4.) as I found it the most stable for me - no WiFi issues, but every 2nd sms still fails.
So far I tried asian SZKP6 (2.3.6), european XXKPJ (2.3.5.), XXKPG (2.3.5.), XXKPS (2.3.?). Always the same - they work fine, no sms problem on any of them above 2.3.5 (including), but always there are problems with WiFi - it drops signal and changes connection to 3G/2G. Sometimes it drops every 5-6 minutes, sometimes it drops once in a half hour.
I always wiped data before flashing and did factory reset after flashing with Odin, after that I always root it with mentioned method and restore all my apps/system data with Titanium Backup PRO.
Could you guys help me find out what is the problem?
I want to get fully working 2.3.5 or 2.3.6, without any issues, but right now I am stock with 2.3.4 because I prefer push resend my messages better than Skype video call dropouts because of auto changing internet connection type.
Thanks in advance.

the only thing i can say is had the same issues with wifi dropping and first sms of the day would faili tried all the roms including the one im using now and they all had the wifi faults UNTIL i did a full factory default and erased disk, now im using the XXKPS 2.3.6 and it works fine.
So make sure you do a fresh start after flashing your Rom.

BackDaws said:
the only thing i can say is had the same issues with wifi dropping and first sms of the day would faili tried all the roms including the one im using now and they all had the wifi faults UNTIL i did a full factory default and erased disk, now im using the XXKPS 2.3.6 and it works fine.
So make sure you do a fresh start after flashing your Rom.
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Factory reset after flashing with this code: : *2767*3855#
Backup first your internal sdcard because the reset will erase it.
I'm also on 2.3.6 KPS and think I have no wifi drops.
And to think I mean, I have not noticed.
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Just a question - if I backup my internal sdcard before flashing and full reset with code listed above in previous reply, can I restore (copy from PC) all my files after everything is done?
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The same...
Tried two roms (2.3.6 and 2.3.5) which works fine for lot of people here in xda-devs.
Factory reset before, and another reset after flashing, but the same situation. Everything works fine except WiFi - when I open WiFi settings, it shows refresh (search) every 5 seconds and drops after some minutes.

I'm on KPS and havent noticed any wifi drop.
How often does it drop? Does the wifi icon disappear when it drops and reappears when it connects?

i must of just got lucky, all i did after flashing to XXKPS was a complete reboot to factory defaults from settings/privacy/factory data reset and wiped SDcard aswell when asked, i then installed all settings and apps from scratch i didnt use any previous backups.
like i said before i installed XXKPS and got wifi drop outs but this is the rom im using now and the wifi is fine now, the only thing i did diffrently was what i wrote above.

ojconcentrate said:
Does the wifi icon disappear when it drops and reappears when it connects?
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Jep, this is how it happens - WiFi icon disappears and if connection is active, it drops (interupts d/load, skypoe, etc)
BackDaws - i can notice it before rooting and restoring my apps/sets. Last time I tried xxkps, it dropped for first time before I managed to copy root files to my sdcard, so this is not about restoring.

then just keep flashing it until you get the wifi working, im scared to flash to anything else now as that wifi bug was getting on my nerves.
are you using a Belkin Router by anychance ? ive read that changing the DHCP lease to 2 days instead of forever resolves this problem.
Try it

[ROM] SKYICS 4.2E-7 (ULCE2) 5/24/12: N00b Questions

I'm fairly new to ROMs (this is my second). I have followed the instructions and successfully installed the ROM, modem, and update.
2 questions:
1) Wifi does not work (will not turn on). I had wifi problems on my last ROM. I have reinstalled this ROM numerous times today thinking something must have failed since wifi does not work. This seems to be unique to me since I can't find anything in the thread regarding wifi problems. Any suggestions?
I've gone so far as to use darkside superwipe as suggested in a different thread. Still can't get wifi to turn on (just sits with "Turning Wi-Fi on..." message on screen). Never errors out, just stays like that.
2) ROM Manager: Fix permissions fails. I get the following error when I select fix permissions: "An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands!" Any suggestions?
Thanks so much for the help!

You should post your question in the ROM thread. The developer (seanscreamz) or one of the other testers will see it and be able to address your problem and help you out.

I can't post in the Dev section yet. 6 more posts and I will ask there.

starting over...
Ok, I figured I might as well make sure that my wifi woes are not a hardware issue. I've reverted back to stock Skyrocket OS to make sure wifi is available and working in stock form.
Following this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342348, I reverted to stock and I can confirm that wifi works in stock form.
I've also reformatted my sd card in case there is any chance a corruption on it would cause my problems.
Now going to reinstall SkyICS...

bored4long said:
Ok, I figured I might as well make sure that my wifi woes are not a hardware issue. I've reverted back to stock Skyrocket OS to make sure wifi is available and working in stock form.
Following this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342348, I reverted to stock and I can confirm that wifi works in stock form.
I've also reformatted my sd card in case there is any chance a corruption on it would cause my problems.
Now going to reinstall SkyICS...
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Are you on CWM touch?
have you went into the busybox app and clicked install?

wifi broken again
I have followed these instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582 to regain root. After getting root, I installed ROM Manager and selected "Fix Permissions". On reboot, I lost the ability to connect via wifi.
Did I miss a step?
Thanks again for holding a n00b's hand!

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket Android Development
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1383

You have to install busy box
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john: I'm sure you mean well, but I don't know what your intent was with your posted link.
crazyD: digging your avatar. I'm currently trying to decide between a G26 and XD9sc...
btw, installed and ran busybox. not sure what it did for me. I also updated ROM manager to latest. Accidentally initiated a backup from ROM manager. Will see if wifi is back after that has completed.
Edit: wifi still errors, won't connect. I'm not clear what steps I may have missed or screwed up between being stock to rooted. I will revert back to stock again and try again...

Are you running juice defender? Its giving me problems with my wifi connection!
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I'm not running Juice Defender. At this point, I'm trying to revert back to stock form again with working wifi.
Edit: ok, reverted back to stock by doing the following
1) reboot into CWM recovery
2) factory reset x3
3) clear cache x3
4) format system x3
5) clear dalvik x3
6) format emmc x3
7) restart and pull battery
8) boot into download mode
9) push stock tar (k0kane) via Odin3 v1.85
I now have wifi again!
So now I get to try to get back to SU and CWM without losing wifi...wish me luck.

still have wifi!
OK, rooted and CWM installed. I still have wifi, which is good. I'm afraid to select 'Fix Permissions' for fear that will break my wifi.
I'm going to install Sky ICS now and see what happens.

sky ics and wifi!
OK, It took a few attempts, but I now have SKY ICS installed and wifi is still working.
I've installed the base ROM and the modem...not the updated yet. My download speeds are terrible, but at least I have wifi. I think the data speeds get better on the update.
Sean's instructions say to let the phone "cache and settle". I have no idea what that means...so will try to wait 10 minutes or so before installing the update.

bored4long said:
OK, It took a few attempts, but I now have SKY ICS installed and wifi is still working.
I've installed the base ROM and the modem...not the updated yet. My download speeds are terrible, but at least I have wifi. I think the data speeds get better on the update.
Sean's instructions say to let the phone "cache and settle". I have no idea what that means...so will try to wait 10 minutes or so before installing the update.
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My uneducated guess with the data speeds is the modem for UCLE2. I haven't had the chance to go to LTE on SKYICS yet, but data is definitely slower on "4g" networks.
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quick update
Here is a quick update:
I spent some time redownloading all my apps and in general setting up the phone. I then ran the SKY-ICS update. Everything seemed to be working great.
As an added bonus, the email app in SKY-ICS syncs with my employer's exchange server! Which is so awesome. The stock ROM, and the last gingerbread ROM I had on the Skyrocket would not connect to our exchange server. I was very pleasantly surprised by that functionality.
I then lost wifi again. Wifi seems to be unpredictable and I'm not sure if it is hardware or software related. I again have wifi this morning, but didn't for the last two days. Also, my phone won't restart, it appears to get stuck in a powerdown state.The haptic buttons stay lit, but the screen is blank. I have to pull the battery to get it to restart.
But overall, I'm very happy with the performance and functionality of SKY-ICS. I will do some digging on the restart problem.

[Q] [SOLVED] Loose mobile data and APN's after any/every JB flash.

This happens every time I flash a JB ROM.
Everything else seems to work fine.
But...
As soon as I disable wifi, my mobile data greys out and I have no internet connection. If I re-enable wifi, my mobile data comes back.
If I am out of wifi range, mobile data greys out and no internet connection.
When mobile data works....it works.
Looking at my APN settings shows no APN's at all. It will let me populate a new APN, but when I press "save" it just goes away and leaves nothing. I've tried rebooting after also.
My IMEI information shows up in the settings screen. Not jibberish.
Flashing back to stock restores my mobile data fine.
Mobile data works fine when I upgrade to ICS from GB before attempting JB.
The phone reacts to flashing exactly as the instructions indicate.
This has happened every time I try to go from ICS to JB.
I tried completely wiping (int sd and all)my phone before flashing (over and over again) and I'm following andros instructions fully.
While on JB, could using Odin to restore an efs backup I made while on GB help this? Is it possible to just upload the backup without returning to stock? I tried to restore the efs backup with Root Explorer but it didn't fix anything obviously. And I can't seem to even connect fully using EFS Pro (won't see com ports on the Qualcomm screen). Nitrality is an app that claims to backup/restore the efs folder but I haven't tried restoring one yet.
I'm not even sure the problem lies within the efs folder.
Ive gone through this a million times and it is the same no matter what I do or "try". It is the same for me with any JB ROM.
Searching the forum has gotten me this far, but now I'm stuck. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I refuse to accept failure.
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Re: [Q] Loose mobile data and APN's after any/every JB flash.
Now I'm thinking an app like GetRil might solve this. But the Infuse is unsupported.
Does anyone know of a similar app that supports the Infuse?
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idk..this may sound silly but if you want to try:
1. go back to stock gb
2. take out sd card
3. factory reset
4. cm9 flash twice..run it to see it imei and data is intact. then boot into cwm. factory reset
5. flash a 4.1.1 build..check imei and mobile data.
6. then flash 4.2.1 build
...disclosure: i'm guessing

Re: [Q] Loose mobile data and APN's after any/every JB flash.
Hmm. Interesting. I didn't think of trying to step up the JB versions. I'll try that and report back. Thx.
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I first re-downloaded all my ROM's and GAPPs on the computer.
I've been able to keep mobile data all the way to 4.1.2.(Paranoid) But after that it's as I described:
IMEI shows up and is correct.
No APN's listed and can't save a new APN.
"Mobile Data Status" shows disconnected.
If wifi is on and connected, mobile data "works" fine, but still shows no APN's and disconnected in settings as above.
Resetting to default APN says it completed, but nothing's there. I tried rebooting after and checking.
Wanna hear something really strange...
Since I knew I was going to have to go back to stock once again, I decided to step back to 4.1.2 just to see what would happen.
4.1.2 installed fine and my mobile data was once again working correctly.
Still working on it.

bufordjustice said:
I first re-downloaded all my ROM's and GAPPs on the computer.
I've been able to keep mobile data all the way to 4.1.2.(Paranoid) But after that it's as I described:
IMEI shows up and is correct.
No APN's listed and can't save a new APN.
"Mobile Data Status" shows disconnected.
If wifi is on and connected, mobile data "works" fine, but still shows no APN's and disconnected in settings as above.
Resetting to default APN says it completed, but nothing's there. I tried rebooting after and checking.
Wanna hear something really strange...
Since I knew I was going to have to go back to stock once again, I decided to step back to 4.1.2 just to see what would happen.
4.1.2 installed fine and my mobile data was once again working correctly.
Still working on it.
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very odd...I guess your phone doesn't like 4.2.1.
Good luck with it, though.
Sounded like you've pin-pointed the problem to a change from the 4.1.2 to 4.2.1.

Im losing it all after i went back to stock gb 2.3.6

I changed the APN settings on my device as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791526 advised. I'm running 4.2.1 AoCp and my mobile data, MMS, etc. all works fine.

aturbs said:
I changed the APN settings on my device as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1791526 advised. I'm running 4.2.1 AoCp and my mobile data, MMS, etc. all works fine.
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Yup. Those are the settings I try to input, and the thread I try to use to do it. But it won't save.

Re: [Q] Loose mobile data and APN's after any/every JB flash.
bufordjustice said:
Yup. Those are the settings I try to input, and the thread I try to use to do it. But it won't save.
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Are you themed? Believe it or not....a heavy theme could do crazy things.
From One Of My Many Collective Devices!

mine would loose its imie. i would have to flash back to stock gb and then cm9 let it boot up and then flash cm10 4.1.2 if i flashed another rom before cm10 4.1.2 my imie was gone.i could flash any4.1 or 4.2 rom after flashing cm10 and be fine.

Re: [Q] Loose mobile data and APN's after any/every JB flash.
Wow thanks
Sent from my SGH-I997 using xda premium

Molon Labe said:
Are you themed? Believe it or not....a heavy theme could do crazy things.
From One Of My Many Collective Devices!
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Thanks but nope.
This happens every time even when starting fresh from stock.
I am not altering the ROM itself before flashing in any way.
Immediately after flashing a 4.2.+ from 4.1.2 the APN's are not appearing. But my IMEI info is.
But if I go back to 4.1, the APN's are there so I'm thinking the APN's aren't being deleted during the flash?
In the process of flashing, I've made sure all the ROM's "worked" and the APN's were there before stepping to the next one.
I feel like I'm insane.

Re: [Q] Loose mobile data and APN's after any/every JB flash.
Can anyone tell me what controls the migration of the APN info when flashing from 4.1 to 4.2?
Also, what controls the addition of new APN's and where are they saved?
Is there any place I can look within the ROM or kernel to help see if the APN info is really missing.
Personally, I think the APN info is there, but something is not installing completely when flashing.
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This thread is exactly what I'm talking about. Unfortunately it's for the SII, but it's the same. The bummer is that we can't run GetRil on the infuse. I'm stuck again. At least it's nice to know I'm not the only one with this particular issue. Any help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1848749&highlight=dreaded+apn

bufordjustice said:
This thread is exactly what I'm talking about. Unfortunately it's for the SII, but it's the same. The bummer is that we can't run GetRil on the infuse. I'm stuck again. At least it's nice to know I'm not the only one with this particular issue. Any help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1848749&highlight=dreaded+apn
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try one of these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1869159

Working!!!
qkster said:
try one of these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1869159
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It's working!!! :good:
I grabbed the UVKJ6 modem, flashed it, and APNs are displayed and working.
I've tested with 4.2.2 versions of Beanstalk, Paranoid, SlimRom, PAC, and The Collective's (shout out to dman who spoiled me with Zeus).
Tried to re-download and install the JB version of my trusty UCLB3 modem, but it would not work (for me) with any of these ROMs.
I've never been so happy to have my notification bar freeze! Lol.
I'm assuming this all has something to do with the stage of development for JB? Idk.
I can't thank you enough. You really came through when I needed help. Thank you Sir.

Good to hear.
You Prolly just needed to re flash a modem.
Blscallions deserves the credit for putting those together.
You can add a [SOLVED] to your thread title

I'm having the same problem as you, but my data won't work at all even after turning wifi on/off. On the pull-down menu it says that I have no service. I would love to try the modem fix, but this is all brand new to me and I have no idea how to do it. Can someone help me out here?

lemonz23 said:
I'm having the same problem as you, but my data won't work at all even after turning wifi on/off. On the pull-down menu it says that I have no service. I would love to try the modem fix, but this is all brand new to me and I have no idea how to do it. Can someone help me out here?
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I had to flash a different modem. Not sure why, but it fixed my problem. What I did was:
1. Downloaded a few different modems from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31097259
2. Reboot into recovery.
3. Select to Install zip from SD card.
4. Locate one of the modem. (In the folder).
5. Flash the modem.
6. Clear cache and dalvik cache.
7. I selected to fix permissions. Probably don't have to do this. But I did.
8. Reboot and test. If it doesn't work, flash another modem and try again.
If no modem works, then its probably not the modem. Hopefully you removed the SD card when flashing from ICS to JB. And hopefully your IMEI # is showing and correct.
It goes quick. I hope this works for you. If you need more detailed instructions, just let me know.
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[Q] WiFi stopped working after CROM 4.1 install

I installed Clean ROM 4.1 successfully (I thought). Everything went well until I saw my WiFi was turned off. I attempted to turn it on without success. The Bluetooth is in the same state. They both worked on my stock setup (JB 4.2.1, bootloader 10.6.1.8) and I used TWRP 2.4.4.0 to flash it.
As I said, everything else works great. I did try to fix permissions from TWRP to no avail.
Help please! I don't want to have to return to stock. I can't ask this question on the developer thread since I am a noob.

this happened to me aswell mate just reflash cromi and all will be good mate

No luck with that.
robgee789 said:
this happened to me aswell mate just reflash cromi and all will be good mate
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I sure wish that had worked for me. I tried reflashing CROM four different times. Each time I wiped more, until I had wiped all there is to wipe. I was never able to get WiFi and Bluetooth working with CROM. Everything else appeared to work without issue. I don't understand why, but it is what it is. So I returned to stock JB 4.2.1, rooted and Superuser installed and restored the backup I made before starting this fiasco. One thing that I got out of it all was a lot of experience usig the procedures.
Anyhow, thank you for taking the time to respond.

I think this is one of the reasons its recommended to flash the stock kernel and let the tablet boot up completely. I tried going straight to one of the OC Kernels several times and it broke the wifi each time.
I don't know if thats what you may have done but it broke wifi for me. The wifi tab wouldn't even turn on.
Each time I flash a different version of CleanROM I have to do a router reset too. The tablet will read the signal but won't connect. A router reset fixes the problem every time.
Sent from my LG-LG855 using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2

Maybe I'm confused
wetbiker7 said:
I think this is one of the reasons its recommended to flash the stock kernel and let the tablet boot up completely. I tried going straight to one of the OC Kernels several times and it broke the wifi each time.
I don't know if thats what you may have done but it broke wifi for me. The wifi tab wouldn't even turn on.
Each time I flash a different version of CleanROM I have to do a router reset too. The tablet will read the signal but won't connect. A router reset fixes the problem every time.
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I too have experienced the wifi tab not turning on or even moving..
UPDATE - I downloaded the CROM package agaain, wiped everything including internal storage and tried again. SUCCESS! It is now running very well with wireless working well. Thank you for the suggestion and your patience with this Noob.

[Q] Custom rom = no wifi

Hi Everyone,
On my TF300T I am running the 4.2 bootloader, I have put TWRP 2.5 recovery on and it is working perfectly. The only issue is that on the two custom roms I have tried (Unofficial CM10.1, CROMi-Xenogenesis 4.6.4) my wifi won't turn on, I have flashed back to stock and the wifi works again. I have tried a couple of kernels on CROMi but that didn't help. I have tried searching but I couldn't find any useful results, what I am missing?
Cheers,

Wipe
jezzam said:
Hi Everyone,
On my TF300T I am running the 4.2 bootloader, I have put TWRP 2.5 recovery on and it is working perfectly. The only issue is that on the two custom roms I have tried (Unofficial CM10.1, CROMi-Xenogenesis 4.6.4) my wifi won't turn on, I have flashed back to stock and the wifi works again. I have tried a couple of kernels on CROMi but that didn't help. I have tried searching but I couldn't find any useful results, what I am missing?
Cheers,
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I had this same issue when I first tried CROMI-X. I reflashed doing a full wipe (data, system, factory reset, and caches) and everything worked great. It is slightly more time consuming since you have to reinstall all of your custom apps. Also be sure to make a backup of all data and personal files on an sd card.
Once I had the custom ROM installed, I didn't have to do the full wipe for any later updates, only the caches.

Ok I reflashed after doing a wipe of data, caches, and system, then a factory reset. Still no wifi, it just won't turn on, it gets stuck at 'Turning Wi-Fi on..." and eventually times out and the switch goes back to off.
Any other ideas?
Bluetooth works so I have been able to tether through my nexus 4, no wifi is pretty annoying.

Figured it out, had encrypted my tablet, decrypted by going back to stock rom and recovery and then doing a factory reset. Now all is working fine.

Good deal!
jezzam said:
Figured it out, had encrypted my tablet, decrypted by going back to stock rom and recovery and then doing a factory reset. Now all is working fine.
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Glad to hear you got it figured out. I will make a note of this for future reference should somebody else have the same problem.