Hi guys. Recently I purchased a used nexus 5 off of eBay, and I am having some trouble getting it to connect to my WiFi. When I received the phone, wifi was working. it was on 4.4. I unlocked the bootloader, and installed twrp, but did not root it yet. I did OTAs up to 6.0.1, and then I started having issues. Upon turning on WiFi, the phone would just say "turning on WiFi", and never show me any networks. I thought this might be a kernel problem so I tried many different ones, but no luck. I used the nexus factory image to downgrade to 4.4 because the WiFi was working then, but still no luck. It will very rarely connect, but it will loose connection after a few seconds, and continue searching. I looked in the settings and realized that my MAC address showed " unavalible", so I used this guide to change it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...icked-nexus-5-externel-storage-t2740471/page5
Now the Mac address shows up in settings, but I still can't get it to connect to WiFi networks for more than a few seconds if the WiFi even turns on.
Any help would be gladly appreciated! Thanks.
I had the same problem with two nexus 5 phones. The WiFi chip seems to have failed on both. After changing the motherboard in both phones, WiFi was working without issues. The only thing I changed in both phones was the motherboard.
Before changing the motherboards, I could never get WiFi to work with all combinations of roms, kernels, and boot images.
If you satisfy the following:
- the phone doesn't connect to any WiFi network on full stock unmodified software
- other devices connect to the same WiFi networks without issue (sanity check )
Then almost certainly a hardware issue with the phone. No amount of modding or flashing is likely to change this.
Ok, thanks
Have any suggestions on where to buy a motherboard? Don't really want to spend a hundred bucks.
I purchased a couple of nexus 5 phones with smashed screens for a low price and swapped out the motherboards.
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I've done a little searching, but I'm trying to get a definitive answer.
Does anyone else notice that the Nexus S (ATT), or any model for that matter, have an issue with connecting to networks, both WiFi and 3G/Edge?
I've never had a device take 30 - 60 seconds to connect to my wireless network at home until I bought this phone. I'm seriously considering taking it back due to this. I've had two samsung phones and both seem to have the same issue. I can see the devices find my wireless, as the signal meter comes up, but it stays gray and white. It takes it up to a full minute to turn green, indicating that it has received an IP address. Is this common? Are there roms out there that may resolve this issue?
If not, I think the Nexus will be going back soon and I will replace it with a device that will gather a signal much more quickly. My A500, NookColor, iPhone, iPod Touch, and any PC I have available take about 1/10 the time to have an IP address. I don't think it's anything with my network, as both the Nexus and the Infuse I had previously did this.
I am rooted and the bootloader is unlocked, so I can try a different ROM if there is one that will gather a connection faster.
Thanks.
No problem here in the UK on 3 network. If I switch my wifi on it connects to my router in seconds. Perhaps try NSCollab?
Hello firends,
I have used Nexus 5 for two years. I rooted my phone 6 months ago with pure nexus rom. The kernel is franco kernel. Also, I used vomer tweak.
Couple of weeks ago, I started wifi on phone, but it did not see any network. Firstly, I did not understand it is a issue because there might not be any network around my place. Then, I started to open wifi hotspot for my laptop. The wifi hotspot network was seen on my laptop, but it did not connect to it. I have searched it about this problem on internet. Most of people encounter stucking on turning on wifi. They solved it by solder wifi ic again with heat gun. There is no such problem on my phone. Wifi is opening then searching network. However, there is no network seen. Therefore, I skipped this solution.
There might be a hardware problem, so I opened the phone case and I disassembled the wifi antenna. I checked whether any open contact on this cable with multimeter. Again there is no problem. The antenna is solid.
This problem startted after I installed vomer tweak. I also tried delete vomer tweak. There is no difference. I might drop the phone sometime, but I do not remember.
Moreover, I tried wifi fixer app. Still, wifi is on, it does not see any network. That's all.
Any suggestion to solve this problem and how will I suppose to do for checking hardware and software to realize the problem on wifi?
Thanks in advance.
Meriç,
Everything is smooth and perfect except Wifi.
I can found close wifi networks (Mobile hotspots created by other phones) but if I try to connect it just saves them, cannot connect to any wifi networks.
And the strength is too low. It is unable to find my room's wifi ...!!
So I am just totally unable to use wifi in my Pixel :/
Also I turn on Hotspot on my Pixel, it turns on but I cannot find it from other devices.
Also upgraded from 8.1.0 to 9.0 but still same issue.
Without Wifi its so miserable experience Any Solution?????
Yeah, same issue. It's a hardware thing. If you've dropped your phone either the cable came loose or the PCB board is off. I threw mine before (long story) but can't use wifi nor Bluetooth without being close to what I'm connected to.
I just don't feel like fixing it considering the pixel can break by repair. Plus, my 6p is my DD anyway
Dang, I gave my sister this phone and this problem just appeared. Time to look for a new phone for her.
Ok, being real for a second, this worked and I know it is a VERY BAD workaround but can help in a pinch.
I bought a refurb pixel on woot. Took a while to get it because it was sent to a friend's PO box and then brought to mexico, ergo no warranty.
Unboxed it and had this exact same issue; little to no signal on very few wifi hotspots and just "saving"
Seeing as this might be hardware related as @creep138 mentioned, I tried the following:
PRESS considerably hard on the point that the antenna connector should be.
After a couple of seconds of force and massaging, wifi came on and connected.
I KNOW this is a bad idea, I KNOW this might cause several issues on the long run, but if you have it sitting in a drawer doing nothing because of this issue, give it a try.
For reference this was done on a Verizon Black Pixel. The small one. and the point to apply pressure to is about half an inch below the camera and flash module.
Hope this helps
minhaz.sourav said:
Everything is smooth and perfect except Wifi.
I can found close wifi networks (Mobile hotspots created by other phones) but if I try to connect it just saves them, cannot connect to any wifi networks.
And the strength is too low. It is unable to find my room's wifi ...!!
So I am just totally unable to use wifi in my Pixel :/
Also I turn on Hotspot on my Pixel, it turns on but I cannot find it from other devices.
Also upgraded from 8.1.0 to 9.0 but still same issue.
Without Wifi its so miserable experience Any Solution?????
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Status update:
After doing what I have already described, that helped to connect to the wifi at my workplace. Nonetheless I didn't have suck luck with my home wifi.
After reading here and there, some users reported the device connecting to 5Ghz wifi no problem. My work is indeed 5Ghz and my home is 2.4
After unpacking and installing a 5Ghz capable router, the pixel connected no problem to it (after applying the aforementioned pressure)
Hope this helps
Hello all!
I have a S10e, running stock Android 10. The wifi at my house constantly disconnects and reconnects, rendering my phone as virtually useless, as it switches between my mobile network and wifi. I have tried all of the trouble shooting I've found online, just short of a full backup/master reset. I'm trying to avoid that.
Does anyone have any idea what may be causing this? Better yet, how can I fix it? I'm rather annoyed, as I've had several Samsung Galaxy phones that have had minor issues, but nothing as annoying as this. I'm about to buy another model phone.
Thanks in advance
settlethestorm said:
Hello all!
I have a S10e, running stock Android 10. The wifi at my house constantly disconnects and reconnects, rendering my phone as virtually useless, as it switches between my mobile network and wifi. I have tried all of the trouble shooting I've found online, just short of a full backup/master reset. I'm trying to avoid that.
Does anyone have any idea what may be causing this? Better yet, how can I fix it? I'm rather annoyed, as I've had several Samsung Galaxy phones that have had minor issues, but nothing as annoying as this. I'm about to buy another model phone.
Thanks in advance
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Hi, I have the S10e G970F_MMI - Singapore Snapdragon. Similar issues with wifi and bluetooth turning off immediately after update. Got one message from Wi-Fi control history that said Google Play services turned off wi-fi. I tried disconnecting Play services but that did not help however I am suspicious that it might also have something to do with Bixby Routines. Tried Samsung but no help as my phone is only 13 months old and 1 month out of warranty and I am not in Singapore but stuck in UK. Like you, I am a long time Samsung client with phones, tablets and TV's but I have now lost confidence in them. I tried factory reset and reflashing the custom ROM but no luck. I do hope that you can resolve your wi-fi issue and have a wonderful New Year.
Apparently, Samsung admitted the S10 series suffers from this issue. I noticed it on mine, just in the last month or two, disconnecting intermittently roughly every 30 minutes. I thought it might have been my router, but I realized it's definitely my phone (S10e US snapdragon).
Nothing I tried fixed it. I did disable "wi-fi power saving mode" and wifi auto connect (I have tasker auto re-connect wifi when it disconnects).
I do have "wi-fi san throttling" enabled in developer options, which shouldn't have anything to do with this. HOWEVER, you might try "wi-fi safe mode" under developer options and see if that helps keep it more persistent.
One other suggestion, though it shouldn't matter, is to try assigning a specific IP address to your phone (do this from your router settings, not your phone). And you can search for other solutions online to cut down on radio interference on your home network. Other devices and neighbors might be disrupting the router signal strength, possibly dropping it below a level that causes your phone to drop wifi.
I got the same problem before, used an Asus router. I changed to a Qualcomm chip router and its fixed. Try a different router?
androidfanforever said:
I got the same problem before, used an Asus router. I changed to a Qualcomm chip router and its fixed. Try a different router?
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Unfortunately I cannot, as the router I have is from my internet provider. I would have to run that to another router and at that point it's just a waste of money. Thank you for the info though! If I get annoyed enough I may buy a cheap router to see if it fixes the problem.
androidfanforever said:
I got the same problem before, used an Asus router. I changed to a Qualcomm chip router and its fixed. Try a different router?
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My Exynos stopped disconnecting after installing OpenWrt on my Qualcomm router
My router is Huawei EchoLife EG8145V5.
Ever since I used this router, the phone doesn't connect to internet anymore. It's connected to the wifi but not on internet. I already factory reset the phone but the problem is still there.
have you tried different device to test the wifi?
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have you tried different device to test the wifi?
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Yes, other phones doesn't have any problems with it.
i will be direct to the point with you okay?
your phone only cost $40 and upon reading about your phone review i have seen 5 different comment complaining poor wifi connectivity also that phone is released around november of 2015 which make it 6 years old already in service ... so i would recommend i guess buying new phone at least $200 for decent specs
eh, that's my last resort. There's probably another way because I didn't had any issues with the phone when I was using my other router.
Solved it by changing the router's wireless mode from b/g/n to b/g.