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I am totally new heree and not sure if this is the right place to post this. Please bear with me.
I updated my G2X when the Gingerbread version first came out. I just noticed that it still automatically rebooted itself twice last night while I was reading. The G2X was right nest to me and I heard the T-Mobile tone while it rebooted. Has anyone experienced this? I thought this update shall fix this bugging issue. I also notice the battery drains faster. Anyone knows how to root it after gingerbread update? Thanks.
traveljazz said:
I am totally new heree and not sure if this is the right place to post this. Please bear with me.
I updated my G2X when the Gingerbread version first came out. I just noticed that it still automatically rebooted itself twice last night while I was reading. The G2X was right nest to me and I heard the T-Mobile tone while it rebooted. Has anyone experienced this? I thought this update shall fix this bugging issue. I also notice the battery drains faster. Anyone knows how to root it after gingerbread update? Thanks.
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A factory reset after I did the update has helped me avoid all issues.
tmo will replace it. you just need to speak with them and not the first person you get. The first person I think are outsorced and they will transfer you to tmo tech guys.
jimcarroll said:
tmo will replace it. you just need to speak with them and not the first person you get. The first person I think are outsorced and they will transfer you to tmo tech guys.
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you mean calling customer service? or in store?
Yea get that ***** replaced. there are good ones out there you just need to find it..
Factory reset after the update fixed it for me to.
jabhome said:
A factory reset after I did the update has helped me avoid all issues.
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Yup, go to the privacy menu and use the option.
The simple act of doing a reset does a lot for a smart phone.
I had an Iphone 3g where after 4.2.1 the solution to speed was to do 2 factory resets in a row.
Some people will return a laptop because they don't want to do a reboot.
------------After the reset, go to the marketplace and the first thing install the T-Mobile My Account app. The original version is problematic and can lead to buggieness
tombaker1 said:
Yup, go to the privacy menu and use the option.
The simple act of doing a reset does a lot for a smart phone.
I had an Iphone 3g where after 4.2.1 the solution to speed was to do 2 factory resets in a row.
Some people will return a laptop because they don't want to do a reboot.
------------After the reset, go to the marketplace and the first thing install the T-Mobile My Account app. The original version is problematic and can lead to buggieness
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If you return a phone to Tmobile before doing a factory reset to see if it solves your problem then you simply don't value your time. A factory reset takes all but five minutes. If you call Tmobile you will have to wait for them to ship you a phone, and when it arrives it will be in "factory reset" condition anyway. If you go to a retailer and pick a replacement up, it too will be in the same condition. So if you are going to get a reset replacement, everyone would be wise to try a reset before rushing to Tmobile.
I had the same problems with GB after the update- I didnt do a factory reset though.
Moved to Eagles Blood and seems like a much more stable and cleaner rom- havent tested enough to see if it reboots or not though.
To root, flash clockwork mod recovery using nvflash and install a rooted rom. There's a rooted version of gb stock out there, or you could be adventurous and install one of the many custom ones we have.
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Return your broken phone ASAP. Phones should not randomly turn off or reboot. It is broken. Do not try to fix a broken phone on your own. It will result in nothing but headaches. Take it back now!
Yeah my replacement phone still randomly dies, I'll come back in a few hours and have to do a battery pull. It doesn't reboot like the old one but it does die more.
Should I get the replacement replaced?
Horsey said:
I had the same problems with GB after the update- I didnt do a factory reset though.
Moved to Eagles Blood and seems like a much more stable and cleaner rom- havent tested enough to see if it reboots or not though.
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I ran Xboarders OTA GB with no tweaks since it came out. I then switched to EB 1.07 and had a ton of issues. I then returns to Xboarders OTA tweak and it was flawless. Now I am on to Weapon G2x.
Like I said, I really think a good scrub down and wipe, i.e. factory reset does wonders, at least folks should give it a try.
I absolutely agree that theres a good, actually great batch out there, I have NEVER had a single issue with my phone and its bone stock on 2.2.
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so are you doing this in the store? or calling customer service?
So auto reboot issue is the only issue you people are facing in this mobile phone?
Returned phone . New works flawlessly. Tmo is aware of the issue. When u call you will talk first with an outsourced person. Get past them they will transfer u to tmo who will pretty much no questions asked process ur return
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Mine is still rebooting and having problems, i factory reset twice and still having issues. What should i do now?
same problem with my g2x and my wifes g2x...is there a solution for this?
I bought from ebay after reading reviews that the phone works find after gb update.....that means going back to tmobile is not an option for me
Sonic Marvel said:
Mine is still rebooting and having problems, i factory reset twice and still having issues. What should i do now?
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Purchase at eBay does not affect 1-year warranty.
I can't change my Wifi Xoom's orientation. The sensor appears to work when I test it in Elixir 2, and I have the autorotate slide switched on. I've rebooted and turned it on and off many times... I contacted Moto via online chat, but it was like 20 minutes before chat hours ended and the guy Juc stood me up! Like he asked what version of the Xoom I have and I said "I have the wifi version". Then he didn't respond for 30 minutes even after I asked repeatedly if he was still there. Anyone else have any advice? I can't find this problem ANYWHERE ELSE!!!! It's driving me BONKERS! I already tried toggling the autorotation switch and rebooting (volume button and screen lock) and turning it off and on. I also uninstalled my recently updated apps... I'll post a reply for future reference of others if I fix it with a factory restore.
What ROM / Kernel are you using?
All stock. Never rooted. Would rooting work?
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All stock. Never rooted. Would rooting work?
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I think it might be worth a try. It's obviously a software problem, so there's got to be a software solution. Rooting and flashing a kernel or rom could do the trick, otherwise you could reinstall your stock images through ADB (as much trouble as rooting IMHO).
I'm just going to play it safe and mail it to them first. I just got finished chatting with them again and they said to mail it to them. I'll wait the 10 or so days if it fixes him...
EDIT: Well, I figured since my support guy made me factory reset it, what harm would an external factory reset do? For some reason, it worked. I just don't understand it! At least I don't have to send him in! I would miss Xoomy too much!
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I'm just going to play it safe and mail it to them first. I just got finished chatting with them again and they said to mail it to them. I'll wait the 10 or so days if it fixes him...
EDIT: Well, I figured since my support guy made me factory reset it, what harm would an external factory reset do? For some reason, it worked. I just don't understand it! At least I don't have to send him in! I would miss Xoomy too much!
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I know just what you mean!
I know; I tend to personify my objects such as Xoomy and Nexusy (my Nexus S)! My Xoom is MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!
Very glad he's fixed, then.
My Sensation was acting up and getting slow (probably because of all the apps I had installed) so I decided to do a factory reset and after rebooting the phone, I was no longer getting service/signal. Also, when I got into Settings, the Mobile Data is greyed out and cannot be toggled. Basically I have a phone right now that doesn't work and I need help. I found something saying may have something to do with the contact points on the back cover but they're all fine when I checked.
My phone right now as it is:
S-off, Android 2.3.4, Sense 3.0 = pretty much stock
If anybody knows a fix for this please help or if there is an existing thread already, a link to that would be nice.
Thank all for checking this issue and for you future any help you can give me. I'd appreciate them.
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My Sensation was acting up and getting slow (probably because of all the apps I had installed) so I decided to do a factory reset and after rebooting the phone, I was no longer getting service/signal. Also, when I got into Settings, the Mobile Data is greyed out and cannot be toggled. Basically I have a phone right now that doesn't work and I need help. I found something saying may have something to do with the contact points on the back cover but they're all fine when I checked.
My phone right now as it is:
S-off, Android 2.3.4, Sense 3.0 = pretty much stock
If anybody knows a fix for this please help or if there is an existing thread already, a link to that would be nice.
Thank all for checking this issue and for you future any help you can give me. I'd appreciate them.
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try rebooting to recovery and wipe cache and dalvik. If that doesnt work reflash your rom.
No luck still
I followed what you said but the problem still persists. This really sucks. I'm back to my nokia N8 for the mean time. I miss my android already.
This happened to me when I was flashing a rom. I ended up trying everything but my apn settings were always greyed out and I would get no service as well. I had to wipe all data and perform a factory reset. Then after then reflashed my rom and checked my apn settings to see if I could access them, and when I was able to, I knew I was good.
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@kpjimmy
Sad to say, I've done that as well. I tried flashing different roms and tried a different radio also but none of these fixed the problem. At this point I'm all back to stock ROM and radio and pretty much waiting for a suggestion that I haven't tried. I appreciate the help.
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@kpjimmy
Sad to say, I've done that as well. I tried flashing different roms and tried a different radio also but none of these fixed the problem. At this point I'm all back to stock ROM and radio and pretty much waiting for a suggestion that I haven't tried. I appreciate the help.
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Make sure you are on a stock kernel as well. And if you reverted back to your stock setup, then the ril should correspond to your radio. Check the ril/radio combo and also make sure your kernel is stock as well.
I'm having the same issue. I've reverted everything back to stock (unrooted, original CID, S-On) and gotten a new SIM card (T-Mobile). I've tried different Radios w/ matching RILs, different ROMs, adjusting APN settings, everything that I can think of, but I can't restore mobile network connectivity (cellular service & data). At this point, I'm beginning to think it is a hardware fault, but I really have nothing to back it up except for the fact that *nothing* else solves my problem. I've even used the dialer code to toggle the radio on and off, with & without ciphering. About to pull my hair out and pay for HTC to replace the mainboard. Any other suggestions are welcome.
I agree with you, this may well be a hardware issue. I finally gave up and went to T-Mo to arrange a handset exchange. I was sure that there has got to be somebody else with the same issue and here you are. If this is software-related though, I could say that I have tried everything I could think of, along with a few suggestions that I got but I haven't had luck with this bad boy. But yeah, it's got to be hardware-related. My reason, you know when you don't have a sim card in? When you go into settings, the "Mobile Networks" where you can adjust the APN settings is greyed out (missing sim card = hardware). Now, as for the "Mobile Network" toggle that is greyed out, that could mean antenna issues maybe since no antenna = no signal? In that case, there is nothing to toggle. I've been having almost sleepless nights with this. LOL
Have you checked the APN settings... Not sure that it would grey out the option but should definitely be checked
Here's something that will mess with your head. The reason I believe it's is *not* the sim-reader is because if I go into Phone Info, under Phone Identity, I can read my phone number off the sim card. I can also read contacts & messages stored on that card. So the phone *is* communicating with the SIM chip... It just won't communicate with the network. If the antenna wasn't built into the battery covery, I would be tempted to believe that the antenna was disconnected from the board internally. Then again, I get wifi, bluetooth, & GPS just fine. Who knows?
Yes, I have checked and APN settings and even used something from an HTC tech but it didn't work.
I had this same issue with a Sensation I got off Craigslist, the mobile data was grayed out and no matter what I do it didn't work.
End up sending to HTC and they fix it under warranty, they go my serial number so I wan't required to have a receipt when the phone was sent.
If all hope is lost, you can send it back for repairs like i did.
Wipe system from recovery?
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@cmarti
Did they ever say what was wrong with it? Was it hardware or software related? I talk to HTC about repairs already and I have the details on how to proceed but like you said, that would be the last resort. I was able to arrange a handset exchange from t-mobile and I have this entire week to wait for any development on that matter. I just sucks though that we don't know what is really wrong and I'm sure there are more users out there having or have had the same issue and are still left in the dark.
@mintaeroboy
I have done what you suggested already and that didn't fix the issue. Thanks.
Do u have a system backup u can restore?
Yes, I do. I have the stock as my very first backup and I restored using it but the problem is still there.
weird, did u try pull & put the sim card back in? or go to a tmob store & have them replace the sim card...
Did you try downloading the RUU and flashing the complete stock ROM that way? Download the 1.45 RUU for TMOUS (from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13698101&postcount=1) and run the program. It restores everything to right out of the factory, but it's different than restoring a backup or doing a factory reset. This re-partitions everything and resets the bootloader security. Don't worry, the s-off tool from revolution still works if you flash the RUU. I know because I did it myself
Hope this works for you. It's a better option to try before you send it off to HTC.
Let me know what happens.
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weird, did u try pull & put the sim card back in? or go to a tmob store & have them replace the sim card...
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Yes I did. I don't think it is the sim card though because I put mine back to my nokia n8 and it worked. I also borrowed my niece's and put it in the Sensation but could not get a signal, just like how it is with mine. For these reasons, I ruled out the sim card being the suspect.
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Did you try downloading the RUU and flashing the complete stock ROM that way? Download the 1.45 RUU for TMOUS (from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13698101&postcount=1) and run the program. It restores everything to right out of the factory, but it's different than restoring a backup or doing a factory reset. This re-partitions everything and resets the bootloader security. Don't worry, the s-off tool from revolution still works if you flash the RUU. I know because I did it myself
Hope this works for you. It's a better option to try before you send it off to HTC.
Let me know what happens.
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Yes Jimmah, I did that last night using the exact RUU you suggested and no luck of a resolution still. Kernel, radio, rom, ril, etc are all just like new from factory and still scratching my head, in fact for a few days now. hahaha
Hey Everyone,
Hopefully you have time and can answer this for me. About a month ago I downloaded the very first alpha rom of CM10 for the S3. Installation went fine and all but GPS was totally screwed up. Well a few roms later and updates to Google Maps its still not locking on to my position, even with WiFi on like someone suggested but wasn't needed before I began flashing so many roms lol. I've been using GPS toolbox and GPS status to get locks but it doesn't hold. It will stay locked then lose it a minute later where as when I didn't mess with roms and was on stock it would be fine and be able to see my phone from anywhere. Right now I'm looking at it as I type and it says GPS on in green on one of the apps and 8 in view and 7 in use but its still blinking constantly and the accuracy is at 500 feet sometimes more which is totally unacceptable. Used to be within 40 ft or less than that before something totally screwed with my GPS. I'm really desperate now Max because I use my GPS to get around town as I have a horrible memory but don't want to take it back to Verizon to get a new one and shell out more money. I've tried a lot of steps up to and including going back to complete stock on the phone to know avail, its still screwed. I've cleared the A-GPS cache and re downloaded it from these apps but its still not 100% perfect where I need it. Would you happen to know what to do to get this thing in working order so I can use it again and not have it lose lock while I'm on the road like its been doing? Maybe if you have an unaltered gps.conf file you could copy the stuff in that file for me and paste it on an email so I can recreate my own and see if it helps. Its under the system/etc/gps.conf if you need to know where it is. I really need help and you guys are the only people that actually knows these phones inside and out that could possibly help me on this. Like I've said, I've tried everything I can think of, using GPS tools on the market, going back to stock, jumping from 3 different roms and even deleting the Google maps and re downloading it and nothing helps, but hopefully you can. Thank you for taking the time to read this long email as I tried to give as much detail to my problem as needed to help you help me.
-Nick
I have had this problem flashing to. I have found that going back stock fixes the problem. Also do you do data wipes and cache wipes too.
aldude345 said:
I have had this problem flashing to. I have found that going back stock fixes the problem. Also do you do data wipes and cache wipes too.
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I've already tried going back to stock, and yes I do complete full wipes when going from ROM to ROM. Hence why I am so confused on what to do with my problem.
aldude345 said:
I have had this problem flashing to. I have found that going back stock fixes the problem. Also do you do data wipes and cache wipes too.
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I should say do data wipe/cache wipe and the other cache wipe then bull battery and redownload stock
aldude345 said:
I should say do data wipe/cache wipe and the other cache wipe then bull battery and redownload stock
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Already did all that
Metalhead520 said:
Already did all that
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If you are using CWM then format system. Sounds more like a hardware problem as mine is working fine.
TAPPED in on my (now unlocked bootloader) Verizon S3
How long did u let GPS lock on
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If you are using CWM then format system. Sounds more like a hardware problem as mine is working fine.
TAPPED in on my (now unlocked bootloader) Verizon S3
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I went back to stock unrooted so its just plain recovery with no advanced options like in CWR
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How long did u let GPS lock on
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
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It never really locked on, it would find a bunch of satellites, then drop them, then find them.......never does completely lock on, even with wifi on. Ive tried everything I can think of too, and even downloaded some other gps fixing tools on the market with no help.
My GPS is fried
I have done alot of troubleshooting and I believe I screwed up my phone. I went from Synergy to CM10 and then to cleanrom. While on cleanrom I noticed my GPS wouldnt lock. So I flashed Synergy (Fully Wiping Of Course) and still no GPS. So I odined to stock and relocked bootloader. Still no luck. I ran GPS fix GPS Status GPS AIDS and GPS test and I am still screwed. My GPS still wont lock. It always says searching for GPS. I left the Navi on last night all night with a destination set hoping it would lock and say the magical words I want to here like "turn left" but instead I woke up to searching... been wiping data and cache 3 times daily tryna get this fixed.
I had gps issues no matter what rom or type of wipe i did. I notice it started after the synergy release where the gps settings were modified and no matter what it never worked again.I reverted the phone completely back to stock and the same thing. I called Verizon and they sent me a new phone, no issues anymore.
ren274u said:
I had gps issues no matter what rom or type of wipe i did. I notice it started after the synergy release where the gps settings were modified and no matter what it never worked again.I reverted the phone completely back to stock and the same thing. I called Verizon and they sent me a new phone, no issues anymore.
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Did you try to reprovision? *2767*3855# (wipes everything on internal SD)
Zalithian said:
Did you try to reprovision? *2767*3855# (wipes everything on internal SD)
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No but after I flashed the factory kernel, radio, and rom I went into the recovery and did a wipe/data factory reset. That erased everything I had on the internal sd and set it back to stock. Still didn't work after that.
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Did you try to reprovision? *2767*3855# (wipes everything on internal SD)
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I know it wasn't directed towards me but I tried that number in the dialer and it did a different kind of factory reset than I've done myself, but the gps on my SGSIII is still screwed up. I've been sitting here for 10 mins waiting for it to find me and still nothing. I really don't want to have to send it back for another one, is there any other numbers I can do on the dialer to do something else? On Google Maps the icon to where Im supposed to be is grey and blinking so I don't think it sees the phone. I do rely on my gps for a lot so its bad that this isn't responding at all.
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I know it wasn't directed towards me but I tried that number in the dialer and it did a different kind of factory reset than I've done myself, but the gps on my SGSIII is still screwed up. I've been sitting here for 10 mins waiting for it to find me and still nothing. I really don't want to have to send it back for another one, is there any other numbers I can do on the dialer to do something else? On Google Maps the icon to where Im supposed to be is grey and blinking so I don't think it sees the phone. I do rely on my gps for a lot so its bad that this isn't responding at all.
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I didn't have to send it in and wait. I called them wednesday, it got here today (with their free shipping). Then you get 5 days to send in the original phone, they include a postage label and everything. No down time at all. Just make sure you completely set it back to stock before you send it.
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I didn't have to send it in and wait. I called them wednesday, it got here today (with their free shipping). Then you get 5 days to send in the original phone, they include a postage label and everything. No down time at all. Just make sure you completely set it back to stock before you send it.
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Yeah its already back to stock, it seems faster after that reprovisioning but just wish the gps would work. Ill take it in my local Verzion store on monday to see what I can do about this. I just hope I don't get a SGSIII replacement that's already been tinkered with by someone else lol. I think my days of tinkering with phones myself are over since I don't want to go through this again
I also have the gps issues however I didnt restore back to stock.. anyway I bought my phone not directly from verizon I paid almost full retail price would they still take it for replacement or I have to go to samsung?
Samsung. And good luck with that. They are the worst. I had to get my nexus fixed and I sent it in 3 times for repair. They kept saying they fixed it and never did. after the third time i started screaming at them and they sent me a new one. hehehehe
GPS Woes =(
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I have done alot of troubleshooting and I believe I screwed up my phone. I went from Synergy to CM10 and then to cleanrom. While on cleanrom I noticed my GPS wouldnt lock. So I flashed Synergy (Fully Wiping Of Course) and still no GPS. So I odined to stock and relocked bootloader. Still no luck. I ran GPS fix GPS Status GPS AIDS and GPS test and I am still screwed. My GPS still wont lock. It always says searching for GPS. I left the Navi on last night all night with a destination set hoping it would lock and say the magical words I want to here like "turn left" but instead I woke up to searching... been wiping data and cache 3 times daily tryna get this fixed.
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I have the same problem. I was running Synergy at the time I noticed it. It's really difficult to get Maps to lock, and seems to only work after GPS Test or GPS Status first get a lock (which each take up to 30 seconds typically).
I went COMPLETE stock to try fix it; total wipe, locked bootloader, no root, pure vanilla. Still couldn't get lock with Maps.
I'm trying a custom gps config file now to see if that helps.
Really wish someone would figure out what caused this and how to fix/revert it.
The original galaxy s had the worst GPS ever (or later version would initially work but get worse over time), but a dev (jt1334) for the samsung fascinate fixed it after 8 months by changing something in the kernel.
Hopefully some devs familiar with his work could look at what he did and see if there is something similar that could be done on the gs3
I know these questions would be better asked in the respective threads under development, but I cannot post in there yet due to my post count.
My issues are that I am unable to turn on WIFI. My phone also says searching for service when I have 3 bars of 3g.
The wifi issues began when I was using r73 of Synergy ROM with the kernel that comes with the ROM. I was not able to turn my wifi back on using the toggle in the notification bar and the toggle in the settings menu. I then tried to flash to the new JB synergy to see if that would fix it. No such luck. I tried re flashing it clean multiple times. From there I tried to flash back to stock and re-lock my boot loader. Still I am unable to turn the WIFI on.
I am not sure when the service issue began, and it might have been while I was having the wifi issues on r73 of Synergy or sometime in all of my flashing since then. I tried using the IMEI/ERI tool to help, but it displays my IMEI fine and finds my ERI fine. I tried anyways to repair my ERI and tried to repair my IMEI. When I tried to repair my IMEI, I got an error telling me it was the wrong format when I would type it in.
Also in this whole ordeal today I noticed my battery is warped. Like an interior cell exploded or something. It still powers on and functions, but I do not like the idea of using that battery much more.
So I am now exhausted and frustrated. I am thinking this is a phone/hardware issue that cannot be fixed without a replacement. Unless someone can help me fix this I think I am going to go back to VZW and get a new one. Please help me if you can think of anything to possibly fix this. Also are there any guides to help check and make sure everything is ok to go back to VZW? I used that guide that went through relocking the bootloader and flashing back to stock, but I am not sure how to check and be sure everything checks out.
Any help is appreciated as I am out of ideas or options....:crying::crying:
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. . . Also are there any guides to help check and make sure everything is ok to go back to VZW? I used that guide that went through relocking the bootloader and flashing back to stock, but I am not sure how to check and be sure everything checks out.
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You said the symptoms began after flashing a new ROM and associated kernel, so going back to stock makes sense before trying anything else.
What do you mean by not being "sure everything checks out" btw? Have you tried following the initial post in that topic for restoring your phone to stock and aren't sure if it worked?
- ooofest
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You said the symptoms began after flashing a new ROM and associated kernel, so going back to stock makes sense before trying anything else.
What do you mean by not being "sure everything checks out" btw? Have you tried following the initial post in that topic for restoring your phone to stock and aren't sure if it worked?
- ooofest
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I did go back to stock. Didn't work. So then I re-rooted and locked my bootloader, and returned to stock and factory everything. Still no go. I did end up running over to VZW and they were baffled. They weren't much help and recommended I contact samsung. Samsung wants me to send my phone to them and wait 2 weeks to get it back. So I still have my phone and am thinking I will call VZW to complain and see what they do.
And I was just wondering if there was a way to look and be sure the bootloader is locked. I looked and made sure the kernel was back to stock. clearly the ROM was. So I guess I was just wondering if there was a way to look on the phone to check whether the bootloader is locked or unlocked. How does VZW check on things like that? The guy asked me if I rooted, but I told him no.
Now that I think about it, I did take a fall right around when this stuff happened. Any way you think I could have messed up the phone? It doesn't show any sign of damage and I don't use a case. The battery is almost twisted I guess. Borderline bulging. The VZW people argued that I bent/broke the battery. Not sure what to do....
Back up anything you want on internal SD then dial *2767*3855# on stock.
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I did go back to stock. Didn't work. So then I re-rooted and locked my bootloader, and returned to stock and factory everything. Still no go.
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Outside of the battery issue (which is odd - wouldn't there be some kind of blemish on the back cover if an impact was the issue?), what do you mean by "didn't work", please? You followed this:
WHATEVER YOU DO, DO NOT REBOOT INTO YOUR ROM AFTER THIS STEP!!!!
Use EZ-Unlock to RE LOCK your bootloader. It does NOT matter what the status says within the app, just hit the lock button.
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and tried to apply the stock ROM, etc., and it didn't boot back into stock ICS?
- ooofest
ooofest said:
Outside of the battery issue (which is odd - wouldn't there be some kind of blemish on the back cover if an impact was the issue?), what do you mean by "didn't work", please? You followed this:
and tried to apply the stock ROM, etc., and it didn't boot back into stock ICS?
- ooofest
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I know right! I told the guy at VZW it must have overheated or shorted or something. My thought is the battery puked and maybe surged the wifi radio or something? But his response was that the batteries they put in the phones are flat. and it wasn't bulged enough so it was just considered damaged and not a malfunction. (to be fair this was one of the worst VZW stores I have been to.)
And every thing I have tried, Synergy r73, Synergy JB, back to Synergy r73, Stock unlocked, Stock Rooted unlocked, and locked stock, the wifi will not turn on. The toggle is like grayed out as if it is not an option. I even tried downloading a toggle from the market. Nothing lets me turn Wifi on. Even did the *#0011# on and off a few times. And everything I have flashed has been clean wipe/cache and Dalvik where possible.
Something I have noticed is that when I go to the settings, the wifi button is gray and the "off" letters are also gray. When I press "Wi-Fi" (like to enter the list of available networks) the button on the right which still says "off" briefly lights up like it should be before it changes screens.
Just tried the factory reset via the number to dial and it still does not work. Is there a difference in that factory reset and doing the reset from recovery mode?
edit: found my own answer. "Reprovisions your phone to factory. Has been known to fix radio issues at times."
Also my service is reallllly terrible. I mean I am just a few miles from Lansing, MI and should be in intense 4g, but I am at like -120db.