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Why wifi may use more battery? screen shots inside...

Here are some screen shots, tests were done with nothing sycning and screen off for 10 minutes, I even checked to see if any app was set to " sync on wifi only" . Now when wifi is on, it seems to sleep less and use more cpu until the " turn wifi off when screen off" kicks in. So if you are using your phone off and on before wifi turns off, you will kill your battery much faster.
Edit, these pics are from FC24 ICS leak, Im on CM9a3 FD16 kernel FD19 modem atm and same applies for this setup.
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I thought this was common sense but i'm sure it'll help others. Thanks
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locoboi187 said:
I thought this was common sense but i'm sure it'll help others. Thanks
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Could you elaborate on which part is common sense?
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locoboi187 said:
I thought this was common sense but i'm sure it'll help others. Thanks
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no, if anything, the radio will cost more battery because it's constantly looking for signal.

Live in a low signal area like I do and turn off wifi in the house, see what happens.

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Live in a low signal area like I do and turn off wifi in the house, see what happens.
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This
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I think you guys are wrong, even when wifi is on the phone is connected (or searching for a signal). What this test is saying, is if you arnt using your phone (pulling data from 3g (having nothing to do with your signal)) you should have better battery then when wifi is on and you arnt pulling data.
example here, full wifi signal, but no cell signal, and Ill lose battery faster at this point, then say if I had full wifi and full cell signal. So what Im saying is no matter what your signal is like, when the phone is sleeping and you have wifi on, it will stay awake (wake lock) which will use more battery, period. As you can see when on 3g it sleeps most of the time. Ive done the test in low signal and good signal areas, and every time when 3g is on and sleeping it uses less battery.
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Good, thorough testing.
What I see here in simple terms:
Wifi on while actively using data(screen off/on and sync, or active usage) is going to be better on battery versus 3g/4g.
Wifi on while NOT actively using data, is causing some sort of wakelock which is not allowing the device to sleep properly. Thus reducing battery life, because its trying to do something, and not succeeding
Solution: If you are going to be using the device more than leaving it idle, use wifi. If you are the "I check every few minutes for texts and that's it" or "I use xda app or twitter every few minutes, but otherwise screen is off" kind of person, then use 3g.
If you can, turn off all data connections when not actively using data. This depends on if you let your phone sync or not though.
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You guys are my boyzz but...I think I have to disagree on this one. 6 hours idle on wifi while I was sleeping. Data was on as well
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JohnCorleone said:
You guys are my boyzz but...I think I have to disagree on this one. 6 hours idle on wifi while I was sleeping. Data was on as well
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I agree. Every time wifi is on, the battery usage is much lower than when using a 3g/4g radio.
I think every single wifi vs. cellular radio comment to this point in my 4 years of using smartphones was in favor of wifi. Without exception.
Seeing this thread makes me wonder if the OP was drunk.

OK, I made sense of this..OP was using CM9 which does use more battery while idle on wifi supposedly. I am not sure if that's been fixed because I haven't flashed CM9 on this phone yet.
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Don't be so rash and I believe this applies to cm9 unless that screen shot that John uploaded is cm9 which I doubt. I noticed myself that leaving wifi on will stop my phone from going to deep sleep also. This issue seems to be more ROM specific and not the usual general practice.
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I've been using cm9 a2 for about a month or so, and it's been nearly perfect for me.
I can report that the standby power consumption without a doubt has been no different from gb roms. That is to say about 1% battery per hour of standby on wifi or 3g (with full bars; much more drain with less bars.)

im0rtalz said:
Don't be so rash and I believe this applies to cm9 unless that screen shot that John uploaded is cm9 which I doubt. I noticed myself that leaving wifi on will stop my phone from going to deep sleep also. This issue seems to be more ROM specific and not the usual general practice.
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Yup, he did state he was on CM9 in the post and I most certainly am not. It is more ROM specific as you mentioned imOrtalz
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My battery life is just like op. Wifi keeps my phone awake and killa my battery life compared to 3g and 4g.Calk FC10 ics.
Only thing running is gmail sync, everything else is set to update when used. No g+ or fb either.
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phatmanxxl said:
Live in a low signal area like I do and turn off wifi in the house, see what happens.
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Very true. Before my girlfriend, who lives in the sticks, got an Airave, I would lose 5-7% PER HOUR while idle on 3G. If I wanted my phone to last (almost the whole day) off the charger I would have to put it in airplane mode when not in use.
I would say if you have excellent 3G reception it wouldn't be much of a difference either way.

I have an airave in my apartment and still get better battery when on wifi.
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funcrusher said:
Could you elaborate on which part is common sense?
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If apps are set to sync with wifi radio on then it'll try to sync even when wifi sleep policy is set to be "off" when the screen is off. Thus the app will keep trying and therefore battery life shrinks
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Hopefully when we get kernel source this will be straightened out. I am running CM9 on my Nexus with a screen off profile of 400/200 wheatley governor (great for screen off battery life.) Hopefully when we get that source we can have more governor options.
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Wifi on all night using cm9 alpha 3
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Sprint people: GNex > ET?

Hi guys, I am wondering if the GNex is turning out to be better or worse than the Epic Touch in terms of radio performance and data speeds, dropped calls, etc.
There have been so many complaints about the GSM GNex that I am wondering how good or bad the Sprint version is...thanks.
Also, if anyone coming from the Photon cares to comment on the differences, that would be great too.

WiFi is similar. I'll have a good idea on 3g performance tonight. I only tested the e4gt data at night. Lol
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Overstew said:
WiFi is similar. I'll have a good idea on 3g performance tonight. I only tested the e4gt data at night. Lol
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Should you put quotes around "performance" when referring to Sprint 3G?

martonikaj said:
Should you put quotes around "performance" when referring to Sprint 3G?
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Call me lucky, but I pull higher than 2 mbps on sprints 3g. If I can find out how to take screenies on this on stock rooted. Lol
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Uh, can the GN make your bicycle fly? Didn't think so. ET FTW.
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Call me lucky, but I pull higher than 2 mbps on sprints 3g. If I can find out how to take screenies on this on stock rooted. Lol
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If you have the gnex just volume down + power. Stock feature for ICS
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My Wi-Fi is very similar. At my place my 3g speeds on E4gt are abysmal. Gave my wife my e4gt so I still have it to test. Just ran it in same position in same room. E4gt 366kbps/down 338 kbps/up. Awful. Nexus 2.2mbps/down 750kbps/up. Significantly better.
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OK here's my speed now. It's slightly better than et4g.
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farmer312 said:
My Wi-Fi is very similar. At my place my 3g speeds on E4gt are abysmal. Gave my wife my e4gt so I still have it to test. Just ran it in same position in same room. E4gt 366kbps/down 338 kbps/up. Awful. Nexus 2.2mbps/down 750kbps/up. Significantly better.
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Wow, that's encouraging.
And what do you think of the screen? How does it look off-axis?
Also, anyone care to comment on battery life?

ronnienyc said:
Wow, that's encouraging.
And what do you think of the screen? How does it look off-axis?
Also, anyone care to comment on battery life?
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Battery life is pretty good, but bear in mind most of us Sprint users are on stock.
I got down to 85% with ~40 mins screen on time, watching netflix entire time on WiFi.
EDIT: 720p screen is beautiful!!!! Haven't even tried MHL adapter yet.

Stock rooted flashed a trinit kernel and left the rest alone for now.
Granted not stock kernel....but still shows good =)
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Does the browser properly reflow the text when pinch / zooming?
And has anyone actually found a vendor which takes that Google Wallet? ;-)

ronnienyc said:
Does the browser properly reflow the text when pinch / zooming?
And has anyone actually found a vendor which takes that Google Wallet? ;-)
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Just checked the browser. Stock browser doesn't do this, but I use Dolpin HD and it works fine. Haven't tried Chrome yet.

This is my review.
Overall design is very similar but I like the design of the Galaxy Nexus much better. Both are great phones but in my eyes the GNexus is the better of the two. Despite the talk about a poor GPU this phone runs all the same games as my E4GT with 0 lag and it even looks better thanks to the superior screen. Call quality and all sound is great. The speaker is fine, it just plays louder with better quality audio like it should and if you try to play low quality audio it of course is low volume. I have not experienced any issues with the device in particular and I am happy about my decision to switch. Battery life is great!
If you have any other Sprint device I highly recommend making the switch!
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Does the browser properly reflow the text when pinch / zooming?
And has anyone actually found a vendor which takes that Google Wallet? ;-)
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That has never been a feature of AOSP browsers.
Has anyone tried the James Bond Kernel?
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farmer312 said:
My Wi-Fi is very similar. At my place my 3g speeds on E4gt are abysmal. Gave my wife my e4gt so I still have it to test. Just ran it in same position in same room. E4gt 366kbps/down 338 kbps/up. Awful. Nexus 2.2mbps/down 750kbps/up. Significantly better.
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Unless you are in a non 4G area you have to take into account that your area is pushed more of the 3G bandwidth. Now as far as the Galaxy Nexus goes Sprint is pushing more 3G bandwidth to our devices because of the fact LTE is not yet active but don't be surprised when LTE in your area is up that your 3G speeds take a dive. I am in Dallas and my E4GT wouldn't even go anywhere on 3G with even full bars. This device on the other hand flys on 3G but because of what I stated above. The same is true for all iPhone's because they don't have 4G.

Here's my speeds in Houston Texas
Sucks big time!
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Speeds in las Vegas are around 1-1.5mbps almost the same compare to my iphone 4S screen is nice but camera idk. We'll see how it goes after a week of use
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latinoboi30 said:
Here's my speeds in Houston Texas
Sucks big time!
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Not a Gnex issue though, that's just crappy Sprint 3G for you. Should be called 2G.

ssconceptz said:
Not a Gnex issue though, that's just crappy Sprint 3G for you. Should be called 2G.
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Yeah I figured it was a network issue. It was like that on my og epic 4g and could get 4g mist times on it. But I'm assuming that u can't get 4g on the galaxy nexus until LTE is actually turned on correct?
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latinoboi30 said:
Here's my speeds in Houston Texas
Sucks big time!
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Actually, when I was on Sprint I would have been happy to pull that speed consistently on 3G compared to the speeds I was getting. lol
Their crappy ping times don't help either.

latinoboi30 said:
Here's my speeds in Houston Texas
Sucks big time!
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ouch that's rough... I can pull 200kbps down/up on T-Mobile EDGE lol.
I don't remember Sprint 3G being THAT bad when I had my Evo 4G. Guess that was pre-iPhone though...

Where The F Is My Nexus OTA Update? L710VPLG8!

I have had three over the air updates since I took my Nexus out of the box. I am finding out that there is a better OTA for people that live in LTE areas. Like LG8 or LG9?
Is this true? How can I update my phone now? I don't won't to root I just want apply the factory update like via zip file or something.
My phone keeps picking 3G over 4G. For instance when I go upstairs its 4G but when I go downstairs its 3G. This is so frustrating because I know the 4G signal is still good enough to stay on.
Does anyone know of a way to force LTE only on the Nexus or how to get the MLS Code without rooting? I might be able to adjust it from the inner settings.
Guys I really need some help here because this LTE experience I am having really blows.
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needspractice said:
I have had three over the air updates since I took my Nexus out of the box. I am finding out that there is a better OTA for people that live in LTE areas. Like LG8 or LG9?
Is this true? How can I update my phone now? I don't won't to root I just want apply the factory update like via zip file or something.
My phone keeps picking 3G over 4G. For instance when I go upstairs its 4G but when I go downstairs its 3G. This is so frustrating because I know the 4G signal is still good enough to stay on.
Does anyone know of a way to force LTE only on the Nexus or how to get the MLS Code without rooting? I might be able to adjust it from the inner settings.
Guys I really need some help here because this LTE experience I am having really blows.
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You are confusing the L710VPLG8 update that Sprint is rolling out for the Galaxy S 3, a completely different device, with whatever the latest update is for the Galaxy Nexus. (I am no expert on the Gnex, but I was the one who advised you about that firmware version over in the Sprint GS3 General Forum. You posted your question in the wrong forum since it turns out that you actually have a Galaxy Nexus.)

Where the f is your brain... its not even even the same model number. The gnex is the SPH-L700 not 710.... and the latest update is FG01.
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I wasn't asking for that exact rom I was meaning where is my equivalent fix because the FG01 is a piece of s***.
So put that in your pipe and smoke it jack a**.
I can be in the same house and get full 4G bars and full 3G bars and I can see the phone fighting to figure out which one and guess what it chooses f-ing 3G.
There must be a sophisticated fix to this.
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needspractice said:
I wasn't asking for that exact rom I was meaning where is my equivalent fix because the FG01 is a piece of s***.
So put that in your pipe and smoke it jack a**.
I can be in the same house and get full 4G bars and full 3G bars and I can see the phone fighting to figure out which one and guess what it chooses f-ing 3G.
There must be a sophisticated fix to this.
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Yeah there is jack ass... flash a custom ROM and put it in LTE only mode.
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I didn't won't to root my phone bit** a** trick. I put that all over my posts.
But it might be my only option so thanks.
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I didn't won't to root my phone bit** a** trick. I put that all over my posts.
But it might be my only option so thanks.
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Heh... and your on this site why? So you can call people names attempting to help you? Most if not all people on this site are rooted or are looking to achieve such get with the program.
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I didn't call people names. I was just upset and cussed like millions of people do everyday. You are the one who started it by saying where the F is my brain. I didn't direct my anger at any particular person but you did. Scroll up and read for yourself that you are clearly in the wrong.
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I didn't call people names. I was just upset and cussed like millions of people do everyday. You are the one who started it by saying where the F is my brain. I didn't direct my anger at any particular person but you did. Scroll up and read for yourself that you are clearly in the wrong.
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ē_ê I was simply restating your question where the f... so no you started it.
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lol.
just to let you know, i have made great friends with people that ive met in worse first meetings than this.
i googled your question for you, and this was the first result http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824107

Uber you are so full of it , why don't you finish your statement ... is your brain? I never mentioned my brain in my original statement you brought that up making it personal. I never directed my comments to anyone in my original statement. You are just in a hole so deep you will do anything to get out.
As far as the link goes I'll check that out and get back to you hopefully it helps.
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Simms u a funny guy and yes I have already posted in that thread with no avail. Still awaiting answers.
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needspractice said:
I have had three over the air updates since I took my Nexus out of the box. I am finding out that there is a better OTA for people that live in LTE areas. Like LG8 or LG9?
Is this true?
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I have never heard of that. I believe the latest for Sprint is FG01.
needspractice said:
How can I update my phone now? I don't won't to root I just want apply the factory update like via zip file or something.
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Until an official update gets released, you just have to wait.
needspractice said:
Does anyone know of a way to force LTE only on the Nexus or how to get the MLS Code without rooting? I might be able to adjust it from the inner settings.
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I have never seen anyone manage to force LTE only.

Its possible to force LTE its an option in most ROMs.
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Its possible to force LTE its an option in most ROMs.
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Have you managed to get it to work? Does it stick, or does it revert back to normal?

efrant said:
Have you managed to get it to work? Does it stick, or does it revert back to normal?
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Not in an LTE area so couldn't tell ya. But there is a diag code that does the same thing.
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needspractice said:
I have had three over the air updates since I took my Nexus out of the box. I am finding out that there is a better OTA for people that live in LTE areas. Like LG8 or LG9?
Is this true? How can I update my phone now? I don't won't to root I just want apply the factory update like via zip file or something.
My phone keeps picking 3G over 4G. For instance when I go upstairs its 4G but when I go downstairs its 3G. This is so frustrating because I know the 4G signal is still good enough to stay on.
Does anyone know of a way to force LTE only on the Nexus or how to get the MLS Code without rooting? I might be able to adjust it from the inner settings.
Guys I really need some help here because this LTE experience I am having really blows.
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not gonna help wanna be e-thugs. i hear google is a good place to start.

I checked Google with no luck.
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Do you really need 4g on? My understanding is it wastes allot of battery.. just suffer with 3g. Or use Wi-Fi?
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Jellybean saved my epic

I love the pure Google experience and I hate the touchwiz or any other skin. And when I say hate I mean like I will never buy or use it again. Anyway was running ICS and it was great but battery life a few other bugs it just never felt like it was meant to run on the phone. So I'm in Miami and maybe lte is around corner was going to sell for a nexus and would give up 4g. Now also must say I have a few sprint phones and the epic by far has always had the worst 3g 4g speeds. Only time it was OK was on el26. Have a nexus s 4g and it blows it out of the water side by side.
So the day I was going to sell and get a gal nex I tried jb ROM on the nexus s 4g and man did it make things better. Then I knew on the epic the Roms had the Los issue but man does it fly. It is perfect to me. All I do is keep on the wifi and never get Los (while connected to WiFi). I feel a perfect jb ROM is near and snappy is the word.
The sad part is phones barely have ICS and by the time job gets up to speed something else will be out. My main fear is another nexus being delayed and exclusive again. Google can't really keep screwing things up iPhone 5 will be very tempting for a lot of people.
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Im in miami too, actually contemplating leaving sprint for Verizon just because of the signal strength. But you raise an interesting point, if im patient good things may come.
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Ahhh the iPhone 5, the iPhone 4s with a few new apps and a new name. Same size screen, still no 4g and same old glass case designed to break the first time it falls off your desk so you have to buy a new one. Shattered case? Not covered by warranty I think ill stick with android and a choice, I don't like being told what I'm supposed to like and what I'm allowed to do with something I own, oh yeah when you buy and apple product you don't own it you just paid to borrow it, they still control what you can do with it :thumbdown: lol. You Miami folks should be seeing LTE by January at the latest, coverage should begin spreading in the next month or so and continue thru January when the whole locale should be upgraded and ready to go live.
We are legion, for we are many.
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It shouldn't have anything to do with your ROM... Your modem speeds and signal strength are related directly to which modem you're using, and the towers around you. That said, FH13 modem was a colossal improvement in terms of reliability here in Detroit (compared to all previous ics modems)
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Apk07 said:
It shouldn't have anything to do with your ROM... Your modem speeds and signal strength are related directly to which modem you're using, and the towers around you. That said, FH13 modem was a colossal improvement in terms of reliability here in Detroit (compared to all previous ics modems)
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That's not entirely true. I get far better data speeds on Gingerbread vs. ICS.

revamper said:
That's not entirely true. I get far better data speeds on Gingerbread vs. ICS.
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Same here ny average in my area on gb was about 700-800kbps then right when i flash ics it dropped to 400-500kbps
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daniel4653 said:
Same here ny average in my area on gb was about 700-800kbps then right when i flash ics it dropped to 400-500kbps
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I'd like to know what your setup was during that speed test in your avatar lol

revamper said:
That's not entirely true. I get far better data speeds on Gingerbread vs. ICS.
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I feel like that's a big fat placebo effect. I've gone back and forth from GB to ICS to JB, trying out different modems, and they've all been consistent in garbage speeds. Even FH13 is garbage speed, but it much more consistently gives me a "decent" connection than all the other modems, regardless of what ROM I was on
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I'd like to know what your setup was during that speed test in your avatar lol
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Says he's on university internet

Galaxy Nexus?

Ok so the title is kinda blah but heres my issue. Ive been fighting with sprint to send me a completely different device other then the Epic 4G Touch. Im running 100% stock no root FF18. Long story short I got no laptop to kies my device to FH13 and sprint said they are not releasing the update OTA.
Heres my issues:
Horrible Battery life (2-3 hrs moderator use)
Phone never enters deep sleep (Yes i did a factory reset)(3 times)
Random Apps FCing
Browser is super laggy
4G disconnects randomly
3G lock and freeze
The list goes on and on
Ive heard of a few users getting Galaxy Nexus in exchange for the ET4G. I was offered a Nexus S 4G which is half the phone this device is so I declined that. The rep never gave the option to get a Galaxy Nexus at all.
My question is what did you people say to the rep inorder to get the galaxy Nexus. I just can justify downgrading to a Nexus S 4G.
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Honestly if you are jut complaining about battery life then just OC to EL29. It's by far the smoothest build on our phone. And trust me I have a Nexus and the battery is still sketchy and ICS is still laggy on the Nexus.

cob11341 said:
Honestly if you are jut complaining about battery life then just OC to EL29. It's by far the smoothest build on our phone. And trust me I have a Nexus and the battery is still sketchy and ICS is still laggy on the Nexus.
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I just need a device that works. And gets more then 3 hours of battery life. But the issue is I do not have a laptop to which to odin oc my device. That is my dilema
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Exit_Only said:
I just need a device that works. And gets more then 3 hours of battery life. But the issue is I do not have a laptop to which to odin oc my device. That is my dilema
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I haven't tried it myself, but mobile Odin runs on your phone, so it should work for you.

You can't use someone's computer to use kies to get the ota? Maybe the library? A school.
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JimSmith94 said:
I haven't tried it myself, but mobile Odin runs on your phone, so it should work for you.
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You need root to use mobile odin.
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You can't use someone's computer to use kies to get the ota? Maybe the library? A school.
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Libraries computers wont allow for my phones drivers to be installed. Its a secured platform.
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If they told you they not releasing FH13 OTA then what is this? Obviously reps don't know nothing as always.
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You dont have to lie to us to try and get a new phone for free
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If they told you they not releasing FH13 OTA then what is this? Obviously reps don't know nothing as always.
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How did you pull the update.
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gmfeny said:
You dont have to lie to us to try and get a new phone for free
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Lol. I loved this phone on gingerbread. 18+ battery life. Trust me i do not want a new phone. I just want to get it working.
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How did you pull the update.
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I did nothing I just OTAed to FF18 from EL29 (sock) reboot and went to Update section and it was there downloading. So nothing special.
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I did nothing I just OTAed to FF18 from EL29 (sock) reboot and went to Update section and it was there downloading. So nothing special.
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Its not working for me at all. It says "Currently up to date". Samsung software update and samsung firmware both are a no go. No update available.
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Its not working for me at all. It says "Currently up to date". Samsung software update and samsung firmware both are a no go. No update available.
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Not sure what is wrong LOL... I get it non stop on EL29 ROMs... I stay away from Current ICS ROMs, because they are horrible...
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Febby said:
Not sure what is wrong LOL... I get it non stop on EL29 ROMs... I stay away from Current ICS ROMs, because they are horrible...
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Yes they are beyond horrible.
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I get awesome battery life on fh13 and I did on ff18. The only thing I did was a data wipe/factory reset and wiped cache partition in recovery after the update, then I updated pro and profile. I can get over 24 hours on a charge. I also heard fh13 isn't being pushed to new people it has to be done through kies, not sure if its true.
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Yes they are beyond horrible.
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I'm getting very close to el29 battery on fh23. Also fh13 was better than ff18 and should give you better deep sleep results.
They don't ota every phone at the same time, it's usually spread over two or more weeks. Wait and eventually you will ota to fh13. You may be able to get flashed at a sprint repair store but idk so I'd call and find out.
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GiantJay said:
I get awesome battery life on fh13 and I did on ff18. The only thing I did was a data wipe/factory reset and wiped cache partition in recovery after the update, then I updated pro and profile. I can get over 24 hours on a charge. I also heard fh13 isn't being pushed to new people it has to be done through kies, not sure if its true.
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Ive done 3 data wipes. To no avail. I get 3-4 hours of moderate use. FF18 was the biggest mistake sprint and samsung ever did for this device. God I miss EL29
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I just called today I'm in long beach area and they offered me the galaxy nexus for the trade and the only problem with my phone was that the power button stopped working so wensday I get my galaxy nexus, all I did was just talked to the rep calmly and she helped me with my issue and sending me a galaxy nexus just depends on who you get on the phone....by the way my girl is getting the galaxy nexus for free as a replacement lucky her I had to pay full price for my Evo 4G LTE
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I just called today I'm in long beach area and they offered me the galaxy nexus for the trade and the only problem with my phone was that the power button stopped working so wensday I get my galaxy nexus, all I did was just talked to the rep calmly and she helped me with my issue and sending me a galaxy nexus just depends on who you get on the phone....by the way my girl is getting the galaxy nexus for free as a replacement lucky her I had to pay full price for my Evo 4G LTE
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What did you say? I'm kind of curious in swapping right now.
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