[Q] Wifi Error

[zuperzuze]

Hello there,

I've been using my Atrix (unlocked bootloader, Orange Stock 2.3.4) for over 2 weeks and yesterday, suddenly, the Wifi stopped. I can't activate the Wifi [in other words, it is not a network issue], it simply doesn't enable. When I try to enable the wifi, it takes like 20 secs and after that I recieve a "Error" msg. Just it.

Sometimes, the Atrix reboots while trying to enable the wifi.

Things I did so far:
- Wipe data (factory reset via phone and via android recovery)
- Wipe cache
- Reflashed Orange Stock 2.3.4 ROM
- Flashed another ROM (nCrust).
*edit: - Flashed another ROM (Ninja 0.4)
*edit: - Changed the kernel from INTL-MBR-d00-GB-Kernel-0.1.2-ext4-sv to INTL-MBR-d00-original-kernel
*edit: - Changed the kernel back to INTL-MBR-d00-GB-Kernel-0.1.2-ext4-sv

I've been looking around for problems like mine and a found a couple dead topics with no decisive answer.

Any suggestions? Could be a hardware failure?

I'm just asking because I want to use the warranty as my last resource.

Thanks in advance

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Atrix International
Kernel: INTL-MBR-d00-original-kernel
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Post that I checked, with no success:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180494&highlight=wifi+error
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182852&highlight=wifi+error
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134939&highlight=wifi+error

 

[Celidonius]

Try forgetting the network on your phone and renaming your wifi and connect to it.
Sounds weird, but it worked for me.

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[CaelanT]

You need to do a full wipe and then flash a ROM.

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[zuperzuze]

You need to do a full wipe and then flash a ROM.

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Thanks for the answer!

Full wipe? How can that be done? What's the difference between "Wipe data/factory reset" from the Android Recovery and the full wipe?

Thanks again

 

[nineismine]

Mine did this before the bootloader was unlocked.. is your bluetooth working? I did a few sbf attempts and ended up rma ing mine

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[zuperzuze]

Mine did this before the bootloader was unlocked.. is your bluetooth working? I did a few sbf attempts and ended up rma ing mine

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Yeah, my Bluetooth is working.
I'm trying to change the kernel.

 

[PakaPakaxz]

I got this problem after i restored my nandroid backup with other kernel than the present one.
Anyway , i just did full wipe and installed the rom again, now everything is ok.

 

[zuperzuze]

I got this problem after i restored my nandroid backup with other kernel than the present one.
Anyway , i just did full wipe and installed the rom again, now everything is ok.

What kernel are u using? How did you do a full wipe? I read all the "[Updated 8-2-2011] THE BEGINNERS (N00B) GUIDE!!! N00BS LOOK HERE FOR YOUR HOW TOs" topic without finding how a full wipe can be done

 

[PakaPakaxz]

Faux123 OC 1.1GHZ kernel.
Get into recovery and flash cache, dalvik-cache and factory\data wipe.

Its written in that guide under ROMs & Kernels section:

3) Boot into CWM Recovery
4) Wipe Dalvik Cache (under advanced in CWM)
5) Wipe Cache Partition
6) Wipe data/factory reset

 

[zuperzuze]

I did exactly as you say and nothing changed.

This is what I did after:

fastboot -w (to wipe again)
moto-fastboot flash system ORFR234-system.img (Orange stock 2.3.4)
moto-fastboot flash boot ORFR234-tegrapart-d00100.boot.img
fastboot reboot

After the reboot, I installed the kernel "INTL-MBR-d00-GB-Kernel-0.1.2-ext4-sv" again, from the Android Recovery menu.

And still nothing... No wifi + auto-reboots ;/

 

[PakaPakaxz]

Wait, the MBR-d00 is " [<{ Tegrapart=d00 Compatible with ATT U4_5.9.1 ROM}>] ", for ATT, not for Orange system.
Don't you need to install the other kernel ?
This one: "[<{ Tegrapart=1100 Compatible with Orange 4_5.2.1A ROM}>] " ???

Just flash the original kernel to see if the Wifi is working ok.

Sorry if i wrong or missing something, i got AT&T Atrix device, im not an international user.

 

[zuperzuze]

When I type (su) cat /proc/cmdline I get this result "tegrapart=mbr:d00:100:800,kpanic:2100:400:800 ...", that's why I need a kernel d00 compatible, I think.

And thanks again for helping me out, Ofek

 

[PakaPakaxz]

OK you doing fine.

After you fastboot flash the system and the boot img files, and reboots, is the WIFI working without the error? and no auto-reboots?

 

[zuperzuze]

Nope ;/

Wifi still not working. I still can't activate it

 

[PakaPakaxz]

Did you try to update the radio?

 

[zuperzuze]

I don't think so... I'll look into it

 

[mvolkhart]

Thanks for the answer!

Full wipe? How can that be done? What's the difference between "Wipe data/factory reset" from the Android Recovery and the full wipe?

Thanks again

wipe data/factory reset only clears user data. to do a full wipe you need to do that, clear the cache, and wipe system but then you need to have a unlocked BL so you can flash a rom image right away.

 

[zuperzuze]

I think I got the answer... It's the kernel, I believe.

When I use a terminal emulator on my device and use the command #modprobe -v /system/lib/dhd.ko it says that it couldn't load the file.

Still looking into it.

 

[zuperzuze]

Changed to mbr_d00 GB Kernel Version 0.1.3 and still no wifi.

Trying the mbr_d00 original Kernel Version

No success so far ;/

 

[Phalanx7621]

This sounds to me like a radio problem. Just my two cents, I would look for the answer in flashing the stock radio.

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