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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msubees:
Tmobile Prism no longer connects to wifi after CyanogenMod

I have an unloked Huawei U8651T, bought directly from Tmobile for $220 (then found I can get the same one for $85 from walmart!).

followed KrisM22's #10 post, did the CyanogenMod 7.2, and it worked...Thank you!

but this morning I found that the wifi wont work...it would try to connect to my att uverse wireless (which works fine with my other 2 laptops and my Nexus 10, plus before being rooted it was working fine).

the syntoms were the phone connects, saying "authenticating....remembered....disabled" sequentially...then it keeps scanning every 5 seconds, but wont try to auto connect to the same wifi id again. rebooted and still the same. I installed a bunch of apps (gmail, youtube, etc) but do not know if it worked initially with a clean slate or not. I thought it was working last night.

the phone works fine as a wifihotspot -- with 3g it was a bit faster than my Uverse (lowest speed, 3 mb/sec).

I cannot find what is causing this. so now I am tempted to simply switch between the original Tmobile (when I do not need 3g-->wifi) and then the Cyanogen.

I might try to disable password and use a hidden wifi SSI to see if it works. will also see if other wifi ids work at work on Monday.

I thought it was working last night but maybe it was just my 3g since it was turned on by default.

also how do I change the desktop to get rid of all the moving things which is distracting to me. I actually switch back and forth last night because I did not like the desktop, but then found other apps (like foxifi) wont work (it connects, but redirects you to a tmobile page asking for $15 per month for tethering service) with the tmobile's ROM.

well never mind...now it works...maybe I used a wrong password this morning? but why it would "forget" since I used last night? it does not seem to warm of a wrong pass only tried to connect and then quit. maybe THIS is a bug.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
Glad you got it figured out? Haha anyways the moving things are actually just the default wallpaper, to change the wallpaper just press and hold on an empty space on one of your home screens. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rtotheichie:
any luck on XP?

I've searched through this thread, and can't seem to find an answer:

Has anybody been able to get this to work on XP? I've tried the universal drivers thing, but can't get my machine to find an appropriate driver. Any help would be greatly appreciated
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
Really? That's weird, I did this on xp myself on a little net book haha. Not sure why it would be causing problems... Can you try other ports/cables just to make sure the problem isn't there?

EDIT-->

Also,you are going into fast boot mode (vol Down+ power from boot up) and not recovery yes?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rtotheichie:
Tried that. It recognizes my Android device, but then it won't find a driver using the wizard, and I can't seem to find the driver anywhere else. I went to the folder the universal driver tool created, but the wizard keeps saying it can't find anything in that folder, either
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
Hmm just checking...sorry I have no idea, sounds like its over my head tho. Kris you have any ideas?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msubees:
Thank you! I did not know wallpaper and themes were different... anyway changing the theme did not help. now I got my own pic there.

the only good point of the original tmobile screen was that 4g switch was on top (next to wifi, gps, screen rotation) but now this is hidden in the settings. another thing missing is navigation now wont take speaking....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msubees:
prism wont turn off

ok, so my rooting was smooth, so I thought!

last night i tried to turn it off, it does the normal powering down but in the end the backlight (very faint, cannot see in the day when I tested today, have to go to closet to see the light) stays on.... I tried 5 times now, and up to 7 min. I have to take the battery out and then it would reboot when I put it back.

not sure if the phone had something wrong...the day before I rooted it. I notice that sometimes it wont turn on after sticking the battery in. I have to plug to the micro USB, then it starts. it used to start automatically when I stick the batt back.

what can I do to fix this? not a big deal.

is it possible to have a program to shut down the phone at night, then wake up before the alarm is programmed? I had one phone (non smart) from China that did that. not sure if Linux can do this or not. this would save more battery, I thought.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
Are you sure you have update to check internet (not just your computer) for drivers?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
Well guys if you are going to unlock your phone do it before Saturday, it'll be illegal to do so without your carriers permission after Saturday. Check out the link for a better explanation.

http://www.tmonews.com/2013/01/dmca-law-to-make-unlocking-phones-illegal-after-january-26th/

Thought I should post this with all the recent discussion about unlocking. Talk about BS.

EDIT:

Also for those having driver issues saw this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36523572

No idea how it works, I've never used it but its worth a shot!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] msubees:
ok, I enabled the ROM manager, fixed permissions and now it shuts off normally.

I probably disabled it once before and also changed permissions, thus the phone was not able to be totally off.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
BAH, HUMPH and all that.

I noted the line at the end of that article

so I don't know what it all means. I also forget whether an ATT phone will work directly on an ATT MVNO w/o unlocking - if so, it's really of no concern. But we'll have to see how it all plays out... I had totally forgotten about it! - happy little moron! :laugh::highfive:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
Ya I don't know what exactly to make of it either.... But as long as rooting is still OK I'm not too worried:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arog13:
i have the huawei summit and i cannot get the clockworkmod file into my phone. i have the cm and others on my sd card and then i check the usb debug setting, put my phone in fastboot mode, then go to devices and cannot get the driver. It does not recognize it as ADP Interface/ Fastboot Interface. I used the huawei device software suggested too, but i can't get it to work. When i open the recovery.bat file, it says something like "fastboot is not recognized as an internal or external command". Any ideas?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
just where are you executing fastboot? the executable is right there. As to drivers open up update to allow it to check the internet. It will find it.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arog13:
I have it opened to internet and it comes back with "this driver is the best driver for your software"
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BillyMumphry:
Works for Wind Canada Huawei U8651T

Step by step instructuin were very good. Follow Carfully! I am now enjoying my rooted phone wth cyanogenmod 7.2:victory:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
Glad you got it! :highfive:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jazzyprettyboy:
Many Thanks!!!!

I actually didn't plan on rooting my son's Summit just because of the limited storage space. That is... Until I read this forum. Although I have not done it yet, I just want to extend about a thousand thank yous to KrisM22 and Linkisaboss77. You two have the patience of saints and I wish I had folks like you around for my first root a couple years ago. You did not hesitate to help anyone who asked for it to the best of your abilities and I appreciate you just after simply reading through this forum. I am sending some "Thanks" to both of you just for reading! Just FYI, I will probably root my son's Summit in the next couple of weeks. He's perfectly content for now because I just converted his Nook Color into an overclocked JB tablet. But reading this post makes ME itch to play with his phone! Once again -- you are appreciated!!!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
Hey thanks jazzy its nice to hear that:D And I will second a big thanks to Krism22, none of this would be possible without him!!!:thumbup: Anyways glad I could help, let us know how it goes! Also, if you're worried about space, Link2sd is an awesome root application that allows you to store apps completely on the SD and its free! I'd recommend to anyone with these phones! Just look for it on the android market :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elcapo82:
Huawei Summit (U8651S) Wifi Calling

I followed the instructions on post #10 and everything went smoothly. The only question I have is that I noticed that there is no wifi calling available with the new ROM and couldn't find instructions for my phone to install/update the programming to allow wifi calling. Does anyone know what I need to do to be able to get access to wifi calling for my phone (U8651S)? I do have T-Mobile as a carrier.

Thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
Glad it went well! Unfortunately I don't think there is a way to get wifi calling with the rom:/ I'm not knowledgeable on the subject by any means but I believe either the kernel or the rom has to specifically support it. So no way to do it with the cyanogenmod rom at least:(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid_noobie:
I just got this phone today. Do I need to unlock it in order to get Root access? Post # 10 mentions that the phone needs to be unlocked.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
Which model is it? I can confirm that you don't need to unlock to gain root access for the u8651s as I did it myself. The phone only needs to be unlocked if you are planning on using the phone with a different carrier.

But, if you think there's even a chance you might want it unlocked for a different carrier later, it will probably be much easier to do now. (Unlocking is tied to your imei number and is a one and done kind of thing, once unlocked you stay unlocked:)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
Just my 2 cents on wifi calling - on a stock ROM, it is free ONLY if you have a TMO CONTRACT. It costs minutes on a non-contract account. From my experience.

IMHO, because of TMO's **** CS, I would see the only reason for the purchase of a TMO phone (outside of the reason that it may have better tower coverage in your situation) is to unlock it, root it, and put it on a TMO MVNO. Again, from my experience. Mine is now relegated to Backup ATT use if my Atrix fails, since my SGS4G was very non-plus. On ATT a TMO phone is slow, but effective. The 8651's antennas are vastly superior to the Sammy. I wasted a lot of time on the Sammy thinking it was the kern's fault.

Remember, these things are TOYS and not to be taken seriously!!! :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droid_noobie:
Is there more than one model? I purchased a refurbished t-mobile prism. How do I check the model number?

I have had some experience in rooting. I have rooted the Kindle Fire, the original Verizon Motorola Droid and the Samsung Galaxy Y so far.

This is the first time I see a post that mentions unlocking the phone to get root access. I used to think that these two things were independent.

I do not need to change the carrier. TMobile carrier signal is pretty strong where I live.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
Oh OK you've got the prism. The guide just happens to also work with the huawei summit from tmobile as well so I was just clarifying if you had the summit or prism :)

And ya they are different, there is sim unlocking and boot loader unlocking. I posted an article in this thread somewhere but I'm on my phone so I can't find it:/

Long story short, as long as you don't need to switch carrier, go ahead and root it you should be fine:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] traskers:
I cannot, for the life of me, get the drivers to install. Tried using AdbDriverInstaller, tried using the universal installer from Huawei, and have tried many times to "Update Driver" from Device Manager..

Anyone have any ideas?!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
I would guess that you do not have updates set to search internet. I do not know where to set that cold, only on the fly.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbob857:
Just a question to people who've had a successful root - is the charging process awkward afterwards, or is it not a big deal? Is it necessary to use an external charger?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
I only used an external charger. It's so simple.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbob857:
When downloading the initial files, do you mean straight onto the desktop or onto the android itself? Or does everything just go onto the SD card (which I assume is just a case of drag and drop from the windows interface)?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbob857:
It worked, thanks!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
Another satisfied customer!!! :D:D:D:highfive:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbob857:
Having a slight issue with cyanogenmod, just wondering whether anyone has encountered it as well. When I go to cyanogend mod settings, the program crashes. Is there any way around this?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D1358531:
This is a known bug with this rom. I don't think there is anything you can do about it. :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chinhodado:
My phone is U8651T from Wind Mobile. I just want to root my phone. I don't have an external charger, so I want to know if it will charge normally or not after rooting the phone ? Is there any problem at all?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbob857:
I had this concern as well and it's normal if you charge when the phone is on. It goes into the admin mode or whatever it is if the phone is off.

Another question: any known bugs with data plans no longer working? I don't know if it's the rom, or an app I used, but my data plan is no longer connecting.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chinhodado:
So I won't be able to charge it while it's off?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbob857:
Think it still charges but screen remains on
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
It charges just fine like Jim Bob said. If you charge it while its off it will go into recovery mode. All you need to is click reboot while its plugged in and then it will charge as normal. Just don't click anything else in recovery unless you know what you're doing:)

Also Jim Bob you probably just need to add an access point(apn)

You'll have to Google your carriers apn and then go to settings-->wireless and networks-->mobile networks-->access point names and then add your carriers apn.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbob857:
The APN seems fine actually. Anything else it might be?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
Is mobile data enabled? I think it is just a checkbox underneath mobile networks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbob857:
Ended up having to reinstall the rom, but it's working again now.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
Glad you got it figured it out :D Sorry I couldn't help more...feel free to holler if you need anything else!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MegaAtomBomb:
messed up. am I screwed?

Accidently flashed a different version of clockwork recovery with rom manager and now I can't boot into recovery or download mode. Am I screwed or is there a way to fix this? Phone boots up fine btw just no recovery or download mode.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
Have you tried flashing the correct recovery?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MegaAtomBomb:
I don't know what the correct one is. Rom manager doesn't find one for the prism and I can't use the method here to reflash it because I can't boot into download mode.

Would it be possible to use terminal emulator to flash it back on?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MegaAtomBomb:
I fixed it. I used the steps here (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=902493) to use terminal emulator to flash the proper recovery back one.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
Glad you got it...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
Good to know its fixable if I ever screw it up:rolleyes: Nice job!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MegaAtomBomb:
Has anyone else had problems with settings force closing when trying to access the cyanogen specific settings? I've tried factory resetting, clearing the cache, clearing the dalvik, and reflashing. Fixing the permissions hasn't helped either.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
Ya its a known problem with the rom. No fix unfortunately:(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MegaAtomBomb:
pitaln james

It seems to be either the sound or led fix that is causing it. I've been running without them installed. Haven't had any problems and have been able to access the cyanogenmod settings since. What exactly are they fixes for? So far they cripple the rom if they keep you from accessing the settings menu.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
Serious? Interesting...keep us posted if you do happen to find the "bugs" they're supposed to fix. If not maybe ill reflash:) I'm not sure what they are for...Kris might know! Interesting to know though, thanks again!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
I do not know. I think the LED one was for LEDs that stayed on. It would be interesting to see if things would work if you just flashed the ROM.. Let us know!

EDIT: testing. (I must be bored!)

EDIT2: initial response - yes. audio works fine, LEDs don't light. gimme 15 min to get phone current.

EDIT3: I'm baffled - LEDs work though seem a little laggy when you shut off the screen, and audio works fine though speakers and headphones. What is the purpose of the 2 fixes. Running with ROM and gapps zaps.

EDIT4: I'm more baffled - I flashed the LED fix and settings still worked, but I lost Launcher, and then it rebooted into the white TMO screen and stayed there - which is something that someone reported earlier. I will henceforth consider the audio and LED fixes bogus. Note - I am heading out so as not to spend all day fussing with this. Will set up as real phone with SIM and all, later.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MegaAtomBomb:
Yeah like I said; I didn't install the led or the audio but I did install the gapps. I haven't experienced any issues with the audio or the leds so far. If I run into any unexpected bugs I will report them here. I'm really glad to have unlocked that settings menu as it adds a lot to the rom. Thanks for your help guys!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
Thanks for

YOUR

help!!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
+1 Thanks! I will have to try this on my phone, thanks for the info! Great detective work, really thanks again!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
I see no problem with just flashing ROM and gapps. The audio and LED fixes were probably meant for earlier releases (we use R4) but that thread is unclear. There is a problem with using them on R4.

I edited post #10 and will change it completely if this holds for a month. (and eliminate the audio and LED fixes)

:cool:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
Yeah, give it a shot - I have what seems like a perfectly working phone. Damn that Prism is a nice phone!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Linkisaboss77:
:D Perfect, I'm just about to root another one of these, ill do that one with just the ROM and then go ahead and fix mine:cool: Thanks guys!:thumbup:

EDIT: Went ahead and reflashed and everything is working fine for me, just wanted to add my success to the others!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MegaAtomBomb:
Yeah I've run it without for over 24 hours being away from home now and it had no unexpected issues whatsoever. I have found searching around that with Cyanogenmod 7 on some phone models people have had issues with accessing the sound settings. My assumption is that the audio fix is for that issue and it cripples the settings for the prism due to incompatibility; mind you this is an extremely uneducated guess. I have no clue what the led fix is for but I have used an led testing app and found that without the fix I still have full led functionality.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
:highfive:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D1358531:
Does anyone have trouble sending MMS pictures? So far I haven't been able to send any. :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
I tried sending one and it didn't, so I changed the APN to default,supl,mms, and rebooted and was able to send myself a 4KB picture.

I am on AirVoice, an AT&T MVNO.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D1358531:
I don't know how to do that :o I'm on t mobile, with no data plan. I had a Samsung Dart before my Prism and was able to send photos with that.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
No data plan = no MMS.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D1358531:
Really? I didn't have a data plan for the Dart and was still able to send pictures...hmmmm, weird
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shapiro117:
hi, i'm relatively new to the "rooting" process so im not sure what i am doing wrong but when i try to to apply the "update from sdcard" it says "installation aborted" is there any way to fix it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
Hi and welcome.

a) beats me! I assume you have stock rom and you have copied the update file to the SD card...

b) what rom do you have and what have you done so far?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shapiro117:
yes i have the stock rom but im unsure on how to update it, i assumed i had to root the phone before i can change the rom, i have put all of the content on the SD card, should i put in the update file and the cynomod or should it be one or the other?

---------- Post added at 11:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:58 PM ----------

im not sure what went wrong but the phone seems to be stuck in fastboot mode even if i take out the battery and restart, i can still acces the CWM- based Recovery screen but when i reboot it the huawei logo appears and stays, can i still access the phone normally?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
Exactly what steps in post 10 did you follow?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shapiro117:
up to step 3 but couldnt find the sooner single driver instead i used one just called "Android ADB interface"(i am trying to root the U8561S so i used the provided link to get the driver) then proceeded up to step 5 but couldnt get it to apply update
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
Are you able to boot into your stock ROM? What version is it?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shapiro117:
no i am unable to boot into stock rom, it may be stuck in fastboot mode
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
a) did you flash recovery?

b) are you able to boot into recovery?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shapiro117:
yes i can boot into recovery
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
ergo, you are not "stuck in fastboot".

a) d/l update again and put it again in your root directory of your SD card.

Make sure there is no other update in the root directory of the SD card.

Try to flash update again.

b) did you back up your stock ROM? if so restore it and try again.

Your stock ROM may be hosed.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shapiro117:
i was able to flash the update but when the device reboots it gets stuck in the the huawei logo
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
How long did you let it sit there?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shapiro117:
it's still sitting there
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KrisM22:
Did you back it up?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shapiro117:
yes, i tried restoring it then rebooting but it does the same thing