Hi there, I recently got this device and I'm using it on Mobilicity. However, for the past month I have only been met with dissatisfaction. I have tried JMTX4, Galaxy SBean 13.5, CM9, CM10, Rootbox 3.8 w/ Cerux (Skyrocket port) with a bunch of different radios. Try as I might, the call quality and reception is very poor. I'm coming from a Blackberry 9360 and I'm comparing my experience to that. I really like the T989 and how it allows me to do so much more than my old BB, but I'm heartbroken at how it just doesn't want to work. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Move to a different location, its not the phone bro its mobilicity. Their coverage is terrible in some places but if you move somewhere else its the same as say rogers or bell
Am from Toronto 2
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Hey guys,
I just went from the skyrocket i727 to the galaxy nexus and noticed that the UCLA modem in the skyrocket provided phenomenonal reception. (on 3g not talking about LTE)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1509978
Would there be anyway to figure out why or how? or is it simple the skyrocket has a better antenna?
go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405345
and install UGLA4
king23adrianc said:
go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405345
and install UGLA4
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i'm on that one.. but the skyrocket still seems to be much better in reception
The Skyrocket does have better reception and data. My wife and daughter both have the skyrocket. Wish we could get there modem would be nice.
Chad
My coworker has the Skyrocket. (She got it for a penny 2 weeks before it launched.) She can't even get a reliable signal for calls in our room sometimes. Even though my Galaxy Nexus can be a real wingnut sometimes, I still find it more reliable than my coworker's phone. Still, she did get it for a penny and as a member of the family plan, her bill is $30 a month, data included. I think I wouldn't mind the tradeoff.
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My coworker has the Skyrocket. (She got it for a penny 2 weeks before it launched.) She can't even get a reliable signal for calls in our room sometimes. Even though my Galaxy Nexus can be a real wingnut sometimes, I still find it more reliable than my coworker's phone. Still, she did get it for a penny and as a member of the family plan, her bill is $30 a month, data included. I think I wouldn't mind the tradeoff.
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Is she on the super modem though?
I hate to break it to you guys, but you have too many variables in your methodology to draw any conclusion. You have not demonstrated that the Skyrocket has a better radio than the Nexus. Unless you're using unlocked phones that you can switch between networks with (which don't exist for LTE yet), you CANNOT compare models on two different networks. You just as likely suggested (not proven either) that AT&T has better LTE coverage in your area.
Here's how you test signal strength between phones: http://www.anandtech.com/show/5254/investigating-the-galaxy-nexus-lte-signal-issue
Note that they're all on the same network and are right next to each other during the test. Due to how radio waves can bounce around inside buildings, having to phones in different parts of the same room is NOT PROOF. They have to be as close as possible and even then they can end up getting different signal.
I'm talking about the GSM versions of both....both unlocked and running on the same network...
My unscientific test was simply..nexus doesn't work in basement but my skyrocket does with the new modem
Fyi I'm on telus Canada which supports 3g hspda and lte) but no LTE in my region yet
Just got a great deal on a Nexus ($250) and am currently using it with T-Mobile in Tampa/Wesley Chapel, FL. Just flashed JB along with the JB baseband and signal is okay compared to what it came with. Any advice (stay, go to UGXXX, or back to XX___). Thanks.
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you'll have to try the radios to find what works Best for you. It can vary with location, weather, buildings around you, cell towers nearby, congestion, how you hold your phone, military bases nearby, etc.
Knew it wouldn't be this easy. Thanks, though.
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There's no perfect radio. Everyone will have different results with different radios.
FWIW I'm using the stock 4.1 w/ xxlf1 radio and it's fine on T-Mobile.
After a great 10 years with Tmobile and most recently on my Mike AHRD supported HTC Sensation with blazing speed. I bit the bullet after seeing my neighbors blazing 32down ave speed on Verizon 4g LTE here in Seattle WA USA area.
I was at end of my TMOUS contract and did the switch to Verizon and with not wanting to shell out the big bucks for the latest and greatest SG3. I knew MIKE AHRD was very high on the Galaxy Nexus for CDMA LTE and was a chef here too. I got 2 free new Galaxy Nexus phones from Best Buy. One for me and one for the wife.
Upon turning them both on my wifes did an immediate software update to firmware ending in K, Mine did not update as it already had latest update ending in Q.
The odd thing is my wifes sits on 4g and has very good speed test. WE are in strong 4glte area. However my phone sits on 3g and the very few times I get it to say 4g I get wicked slow speed tests. MY best was 5 down 1 up. But usually about 1.4 down.
How the heck can two of the same model phones get different speeds. My phone flat out sucks! Hers rocks. ... I just rooted mine and unlocked bootloader and was wondering if any one knows of a way to fix data speeds? Uggg.....
have you tried swapping sim cards to see if it the problem follows the sim?
IMM76K vs. Q. Maybe the search nerf update borked the RIL. Maybe that's why the rest of us haven't received it.
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Now I have not switched Sim cards... Will try that and report back.
When I called Verizon the leval 2 tech said firmware ending in Q is the newest now and has been working great. Or so he said... Well not for me! I have plenty of time to exchange at Best Buy. I did find plenty of threads claiming big issues with our Galaxys having 3g 4g hand off issues. Does any of the custom roms like AHRD fix this issue?
Thank!:good:
iceshark said:
Now I have not switched Sim cards... Will try that and report back.
When I called Verizon the leval 2 tech said firmware ending in Q is the newest now and has been working great. Or so he said... Well not for me! I have plenty of time to exchange at Best Buy. I did find plenty of threads claiming big issues with our Galaxys having 3g 4g hand off issues. Does any of the custom roms like AHRD fix this issue?
Thank!:good:
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Mine drops to 3g w/ g/f's on 4g, same rom builds, same kernels at times. Just two days ago I was w/ the folks and my dad's Razr Maxx was on 3g while my mother's Maxx was on 4g. Weird how that works out. But just goes back to why some phones OC better than others, other's UV better than some, some have all the issues, some don't. All phones are different.
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Mine drops to 3g w/ g/f's on 4g, same rom builds, same kernels at times. Just two days ago I was w/ the folks and my dad's Razr Maxx was on 3g while my mother's Maxx was on 4g. Weird how that works out. But just goes back to why some phones OC better than others, other's UV better than some, some have all the issues, some don't. All phones are different.
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Well from the sound of, Verizon phones really dig the ladies.
Nburnes said:
Well from the sound of, Verizon phones really dig the ladies.
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VZW are a bunch of c*cks...so it doesn't surprise me...
hey guys whats up. Just wondering if anyone can help me as ive currently been SMS'Less for over 3 weeks (FU#$KING ANNOYING)
Anyways ive installed numerous different OS' and Radios but nothing has seemed to restore functionality to my poor text messages and its fu#$ING WITH ME MENTALLY P(gonna cry soon)
Anyways. Can anyone tell me what is the most guarenteed Radio/Kernal Combo for the Galaxy S2X T989D (Im currently with Mobilicity) and live in Toronto, Canada. Thank you so much and i bless you with the highest abundance!
P.S I've installed GO SMS PRO and it didnt do ****.
alignwith9 said:
hey guys whats up. Just wondering if anyone can help me as ive currently been SMS'Less for over 3 weeks (FU#$KING ANNOYING)
Anyways ive installed numerous different OS' and Radios but nothing has seemed to restore functionality to my poor text messages and its fu#$ING WITH ME MENTALLY P(gonna cry soon)
Anyways. Can anyone tell me what is the most guarenteed Radio/Kernal Combo for the Galaxy S2X T989D (Im currently with Mobilicity) and live in Toronto, Canada. Thank you so much and i bless you with the highest abundance!
P.S I've installed GO SMS PRO and it didnt do ****.
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If you are getting a good cell signal and your calls are working fine, I don't think it's the radio. I'm on Wind and have had no issues with any of the radios/roms I've tried. Try going back to stock radio and rom and see if that helps. Otherwise it could be a bad phone or something with mobilicity's service.
Well for my phone i like the Darkside Venom kernel and the UVLG3 Radio/Modem. Increases data speeds and cell range by 3x.
Apn settings?
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Ladies and gents,
Some of us know 1st hand about crappy Samsung CDMA radios. I have both a e4gt and SGS3 and live relatively close to my local towers, albeit hilly terrain.
That said, for those who are fascinated by the Note 2, other than price, I'm sure a few of us who are considering purchasing wish we could inquire about the samsung cdma radios ?
How do they hold up? Have samsung radios improved with the latest monstrosity ? Have you received any LOS or worse - have 2 bars 1 second, initiate a call, and the signal goes to -101db (or 0 bars)? Do you find yourself repeating what you say to those yoh are speaking with ? And lastly, if you have had a e4gt or sgs3, if you had signal issues with those phones, do you experience any with your new Note 2? Does it seem better, worse ? Keep in mind i am NOT RELATING TO DATA speeds for thise question, just CALL signal and CALL quality.
Thanks!
I picked up ET4G on release day dealing with many months of crappy radio -LOS
GN2 is my upgrade from ET4G misery and its like a breath of fresh air.
Ive found Radio to be very stable , strong signal , fast data transfer and of course no LOS.
sling said:
I picked up ET4G on release day dealing with many months of crappy radio -LOS
GN2 is my upgrade from ET4G misery and its like a breath of fresh air.
Ive found Radio to be very stable , strong signal , fast data transfer and of course no LOS.
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Same here. No need to flash a different modem, but I probably will when they become available because I'm addicted to flashing anything new.
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For all the tests ive done. The Note 2 is on top at this point imo. I live on the egde of an updraded Lte tower. My S3 will sometimes pick it up and then kick on and off keeping my data in limbo. Now I walk out of my house and the N2 catches it right away with no issues. Also I'll set my S3, my Wife's S3 and the N2 side by side on 3G and the N2 always Wins at loading and web sites or goolge play menus. I know the S3 isn't an ET4G, but it gives you an idea.
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