[Q] Grey signal and WiFi bars?

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Hi all,

I was just wondering why sometimes my signal and WiFi bars turn grey and often can't make/send calls/data. I thought no signal or WiFi was indicated differently, especially since I can get full grey bars I doubt it's a signal problem.

I've attached a screenshot to show what I mean

Originally Posted by cmonthegas

Hi all,

I was just wondering why sometimes my signal and WiFi bars turn grey and often can't make/send calls/data. I thought no signal or WiFi was indicated differently, especially since I can get full grey bars I doubt it's a signal problem.

I've attached a screenshot to show what I mean

it means that you are not logged into google services.

and since most of the apps run with google services (stock browser as well), if you are not logged in, they will not response and keep trying.

if somehow u have other browser like dolphin, or firefox, it should still work.

Originally Posted by qwerp_

it means that you are not logged into google services.

and since most of the apps run with google services (stock browser as well), if you are not logged in, they will not response and keep trying.

if somehow u have other browser like dolphin, or firefox, it should still work.

Thanks. Is there anyway you can force it to reconnect? It seems to be happening more and more lately

There isn't a lot you can do if the phone is stock. You can pull the battery often to see if that helps, check your' network settings and make sure that it is all set correctly. Finally master reset and re-log into your' gmail account.

Other option is to unlock the bootloader and root the device:

If you go the unlock/root route I would recommend flashing a custom radio.img file such http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1374077

If you need instructions on how to go the root method:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1352413

In an emergency to un-root the device:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1366806

Hope this helps.

Justin

Originally Posted by JTECJ

There isn't a lot you can do if the phone is stock. You can pull the battery often to see if that helps, check your' network settings and make sure that it is all set correctly. Finally master reset and re-log into your' gmail account.

Other option is to unlock the bootloader and root the device:

If you go the unlock/root route I would recommend flashing a custom radio.img file such http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1374077

If you need instructions on how to go the root method:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1352413

In an emergency to un-root the device:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1366806

Hope this helps.

Justin

I'm already rooted and running the XXIK6 radio. I'll try logging out and back in to see if that helps. Thanks

This happened to me the other day, was so annoying!

Although the blue bars do show whether it's connected to Google services etc, there must be more to it as I couldn't make any calls or anything like that. I went in and out of airplane mode, restarted the phone etc but nothing helped, so I just assumed it was something to do with my network and left it for a while and it sorted itself out in the end.

I have the stock phone. I forced it to see the network by going to Settings, Wireless & Networks, More, Mobile Networks, Network operators. This will force a scan to see what networks are available. Pick AT&T (assuming that who your provider), and it should turn on the Cell Service.

If it does not work, try going to an AT&T owned store and ask for a new Sim Card. (That is what I had to do.) They put it in with no questions, except for marveling at my wonderful SGN. No plan or feature changes happened.

For the Wifi, that is different. Go to Settings, Wireless & Networks, Wifi (and turn it on). You can re-scan for networks anytime. I had 11 networks in range, so it took some looking to find mine. You may need to re-enter the security settings several times to get it right. (Delete old settings by using "forget" below the network you select.) Once it works, it should keep on working with no further adjustments, at least mine does that.

When signals are seen, the grey icons will show blue as a signal strength. (I'm not sure they are accurate.)

Good luck.

All extremely overkill methods...
I used to get this sometimes on all of my Android devices. Simple way to sort it out and sign back in? Your data/wifi is still active - just open Google Talk, go to the list of contacts on it (not in a message, as in you've just signed in) and it'll connect and sync itself straight away... 10 second job, no need to pull out a battery, flash random things, or anything else.

^ this. I just was going to write the exact same thing. Just open up gtalk and you are golden.

Originally Posted by El Daddy

^ this. I just was going to write the exact same thing. Just open up gtalk and you are golden.

Here! Here!

I was pretty shocked to see the suggested methods previous to Gtalk...

If anyone else knows a better way, please share!