[SOLVED] WiFi Mobile Hotspot error after KITKAT update, then WiFi Can't be enabled

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After updating my google play unlocked Nexus 4 to Kit Kat 4.4, I've been constantly having problems with my WiFi being stuck in off mode.

Turning on WiFi would get the toggle stuck, while it's Grey too, and it stays stuck. Solution was to turn on and off airplane mode. Then wifi works again.

I've now realized this is triggered every time I try to enable the mobile WiFi Hotspot. It shows Error next to the check box and no WiFi network is broadcasted. I tried barnacle tether and FoxFi, and neither work. Has kit Kat broken any WiFi broadcasting? Tethering works just fine for me over USB. Something is wrong with the WiFi. Has anyone else been having this problem?

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I did a backup in CWM, then I did a factory reset, and then I restored the backup. Everything started working just fine again.

No thanks to anyone.
 
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ReCreate said:
I did a backup in CWM, then I did a factory reset, and then I restored the backup. Everything started working just fine again.

No thanks to anyone.
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If you solved the problem yourself, then you should edit the first post's title with the word "Solved" so others don't have to read your posts or try to help you.
 
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ReCreate said:
I did a backup in CWM, then I did a factory reset, and then I restored the backup. Everything started working just fine again.

No thanks to anyone.
Click to expand...
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It works! Thanks!

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ReCreate said:
After updating my google play unlocked Nexus 4 to Kit Kat 4.4, I've been constantly having problems with my WiFi being stuck in off mode.

Turning on WiFi would get the toggle stuck, while it's Grey too, and it stays stuck. Solution was to turn on and off airplane mode. Then wifi works again.

I've now realized this is triggered every time I try to enable the mobile WiFi Hotspot. It shows Error next to the check box and no WiFi network is broadcasted. I tried barnacle tether and FoxFi, and neither work. Has kit Kat broken any WiFi broadcasting? Tethering works just fine for me over USB. Something is wrong with the WiFi. Has anyone else been having this problem?

Here's some screenhots.
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Alternate way is, if you rooted, delete directory
/data/misc/wifi
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and reboot your phone
 
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I'm having the same problem with my Nexus 4 but i'm not sure what to do? Please help.

ReCreate said:
After updating my google play unlocked Nexus 4 to Kit Kat 4.4, I've been constantly having problems with my WiFi being stuck in off mode.

Turning on WiFi would get the toggle stuck, while it's Grey too, and it stays stuck. Solution was to turn on and off airplane mode. Then wifi works again.

I've now realized this is triggered every time I try to enable the mobile WiFi Hotspot. It shows Error next to the check box and no WiFi network is broadcasted. I tried barnacle tether and FoxFi, and neither work. Has kit Kat broken any WiFi broadcasting? Tethering works just fine for me over USB. Something is wrong with the WiFi. Has anyone else been having this problem?

Here's some screenhots.
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Hi there,

I'm having the same problem with my nexus 4 when I turn on wifi hotspot.. I get the "error" message..
I don't completely understand everything in order to fix this.. Please help.
 
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    ReCreate said:
    I did a backup in CWM, then I did a factory reset, and then I restored the backup. Everything started working just fine again.

    No thanks to anyone.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    It works! Thanks!

    ---------- Post added at 02:45 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:15 PM ----------
    ReCreate said:
    After updating my google play unlocked Nexus 4 to Kit Kat 4.4, I've been constantly having problems with my WiFi being stuck in off mode.

    Turning on WiFi would get the toggle stuck, while it's Grey too, and it stays stuck. Solution was to turn on and off airplane mode. Then wifi works again.

    I've now realized this is triggered every time I try to enable the mobile WiFi Hotspot. It shows Error next to the check box and no WiFi network is broadcasted. I tried barnacle tether and FoxFi, and neither work. Has kit Kat broken any WiFi broadcasting? Tethering works just fine for me over USB. Something is wrong with the WiFi. Has anyone else been having this problem?

    Here's some screenhots.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Alternate way is, if you rooted, delete directory
    /data/misc/wifi
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse
    and reboot your phone
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    ReCreate
    After updating my google play unlocked Nexus 4 to Kit Kat 4.4, I've been constantly having problems with my WiFi being stuck in off mode.

    Turning on WiFi would get the toggle stuck, while it's Grey too, and it stays stuck. Solution was to turn on and off airplane mode. Then wifi works again.

    I've now realized this is triggered every time I try to enable the mobile WiFi Hotspot. It shows Error next to the check box and no WiFi network is broadcasted. I tried barnacle tether and FoxFi, and neither work. Has kit Kat broken any WiFi broadcasting? Tethering works just fine for me over USB. Something is wrong with the WiFi. Has anyone else been having this problem?

    Here's some screenhots.
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