So i feel like an idiot and i went through the online manual searching the "icon" and couldn't find this one.
I'm sitting in my office, WIFI is on but not connected, and i have 4GLTE going.
However next to the 4GLTE icon is an icon that is a house or "Home" with curved antenna bars above it. What is this? Is it basically telling me there are wifi networks available?
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Verizon G2 btw
Mind posting a picture of it?
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it's a network extender. means they've got one somewhere in that building
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jayochs said:
it's a network extender. means they've got one somewhere in that building
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Oh, you mean Verizon does? I don't know why they have to show it to me.
Weird...Thanks though!
Hmmm, I noticed that as well, but I can't remember where I was when I saw it - I know at the time I didn't imagine someone having a network extender there though.
It a network extender icon because it's what I have at home and I for the life of me didn't know what that icon was until I tried unplugging my extender and the icon disappeared. On my GNex it would show a R where the 3G/4G symbol was. Now this phone tells me my extender signal, my wifi signal and my 3G/4G signal at the same time. Love this phone. :good:
it's an extender that your building has bc you guys don't get good verizon service there..so someone got the extender which helps boost signal. home icon means network extender.
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I got my G2 a couple days ago and I must say this phone is amazing..coming from a g1 I had for 2 years its quite an improvement. The only minor problem I'm experiencing is with the radio signal..most notably in my house..on my G1 I always had signal and internet connection. Now with the G2 I constantly loose connection all through out the house and the only way to get it back is to switch the airplane mode on and off and it picks it up right away, only to go away a few minutes later..I don't seem to have the problem anywhere else.
Was wondering if any of you guys can shed some light on if there is a way for me to figure out why the signal is so random in my house and it was ok with the G1. And why airplane mode seem to fix it for a short while.
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I have the same issue, I disable/enable wifi to get reception back on...I initially had really good reception but as the days went by my reception varies a lot at my house
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I got my G2 a couple days ago and I must say this phone is amazing..coming from a g1 I had for 2 years its quite an improvement. The only minor problem I'm experiencing is with the radio signal..most notably in my house..on my G1 I always had signal and internet connection. Now with the G2 I constantly loose connection all through out the house and the only way to get it back is to switch the airplane mode on and off and it picks it up right away, only to go away a few minutes later..I don't seem to have the problem anywhere else.
Was wondering if any of you guys can shed some light on if there is a way for me to figure out why the signal is so random in my house and it was ok with the G1. And why airplane mode seem to fix it for a short while.
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did u activate the sim card that came with the phone or still using the old one?
I'm still using the "old" one still but considering I got it 2 months ago I wouldn't think its a big deal unless the sim that comes with the G2 is any different?
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I'm still using the "old" one still but considering I got it 2 months ago I wouldn't think its a big deal unless the sim that comes with the G2 is any different?
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I asked because i was told to activate the new sim card to avoid issues likes the ones u seem to be having.
I was told to replace the sim card as well. After doing so there was no change in the reception of the unit. The downside is that the sim card does fine in my Vibrant but does not work at all in My Nexus One. Tried two different new sim cards and each time the Nexus One refuses tacknowledge it while the G2 and Vibrant do. I have found no difference in signal quality or strength with the new sim. The new sim card has a much smaller gold contact area and that area is a slightly different shape,
I went ahead and activated my new sim card to see if maybe it'll fix the problem..ill let you guys know how it goes
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Changing the simcards will not work. If I put my simcard in my iPhone 3G or my G1, I'll have 2 or 3 bard with 3G, but with the G2, It switches up all the time, from Edge to 3G or no data at all, with 1 or 2 bars. I also have five other family members that also have T-Mobile phones and their getting about 4-5 bars on their phones. So it's not the sim or a tower issue.
There's cleary a problem with these phones.
This mourning I woke up and found the phone with no service, no bars. I reset it and came back, this afternoon I left the phone on my bed, came back to it, and again no service, it seems the service keeps going out for no reason.
Another is, I live in a big building, when walking in and out the building, my data connection will drop, or sometimes I won't even have any service, and again the only remedy is to restart the phone to get service back, airplane mode won't even fix it.
Yea the new sim hasn't really fixed anything at all..
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JonathanFermin said:
Yea the new sim hasn't really fixed anything at all..
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damn i was about to try that... guess i'll keep waiting... maybe an OTA radio update will help this cause it's really getting annoying.
I don't have a problem with my G2 dropping signal completely, but I have noticed that my 3G is very spotty. It's probably because I was spoiled the the MyTouch Slide's 3G only option.
Yes, I've noticed that the signal isn't quite as good as my G1. It's seems to be about on par, if not slightly below my friend's Vibrant.
But remember, the G1's radio really sucked once upon a time. Radio updates. They will come. Every phone that has OTA updates always gets new radio, in my experience.
I'm on my 3rd G2, mostly for manipulating the purchase price, and have noticed on this 3rd one that the spring is looser than the first two, the phone resets itself and often, and I'll loose data even though it shows I'm connected. This will happen in edge or hspda. I'm taking the phone back tomorrow.
Crappy thing I just put the ZAGG complete invisi shield on it. WIll Zagg comp me another cover you think?
If only Tmobile would activate the UMA calling over wifi. This would be the perfect phone with perfect service.
I am going to call tmobile in the morning and see if I can get any word on the UMA release. If not, the phone may have to go back.
I'm having the same problem, not at my house but at a local ihop that happens to be walking distance from where I'm moving in a week. I tried a reboot, airplane mode, even pulled the sim card and nothing worked. I got signal back once I left, but since it's right by the new place I would like to not have to deal with this.
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well ive been searching around and i think ive found something that could help..
if you dial *#*#4636#*#* you will get a little screen of information about your phone, go to phone information, under phone information scroll down until you see select network type, the network should be automatically set to "WCDMA preferred" ive been playing around and i set mine to GSM/CDMA auto (PRL) and since then (about an hour roughly now) i havent lost my signal or connection in the same spot i was loosing it in my house every 10 minutes or so. not sure if this fixed anything but so far so good. definately will let you guys know if it continues to be good or if it doesnt stay consistent.
heres some information also in case you dont know which one would be best for you.
WCDMA preferred - The GSM phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 3G is favored more.
GSM only - The GSM phone is capable of using only 2G data communication. When the 2G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
WCDMA only - The GSM phone is capable of using only 3G data communication. When the 3G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
GSM auto (PRL) - The GSM phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 2G is favored more. This one is a bit confusing to me since PRL is associated mostly with CDMA technology and not GSM technology.
CDMA auto (PRL) - The CDMA phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 2G is favored more.
CDMA only - The CDMA phone is capable of using only 2G data communication. When the 2G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
EvDo only - The CDMA phone is capable of using only 3G data communication. When the 3G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
GSM/CDMA auto (PRL) - Some phones are equipped with both GSM and CDMA capabilities. This setting appears to just have the phone attempt to stay connected to the data communication type that works the best. (Maybe the Samsung Galaxy S will take advantage of this???)
Unknown - If none of the above fit or the phone is acting weird as far as connecting to the carrier, you will see your preferred network type is set to this
source- http://www.google.ie/support/forum/p/android/thread?tid=6a327a95211ac789&hl=en
Having same issue with the signal. Swapped for a new sim but still the same. Sometimes service drops completely and I have to go through the settings menu to search for a signal in order to get some reception
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phone came in wcdma preferred stock... I came by that option too but I would much rather suffer with spotty signal [HSPA] over Slow edge speeds...
that said I may turn on GSM only when I'm indoors with little coverage, should save a lot of battery.
is there a setting that forces the G2 to go for the G3 or H setting instead of the edge? I live in an area where my phone can get both and it always goes for the edge signal instead of a weak H signal and the edge is soooo slowww.
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is there a setting that forces the G2 to go for the G3 or H setting instead of the edge? I live in an area where my phone can get both and it always goes for the edge signal instead of a weak H signal and the edge is soooo slowww.
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*#*#4636#*#* then phone information, then scroll down and change the drop down from auto to wcdma only. Only problem with that is if u go to an area with no 3g, u get no service and have to change it back or go under the settings and wireless to enable 2g connections
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In my work developing an App for localized radar information, I find that when I need information from the internet, my phone doesnt use the wifi, but relys on data usage. My house's wifi is unsecured, and my phone is always connected when in range, but where I do my developing in the house there is scant 3g coverage and mostly Edge coverage. (Kinda inbetween towers where I live)
For example, my Weatherbug App will not load (and sometimes lock up) unless the signal indicator says H or 3G or 4G, while being connected to wifi.
I am new to mobile OS so is there something I am doing wrong or something I have not set on the phone?
I have a very weak signal in my apartment. My phone constantly bounces between no signal and 1 or 2 bars. I find that my DVP works much better when I manually turn off the data connection in the Cellular settings when I want to use wifi as my primary connection.
Your DVP says H or 4G? If so, you have soemhing the rest of us do not..
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Yeah my carrier put a 4g sim into my DVP and upgraded the radio...Works too, I didnt believe it when I first heard it.
i call shenanigans.
if there was a way to screen cap i would show you...but i do not know of any way thus far.
speaking of which, what radio version do you guys have? I got radio software 2.2.50.18, is that any different?
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if there was a way to screen cap i would show you...but i do not know of any way thus far.
speaking of which, what radio version do you guys have? I got radio software 2.2.50.18, is that any different?
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I have that same radio in my at&t dvp. Bottom line is that the phone does not ship with a 4g capable radio. No SIM card changes that fact. Don't let the goons at the phone store fool you.
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I have that same radio in my at&t dvp. Bottom line is that the phone does not ship with a 4g capable radio. No SIM card changes that fact. Don't let the goons at the phone store fool you.
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I agree. DVP is not 4G capable.
hey they offered a free upgrade and I took it...but I havent been able to connect to a 4g network so maybe they WERE fooling me....either way the Wifi issue has been solved so no more discussion on this if you would please.
who faced the same?
Hi,
every time I am in my workplace my signal changes to G and wont turn back to H.
Other guy that works with me has H all the time 3 to 4 bars and wont change (lg optimus black), on the same network.
I found out that selecting the network manually does the trick but I have to keep doing that and sometimes wont work.
I know Orange\t mobile\ee are the same and i only get H by selecting orange/EE.
Any ideas because T-Mobile support hasn't got a clue.
I have poor reception at work, which is in a metal building. Moving 6ft from my desk turns it into a perfect signal.
3G is VERY hit and miss in this sort of situation.
CrazyPeter said:
I have poor reception at work, which is in a metal building. Moving 6ft from my desk turns it into a perfect signal.
3G is VERY hit and miss in this sort of situation.
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The case here is that if put the phone side by side with the other one nexus has G and the other one H ???
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I am getting similar problems at home, I hadn't experienced this up until now. However my situation is a bit different. My net stays at 'HSPDA' but when apps try to access data it becomes unresponsive as in there is a big delay and slow speeds. I tested my connectivity via 'Speed Test' app but is shows perfectly fine with '4-5mbps and upload of 1-2mbps).
I tried setting the data to 'WCDMA only' from 'WCDMA preffered' but it made no difference and even tried 'LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL)'.
I'm hating the merge with Orange, it made everything slow and worse!
Anyone can help?
Still have the same problem
If I go into the hidden settings, which preferred network should I chose?
It is WCDMA preferred.
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So i finally got my nexus 4 and I'm on T-Mobile network and noticed that at work i notice my signal is constantly switching from H (HSDPA+) and E (edge). It's kind of annoying since edge data is very slow. Is this a common issue with the n4? When i get H signal, i have two bars so i don't think it is being boarder line signal. Please let me know, really hope i don't have to return this sweet phone!!!!
Are there any updated radios yet that i can try? I know with Vzw galaxy nexus radios helped a lot with 1x/3g/4g switching.
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Any info on this? I know what the symbols stand for, however why can't this hold a strong HSPA signal for more than a minute without switching to edge even if the signal is 2 bar? Doesn't seem right
check your APN's
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Any info on this? I know what the symbols stand for, however why can't this hold a strong HSPA signal for more than a minute without switching to edge even if the signal is 2 bar? Doesn't seem right
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It happens to me as well but its not just my nexus 4. It happens to my iPhone and my brothers HTC one v. Its just that we have decent to bad signal at home. Signal gets spotty sometimes.
So if you're at home just use WiFi and leave data off.
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check your APN's
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Thanks for the reply, any info how how to change the apns and what the best ones would be? I have been reading many people say their n4 idles with 3g and then ramps up to hspa when it calls for data usage. Mine doesn't act like this and just randomly drops to edge
Mine stays on 3g and only switches to H+ when I use data (custom rom icons). I think its normal
There is an app that takes you into the menu where you can choose network types, this is what is used to turn on LTE. Go in and put it to WCDMA Only, that should make it stay only on H+ and not go to Edge.
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There is an app that takes you into the menu where you can choose network types, this is what is used to turn on LTE. Go in and put it to WCDMA Only, that should make it stay only on H+ and not go to Edge.
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You can just dial *#*#4636#*#* and it'll take you to that exact menu.
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You can just dial *#*#4636#*#* and it'll take you to that exact menu.
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If I try to go into the settings>Select Radio my com.android.phone FCs is there a way around that?
I am on stock 4.2.1
I had a S3 before I bought the G2. I have a Verizon network extender at my house. I typically get 1-2 bars of 4G, and I had issues with call quality and dropped calls on the S3. With the G2 my 4G signal is about the same. I used an app call Phone Info on the S3 to force it into CDMA while I'm at home, which would give me full signal from the network extender. This app doesn't work with the G2. Any suggestions?
Force CDMA
bowen873 said:
I had a S3 before I bought the G2. I have a Verizon network extender at my house. I typically get 1-2 bars of 4G, and I had issues with call quality and dropped calls on the S3. With the G2 my 4G signal is about the same. I used an app call Phone Info on the S3 to force it into CDMA while I'm at home, which would give me full signal from the network extender. This app doesn't work with the G2. Any suggestions?
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Did you try Settings> Wireless & Networks>More...>Mobil Networks> Network Mode> CDMA w/o EvDo?
Be Sure to Click Thanks
Mobile Networks/System Select (which I think is what you mean) doesn't have an option for CDMA only. Only LTE/CDMA.
I tried 3 or 4 other apps tonight, and none are able to access Phone Info to modify these settings. I'm lost here...
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I tried 3 or 4 other apps tonight, and none are able to access Phone Info to modify these settings. I'm lost here...
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*#*#info#*#* on your dialer...then go to phone information then go to network mode and select whatever you want.
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*#*#info#*#* on your dialer...then go to phone information then go to network mode and select whatever you want.
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Thanks, but I tried and that doesn't work on Verizon.
Anyone else have any suggestions for me? I called Verizon knowing they probably couldn't help and I was correct.
i still haven't found an app that will work. Looking for anyone that may have another suggestion...