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[Q] poor reception

guys .I have poor reception with htc onex .
The reception is exactly the same as sensation .
how is your reception ?could you please compare your reception with onex and your previous phone ?

There is a location at work where I have been with all my previous phones. Every one of them, except the Galaxy Nexus, would lose network coverage when holding the phone normally to type a text or email or such. I couldn't get the Galaxy Nexus to lose coverage at work at all.
But I can't say the same for the SGS2, Sensation, and One X.
I just think the Galaxy Nexus has exceptionally good mobile reception, and everything else is just normal.

My one X has terrible reception compared to my galaxy s2 but has incredible wifi signal, wish it was the other way round.
Unless I'm outside, I always have 1 or 2 bars now where as before I always had full signal.
I hope the upcoming software update fixes this issue.
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same here, gsm reception not good.

I think it's as much a case of the indicator does not reflect the reality of the signal strengh correctly.
Often I have no signal bars but can make calls and send and recieve texts without a problem!

good to see the thread that this is a common problem as i have noticed this from day one and when asked here, no one replied and i am so confused if it was my phones problem. hope that this is a software issue. all my other phones recieve full signal in my house but One X alone keeps moving between 1-5 bars
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what mobile bands are you guys having problems with? I'm on T-Mobile UK 1800Mhz and reception is a pig.

Its not a indicator problem .with nokia 5800 I have 70% reception in my room but no signal with Onex and I cant make call with onex .
I dont think so updates can solve this problem.I have never seen any update improve reception .
I had this reception problem with my sensation aswell.I tried lots of roms and radio updates .no diffrent

I've used HTC One X and Galaxy Note in the same places. The Galaxy Note would pick up signals where the HTC One X would not. Had similar issues with HTC Vivid. The Galaxy S II was better than the HTC One X or the HTC Vivid but not as good as the Galaxy Note. None of these had the kind of reception I would call good. I can't remember the last time if ever that I had a phone with acceptable reception. I would rather have poor reception than go back to the iPhone. As I remember, the iPhone 4 had really bad reception. It was a defective unit but the replacement worked fine. That's when I moved to the Android. But the fact I can talk on the phone or use the browser are only a couple of the reasons I use a phone so poor reception is not a deal breaker. Also, you have to lay some of the blame on the network.

Low signal on hox

Today I noticed that the signal on my hox is worse than on my old desire. On places where my desire got constand hsdpa the hox switches constantly from hsdpa to 3g with less signal bars. Anyone else with this problem ?
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Same here, I now have to go outside my office to be able to make calls that dont drop. With my SG2 would get full bar in my office, but with HOX only get 2bars

Yup mine seems the same, stumbled upon this thread looking for a solution so hopefully someone who has some success resolving the issue will be able to help.

I'm having this issue too, hopefully when s off has been achieved we will be able to flash different radios it has fixed this issue on all of my previous phones.

My phone also seems to have a somewhat weaker 3G reception than my SGS-2, although they both act in the same way in regards to switching between 3G and H+ all the time. I think this can be corrected partly via software updates since the wifi reception is much stronger on the HOX than any unit I ever had before. It is the same "antenna" the receives both signals isnt it?

Mine seems to get faster 3G speeds than my Gnex and GS2 (unless my network has improved in the past 2 week)
But phone signal is far worse, especially since the 1.28 update... I'm not getting signal now in places where I used to always get signal
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My data speeds have dramatically decreased after the latest 1.28 update - quite dissapointing! I have no use for better signal if the data is worse lol

Have been lurking on here for a while now and noticed a few threads and comments about reception on the One X
I am in the same boat, was using a Desire S and now a One x and noticed there is a distinct difference in signal level between the two. Not just the signal bars (desire s has 4, One x has 5) but the dBm levels too.
I would say that 80% of those that have had the update and posted about signal have said that it has improved, regardless of carrier they use.
I went into the store where I bought mine from (ThreeUk Retail shop) and they were going to swap it out there and then for me but the handset on display (working demo) had a similar level to mine, so seemed pointless as Im guessing that all/most of the units are like this, it isnt an isolated case.
So, im not sure what to do now. I have just swapped my main number to Three (and its now my only number). Im without coverage far more than I used to be with Voda, or with Three using the Desire S.
Three shop says they have a 28 day policy for faulty handsets, I hope that the update is out before that so I can see for myself.
Brilliant handset though…. screen is lush, using the phone is a pleasure…. just brilliant.
Steve

I am noticing far worse signal on my handset than previous handsets , an awful lot of the time my handset switches between t-mobile and orange , whereas previous handsets were solid t-mobile all day , and also the data speeds are worse. I am not very impressed as the 1.28 update appears to have made this worse, and its an unlocked generic variant in the uk if thats of any help
cheers
james

My signal is loads better.
Before the update I couldn't sit on the sofa and make a call I would get 3bars then nothing.
Now I'm a fairly constant 4 bars sat on the sofa.
I'm on Tesco (so O2) I was going to take the handset back before the update.
Battery seems twice as good on a completely different note.
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I have had a similar experience as descb600f. Prior to 1.28 my signal would drop regularly. After 1.28 I am finding it is far better, regularly seeing 3 bars, where before it would continually switch between 0 and 2 bars.
WiFi reception is great, puts my Desire to shame!

So which is it, does 1.28 make signal alot better or not? And what about actual call quality, its one thing getting 3 bars but another if calls are choppy

I do have to agree with the signal/Wifi issues on this device.. I came from a Nexus S (GSM model) and I used to get good HSPA/UMTS signals on that device, I also have a Wifi network setup in my house, it covers most of the house and some of the backyard.. However when out in the backyard the One X seems to drop the connection to the Wifi network, however my old Nexus S still has atleast 2-3 bars of Wifi connectivity and constantly keeps the signal/connection.
Has anyone else had issues like this with Home Wifi networks not getting as great a signal as other devices?
If I hold the One X in one hand and the Nexus S in the other and move away from the Wifi Access Point, the One X drops signal strength a lot quicker and the Nexus S keeps connection/signal a lot further away..
Bit dissapointed with that, and hope it's some how able to be fixed with software/firmware upgrades in the future?
Also I noticed the One X seems to switch between H/3G (HSPA/UMTS etc) quite a lot more than the Nexus S does, same network, holding both in same spot..
Apart from these minor issues and the screen flickering issue I'm more than happy with the One X..

Tondern said:
I think this can be corrected partly via software updates since the wifi reception is much stronger on the HOX than any unit I ever had before. It is the same "antenna" the receives both signals isnt it?
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WiFi and 2G/3G are two different chipsets and different antennas.
I have also notices dropsin the last 3 days, including hours with no reception at all
Need to switch from 1.26 to 1.28 soon to try it...

I should say I live in an area with only 2G reception and we sit in a dip partially hidden from the transmitters.
We can only get O2/Voda (orange/TMob if I just want to live upstairs in a corner of the house) and since the update I now have no issues with reception just like I used to.
1.28 has resolved my issues.
On the wifi front
I live in an old stone cottage with timber frame extension (wifi b/g can't make it thru our internal walls in the old part of the house), I have the N wifi router upstairs in the extension and have no issues with losing WiFi either (didn't have issues before 1.28).
Hope this helps people, I realise some may say it has got worse but for me the difference is night and day making the phone completely fine.

I just found an old 3 SIM (from a dongle) and popped it into my desire s and placed both by the window running Network Signal App for 30 minutes.
Both were attached to the same tower and the HOX was getting between -89 and -91 dbm, the Desire a consistent -75dbm.
Just hope that Three shake their touche's and get the update approved ASAP…. im quite a technical guy, but the idea of rooting and doing the update myself gives me the shakes…..
Steve

Signal Issue

I purchased the HTX One X last Friday after some low life stole my Xperia S in Norway. So far I like the phone, however I'm have a major problem due to unreliable and intermittent 3G signal. The data speed varies significantly from a good connection to complete drop out over a period of a few seconds both at home and in the office. I also think that the continuous signal drop out is killing the battery life as the phone is continuously searching for a signal. The phone was purchased sim Free and I have a Three sim only contract. .
By comparison my Xperia S (also on three) had a really fast and stable 3G signal. I also did a couple of tests tonight using my old Iphone 4. The Iphone averaged 2460 kbps using the speed test app while the HTC averaged only 542 kbps. It was also noticeable that the Iphone gave consistent results while the HTC was pretty random and often couldn't finish the test.
I'm pretty certain that this is a faulty phone and will try and return it tomorrow for a replacement. however before I take it back I just wanted to check if anyone has had a similar problem and if they found a solution.
At the end of the day I'd prefer to stick with the HTC but if the connection issues cannot be resolved then I may have to go back to the Xperia S

What is your Firmware Version ?

I had the same issue with poor signal o2 uk, with 1.26 software but after upgrading to 1.28 my signal strength improved! try checking for software update and see if that helps!!

software version is 1.28.401.9

I have sw 1.29. Sinne yesterday i have a very Bad signal. I changed my sim i placed the sim in my iphone. Sim and network are working correctly.
Now i have in good network areas only 2 3 signal bars.
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I checked now again the hox. I have no 3g signal. Only edge.

exchanged the handset yesterday and the connection speed seems to be much more stable. However I haven't updated the firmware from1.26.401.2 as I'm concerned that the update may have caused problems on the previous phone. If I update and experience the same problems is there a way to change back to the original firmware version?

Is it likely that 1.29 (or 1.30) will make a difference to the signal?

I've been losing signal a lot on 1.28 here in the UK on Vodafone and really don't want to exchange the phone because the hardware is perfect. I tried a new SIM yesterday, but that made no difference and because I don't want to swap out the phone I'm pinning my hopes on the new software. Is that sensible?
Also, I've tried some of the signal boosters available on the market and they don't seem to help. Has anyone had any success in this area?
Thanks in advance...

I don't know the answer to your question but I am on Vodafone and have noticed that the signal jumps between H, G and E loads

I'm on orange and have the same problem which I didn't have with my S2.
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Firstly, Ive recently left Voda due to my then Bold 9900 often showing SOS and when it did show 3g, not been able to make a call, having to revert to GSM to make a call. The later was while standing within several vodafone sites.
Im now on ThreeUK. They have not got a 2g network of their own to fall back on and in most parts the roam onto Orange has been turned off.
Anyway, when I got my first HOX on 1.26 the signal was rubbish. Where I did have coverage before on a Desire S, there was non. Holding the two devices next to each other the HOX was approx 14dmb diffence in the RX levels. This meant where the Desire S had full signal, the HOX had half. Where the Desire S had half, the HOX had non or 1 bar.
After the update to 1.28 (i sent the branded Three handset back and bought a unbranded one) the signal was far far better. I have no updated to 1.29 via the RUU and its still great.
Most people found that the 1.26 to 1.28 (or 1.29) improves the signal, only a few are reporting issues with signal on the later updates.
Steve

Thank you for the response. Trouble is, I'm actually on 1.28 and am getting the poor reception. So I guess it's good to know that a software update can make a difference - I just have to wait for one to arrive...

It all depends if they changed the radio in the software update which as they suggest they improved battery life then it's quite likely that they did. If that is the case then it could be reversed but I doubt they will.do anything unless they have a large volume of issues.

Unbranded HOX here no issues with Vodafone. However at work indoor very poor but that's probably signal indoors is useless but when I get outdoor its fine. Can't wait for S-OFF so we can start testing different radios.
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Any update that brings a new radio/base and will likely improve signal I'm not sure if these updates do have those things though.
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I'm running Android Revolution 5.2.0 which I think runs on the latest 1.29 base and I'm getting constant signal drops where I work in the UK. Never had it with my Galaxy S before. I haven't ever done an RUU update since original stock firmware. Would flashing a newer RUU help?
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I've also got this issue, though it would seem It's not everywhere, some places no drop out, others constant dropout. Had my work Iphone 4 (uses vodefone cell) sat next to my hox today and only the hox had issues with signal (although both were low when the hox did have signal). Almost feels like it's only certain cells, or possibly when only in range of one tower? ... Not sure...
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Signal Reception issues resolved
I had purchased HOX on 17-May and immediately got 1.28 update. Since then I had signal reception issues. It continued even after getting 1.29 update. After testing my SIM with Galaxy S3 and observing asu/dBm values, it was confirmed that my HOX had the problem. I took it to official HTC Service center and they just reflashed entire 1.29 ROM (not just the update). That seems to have resolved my issues. There are no dropped calls. I am getting signal in all the low signal areas that I know off.

Verizon: How to get better 4G signal?

Hi all, I recently just upgraded from the HTC Rezound to the One M8. Overall I like the phone but as far as signal strength goes, it seems like a downgrade from the Rezound. My phone is stock and has the latest updates. I even did a factory reset after the last one. I troubleshooted with tech support and they recommended I return the phone. I went to Verizon the other day and got a new SIM card. The sales person told me that the Rezound's back case was pretty much one giant antenna and that's why my M8 seems like it doesn't get as good of service. I'm used to 3-4 bars of 4G inside my house now I get 1-3 bars of 3G with the occasional 1-2 bars of 4G inside. Is there anything I can do to improve this or is this just how it's going to be?

Unfortunately, the only thing I can recommend for you is to mess around with the APN settings, which should be just fine since it was sold straight from Verizon. Some phones get better reception than others. In my experience, my unlocked M8 is getting MUCH better reception than my G2, but I'm on AT&T.

The number of bars don't mean anything. Literally, there is no standard to what they symbolize. And while you would think that HTC has kept it (what the number of bars symbolizes) somewhat constant between the 2 phones, there is no guarantee of that. Much better to look at Settings>About>Network, and look at Signal Strength in dBm. The larger the value, the better the signal. Keeping in mind the value is negative, so a "larger" value actually means a smaller absolute value (drop the negative). -80s to -90s is decent signal. -110s is call-dropping bad.
Assuming you really do have poorer signal on the M8, if you are not on the latest software version, you might update (as updates typically include new radio software) but the difference will probably be minor at best. Or you can s-off and try an older radio. But it might mess up other things to do so (and again, I wouldn't expect a huge improvement, if any). And you can only flash a Verizon radio (GSM radios are not compatible with the Verizon version). Plus these types of mods void your warranty, and I'm not sure you want to go there or not.