All WiFi profiles getting deleted periodically - AT&T Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My phone configuration
AT&T Note 3
Stock firmware, rooted with TowelRoot, few modifications with wanam.
Haven't changed/modified anything system level on phone other than few visual changes with Wanam Xposed
Problem
All the saved wifi profiles are getting deleted. Happened twice in last month. I do not see any reason why it happened. Today, I came to work, it connected to wifi. An hour later I saw that phone disconnected from wifi and was using mobile data. I went to wifi setting to find that all the saved wifi profiles were deleted. (It only showed one saved profile "attwifi" profile which I think is the default comes with the phone). Now I have to save all wifi profiles again for work, home, friends' homes etc.
Solution
This is where you come in the picture.
Has any one of you seen something similar?
Is it a known issue?
Can this be related to Google "Sync App Data"? Is Google syncing empty wifi profiles for some reason?
Do you guys know solution/workaround for this?
(I will update the solution section when there is a solution available, so all future readers don't have to pile through pages of comments to find the right solution)

Bumping

I've been having this issue. It's a PITA!
I am not rooted.

I assume this issue is very rare and only few of us are seeing it. That's why nobody is replying to this thread. A quick google search found a lot of similar forums but no solution

It's not particularly rare- in fact I have a different but similar situation: my phone will not discover new SSID's, thus cannot connect to them.
You'll find this website isn't always helpful; this thread has had hundreds of views, yet no responses.
Tis just tough luck

I have this problem too. Not only losing l the Wifi but also all my personal settings, such as sounds in unlocking, typing etc. Drives. Me mad
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Mine does the exact same thing as yours. Every couple of weeks or so all of my wifi networks just disappear. I've tried googling with no success. I just can't seem to find an answer either. I even have general/backup and reset/backup my data unchecked. My Note3 did this both when I was unrooted and now that I am rooted. It is a real pain.

Well, lets hope that someone will have a fix for that in the future. The WiFi profiles are getting wiped like once a month so its not very annoying but I hope it doesn't wipe my SD card or my personal data.
I have unchecked the Google backup for now, lets see if it fixes the issue.

@K-Alzwayed has a great thread going with a bunch of fixes it looks like #2 in his thread might fix this, you might want to check it out and see if that works for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793441
For a workaround (needs root), try saving a copy of the wifi configuration file and then the next time you lose your settings overwrite the file with the backup version
Code:
/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf

AlwaysNoob said:
I assume this issue is very rare and only few of us are seeing it. That's why nobody is replying to this thread. A quick google search found a lot of similar forums but no solution
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PerfectlyFlawed said:
I've been having this issue. It's a PITA!
I am not rooted.
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ekerbuddyeker said:
I have this problem too. Not only losing l the Wifi but also all my personal settings, such as sounds in unlocking, typing etc. Drives. Me mad
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voigts said:
Mine does the exact same thing as yours. Every couple of weeks or so all of my wifi networks just disappear. I've tried googling with no success. I just can't seem to find an answer either. I even have general/backup and reset/backup my data unchecked. My Note3 did this both when I was unrooted and now that I am rooted. It is a real pain.
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Yes, check out my thread and see if it will help you. I used to have a very similar issue until this fix. So, fingers crossed.

K-Alzwayed said:
Yes, check out my thread and see if it will help you. I used to have a very similar issue until this fix. So, fingers crossed.
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I just made the change to the build.prop file so I hope this is the solution. Time will tell...

K-Alzwayed said:
Yes, check out my thread and see if it will help you. I used to have a very similar issue until this fix. So, fingers crossed.
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Just an update. So far so good. I've been going on a month now with none of my wifi profiles disappearing. :good:

voigts said:
Just an update. So far so good. I've been going on a month now with none of my wifi profiles disappearing. :good:
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Glad it helped

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Help! No Data and wifi Error

Hello all.
Ive searched (and unless I have no idea what i'm searching for) i can't seem to find an answer. I tried forum searches, browing through hundred of pages, and maybe its just me. Brain might be exhausted but here it goes. If it has already been solved then thank you in advance.
I HAD the VZW tab currently running the 2.5 alpha CDMA. After playing with it for a while I decided to go back to stock firmware because I wanted my 3g. The weird part was after factory reset and everything my baseband is now unknown and it can't pick up a signal. When i click on wifi I just get an error message. I tried a complete going back to originial stock with no root as per (i forgot to attach the link to the thread) but i still do not have service.
Under mobile networks (where there should be an option for GSM/CDMA/AUTO, that option is not there.
The activate with Verizon option isn't available that is supposed to be above wireless and networks.
Ive done factory resets, wipes, uninstalling voodoo, tried to updated modem.bin but it keeps failling.
Any suggestions?
Okay i managed to figure out wifi. I guess my mac address changed and i was using mac filtering on my router. Didnt know that address changes. Anyways anyone know how to get data back? I feel its in my modem.bin file but it keeps failing when i uploaded one that i found from a VZW tab
same issue I have
Wow I have same issue as your. Expect it is Sprint Tab. My tab couldnt pick up a signal and i tried to reuploading Modem.bin but it fail too. Let hope we have a solution
wow would not expect the mac address to change after a flash, I know that you can make it appear different >:¬}h
Had the same issue with phone, and had to manually input the ap settings from the carrier, but that was it, sorry for stating the obvious but did you try this?
The iemi and the mac adress can be changed by flashing. The data is in the system/efs folder.
rangercaptain said:
The iemi and the mac adress can be changed by flashing. The data is in the system/efs folder.
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Oh i know that but thought it was by design and not the event... New to me if it was.. I use additional security in wifi at him and by mac address and did not have to change... Interesting if this is the case
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I experienced the same with my SGS (GSM), though I also changed the CSC. All that was required to solve it was to manually reenter the APs.
alexgogan said:
Oh i know that but thought it was by design and not the event... New to me if it was.. I use additional security in wifi at him and by mac address and did not have to change... Interesting if this is the case
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I was shocked too. I thought the address was hard-written into the chip too. I had to change the address in my router too.
alexgogan said:
wow would not expect the mac address to change after a flash, I know that you can make it appear different >:¬}h
Had the same issue with phone, and had to manually input the ap settings from the carrier, but that was it, sorry for stating the obvious but did you try this?
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I was trying to find APN Settings for Verizon but no luck. If someone knows the settings please post. i would be forever grateful.
rangercaptain said:
I was shocked too. I thought the address was hard-written into the chip too. I had to change the address in my router too.
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I guess I felt that way too because i really only filtered computers at the house and no matter how many times i formatted I always had the same MAC address. Glad that I figured that one out so I at least can use my SGT in wifi mode. Now the issue is trying to get my data back on (Verizon) since I'm paying for it. *sigh*
etervotion said:
I was trying to find APN Settings for Verizon but no luck. If someone knows the settings please post. i would be forever grateful.
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Are they on verizon's that kind of information should be.
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alexgogan said:
Are they on verizon's that kind of information should be.
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I didnt see it on there. I saw how to connect it to your computer.
Do not know the answer did ya try calling their support desk
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alexgogan said:
Do not know the answer did ya try calling their support desk
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I did but no one had any information to give. I was transferred 3 times. Oh well. Since I am practically running a wifi tab Ill just re update to HC Alpha 2.5 just because I like the interface better. Hopefully if someone can find a fix ill take it.

[Q] Is it just me, or is the Xposed repo down?

I have been trying to download xposed modules (and even the latest xposed framework) all day. Each time it just sits there "Download waiting...." forever till it fails. I just tried to download one of the module apk files via my desktop browser, and it is sitting there for about 4 minutes not "connecting".
So far I do not see anyone else complaining about this so I do not know what is up.
Darkrift,
I think we were typing our posts about the same time-)) I too have experienced this issue. I've been unsuccessful at downloading any updates today. It does seem the download links are dead like the storage locations are not responding.
Works fine here.
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Works fine here.
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CAn you do me a favor and see if you can download the apk from this link?
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.ramis.keepchat
Its one of like 7-10 modules I have tried to dl today and they do not work. I have tried them via the app and from the website. Both fail to download (the website gives "Error code: ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT" after a minute or two).
Darkrift said:
CAn you do me a favor and see if you can download the apk from this link?
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.ramis.keepchat
Its one of like 7-10 modules I have tried to dl today and they do not work. I have tried them via the app and from the website. Both fail to download (the website gives "Error code: ERR_CONNECTION_TIMED_OUT" after a minute or two).
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I can download that just fine. Are you sure you're not behind a firewall that's blocking connections to xposed (an aggressive/stupid firewall to block adult content comes to mind, because "xposed")?
GermainZ said:
I can download that just fine. Are you sure you're not behind a firewall that's blocking connections to xposed (an aggressive/stupid firewall to block adult content comes to mind, because "xposed")?
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Yeah, its not working on my desktop (cox home internet) or via my tmobile connection. Seems that it might be regional. Where are you located (in general) if you dont mind me asking?
Actually nevermind. It must be box. My wifi did not turn off properly. I just tried again via my phone connection and it is working. I wonder if its a dns issue or if cox is blocking it.
Darkrift said:
Yeah, its not working on my desktop (cox home internet) or via my tmobile connection. Seems that it might be regional. Where are you located (in general) if you dont mind me asking?
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Lebanon (you can see it in my profile).
I guess you could try a proxy and see if that works.
massiveloop said:
Darkrift,
I think we were typing our posts about the same time-)) I too have experienced this issue. I've been unsuccessful at downloading any updates today. It does seem the download links are dead like the storage locations are not responding.
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Try turning off wifi and using your phones connection. Also, please reply with your general location and your ISP so I can try to determine if its dns or location based.
Darkrift said:
Try turning off wifi and using your phones connection. Also, please reply with your general location and your ISP so I can try to determine if its dns or location based.
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I'm using Cox as well in Norfolk, VA.
When I switch to mobile data network on AT&T it downloads just fine. This is ridiculous, I've never had restrictions on this ISP before. I'm about to call cox right now. I don't pay $55 a month for some fascist ISP to tell me what I can and can't connect to, especially when it's not even a site that is not breaking any copyright laws, this isn't China.
massiveloop said:
I'm using Cox as well in Norfolk, VA.
When I switch to mobile data network on AT&T it downloads just fine. This is ridiculous, I've never had restrictions on this ISP before. I'm about to call cox right now. I don't pay $55 a month for some fascist ISP to tell me what I can and can't connect to, especially when it's not even a site that is not breaking any copyright laws, this isn't China.
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I have, for years. They block high profile irc networks dns by redireting it to their own server (which then auto joins your user to a channel and tries to run a lot of botnet commands to uninstall a botnet client in the event you are compromised). I used to have to deal with this a lot years ago when I was on irc frequently. They will deny it, but they have been doing stuff like that for years.
Then again, it could be some sort of dns issue that will work itself out.
help
Is there a way around this b.s.? Everything was working fine up untill a few hours ago. I dont have home internet.. Verizon f***n sucks!! Im in Florida if it helps anything
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Running into the same problem in Vancouver, Canada on Shaw. The website loads up fine, if a bit slow, but the downloads just time out. Don't have a good enough data connection right now to see if it's just my ISP.
Xposed Framework not downloading
Darkrift said:
I have been trying to download xposed modules (and even the latest xposed framework) all day. Each time it just sits there "Download waiting...." forever till it fails. I just tried to download one of the module apk files via my desktop browser, and it is sitting there for about 4 minutes not "connecting".
So far I do not see anyone else complaining about this so I do not know what is up.
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I'm having the same issue here in South East US. To make a long story short, I couldn't download any modules so I thought maybe to uninstall my Xposed app and reinstall. Now I can't even install the Xposed Framework. Like you said, it just times out. I just rooted a new phone and I desperately need my Xposed! I have the APK saved to my device and can reinstall from their however this doesn't help because I still can't install modules through the framework. Any suggestions???
Same here
I'm in Pennsylvania an my wifi doesn't work for downloads from the site, so I had to switch to my cellular connection.
tigueraje said:
I'm in Pennsylvania an my wifi doesn't work for downloads from the site, so I had to switch to my cellular connection.
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I've tried both wifi and through carrier data and absolutely nothing will download from Xposed. Never had this problem before. Where's all the support from XDA??? Haven't seen much support on this issue.
BParkerson said:
I've tried both wifi and through carrier data and absolutely nothing will download from Xposed. Never had this problem before. Where's all the support from XDA??? Haven't seen much support on this issue.
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I'm not sure what support you think anyone can provide. The repo works fine for most people, indicating that there's nothing wrong with it and the problem is almost certainly something at your end.
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kingvortex said:
I'm not sure what support you think anyone can provide. The repo works fine for most people, indicating that there's nothing wrong with it and the problem is almost certainly something at your end.
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It just strange that this is happening and I'm reading reports where people other than me seem to be having the same issue. I guess I was hoping for some direction or trouble shooting suggestions from XDA forums as I honestly wouldn't know of a better place to search for assistance. Is there any suggestions that might help me back track the issue. I've honestly tried everything I know. I purposely side loaded two third party apps and those installed flawlessly. It's only the xposed framework application and it's modules I'm having trouble with... timing out and not installing. The modules I have pre existing on my SD installed fine, it's only when trying trying to download from within the Xposed framework that doesn't install. I show an update available for one of my existing modules and it won't even update.... same thing, it just times out. Again, any assistance or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
This seems to be a network related issue, rather than a problem with the repo. I have updated several modules over a couple of days with no issues and this problem only seems to be affecting a small amount of people.
Are you using the same internet provider as others in the thread? I can only think they blocked it as GermainZ said earlier. Perhaps a visit to the support forum of your provider might help, even to check if anyone else reported this issue.
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Same exact problem in Buffalo, NY. Was working fine yesterday.

Keep getting "Internet Connection is Established" Message

I'm not sure when this started happening, but I'd guess the past month or so I've noticed it. I constantly get a "internet connection is established" message popping up on my phone when using it, especially when I first wake it up from having it in my pocket. This happens on both WiFi and my cell network. I'm not sure how to get rid of it. I already wiped the cache.
uribees said:
I'm not sure when this started happening, but I'd guess the past month or so I've noticed it. I constantly get a "internet connection is established" message popping up on my phone when using it, especially when I first wake it up from having it in my pocket. This happens on both WiFi and my cell network. I'm not sure how to get rid of it. I already wiped the cache.
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One thing to check is to go into Setttings/WiFi/Advanced and make sure "Always" is choosen for "Keep Wi-Fi on during Sleep".
The cell network I don't know about.
ChazzMatt said:
One thing to check is to go into Setttings/WiFi/Advanced and make sure "Always" is choosen for "Keep Wi-Fi on during Sleep".
The cell network I don't know about.
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I did try that but still getting the message.
I am guessing this is one of your apps because no one else appears to have this issue. Try uninstalling or freezing apps for a few days to pinpoint which one.
Did you ever figure out the problem? I am also getting the same message on my nexus 6
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Did you ever figure out the problem? I am also getting the same message on my nexus 6
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No I'm still trying to find the cause of the issue. I too think it may be one of my apps, just have to narrow it down now.
uribees said:
No I'm still trying to find the cause of the issue. I too think it may be one of my apps, just have to narrow it down now.
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It's definitely an app. I just ended up flashing another ROM and since then no messages coming up. I've installed lot of the same apps so I'm not sure which app caused this.
But either way, let me know if you ever figure out. I'll stay away from that app.
Do you have an app from QNAP? Qvideo can do it.
Do you use kik friend finder? i think that's the issue.
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Do you have an app from QNAP? Qvideo can do it.
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I do have Qnap apps, I think that may have been the problem!
I see this on my tablet once in a while, sounds like an android thing..

WIFI does not sync when phone is sleeping.

Hello everyone good to be back, havent searched these forums since the Galaxy S3 days. Anywho I'm having an issue with my S6. With wifi on after a while it won't sync any of my apps then after turning wifi off is when all my notifications start popping up at once. I do have "Keep wifi on with screen off" option enabled or w/e it's called so I have no idea what's causing this to happen. I hate it because I want to use wifi yet I don't want to miss any important notifications.
So nobody has a suggestion? :-/
i know this won't be of any help but i haven't seen a Lollipop driven device that acts differently, unfortunately.
Burner2K0 said:
So nobody has a suggestion? :-/
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btw, if you have access to your wireless router, try turning off IPv6. see if that makes any difference in your case.
mannequin said:
btw, if you have access to your wireless router, try turning off IPv6. see if that makes any difference in your case.
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I'll give that a shot, and are you saying this is a normal occurrence with Lollipop devices? Why hasn't this been fixed yet I'm wondering
Burner2K0 said:
I'll give that a shot, and are you saying this is a normal occurrence with Lollipop devices? Why hasn't this been fixed yet I'm wondering
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nobody knows. this issue has been around for a while now and widely discussed around google boards, reddit and xda. some people blame providers, others google but disabling IPv6 either on your phone (needs root) or on your router fixes it for some. granted, not the most graceful solution.
I have the same issue. Did you try a factory reset too? Did you end up solving this? I've been trying to find more information about this.

Q: System-App com.oppo.wifisniffer ?

Hi,
I'm using the latest stock version and wonder what the system-app com.oppo.wifisniffer is doing. I know it would be stupid to name an app like that if it would actually intercept my wifi and sniff for sensitive data. So i wondered if there is any intel out there about this system-app. (I actually think there is another thread on XDA with a similar question which has no answers at all...)
Is someone experiencing strange behaviour with their connected wifi?
Did someone reverse this app? (can't find much online though)
Anyway, some clearing up would be nice for my conscience...
slic3r said:
Hi,
I'm using the latest stock version and wonder what the system-app com.oppo.wifisniffer is doing. I know it would be stupid to name an app like that if it would actually intercept my wifi and sniff for sensitive data. So i wondered if there is any intel out there about this system-app. (I actually think there is another thread on XDA with a similar question which has no answers at all...)
Is someone experiencing strange behaviour with their connected wifi?
Did someone reverse this app? (can't find much online though)
Anyway, some clearing up would be nice for my conscience...
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I found that this app is in oppologkit.While we dial *#800# then oppologkit screen will appear .Settings-->Wifi-->Wifisniffer.Dont know for what purpose they provided that.
"wifisniffer" sounds like the software that detects available wifi to me. the phone also has an option that connect to the best wifi available automatically. not sure how you jumped to thinking it may be stealing your credentials lol. You should worry about every process run by the phone if you suspect as much lol.
acyg said:
"wifisniffer" sounds like the software that detects available wifi to me. the phone also has an option that connect to the best wifi available automatically. not sure how you jumped to thinking it may be stealing your credentials lol. You should worry about every process run by the phone if you suspect as much lol.
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You are completely right, nevertheless just to know what apps are doing is kinda calming thought, isn't it? As the term "sniffer" is usually used in another way than connecting to the best wifi available...
Anyway thanks for your answers ...

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