ports on back of phone? - Epic 4G General

does anyone know what the ports are under the battery case: R1, R2/g, W1, W2
I figured they may be the antennas ....just not sure which is which.
trying to boost my reception and hoping one is for that.
thanks

Don't plug anything in them. The last time I did that it stopped the antenna from working unless something was in there.
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They are antenna extentions. Wifi, 1x, 3g wimax radios
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any body know where to get an antenna to fit the port's?

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any body know where to get an antenna to fit the port's?
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also interested in this... looking to extend wimax range.

Best guess would be radio shack or best buy. I had a quasimo(sp?) Laptop for a few weeks that had a port like this, came with an external antenna...clipped right on. Didn't help -much- with wifi, id assume the same for other bands. Sold the laptop or id try my self.
Also someone said in this or another thread about the ports that they tried an antenna and they couldn't get signal back after disconnecting.
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Kcarpenter said:
Also someone said in this or another thread about the ports that they tried an antenna and they couldn't get signal back after disconnecting.
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are you referring to the 2nd post in this thread.. or did someone else besides that person claim the signal didnt work?
not sure why the signal wouldnt work unless they used the wrong adaptor.. or broke the fitting.
id assume id need a special 2.6ghz antenna since id want this for wimax? and i guess just try each port to see which gives me better signal? is there a diagram anywhere thatd say what each port was for?

My guess is that they are voltage testing points for q/c.

Top Nurse said:
My guess is that they are voltage testing points for q/c.
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yeah i kinda thought that as well.. either testing point or antenna.. wish i knew for sure. kinda weird there'd be 4 testing points tho? and still left on the device for production? idk..
anyone know for sure?
i wanna put a giant wimax antenna outside my house and connect it to the phone

autoprime said:
are you referring to the 2nd post in this thread.. or did someone else besides that person claim the signal didnt work?
not sure why the signal wouldnt work unless they used the wrong adaptor.. or broke the fitting.
id assume id need a special 2.6ghz antenna since id want this for wimax? and i guess just try each port to see which gives me better signal? is there a diagram anywhere thatd say what each port was for?
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Nah aparently there's a switch in some of those that disables the internal antenna to use th external one. It was on an exclaim tho so I might be wrong.
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What are the 3 gold tabs on inside of HD2?

What are the 3 gold tabs on inside of HD2? when you take battery cover off? its top of microSD card and left of SIM card?
Does anyone know?
I would guess thouse are the tabs
that tell if the phone has got wet
hd2shadow said:
What are the 3 gold tabs on inside of HD2? when you take battery cover off? its top of microSD card and left of SIM card?
Does anyone know?
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hd2shadow said:
What are the 3 gold tabs on inside of HD2? when you take battery cover off? its top of microSD card and left of SIM card?
Does anyone know?
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First, there are only two tabs.
Second, they are brass, not gold.
Third, I believe they are springs designed to keep the door under tension and facilitate its removal.
Snarksneeze said:
First, there are only two tabs.
Second, they are brass, not gold.
Third, I believe they are springs designed to keep the door under tension and facilitate its removal.
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The ones you are talking about are on either side of the phone when you take the cover off. There are corresponding spots on the cover. Mine are a silver color. The ones the original poster asked about are indeed gold in color and number in three. I say they are there for testing purposes. A faster way to connect to the phone maybe.
The HTC carkit mount comes with a special battery door cover, that the mount snaps into, and also connects through...so it's just a guess (I don't have the carkit myself), but I'd think those are the pins that the car mount uses to pass data, or current for charging
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The HTC carkit mount comes with a special battery door cover, that the mount snaps into, and also connects through...so it's just a guess (I don't have the carkit myself), but I'd think those are the pins that the car mount uses to pass data, or current for charging
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Yes, i would say the same thing. I would guess they are for the car kit because the base of the car kit has power running through it
I would have to jump on the bandwagon on this one and say yes to the carkit feature, due to the pictures found here:
http://www.slashgear.com/htc-hd2-cu-s400-car-kit-gets-priced-detailed-coming-december-1360143/
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First, there are only two tabs.
Second, they are brass, not gold.
Third, I believe they are springs designed to keep the door under tension and facilitate its removal.
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Wrong Wrong Wrong
clubturbo
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I would guess thouse are the tabs
that tell if the phone has got wet
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Wrong Wrong Wrong
it's a connector of some sort hahaha i dunno
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Wrong Wrong Wrong
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hd2shadow said:
Wrong Wrong Wrong
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You ask for help and then act like a jerk when people give you answers. Sounds like you're an expert now so I guess you don't need our help anymore.
I am not Mad its an emoicon!
hd2shadow
Junior MemberWhat are the 3 gold tabs on inside of HD2? when you take battery cover off? its top of microSD card and left of SIM card?
Does anyone know?
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This is what I wrote? hard to misunderstand? you would think? but I have people for whatever reason they might give you? Tell me that I am wrong in what I am asking? (Only I could know that?)
Snarksneeze
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First, there are only two tabs.
Second, they are brass, not gold.
Third, I believe they are springs designed to keep the door under tension and facilitate its removal.
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I was clear on the location > its top of microSD card< >left of SIM card<
Here is one Who actualy READ what I wrote?
SnakePool
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The ones you are talking about are on either side of the phone when you take the cover off. There are corresponding spots on the cover. Mine are a silver color. The ones the original poster asked about are indeed gold in color and number in three. I say they are there for testing purposes. A faster way to connect to the phone maybe.
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speoples20
Senior MemberYou ask for help and then act like a jerk when people give you answers. Sounds like you're an expert now so I guess you don't need our help anymore
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I tell this to my own children, don't take anything personal on the InterNet?,
Get what you can out of it? and filter the Trash?, and yes I am really human so on occasion I will have trash too?
If you look at the very simple "Question" I was asking? "Do You Know?" what this is? and if you do? "Please" let me and everyone who is Interested "KNOW"
If you are one of the low percentage of people who are self-aware, then you will understand this?
I spend time on the InterNet and most of that time is spent Filtering the Trash?
70% of what is written here serves no purpose? and of course there will be those who will debate? and I don't care? because it's the InterNet! need I explain that?
To all the "Sensitive People" out there? Have a Happy Great Day!
I don't know what you all are talking about. Maybe a picture would help?
You have it! That is what I am Talking About!
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I don't know what you all are talking about. Maybe a picture would help?
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That's it!! That's What I am Talking about! But I still don't really know "Exactly" what its for?
Some people have speculated that it is for Kar Kit?
I have been researching for the past few days and have come up with very little?, I have found an HTC site that has some info on it but I have to translate when I have time?
hd2shadow said:
If you look at the very simple "Question" I was asking? "Do You Know?" what this is? and if you do? "Please" let me and everyone who is Interested "KNOW"
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If we removed all the responses that weren't certain, you'd be sitting here talking to yourself right now.
Most everyone who tried to point you in the right direction did indeed mention that their answers (mine included) were speculation and not first-hand knowledge. If that isn't useful to you, we've granted all forum members the right to ignore any post they want. Yes, any. And we set it up such that you can (and should!) do so without flaming anybody
Someone truly self-aware would recognize that even if help doesn't come in the exact form requested, it's not worthy of disdain.
Absolutes What?
sirphunkee
If we removed all the responses that weren't certain, you'd be sitting here talking to yourself right now.
Most everyone who tried to point you in the right direction did indeed mention that their answers (mine included) were speculation and not first-hand knowledge. If that isn't useful to you, we've granted all forum members the right to ignore any post they want. Yes, any. And we set it up such that you can (and should!) do so without flaming anybody
Someone truly self-aware would recognize that even if help doesn't come in the exact form requested, it's not worthy of disdain
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You are right on many things, but I was not looking for "Absolutes", I was just looking for some "Idea" for it what it might be?
and I regress in my reasoning in putting "Wrong" x3, once should have been enough, my skin became thin from just leaving a controversial site so my frustration level was all wound up?, That I apologies for.
On the matter that I would be "Sitting by Myself?" (Billy Idol,"Dancing with Myself" come to mind) , you are right!, I forgot to turn "Filter" on, so I committed same "Sin", like I said please forgive that one?, I could talk all day about how "If" people would act? but we don't live in a perfect world? actually the opposite.
and for all, as I said before, Have a Happy Great Day!
Lets now leave the Emotional part and get to the Fun Tech Part.
I did find out by talking to T-Mobile Rep Tier 2, it "Is" a Test port, has communication I/O, and can be used for Kar Kit with BlueTooth/bottom micro USB port.
The "Test port" is what I am interested because if you can talk using USB architecture then you can do other things with it? example; Robotics, card readers, Web Cams and many more?, I have been reading the Registry for any clues, or Info on this? That is why I brought up this topic?
The "Test port" is used at factory for reliability testing in a burn-in chamber that they use for getting faulty units out of the mix?
This is what I have so far? if anyone else can add pertinent info it will be greatly appreciated.
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and I regress in my reasoning in putting "Wrong" x3, once should have been enough, my skin became thin from just leaving a controversial site so my frustration level was all wound up?, That I apologies for.
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That is not an apology, it's an excuse.
You did manage to make my ignore list though. Congratulations!
Yeah, those spots are where the back cover used with the car kit connect to the car kit. I never heard of them being used for anything else, but it might be possible. I think power and audio can be sent through those. It also tells the HD2 to go into the navipanel when carkit is connected to it. When looking through the registry, look around the navipanel stuff. It would be cool if we could find some more uses for that port.
More info
I was told that the center tab is data negative and the left tab is data positive and they use case for ground, now I need to figure out how the USB interface works with this? I have been searching the T-Mobile USA HTC HD2 threads for info, but have not found anything? will try the other HD2 original thread to see if anything there can help?
Maybe there is a ROM list of commands supported somewhere to help in the communication interface,
I rigged a 3 wire interface for monitoring only I don't want to put any signals in yet until I understand how it is working?and I am using a program called Boxcar to send signals out of which I can see changes but have yet to determine exact output? This is going to take some time?
Boxcar is a WM2003 program but seems to work with WM 6.5 and is good to use because of the wide variety of interfaces it can use withe the USB transceiver module, Temperature probes, pressure transducers and DAC's Digital to Analog Converters, I also have a serial module but I don't want to go that way? USB is the preferred faster interface.
But ultimately my goal is to make my own Kar Kit interface with a greater amount of control of what it does?
I had already built an Interface that works well with the Ford Sync interface on my car (I use to work for a company that built TED Air condition seats for Ford so I am familiar with the system), but that is using my Laptop and I would like to do the same using only the HD2? Baby steps.
I don't know if anyone here has the knowledge about the HD2 to help me? as it's a new device and info is minimal? I may have to wait until that info level is reached?
hd2shadow said:
I was told that the center tab is data negative and the left tab is data positive and they use case for ground, now I need to figure out how the USB interface works with this? I have been searching the T-Mobile USA HTC HD2 threads for info, but have not found anything? will try the other HD2 original thread to see if anything there can help?
Maybe there is a ROM list of commands supported somewhere to help in the communication interface,
I rigged a 3 wire interface for monitoring only I don't want to put any signals in yet until I understand how it is working?and I am using a program called Boxcar to send signals out of which I can see changes but have yet to determine exact output? This is going to take some time?
Boxcar is a WM2003 program but seems to work with WM 6.5 and is good to use because of the wide variety of interfaces it can use withe the USB transceiver module, Temperature probes, pressure transducers and DAC's Digital to Analog Converters, I also have a serial module but I don't want to go that way? USB is the preferred faster interface.
But ultimately my goal is to make my own Kar Kit interface with a greater amount of control of what it does?
I had already built an Interface that works well with the Ford Sync interface on my car (I use to work for a company that built TED Air condition seats for Ford so I am familiar with the system), but that is using my Laptop and I would like to do the same using only the HD2? Baby steps.
I don't know if anyone here has the knowledge about the HD2 to help me? as it's a new device and info is minimal? I may have to wait until that info level is reached?
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Good Grief,
You need one of those things in your post saying "Do not try this at home" I can see it now all these folks sautering wires to the backside of their phones.... And then saying "my phone just smoke checked, what do I do"

Micro USB FFC for Samsung Vibrant

So the other day I was sitting in olive garden in San Diego and next to me at the bar a guy took out his Vibrant and then proceeded to connect what looked like a micro ff camera on the top of the phone using the USB connection and started to move it around as if he was showing someone on the other end where he was. Has anyone seen this besides myself.It seems like it is pretty possible.I would love to add a FFC to my vibrant.
Ray
rayatcal said:
So the other day I was sitting in olive garden in San Diego and next to me at the bar a guy took out his Vibrant and then proceeded to connect what looked like a micro ff camera on the top of the phone using the USB connection and started to move it around as if he was showing someone on the other end where he was. Has anyone seen this besides myself.It seems like it is pretty possible.I would love to add a FFC to my vibrant.
Ray
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Interesting.... That would be nice, however nothing has been heard of this prior.. Personally I haven't seen anything. That would be pretty slick though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=776745
check this thread out.
I believe if you have the know how, this is what is necessary USB Host driver/source code
Originally wrote for the N1, but has been ported to the droid. Theres the source, just need a dev. to do the porting.
I thought I was crazy
Well thanks for all the replies I followed the links and see that it is something that could get done but the question isnt if but how long.
Thanks
And you didn't go over and ask about it? I sure would have.
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And you didn't go over and ask about it? I sure would have.
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no doubt, I would have interrupted the dude's cyber-date in a heartbeat to find out how
I doubt it was an FFC. Logically he could have shown someone the place using the RFC just as easily. I bet it was a battery boost or something.
Besides, something like that would take a good deal of development, and doubtful he was working alone and in secret on something like that.
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I doubt it was an FFC. Logically he could have shown someone the place using the RFC just as easily. I bet it was a battery boost or something.
Besides, something like that would take a good deal of development, and doubtful he was working alone and in secret on something like that.
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+1 same here
Has anyone installed a front face camera sucessful yet? Please send link for installation.
Maxnguyen22 said:
Has anyone installed a front face camera sucessful yet? Please send link for installation.
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You should try looking around a little or using the search function. The front facing camera had been talked about a lot ing these forums.
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Note to self: avoid taking apart the Samsung Vibrant in public places or the XDA Paparazzi could spot me.
Sounds like a square card reader imho...
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IMHO......
I sounds to be the samsung battery booster that has that little square piece on the micro usb port
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[Q] adding 1700 MHz antenna to Streak?

Hi all... apologies if this has been discussed... I did a search but couldn't find anything.
Is there a way to add a 1700MHz antenna to the streak hardware?
I figure since they made a few of the streaks with the 1700MHz antenna, there might be a way?
I also thought I would email the guys who did the tear down of the streak to get their opinion.
Thanks for any help.
+1
I would like to know as well if there is such possibilities.
I am looking into buying a 2100/1700/900 antenna and seeing if someone in phone repair knows how to solder it in place... will let you know if I have any success!
thx
xexes said:
I am looking into buying a 2100/1700/900 antenna and seeing if someone in phone repair knows how to solder it in place... will let you know if I have any success!
thx
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+1 on the need to know. Thanks in advance
xexes said:
I am looking into buying a 2100/1700/900 antenna and seeing if someone in phone repair knows how to solder it in place... will let you know if I have any success!
thx
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I sure would like to know xexes!
Thank you!
There's been a lot of buzz about a T-Mo version over the last week and alot more just since yesterday. It looks like it might be released soon.
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There's been a lot of buzz about a T-Mo version over the last week and alot more just since yesterday. It looks like it might be released soon.
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Streakr, you mean the 7" Streak or the 5 inch one?
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Streakr, you mean the 7" Streak or the 5 inch one?
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Jenn on streak smart made a similar comment... "1) there's a string of evidence that a T-Mobile version of the existing Streak will eventually be released," in the 12-26 post at www.streaksmart.com
She doesn't give any details about what the "string of evidence" is... so I'm not sure what she's talking about... have you guys heard anything?
Maybe they will announce something at CES... I have so far not been able to make contact with anyone about soldering in a new AWS antenna... and may wait to see what happens next week.
If they are going to release a 5" Streak with Tmo I will wait... not sure about the 7" which apparently will be available thru Tmo from the get go... I had a Galaxy Tab for a while and altho I loved it... it was kind of big to carry around all the time... maybe the Dell will be lighter or thinner, who knows.
xexes said:
Jenn on streak smart made a similar comment... "1) there's a string of evidence that a T-Mobile version of the existing Streak will eventually be released," in the 12-26 post at www.streaksmart.com
She doesn't give any details about what the "string of evidence" is... so I'm not sure what she's talking about... have you guys heard anything?
Maybe they will announce something at CES... I have so far not been able to make contact with anyone about soldering in a new AWS antenna... and may wait to see what happens next week.
If they are going to release a 5" Streak with Tmo I will wait... not sure about the 7" which apparently will be available thru Tmo from the get go... I had a Galaxy Tab for a while and altho I loved it... it was kind of big to carry around all the time... maybe the Dell will be lighter or thinner, who knows.
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I sure keep my eye on streaksmart.com. And did read Jenn mentioning about TMo-US version of Streak, but that's about it.
I really want Streak to work with TMo which it does but EDGE is too slow.
Lets see what happens in next few days at CES.
Also, where would to get this "AWS Antenna"?
My thought is to get a broken phone with the right kind of antenna... it's kind of a long shot I know, in terms of it fitting in the Streak case... also, I note by googling that the antennas are attached to a cable, so soldering might not be the way.
I will wait to see what happens at CES and if there is no 5" Streak with Tmo antennas, then I will contact the guys that did the Streak tear down (and lots of other cell phone teardowns) to see if replacing the antenna with one that has 1700/2100 MHz is possible... since Dell made some of the units that way, somehow it must be... but I'm not sure if it would take that exact antenna or if another one could be used somehow... that is the question.
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My thought is to get a broken phone with the right kind of antenna... it's kind of a long shot I know, in terms of it fitting in the Streak case... also, I note by googling that the antennas are attached to a cable, so soldering might not be the way.
I will wait to see what happens at CES and if there is no 5" Streak with Tmo antennas, then I will contact the guys that did the Streak tear down (and lots of other cell phone teardowns) to see if replacing the antenna with one that has 1700/2100 MHz is possible... since Dell made some of the units that way, somehow it must be... but I'm not sure if it would take that exact antenna or if another one could be used somehow... that is the question.
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Theoretically you probably could. You'd have to get the hardware, which probably isn't too easy for the average consumer. Then you'd have to swap it out with what's in there already. Even if you get the hardware swapped and manage to not ruin anything else innside the phone, there's one minor hurdle: software. You'd have to have a radio that worked with 1700. If you swap out current hardware with what shipped in the test builds that were handed out as demo units, you could probably find that old radio. If you swap it out with something that's only AWS, you'll have to essentially build your own radio. At least, that's my understanding.
While it all may be theoretically possible, I think it's a gigantic waste of time, effort, and money. Try to pick up a demo unit that supports AWS. They gave those out in Texas, right? If memory serves...
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SoberGuy said:
Try to pick up a demo unit that supports AWS. They gave those out in Texas, right? If memory serves...
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Very few from the beta program in TX are AWS capable. Happy Hunting.
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Streakr, you mean the 7" Streak or the 5 inch one?
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The talk is about the 5" one right now. We should find out more about the 7" later this week. Don't get your hopes up on having 3G voice on that one though.
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The talk is about the 5" one right now. We should find out more about the 7" later this week. Don't get your hopes up on having 3G voice on that one though.
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As long as they have 5" version which will work on TMo-US 3G bands, I am happy!
SoberGuy is right, kinda. You will need a new radio, although not in the software sense - the actual hardware that generates the RF signals, not just the antenna. Think of it as having a CB radio and putting a TV antenna on it - it won't make your CB transmit on TV frequencies.
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SoberGuy is right, kinda. You will need a new radio, although not in the software sense - the actual hardware that generates the RF signals, not just the antenna. Think of it as having a CB radio and putting a TV antenna on it - it won't make your CB transmit on TV frequencies.
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Thx kd5uzz... so I'd need a radio and antenna... of course that makes sense that it would need something for receiving AND sending!
Since I origially posted this thread there have been some (unofficial) rumblings of the Streak 7 being released on Tmobile... so I am considering waiting for it. Also, Jenn on streaksmart has alluded to the "existing" version Streak being released on Tmo in 2011 as well.
And as I mentioned above, I have also heard about a "more than 5 in. " Palm tabphone called the Mansion that is planned for March 11 release (yeah, I know... subject to slippage of course).... that will be on Sprint... which would work fine too.
So I guess I'm not feeling the need to do a teardown/rebuild yet... but thx again for the input... I still think it can be done but I'm also dealing with some other issues at the moment.
You cant just swap antennas, the circuit board and the software must be able to support. If this was possible somebody would have figured it out by now.
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The talk is about the 5" one right now. We should find out more about the 7" later this week. Don't get your hopes up on having 3G voice on that one though.
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I'm having hard time understanding what the heck they can do *after* it's out...
I'm not planning getting any tablet but if I'd do I'd just kill/disable whatever service/app I want - it's mine, period. Then if I want to use Skype or a SIP app, I will, period. Heck, I root it if I want.

Is my G2 the only faulty one?

First of all i love this phone to death
But theres only 1 problem
When im in low signal areas and i hold the phone on the bottom left with my left hand, it loses signal, kinda like the problem with the iphone 4
But when i release my hand from there it gets signal again
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You're covering the antenna. It's not "the problem the iphone 4 has", it's the problem all phones have when you cover the antenna. They lose signal. It's just easier to notice when you have a lower than usual signal to begin with. (or in the case of the iphone 4 its easier to cover an exposed antenna.)
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subxero123 said:
First of all i love this phone to death
But theres only 1 problem
When im in low signal areas and i hold the phone on the bottom left with my left hand, it loses signal, kinda like the problem with the iphone 4
But when i release my hand from there it gets signal again
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The mine does the same, don't worry.
Trying different radio version may give you different result...
What do u mean different radio vearsion?
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There is a firmware called "radio" that handle all radio connection of the phone like 3G, Bluetooth and WiFi... this firmware is available in several version. You can find them in the Radio Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970809
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What do u mean different radio vearsion?
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Uhh, if hes asking what we mean by different radio version, perhaps it wouldnt be wise to get him to flash a new radio. Could potentially brick his phone if hes not careful.
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subxero123 said:
First of all i love this phone to death
But theres only 1 problem
When im in low signal areas and i hold the phone on the bottom left with my left hand, it loses signal, kinda like the problem with the iphone 4
But when i release my hand from there it gets signal again
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Most phones do that if you cover the antenna. If you slide out the keyboard and hold it normally, you'll also lose your wi-fi signal.
Athrun88 said:
Uhh, if hes asking what we mean by different radio version, perhaps it wouldnt be wise to get him to flash a new radio. Could potentially brick his phone if hes not careful.
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Just an fyi flashing radios is one of the safest things you can do. Since it goes through the bootloader there a few failsafes built in. People have tried purposely to brick there phone that way so they can send it to tmobile and no one was ever able to. Flashing things through fastboot is safer than crossing a street.
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Lol yeah i dont even know how to root :/
But does changing the radio give a stronger signal?
I could find someone through classifieds to do it
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subxero123 said:
Lol yeah i dont even know how to root :/
But does changing the radio give a stronger signal?
I could find someone through classifieds to do it
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dont worry about it. Changing your radio will not in any way make up for the fact that when you physically cover the antenna your signal deteriorates.
martonikaj said:
dont worry about it. Changing your radio will not in any way make up for the fact that when you physically cover the antenna your signal deteriorates.
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Think of your antenna like a flashlight. Cover the bulb and you get no light. Same concept, cover the antenna and you get no signal. Changing the radio MIGHT do something, but no software can overcome a hardware handicap. Since you dont know how to root either, id recommend staying away from anything related to modding your phone until you're ready.
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Yes i know covering it will result in a weaker signal, but i had a htc snap before, and i tried covering it on purpose, it would never lose signal
But this phone -_- grrrrrrr
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subxero123 said:
Yes i know covering it will result in a weaker signal, but i had a htc snap before, and i tried covering it on purpose, it would never lose signal
But this phone -_- grrrrrrr
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Different phones have different antenna positions, and they also report signal strength in bars differently.

signal drops if i touch my G2

Hi guys.. if i have my g2 in my hands my signal drops to 1 or no signal in some area..
I let my phone on table...not in hands and signal go's up to 3bars..
I allready change from operator,simcard,.. it all started on my s4 and now my new g2 gots same problem :/
Dont wanna change from number..
Either you have hands of lead or there is a problem with your network.
robogo1982 said:
Either you have hands of lead or there is a problem with your network.
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A friend got same phone and network.. nothing of problems.. i will make a call to the service tomorrow..
You're holding it wrong lol
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PearLRoX said:
A friend got same phone and network.. nothing of problems.. i will make a call to the service tomorrow..
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I refuse to believe it's the phone's fault since you said you had the same issues with the S4.
Really ? You're going to call and complain to the operator about it ? What are they gonna do ? Come demagnetize your body or something ? lol
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Really ? You're going to call and complain to the operator about it ? What are they gonna do ? Come demagnetize your body or something ? lol
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Oh.. you are the funny guy?
I only explane my problem.. -_-"
Thanks for a helpfull answer "Recognized Developer"
PearLRoX said:
Oh.. you are the funny guy?
I only explane my problem.. -_-"
Thanks for a helpfull answer "Recognized Developer"
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XDA has become a place for assholes to hangout, over sensitive little pricks that help no one.
Do you have a case on your phone?
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Check actual signal numbers in status, not bars. They are finicky.
DRACONIANDRAGON said:
XDA has become a place for assholes to hangout, over sensitive little pricks that help no one.
Do you have a case on your phone?
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Thanks.. its good for the XDA Reputation..why we should donate btw?
Now,ontopic.. no case on the phone.
Settings/signal:
In my hands (or someone els his hands) i get -85 dBm 16asu (in the bad areas it go's to -105 dBm)
Not in hands i get -78 dBm 16asu
Nobody knows a answer
The best thing would be to get more than one phone and test it a bit. I really can't give any better advice :/
robogo1982 said:
The best thing would be to get more than one phone and test it a bit. I really can't give any better advice :/
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Yes,goin to try this.. thanks
Please do post your findings
@DRACONIANDRAGON
I agree. Not all answers u get are helpful.
But your reaction is uncalled for, abusive and unnecessary.
It tells me more about you.
In this case there is no clear fix. Since it has been said, that 2 phones have this problem with 1 person.
Maybe its bad luck with phones.
Maybe he is too statically charged or something.
But in anyway, there is no need for this. Its especially annoying to me when it includes people who are in this community longer then u and contributed so much more.
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PearLRoX said:
Hi guys.. if i have my g2 in my hands my signal drops to 1 or no signal in some area..
I let my phone on table...not in hands and signal go's up to 3bars..
I allready change from operator,simcard,.. it all started on my s4 and now my new g2 gots same problem :/
Dont wanna change from number..
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Actually, i had the same thing at first. And it started getting worse after i flashed cm based roms and i had no idea what was causing it.
Then i took of the back cover with a removing tool and noticed how the antennas where set up.
Tip, dont hold your hand or fingers near the top right corner. If i'm not mistaken that is where the gsm antenna is located.
At least the signal doesn't drop completely anymore for me now.
Oh and i get better reception with stock LG rom.
Ps: if i'm wrong about the antenna placement then I'm truly sorry, just trying to help.
bro you have superpowers
Do you wear a lot of statically charging materials? Wool, certain synthetics etc? Just guessing really
WittePens said:
Actually, i had the same thing at first. And it started getting worse after i flashed cm based roms and i had no idea what was causing it.
Then i took of the back cover with a removing tool and noticed how the antennas where set up.
Tip, dont hold your hand or fingers near the top right corner. If i'm not mistaken that is where the gsm antenna is located.
At least the signal doesn't drop completely anymore for me now.
Oh and i get better reception with stock LG rom.
Ps: if i'm wrong about the antenna placement then I'm truly sorry, just trying to help.
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Thanks for your help buddy!
I have a stock rom.. i have vacation now so my problems are good..for now.. this problem comes back if i'm on my work area.
Now you will say 'its because of the mast' no. My friend got a same opererator and phone without signal drops and perfecht h+ data connection.
Try to live with it.. got no money for a new phone :/
bachera said:
bro you have superpowers
Do you wear a lot of statically charging materials? Wool, certain synthetics etc? Just guessing really
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Haha i wish i had superpowers to solve it!
Nop.. jeans,tshirt,same problem. Also when someone els have my phone
The same issue for me.
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