I just recently got the phone and noticed a strange behaviour.
The phone sits in the same spot for hours and is connected to my home WiFi.
After unlocking it doesn't show my homescreen but the WiFi selection screen.
It doesn't happen every time I unlock it tho, just every now and then.
It's not really much of an issue but I wonder if it's a bug or some faulty settings.
I already switched off the message about available networks because I thought that a weak network in the neighborhood is causing this but it still does it.
Anyone noticed the same?
No, I don't have any issue like that. What firmware you are using ?
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hannanzikrea said:
No, I don't have any issue like that. What firmware you are using ?
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Build B106
DaFunkShun said:
Build B106
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Update to B107 official
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Update to B107 official
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That fixed that rather annoying problem on mine.
Downside of 107 seems to be increased sensitivity to weak signals, my signal gauge is often showing no signal then pops up to 1-2 bars then off again. It doesn't seem to affect things that much in use, but if you have the 'phone on the gauge appears to go up and down non-stop.
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That fixed that rather annoying problem on mine.
Downside of 107 seems to be increased sensitivity to weak signals, my signal gauge is often showing no signal then pops up to 1-2 bars then off again. It doesn't seem to affect things that much in use, but if you have the 'phone on the gauge appears to go up and down non-stop.
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Upgrading to B107 fixed that issue on mine too. However, I get the same problem as above now with the phone signal. Seems to have dropped indoors, and I get the searching for network a bit more frequent too.
I suspect that this is part software, and part antenna design. I didn't realise that it would all be housed in that little black strip of plastic at the bottom!
The update did indeed fix it. I didn't know that there was a newer build than B106 because the phone claimed to have the latest version.
I didn't notice any signal loss so far, neither WiFi nor carrier. But I live in a well covered area.
Anyway, thanks a lot for your help mates and have a nice day!
Problem solved!
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I just bought a new GNexus yesterday. The store has a 3-day return policy so I'm pressed for time to verify some of the problems my unit has.
1.) I have a weak wifi signal. My phone is currently using the XXK6 modem. I read the reviews and most people are saying that signal quality got better using that modem. However, I'm just 4ft. away from the router and it's not giving me a full bar. How can I verify if this is a hardware problem/defect or just a software bug?
(I used to own an S2 and my wifi was at full bars at the same distance and same router.)
2.) Does Android 4.04 fix the low volume problem? And how can I verify if my low speaker volume is a hardware defect/problem?
Thanks guys!
1) I'm having the exact same problem. WiFi signal is very weak and sometimes drops but quickly picks up again. I asked the exact same question before, but I didn't get any useful feedbacks aside from flashing my router with DD-WRT.
2) If you are talking about the low volume problem on the external speaker, then unfortunately no. However you can use an app called Volume+ to solve this problem. The app can bump your volume up by a significant amount.
Hope this helps
Thanks! For the second question, the only solution I found here was to install volume+ as well. I'm just worried it might be a hardware defect with my unit.
I'll still check if my wifi signal problem goes away when I flash a new ROM and baseband. I'm still at work so I'll let you know how it goes.
Great, hopefully you'll find the solution to the Wifi problem soon
Galaxy Nexus' speaker volume is one of it's gripe, but as we all know, we have Volume+
jorel000 said:
Thanks! For the second question, the only solution I found here was to install volume+ as well. I'm just worried it might be a hardware defect with my unit.
I'll still check if my wifi signal problem goes away when I flash a new ROM and baseband. I'm still at work so I'll let you know how it goes.
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The baseband has nothing to do with wifi.... Unlock /root/flash 4.0.4 /test and if the problem persist /return
Here you go. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23229558
Galaxy Nexus AOKP m5 Franco kernel m3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386884
It seems like there are a handful of people who's also suffering from the poor Wifi problem.
I'll leave it here and hopefully this can help you OP.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386884
It seems like there are a handful of people who's also suffering from the poor Wifi problem.
I'll leave it here and hopefully this can help you OP.
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Thanks! Just an update. I've rooted my phone and flashed AOKP milestone 5. At first Wifi and data signals sucked big time. But then I flashed the UGKK7 baseband. Wifi and 3G signals are stronger than ever. Too bad I still have to return my phone due to the back part being loose.
I'll try to be succinct here. I got a replacement Nexus from Asurion when my screen cracked earlier this month. Incidentally, this was also around the time I started flashing Jelly Bean ROMs rather consistently. I have been experiencing (what I would actually refer to as) a crippling issue where my phone's signal will just completely drop. As in, no calls, no texts, no anything. Mobile network connection is gone. And while it does do it in my apartment, which has shoddy reception in the first place, it's doing it just as much when I'm in the middle of Best Buy, or a bar, or anywhere with FULL 4G. It will simply go from 4 bars to no service and then back to 4G (once the radio presumably cycles).
Do you guys think this is a hardware issue or a Jelly Bean issue? I've run two different ROMs overall (Jelly Belly and PARANOIDANDROID), so I've hit both the CM10 and non-CM10 ends of the spectrum and they're both doing it, so that leads me to believe that it's not a specific ROM issue, but either an overall Jelly Bean issue or a hardware malfunction. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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I'll try to be succinct here. I got a replacement Nexus from Asurion when my screen cracked earlier this month. Incidentally, this was also around the time I started flashing Jelly Bean ROMs rather consistently. I have been experiencing (what I would actually refer to as) a crippling issue where my phone's signal will just completely drop. As in, no calls, no texts, no anything. Mobile network connection is gone. And while it does do it in my apartment, which has shoddy reception in the first place, it's doing it just as much when I'm in the middle of Best Buy, or a bar, or anywhere with FULL 4G. It will simply go from 4 bars to no service and then back to 4G (once the radio presumably cycles).
Do you guys think this is a hardware issue or a Jelly Bean issue? I've run two different ROMs overall (Jelly Belly and PARANOIDANDROID), so I've hit both the CM10 and non-CM10 ends of the spectrum and they're both doing it, so that leads me to believe that it's not a specific ROM issue, but either an overall Jelly Bean issue or a hardware malfunction. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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I have the same issue with my phone. I have actually gotten 3 new phones only to have them all do the same thing. I flashed to Jelly Bean hoping it would fix the issue but no luck.
Sounds like a hardware issue. I have flashed many roms, ICS and JB and all are good for reception. Once we got new radios 5 months ago it fixed my 3g to 4g handoffs when I would lose data for minutes if not an hour. All good now.
It's common issue for Google nexus. I am also having same problem. You may ask a replacement or switch network mode to "CDMA only" instead of "LTE/CDMA".
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It happens to my Galaxy Nexus too. >_<
Happens to me too. From HSPA (which should bei constant high-quality in my area) down to 2G, and if I am in areas with bad coverage, it looses signal completely.
Finally, after several ROMs, and basebands haven't fixed it, I'm going to send it in, as soon as possible now.
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This is a hardware issue. I515.10 is the one I have and it does this as well, the I515.9 however does not seem to be affected. The .10 was made in china and the .9 in korea... or maybe the other way around, hell who cares... Bottom line is, its a huge issue that samsung should have addressed long ago.
For more info check out the samsung forums. I'm waiting on a replacement to come Monday.
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Same thing
This is happening on mine too. I installed the stock rom on my Verizon GNex and the signal has deteriorated significantly, almost like 4.0.2
I'm hoping a fix, or the new binaries fix this issues and put it back to it's 4.0.4 state.
I am still plagued by this. Anybody know of any fixes in the works? I have exchanged my phone 4 times to no avail.
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I am still plagued by this. Anybody know of any fixes in the works? I have exchanged my phone 4 times to no avail.
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It's an issue with a certain batch of phones. All the ones I had that had issues were either manufactured in January or February (says 12.01 or 12.02 under the battery). I was finally able to get a new replacement at a Verizon store thanks to knowing the manager and it was just manufactured in July (12.07) and has worked like a charm (except a single stuck pixel in the upper right-hand corner, but I don't see it unless I'm looking for it, so I'll deal).
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It's an issue with a certain batch of phones. All the ones I had that had issues were either manufactured in January or February (says 12.01 or 12.02 under the battery). I was finally able to get a new replacement at a Verizon store thanks to knowing the manager and it was just manufactured in July (12.07) and has worked like a charm (except a single stuck pixel in the upper right-hand corner, but I don't see it unless I'm looking for it, so I'll deal).
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My current phone says it was manufactured 7/11/12 in China. I thought it was going to behave at first but the problem showed it's ugly head several days later.
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My current phone says it was manufactured 7/11/12 in China. I thought it was going to behave at first but the problem showed it's ugly head several days later.
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That's strange. In my experience, it should either be screwed up totally or not at all. It shouldn't gradually onset. You sure it's not a ROM and/or radio issue this time that's just exhibiting similar symptoms?
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That's strange. In my experience, it should either be screwed up totally or not at all. It shouldn't gradually onset. You sure it's not a ROM and/or radio issue this time that's just exhibiting similar symptoms?
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When it started acting up I hadn't rooted / romed yet. I am now rooted and have flashed to 4 different roms and every single one of them still had the issue. I may have had the issue on the first couple days and not noticed it for whatever reason...
Right ... I am having problems with the WI-FI signal on my ARC S, Running stock 4.0.4 / 4.1.0.B.587, Everything STOCK. I don't have issues connecting to the router, The signal is just weak I have tried connecting and changing the routers tried to change the wireless channels from 1-13 problem still exists, I mean I'm in the same room as the router and the signal bars are not full they fluctuate from one bar to 3 only four when its right near the router. On an iPhone the signal is full even when I'm at a distance from the router and around the house. What could be the problem ? and is it will all ARC S's. I have even had a replacement problem is with the actual phone and not my router in anyway. Any idea what could be the problem and maybe how I could resolve it, help will be appreciated ...
You could use newest baseband which .77
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You could use newest baseband which .77
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Does baseband 77 work on Gingerbread .62 build? Just an question..
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Its already on the .77 newest baseband.
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Looking at your signature, Does your ARC S have the same issues and whats the wireless range on it how far can you go without it dropping bars?
I have the same problem but I use baseband 72
vito8916 said:
I have the same problem but I use baseband 72
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Well, Seems like its the actual phone then, I actually regret buying it
I've the same problem, just ignoring it..
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chandoliasnikos said:
I've the same problem, just ignoring it..
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just hope sony actually fix the issue, seen on sony forums earlier someone posted that the wifi module inside is cheap and nasty worse than clone phones hence the weak signal, wow pay so much for the phone and this is the outcome,
I kinda regret buying mine also, now I wanna sell it...
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so is there a way to fix it since?
xSustainer said:
Well, Seems like its the actual phone then, I actually regret buying it
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It's not up to phone. It's up to ICS update, and there are dozens of topics exploring similar subject all over the web.
On stock GB 4.0.2.a.0.69, WiFi signal is a lot stronger. Test it and you'll see.
Edit: For example, when I'm on ICS, if I go out in my garden, I can't even catch WiFi signal from my home router. Only once in a while, and it's very weak. While on GB I can catch it with no problems and it varies between one and two bars.
Well and even if the problem is identified by dozens of topics there is not yet any solutions...
It seems to be a big issue...
So I am going to wait...
Any idea for how long ?
Obviously there is no solution yet, if we talk about stock ICS. We can only wait for next update from Sony (if that ever happens), and hope this issue will be solved.
But like I said, on stock GB, there are no issues with signal strength.
Anyone have GPS Issues. I drive 5 hours a day and notice my GPS loses signal a few minutes and gets it back at least once an hour. I started having GPS issues after I did my update.
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Anyone have GPS Issues. I drive 5 hours a day and notice my GPS loses signal a few minutes and gets it back at least once an hour. I started having GPS issues after I did my update.
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Same here, even more frequently than that
I am having same exact problem after lollipop update.
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I'm having the same issue after the Lollipop update.
I've had these issues with kitkat, lollipop, and over 6 or 7 replacements (lost count) on both T-Mobile and ATT variants. I've tried using a GPS repeater in my car, I've tried all the software/app fixes, resetting the GPS, etc etc. My suspicion is that it has a weak antenna and loses signal frequently.
It seems Samsung phones are a bit prone to GPS issues. I feel like it's Groundhog Day.
I may have to give up on Samsung and find something different.
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It seems Samsung phones are a bit prone to GPS issues. I feel like it's Groundhog Day.
I may have to give up on Samsung and find something different.
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I actually called att and I told them my GPS was going nuts ( mine would say I was in a different city ) and they sent me a replacement right away. The replacement works great and haven't had any problems with it. It came with android 4.4.4 and I upgraded to 5.0.1 and haven't had any GPS issues at all.
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I actually called att and I told them my GPS was going nuts ( mine would say I was in a different city ) and they sent me a replacement right away. The replacement works great and haven't had any problems with it. It came with android 4.4.4 and I upgraded to 5.0.1 and haven't had any GPS issues at all.
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I'm curious, did you get a new unit or a refurbished one as a replacement? Was the thin chromed frame scratched at all?
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I'm curious, did you get a new unit or a refurbished one as a replacement? Was the thin chromed frame scratched at all?
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It was brand new like not a single scratch at all and it had the stickers like when u get a new phone. Now it didn't come with a battery or with the s pen or the back cover because when u call att they actually tell u " hey make sure u just send the phone back and that's it, keep the pen, the Sim, the micro SD, battery and the back cover."
Hmmm....from what I'm reading here, the GPS issue is not related to the OS upgrade, and that possibly exchanging the phone will result in success.
I was thinking I had red that this started with the OS upgrade. I hadn't used my GPS enough before the upgrade to know.
I guess I'll see if AT&T will exchange mine.
I have the exact same issue. Every 10 minutes or so it just stops updating and takes a minute or two to start tracking me again. It's really frustrating when I'm driving around a city and I can't see the next step in my directions because I'm a mile ahead of it.
Is anyone else seeing this on their battery stats? So much red spots? I am on 2G/3G auto mode. Check attachment for screenshot.
Does anyone know how to switch basebands? Or even what different kinds of basebands are there?
FYI I have 3 other devices which never experience this issue.
Replying in my own thread: So no one experiences weird signal loss?
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Is anyone else seeing this on their battery stats? So much red spots? I am on 2G/3G auto mode. Check attachment for screenshot.
Does anyone know how to switch basebands? Or even what different kinds of basebands are there?
FYI I have 3 other devices which never experience this issue.
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Try to set only 2g.
Mine suggestion, use 2g when you don't use internet too much, and switch to 3g when you really need it.
Also 2g/3g switching drains battery, bacause when there is bad 3g signal, device disable it, then switch to 2g and then device need to find network again.. Too much battery drain.
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Is anyone else seeing this on their battery stats? So much red spots? I am on 2G/3G auto mode. Check attachment for screenshot.
Does anyone know how to switch basebands? Or even what different kinds of basebands are there?
FYI I have 3 other devices which never experience this issue.
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My dear friend, this is a common issue in all Zenfone 2. Even I had raised the same Question here in XDA once, but nobody else agreed with me.
See this,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/network-bug-t3103060/post60668801#post60668801
And you must see this one too;
http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=7337&extra=&page=17
I hope you got the answer now.
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My dear friend, this is a common issue in all Zenfone 2. Even I had raised the same Question here in XDA once, but nobody else agreed with me.
See this,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/help/network-bug-t3103060/post60668801#post60668801
And you must see this one too;
http://www.asus.com/zentalk/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=7337&extra=&page=17
I hope you got the answer now.
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Oh wow this is horrible! ASUS has zero respect for customer requests I guess. I will change my sim and check but after reading the thread, not much hope. Thank you very much for showing this to me. Do you still face the issue?
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Oh wow this is horrible! ASUS has zero respect for customer requests I guess. I will change my sim and check but after reading the thread, not much hope. Thank you very much for showing this to me. Do you still face the issue?
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Yes I have got this problem still..
We have tried everything already. Like, swapping SIM1 and SIM2, trying different carrier SIM cards, taking new genuine micro sim cards...etc.. but no help. But some say that if you make it, 2G only then it works fine. But I did not try and not bothered to try such a stupid solution. Hope Asus will fix it in a future FW release..
nishuksd said:
Yes I have got this problem still..
We have tried everything already. Like, swapping SIM1 and SIM2, trying different carrier SIM cards, taking new genuine micro sim cards...etc.. but no help. But some say that if you make it, 2G only then it works fine. But I did not try and not bothered to try such a stupid solution. Hope Asus will fix it in a future FW release..
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Yeah true. Why restrict to 2G on a 4G device? Okay lets hope for a fix. Or at least a response from the Asus rep on XDA. @Asus_USA
Try changing the preferred network type with *#*#4636#*#*
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Try changing the preferred network type with *#*#4636#*#*
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Thank you for the brilliant idea
chuckdez said:
Try changing the preferred network type with *#*#4636#*#*
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Thanks but i've already tried this
+1
I am also facing Signal Loss issue in ZF2. Totally disappointed from ASUS
nishuksd said:
Yes I have got this problem still..
We have tried everything already. Like, swapping SIM1 and SIM2, trying different carrier SIM cards, taking new genuine micro sim cards...etc.. but no help. But some say that if you make it, 2G only then it works fine. But I did not try and not bothered to try such a stupid solution. Hope Asus will fix it in a future FW release..
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Soheir said:
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I am also facing Signal Loss issue in ZF2. Totally disappointed from ASUS
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I have to say.. After the last update, the signal is much better. I still do notice some signal loss. But overall much better than before. My "Time without a signal" has dropped from 35% to 8% now.
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I have to say.. After the last update, the signal is much better. I still do notice some signal loss. But overall much better than before. My "Time without a signal" has dropped from 35% to 8% now.
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But I did not get a SINGLE network drop after the last update
I'm soo happy that Asus finally figured it out.. But the battery backup is still not upto the mark.. Expected more from this 3000MAH Battery..
nishuksd said:
But I did not get a SINGLE network drop after the last update
I'm soo happy that Asus finally figured it out.. But the battery backup is still not upto the mark.. Expected more from this 3000MAH Battery..
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Yeah the battery definitely is a bummer. But lets wait for a fix... As for the signal..Hmm... maybe I lose signal during commute. But regardless, it has greatly improved. Good job Asus.
Soheir said:
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I am also facing Signal Loss issue in ZF2. Totally disappointed from ASUS
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Hey,
I'm not sure if you or anybody else does still care, but try setting your preferred network type to 2G/3G or only one of those.
I missed several calls on my ZE551ML due to signal loss and doing this solved the problem.
I'm not sure if it was ASUS's or my operators fault, but this helped me a lot.
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If your Zenfone lost signal sim card sometime and drain down battery.
Here is my solution, just ROOT your Zenphone and install that app for keep your battery alive: "Zenphone fix" app on google play
Share that app if you fixed this problem.