[waerloga69]

Anyone got any idea what could be the culprit? Just says "unable to start wi-fi"

 

[shelbz]

I would try flashing a custom rom from the development forum

 

[waerloga69]

I tried the hybrid 5.1 and the 4.5, neither worked. I just put the apad firmware back on after requesting it from the website. I like the look of it, but after trying everything they could think of they are saying return it. I would rather keep it, I love it...except for the wi-fi

 

[shelbz]

That sucks did you get the plastic or metal version? I haven't looked at the PCB so maybe someone else can chime in on if the wifi device is removable...if so check the connectors

 

[duquesa]

Same problem I had When I switched the device on and went to wifi and tried to switch it on it would say starting wifi for about 20 seconds then the text would change to unable to start wifi.Tried different firmware?s and restores but nothing worked, I sent mine back last week and still waiting for a refund

 

[fbruessel]

is your charging indicator red or blue!? doesn't the one with blue light have wifi issues!?was there a bill/did the post service do customes for you or did they declare it as a gift!?

 

[waerloga69]

[quote name='duquesa;17194]Same problem I had When I switched the device on and went to wifi and tried to switch it on it would say starting wifi for about 20 seconds then the text would change to unable to start wifi.Tried different firmware's and restores but nothing worked' date=' I sent mine back last week and still waiting for a refund[/QUOTE']You didn't try to exchange it?

 

[waerloga69]

Red light charging, everything else works like a charm and the video playback was way better than I expected. I'm going to attempt an exchange I think. Depending on what the cost to ship it back is.

 

[xr1stos]

Hi new here i had the same problem but fix ittry this ''first enter the "setting" menu, and then turn on "usb host mode" (the 2nd one from bottom)Then try again, you'll find wifi works now''

 

[waerloga69]

Nope, not for me...I'm glad it worked for you but I have rotten luck sometimes.

 

[riki1kenobi]

Has anyone tried using a wifi locator/on-off switch apk on the device yet? It could be a software glitch that is simply not connecting the wifi when you toggle the connection on......It is a long shot though........But better than having to send it back IF it causes it to work.

 

[duquesa]

You didn't try to exchange it?

No I decided I didn?t want to risk another faulty unit being sent out, this combined with the fact I feel the Apad is very basic and limited in its current form and not really for me.I will keep my eye on developments and if an Apad with faster processor with say Android 2.1 is available at the end of summer I will try again.

 

[waerloga69]

Has anyone tried using a wifi locator/on-off switch apk on the device yet? It could be a software glitch that is simply not connecting the wifi when you toggle the connection on......It is a long shot though........But better than having to send it back IF it causes it to work.

I'm new to Android so I'm a bit retarded by the OS right now. I'm used to dealing with my WebOS phone for the past year but am about to jump to an Android one and wanted to play with the slate first.

 

[aero7373]

SOLUTION TO "Unable to start WIFI" can be found here http://apads.com.au/forum/index.php?topic=7.0Very happy I can give something back to this forum and apad users.

 

[ngpi]

[quote name='waerloga69;17147]I tried the hybrid 5.1 and the 4.5' date=' neither worked. I just put the apad firmware back on after requesting it from the website. I like the look of it, but after trying everything they could think of they are saying return it. I would rather keep it, I love it...except for the wi-fi[/QUOTE'] Try rb_hybrid_fw_for_apad_5.1 or Hellomerong-Apad-Hybrid-v0.1 , it won't fix the problem but you can click the wi-fi again after it say unable to start ( just click it again if it say unable to connect )in my apad , i have to click wi-fi 2-3 time to start the wifi !

 

[jakiehan]

it works for me...well done!!!