Hello,
I have to say that I love my G2. Unfortunately it has some issues. I had a box fan on my window sill this summer. Well, it fell off and landed on my phone, leaving a dent in the aluminum trim (right above the LED charging light). Every since then my WIFI reception has been terrible. I have to be in the same room as a router to get any signal. I'm not even sure if it is possible, but I think replacing the "wifi receiver" might solve my problems. While I'm at it, the earpiece speaker seems to be blown (poor audio quality, hard to understand people). I'll follow the path of this thread for that: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1578637
I can't seem to find a wifi receiver part online. To be honest, I don't really know what I'm looking for. Any advice?
P.S.: While I have your attention, what custom ROMs are you using? My phone is rooted, but I've never installed a custom ROM. I'm just curious what is being used.
WiFi receiver is built into the board and non replaceable, sorry for the bad news
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Since swapping from my GS2 i have noticed signal loss issues when streaming music from my HOX to my Bluetooth headphones. Previously i used my GS2 everyday to play music via one of 2 pairs of Bluetooth headphones whilst training. Never had any issues with signal loss even when I left the phone on the other side of the gym temporarily. Now when I use my HOX I get massive skips sometimes if i merely put it in my pocket upside down or more commonly if i put my hand over the top end of the handset or swing a weight and/or my arm etc over top of it. I swapped firmware to aokp to see if it helped and it may have slightly but still it is unacceptable for a newer handset to do this let alone a flag ship. I have seen some others noticing this too and sorry if it has been already discussed lots, just wondering if anyone has found a fix or workaround? Or do I just need to go back to Sammy and swap to an s3?
Thanks in advance
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Go swap it for an S3. You'll fit right in over at the whiniest forum on xda.
Chill, no need for that dude I'm not trolling or IMO excessively moaning over nothing as it seems like I have a legit hardware issue I was trying to work around, other than that I'm very happy with my change back to HTC.
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I've had similar problems with my bluetooth headset on my One X - fairly frequent signal dropouts which appear as pauses / skips in the music. This is in contrast to my HTC Desire which always had a good signal to the same headset, and very rarely (if ever) dropped out.
i use bluetooth headphones when training and also catching train to work and i notice it too mate. In fact i had something similar in my desire HD. The range of the signal and also strength is exremely poor in recent HTC phones for some reason. I thought it may be my Senheiser headphones, but i tested them on my friends SG1 and they work perfectly even at long ranges, no skips or pauses.
I don't think there is a fix as i think the problem is in the poor hardware itself......hopefully HTC address this in their future phones
Cheers for the replies guys, yeah assumed that was the case just was hoping I could some how increase the buffer size or something along those lines so when the signal is interrupted it could stream through it somewhat. Obviously this would only work if the interruption was relatively short but still may just be enough for a bit smoother playback, providing this was possible at all in the first place of course. I tried to fiddle with power amps settings to do this in a very basic way but had no real success.
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It's probably obvious, but have you tried unpairing and then re-pairing your BT headphones? I used to have a similar problem with my Legend, and doing that solved it (along with rebooting the phone). BT reception on my HOX has been near flawless, on the other hand, so not sure what causes your problems. Hope the above helps.
PS. The HOX does have skip issues when turning the screen on/off, and I suspect this has to do with switching to and from the companion core. Wonder if that will be fixed in JB.
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It's probably obvious, but have you tried unpairing and then re-pairing your BT headphones? I used to have a similar problem with my Legend, and doing that solved it (along with rebooting the phone). BT reception on my HOX has been near flawless, on the other hand, so not sure what causes your problems. Hope the above helps.
PS. The HOX does have skip issues when turning the screen on/off, and I suspect this has to do with switching to and from the companion core. Wonder if that will be fixed in JB.
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My bluetooth headset signal is getting worse and worse.. even having it about 30cm away it'll still lose signal.
and if i put it in my pocket and walk, basically every step i lose signal...
I assume it's software issue and it didn't have such a bad problem when i was on ICS
This is a hardware issue
Check this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1688538
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So I confirmed I had the Wifi connector issue via the squeeze test and repaired the phone myself (I have a bit of experience with this sort of thing, but only as a hobby). The fix went great for the wifi - now reading a perfect signal! (So thanks to everyone in that thread).
Only problem is now my loudspeaker has gone a bit funny - when at about about 50% volume it sounds like the signal being put through is too "loud" for the speaker and is a bit fuzzy (forgive my lack of knowledge of terminology lol).
Currently also running IceCold AOKP ROM and I'm 99.9% sure the issue didn't exist before pulling the phone apart.
Only other thing of note is the issue is only when playing anything through the speaker only (phone calls and music) and does not affect the top speaker or headphones or bluetooth.
Anyone have any idea what I may have broke / disconnected / need to replace as a result of my repair?
I don't know, but my first guess would be that you broke the speaker.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002SCLE5I/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i have always been using these... since i have been using app call shop kicks... and some stores i cant get long gps lock or no bars... but this has help a lot and also i uses two of them... since one really does nothing
also if you have a tv antenna two of these works too!!
just my review
Well the thing about these... they are placebo. Your antenna is finely tuned. In fact if you cut it or modify it without know what you are doing your phone may never get a signal again. But there isnt that problem with these since you domt actually connect anything or cut anything. You place a sticker under your battery. Doesnt do a thing. Without being connected to anything its not really doing much. You can also put a nfc sticker in there. Still nothing. There was a thread on this devices forum about just this. And the conclusion was just a placebo effect. Sorry. But you are right about tv's with rabbit ears. It could help signal reception.
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I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is a common problem for the SGS3. Previous to my HM1900 Samsung Bluetooth I had the HM1800. The 1800 worked flawlessly, around 25 feet or so through a wall, turning my head, etc., how a Bluetooth should work. The HM1900, however, is awful in comparison. During work, I keep my phone in my right breast pocket with the headset in my right ear. I stream music while working (in near-perfect 4G) though if I put my arm over my chest, or turn my head, I lose signal. Could it be the headset itself, or is it a possibility that it's a combination of both?
On the phone I have the Otterbox Commuter case, so it isn't that thick. The phone is not rooted and running 4.3. I have attempted at doing a software update, but nothing downloads. Is there somewhere to download a software update for the Bluetooth itself on the phone? Or is this just a lost cause?
I would rather keep the HM1900 just because of how well built it is, I easily ruined my HM1800 within two weeks for it not being as robust.
And another side note! Volume is damned quite on the headset even with everything at full volume. Any volume control fix or app?
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I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is a common problem for the SGS3. Previous to my HM1900 Samsung Bluetooth I had the HM1800. The 1800 worked flawlessly, around 25 feet or so through a wall, turning my head, etc., how a Bluetooth should work. The HM1900, however, is awful in comparison. During work, I keep my phone in my right breast pocket with the headset in my right ear. I stream music while working (in near-perfect 4G) though if I put my arm over my chest, or turn my head, I lose signal. Could it be the headset itself, or is it a possibility that it's a combination of both?
On the phone I have the Otterbox Commuter case, so it isn't that thick. The phone is not rooted and running 4.3. I have attempted at doing a software update, but nothing downloads. Is there somewhere to download a software update for the Bluetooth itself on the phone? Or is this just a lost cause?
I would rather keep the HM1900 just because of how well built it is, I easily ruined my HM1800 within two weeks for it not being as robust.
And another side note! Volume is damned quite on the headset even with everything at full volume. Any volume control fix or app?
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Ive had similar issues save the volume .. its not your case unless its metal and only real thing you can do is re - pair the headset and the phone .
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Ive had similar issues save the volume .. its not your case unless its metal and only real thing you can do is re - pair the headset and the phone .
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I've had similar issues, what should i do?
I have problems when streaming music to a bluetooth speaker. When using iphone on max volume sound is much louder than when I try using my galaxy s3. Do you know a way how to fix that?
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I have problems when streaming music to a bluetooth speaker. When using iphone on max volume sound is much louder than when I try using my galaxy s3. Do you know a way how to fix that?
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I as well have had this problem. Mine comes and goes. Phone volume, Pandora volume, and headset volume are at maximum and it's still not very loud through the headset.
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Ive had similar issues save the volume .. its not your case unless its metal and only real thing you can do is re - pair the headset and the phone .
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Repairing doesn't do anything unfortunately.
Is it possible there's just a weak bluetooth antennae in the phone, or it has somehow become damaged/unhooked?
Going back to my first post, the older headset worked wonderfully, but this new one isn't doing so hot. Turn my head; lose signal, place a hand over phone; lose signal. It will however work from five feet away crystal clear with no obstructions, but I must be within sight and have my headset facing the phone. Seems a little ridiculous for a bluetooth if I can't have the phone in my pocket.
If when checking the Bluetooth association you find general poor performance, then there are a few things you can attempt. Initially, make certain your gadget's batteries are appropriately charged or are overall new. Contingent upon the gadget, you can discover this data in either the Bluetooth menu or the Bluetooth framework inclination by selecting "Show more information" from the apparatus menu. On the off chance that your gadget has removable batteries, than regardless of the fact that the framework reports them as being healthy, give the battery compartment a decent investigation to check whether any consumption has happened from a spilling battery.
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If when checking the Bluetooth association you find general poor performance, then there are a few things you can attempt. Initially, make certain your gadget's batteries are appropriately charged or are overall new. Contingent upon the gadget, you can discover this data in either the Bluetooth menu or the Bluetooth framework inclination by selecting "Show more information" from the apparatus menu. On the off chance that your gadget has removable batteries, than regardless of the fact that the framework reports them as being healthy, give the battery compartment a decent investigation to check whether any consumption has happened from a spilling battery.
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Unfortunately the batteries are not removable in my device. They are fully charged as well. I think a lot of this comes down to the signal on the BlueTooth itself brand to brand and model to model. Still though, there might be a fix.
I have come to the conclusion that the Bluetooth headset is the problem going from one device to another; from one Galaxy S3 to an HTC One to my current Galaxy Note 4. The problem is the HM1900. Purchase the HM1700, it's not as robust, but it sure fits better and gives better sound.
Hello guys
Is just me or anyone here is having weak wifi signal even when I am near the router while other phones not having this issue!!
Ps: it's only my second day after buying the phone
No issues over here.
mine is fine too, it drops out once in while but so did my last phone lol
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mine is fine too, it drops out once in while but so did my last phone lol
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Mine is dropping too .. I hope someone got any notes about this issue before selling the phone
No issues here....
No issues, WIFI working perfectly here
I Feel Sorry For You..
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Mine is dropping too .. I hope someone got any notes about this issue before selling the phone
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Sorry To Read You Received A Faulty Device.. :angel:
There Are Zero Wi-Fi Issues With The A70 On A Mass Level.
You Should Begin The Process Of Obtaining A New Replacement Unit A.S.A.P.
Mine drops frequently to the point that it's frustrating. Check out my post about the screen and tell me if you have the same issues too. We might have the same versions of the device, which appear to be a bunch of faulty versions from the same batch.
I'm having an issue as well. My old phone can and able to detect and connect to my WiFi (which is quite distant tho) meanwhile my A70 can't, I have to get closer to the Wi-Fi in order for it to detect/connect to it but after that if I return to the other place when it doesn't pick it up, I'm able to maintain the connection. It's weird..
Use 3rd party app to connect on wifi. Im using wifi master. Playstore have it
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Use 3rd party app to connect on wifi. Im using wifi master. Playstore have it
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Can u please attach the screenshot of wifi master app because there are so many wifi master apps in playstore
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Can u please attach the screenshot of wifi master app because there are so many wifi master apps in playstore
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Here you go buddy
That Wifi Master app is unsupported by the A70 so I don't know why you'd recommend it here
wifi is definitely one of the worst thing on the a70...it drives me up the wall, and i am ready to sell my phone and never touch any samsung anymore because of this...i am not sure, but samsung is trying too hard to make some things "smarter" meaning if samsung thinks your wifi signal is bad it drops connection just like that...exclamation mark, lost connection, switch to data, are countless through the day...and samsung is playing dumb about this problem...
my wife is using lg and meizu on the same network and wifi is working perfectly fine 24/7...
same here. my friend is able to get a stable connection on the same network with a much older phone. However samsung won't do anything about it.
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Use 3rd party app to connect on wifi. Im using wifi master. Playstore have it
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I can't see any app that you mention.
Can you kindly share its link here or pm me.
As my A70 also has weak wifi issue.
Can't see the wifi router downstairs when my old. Samsung note 4 can, laptop can
I'm having the same issue. Weak Wi-Fi signal in my A70. While my other phones are getting full signal. Is there any way to fix?
seems like some antenna problem. you can probably fix it by bridging antenna contacts with the pins on the motherboard with a lump of copper wire. Solder can also help.
to take itapart:
1) insert a thin piece of plastic( like a flexible plastic file) into the gap between the rear plastic and frame, and cut the adhesive, and peel away the rear plastic
2) remove the screws and sim tray
3)slide your finger nail into the gap between the rough plastic and the smooth plastic on the side rails. The rough plastic is the part that is touching the screen, and the smooth plastic is the side rails. The smooth plastic is of a different colour, and the rough plastic is black.
4 pull the side rails away, and examine the copper antenna contacts. you might want to replace the mid frame. If you still have warranty, bring it back to store