3g speeds whilst rooted - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

random question. i lived in new orleans for 4 years and during those years used a hero and an evo. both phones were rooted, and never had an issue with 3g speeds while rooted. i didnt root my e4gt until i moved to baton rouge, and the speeds were just abysmal. got on the phone with sprint, and they suggested i take my phone to my local sprint shop to see if it were a problem with my phone.
so, i unrooted the phone, and the 3g speeds went from roughly 50kbs to 512kbs. i even reached 1800kbs about a mile away from my house in a grocery store when typically i was getting 100kbs, at the most. for what its worth, i was using blazer rom with stock kernel. anyone ever run into this?

Rooted and rooted using a custom rom are two different things.
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gotcha, but i guess i should have made myself more clear. both phones previous to the e4gt were using custom roms, and never had an issue with 3g speeds. i have tried just about every custom e4gt rom, and they all suffered the same abysmal 3g speed disease. maybe its just my area, but again was just wondering if anyone ever ran into this...

captainsdead said:
gotcha, but i guess i should have made myself more clear. both phones previous to the e4gt were using custom roms, and never had an issue with 3g speeds. i have tried just about every custom e4gt rom, and they all suffered the same abysmal 3g speed disease. maybe its just my area, but again was just wondering if anyone ever ran into this...
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I'm not sure many (if any) of the custom roms for the e4gt have any 3g tweaks. The only thing that would affect ur speeds is what modem you have. I personally have seen little difference with any of them but it seems like fb15 is slightly faster than the rest for me.
Probably the one thing you can do is change ur proxy settings.
Dial ##3282# in phone.
Select edit
Type in MSL
select others
select mutimedia
Change addresses to 0.0.0.0
Change ports to 0
Should give you a slight boost.

thanks, yeah i tried that this morning, and interestingly enough made matters worse. well, maybe not worse, but not any better. i just found it very interesting that the speeds would be so much better with stock, thats all. at this point, i dont even think i am going to take it sprint because my initial call was because of the horrible speeds. now, it would just be a waste of time. lets be honest, none of use like going to sprint stores. again, thanks...

captainsdead said:
thanks, yeah i tried that this morning, and interestingly enough made matters worse. well, maybe not worse, but not any better. i just found it very interesting that the speeds would be so much better with stock, thats all. at this point, i dont even think i am going to take it sprint because my initial call was because of the horrible speeds. now, it would just be a waste of time. lets be honest, none of use like going to sprint stores. again, thanks...
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I love goin to the sprint store. Talkin to the techs is fun as hell.
Not as fun as XDA, but still....

ha ha! sure, sure. depending on my mood, i may make the trip. its not too far away, and i do love dealing with the indifference that is the sprint employee - at least the ones i have encountered. i know there are good/great ones out there, but the brick and mortar employees have been less than stellar.

captainsdead said:
random question. i lived in new orleans for 4 years and during those years used a hero and an evo. both phones were rooted, and never had an issue with 3g speeds while rooted. i didnt root my e4gt until i moved to baton rouge, and the speeds were just abysmal. got on the phone with sprint, and they suggested i take my phone to my local sprint shop to see if it were a problem with my phone.
so, i unrooted the phone, and the 3g speeds went from roughly 50kbs to 512kbs. i even reached 1800kbs about a mile away from my house in a grocery store when typically i was getting 100kbs, at the most. for what its worth, i was using blazer rom with stock kernel. anyone ever run into this?
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i just flashed FB 21 modem and wow. i used to get 0.65-0.81 mbps in one location and now i've been constantly hitting 1.35-1.85 mbps
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guirae said:
i just flashed FB 21 modem and wow. i used to get 0.65-0.81 mbps in one location and now i've been constantly hitting 1.35-1.85 mbps
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i am currently running Calkulin's FB 17 ROM

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[Q] Problem with my 3G

Hey guys my 3g has been messed up for a little while now and i dont no whats causing it... i have flashed several roms and has not helped at all... currently running ext4 syndicate rom (newest version) and i have tried several kernals right now vision kernal is what im on. My download speeds average around .40-.60 and upload speeds go from .15-.20 using speed test. I have 5 bars of service sometimes it will go to 6 bars so its not signal. i dont no what is causing it, i have tried just using a Fresh rom with no apps downloaded and same results. im just lost, any ideas? and yes 3g is on and showing
My 3G had been exhibiting all kinds of funky behavior for at least a solid month. I was starting to think it had something to do with the roms and kernels, but now I'm leaning toward sprints network. Just look around the forums, some people report great 3G speeds and others report crappy speeds and odd behavior.
I'm in the middle, sometimes my 3G is fine and other times it just stalls, drops to 1x and just plain sucks. I have no explanation as I've tried 4 different modems and I see similar behavior. That's why I'm leaning towards sprints 3G network has got some issues.
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My 3G had been exhibiting all kinds of funky behavior for at least a solid month. I was starting to think it had something to do with the roms and kernels, but now I'm leaning toward sprints network. Just look around the forums, some people report great 3G speeds and others report crappy speeds and odd behavior.
I'm in the middle, sometimes my 3G is fine and other times it just stalls, drops to 1x and just plain sucks. I have no explanation as I've tried 4 different modems and I see similar behavior. That's why I'm leaning towards sprints 3G network has got some issues.
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Yes, I too think it is Sprint. I get great speeds off my Airave, then decent speeds a mile away, then go 3-5 miles away and it almost hangs, just sits and really crawls. Then a week later it will all change.
If you continue to have issues, flash the EB13 modem.
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If you continue to have issues, flash the EB13 modem.
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ok ill try that but one problem lol,,,,,my cord that came with my phone to connect it to pc via usb broke. i went to the sprint store to get another and they are out, ofcourse....anyway i cant use odin til i get my new one so id have to flash the rom though a zip if possible? which i dont think it is? if there is a zip i can flash of the eb13 could u possibly link me please? then i can go to it by my phone download it and BAM be done with it. thanks again for all your responses. and to the above post, yes my 3g has been goin in to 1xmode as well with 5 bars of service... weird
Any micro USB cable is worth trying. Another phone cable, some USB hubs, cameras, etc. You may have more cables than you realize already.
I have the same problem. After long conversations with sprint tech support they fixed the tower near my home and it worked great for a day and the weather went bad so it crapped out again.
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If you continue to have issues, flash the EB13 modem.
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I've used that one, ec05, di18 and now ee03. For shats and giggles, I'm going to take your advice and also try dk28's modem.
More and more everyday I feel its sprint tho.

1x/3g

Not sure when and with what ROM this started happening but my signal drops to 1x really frequently. 3G is always going in and out. Any ideas or fixes? Has this been discussed somewhere before? On train ride in to work so haven't searched threads yet! I flashed synergy a few days ago coming from mikg and before that gingerale..and before that cyanogen! It seems like I've had the problem since moving back to sense from cyanogen about a month/month and a half ago.
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Where are you located? Have you had speed related issues?
Sprint has been having issues related to the overloading of towers with the excessive growth of data usage [with the boom of the Evo]
Towers are set to send some phones to 1x when 3g usage is high in order to alleviate speed issues for all.
That could explain your issues.
mattykinsx said:
Where are you located? Have you had speed related issues?
Sprint has been having issues related to the overloading of towers with the excessive growth of data usage [with the boom of the Evo]
Towers are set to send some phones to 1x when 3g usage is high in order to alleviate speed issues for all.
That could explain your issues.
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I live in the northwest suburbs outside of downtown Chicago. I work and commute to the city and I experience it the whole ride to and from home. I will be sitting at my desk and randomly go from full 3G to 1x. At home in the suburbs, my signal is terrible in my house already but I do get dropped to 1x as well. Don't really notice any speed changes besides the normal slowdowns from what I am assuming is the congestion.
That sounds like a horrible way to fix their congestion issues! Is this something they just started doing? Like I said in the first post, everything functioned perfect up until a month or two ago. Also, would they apply that to an area as big as Chicago out the suburbs?
ripalsanghani said:
I live in the northwest suburbs outside of downtown Chicago. I work and commute to the city and I experience it the whole ride to and from home. I will be sitting at my desk and randomly go from full 3G to 1x. At home in the suburbs, my signal is terrible in my house already but I do get dropped to 1x as well. Don't really notice any speed changes besides the normal slowdowns from what I am assuming is the congestion.
That sounds like a horrible way to fix their congestion issues! Is this something they just started doing? Like I said in the first post, everything functioned perfect up until a month or two ago.
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It's not a fix, it's just a way to alleviate some congestion while they work on redoing the towers.
I'm not saying this is what's happening to you but it's likely.
You can try to have the phone reactivate itself. [If I recall correctly that function is in ##yourmsl#]
You can get your MSL here.
You can also try to update your PRL and then Data profile.
Same thing here. I've complained to Sprint several times so now they want me to bring my phone in to be checked so I need to unroot. Ugh
mattykinsx said:
It's not a fix, it's just a way to alleviate some congestion while they work on redoing the towers.
I'm not saying this is what's happening to you but it's likely.
You can try to have the phone reactivate itself. [If I recall correctly that function is in ##yourmsl#]
You can get your MSL here.
You can also try to update your PRL and then Data profile.
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Thanks for the info. I will give it a shot. I did update my PRL and profile in that order but didn't seem to help. If nothing helps maybe I'll have to get this bad boy replaced or something.
ripalsanghani said:
Thanks for the info. I will give it a shot. I did update my PRL and profile in that order but didn't seem to help. If nothing helps maybe I'll have to get this bad boy replaced or something.
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Also, and before you ask there is no logical reasoning for this and even the very knowledgeable technician that recommended it hasn't figured out why it would do anything, you can try going to ##3282# and clicking "view" and then clicking on EVDO and then backing out and trying the internet.
They don't know why that would do anything and no it doesn't make any sense...but that's exactly why I refuse to go into anything related to working on computers...for being logical they aren't logical...at all.
By the way, doesn't hurt to keep your radios updated.
Best of luck.
mattykinsx said:
Also, and before you ask there is no logical reasoning for this and even the very knowledgeable technician that recommended it hasn't figured out why it would do anything, you can try going to ##3282# and clicking "view" and then clicking on EVDO and then backing out and trying the internet.
They don't know why that would do anything and no it doesn't make any sense...but that's exactly why I refuse to go into anything related to working on computers...for being logical they aren't logical...at all.
By the way, doesn't hurt to keep your radios updated.
Best of luck.
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Haha, I am actually in IT so I know exactly what you mean. I will try that out as well. And my radios were updated and I was actually considering rolling back to see if that caused any issues for me.
Let me correct myself, sorry I never run Sense, it's ##786# then you hit menu and hit reset.
You need to have your MSL. Also, please note that this will erase your /data and you will lose all personal information.
Furthermore, be sure to cancel when it tries to do a check for firmware update.
This honestly may be more trouble than it worth though.
Thanks, yeah I found the reset option in another thread. I reset, hit the prl update, cancelled the firmware check and will run this around town for the day see if I get 1x. I'll post back here later today. thanks again for the help!
Well used for most of the day and so far so good. Saw it go down 1x once on train compared to everytime I unlocked the phone. Let's hope this isn't temporary . Ill post again after the weekend to test around the suburbs and state to state during a trip to toronto. Thanks again!
Oh and speed still sucks but that's a sprint issue obviously.
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ripalsanghani said:
Oh and speed still sucks but that's a sprint issue obviously.
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Yeah it is.
ripalsanghani said:
Not sure when and with what ROM this started happening but my signal drops to 1x really frequently. 3G is always going in and out. Any ideas or fixes? Has this been discussed somewhere before? On train ride in to work so haven't searched threads yet! I flashed synergy a few days ago coming from mikg and before that gingerale..and before that cyanogen! It seems like I've had the problem since moving back to sense from cyanogen about a month/month and a half ago.
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I had the same problem a month ago. It's the phone. I tried many different combination of radios and roms but no help. Ended up exchanging it. When you bring in the phone just use the android browser to load a heavy graphic webpage which should take forever in 1x mode.

How to Increase Signal in my Apartment?

I recently moved in to a new apartment for college and unfortunately my signal is very poor while inside the building.
This is really the only place on campus that I don't get great signal unless I get close to the window and pray that my phone decides to connect.
I've briefly looked into possible solutions but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions/opinions on what I should/ could do.
I briefly looked into the Sprint AIRAVE, which I should be able to get. However, unless I can get it for free then I really don't see it as a viable solution, especially since my contract is up soon and I can just move to another carrier.
At this point I see my options being:
1. Get the AIRAVE.
2. Purchase a 3RD party signal booster (If cheaper than Sprint one).
3. Come up with some kind of DIY solution
4. Change some things on my phone in the hope that it improves.
5. Switch to another carrier.
What do you guys suggest doing/ think is the best option?
Are there ay other options I've missed?
Current Setup on my Epic 4g:
Rom: CM9 STABLE build from 8/10
Kernal: Shadow v0.6.3.3
PRL: FC09
I suggest option #1: Call Sprint and throw a fit, and have them provide you an airave
You may be better off with option 5.
The Airave is more of a cop-out solution for Sprint and their craptastic network. However, if it works for you then by all means go with it.
I've been with them for over 10 years now and haven't seen much network improvement in my city in the last 5 years. There are big patches of dead and weak signal spots all over. Hell, I can step outside my office building and find a dead spot in one 5 foot span, then move out of that span and be in a 3-signal strength spot.
I'm waiting a bit longer to see if their network will improve in my area. Otherwise, I will most likely jump carriers.
nikon120 said:
You may be better off with option 5.
The Airave is more of a cop-out solution for Sprint and their craptastic network. However, if it works for you then by all means go with it.
I've been with them for over 10 years now and haven't seen much network improvement in my city in the last 5 years. There are big patches of dead and weak signal spots all over. Hell, I can step outside my office building and find a dead spot in one 5 foot span, then move out of that span and be in a 3-signal strength spot.
I'm waiting a bit longer to see if their network will improve in my area. Otherwise, I will most likely jump carriers.
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My family has used them for about 10 years total, with a brief break when we lived in england. I've never really had any problems with getting signal where I needed it before now. But yeah, at this point they better make a good offer if they want me to stay with them.
So I called sprint, they wanted me to go through some troubleshooting stuff and ended up asking me if I was rooted.
I had a bunch of back and forth with him and he claimed that being rooted/not on stock caused my phone to show no "vital signs" and that even if I am using the proper PRL it doesn't matter. Everything he said sounded like a bunch of policy stuff and he never gave a clear explanation of why it mattered if I am rooted. Anyways he said I could restore to stock/factory settings and then he would call me back latter and we would troubleshoot stuff.
I am going to be doing the flowing:
1. Backup everything
2. Odin back to stock (non-rooted + update)
3. Go through the troubleshooting, even though I know it won't make a difference.
4. Hopefully get the AIRAVE for free.
5. Go back to my current setup.
I've also noticed that turning 4G on may actually make a difference in signal (Since there is 4G in atlanta).
Does anyone have in thoughts about this?
Am I wrong in saying that being rooted has NO effect on connectivity?
GuidingArrow said:
So I called sprint, they wanted me to go through some troubleshooting stuff and ended up asking me if I was rooted.
I had a bunch of back and forth with him and he claimed that being rooted/not on stock caused my phone to show no "vital signs" and that even if I am using the proper PRL it doesn't matter. Everything he said sounded like a bunch of policy stuff and he never gave a clear explanation of why it mattered if I am rooted. Anyways he said I could restore to stock/factory settings and then he would call me back latter and we would troubleshoot stuff.
I am going to be doing the flowing:
1. Backup everything
2. Odin back to stock (non-rooted + update)
3. Go through the troubleshooting, even though I know it won't make a difference.
4. Hopefully get the AIRAVE for free.
5. Go back to my current setup.
I've also noticed that turning 4G on may actually make a difference in signal (Since there is 4G in atlanta).
Does anyone have in thoughts about this?
Am I wrong in saying that being rooted has NO effect on connectivity?
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If you do anything with Sprint that involves troubleshooting, you should be on 100% stock. Also, never admit to rooting, even though there is that PDF from internal Sprint mail around these forums saying it's basically okay for customers to be rooted. It's way easier to just get back on stock and step through troubleshooting, than dealing with a script following CSR on the matter.
It takes an experienced flasher all of 3 minutes to get from stock back to previous setup or a new custom setup. So not a big deal.
Turning on 4G is an entirely different radio; hence you would have differing signal strengths from 4G to 3G.
GuidingArrow said:
I recently moved in to a new apartment for college and unfortunately my signal is very poor while inside the building.
This is really the only place on campus that I don't get great signal unless I get close to the window and pray that my phone decides to connect.
I've briefly looked into possible solutions but wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions/opinions on what I should/ could do.
I briefly looked into the Sprint AIRAVE, which I should be able to get. However, unless I can get it for free then I really don't see it as a viable solution, especially since my contract is up soon and I can just move to another carrier.
At this point I see my options being:
1. Get the AIRAVE.
2. Purchase a 3RD party signal booster (If cheaper than Sprint one).
3. Come up with some kind of DIY solution
4. Change some things on my phone in the hope that it improves.
5. Switch to another carrier.
What do you guys suggest doing/ think is the best option?
Are there ay other options I've missed?
Current Setup on my Epic 4g:
Rom: CM9 STABLE build from 8/10
Kernal: Shadow v0.6.3.3
PRL: FC09
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Maybe try the nexus modem and see if that improves signal. Some people say it has and got rid of dropped calls. Samsung is notorious for making awful modems, but Google made the Nexus one, so it is better for me and most people who have tried it.
I know really shouldn't have admitted to being rooted but I think I kind of wanted to argue with him about it, just to see what kind of reasoning they give.
And yeah, flashing back to my previous setup shouldn't be too hard. I already know for a fact that going to stock won't solve the problem,
I'm still testing the 4G thing since I can't really confirm if it is actually boosting the signal or not.
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@xboxfanj: I thought about trying that the other day. I have to be on a CM7 rom to use it, correct?
GuidingArrow said:
I know really shouldn't have admitted to being rooted but I think I kind of wanted to argue with him about it, just to see what kind of reasoning they give.
And yeah, flashing back to my previous setup shouldn't be too hard. I already know for a fact that going to stock won't solve the problem,
I'm still testing the 4G thing since I can't really confirm if it is actually boosting the signal or not.
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@xboxfanj: I thought about trying that the other day. I have to be on a CM7 rom to use it, correct?
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Now there is a patch for CM10 as well. Nothing yet on stock or CM9.
Yeah I noticed that. I tried switching to PA1.99 and using the nexus modem but it didn't have any kind of effect in my apartment.
So I odined back to stock fc09.
The Sprint rep called me back, I told him it didn't have an effect (because it didn't).
He agreed to send me the AIRAVE at no charge so I should hopefully have it in a week or so.
After I get it all setup I'll update this thread with details as to whether or not it actually solves the problem.
Now time to root my phone again...
xboxfanj said:
Now there is a patch for CM10 as well. Nothing yet on stock or CM9.
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Waiting for someone to do a TW stock patch!
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kennyglass123 said:
Waiting for someone to do a TW stock patch!
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I am dying for the cm9 patch!! So far aokp has given me my best setup (sorry KG, TPR is a very close 2nd!).
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Waiting for someone to do a TW stock patch!
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Hopefully it'll be compatible with the touchwiz framework. Does anyone know where I can find the mtd tw device source?
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Received the AIRAVE today. Took a little bit of fiddling to get it setup right.
I now get pretty consistent signal, generally 5 full bars, throughout my apartment.
My only real complaint is that it decreases my internet download speed from over 100Mb/s to around 40Mb/s.
The decrease is unavoidable since I have to use the AIRAVE router functionality in order to have it and my computer hooked up.
However it did seem to increase my upload speed by about 5Mb/s once I increased the limit it had set by default.
It also seems to causes me to receive texts twice but that may have just been a one off thing.
Overall it has solved the issue and since it was free I can't really complain.
The double text is an occasional thing and probably will never happen again. I hooked my airave to my router instead of the modem as suggested and it works just fine and does not interfere with my throughputs.
kennyglass123 said:
I hooked my airave to my router instead of the modem as suggested and it works just fine and does not interfere with my throughputs.
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This is how I have mine set up and it works perfect.
Mine is setup so that the AIRAVE connects to the wall and then to my laptop (it's probably hooked to a router/modem somewhere but it's dorm internet so I have no control over that).
It would probably be faster if I hooked it through a separate router but I don't really want to spend the money on one, and would need a pretty decent one since my school has one of the top 10 fastest internet connections in the country (if I had to guess number 3, behind the pentagon and google fiber).

[Q] This question is only for those on TMobile UK

I know this might not be the best place for network issues but seeing as the TMobile Forums are useless because no one ever answers my questions i thought i'd find out if anyones having similar issues to me. For the past week or so ive noticed that my reception isnt as strong as it used to be like for example at home i used to get full bars now i only get about 2 bars max and the internet speeds are really slow wherever I am..even tho its showing as connected as HSPA. Also sometimes the connection randomly cuts off and then suddenly comes back on again. The phone hasnt been damaged in any way, the only thing ive done to the phone is did an ota update which updated the hboot and radio but then i went back onto arhd 9.7.2.
Hello
My friend who uses an IPhone 4 on T-Mobile lives in Sheffield has noticed the service/signal has deteriorated over the last couple of weeks. Previously she would have full signal everywhere in her house. We wondered if it was because of the current upgrades to 4G that is happening in Sheffield and also London. Maybe that's what's affecting your signal too?
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Hello
My friend who uses an IPhone 4 on T-Mobile lives in Sheffield has noticed the service/signal has deteriorated over the last couple of weeks. Previously she would have full signal everywhere in her house. We wondered if it was because of the current upgrades to 4G that is happening in Sheffield and also London. Maybe that's what's affecting your signal too?
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Yep I had a feeling it could be because of the 4G upgrade but I wasnt too sure, if alot of people are experiencing similar issues then that must be the reason for it.
topcat0908 said:
We wondered if it was because of the current upgrades to 4G that is happening in Sheffield and also London. Maybe that's what's affecting your signal too?
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this is what i was thinking until he said he had changed the radio... that can make a lot of difference.
mugglesquop said:
this is what i was thinking until he said he had changed the radio... that can make a lot of difference.
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But surely updating the radio is meant to make it better not worse?
I'm on T-Mobile UK and the signal has definitely deteriorated recently (I also live in Sheffield). I've been operating on the assumption that it's because of the 4g/EE happenings.
Now I think about it, it also coincides with me switching from stock to custom ROM.
The change certainly hasn't been of large enough magnitude for me to want to fix it though.
Try a network test app and then post the results. I'll do the same later tonight so we can compare?
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iang265 said:
I'm on T-Mobile UK and the signal has definitely deteriorated recently (I also live in Sheffield). I've been operating on the assumption that it's because of the 4g/EE happenings.
Now I think about it, it also coincides with me switching from stock to custom ROM.
The change certainly hasn't been of large enough magnitude for me to want to fix it though.
Try a network test app and then post the results. I'll do the same later tonight so we can compare?
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I used the speedtest.net app and the first two times i tried the test it failed on me and on the third try i got these results:
Ping: 176ms
Download Speed: 3.41mbps
Upload Speed: 1.65mbps
Which is so weird because its never felt like i've gotten those speeds recently. Maybe I just got lucky and had a decent service at that time because I know later on its gonna go back down to a terrible service..I just hope the 4G upgrade has something to do with this and not my phone.
DharmzVala said:
But surely updating the radio is meant to make it better not worse?
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yes, an update ALWAYS makes it better... especially on something with so many variables, like the radio.
/sigh.
T-Mobile have uncapped speeds now. So no more slow downs, upload has significantly improved.
3G speeds are dependent on signal strength, time, congestion, etc.
Make sure your masts are not being worked on as well as sometimes this can cause downtime.

[Q] best modem for galaxy s 3 (sprint)

i tried different modems and i found the number one for my galaxy s3 that is L10VPBLIF,,so for 3g is very fast and keep my signal vey strenght ,,,what about u?....
The optimal modem will be different from person to person based on location. LIF might be best for you, but it might not be as good as LIH(for example) for someone somewhere else.
I personally don't notice enough of a difference to care, I try to download large things on wifi anyways, because it always seems faster than 4g
It's mostly placebo anyways.
Broded said:
The optimal modem will be different from person to person based on location. LIF might be best for you, but it might not be as good as LIH(for example) for someone somewhere else.
I personally don't notice enough of a difference to care, I try to download large things on wifi anyways, because it always seems faster than 4g
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you right!!! depend which rom u have and the device and also kernel i think but for me in boston that works fine,,,,
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And best is what is best for you. It is different for everybody.
I can tell you with CQI, RSRP, and RSRQ numbers to back it up that LIx basebands are better than LJ7 for LTE. Why Sprint went with whatever they did in LJ7, while being FAR better than ICS basebands, disappointed me. I know this because I have mapped 63,839 data points in Sensorly in the past month for a realistic LTE coverage map versus Sprint's flat-out lies they show on their own map.
Mutiny,
Do you publish that information anywhere? I'd like to see what you've mapped in KC.
[NG]Owner
I too would be grateful to see what you've compiled...
Mutiny32 said:
I can tell you with CQI, RSRP, and RSRQ numbers to back it up that LIx basebands are better than LJ7 for LTE. Why Sprint went with whatever they did in LJ7, while being FAR better than ICS basebands, disappointed me. I know this because I have mapped 63,839 data points in Sensorly in the past month for a realistic LTE coverage map versus Sprint's flat-out lies they show on their own map.
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I have been trying a variety of ROMs and Modem. For instance, tried the LJ7 modem yesterday and that just didn't work. I couldn't get a decent data connection on 3G or 4G. Then I went back to the LI3, which I had been using for a while and I had a great 4G connection for a while. Then it dropped out and no matter what I have done thus far I can't get it back, even when I step outside where I can usually get a signal. I mentioned to someone yesterday it's like the Sprint LTE service is operating like a rotating airport light (the green and white lights that I recall from my youth I watched race across the night sky). The beam of service sweeps by and you get it for a flash. I'm really missing the consistency of WiMax on my EVO.
I have been a Sprint customer since late 1997 and to date I can't recall a more frustrating episode with a system roll-out.
I ran across this DSLReports article too and thought it was interesting. http: // goo.gl / ntXCC
Thanks for your post and if you share your research count me among the highly interested.
--Randall
ALBERTOSCLN said:
i tried different modems and i found the number one for my galaxy s3 that is L10VPBLIF,,so for 3g is very fast and keep my signal vey strenght ,,,what about u?....
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I haven't tried any roms yet thats why im asking
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Broded said:
The optimal modem will be different from person to person based on location. LIF might be best for you, but it might not be as good as LIH(for example) for someone somewhere else.
I personally don't notice enough of a difference to care, I try to download large things on wifi anyways, because it always seems faster than 4g
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I can dig it but only thing about wifi i hate is you gotta be around a connection I've had this phone 4days and haven't seen my phone use 4G lte yet
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