GPS fix - AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III

I found this through a post on Google plus and wanted to share it, make sure to thank the original ok mal posters in other thread if it helps. Tested on my I747 and it worked wonders. I just wanted to share the knowledge for those not wanting to jump through to many hoops.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2211690
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Can be fixed by a simple EFS restore I believe. Did you not do a backup of it in the first place?

Everything I've read had involved going back to stock to get it to reset. I didn't even think GPS had anything to do with efs I thought that was just the imei and other info related to it. Plus this is still simpler doesn't even need a pc or any other apps just access to the stock dialer and a minute or two.
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There's a sticky thread in q and a already. Same instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995347
[READ] How to get your GPS back! (No GPS showing/GPS giving general location)
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Hmm missed that somehow oh well. Guess it was the the thought that counts.
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Man.. THANK YOU! I was about to do the whole Odin back to stock today and these instructions fixed it. Instant GPS lock!
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mymusicathome said:
There's a sticky thread in q and a already. Same instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1995347
[READ] How to get your GPS back! (No GPS showing/GPS giving general location)
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No it's not the same instructions at all. The one in the stickies factory resets the phone. I used it to fix my gps about a month ago after flashing Liquid Smooth broke mine. They both do seem to work pretty well.
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Nothing fixed the issue for me, still constantly disconnects GPS for me

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2211690
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I tried it all, clear maps, factory reset, nv rebuild, nothing helped. Gps well randomly disconnect and would not come back until reboot
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The reason this fix isn't in my stickie thread is because it temporarily fixes the problem. Too many users reported it was amazing one day and then the next its gone.
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egyptshun said:
The reason this fix isn't in my stickie thread is because it temporarily fixes the problem. Too many users reported it was amazing one day and then the next its gone.
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I don't understand though, is it affecting only people who upgraded their ics device to jb or it affects all jb devices there of gs3
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artisticcheese said:
Nothing fixed the issue for me, still constantly disconnects GPS for me
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That sounds more like a hardware issue. My problem was that it would do nothing when the GPS was on in maps or anything else. No icon no nothing. After doing this it went back to normal.
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artisticcheese said:
I don't understand though, is it affecting only people who upgraded their ics device to jb or it affects all jb devices there of gs3
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Seems to be jellybean
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artisticcheese said:
I tried it all, clear maps, factory reset, nv rebuild, nothing helped. Gps well randomly disconnect and would not come back until reboot
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Did you trying tightening the back of the phone, as mentioned in one of the GPS fixes?
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Yes, I tried it all, it still happening. I'm on CM 10.1 and it did not happen once so far
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Nope i had the same issues in ICS
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Seems to be jellybean
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Same here. It only happened when I switched to JB. Reverted back to ICS and it went away
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Aokp all betas.. Text not entering

Hi for as long as I remember aokp had this problem were when im in the msg app i could be typing a message using the keyboard and nothing actually types ive to get out of the app and go back in to continue.. Im surprised no one really complained about this.. I only seen a couple of people complaining
Thanks
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Are you sure the APN settings are correct?
By the way, the AOKP releases (not milestones) are considered nightlies, not betas.
Yes they are it happens a few its not the msg not sending its the text is not entering its nothing to do apns.
B39 the B stands for beta
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[email protected] said:
B39 the B stands for beta
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Incorrect. The B in say B39 means build, not beta. All AOKP releases so far except the Milestones are considered and treated as nightly builds.
Check this link, and scroll down a bit: http://aokp.co/index.php/releases/_/build-38-r24
Remember: builds are considered "nightlies"!
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Can we please drop that now and get back on topic?
Ok because i need help
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Ok because i need help
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Regarding your issue: I have had it before, but I cannot remember what ROM I ran and how I fixed the issue, I'm afraid.
The only way to fix it is to disable the lock screen. I've tried sending messages to some of the developers but apparently they just don't care about the issue. But with all the badass features of AOKP I deal with the issue
Happens on AOKP, doesn't happen on CM9 or Gummy.
KiNG OMaR said:
Happens on AOKP, doesn't happen on CM9 or Gummy.
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Same its fine that the only reason im on cm9
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This happens when you let the phone lock while you are in a specific message thread. Just don't do this and you won't have the issue.
But it still should be fixed dont you agree
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But it still should be fixed dont you agree
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I'm not saying it shouldn't, but that is the workaround.
I'm pretty sure this issue has been addressed several times. A simple google search would have pulled up thread after thread of the same thing. Seems to be more than just on AOKP. I for one ran into this problem running stock. Seems to be a case by case situation. Most likely an android bug that has yet to be squashed.
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I'm pretty sure this issue has been addressed several times. A simple google search would have pulled up thread after thread of the same thing. Seems to be more than just on AOKP. I for one ran into this problem running stock. Seems to be a case by case situation. Most likely an android bug that has yet to be squashed.
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I constantly change roms and aokp is the only rom in which ive this problem
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I had it in CM9.
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joshnichols189 said:
This happens when you let the phone lock while you are in a specific message thread. Just don't do this and you won't have the issue.
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But it still should be fixed dont you agree
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I vouch for this, only time it happens to me. And every issue should be fixed, but unless you're willing to donate your time to fix it, you shouldn't complain about something so trivial?
Lol Beta 39...
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joshnichols189 said:
This happens when you let the phone lock while you are in a specific message thread. Just don't do this and you won't have the issue.
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^^
I always exit out of the SMS app when not using it, instead of locking my phone with the SMS app running.

Videotron SGH-T999V rerty no connection

Has anyone else here notice or know how to fix. the verry frequent "No connection error / retry" when using 3/4g in the play store a a few others application too?
I don't have problem on WIFI and when the problems occured, i have of course the 3g/4g active...
It does this even after factory reset since day one...
Never happened here...
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lowradio said:
Never happened here...
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are you on videotron?
because 1 of my friend can confirm that this is happening almost everything when hes not on wifi..
yeah, same issue for me
not quite sure ... but i think i had this issue on stock rom ... i'm gonna do some test late tonight and tomorrow and give feedback !
I called videotron 3 time and 1 of them finally found a ticket for this for investigation.
Also th eproblem doesnt happen when Using CM10.... so its firmware/ os bug
I'm on stock
Do you get sometime a "gateway timeout" message when surfing on the web ? (on 4G)
I'm a bit pissed about that
Yes i did it happens to me on wifi alot !! So annoying..
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shahkam said:
Yes i did it happens to me on wifi alot !! So annoying..
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oh mine on Wifi is perfect . its really is just when using the 3g/4g network.
Anyway like I said earlier It is a firmware bug becasue the issue is not present with CM10.
Wagnard said:
oh mine on Wifi is perfect . its really is just when using the 3g/4g network.
Anyway like I said earlier It is a firmware bug becasue the issue is not present with CM10.
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Well it happens to me on every rom so im pretty sure mine is hardware related i also changed my internet provider to videotron not sure if it can mean anything..
But my iphone 4s is working whit no issues on the home network...
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I'm on exajoule and after some testing, I didn't get any connections error. So like state above.... Probably a os bug.
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cuzmonote said:
I'm on exajoule and after some testing, I didn't get any connections error. So like state above.... Probably a os bug.
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So far i tried cm10 , aokp jb , frostyics, stock rooted ... all the same results..
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shahkam said:
So far i tried cm10 , aokp jb , frostyics, stock rooted ... all the same results..
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Maybe you could try to go in recovery and fix permissions? Don't know If that could help.... Won't hurt definitively.
Are you running the latest play store build?
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cuzmonote said:
Maybe you could try to go in recovery and fix permissions? Don't know If that could help.... Won't hurt definitively.
Are you running the latest play store build?
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What you mean the latest play store build ? I do have the latest play store of that is what your asking..
And that wont do nothing to my knowledge..
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What you mean the latest play store build ? I do have the latest play store of that is what your asking..
And that wont do nothing to my knowledge..
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To my knowledge you do have a problem and I don't. Same phone same carrier..... If you're not willing to try to fix your problem yourself and put the blame on vdt or the hardware.... Good luck my friend.
I was just trying to help you.... But quite frankly.... You know better than me....
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Quick question about sph-d710bst

Is the sph-d710bst an epic 4g or an epic 4g touch? Sorry if in wrong forum. Couldn't figure it out by googling. All I got was that it was an epic. My wife's friends camera went out so I was coming here to look for help or possibly rooting it and updating it a bit. Thanks. I suggested a factory reset since she has like a bunch of crappy apps. I'll see if that works. Thanks
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xM Minton Mx said:
Is the sph-d710bst an epic 4g or an epic 4g touch? Sorry if in wrong forum. Couldn't figure it out by googling. All I got was that it was an epic. My wife's friends camera went out so I was coming here to look for help or possibly rooting it and updating it a bit. Thanks. I suggested a factory reset since she has like a bunch of crappy apps. I'll see if that works. Thanks
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Yes, the sph-d710bst is the epic 4g touch. And if the camera is not working, I would suggest what you said, a factory reset. Get rid of all those apps that may be causing a conflict. If she doesn't want root(I know, but some people don't!) then just do the reset and update her through Kies with the latest jelly bean OTA. Good luck! I have the same phone, so let me know if you have any issues or questions.
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Yes, the sph-d710bst is the epic 4g touch. And if the camera is not working, I would suggest what you said, a factory reset. Get rid of all those apps that may be causing a conflict. If she doesn't want root(I know, but some people don't!) then just do the reset and update her through Kies with the latest jelly bean OTA. Good luck! I have the same phone, so let me know if you have any issues or questions.
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Yeah I checked the about phone and it was still on ics. But it said no update available so I guess I'll do it at my house. Thanks.
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xM Minton Mx said:
Yeah I checked the about phone and it was still on ics. But it said no update available so I guess I'll do it at my house. Thanks.
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If it's still on ics you can update, for sure...Let me know if you run into issues.
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If your camera went out? What exactly does that mean, can you provide a screenshot of what is happening?
If it's a hardware failure it is fairly simple to replace the camera on the e4gt. Just find tuscani and buy one from him if he still has the parts.
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Did the factory reset and camera still doesn't work. It just has a black screen and freezes up where nothing works...
By black screen I mean it's black in the viewfinder. I'm unfamiliar with the device personally but we just came by her house and did all that and it still isn't working. Maybe the update would fix the camera possibly? I know it used to work so I'm unsure. Thanks again guys.
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xM Minton Mx said:
Did the factory reset and camera still doesn't work. It just has a black screen and freezes up where nothing works...
By black screen I mean it's black in the viewfinder. I'm unfamiliar with the device personally but we just came by her house and did all that and it still isn't working. Maybe the update would fix the camera possibly? I know it used to work so I'm unsure. Thanks again guys.
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Hmmmm, Mattix may be right. Your camera may be borked. Try the update first, then look around on here for a new camera. They're not that expensive and from what I hear not too terribly difficult to install.
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Is t mobile ever going to update

Are they?
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angelr429 said:
Are they?
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I don't know. If they do, it probably won't be now. I got tired of calling T-Mobile and asking them if they were ever going to release the update. all I got EVER was the last update was on may 7th. That's all we have. Thanks. Is there anything else we can help you with?
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Before everyone starts berating you for not installing another rom, I installed goldeneye and it was fine for a bit and got terrible lag on the home screen and app drawer. So I went back to rooted stock again. Only rom for my phone that is smooth.
Okay one of these thread whining about t mobile updates just got locked. Can we not start a new one?
If you want updates now, root your phone and update it to your heart's content. That is what XDA is here for.
If you want to stay stock for whatever reasons and complain about a lack of updates, do it on the t mobile forums. They have forums there that are monitored by people who might actually listen and do something about it. There are zero people from t mobile reading this thread.
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stevessvt said:
Before everyone starts berating you for not installing another rom, I installed goldeneye and it was fine for a bit and got terrible lag on the home screen and app drawer. So I went back to rooted stock again. Only rom for my phone that is smooth.
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I got the opposite - lag with stock and not with custom ROM's (and kernels) like Wicked and Omega.
The post above is good idea - flood the tmobile forum.
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Okay one of these thread whining about t mobile updates just got locked. Can we not start a new one?
If you want updates now, root your phone and update it to your heart's content. That is what XDA is here for.
If you want to stay stock for whatever reasons and complain about a lack of updates, do it on the t mobile forums. They have forums there that are monitored by people who might actually listen and do something about it. There are zero people from t mobile reading this thread.
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But but I always get what I want when I whine!
(Total sarcasm here. Having my fun before it gets locked :3 )
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But but I always get what I want when I whine!
(Total sarcasm here. Having my fun before it gets locked :3 )
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Well in the essence of having fun before the thread gets locked, allow me to contribute.

			
				
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Hopefully soon I need apps 2 SD, wi-fi calling and HDR video.
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[Q] Anyone having tremendous radio issues?

After unlocking and and flashing some AOSP ROMs I am getting atrocious signal.
I'm near the heart of Downtown LA so I don't think its location. Anyone having major issues.
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Its always safe to go by dbm. Cause aosp and sense use different methods for signal bar. I noticed this while on a sense an aosp rom
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Rebel908 said:
After unlocking and and flashing some AOSP ROMs I am getting atrocious signal.
I'm near the heart of Downtown LA so I don't think its location. Anyone having major issues.
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Try flashing the decrypted RUU. That's helped some others with radio issues in AOSP ROMs.
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Derick60 said:
Try flashing the decrypted RUU. That's helped some others with radio issues in AOSP ROMs.
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flash decrypted and then flash the AOSP again?
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flash decrypted and then flash the AOSP again?
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You got me there, I haven't had a chance to actually do it, yet. But that's the way I understand it, yes.
I just went back to Bonestock and I'm gonna attempt the RUU tonight. It's a bit outside my comfort zone, but I'll give it a shot.
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Derick60 said:
You got me there, I haven't had a chance to actually do it, yet. But that's the way I understand it, yes.
I just went back to Bonestock and I'm gonna attempt the RUU tonight. It's a bit outside my comfort zone, but I'll give it a shot.
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Personally I would avoid aosp for now until development progresses. Too many users have lost voice capabilities after trying them which tells you straight up they are still wip
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dottat said:
Personally I would avoid aosp for now until development progresses. Too many users have lost voice capabilities after trying them which tells you straight up they are still wip
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I haven't had any issues on aosp. I don't think that statement is true. Most haven't. At first there were they are very stable now.
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I'm back on Bonestock & still having radio issues. Wondering if that's the reason...
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Derick60 said:
I'm back on Bonestock & still having radio issues. Wondering if that's the reason...
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This is usually the outcome. Too many postings (fresh ones too) of people who just got s-off and went to aosp. When they came back to sense, radios sucked. Until those posts stop appearing I stand by my comment.
If s-off, the decrypted ruu should fix. Until, you repeat the same steps...and define insanity.
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I'm back on Bonestock & still having radio issues. Wondering if that's the reason...
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You probably did what I did. I jumped right to Vanir, which might have messed with my radios. No matter what I flashed to, the problem remained. I posted a thread and Flyhalf was nice enough to point me in the right direction.
His instructions worked for me, so I recommend you try it, but obviously I can't guarantee anything
The thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476991
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You probably did what I did. I jumped right to Vanir, which might have messed with my radios. No matter what I flashed to, the problem remained. I posted a thread and Flyhalf was nice enough to point me in the right direction.
His instructions worked for me, so I recommend you try it, but obviously I can't guarantee anything
The thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476991
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That's exactly what I did, actually. Everything works, but it seems like my signal strength should be better ( I'm usually around -100dBm).
Thanks for your help, I'll give it a shot.
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Derick60 said:
That's exactly what I did, actually. Everything works, but it seems like my signal strength should be better ( I'm usually around -100dBm).
Thanks for your help, I'll give it a shot.
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I was able to get data, but no voice. Is that what you're running into?
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I was able to get data, but no voice. Is that what you're running into?
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I had both, but neither was great. Now I have data, and show 4 bars, but as soon as I hit the call button, it drops & says "out of service area"
I'm back on LiquidSmooth now & I'm gonna try a fix I read about on that thread.
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Update: still no dice. However, I restored a backup I had of PACMan & I'm back up and running. Signal strength still not fantastic, but I can make calls again, at least.
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I am seeing radio issues as well. Areas where I was at high signal now get me medium to low. Our fav restaurant dropped me to 3g for the first time ever last night, showing a low signal when on stock it was at high.
I am running PAC-Man rom. Signal is being measured by GSAM Battery Monitor Pro.
Voice and Data are working fine, just low signal. IMEI is not blank. Not sure what step to take next to diagnose the issue.
This is what I'm getting running PAC when I have full bars.
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