Inside the lg v20 - LG V20 Questions & Answers

I have searched and searched for an answer n could not find the one...does anyone know where the antenna or antenna port is located? Plz help..

Change11777 said:
I have searched and searched for an answer n could not find the one...does anyone know where the antenna or antenna port is located? Plz help..
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Go figure out
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/LG+V20++Disassembly/76017

I have watched alot of these videos n they never specifically point it out. I am not computer savvy so i have no idea what i am looking at. I dont have the greatest signal n have seen where other phones have antenna ports. If anyone on here could screenshot n maybe point out the antennas or the port it would be very helpful.

A little search can do wonders
https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/358172/Where+is+the+antenna+located+in+the+lg+v20

Yes i had seen that thread...it was vague n didnt actually tell me. I finally got a YTer to tell me specifically. They are located inside the bumper.

Change11777 said:
Yes i had seen that thread...it was vague n didnt actually tell me. I finally got a YTer to tell me specifically. They are located inside the bumper.
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each bumper holds several metal contacts. What do they function individually? One of mine contacts on mainboard has come off accidentally. It connects one contact in the lower bumper. But so far seems nothing has gone wrong. But one cant guarantee it won't. Really gotta know what's its function. The one right next to the earphone port. Thanks

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i-mate JAM cover replacement

like all of you I want my JAM to look as great as possible. it does not help that I'm prone to dropping it once a week. Anyone know what I need to do to get the cover replaced or where I can get the parts from.
I've done some internet searching and have come up empty.
nickmgray said:
like all of you I want my JAM to look as great as possible. it does not help that I'm prone to dropping it once a week. Anyone know what I need to do to get the cover replaced or where I can get the parts from.
I've done some internet searching and have come up empty.
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Hi mate, you didn't search hard enough
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....3324&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BIN_IT
User22 said:
Hi mate, you didn't search hard enough
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....3324&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_ReBay_Pr4_PcY_BIN_IT
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Look ma, typed with no hands :wink:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9118263324
You'll need to trim the IMEI back plate to fit but it's easy enough to do.
Richard

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/
Snarksneeze
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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Wrong Wrong Wrong
clubturbo
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
hd2shadow said:
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!
Paten
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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.
hd2shadow said:
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"

Need to find replacement ear pc. receiver. Help Please.

I work in a machine shop and there are a lot of very fine steel chips everywhere. When I put my phone in my pocket all of the fine chips get sucked into the phone from the external speaker magnet and the ear pc receiver magnet. The same thing was happening to me when I had a NexTel phone that had a much more powerful external speaker so, it was kind of understandable. But, at any rate I took the phone completely apart and cleaned the external speaker and that sounds fine now. I also cleaned the ear pc speaker but, I think some steel chips are too far in because the speaker still sounds like **** or it blew from having the chips on it too long. I would rather just replace the speaker myself instead of getting a re-furbished replacement from t-mobile. I looked all over but can't find a replacement ear pc. at all. It would be really cool if anybody know a place to get these type of pcs. Thanks in advance.
Come on guys. You mean to tell me that nobody on this forum knows where to get replacement parts. I find that hard to believe.
Thanks for the help. Lol
Mike,
If nobody has replied, then I guarantee you that nobody who has read your question knows where to find that part.
Now, there are a number of places that sell some types of replacement parts for the HD2...things like digitizers/screens, outer shells, buttons, etc, but I've never seen an item like the speaker you need sold through any distributor. That's the kind of part that rarely finds it's way into normal distribution channels, and so your best bet is to find a junked HD2 that doesn't work for some other reason, but has no problem with the earpiece, and then it would just be up to you to extract the component you need and pop it into your unit.
You can just do a regular google search for "HD2 replacement parts" to find the standard outlets for that type of thing, but I honestly doubt any of them will have exactly what you're looking for.
a few weeks ago I remember seeing a bricked hd2 for sale on ebay for parts. perhaps you can check ebay.
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UncleMike1 said:
Thanks for the help. Lol
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whoa, slow down UncleMike. At least 48 before getting excited. Im trying to fine the tiny LED cover for the back of my phone or just a whole rear plastic. So far this guy tells me he can get whatever. Cellular Parts USA. Give it a shot. Best of luck.
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whoa, slow down UncleMike. At least 48 before getting excited. Im trying to fine the tiny LED cover for the back of my phone or just a whole rear plastic. So far this guy tells me he can get whatever. Cellular Parts USA. Give it a shot. Best of luck.
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yeah that will be ideal if that guy can get he earpiece for it...he's got some for other models anyway. I note that he's got the pic and the title messed up for the HD2, it's listed as the "Touch HD2", with a pic of a TouchHD...and he's using the HD2 pic for the HD Mini lol.
Thanks everyone. I'll try the cell parts website that was mentioned and if that doesn't work I'll just do a claim on my insurance and get a functional refurbished one. It sucks, but what are you gonna do. I frown uppon refurbished phones. Lol. Thanks again guys for the responses.
www dot htcrepairparts dot com/internal-speaker-front-for-htc-hd-p-3043.html

ports on back of phone?

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?
ranchosteve said:
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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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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