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Connected to wifi, but not connected? -
10-26-2009, 10:36 AM
This happened with my old Curve as well. It shows next to the Service the wifi network, but it is not connected, and the pink strength meter doesn't come up. I mainly use wifi to send text messages in areas that don't have service, and it aggravates me that it won't connect. It has connected before, and will connect when it feels like it. What can I do to fix this?
Last edited by SuperBacon : 10-26-2009 at 10:41 AM.
Reason: forgot smiley
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10-26-2009, 10:41 AM
pink strength meter?
If wi-fi is connected fully the wi-fi icon will be white.
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10-26-2009, 10:42 AM
understandable, and it is. However my text messages will not send leading me to believe it is not connected
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10-26-2009, 10:43 AM
text messages dont go via wi-fi.
they go via your carrier network.
unless your talking about UMA...which even then im not sure about.
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"If you mean time-traveling bunnies, then yes."
Last edited by MidnightDraven : 10-26-2009 at 10:44 AM.
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10-26-2009, 10:43 AM
really? I have done it before unless the carrier network has been hiding underneath the wifi the whole time.
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10-26-2009, 10:46 AM
i edited to mention UMA.
UMA can send messages via wi-fi.
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10-26-2009, 10:47 AM
im not really sure what EDGE or UMA means
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10-26-2009, 10:52 AM
EDGE = data through carrier network
UMA = wi-fi connected, allowing calls and texts to go through the wi-fi network.
Not all routers support/allow/work well with UMA.
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10-26-2009, 12:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by SuperBacon
This happened with my old Curve as well. It shows next to the Service the wifi network, but it is not connected, and the pink strength meter doesn't come up. I mainly use wifi to send text messages in areas that don't have service, and it aggravates me that it won't connect. It has connected before, and will connect when it feels like it. What can I do to fix this?
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do a soft reboot by pressing "alt" "right shift" and "del". wait and red UMA bar will show up after the start up. If that did not work. Press "alt" "right shift" and "del" and once the hour glass shows up, press "alt" "right shift" and "del" again. That is called a medium reboot. This should work. It happens to me a lot. If all fails, remove the battery for 30 seconds and re-install. That will definitely work. But you should not have to go there because soft reboot will do the trick. Good luck....  
Last edited by ABFC : 10-26-2009 at 01:19 PM.
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10-26-2009, 02:22 PM
or a battery pull! its quicker than doing the key combo once and then twice more.
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10-27-2009, 12:04 AM
key combo is easier regardless. all you have to do is press 3 buttons vise opening the cover and pulling the battery and taking a chance of dropping it.
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10-27-2009, 08:03 AM
yeh, i find i drop my blackberry all the time when taking the battery out......... 
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10-27-2009, 01:40 PM
try a battery pull and if that dosen't work, reboot your router.
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10-28-2009, 10:25 AM
I tried the soft reboot and it worked, thanks guys
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10-29-2009, 02:32 PM
the soft reboot is genious. I've had my bb for less than a week, and you guys are an invaluable resource.
Rock on.
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11-02-2009, 03:32 PM
You could also get a copy of Quick Pull Lite from BB App World which will reboot your device in addition to letting you schedule it daily.
Bill J
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11-07-2009, 11:01 AM
Easy Fix login on your route/modam and remove your bb profile and connect again im sure its fix your issue quickly ( i had this issue with my last bb )
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