WiFix - Fixes regional Wi-Fi problems in Android 4.0

[fardjad]

WiFi Fix for Android 4.0

Description

I recently found out many people in certain countries no matter what kinds of devices they're using, have issues with WiFi when SIM-Card is inserted.

I realized that changing the WiFi Country Code solves the problem and made an application that does this automatically on each boot and on network state changes.

Installation

It's pretty easy; first of all you should root your device.

Then install WiFixManager.apk.



Start WiFix Manager from applications menu and tap Install WiFix (allow SuperUser permission.)



Once installed, you're ready to go. The application will change the country code when needed. You can also invoke it manually by dialing *#94349# (*#WIFIX#) and pressing the call button (don't forget to press call button; it's not a MSL code).



Updates

You can check for updates and install them via WiFix Manager.

Change Log:
1/14/12 WiFix V1.0, WiFix Manager V1.1:
Initial Release
1/25/12 WiFix 1.1, WiFix Manager V1.2:
Changed minimum SDK version and API Level to 3
Minor layout changes
Minor bug fixes
1/30/12 WiFix 1.2, WiFix Manager V1.3:
Added custom country code support
7/3/12 WiFix V1.2, WiFix Manager V1.31:
Minor layout bug fixes
Compiled with Android SDK 14
12/9/12 WiFix V1.2, WiFix Manager V1.32
Minor bug fixes (Device compatibility improvement.)
Added reboot prompt after installation and removal.
Compiled with Android SDK 16

Known Issues

Sometimes when you reboot your phone with WiFi turned on, you won't have internet access (you can't open webpages, download files etc.) even though it says it's already connected to your AP.
This issue can be fixed by turning WiFi Off and On or dialing *#WIFIX# as described before.

For ROM Cookers

By placing WiFix.apk in /system/app you'll have a WiFix enabled ROM.
If you're publishing that ROM, please include a link to this thread

Newer fix by XDA Member HTCZ715E

As of today, most of the manufacturers (including HTC and Sony) solved this Wi-Fi issue with their ROMs. Fortunately, there's no need for WiFix anymore.

For those who still have issues with custom ROMs and WiFix, try this.

 

[omar302]

Thanks. Working fine. much simpler to setup than the script.

 

[jhedfors]

Not working....

While I have given the app root permissions, when I click "Install WiFix" it replies with:

"Can't get root access. Either your device is not rooted, or SuperUser request has been rejected."

Ironically, it is immediately followed by:

"WiFi Manager has been granted Superuser permissions."

Any suggestions... am I missing something?

 

[fardjad]

While I have given the app root permissions, when I click "Install WiFix" it replies with:

"Can't get root access. Either your device is not rooted, or SuperUser request has been rejected."

Ironically, it is immediately followed by:

"WiFi Manager has been granted Superuser permissions."

Any suggestions... am I missing something?

It's a little bit strange.

Root access checking routine, basically opens su, and checks the User ID. So either it can't execute su or the id is different when you're root (!!!) or there is a problem with IO streams (I hope not.)

Anyways, you can help me fix this problem by posting the steps (from installation to error message) to reproduce the error.
Please do the following and post the result:

1. Install a Terminal Emulator app (this one for example) or get into shell with adb (note that installing Terminal Emulator is preferred since you always log-in as root with an insecure kernel.)
2. Open it and type "su" (without quotes), and press enter.
3. Allow SuperUser permission request.
4. Type "id" (without quotes), and press enter.
5. Post the result here.
6. Type "exit" (without quotes), and press enter to logout.

It will be useful to post your device and ROM information as well.

Thanks in advance for your help,
I'll fix it as soon as I realize where the problem is

 

[fardjad]

Thanks. Working fine. much simpler to setup than the script.

You're welcome

The main difference between this application and that script is, it sets the wifi_country_code property by interacting with Secure system settings provider, thus it doesn't need to gain root access and execute sqllite for changing the country code. However it should be placed in /system/app to work. (WiFix Manager does this automatically with one time root permission.)

 

[jhedfors]

It's a little bit strange.

Root access checking routine, basically opens su, and checks the User ID. So either it can't execute su or the id is different when you're root (!!!) or there is a problem with output/input streams (I hope not.)

Anyways, if you like, you can help me fix this problem by posting the steps (From installation to error message) to reproduce the error and do the following and posting the result:

1. Install a Terminal Emulator app (this one for example) or get into shell with adb (note that installing Terminal Emulator is preferred since in rooted devices when you get into shell with adb shell you're already logged in as root.)
2. Open it and type "su" (without quotes), and press enter.
3. Allow SuperUser permission request.
4. Type "id" (without quotes), and press enter.
5. Post the result here.
6. Type "exit" (without quotes), and press enter to close the SuperUser session.

It will be useful to post your device and ROM information as well.

Thanks in advance for your help,
I'll fix it as soon as I realize where the problem is

My steps were:

1. Install WiFix Manager
-Successfully installed
2. Open WiFix Manager
3. Click "Install WiFix"
4. Click "Allow" on the Superuser Request pop-up
5. I then get the error above.

After entering ID in Terminal Emulator, I get the response "Toolbox!"

I have HTC Vision/G2, running "Virtuous Quattro Beta 9" in Boot Manager.

Thanks!

 

[fardjad]

My steps were:

1. Install WiFix Manager
-Successfully installed
2. Open WiFix Manager
3. Click "Install WiFix"
4. Click "Allow" on the Superuser Request pop-up
5. I then get the error above.

After entering ID in Terminal Emulator, I get the response "Toolbox!"

I have HTC Vision/G2, running "Virtuous Quattro Beta 9" in Boot Manager.

Thanks!

OK, so the problem is the id command output. normally it should be something like uid=0(root) gid=0(root), most likely it's a rom issue (try fixing your permissions), however I will release another APK (after about 10 hours) that doesn't fail if id does not contain root.

 

[omar302]

Can I suggest something?

Why not make a flashable zip so "wifix.apk" can be flashed directly to "system/app" without having to use "wifixmanager.apk"

 

[fardjad]

Can I suggest something?

Why not make a flashable zip so "wifix.apk" can be flashed directly to "system/app" without having to use "wifixmanager.apk"

Of course

Here it is.

 

[fardjad]

While I have given the app root permissions, when I click "Install WiFix" it replies with:

"Can't get root access. Either your device is not rooted, or SuperUser request has been rejected."

Ironically, it is immediately followed by:

"WiFi Manager has been granted Superuser permissions."

Any suggestions... am I missing something?

My steps were:

1. Install WiFix Manager
-Successfully installed
2. Open WiFix Manager
3. Click "Install WiFix"
4. Click "Allow" on the Superuser Request pop-up
5. I then get the error above.

After entering ID in Terminal Emulator, I get the response "Toolbox!"

I have HTC Vision/G2, running "Virtuous Quattro Beta 9" in Boot Manager.

Thanks!

OK, I updated the first post and uploaded a new APK and a Recovery Flashable Zip.

Please test and report the results

 

[android_owl]

I've these issues with gb on my HTC Desire -_-

 

[TheBishopOfSoho]

I'm not really sure I understand what problem this is fixing. I have a problem with my wifi that I want to check with you first. Mine is basically where the wifi turns itself off when I go out of range of a connected router for a few minutes . When I come back in range of the router I have to manually turn wifi back on before it will connect back to the wifi. This is despite having the sleep policy set to never so I have no idea why wifi won't stay on. I don't want to install this without understanding the issue a bit more first!

Thanks
Shane

 

[Tekn010933]

While I have given the app root permissions, when I click "Install WiFix" it replies with:

"Can't get root access. Either your device is not rooted, or SuperUser request has been rejected."

Ironically, it is immediately followed by:

"WiFi Manager has been granted Superuser permissions."

Any suggestions... am I missing something?

Have you tried fixing permission first incase ur Su or binaries are out dated? Or maybe not.

Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium

 

[qwerty017]

Which certain countries?

 

[fardjad]

I'm not really sure I understand what problem this is fixing. I have a problem with my wifi that I want to check with you first. Mine is basically where the wifi turns itself off when I go out of range of a connected router for a few minutes . When I come back in range of the router I have to manually turn wifi back on before it will connect back to the wifi. This is despite having the sleep policy set to never so I have no idea why wifi won't stay on. I don't want to install this without understanding the issue a bit more first!

Thanks
Shane

I don't think that this application can solve your problem. Sorry

WiFix simply changes the WiFi country code which might be set incorrectly (?) in IceCream Sandwich builds when SIM-Card is inserted.

 

[fardjad]

Which certain countries?

Basically most of the countries located in Middle-east and Africa.

 

[qwerty017]

Basically most of the countries located in Middle-east and Africa.

Thanks. Was wondering if it affected me or not.

 

[fardjad]

Thanks. Was wondering if it affected me or not.

If your phone can't find WiFi networks or can't connect to them unless you remove the SIM-Card then you're affected.

 

[Tekn010933]

Basically most of the countries located in Middle-east and Africa.

Very useful for me if I am traveling back home, or visiting family in NZ or AUS. Thank's for posting this.

 

[omar302]

If your phone can't find WiFi networks or can't connect to them unless you remove the SIM-Card then you're affected.

I would suggest you put in the app introduction to explain in an easier:

"If wifi is working fine in Gingerbread roms, but does not when flashing/upgarding to IceCreamSanwich, then this app will try to fix it!"