Hello,
Im having a most frustrating problem. Im not sure if its a modem issue or a hardware issue. What I am experiencing is this:
The phone shows no bars, but sees a carrier. This happened after flashing back to a stock GB rom after using a CM9 rom. I can receive texts and calls sometimes, but its not consistant. If it shows no bars I can get a call, if it shows one or two bars i cant, but get the missed call notification. I have done factory resets, cache clears. Its really making my phone unusable. I went back to using my 3 yr old Ericsson till I can get this figured out. Im hoping that someone has some advice for me as Im out of ideas. Ive tried to flash just the modem but no luck. Went from CyanTablet to xxjvt 2.3.5, rooted it so I could get the modded recovery. The pins for the where the sim card make contact are damaged but it has worked for the last 2 months that way. I really love this phone and dont want to replace it yet.
rivman05 said:
I really love this phone and dont want to replace it yet.
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test with a network booster to increase signal strength, free from google but if you bring phone to another location, do you get a better signal? meaning location matters, if you far from your network cell site, its more difficult
Ill try the network booster. All of my old phones pick up 5 bars, I live about 1/4 mile from the cell tower. I have tried another flash with 2.3.3, repartitioned this time. Once its back up and running Ill get back to you. Is there anything else Im missing? Well I think its dead. Ive tried all my coworkers sims in it, nothing came up. It says no service permanently now, guess its a 4" tablet.
Try another radio, i had the same problem wit JW4 radio,flashed JVT and problem solved.
Some radios are better than others in different locations, it also depends on rom used.
I tried a completely new build, flashed a new modem, then flashed xxjvu. Still nothing, going to call Samsung and see if I can get the warranty to fix it. 2.3.6 tho has 364 megs of ram and has almost 200 free, thats cool. zsjw4 has a new look to it.
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Any of you guys experiencing **** signal now? I sit in my room and i can't even get calls anymore. It show's it has service but i get no calls coming through. Sometimes i just get no service, whereas before the update I always got service here.. Also, after school where i barely get service inside, and i go outside i have to reboot the phone to get signal again.. wtf?
Any fixes?
Unfortunately, I'm getting the same experience. Already filed a ticket with T-Mo...they're going to look into it. This is ridiculous.
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Gotta agree with you here. I've noticed my phone spending more time with a big fat 'G' in the bar then the '3G'. Not very happy about it and wish I could just flash the original stock ROM back.
Where do u file a ticket
No problems here in the UK. Maybe its related to the 1700Mhz frequency. Is it the same in both 2g and 3g? compared to the same before in 2g and 3g of course.
My signal is just fine after the OTA... actually, get 1 more bar at my Dad's than I did before... his house is my true testing grounds since it is an old house with metal in the exterior walls at a low point on top of a hill... nobody gets coverage at his place minus 1-2 bars by the door, and 2-3 outside.
With my G1 I got 0-2 in the house, and my N1 gets 1-3 depending on where I am at. Better than any phone I have ever tested there, including BB's, WM's, and plain Janes.
do you have any custom radio settings or anything?
Same problem here. Really getting pissed off now.
Same here, posted about it earlier... I emailed google, no word yet!
since the update im always on 3g / H
one more note, I have never dropped a call on my BB's in the past and it happens all the time on my N1... if the damn screen wasnt so pretty I'd say f it!
I'm having the same issues but I am using AT&T. Even though I have full bars on Edge, I can't make nor receive calls or texts more often than before.
No issues after the ota, and still getting 3G/H 4bars most of the time. One wierd thing after the ota, is when I run speedtest, the nearest Server it locks on is 1,586 miles away It use to be in Las Vegas hood!
No decrease in network connectivity here... I'm actually seeing better 3G connectivity than before the update.
same here... and wouldnt you think full edge would mean 3g service? the radio in this phone is all f'd up
What method did you guys use to update? Did you remove the battery at all during the update, or did you let it go until it rebooted on its own?
Maybe try reflashing the update manually, really easy to do with or with out an unlocked boatloader and root. I am thinking you might have a bad flashing of the radio ROM or incomplete update. The radio ROM update has done wonders for so many, and was heavily tested for a couple weeks by Google, so I highly doubt it would be a step backwards... only way I could see the update itself being the 'root' of the problem is if it isn't compatiable with the broadcast radios being used in your area on the towers.
my nexus is MUCH better after the update. MUCH BETTER.
I did it manually step for step it went along with the directions and discription
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What method did you guys use to update? Did you remove the battery at all during the update, or did you let it go until it rebooted on its own?
Maybe try reflashing the update manually, really easy to do with or with out an unlocked boatloader and root. I am thinking you might have a bad flashing of the radio ROM or incomplete update. The radio ROM update has done wonders for so many, and was heavily tested for a couple weeks by Google, so I highly doubt it would be a step backwards... only way I could see the update itself being the 'root' of the problem is if it isn't compatiable with the broadcast radios being used in your area on the towers.
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How do i Manually re apply the update ? My phone is NOT rooted and the bootloader is LOCKED. please advise
XfrostX said:
How do i Manually re apply the update ? My phone is NOT rooted and the bootloader is LOCKED. please advise
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=627823
Does a better job than I could/would.
hey guys lately my hd2 has been dropping its signal randomly and when I try to text somebody, im also having the problem of me not receiving phone calls from people but seeing on theirphone that they called me. I asked for help awhile back but no one replied so I figured I try again and maybe this time someone can help me, please this is so annoying!
idk..
idk its weird i'm having the same problem with my phone. earlier this week i can make calls and text just fine with no problems now my phone keeps telling me it lost connection or unable to send text.
It also happens to me once in a while. It'll have full signal bars, but when I go to make the call, it'll update and tell me there's no signal and won't let me call. It even happens if I don't go to make a call. It's really frustrating since it won't get a signal again for a couple of minutes.
I'm glad im not the only one with this problem now only if we can get some help with this issue than this thread wont be a total waste
Well, the only thing I can say, is you guys need to put some info up about your phones, like maybe the Radio version and the ROM version ...
Good things to keep in your sig ..
Might be able to help, but sounds like you guys might just need a radio update ....
Had problems when i first had the phone but with the following i have not had any issues, also running android 2.1 with out any issues as well.
USA TMOBILE HD2
HSPL2, I know HSPL3 is/has been out and is recommended, but is there any advantage in using it, i don't want to change if i don't need to
Radio 2.10.50.26
O.S. 5.2.21908 (21908.5.0.93)
Manila 2.5.20161332.0
Energy.Leo.21908.Sense2.5.Cookie.Jul.16 (absolutely love the energy roms, always updated and he includes the program to back up all settings making the update flashes a pleasant experience)
Me too
I've been having very similar problems. Additionally, my 3G transfer rate seems to cap out at around 2 Mbps, despite living in an area that supposedly has HSPA+ data (Rochester, New York).
I'm using the stock T-Mobile ROM (the updated one), version 2.13.531.1 (90963) WWE. ROM date 4/28/10
Radio version is 2.10.50.26.
I've been hesitant to flash an unofficial ROM or a new radio because I don't want to void my warranty before I've ruled out the possibility of a hardware flaw. I initiated a trouble ticket with T-Mobile smartphone support late last week, but haven't heard anything back yet.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if I can provide any more info.
I'd like locations too. I haven't had so much as a hick up on my HD2 in over a month. No dropped calls, no connection issues. Etc.... I'm curious if this is happening in certain locations and may be a tower issue over a phone issue. People usually fail to realize your phone really only represents about 20% of your phone quality. Tower location, landmarks, buldings, rain, humitdity, cement walls, etc... all have effects on your signal. When I had the stock HD2 rom installed I would get calls breaking up in my apt. But I could just open the door and go outside and it cleared right up. Now since running Kumars rom I seem to get great reception anywhere I go. Remember TMO's working on their HDSPDA thingy all over the country. They have taken down our 3G network about 6 times this last week for a couple hours at a time. But now I get way way way more (H)'s then (3G)'s now. ALso what are your data speeds? I get 3MB/0.88MB If your getting way less then that their may be somethign wrong with the network or your settings. I've seen as high as 5.5/1.5 out in LA.
wow as long as am not the only one with the problem. but what mine does is it will show full signal and when am making the call i lose it so i wont b able to call
i'm in new york,n.y and i have the htc 2.13 rom and my radio is 2.10. Today i gave somebody my number and they called me right in front of me so i could store their number,i watched their phone ring and my phone showed full bars and didnt ring once. they had to call me again and then it went through,i'm thinking about upgrading my radio but dont know how to yet and if i need to flash a custom rom in order to do so.
Have u tried looking into ur task manager and viewing which tasks r running (end all tasks)? I was having the same problems and I just could not figure what was going on and I have talked with others and they asked me about consistently ending my tasks as much as possible, which could slow down ur phone. Well, I noticed that everytime I would go and view my task manager that my phone was in active sync (I believe has to do with my email accounts bc they r constantly syncing no matter if I had put to check every 1 hr/2hr/30min so...what I did was disable all of my email accounts and what do u know...my phone hasn't been syncing out of the blue and causing drop calls PERIOD! Now, there is a difference between Active Sync and Windows Sync PC, however, Windows Sync is only when ur USB is plugged into ur PC. Well, I hope this help some...!
I have this problem for long time.
I have great reception at my office and home, and I do not hold the phone all the time, so its not death grip thing.
Many people complained that I did not answer the phone....
I would, if it rings..... My phone is always charged and out of blue, I got few voice mails. I tried make a phone call, my vibrant says calling and call ended.
I had to reboot my phone and its fine again.
I called CS many times and changed my phone twice. I still have this problem.
I tried almost all roms and modems, and I still have this damn problem.
I have been with t-mobile when they were voice stream, never had this problem until I got vibrant.
If anyone know any solution about this, please let me know.
I hate to leave t-mobile, but I think I have to if I do not find solution for this.
Help!
how often do you flash things? i had very similar issues that resulted from something getting corrupted. i odin'd to stock and reflashed and havent had issues since, tho i never tried flashing an alternative modem. I would give that a shot but chances are that odin will be your best bet.
Cheers
peekapoo said:
I have this problem for long time.
I have great reception at my office and home, and I do not hold the phone all the time, so its not death grip thing.
Many people complained that I did not answer the phone....
I would, if it rings..... My phone is always charged and out of blue, I got few voice mails. I tried make a phone call, my vibrant says calling and call ended.
I had to reboot my phone and its fine again.
I called CS many times and changed my phone twice. I still have this problem.
I tried almost all roms and modems, and I still have this damn problem.
I have been with t-mobile when they were voice stream, never had this problem until I got vibrant.
If anyone know any solution about this, please let me know.
I hate to leave t-mobile, but I think I have to if I do not find solution for this.
Help!
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I have this exact same problem, I'm fact I was going to post here just now
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I used to have that same problem when I was on stock rom. Haven't had that since I rooted and flashed to bionix v by tw.
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Yes, I did odined back to stock, and reflashed. I still have that issue.
try a differnt modem
Pls post more infos:
Rom, Kernel, Modem? Apps?
I tried many, if not all modems and roms, so I can't provide specific rom or modems.
I've tried all modems kb5, ka6, ka7 no luck. I've tried bionix trigger stock toxic and sgs2 clone rom and still see the issue
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I have the same problem. on bionix v1.3.1 modem kb1.
I generally have the problem in lower reception areas, but others phones i have don't have the problem. You'd think a great phone like the vibrant would be able to handle lower bar reception...
I hate to post a thread like this, but after searching and basically pulling my hair out, I've decided it was time.
Anyway, as title suggests I have an I9000m with the 2.2 UGJL2 *Typo in title, sorry!!*
Heres the problem with the phone...
Its a bell phone, unrooted or modified. Its running 2.2 JL2. When used with an bell SIM it will dial out and receive, receive texts, send them. However it won't receive picture messages, well it receives but just says downloading (and the plan does have it)
It also won't connect to the mobile network. If I manually set APN it does, but then its ability to call out is brutal for some reason. Also I threw my virgin mobile sim in it, set apn and it would go onto the internet no problem, but calling and text suffered big time.
It also seems to lag huge all the time, it'll freeze, you hit the center button and it just takes screen shots.
Its a refurb phone if that helps. Its actually my gfs phone, I picked her up a HTC incredible S... she says if we can fix the old one she kinda wants the samsung back.
Any help would be appreciated.
Mike
Have you tried a factory reset to see if that fixes the problems? That would be the best starting point.
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Have you tried a factory reset to see if that fixes the problems? That would be the best starting point.
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Been done twice. Also have had two new sim cards installed aswell. I figured before I tried rooting it would be best to consult you guys. Is it possible that there's a hardware issue?
Thanks
Mike
Based on your description it doesn't sound like a hardware issue, but no way to know for sure.
I think your next best bet would be to try reflashing JL2 (or KC1 even) using Odin; as long as you can get to download mode via the 3 button combo. If you're still having problems after that then probably it is hardware.
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radeon_x said:
Based on your description it doesn't sound like a hardware issue, but no way to know for sure.
I think your next best bet would be to try reflashing JL2 (or KC1 even) using Odin; as long as you can get to download mode via the 3 button combo. If you're still having problems after that then probably it is hardware.
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Got er fixed. After I put the phone down and enjoyed a beer for a bit, I went back and basically wiped the phone clean, I think I did it 3 times in a row, using both the 3 button download mode one, and two different ones than can be accessed via the dialer. After doing that I retryed the APN settings again and ALAS it finally worked correctly. Its now connecting to the HSDPA and is also downloading MMS messages like it should. Its also yet to lag again. I'm assuming it was an app that was causing that aswell.
Regardless, the misses is happy, I might keep the Incredible S (currently have the HTC legend, lovely phone, but it does feel under powered compared to the I9000 and the Incredible S)
Sometimes I think a guy has gotta step back and relax for a minute lol!!
Thanks again
Hi,
I have seen some posts here with lost cell connectivity. However my issue is slightly different and started to appear few weeks back. I was rooted running stock 7.1.1 OS with Franco kernel. My phone started to loose signal all the time. You can just look at the signal bar and see the signal strength going all the way from 100% to 0% in every few seconds. I have tried different radio versions, new ROMs, restoring my Nandroid backup etc. Nothing seems to work. Changing to 3g shows the same issue and I have no signal on 2g only mode. I am in AT&T.
Also wanted to add that I can make out going calls from my phone. The issue is when its idle. I don't get any incoming calls due to this issue.
Any help will be highly appreciated. Currently using my office iPhone and feels terrible.
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Hi, I have seen some posts here with lost cell connectivity. However my issue is slightly different and started to appear few weeks back. I was rooted running stock 7.1.1 OS with Franco kernel. My phone started to loose signal all the time. You can just look at the signal bar and see the signal strength going all the way from 100% to 0% in every few seconds. I have tried different radio versions, new ROMs, restoring my Nandroid backup etc. Nothing seems to work. Changing to 3g shows the same issue and I have no signal on 2g only mode. I am in AT&T. Also wanted to add that I can make out going calls from my phone. The issue is when its idle. I don't get any incoming calls due to this issue. Any help will be highly appreciated. Currently using my office iPhone and feels terrible.
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I'd run up to AT&T and ask for a new SIM. It's free and you rule out something on their end, and the SIM too when they provision it. Is your phone carrier (SIM) locked to AT&T? If so, I'd see about getting it unlocked so you can test other carriers. If already carrier unlocked have you tried borrowing a friends SIM on another network? If signal continues to drop it could be a hardware issue.
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I'd run up to AT&T and ask for a new SIM. It's free and you rule out something on their end, and the SIM too when they provision it. Is your phone carrier (SIM) locked to AT&T? If so, I'd see about getting it unlocked so you can test other carriers. If already carrier unlocked have you tried borrowing a friends SIM on another network? If signal continues to drop it could be a hardware issue.
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I have tried with another sim. The issue still persist. Also I have tried my sim on a new device and it seems to work fine. So I am almost certain that the issue is with my phone. All I wonder is whether its hardware or software.
amith007 said:
I have tried with another sim. The issue still persist. Also I have tried my sim on a new device and it seems to work fine. So I am almost certain that the issue is with my phone. All I wonder is whether its hardware or software.
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You sound proficient enough with flashing ROMS, radios, restoring Nandroids to know this already.... you are probably just postponing the inevitable: Back up and pull off all your data, format the partitions, and flash the latest full factory image from your PC using flash-all.bat. You will have your answer very quickly- in fact you will know even before you begin to set up your phone. If you are still under warranty this will be step number one with Google or Huawei.
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You sound proficient enough with flashing ROMS, radios, restoring Nandroids to know this already.... you are probably just postponing the inevitable: Back up and pull off all your data, format the partitions, and flash the latest full factory image from your PC using flash-all.bat. You will have your answer very quickly- in fact you will know even before you begin to set up your phone. If you are still under warranty this will be step number one with Google or Huawei.
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My Nandroid backup was actually a vanilla 7.0 image. I will give this a try with the flash-all.bat and update here
Any update?