I'm finding that my note 4 has much worse reception than my old S4.
In the same location with the same sim card the S4 signal is about 6 dBA (so 4x) better than the Note 4.
Dodgy hardware? Have done factory resets and no improvement. ..
Back to samsung i think...
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We made the switch to t-mobile. In my possession currently I have 3 Nexus 4s, 1 HTC One, 1 Samsung Note 2 and 1 Samsung S4. All are on t-mobile The 3 Nexus 4s are constantly switching between 3g and h+ (and it is literally every couple of seconds you see the 3g/h+ icons switching). The other three are consistently 4g (though I swear they are all h+ based off speed tests). In any case, even when the Nexus 4s are on h+ speeds they are all slower then the other 3 phones on 3g.
I've tried different kernels/roms/radios on the Nexus 4s with no luck. Any suggestions? Nexus 4 reception just bad?
I am also very interested in this. I have been getting pretty bad reception on my nexus 4 in dt houston buildings. Thought an HTC One might offer an improvement.
Sounds like the One, S4 and Note 2 are on LTE and your nexus 4s are on HSPA+ because the nexus 4 isn't an LTE device (out the box). Also, the nexus 4 switching back and forth from H+ to 3G is normal behavior.
Dropping from HSPA+ to HSPA is normal. It's called "Fast Dormancy" and is used to conserve battery life.
If you are already on a custom ROM, try a different radio image (baseband version). Be sure to confirm it is compatible with the ROM first, or you may have other issues.
H: No data uploading/downloading
H+: data uploading/downloading
Researching a potential device switch, but want better reception than the S4. If the Note 3 is even just a little better I would be fine.
Doubtful , but never had the s4. ..just seems like a lot of varying opinions about signal
I have been a vociferous critic of the Note 3's shortcomings as a communication device. Verizon replaced my first one and signal still sucked. I was skeptical of another Samsung product but, with a business account, I have 30 days to return my new Note 4. It will NOT be going back. My biggest problem was an area where I hunt and since I often hunt alone being able to communicate can be critical. In this particular area the Note 3 had ZERO signal. No 1x, no voice, no text. I checked yesterday with my new Note 4 in the exact same spot and I had -103db of 4G. Not only was there perfect reception for voice and text but also I easily, and quickly, could check email and go on line.
The range of bluetooth connectivity was somewhat better with the Note 3 but I am still experimenting with that. As far as the core function of being first a communication device, the Note 4, so far (and in my experience) is light years ahead of the Note 3.
Now lets get it rooted and start having some fun!
I have a s4 and the note 4 has way better reception than it
Hey Guys,
I Bought my Galaxy Note 4 a few days ago " In Kuwait - Arabian Region " and I updated it to the new Samsung release Android 5.0 for Note 4, and I have been having POOR/SLOW Signal on my note 4 compared to my old Xperia Z1.
I get low signal and slow data internet I have checked with my coworker and he have the same issue on his phone, but an old Mobile Phone such as the Xperia Z1 with lolipop doesn't have this issue :'(
Does anyone have this issue or know how to fix it
I tried to :
Hard Reset x2 times
Format Phone x2 Time
Cleared Cache 3x Times
Kies firmware recovery tool ( One Time )
And all of them didn't do anything or improve my Signal
Having the same problem here with BOE1, 2 & 3.. it's modem related i suppose.. if you're still on BOC something don't update to any of the BOE versions.. try flashing the BOC5 UAE firmware.. had the best reception with it
I have the same problem in uk. My iphone 6+ was great everywhere.
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This has been my experience with the Note 4 as well (I've had it for over 6mo). Whenever I use it I miss/drop calls frequently and data connectivity is spotty at best. Unfortunately if it weren't for the continuously weak signal, this would be a perfect device for me. Even my Nexus 5 has a significantly better antenna/radio.
Agreed. Last week I was on a picnic in the mountains and all of my friends had signal/reception on their phones (moto g first gen, htc 8x...), except for my note 4; not to mention, we have the same carrier... Was quite disappointed tbh. Oh, and I am still on BOC3, as it's the latest official software here.
it's modem related i suppose..
Same issue after upgrading my 910f to lollipop, though I had the same issue with a LG G3 after upgrading that.
I'm in a weak signal area most of the time, and have gone from ~1% time without signal to ~15% without.
That is strange? Have you tried restoring your Note 4 to it's base factory settings?
Same here although if I switch off 4G it's better.
Hi, i change my S5 to the note 4 and doesn't notice better performance, battery last the same.
But i notice reception is worst than the S5.
Because im all day data on and today i see only have 2 bars at home when S5 is always full.
Really don't know what to do.
Top phone S5.
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It happens to me too. At first, I thought it was a new feature of the Note to save battery or something like that, but now I see perhaps is a bug, and a common one.
Im now changing for a new one in the store and if it does the same i will change for the s6 or lg g4.
has anyone who has updated to 5.1.1, and was having this issue, seen an improvement?
I have owned the Note 10 before but never did this test. I have an S10 plus (Exynos) and have noticed that vs other phones the signal strength is quite poor. This came to light really as have been without broadband for a while at my house and have been relying on my phone. My carrier has patchy coverage at my house and the S10 plus struggles to get a signal at all. I have a P30 pro and Pixel 4 XL and they show a signal strength of around -102 the S10 plus however is in the same location -116 and often worse.
It is something I have noticed when using the phone on my commute too where signal inside a train is often a challenge.
If anybody has the Note and S10 interested to see how they compare in this regard?
Thanks
Yes, the S10+ has horrible signal strength and also has a habit of squatting on the weaker signal. The dbm's even comparing to the OP6, the S10+ is considerably worse. My device constantly sits on either band 2 or 4, yet I have stronger bands 12 or 66 available on the same tower.
My S10+ sits around 102-94 dbms on either either 2 or 4, my OP6 will be around 92-84 dbms and connects to either 12 or 66 on the same tower.
Either Samsung has borked the coding or they used subpar hardware and charged a premium for it pulling a bait and switch.
Same issue here.
Coming from a Pixel 3a XL reception is noticeably worst.
My pixel has no issues in areas where my exynos S10+ struggles to the point of dropping calls, something that had not happened to me for a long time.
Yes definitely a cheaper radio has been installed in the latest s10 n10 phones I myself am on Verizon and have used a note 8 factory unlocked for 3 years, bought n10+ and couldn't get near DBM on the 8 so I immediately returned it and I tried everything before I sent it back. Note 8 had a very quality radio in it I hope the note 11 will be improved because that is the heart and soul of a phone.
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Yes definitely a cheaper radio has been installed in the latest s10 n10 phones I myself am on Verizon and have used a note 8 factory unlocked for 3 years, bought n10+ and couldn't get near DBM on the 8 so I immediately returned it and I tried everything before I sent it back. Note 8 had a very quality radio in it I hope the note 11 will be improved because that is the heart and soul of a phone.
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Exactly, if you have poor networking in the device you in essence have a glorified tablet with a small screen.
This was my first Samsung in years, will be my last...... Way too many other companies out there with better hardware that don't defraud for less money.
I currently have a note 9 and it does as well as the 8 same radio in both I believe. Being with Verizon on grandfather data plan I use it alot for hotspot at home due to weaker area, but Verizon only has a handful of devices that will work on there system and I'm not an apple fan so you either have pixel or apple or Motorola. The note 9 is a great performer and has 4000 mah battery. I may buy a second for when I wear this first one out.