So I was in downtown Myrtle Beach this evening which is like a ghost town in the winter and decided I would try some speed tests at mobilespeedtest.com. On doing 3, 5, and 7mb downloads I was getting insanely fast speeds. Any ideas? Did my phone cache the download? I was using the stock android browser and running CM7 b#55.
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clintj said:
So I was in downtown Myrtle Beach this evening which is like a ghost town in the winter and decided I would try some speed tests at mobilespeedtest.com. On doing 3, 5, and 7mb downloads I was getting insanely fast speeds. Any ideas? Did my phone cache the download? I was using the stock android browser and running CM7 b#55.
Thanks
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Its too clear for me to see it.. LoL
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Blurry man.
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That site is bogus, your phone is only capable of going to 14mbps and that site shows you have 16.
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That site is bogus, your phone is only capable of going to 14mbps and that site shows you have 16.
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I see over 12 but not 16. Which pic has 16?
If it was caching glitch then you would get much higher speeds than that. I think it could be legit. The best speeds I've seen ever.
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It's a fluke, I've done it as well. The more you test it the faster it says your speeds are, the most accurate is the speedtest app on the market. That will give you true speed test results.
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I see over 12 but not 16. Which pic has 16?
If it was caching glitch then you would get much higher speeds than that. I think it could be legit. The best speeds I've seen ever.
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The last one. It's just not possible as the phone is only capable of 14. Use the speedtest.net app, much more accurate.
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The last one. It's just not possible as the phone is only capable of 14. Use the speedtest.net app, much more accurate.
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When I use the Speedtest.net app in the market my download speed is continually climbing, and never seems to max out. I also noticed that instead of saying UTMS or whatever it used to say it just says cell. This was a speedtest.net result from last night. I have seen it climb into the 8000s, but my sdcard was full of junk so I cleaned it out when I wiped for CM7. Here is my speed test app result which was done inside with about 3 bars HSPA+. I did a mobilespeedtest.com when I was outside and was so stunned I didn't do another app test. Also note that when I do smaller file sizes on mobilespeedtest my results get slower.
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I've seen some weird speedtest stuff. My Speedtest is rarely over 3-4mbps.
During actual downloads I see 7-9mbps (about 1100KB/s is what it topped out at.) This is not peak, this is sustained. It fluctuates somewhat but I tested it out for over an hour and it averaged out at 890KB/s. That's over 7mbps, average, held for over an hour. I was impressed That's faster than my crappy home internet.
So why do I get speedtests that do not reflect this? Hell if I know.
(Experimenting a bit on the last day of my billing month, so I was not worried about burning through data )
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I've seen some weird speedtest stuff. My Speedtest is rarely over 3-4mbps.
During actual downloads I see 7-9mbps (about 1100KB/s is what it topped out at.) This is not peak, this is sustained. It fluctuates somewhat but I tested it out for over an hour and it averaged out at 890KB/s. That's over 7mbps, average, held for over an hour. I was impressed That's faster than my crappy home internet.
So why do I get speedtests that do not reflect this? Hell if I know.
(Experimenting a bit on the last day of my billing month, so I was not worried about burning through data )
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What are you using to see your download speeds. I can't seem to see my actual download speeds with stock browser or opera mobile. I will be back down that way tonight to do some more experimenting.
clintj said:
So I was in downtown Myrtle Beach this evening which is like a ghost town in the winter and decided I would try some speed tests at mobilespeedtest.com. On doing 3, 5, and 7mb downloads I was getting insanely fast speeds. Any ideas? Did my phone cache the download? I was using the stock android browser and running CM7 b#55.
Thanks
i don't consider mobilespeedtest.com to match anything in the real world....My G2 just scored >27000 kbps/s.....Even 2 years ago my G1 scored like 10900, which is just not possible.......i believe speedtest.net gives better (much lower) estimates....
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What are you using to see your download speeds. I can't seem to see my actual download speeds with stock browser or opera mobile. I will be back down that way tonight to do some more experimenting.
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I just tether and use the PC for speed tests. Typically a usenet client. If all you have is a phone, you could dl a large file and simply time it.
Then divide file size by time and you have your speed.
Crude/low-tech but it'll do.
Typicalll....
When I'm connected to HSPDA (90% of the time), I get an average of 6MBPS down and up to a little over 8. Anywhere in that range.
In Washington, DC
In NYC it's a little more bogged, but I'll usually see 4-5 down.
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When I'm connected to HSPDA (90% of the time), I get an average of 6MBPS down and up to a little over 8. Anywhere in that range.
In Washington, DC
In NYC it's a little more bogged, but I'll usually see 4-5 down.
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You mean Mbps (Megabits) not MBps (Megabytes) I hope...
I just did it and got 16 too... it is not accurate at all.
Edit: I see that the image is ****, but the graph is still visible
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You mean Mbps (Megabits) not MBps (Megabytes) I hope...
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Megabits yes, sorry I was stressing the numbers by capitalizing.
fastest i've gotten..
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Not bad, I've yet to hit 9 Mb/s
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Ok, so I've been getting pretty good speeds with my 4G before the OTA update, around 7-8ish Mbps. This is all taken from the same place, inside my house.
After the OTA, I tried some 4G, and I was SHOCKED!
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you suck.. lol
my best has been like 4Mbps.
that is with the Rooted leak though...
Niice, what kind of latency are you seeing?
I am also getting very good speeds, around 6mbps consistently while I could only get about 4mbps before in the same spot.
I'm kindof wanting to update to the 2.2 final roo just for that. I'm currently on BakedSnack 1.0
...hmm..
Really the only thing keeping me on this ROM is the sexy theme.
I just installed the OTA 2.2 update and have noticed a huge increase in 4G speed also.
I used to cap out at 5.5Mbps averaging 4. Now I cap out at 10.5 averaging 6-8.
This is a completely stock non rooted EVO.
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I just installed the OTA 2.2 update and have noticed a huge increase in 4G speed also.
I used to cap out at 5.5Mbps averaging 4. Now I cap out at 10.5 averaging 6-8.
This is a completely stock non rooted EVO.
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Well, I'm not gonna go THAT far, I needs mah root! haha. I'm totally going to update now though, my battery lasts a good amount with 4G on all day. and I want it to go faster!
My speeds increased too. In King of Prussia, PA I maxed out at 4 Mbps. Now I max out at 7Mbps. I'm so angry that the Lehigh Valley doesn't have WiMax yet. That's where I live
Same story here. My previous high would be in the 4 - 5 Mbps range. Last night I pulled down 8.3 Mbps. I've had the same positive results regardless of what kernel I've been running, so I would have to think this is a result of the new wimax radio.
Can you keep the speed during actual usage?
Can you keep the speed during actual usage?
I'm on 'leaked' now and speed is the same as on .47 (around 6) but say on usb tethered and skype my real transfer is super low (very low quality picture). It was perfect on 2.1.
So is it just short 'high peak' to look cool on test? Any thoughts?
Im using FreshEvo 3.1 and I also saw better speeds (previous peak was 3-4, now pulling 8-9). If I remember correctly from reading a previous post about speeds, the more activity the faster your connection should be. I'm gonna be optimistic and say they DID turn on the real 4g switch along with the new updated wimax.
My speeds have gone way up too.I'm running Fresh 3.0.3w/the stock kernel.I'm actually pretty impressed.I live in upstate NY and figured when I got the phone I probably wouldnt see any 4g coverage for a year or so
We should tip this thread to Engadget if we get more confirmation
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My speeds have gone way up too.I'm running Fresh 3.0.3w/the stock kernel.I'm actually pretty impressed.I live in upstate NY and figured when I got the phone I probably wouldnt see any 4g coverage for a year or soView attachment 372271
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have you compared your speeds with that app and speakeasy or dslreports? that app is crap
I haven't, but noticed while reading some other posts that speedtest isn't particularly accurate. I'll run some other tests next time I'm in the same area.
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have you compared your speeds with that app and speakeasy or dslreports? that app is crap
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Why does everyone say this??? I watched my net usage in System Panel while I was doing my test and it's near spot on. It doesn't take your peak speed, but averages it.
I'm not trying to insult anybody. If there's something I'm missing on why the speedtest.net app isn't worth it, please enlighten me.
I don't really get it either, I'm out of 4g coverage atm but just ran some 3g tests using speakeasy and the numbers are about the same as what I've been getting from speedtest.
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I used the speakeasy link here, which got the highest numbers for me at about 10.5-11Mbps depending on which server I chose.
I also use the Speedtest.net app and now get 6000 where I used to get 3500 - 4400.
Also tested using Xtremelabs speedtest app, am getting 6.5-9Mpbs now where I used to get 3.5-4.5.
So what are some of the real world speeds you guys get on 4g connection? I am using the speedtest.net app, I got the phone last Friday so I was playing with it around my apartment. The speeds I was getting were average at best; 2510 kbps down and 327 kbps up were about my averages.
However I just ran some speed tests at my work today and holy crap. I wish I could take a screenshot of my results, but I am not rooted. My average speeds here are 6390 kbps down and 1088 kbps up. And the highest result I Have gotten is 8740 down and 1131 up. That is faster than my home internet download by a shade and almost double the upload speeds.
I am in Houston getting those speeds right off the beltway.
As a side note Clear, the people who power sprint's 4g service, offers internet direct from them. I wonder if that means the 4g infrastructure is better here because Clear wants better internet for their home service.
I live near a 4G area in downtown Los Angeles. I was there this weekend and these are my speedtest.net results.
The bottom is 4G from this past sunday, the top is 3G from this morning.
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I live near a 4G area in downtown Los Angeles. I was there this weekend and these are my speedtest.net results.
Hope this is what you were looking for.
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Yep I am just curious what typical speeds are. Before I bought this phone I figured 4g would be about 2-3 mbps but boy was I wrong.
Its also kinda funny because my 3g speed are so bad.
Inside a building at King of Prussia, PA:
4700 down, 1200 up
My EVO gets 5200 down, 1300 up...
In downtown LA inside my building i get about 5.4 mb down and 1.2 up. 3g is about .5 - .7 down and about .15 - .3up these are constants highest ive seen were about 8 mb-ish too bad it ****s on battery life but then again who cares theese days people have chargers everywhere... Hell the bum on the streets has a USB connection i can charge with...
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In downtown LA inside my building i get about 5.4 mb down and 1.2 up. 3g is about .5 - .7 down and about .15 - .3up these are constants highest ive seen were about 8 mb-ish too bad it ****s on battery life but then again who cares theese days people have chargers everywhere... Hell the bum on the streets has a USB connection i can charge with...
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true, I just bought 2 extra micro usb cords to leave around and I already have the included and car charger. Now I have to find something to do with my old mini usb cords. 1 for external hard drive 1 for ps3 controller....10 for modern art project?
I am still kinda in shock that i just downloaded a 500 MB file in under 30 min. Good thing I was downloading it in a way that supported resume because the connection dropped twice during.
I'm also in Houston. Here at my apt(downstairs) I get no 4g what so ever, 3g is laughable. BUT I was at my cousins house northeast houston, 4g connection hitting 7 megs down and around 1 meg upload. I haved that map app that let's you see where 4g is at and my apt is dead smack in it. But I'm guessing all the trees and me being downstairs is the culprit.
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here in las vegas i normally get 2 meg in my backyard. But I've gotten 9 meg consistantly while using my phone else where.
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I am in Houston getting those speeds right off the beltway.
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Great to see those speeds in Houston, where off the Beltway? My office is west of 45 near TC Jester and ever since about Thursday when I turn on 4G it just says "Unknown" and doesn't actually connect to 4G. Kinda frustrating.
The best speed over 4G I have gotten was 2800 down and 1100 up, that was while driving 75 mph though.
Download "map viewer" from the market. Then set it up for sprint 4g. It will show you exact locations where 4g is up for you. I'm off 290 and west rd(nw houston) its all over. But as I said no 4g from my apt building....trees and buildings will kill your connection.
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Ive gotten 8mb down while sitting in my bathroom. I live in Brooklyn, New York and it literally shocked the [email protected]#t out of me, lol. By the way are there any apps out there that lets you take screen shots without being rooted?
I'm getting anywhere from 3-4 to 5-6 megs in richmond. And i don't think there's an app that takes screen shots if not rooted
Shootme works on non rooted devices.
Hmm that's not what the page in the market says
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Hmm that's not what the page in the market says
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It works on th epic and hero without root... other phones require root.
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Went to vegas from the 1st through the 6th and was 3.6mbps down and 2.6 up while in my room at the sahara... got spoiled with it, still waiting in Orange County for some 4g... tic toc tic toc Sprint!
My results on break outside in the parking lot at work today (Des Plaines, IL right near O'Hare) I got 9549 down 1067 (capped) up. I've seen it at 8 and sometimes as low as 6.5 with full signal, so it varies quite a bit. Surely impressive though, and I'm a pessimist!
New best for inside my office at work. I should really try this outside:
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I downloaded shootme and it does work with out root. Thanks a lot for the tip guys.
4G isn't officially available here in Colorado yet... but I started seeing some 4G signal regardless last night... usually 1 and occasionally 2 bars at my house in Louisville (located between Denver and Boulder - but really just outside Boulder). No signal yet at our office in Boulder.
I was seeing around 2 Mbps on 3G with my Evo before I returned it - which I think is pretty fantastic for speed.. The Epic doesn't seem to do as well on 3G as the Evo did... I am usually seeing around 800 Kbps to 1.5 Mbps on 3G with the Epic.
I am seeing between 2 to 3.5 Mbps down and about 1 Mbps back on 4G though. Not too shabby - about 50% increase in performance. Now if only wireless tether worked as well on the epic as it did on the Evo, I would be one happy camper. Screen shot attached.
The Verizon LTE service is supposed to be the fastest out there.
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/5923/holysh1tlte.jpg
BUT...
It looks like now that people have actually started to use LTE, the speeds have gone Way, Way down.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma88UIRt1S0&feature=player_embedded#t=442s
Is anyone else beating this "4"g with hspa+?!
i dont know. the download was slow, around 2Mbps. but holy crap did you see the upload hitting 22Mbps!
Still beats the pants off my Atrix and AT&T.
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The Verizon LTE service is supposed to be the fastest out there.
http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/5923/holysh1tlte.jpg
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It looks like now that people have actually started to use LTE, the speeds have gone Way, Way down.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma88UIRt1S0&feature=player_embedded#t=442s
Is anyone else beating this "4"g with hspa+?!
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Download????? only 2.97? WTF
Man LTE is sooooo amazing. But the uploading being 22 is f**king awesome!
just thought I would clear this up, The high uploads are due to the speedtest app not being able to measure LTE uploading correctly.
These scores are completely inaccurate.
It might as well say 99999999.9999999mbps upload.
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just thought I would clear this up, The high uploads are due to the speedtest app not being able to measure LTE uploading correctly.
These scores are completely inaccurate.
It might as well say 99999999.9999999mbps upload.
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Oh that makes sense. But I get those download speeds on my Moto Atrix!
Is anyone else having a problem with their atrix switching to Edge? I'll try to run a speed test or watch a video and it will just randomly switch to edge, then no signal, then back to H. What's the deal?
That was the point of this post. Most atrixes (Atrices?) are faster than this. Mine gets 5 down
Intersting results - mine were much different in Phoenix AZ.
I think in general the speedtest app is broken. When doing it on the webpage I was getting more consistantly between 15-20 MBps download and 5 MB upload.
I am actually giving back my atrix tomorrow. Best phone I have ever had, but the network is not even 3g speed out here (even with a microcell in my house I still can not get over 1.5 MB download and we all know about the stellar upload speed)
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Willing to bet the person in the video was on a 3g network and that 4g symbol never changes (just like H+ is always on for the atrix)
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Intersting results - mine were much different in Phoenix AZ.
I think in general the speedtest app is broken. When doing it on the webpage I was getting more consistantly between 15-20 MBps download and 5 MB upload.
I am actually giving back my atrix tomorrow. Best phone I have ever had, but the network is not even 3g speed out here (even with a microcell in my house I still can not get over 1.5 MB download and we all know about the stellar upload speed)
Willing to bet the person in the video was on a 3g network and that 4g symbol never changes (just like H+ is always on for the atrix)
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Except.... EV-DOrA (CDMA 3g) Never goes above 1.4mbps down
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just thought I would clear this up, The high uploads are due to the speedtest app not being able to measure LTE uploading correctly.
These scores are completely inaccurate.
It might as well say 99999999.9999999mbps upload.
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Speedtest worked fine with Evo WiMax "4G".
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Speedtest worked fine with Evo WiMax "4G".
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Those are two different technologies though
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Except.... EV-DOrA (CDMA 3g) Never goes above 1.4mbps down
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I thought it was 3.1 max. Where do you see 1.4?
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try going to www.speakeasy.net/speedtest and running it through your browser. curious to see what you'd get there.
So if the Atrix only shows H+ than why does my Atrix switch a 3g symbol everyonce in awhile for a few seconds. I dont understand it.
My data has been so bad in my area I'm getting very upset, Im about to take my phone back and try to get out of contract if they dont fix it.
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Explain what makes LTE different such that Speedtest does not work.
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Explain what makes LTE different such that Speedtest does not work.
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LTE uses a single channel(SC)-FDMA while WiMax still uses OFDMA for their respective uplink signaling. OFDMA is what 3G uses, hence why you can still get an accurate reading on the Evo.
correct me if im wrong but doesnt the thunderbolt have horrendous battery
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I thought it was 3.1 max. Where do you see 1.4?
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I don't know what the max is but usually see 2 - 2.5 on it here in the better areas.
@shanghei
People may be able to figure that out when people actually own it.
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i was watching a video on pocketnow.com about HSPA+ speeds increased in detroid and users were geting like 4+ download (still crappy upload) so i tried it and i just got 4.5mbs download and .33 upload in buffalo NY maybe AT&T is doing something afterall because before today i have been getting speeds of like 3.2 and 2.5ish download and same crappy upload let me know what speeds your getting. id put up screen shots but have no idea how
Do you have the 4g sim card?
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How fast should/could it be? Did a speed test. Is this good or bad?
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Average
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how did you take those screen shots? Also i have never gotten anything less then 2.8 even when i just got the phone and i do have a 4g sim but i heard that didnt matter
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I'm living in the middle of Jönköpings surrounding forest
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how did you take those screen shots?
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http://www.fjsoft.at/en/downloads.php
i have a mac are there any apps that i can download from my phone and use on my phone i only got 4+ mbs like 3x out of the 10x i did it but i got 3.7 and didnt get under 3 at all but my upload speeds were consistent at crap like .33
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i have a mac are there any apps that i can download from my phone and use on my phone i only got 4+ mbs like 3x out of the 10x i did it but i got 3.7 and didnt get under 3 at all but my upload speeds were consistent at crap like .33
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Well how often do you actually upload anything bigger then a picture?
i see the point your making but its besides the point.
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i see the point your making but its besides the point.
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I see your point as well but I don't think that the point applies to reality that often
i got these 4.5-5.5 download speeds (same cappy upload though) in Texas at home.
After a week the speeds are back to crap...
How fast should/could it be? Did a speed test. Is this good or bad?
Under mobile network type in settings>about phone will it show HSDPA+ if you are getting the "4g connection" or will it still just show HSDPA? I have never seen my phone go past 3 mb on download and have been in Dallas and Oklahoma...
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Under mobile network type in settings>about phone will it show HSDPA+ if you are getting the "4g connection" or will it still just show HSDPA? I have never seen my phone go past 3 mb on download and have been in Dallas and Oklahoma...
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i just got my highest speed yet 5.2mbs but i still dont know how to take screen shots
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i just got my highest speed yet 5.2mbs but i still dont know how to take screen shots
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You have to be rooted, and connected to a pc.
Yep, when I'm home in the Tampa area, I receive much higher speeds (download speeds, that is). Generally in the 4 Mbps area.
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You have to be rooted, and connected to a pc.
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You don't have to be rooted. You just need the drivers installed along with the SDK and just open the "tools" folder in the SDK and run the ddms.bat file. Once running, select your phone, then on your phone navigate to want you want a screenshot of, click refresh and then press save.
http://www.androidcentral.com/taking-screenshots-without-root
I hate to be the one to say this cause I def agree that 5Mbps is better the 3Mbps but even 5Mbps is not HSPA+ if we all remember HSPA theoretical max is 14.4 with HSPA+ theoretical max at 42Mbps up and 84Mbps down. now I realize that we will never see 84Mbps but 8.4 is def possible. So all I say to you guys is don't let at&t off the hook with 5Mbps
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i was watching a video on pocketnow.com about HSPA+ speeds increased in detroid and users were geting like 4+ download (still crappy upload) so i tried it and i just got 4.5mbs download and .33 upload in buffalo NY maybe AT&T is doing something afterall because before today i have been getting speeds of like 3.2 and 2.5ish download and same crappy upload let me know what speeds your getting. id put up screen shots but have no idea how
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Yeah unfortunately the speeds you're getting are 3G nothing more nothing special. I got the exact same speeds on my HTC tilt 2 and on my LG Quantum. Hopefully (fingers crossed) they do nothing but talk about the end of march as an activation date for their 4G aka HSPA+ (not true 4G) or at least by june. But with ATT one can only hope. I do have to say perhaps they have fixed something in NY for you cause I've heard that signal and speed up there is horrible
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I hate to be the one to say this cause I def agree that 5Mbps is better the 3Mbps but even 5Mbps is not HSPA+ if we all remember HSPA theoretical max is 14.4 with HSPA+ theoretical max at 42Mbps up and 84Mbps down. now I realize that we will never see 84Mbps but 8.4 is def possible. So all I say to you guys is don't let at&t off the hook with 5Mbps
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Yea im pretty sure hspa+ is like 7-14mbs.....
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Pulled these scores by tethering my laptop to the phone:
4.69 down 0.35 up
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Also pulled these through the phone itself:
Speedtest.net app: 1.5 down .32 up
speakeasy through opera browser: 3.07 down .28 up
speakeasy through webtop: 5.07 down .35 up
Why do you think there is such fluctuation and which is probably most accurate?
I'm in the east bay, walnut creek concord area and I'm getting 3.5-4.1 down and 0.30-0.37 up. I'm not tethering or anything.
aszrael1266 said:
I'm in the east bay, walnut creek concord area and I'm getting 3.5-4.1 down and 0.30-0.37 up. I'm not tethering or anything.
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What are you using to test speeds?
Sounds like capped speeds. I'm not sure if it works on the atrix but on the inspire you can edit the build prop to get better speeds.
booty hater said:
Sounds like capped speeds. I'm not sure if it works on the atrix but on the inspire you can edit the build prop to get better speeds.
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well that doesn't really make sense. It just seems that for some reason speskeasy is handing out way better speeds
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What are you using to test speeds?
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I'm using the speedtest.net speed test app.
The upload speeds are capped as of now. They will be uncapped once the hsupa+ is enabled some time in april. People have been trying to get it enabled sooner but there is nothing to flash the radio with that works.
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well that doesn't really make sense. It just seems that for some reason speskeasy is handing out way better speeds
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=982082
aszrael1266 said:
I'm using the speedtest.net speed test app.
The upload speeds are capped as of now. They will be uncapped once the hsupa+ is enabled some time in april. People have been trying to get it enabled sooner but there is nothing to flash the radio with that works.
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Any chance you could run a speakeasy speed test for me?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=982082
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Sounds scary! Ill let someone with an Atrix and more knowledge take the plunge before myself. Thanks for the link though
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Any chance you could run a speakeasy speed test for me?
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is it an app? I couldn't find one by that name in the app store.
Edit never mind. I did a search and found it. Just went to the site and ran it on my phone I'm getting 4.88mbps down and 0.29 mbps upload
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is it an app? I couldn't find one by that name in the app store.
Edit never mind. I did a search and found it. Just went to the site and ran it on my phone I'm getting 4.88mbps down and 0.29 mbps upload
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VERY curious as to why I'm getting 4+ down on speakeasy and 1.5 on speedtest.net. Running again to verifiy:
*Ran both directly from the phone 2x*
speakeasy downloads: 3.09 - 3.21
speetest.net downloads: 0.54 - 0.70
Hmm....
I did the same thing again back to back
Speak easy shows 4.94 down and 0.34 up
speed test app shows 4.23 down and 0.32 up
aszrael1266 said:
I did the same thing again back to back
Speak easy shows 4.94 down and 0.34 up
speed test app shows 4.23 down and 0.32 up
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Not only am I disappointed, I'm confused at the inconsistency.
if its any help when I had my Iphone and the speed test app it had a little graph that shows your speeds as the test is running. I would always see my Iphone spike right from the start at a high speed then fall and work its way back up to a lower speed then the first spike. Maybe the same thing is happening here but the test is so fast on speak easy it doesn't give the phone a chance to drop off that first spike. Where with speed test the test it self is a lot longer so I think it would better reflect an accurate rating.
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I'm in the east bay, walnut creek concord area and I'm getting 3.5-4.1 down and 0.30-0.37 up. I'm not tethering or anything.
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right behind the stoneridge mall in pleasanton i get about 4.5-5 mbps down
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if its any help when I had my Iphone and the speed test app it had a little graph that shows your speeds as the test is running. I would always see my Iphone spike right from the start at a high speed then fall and work its way back up to a lower speed then the first spike. Maybe the same thing is happening here but the test is so fast on speak easy it doesn't give the phone a chance to drop off that first spike. Where with speed test the test it self is a lot longer so I think it would better reflect an accurate rating.
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I was almost certain HSPA+ wasn't in my area yet, so it makes more sense that the 1.5 im getting is accurate. but but now I don't know. it bothers me that the other poster is able to get the same speeds on both tests.
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right behind the stoneridge mall in pleasanton i get about 4.5-5 mbps down
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jealous.
Hsupa+ is not enabled on our phones yet so once that firmware update goes out those in the "4g" areas should see a speed increase. I know their map shows me as being in a 4g area and I am wondering what kind of speed increase I will be seeing.
is sacramento hspa+ already? I ask csr they dont know a damn thing and my phone is slow as hell. I want my iphone 4 back!!!
One thing to note is that the Speedtest app uses your location data to pick the closest server. Sometimes that location data is off or inaccurate and it picks some test server on the other side of the country.
Sometimes the speedtest.net app shows my phone at less than .50 down. Then wait a few minutes and then try some more it goes up. The highest I have seen is about 3.0 down. I am "supposed" to be in a live 4g area, but under "about phone/status" it always shows HSDPA.