[Q] Can't use GPS? - Desire General

Hi everyone, i've been having problems with my GPS on my HTC Desire a8181 here and I just don't dont understand why.
The phone I had before (HTC Touch Diamond 2) had GPS as well and although it wasnt as powerful a phone as this baby, it actually got the job done for me.
My phone is rooted and "S-OFF"ed.
I bought this phone and since the day i got it i couldn't get GPS to work... ever!
I am using the LeeDroid 2.3d rom
I have tried all of the roms and just can't get it to work.
I even changed the gps.conf file to the asia pool as I am located in Bangladesh.
I get 0 views and 0 locks on GPS test
I would really appreciate any type of help as I have done everything i could to get it done, and paid a lot of money to get this phone!
Thanks in advance!

If it never worked it's most likely hardware related. Did it work on stock unrooted rom?
If not, Ruu and send back to hTc.
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Htc Desire
Yes you can use gps but depend upon the version and screen resolution.
If you download high resolution application it wan't run. and it also depends upon the version.

Well i never really tried it on stock, but im guessing the gps.conf file in the stock is going to be set to the europe pool while im in asia =/ so i don't think its gonna be any better

? I used gps test and gps status... and i don't think it has to do with the resolution??

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vanished apps/Radio issues

Hi,
I am using DJ DROID v1.0-R1 BETA - with HTC Sense - HD 720p - base 2.04
Whenever I back up from nandroid or connect to pc for a file transfer my applications downloaded from the marketplace vanish. Still showing installed however , widgets dont load?
Secondly I sometimes try to make calls and just get a beep then the call ends?Using DJ Droid Beta - New Radio 32.41.00.32U_5.08.00.04
Any suggestions help appreciated
mintyDuck
MintyDuck said:
Hi,
I am using DJ DROID v1.0-R1 BETA - with HTC Sense - HD 720p - base 2.04
Whenever I back up from nandroid or connect to pc for a file transfer my applications downloaded from the marketplace vanish. Still showing installed however , widgets dont load?
Secondly I sometimes try to make calls and just get a beep then the call ends?Using DJ Droid Beta - New Radio 32.41.00.32U_5.08.00.04
Any suggestions help appreciated
mintyDuck
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I've tried the cryogen6 Rom - first call went out fine - then loss of network and the phone wont find anynetwork.
Helpio........
MintyDuck
I've downgraded my radio and gone back to PAYS 2.1
Too many probs with Froyo at the moment from wrong locale, market not working, laggy scrolling, gps and location not working, flaky wifi, etc
I appreciate what the modders are doing but froyo is not ready for daily use yet.
sbdags said:
I've downgraded my radio and gone back to PAYS 2.1
Too many probs with Froyo at the moment from wrong locale, market not working, laggy scrolling, gps and location not working, flaky wifi, etc
I appreciate what the modders are doing but froyo is not ready for daily use yet.
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Howgh. It is as you said. Froyo is for masochists.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Working with Froyo since last week.
It's almost perfect. Radio is working correctly and functionality has been tried in deep. I've just found that orientation sensor is not precise as in 2.1. And I'm using: DJ Droid, A2SD+, Odexed. No problem with nandroid backups, nor with pc connection, nor with radio.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
i have installed the new radio 2.0 and it network locked my phone so got a new 1 from orange tried installing the defrost 2.0 stable with the new radio from rom manager and again it has network locked my phone.
what is going wrong?
orange will suspect something if i keep going back with the same problem.
killerkilley said:
i have installed the new radio 2.0 and it network locked my phone so got a new 1 from orange tried installing the defrost 2.0 stable with the new radio from rom manager and again it has network locked my phone.
what is going wrong?
orange will suspect something if i keep going back with the same problem.
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Well I've no idea whats going on , I went back to last nights back up reflashed the radio and its been fine. However I am not convinced.
My phone was locked to tmobile I got an unlock code of ebay for £8 killer , cant be locked now so I am happy with that.
I am going to try the other froyo release's I think it maybe something to do with Orange - the coverage is poor at work and maybe froyo isnt reattaching to the network once it loses coverage (i worked in the industry)
One thing baffles me , where and why do my widegts detach and disappear when I mount the phone as an memory stick for videos?
MintyDuck
guys with the Locking issue >> Its not a UK network standard radio so you will always get sim locked, you need an unlock code to change your radio..
LeeDroid said:
guys with the Locking issue >> Its not a UK network standard radio so you will always get sim locked, you need an unlock code to change your radio..
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Yeah I am having problems with the radio performance so Im going back to a stock one on a 2.2 Rom. Dont mind the loss of HD video.
Cheers for advice folks
Minty
MintyDuck said:
Well I've no idea whats going on , I went back to last nights back up reflashed the radio and its been fine. However I am not convinced.
My phone was locked to tmobile I got an unlock code of ebay for £8 killer , cant be locked now so I am happy with that.
I am going to try the other froyo release's I think it maybe something to do with Orange - the coverage is poor at work and maybe froyo isnt reattaching to the network once it loses coverage (i worked in the industry)
One thing baffles me , where and why do my widegts detach and disappear when I mount the phone as an memory stick for videos?
MintyDuck
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they probably disappear cause of apps2sd

GPS on desire

Am i doing something wrong or am i right to believe that the gps on the desire is pretty pants?
I have tried testing it several times on different journeys and i can't say that its reliable. I never had a problem when navigating using my son ericsson w900 with a bluetooth gps reciever. but this is just.......... i makes me want to throw the phone out the car window!
The desire is always losing gps signal, and im not 100% sure here but it seems to work better when its not plugged into the car charger but then we all know about the battery.. the phone locks onto gps whenever it wants to. ive used the gps test app and it doesnt really tell me much more than what i already know.
im using a stock unbranded desire.
can anyone clarify what the problem is here?
thanks.
Maybe you have an athermal windshield and something goes wrong. Have you tested the gps out of the car?
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i found the gps to be excellent when i was on stock rom
since i rooted and flashed custom roms i havent really used gps
I find the GPS to be brilliant. I get a GPS signal even indoors and only have small windows.
Mmm maybe ill give htc a call.. i cnt be arsed to send it off again though pffffff..
Do u guys use google nav?
I use the gps all the time and it's very precise and fast.
Maybe you have some specific problem that you need to fix.
since moving to r5/r6 (was fine on stock and mcr 3.1) mine;s crappy. 10 minute walk into work and normally it would lock on within seconds of leaving the house, now it goes 0/6, 0/8, 0/9, 0/10 - until i'm almost in work. about 6-7 minutes of walking till it finds me. that's pretty pathetic really.
when it locks on it's fine. problem is, i went from 100% to 85% since during my 8 minute walk trying to get the damn thing working. if i was driving i'd be going in one direction waiting for the damn thing to kick in before it tells me which direction i should take
I have found that the Desire with the Telstra ROM on it has some what inaccurate GPS. I know the GPS with most Desires is excellent, but the Desire with Telstra has had GPS issues from day one. It didn't even work when they first released the device. Wondering if a stock rom being flashed over the Telstra one would fix the issue.
I am sure if it is their ROM that is causing the problem, that flashing a different, stock ROM would fix the issues?
GPS on my Desire is excellent, fast lock and very precise. Drains the battery rapidly though
Yep my gps is bang on.. connects almost instantly and is precise.
..sent from my Nokia 3310 using voodoo...
siliconaddict said:
GPS on my Desire is excellent, fast lock and very precise. Drains the battery rapidly though
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Same here! My Desire is locking fast and it's very precise on the roads... I'm using unbranded Desire with stock 2.1-update1
A bit off topic here, but i would like to ask, if i wanna install a different GPS software on the Desire that is not being downloaded via the market, do i need to have my phone rooted?
mazinya said:
A bit off topic here, but i would like to ask, if i wanna install a different GPS software on the Desire that is not being downloaded via the market, do i need to have my phone rooted?
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Shouldn't have to. As far as I know no commercial Android apps require root access.
I use GPS Essentials to get a view of what my Desire can see.
I found that it helps having the data connection ON. I guess that's what the A (assisted) in AGPS does: -)
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Torben said:
I use GPS Essentials to get a view of what my Desire can see.
I found that it helps having the data connection ON. I guess that's what the A (assisted) in AGPS does: -)
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GPS Status is the only app
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.eclipsim.gpsstatus2
The most recent update uses geoid height for altitude, which afaik no other app does, so the altitude reading wherever you are should be damn accurate
Yeah cant complain either, gps usally always works alright both in copilot and waze etc.. sometimes it can take time to lock in but its rare and it depends where u are.
and i use this program to check status, its the best one ive used so far.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.chartcross.gpstest
Mine doesnt connect when plugged into car charger, i guess this doesnt happen to anyone else?

[Q] GPS repair on CM7 - Any good repair shops?

Hey you guys
I need some help with my HTC Desire.
A while ago my GPS stopped working. It won't get a fix no matter what I try, in any app (maps, GPS test etc).
I've since rooted it and now using CyanogenMod 7. It's still not working. I assume it's a hardware malfunction. The GPS hasn't worked since my screen was replaced a few months ago by HTC.
My question is:
1. Is there anything left for me to try??
2. Does anyone know any repair places that will
a: fix my rooted phone with my CM7 ROM?
b: do it pretty quickly in a few days tops?
I would love to know if I can fix it. Many thanks to everyone that's read my post.
Jonny
Send it to HTC to get it repaired. Just remember to use an RUU
Download an app called GPS status and toolbox.
Reset the GPS and download the data (using that app).
I found it helped mine.
I have a slightly different issue.
Helped with the locking though.
Im running cm7 rc1 and Im having problems with GPS not working.
Sent from my HTC Desire CDMA using XDA App

Problems with google maps, he remains paralyzed searching gps..

like the thread title says i have this problem.. my google maps is always "searching for gps" in the Navigation function
few threads ago i was posted a problem with GPS STATUS or GPS TEST...
They were not finding any satellite...
later with the help of @superstick1 & @blbean i was fixed it... now these apk finds even 7 satellites!!!!(often LOL)
but Navigation continues without work.... some suggestion?
i was tested:
1-reinstall the apk. (not fixed my problem)
2-erase data caché OF THE APP only (not solved my problem)
3-fix gps sat. with gps status(not solved)but 5 satellites found...
4-use FASTERFIX.apk and then restart my machine (not solved)
EDIT: ufff! i´m desperate more tries:
5-flashed another recommened rom from coredroid thread: 12.28g.60.140f_26.05.05.27_M3 (orange uk)but its weird because i´m living in spain (orange es) (NOT SOLVED MY TROUBLE)
6-flashed another kernel: from leedroid 2.2.9 to my current BUZZ 1.3.8.3 1.2 GHZ MAX(NOT SOLVED)
I AM GRATEFUL FOR YOUR HELP BOYS (OR GIRLS )
Have you tried using a different rom and/or kernel?
TheLordVimes said:
Have you tried using a different rom and/or kernel?
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is the last thing that i desire to do.... because i´m a coredroid lover)
Before it wanted to try to save this rom (the one that is in my syg) in addition I have the recommended radio
more suggestions? thank´s
no one knows the problem?¿¿?
i tried that @lordvimes was recommended me, change the kernel but the problem persists now i have buzz kernel 1.3.8.3 version
Hi SERGI.3210
We meet again. Lol. I notice from my own experience that if we often reboot our phone, the GPS state will be restarted. And hence it will take some time for the GPS to work again.
For example, I have once flashed LeeDrOid' v2.2.2 in the past few months(first time), and I got a fix very quickly. It will be within 5-15 seconds? At most it will take is 30 seconds. However, after I reboot for whatever reason(I forgot, but I am not flashing anything else), and the GPS takes more time to get a fix again. The situation got worsen when I am in the car to get a fix. Took about 5-10 minutes??
But after some time, tolerating such slow fix(I know, its annoying) it suddenly get back to normal again. Which means I can get a fix very fast again.
Many has recommended the use of GPS Status app to clear A-GPS data and then download them back again. It works for them it seems, but in some to a large extent, it did not really work for me.
Maybe you can try Ulysee Gizmos app from the market? It has the capability to download A-GPS data as well. Recently I try using it and it seems to fix my problem once again. When was it? Last two days ago. Lol. Now it still work fine. Hopefully this continues.
I am still use GPS Status to get A-GPS data. Which means I am using both of them at the same time. Probably both apps does fires out some solutions? Haha. Me not sure but you can try.
Cheers mate. =)
superstick1 said:
Hi SERGI.3210
We meet again. Lol. I notice from my own experience that if we often reboot our phone, the GPS state will be restarted. And hence it will take some time for the GPS to work again.
For example, I have once flashed LeeDrOid' v2.2.2 in the past few months(first time), and I got a fix very quickly. It will be within 5-15 seconds? At most it will take is 30 seconds. However, after I reboot for whatever reason(I forgot, but I am not flashing anything else), and the GPS takes more time to get a fix again. The situation got worsen when I am in the car to get a fix. Took about 5-10 minutes??
But after some time, tolerating such slow fix(I know, its annoying) it suddenly get back to normal again. Which means I can get a fix very fast again.
Many has recommended the use of GPS Status app to clear A-GPS data and then download them back again. It works for them it seems, but in some to a large extent, it did not really work for me.
Maybe you can try Ulysee Gizmos app from the market? It has the capability to download A-GPS data as well. Recently I try using it and it seems to fix my problem once again. When was it? Last two days ago. Lol. Now it still work fine. Hopefully this continues.
I am still use GPS Status to get A-GPS data. Which means I am using both of them at the same time. Probably both apps does fires out some solutions? Haha. Me not sure but you can try.
Cheers mate. =)
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hey buddy!! how are you?!
okay i´m going to test this:
-1-clear A-GPS data of the gps status.apk AGAIN....if not solves:
-2-download Ulyse gizmos.apk and try it...if not solves:
-3-I will go to area discovered to trying... if not solves... maybe i will go to reinstall the all the apk relationed with GPS..and if it not solves that
-4-I believe that I will think of burning my DHD.. lolololololol
thank´s for you usefuls posts man..
see you soon here
EDIT: i tried to install another GPS NAVIGATOR (sygic) BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS... i´m really sure that the problem its that my device finds gps when he wants And if it is clouded less still
I am fine here thanks. Getting ready for work now.
In your case, the problem is nothing to do with the navigation software but your GPS cannot get a fix. It may due to hardware failure.
If the situation persist, probably you should consider sending your device to HTC for a check. But make sure you turn back your phone into normal state first. (i.e. unroot your phone)
i pretty much have the same problem ...
5+ mins to lock my position ..
RcMixHD 5.5 and a changed radio... i will just burn it..
superstick1 said:
I am fine here thanks. Getting ready for work now.
In your case, the problem is nothing to do with the navigation software but your GPS cannot get a fix. It may due to hardware failure.
If the situation persist, probably you should consider sending your device to HTC for a check. But make sure you turn back your phone into normal state first. (i.e. unroot your phone)
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with gps status and ulise gizmo, gets fix but ONLY WHEN THE DEVICE WANTS
edit:i´m going to try CM7.0.2 and test gps again but i´m Considering to take it to the technical service....
So you finally got a fix? Congrats!
Yea, try to send it to HTC for a check. By the way, again, remember to unroot your phone first before sending to them.
superstick1 said:
So you finally got a fix? Congrats!
Yea, try to send it to HTC for a check. By the way, again, remember to unroot your phone first before sending to them.
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good night buddy!!!!
i have soo good noticesx100000000000
THAKE THIS:
gps status:found 8 or 9 sat.
fixed in 62 segs.
google maps:working perfectly!
finding gps at the moment
15 meters position error max. (better than my htc hero)
THE MEDICINE:
1--Though I feel sorry very much I had that flahs another CUSTOM ROM
2--Then I´VE flashed the recommended radio and was foun 3 or 4 sat...
3--and the most important: flash the RIL for this radio in this moment i was found 8 or 9 sat.!!!
the only one thing that i don´t like (nothing nothing) is the custom rom:
RCmix 6.1.0.1 (ported from desire s)
i´m COREDROID LOVER and RCMIX seems too simple but i preffer the good performance before beauty things...
Nevertheless when it does a few kilometres and tested well the GPS I will try with Leedroid (froyo) to see if I obtain the same results
Good for you buddy!
Usually if you got a fix pretty quick, it will have errors ranging to 30-50 meters(that is from what I obverse based on my device that locks within 5-15, max 30 seconds). Then it will adjust overtime. Well, still better than doesn't get a fix at all.
Hmm.. RCMis HD6.1.0.1? The Evolutionary Sense ROM? I have not try that yet.. plan to try after my exam. Currently concentrating on my exam for this month. Also quite satisfied with my current flashed LeeDrOid v2.2.3 ROM now. Lol.
Probably will be trying Miui too. I would prefer staying with Sense ROM as there is unlikely to have Premium Navigation in Non-sense ROM. If I would to try other GPS apps, I will have to pay for it. Premium Navigation is free for life for me in Malaysia + Singapore. Also finding addresses with it is easier, unlike other GPS app.(i.e. cannot search address). Probably due to the names of addresses here. Here uses Malay names and not English.
Good for you buddy!
Usually if you got a fix pretty quick, it will have errors ranging to 30-50 meters(that is from what I obverse based on my device that locks within 5-15, max 30 seconds). Then it will adjust overtime. Well, still better than doesn't get a fix at all.
Hmm.. RCMis HD6.1.0.1? The Evolutionary Sense ROM? I have not try that yet.. plan to try after my exam. Currently concentrating on my exam for this month. Also quite satisfied with my current flashed LeeDrOid v2.2.3 ROM now. Lol.
Probably will be trying Miui too. I would prefer staying with Sense ROM as there is unlikely to have Premium Navigation in Non-sense ROM. If I would to try other GPS apps, I will have to pay for it. Premium Navigation is free for life for me in Malaysia + Singapore. Also finding addresses with it is easier, unlike other GPS app.(i.e. cannot search address). Probably due to the names of addresses here. Here uses Malay names and not English.
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i want to go back leedroid 2.2.3 me too and test gps again
certainly you tested with this ROM kalagas theme?? its so so so cool!!! see you later i'm working hhaahah
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Nope, I did not. the only thing i add on is the power widgets on my notification bar. Wanted to flash kalagas theme but decided that I will try flashing them next time in future. Once reboot later GPS cannot work again.
superstick1 said:
Once reboot later GPS cannot work again.
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it seems the never ending story... LOL
thake this gift for your help! (pressed your thanks button) you winned it

[Q] HTC One V - Problems with 3G connection :(

Hi there,
my girlfriend has some problems with the 3G connection of her HTC One V, hopefully one of you can help us
She´s using an o2 simcard in her One V. If the One V is powered on for some hours/mintues at a time it happens that the 3G connection isn´t working any longer?
You can still see the H(SDPA) / E(DGE) symbol in the topbar, but nothing is working?
If she turns off and on her mobile connection, nothing happens.... 3G is still not working.
The only way to get the 3G connection working again is to turn the flight mode on and off again. After that everything is working as usual.
(A reboot is also working)
As I got my HTC Desire 2 1/2 years ago I had the same problem,... after an android update everything was working as it should.
But these 3G problems are really quite annoying
Is there anybody out there who has (had) the same problems?
She´s using the HTC stock android 4.0.
Hopefully it´s not a hardware defect
Thanks for your answers so far.
Greetz
X-Cident
x-cident said:
Hi there,
my girlfriend has some problems with the 3G connection of her HTC One V, hopefully one of you can help us
She´s using an o2 simcard in her One V. If the One V is powered on for some hours/mintues at a time it happens that the 3G connection isn´t working any longer?
You can still see the H(SDPA) / E(DGE) symbol in the topbar, but nothing is working?
If she turns off and on her mobile connection, nothing happens.... 3G is still not working.
The only way to get the 3G connection working again is to turn the flight mode on and off again. After that everything is working as usual.
(A reboot is also working)
As I got my HTC Desire 2 1/2 years ago I had the same problem,... after an android update everything was working as it should.
But these 3G problems are really quite annoying
Is there anybody out there who has (had) the same problems?
She´s using the HTC stock android 4.0.
Hopefully it´s not a hardware defect
Thanks for your answers so far.
Greetz
X-Cident
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Try to change the sim card(preferably of a diff operator) and post in the q and a:thumbup:
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that´s not so easy because she has a contract with o2 ...
I don´t believe that this is a hardware error, because after booking in into the cellphone network everything works as it should... but then after some time it suddenly happens that the 3G network is dead
i have to ask, but is the back cover on?
of course, back cover is on. I also don´t think that this has something to do with the back cover (or any other hardware) because like i just said after switching the flightmode on and off everything works as it should ... i´ve googled in the meantime and I found some other people who are also on android devices and they´re having the same problem.
here´s a german article of people who´re having the same problem
http://petitionen.com/p/internet-vverbindungsprobleme-bei-android-smartphones/sign
This also confirm my doubts... I had the same behavior on my old HTC Desire ... but after I´ve flashed another rom everything has worked perfectly
seems to be an android specific problem
x-cident said:
that´s not so easy because she has a contract with o2 ...
I don´t believe that this is a hardware error, because after booking in into the cellphone network everything works as it should... but then after some time it suddenly happens that the 3G network is dead
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Its not gsm, right?? You can't get a sim from somewhere , out it temporarily and try?
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it´s a GSM smartphone...
well, actually i have no chance to try another simcard in the phone...
Moved to Q&A. Please ask all questions there.
Could it be possible that the problem is due to the baseband version her One V is using?
If I remember right i´ve upgraded the radio rom, too when i was flashing my Desire 2 years ago. After the whole flashing procedure the error was gone?
I had the same problem. REBOOT and it worked again
Edit: if you're saying that this happens occasionally you'll have to bare with it. Mine happened every 20 days or so
Sent from my HTC One V using xda premium
It happens almost every day
x-cident said:
It happens almost every day
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have you try using another carrier? or is your phone primo c?
If the phone is locked to a carrier he can't use another sim to get service I think he's trying to say, so sim from another carrier is out of the question.
BeyondExistence said:
If the phone is locked to a carrier he can't use another sim to get service I think he's trying to say, so sim from another carrier is out of the question.
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well, i mean if he can temporarily change sim with his/her friend just to make sure what's wrong..
the phone isn´t locked to the carrier, but i don´t want to buy a new simcard just to make sure if the phone is working correctly. I´ve already thought about installing a custom rom.
Can anyone advise a good custom rom for One V which is working correctly with all functions? (Maybe a Jellybean Rom?)
Thanks so far!
x-cident said:
the phone isn´t locked to the carrier, but i don´t want to buy a new simcard just to make sure if the phone is working correctly. I´ve already thought about installing a custom rom.
Can anyone advise a good custom rom for One V which is working correctly with all functions? (Maybe a Jellybean Rom?)
Thanks so far!
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Try using myONEv 5.0 FX, with latest Titanium-KISS kernel...:good:
news???
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Having the same problem, but for me 3G tries to launch, but when i start using it, it falls back to HSDPA.
Help needed.
manguvana said:
Having the same problem, but for me 3G tries to launch, but when i start using it, it falls back to HSDPA.
Help needed.
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Are you sure HSDPA means falling back? Imho it's only a type of 3G and it is really fine if you see H for mobile data mode. I might be wrong or this might be treated differently by country/operator.
kvestas said:
Are you sure HSDPA means falling back? Imho it's only a type of 3G and it is really fine if you see H for mobile data mode. I might be wrong or this might be treated differently by country/operator.
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As i only reach about 80 kb/s down speed and it does show 3G logo from time to time, but it turns back to H, when i try to use it.

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