i have a sprint samsung galaxy s3 with the latest monthly snapshop of 10.1. i have noticed after i rooted to 10.1 from stock my signal strength to carrier and wifi strength have decreased. my old ipod touch gets a better wifi signal then the s3 with this mod. places in my house were i used to get full bars i now get 1 bar. my class rooms at school where i used to get full bars i barely get any wifi signal or regular signal. any advice?
I have heard and seen that Samsung adds about 20dbm or whatever it is called, that CM shows your true signal.
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Your signal is the same. The display is different. Aosp has a truer reading than TW thus looking like a lower reading.
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edfunkycold said:
Your signal is the same. The display is different. Aosp has a truer reading than TW thus looking like a lower reading.
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Whiplashh said:
I have heard and seen that Samsung adds about 20dbm or whatever it is called, that CM shows your true signal.
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And +1
Its a known fact that manufacturers do this...you can confirm if the actual signal has changed by doing a couple speed tests, but you'll find it hasn't
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edfunkycold said:
Your signal is the same. The display is different. Aosp has a truer reading than TW thus looking like a lower reading.
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I have to disagree. On aosp I got no signal at work, when with touch wiz I get three bars
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BHurst said:
I have to disagree. On aosp I got no signal at work, when with touch wiz I get three bars
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The display has nothing to do with true signal.
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The display has nothing to do with true signal.
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I get demonstrably worse signal in the exact same spot in my apartment. My signal ranges from -85ish dBm to -105dBm on touchwiz, whereas I am seeing an average of -115 dBm on Cyanogenmod 10.1. I frequently have absolutely no voice signal whatsoever on Cyanogenmod in my apartment.
Though I think the main problem is still Sprint's network. I should have great signal where I am according to their maps and the tower proximity.
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I get demonstrably worse signal in the exact same spot in my apartment. My signal ranges from -85ish dBm to -105dBm on touchwiz, whereas I am seeing an average of -115 dBm on Cyanogenmod 10.1. I frequently have absolutely no voice signal whatsoever on Cyanogenmod in my apartment.
Though I think the main problem is still Sprint's network. I should have great signal where I am according to their maps and the tower proximity.
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That was exactly what we were saying. Touchwiz adds about 20dBm to the display.
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That was exactly what we were saying. Touchwiz adds about 20dBm to the display.
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Touchwiz adds 20 dBm that actually makes a difference? I can't make or receive phone calls on CM10.1 probably 66% of the time. I can't make or receive calls maybe 5-10% of the time on touchwiz.
It is not the display
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That was exactly what we were saying. Touchwiz adds about 20dBm to the display.
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It has something to do with the fact that Cyanogenmod uses open-source RIL's. Sprint recently pushed out a OTA for touchwiz which updated the RIL so that their phones could interact with their "new" 4G LTE towers, but the Cyanogenmod team doesn't have access to that RIL, so they are using an older one.
Now how to fix this issue I do not know, and would very much appreciate some help. I realize that TouchWiz does add 20dBm to the display but when I am getting full bars and LTE on TouchWiz, and getting one bar with LTE using Cyanogenmod then there is a serious issue.
There has to be some way to update a RIL manually, and if so where to get the latest Sprint RIL.
colonel.shepard said:
difference is i can send texts in tw but not cm
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That's usually because you need to update your Prl and profile prior to going to an aosp rom.
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colonel.shepard said:
Of course this has been done 2 times just in case but didnt help
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Welcome to aosp roms
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colonel.shepard said:
meaning?
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Meaning that all aosp roms are put together on leaks from other devices. There is no true aosp rom available yet for US variant s3. So this is what happens when files are picked from here, there, and everywhere and pieced together to make something work. The radio files especially for cdma devices becomes a nightmare. TW 4.1.2 is the best available for Sprint SGS3 at the moment, you won't have issues with data signal, cell signal or problems sending and receiving sms/MMS.
There is no true source for sph-L710 for aosp.
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colonel.shepard said:
moar it is then
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Yeah, I'm running MOAR with the AOSP theme along with NOVA Prime and it gets very close AOSP (although still 4.1.2), but with all of the TW features...
How do you update your PRL?
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How do you update your PRL?
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You would need to flash a TW rom in order to update your PRL
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I'm getting low signal continually, including at home where my other phones always have 5 bars. Half the day today, I showed no signal, and never went higher than 2 bars. I'm having a lot of calls go straight to voicemail.
I'm running the newest prl on El29 with blazer rom. Is this a modem issue, a prl issue, or something else?
Try EK02.
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You're holding it wrong
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You're holding it wrong
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That's what she said...
Signal bars can show anything the manu wants. Just ask Apple....
If you want to really compare, check the dB strength on all your phones and see.
Ya but when it indicates no signal, I'm missing calls.
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Ya but when it indicates no signal, I'm missing calls.
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i've had the same thing today. happened around 4 central time. switched roms figured maybe something wrong on one. found out it was a ougtage in our area. they are working on it.
Try flashing a different modem. FD19 works best for me. Others say EL29 was best for them. Just try a few and always update profile and prl.
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Try flashing a different modem. FD19 works best for me. Others say EL29 was best for them. Just try a few and always update profile and prl.
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on fd02 and kernal is el 29. i even tried stock and still no signal. other sprint users in my area don't have signal either and they aren't rooted
I've been having similar issues in my area lately as well. I've been getting 2/4 bars at home now instead of 3/4 bars like usual. I tried both EL29 and FD19 modems, but still getting the same problem. Also running Blazer Rom.
i'm on tsm revamped
I'm having the same issue.. I'm on alpha 3
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Im having a simular problem only get 1 bar of service in my driveway and no 4g at home or work. Has any one made a high gain replacement antenna for the e4gt? Im running a stock le29 thats rooted and clw.
Thanks to the guys here for all the info on everything.
Any updates to this? I've tried 4 different modems and all give me periodic loss of signal, while my evo next to it sits at full strength.
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Any updates to this? I've tried 4 different modems and all give me periodic loss of signal, while my evo next to it sits at full strength.
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That's the same as me, I'll get 1 to zero bars while my Old moment and evo 3d get 3 to full bars at home
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Has anyone noticed that on 1x, the 3G icon is still displayed?
And if so, does anyone know of a fix? I would rather have no icon, than 1 that lies to me.
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Your phone shows data signal.
Not very related but just so you know.
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Your phone shows data signal.
Not very related but just so you know.
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I'm not referring to the signal bars. I'm referring to the Network Connection icon (1x, 3G, 4G, Roam)
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I'm 100% certain it's because that's how the stock ROM is configured.
I'm running CM9 right now and when it drops to 1x, it shows 1x, not 3G. It always says 3G when I run stock.
If you're rooted you could probably use something like Ninja Morph to change the icons... or you could just use a custom ROM that does this already.
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I'm 100% certain it's because that's how the stock ROM is configured.
I'm running CM9 right now and when it drops to 1x, it shows 1x, not 3G. It always says 3G when I run stock.
If you're rooted you could probably use something like Ninja Morph to change the icons... or you could just use a custom ROM that does this already.
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I've been running AOKP since it became official for toroplus, but I wanted to go back to stock just for the speed/stability (I use the stock Sprint kernel on AOKP for stability). I've already looked through all the icons, and they are all correct. So somewhere in an XML or smali it points to the 3G icon instead of the 1x icon.
I just can't find it.
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Honestly it is probably like that to make it look like you have better signal.
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Honestly it is probably like that to make it look like you have better signal.
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I know why it's like that. But that isn't my question.
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I know why it's like that. But that isn't my question.
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I never said you didn't?
So nobody knows? I'm sure one of you themers have come across it in smali/XML
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Coming from the Galaxy s II LTE, I noticed that the LTE connection is not as great as it used to be from GSII to GSIII. At the same location (my desk at work) I used to consistently have LTE, not I get 4G and if I'm lucky, 3 bars.
Question(s): instead of waiting for the updated modem from Rogers,
1)Anyone flash UCAL based ROMS experience better LTE connection with Rogers?
2)Anyone flash ANY ROM and notice improvements?
3)Anyone try any tweaks that they wouldn't mind sharing that improves this?
I'm thinking of flashing Tuchmi but I'm really considering other ROMs based on UCAL just to see if it improves LTE. Anyone experience anything as mentioned above?
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My office downtown at front and bay gets terrible reception.
Yesterday I had my phone running cm10 next to a buddy on stock and we were both only getting 3-5 down and less than 1 up!
Before the s3 I had a blackberry and it had **** reception in my office equipment too.
I am also running cm10 latest version august 17th. Does anyone know what the lte symbol is? I only connect to 4g and H+. Before I installed the ROM I never had access to the network, but I do now after speaking to my provider.
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I am also running cm10 latest version august 17th. Does anyone know what the lte symbol is? I only connect to 4g and H+. Before I installed the ROM I never had access to the network, but I do now after speaking to my provider.
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4G is the LTE in CM10
I really think the antenna on the sgs3 is weaker for both cellular and wifi reception. Once it picks up a signal when you're close enough its alright but compared to other devices I've used such as sgs2 it does seem weaker. And sgs2 was fairly weak as it was IMO.
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I really think the antenna on the sgs3 is weaker for both cellular and wifi reception. Once it picks up a signal when you're close enough its alright but compared to other devices I've used such as sgs2 it does seem weaker. And sgs2 was fairly weak as it was IMO.
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Coming from iPhone 4, I would say SGSIII's reception is pretty good to me. Never used SGSII before, I cannot provide the comparison.
I am using the AT&T UCAL based rom on Rogers, got 4 bars consistently. I guess the performance is pretty much the same, the battery seems getting better.
I've heard of people having the same issue coming from an S2 to S3 as well
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Running Liquid Smooth ROM, and I'm not sure if it's the ROM or if it's Sprint but I seem to be getting pretty bad reception. Anything I could do to get better reception? Already did THIS, and it didn't seem to help. Thanks to anyone that can help!
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Running Liquid Smooth ROM, and I'm not sure if it's the ROM or if it's Sprint but I seem to be getting pretty bad reception. Anything I could do to get better reception? Already did THIS, and it didn't seem to help. Thanks to anyone that can help!
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What modem are you currently using? Modems have a big cause/effect on signal strength
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Running Liquid Smooth ROM, and I'm not sure if it's the ROM or if it's Sprint but I seem to be getting pretty bad reception. Anything I could do to get better reception? Already did THIS, and it didn't seem to help. Thanks to anyone that can help!
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I noticed this too but it isn't a reception issue unless you go into settings and see a difference in the dBm otherwise what I do know is that touchwiz isn't really "true" signal it adds on a couple bars just so ur phone looks better but when u flash an aosp you get your true signal which with me ranges from 1-2 bars and if I'm next to a tower I get around 3 bars so its just the way aosp and touchwiz handles signal
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You could call in to Sprint to see if a tower is down in your area, but if not you could try flashing a different modem or getting an AirAve from Sprint to boost your signal
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What modem are you currently using? Modems have a big cause/effect on signal strength
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Newest one... MA6.
Joe0113 said:
Newest one... MA6.
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Try a different modem to see if that helps. Newest doesn't always mean best when it comes to the modems
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Try a different modem to see if that helps. Newest doesn't always mean best when it comes to the modems
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Like what other ones?
What are you using as your basis for saying that you have "horrible reception"? The signal indicator in the status bar?
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Sprint is the definition of horrible reception. .....
CNexus said:
What are you using as your basis for saying that you have "horrible reception"? The signal indicator in the status bar?
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That's part of it... but sometimes I'll receive texts 5-10 min after they've been sent, internet is slow as tits, youtube takes 10days to load a 2min video, calls are dropped etc...
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That's part of it... but sometimes I'll receive texts 5-10 min after they've been sent, internet is slow as tits, youtube takes 10days to load a 2min video, calls are dropped etc...
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Download sensorly and check the coverage maps in your area, maybe you're in a bad area
Now if you mean that you are recently getting really bad reception, then do as the guy above said and try out different modems
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Thought I would share this real quick. So I live in a 4G LTE area and my brother lives two houses from me. My brother who has a iphone 5 comes over and says "man I wish Sprint had there 4G LTE network setup here". I look at him and start laughing, I tell him "bro I have full 4G LTE on my S3". Now he has been on Craigslist the past two days trying to trade his iPhone 5 for a S3.
Hahaha just found this very funny and had to share with fellow Android users. Btw not the first time I've heard of no 4G LTE on iphones while the Android phones are picking up the signal.
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I didn't think the IPhone had a weak radio. I bet it's a setting he has that's disabled 4g. Especially if you've got full signal
Heh I noticed this too, although it tends to be in areas with less than perfect LTE reception, when we first noticed it, the speeds were drastic enough between LTE and 3g that numerous slanders against my friend's iPhone were made
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I didn't think the IPhone had a weak radio. I bet it's a setting he has that's disabled 4g. Especially if you've got full signal
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For as much as I've played with coworkers iPhone, I do not think there are GPS/lte on/off settings unless jail broken.
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For as much as I've played with coworkers iPhone, I do not think there are GPS/lte on/off settings unless jail broken.
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My wife has one, there is an LTE toggle in general/data
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He needs to turn it on, also tell him to sell the iphone5 not trade he can get quite a bit of money for it check eBay.
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GiantJay said:
He needs to turn it on, also tell him to sell the iphone5 not trade he can get quite a bit of money for it check eBay.
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True. I traded my iPhone 5 for my S3. I also got 180 boot.
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My girlfriend's iphone 5 has a better radio than my S3, both were bought brand new. If I'm on a TW rom though I get the same service as she does, but on AOSP, everywhere I go I have exactly 2 bars less than her..
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My girlfriend's iphone 5 has a better radio than my S3, both were bought brand new. If I'm on a TW rom though I get the same service as she does, but on AOSP, everywhere I go I have exactly 2 bars less than her..
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So stick with tw dont blame the phone.
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Mah bad lol
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sevenpioverthree said:
My girlfriend's iphone 5 has a better radio than my S3, both were bought brand new. If I'm on a TW rom though I get the same service as she does, but on AOSP, everywhere I go I have exactly 2 bars less than her..
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Bars mean nothing. TW has double the amount of bars that AOSP has. What you need to check is dBm.
Hmm, wife has an iphone 5 and I have an s3 both on sprint. I'll try some informal tests to compare at our house. Voice does well on my phone but it sometimes hops between 3g and lte if wifi is off so will see how hers holds on to lte.
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sevenpioverthree said:
My girlfriend's iphone 5 has a better radio than my S3, both were bought brand new. If I'm on a TW rom though I get the same service as she does, but on AOSP, everywhere I go I have exactly 2 bars less than her..
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Before throwing the rom or phone to the fire based on bars of signal, I would go to settings and scroll down to 'about device' and look at signal strength, you might find it's no different, may have something to with coding in aosp vs tw, but in reality it's only visual.
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Joe0113 said:
Bars mean nothing. TW has double the amount of bars that AOSP has. What you need to check is dBm.
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Guess I should update the page before posting lol
guys I already admitted my mistake can we move on
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I didn't think the IPhone had a weak radio. I bet it's a setting he has that's disabled 4g. Especially if you've got full signal
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He has 4G turned on. He just has a weak signal compared to the S3
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TheSocalGuy79 said:
He has 4G turned on. He just has a weak signal compared to the S3
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AntennaGate. Sorry, had to...lol
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He needs to turn it on, also tell him to sell the iphone5 not trade he can get quite a bit of money for it check eBay.
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Great advice!!! I like the person who got the S3 plus cash for the isore.