[TUT] Fix WIFI without wiping /data

[E4est]

I hope, this is developent-related enough...

Some people don't switch from paul's MiniCM7Pro v21 to nobodyAtall's MiniCM7, because they don't want to Backup/Restore Apps, SMS a.s.o. only to make Wifi work.

After some testing arround, I found out that it's because of the file /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
The wifi module in paul's ROM is handled different to that in nAa's, so you need a new version of this file.
After posting my results in nAa's thread Carpe-Dimi told me, that this file will be regenerated on boot, if it's missing.
So you only need to delete/move/rename the file, like I described here.

Summarized:
a)

- start an adb shell (there are enough tutorials in this forum, expaining this)
- type "mv /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf /sdcard/wpa_supplicant.conf" (without the ")
- reboot

You will notice, that there is the file "wpa_supplicant.conf" on your sdcard. If you saved some hotspots in the "old" ROM, there will be saved your SSIDs and passwords.

b)
If you don't really like adb shell, you can also use any Root Explorer:

- navigate to /data/misc/wifi/
- delete/move/rename wpa_supplicant.conf (you are a free human being, do what you want to)
- reboot

Enjoy your wifi!^^


Some people already confirmed that it worked for them.
Just trying to help.

Greez E4est


I recommend on doing this only if wifi doesn't work for you. If it connects and a.s.o. there's no need for this.

 

[h_pro9x]

MiniPro Of Nobado is bug No full touch (don't touch edge of the screen)

 

[Carpe-Dimi]

MiniPro Of Nobado is bug No full touch (don't touch edge of the screen)

it is not if you install these files (set permissions before copying!) --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21288425&postcount=363

 

[scook94]

Summarized:

- start an adb shell (there are enough tutorials in this forum, expaining this)
- type "mv /data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf /sdcard/wpa_supplicant.conf" (without the ")
- reboot

Enjoy your wifi!^^



Just trying to help.

Greez E4est

I assume Root Explorer would accomplish the same thing?

 

[E4est]

I assume Root Explorer would accomplish the same thing?

I didn't even think of this option, because I don't like Root Explorer, but it should work the same. Will add this information in first post.

 

[Tommylee567]

What will it do if i delete that conf file? Will there be an improvement or connection will be better? please add that in your first post.
It will be better to know that

Thank you!
Tim

 

[FrenchKoR]

What will it do if i delete that conf file? Will there be an improvement or connection will be better? please add that in your first post.
It will be better to know that

Thank you!
Tim

This conf file just contain all data information about wifi (access point, WEP key etc.).

 

[Snoopo]

Heh? Can you approve that method?
I don't believe this helps because I thought I did this and it did not work.

@tommylee: It will erase your configured hotspots you have to reconfigure them. alternatively you can read the configfile and reconfigure some spots...

 

[FrenchKoR]

Heh? Can you approve that method?
I don't believe this helps because I thought I did this and it did not work.

@tommylee: It will erase your configured hotspots you have to reconfigure them. alternatively you can read the configfile and reconfigure some spots...

I already tried this method and it worked for me. ^^

 

[E4est]

What will it do if i delete that conf file? Will there be an improvement or connection will be better? please add that in your first post.
It will be better to know that

Thank you!
Tim

I added, that I recommend on doing this only if wifi doesn't work.

Before deleting it's possible that the file is incompatible with your ROM. The file will be regenerated after reboot so you will have a new wpa_supplicant.conf that's compatible with your ROM.

Wifi device in paul's ROM is called wlan0 and in nAa's ROM it's tiwlan0, that's one reason why it's incompatible.