I've been reading up on this and I'm to the point where I'm contemplating having Verizon send me a nightmare... I mean refurbished device.
How many people are having loud static in calls (randomly)? I'm not talking about a bad signal or something that's only happened to you once. I'm saying a straight up 90% of your calls your ear drum is about to explode because the static just suddenly pops up and is 5x louder than the conversation you're having with the person on the other line.
If you're experiencing this, have you been able to fix it?
I read/tried
-New radio
-New 4G SIM card
-Min CPU to 200mhz
-and more that I cant even remember off the top of my head
Basically I'm trying to see if people are experiencing this across the board, or if I might get lucky with a refurb from Verizon (as this is my absolute LAST resort, seeing as I've never received a working Verizon refurb).
I too have this problem. No solution yet.
Yeap, known issue with the phone. I recently contacted Vzw about the issue and they told me that Samsung knows about the issue and there currently isn't a fix available.
They offered me a completely different replacement device.
I voted no. I have heard it before, but it's not a common occurance, and I haven't had it at all in the last two or three leaks.
Never once had it
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I have it. I'm currently on humble 5.0. Although its not as often as other gb leaks, it does happen. I find it to occur when screen dimms during call or if I pull the phone away from my ear and the screen turns on. The only setup the static noise did not occur is stock froyo.
I think many of us with this issue are waiting for the official update. If the static noise continues then I will contact Verizon for a replacement.
Oh and this charge is a refurbished phone that was exchanged for my crappy fascinate.
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I had never thought of the screen turning off being the issue. My Touchpad has an issue with sound when the screen goes off. Hrmm... Maybe something to force the screen to stay on would resolve it.
I've narrowed this problem down.
Using GB Roms prior to EP4 this always happened, even with EE4 Radio. It also happened with EP4 radio but EP1/2/3 Base.
Therefore the problem is isolated to the EP1/2/3 base software.
I then isolated it to the dialer application itself. The fault occurs in Dialertabactivity or phone.apk.
If you pull the phone.apk or dialertabactivity.apk from stock EP4, this will go away for most phones.
Hmm want to see if anyone else has tried this.
Umm if you do this you will not be able to dial and utilize the phone. So yeah it will get rid of static because you won't be able to make a call hahab
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I've narrowed this problem down.
Using GB Roms prior to EP4 this always happened, even with EE4 Radio. It also happened with EP4 radio but EP1/2/3 Base.
Therefore the problem is isolated to the EP1/2/3 base software.
I then isolated it to the dialer application itself. The fault occurs in Dialertabactivity or phone.apk.
If you pull the phone.apk or dialertabactivity.apk from stock EP4, this will go away for most phones.
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Incorrect. You can push the ep4 versions of the apks using adb and it will work. I've tested.
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I think there must be a bunch of defective phones out there doing this. I have never once had this happen to me, but I do way more texting than actual talking on the phone.
The business owner where I work is the exact opposite however. He is one of those guys who walks around with his phone constantly glued to his ear (he has 4 Gorilla batteries) & it has never happened to him either.
I asked him about it yesterday & he had no clue what I was even talking about.
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What I've noticed isnt so much a blaring of static as the other person im talking to sounding like they are trying to talk through a muffled microphone. Something like they have the microphone on their phone wrapped in a sweater and they are trying to talk through it. I cant understand half of the people I talk to.
I had this problem but the recent leaked OTA update: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364298 fixed it for me. It's the first time anything gingerbread has been on my phone without the issue. A 15min call to my gf after the update produced a clean call with no deafening static/popping/crackling. I was worried for a second though cause she started unwrapping xmas decorations that were wrapped in tissue paper. There's a full odin of the EP4D release here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365376 should resolve the issue for those not running stock EE4 (though I haven't tested this yet, if you do use it report back if it works).
Also check out this thread for not only a cwm version of the OTA ep4d but also a modem updater file that can patch your modems to EP4D - they just need to be EE4 prior to flashing.
So I used the odin of the debloated/deodexed/rooted ep4d (the one I posted in my original response above, created by danalo) last night, first call I make today I get the static.
Sucks!!
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So I used the odin of the debloated/deodexed/rooted ep4d (the one I posted in my original response above, created by danalo) last night, first call I make today I get the static.
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I went back to stock, going to see if the over the air works. So far the only resolution is to go back to stock and the manually run the update to ep4d.
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I went back to stock, going to see if the over the air works. So far the only resolution is to go back to stock and the manually run the update to ep4d.
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So, got the static after going to stock and doing the manual update...wtf. Decided to go back to stock and see if the OTA was ready...it was...got static...wtf.
Looks like I will be getting in touch with Verizon and see what my options are, sounds like some other people with the issue have had verizon admit there's an issue and have been compensated. I won't go into the details of what others have done, but I will say I don't plan on giving them more money than I already did for this phone. I'll report back when I have a resolution.
Ya its allot better but definitely still there. I was really hopping this would get fixed and at first it seemed good but after a few calls I got the static. I'm not sure what to do with it now. I've gone back to completely stock and took the update and it's still there.
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My phone is giving a loud ticking static noise when I call people (I hear it on my end, don't know if people hear it on their end)
It happens every other call.
I'm on Infused 1.5.0 and the gtg's community kernel that comes with that rom (I'm assuming that is the kernel that comes with infused anyway).
Any solutions besides trying to flash back to stock or flash a different rom or something to see if it happens there?
edit: ok, friend's phone who is also on at&t (but is an iphone) is having the same issue. Probably the tower being dumb. We did have a thunderstorm earlier.
Definitely a network issue, if it didn't stop, I'd report it to AT&T
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i had that recently when i called 611. haven't heard it since tho.
So I flashed the new radio onto my device (TweakStock with kernel version 2.6.35.7-EP4-g311a209). Baseband confirms FP1.
Still get snap, crackle and pop on calls whenever I change the volume during a call.
Hate this phone compared to my old Fassy.
Maybe if you stop adding milk it won't snap crackle and pop?
Have you tried a warranty replacement?
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Doesn't the kernel communicate between the hardware and software? Perhaps you need the FP1 kernel as well to get all the benefits mentioned in the update package.
I have updated to full FP1 stock, but I have never had the popping/crackling issue so I can't tell you if it makes a difference.
Wrong thread
I am still getting the static/pop and I am completely stock. I going to go back to a EP4D rom later this week.
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So I flashed the new radio onto my device (TweakStock with kernel version 2.6.35.7-EP4-g311a209). Baseband confirms FP1.
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As imnuts said in another thread, the fix is most likely a combined radio+kernel update. You shouldn't expect it to fix anything if you're still running EP4D. I haven't experienced any call quality issues whatsoever running Nitro's FP1.
Fwiw I've never had a sound issue w/volume changes, Froyo, gummy, various leaks, ep4x, fp1 stock, or eclipse ohm Food modem. Very rare static on outgoing calls, like 5 since 6/11, but that's it. Maybe hardware?
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I am still getting the static/pop and I am completely stock. I going to go back to a EP4D rom later this week.
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Did you take the OTA update or did you do it yourself? Still trying to cling to any hope that this issue will be fixed.
TIA
I took the OTA.
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Made a few calls, did the usual things to reproduce the issue....I *think* I heard it happening on one of my calls. I'll have to make a few more but so far I'm not hopeful
I just hope it fixes the rare, but horribly loud shrieking that has hurt my ears on a few occasions. Admittedly, I don't think I've had that problem since the EP4D radios, but...
I still drop calls on these radios. I don't think I can tell a difference with these radios, however, it does sortof seem like I get a bit more throughput. What boggles my mind is how insanely variable bandwidth and latency is on the cell networks. I can't ever seem to get consistent results unless its like 4am and the phone is on the case's stand, stationary. Even then the speedtest results vary a lot.
One interesting thing is that my connection appears to be more stable since I've un- 3G Turbocharged. That script seemed to make the radios more unstable. I've been comparing my Charge's 3G to the Verizon MiFi by Novatel, and I gotta say, the Charge does appear to be more stable and provide a better overall connection (except when it doesn't.)
Didn't want to derail, but I cannot scientifically conclude much about the radio performance- it seems to not suck as bad. Then again, I am not running the FP1 ROM or kernel...
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I just hope it fixes the rare, but horribly loud shrieking that has hurt my ears on a few occasions. Admittedly, I don't think I've had that problem since the EP4D radios, but...
I still drop calls on these radios. I don't think I can tell a difference with these radios, however, it does sortof seem like I get a bit more throughput. What boggles my mind is how insanely variable bandwidth and latency is on the cell networks. I can't ever seem to get consistent results unless its like 4am and the phone is on the case's stand, stationary. Even then the speedtest results vary a lot.
One interesting thing is that my connection appears to be more stable since I've un- 3G Turbocharged. That script seemed to make the radios more unstable. I've been comparing my Charge's 3G to the Verizon MiFi by Novatel, and I gotta say, the Charge does appear to be more stable and provide a better overall connection (except when it doesn't.)
Didn't want to derail, but I cannot scientifically conclude much about the radio performance- it seems to not suck as bad. Then again, I am not running the FP1 ROM or kernel...
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Yeah that would be the only way to determine if it had any effect is comparing it to something like the MiFi before and after. Speeds in my area don't drop during busy hours or anything like that because on a mifi they stay steady around 20mbits all the time, apparently they aren't overcrowded yet. So I must say the new radios do seem more consistent. Before I would jump around from 5-20mbits. Now I'm constantly 18+mbits down and 15+mbits UP
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Did you take the OTA update or did you do it yourself? Still trying to cling to any hope that this issue will be fixed.
TIA
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Issue is not fixed. I am on stock and the first call i made after the upgrade I had static and pop. So lame. This is also my second replacement for the same issue.
I basically STILL get a "squeal" that lasts about 1/4 second and happens at random. I have updated to FP1 and it is still there!!! AHHH!
Any chance not mounting the system could affect the accuracy of the flash in CWM? I didn't mount before flashing. Now I went back and did it...we'll see.
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Made a few calls, did the usual things to reproduce the issue....I *think* I heard it happening on one of my calls. I'll have to make a few more but so far I'm not hopeful
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Suspicion was confirmed, I still have the annoying snap/crackle/pop sounds while making phone calls
Horrible Shrieking
Though it happens very rarely, I've gotten an intermittent LOUD 1/4 second shrieking static sound during phone calls that makes my ears bleed and kills all puppies and kittens in my immediate vicinity. It only happens maybe once every few months but it will continue happening every few seconds until I end the call. This is my second Droid Charge, been through every ROM and radio under the Sun on both phones.
I'm now on TS1.4/PBJ/FP1 and it still happens. As mentioned above, it is likely a combined kernel/radio problem, so maybe going full stock FP1 will resolve it. It is such an infrequent issue, however, that I will probably just continue to deal with it.
Since I got EP4D radios, my data connection has been flawless (before EP4D I was better off using carrier pigeons), but the FP1 radios have given me a noticeable increase in speed. That said, I don't really need more than 25Mb/s, but now I get 40 down and 20 up according to Speedtest.
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I basically STILL get a "squeal" that lasts about 1/4 second and happens at random. I have updated to FP1 and it is still there!!! AHHH!
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There is a thread out there someplace where a group of coworkers with the same phone narrowed it down to specific hardware versions of the charge. I used to have the problem as well but after calling for a replacement and receiving a device with a different hardware version, I've had no problem! Search for that thread....check you hardware version under your battery yo see if its one of the affected listed on that thread. For the life of me, I can't remember the thread title otherwise I'd just post it.
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Same problem for me.. i'm on DC #3. today i spoke with a tech, and instead of troubleshooting the phone again, she offered me a factory reconditioned Nexus.. it will be here tomorrow.. not new but better than a 4th DC... what's funny is, just 2 weeks ago they said i couldn't get another type of phone.. i also have the insurance so if that messes up i can get that replaced too.. FYI.. she also said there was no reports of problems with that phone after the new update, i strongly suggest calling and reporting it. if it helps my tech was named Jenifer..
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Same problem for me.. i'm on DC #3. today i spoke with a tech, and instead of troubleshooting the phone again, she offered me a factory reconditioned Nexus.. it will be here tomorrow.. not new but better than a 4th DC... what's funny is, just 2 weeks ago they said i couldn't get another type of phone.. i also have the insurance so if that messes up i can get that replaced too.. FYI.. she also said there was no reports of problems with that phone after the new update, i strongly suggest calling and reporting it. if it helps my tech was named Jenifer..
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Ah good for you!
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I had the static noise once in a while one ep4 but since I updated to FP1 all around and latest eclipse rom I hear it in every call any advice
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I have the same thing. I did a full ass wipe and let it update from ee4. Seems better now.
Mine also started doing ghost key strokes and force closes.
Might be time for a replacement soon.
Agreed I was going to go back to a tbolt but the the other guy backed out
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I reflashed and still getting crap call quality and the phone has a lot of glitchy moments. Says "charging" on lock screen even though I am not plugged in but battery is almost dead.
I just flashed 2.0 eclipse final and will see if anything changes
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I've never had any noise during phone calls until I updated to FP1. I'm running the stock FP1, and experience intermittant electronic glitch type noises during calls. The volume of these noises is significantly louder than the call volume. I'm going to go deaf if I keep using this phone
I agree I see that if the call lasts longer than 15 seconds the sound starts
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I also got the crazy loud static once with stock FP1 and never had it before. I also still get robot voice and occasionally lose outgoing voice connection. I see no voice improvements in FP1. If I wasn't so mature I would start to get mad right now.
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themortalwombat said:
I've never had any noise during phone calls until I updated to FP1. I'm running the stock FP1, and experience intermittant electronic glitch type noises during calls. The volume of these noises is significantly louder than the call volume. I'm going to go deaf if I keep using this phone
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I was holding out for Tweakstock but decided last night since I was bored that I would just go all the way back to ED2 and do all the OTA's. since then I have used my phone darn close to 75 times and on all 75 calls (and I am not exaggerating this) I got either static, or one of those old timey modem noises after a minute or so.
Guess who is getting a call tonight? BTW on EP4D In the same situation I *might* have heard the static on 2 of those 75 calls. This really stinks.....
Same problem for me.. i'm on DC #3. today i spoke with a tech, and instead of troubleshooting the phone again, she offered me a factory reconditioned Nexus.. it will be here tomorrow.. not new but better than a 4th DC... what's funny is, just 2 weeks ago they said i couldn't get another type of phone.. i also have the insurance so if that messes up i can get that replaced too.. FYI.. she also said there was no reports of problems with that phone after the new update, i strongly suggest calling and reporting it. if it helps my tech was named Jenifer..
102mm said:
Same problem for me.. i'm on DC #3. today i spoke with a tech, and instead of troubleshooting the phone again, she offered me a factory reconditioned Nexus.. it will be here tomorrow.. not new but better than a 4th DC... what's funny is, just 2 weeks ago they said i couldn't get another type of phone.. i also have the insurance so if that messes up i can get that replaced too.. FYI.. she also said there was no reports of problems with that phone after the new update, i strongly suggest calling and reporting it. if it helps my tech was named Jenifer..
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I guess I should do the same what number do I call to talk to a tech for a replacement
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i just called the CS 800 number. got the new phone today! good bye Droid Charge!
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i just called the CS 800 number. got the new phone today! good bye Droid Charge!
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What phone did you get and was it your first replacement
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Bump to get some answers
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I'm trying to get a different phone as a replacement but all support wants me to do is to try safe mode to see if an app is causing the issue, which we all know isn't the problem. Anyone ever tried it?
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mefloump said:
I'm trying to get a different phone as a replacement but all support wants me to do is to try safe mode to see if an app is causing the issue, which we all know isn't the problem. Anyone ever tried it?
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You should just tell them it isn't working so ask what they will do and most people threaten to cancel their contracts
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What hardware version do you have? If you remove the battery there is the white sticker with all the numbers on it. There is also a set of numbers that tells which hardware version it is. its usually a set of two numbers separated by a period (.) ex. 11.04 or 11.11 or 12.01, you get the point.
I read a post about hardware versions 11.05 and below having this issue. I've had 3 DCs, (11.04, 11.05, and 11.11) and my current one, the 11.11, has no issues whatsoever. No dropped signal, no cracking/popping/static, no issues that require me to cycle airplane mode on/off, etc. So let's hear it.
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What hardware version do you have? If you remove the battery there is the white sticker with all the numbers on it. There is also a set of numbers that tells which hardware version it is. its usually a set of two numbers separated by a period (.) ex. 11.04 or 11.11 or 12.01, you get the point.
I read a post about hardware versions 11.05 and below having this issue. I've had 3 DCs, (11.04, 11.05, and 11.11) and my current one, the 11.11, has no issues whatsoever. No dropped signal, no cracking/popping/static, no issues that require me to cycle airplane mode on/off, etc. So let's hear it.
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I called Verizon warranty about this issue and they replaced my phone with a nexus
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ztkryan said:
I called Verizon warranty about this issue and they replaced my phone with a nexus
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I did the same thing. They sent me a nexus as well, but i have signal and connectivity issues with it. Sitting in one spot, it will go from 4 with 4G to 0 bars with an X. Where with my DC, i kept 4 bars and 4G in that same spot. I have both, a DC and a GN. It seems like the connectivity issues with the GN is a big/common problem unless you get the 1% that isn't defective. I've never had as issue with signal/connectivity with any of my DCs, just the static/popping, with the exception of my current DC.
I'm calling in the morning to complain about my popping and squealing... I hope I get a nexus....!!!!
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I have a DC that is 11.05. I don't get the squeal, but I do get the static and popping. Do they replace it right at the verizon store, or do they send out the replacement?
I have one that's 11.05. I didn't notice the squeal pre-FP1 because I use mainly bluetooth for calls. Since loading FP1 (and Eclipse 2.0), I've noted the wonderful squealing noises in calls, including once or twice through bluetooth, though that seems exceedingly rare.
Just got off the phone with Verizon... my galaxy nexus is now in the mail... I talked to a representative for about 2 minutes and he diagnosed the problem as a speaker issue...? Lol. I'm thinking his quick response may have to do with the 4 other LTE devices on my account... and the 280 dollar bill I pay every month!!! Lol... man o man... this was my very first smartphone and I do love it but, I'm not gonna lie, its not that hard to part ways with it for a nexus... by the way, my hardware version for the charge is 11.05
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I got an 11.07 version anybody else? I get small amount of cracking, but not too loud. Anybody get a replacement with that version?
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Just got off the phone with Verizon... my galaxy nexus is now in the mail... I talked to a representative for about 2 minutes and he diagnosed the problem as a speaker issue...? Lol. I'm thinking his quick response may have to do with the 4 other LTE devices on my account... and the 280 dollar bill I pay every month!!! Lol... man o man... this was my very first smartphone and I do love it but, I'm not gonna lie, its not that hard to part ways with it for a nexus... by the way, my hardware version for the charge is 11.05
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I emailed support earlier after posting in this thread (and realizing I'd started having the issue on bluetooth as well as handset/speakerphone). I'm hoping for the same result. It's been a great phone for me, without a doubt, but if I can get away from the squeal and get a Nexus at the same time, I'll jump on it in a heartbeat.
I have version 11.04 and I have NEVER had any cracking, popping, or hissing. My charge only drops data when it's obviously in a low signal environment, and has been much improved since the introduced GB.
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I lost my popping and cracking somewhere along the lines. Do they make you do anything with your old phones? Like returning them? Because I wonder if you would want to go back to stock before hand. I thought rooting voided the warranties.
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I lost my popping and cracking somewhere along the lines. Do they make you do anything with your old phones? Like returning them? Because I wonder if you would want to go back to stock before hand. I thought rooting voided the warranties.
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It does you have to go back to stock before you return the phone to Verizon
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It does you have to go back to stock before you return the phone to Verizon
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Definitely.... lol
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Mine is 11.04
I have had occasional, very loud squealing during phone calls, both before and after the FP1 update.
My DC is now rooted, running stock FP1. Should I unroot before I call Verizon?
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Mine is 11.04
I have had occasional, very loud squealing during phone calls, both before and after the FP1 update.
My DC is now rooted, running stock FP1. Should I unroot before I call Verizon]?
I'd have the "back to stock " Odin file ready before you call. If you get lucky and have your new phone ordered , it would probably only take a few minutes to get to stock. But yea, unroot after it is confirmed lol
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I am on 11.05 with no screeching /squealing issues.
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I have 11.05 and I get popping and screeching when I receive calls. Every call I receive about 30-40 seconds into the conversation then it occurs about every 20-30 seconds after the initial one. It has been getting worse the past few months. Needless to say I am very unhappy.
My CLNR is version 11.04. We will see if there's a problem with this one.
I got 11.12 been having data drops like a mug the past 2 weeks, times where 4g just wont connect and 3g will drop and never return. Tried flashing different modems and roms but still no luck. Waiting to hear back from my service ticket.
Oh, the good news just keeps coming. Now none of my three computers will recognize my phone to Odin back to stock. They'll recognize the new phone just fine, though.
[edit: Well, SamsungPST's port scanning saved me. For some reason, regardless of what drivers I installed, my computers wouldn't recognize that a device was even being plugged in. Once I loaded up SamsungPST and hit "Read General Information", it started searching the USB ports. When it hit the one my phone was in, the computer started installing drivers. After that, Odin connected fine. Strange.]
Ever since day one (start of August or so) I've been having a few problems with this phone. At first, I thought it was just the network or maybe the recipient's network. Then I realize it may very well be the Blaze itself.
The problem I'm facing is this...
Almost every time I try to make a phone call I can't hear anything. No dialing sound audio. No person on the other line... just nothing. The phone does go through, but I can't hear anything. I don't use any BlueTooth device. I have to wait several minutes or reboot my phone several times in order for the calls the work properly. This issues has been going on from GB (stock, no root) to ICS (stock, no root) until now that I'm flashing the phone to see if I can fix it (currently using PA's latest version as ROM). I thought the updated radio from ICS would fix it but to no avail. Goes to say, this issue happens to my father, too (same phone, got them for free when we started the contract).
This has caused an annoyance for both me and for friends.
Anybody else experiencing this? Any ideas as to why this happens?
IDK if this helps but I'm from Puerto Rico.
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Same here!!!! I'm in California and on stock rooted ICS
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It happens to me but not my brothers who have the same phone... They are on stock GB tho
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Tell you what, I have been having the same problem. Make sure you call tmobile and complain! They are telling me that this is not a known issue and there are no complaints on it. I had a detailed complaint filed. I sent my phone back, got another one and it is worse than the first with this issue! Another strange thing is that it will suddenly make doubles of my custom ringtones and one of the files doesn't work. It defaults to generic ringtone. Very glitchy. Sometimes, will still show that the custom notification tone is selected but will play default tone. I am sending this one back too. I am really bummed to hear that rooting did not fix the issue on the phone calls. I was actually considering doing this next...... Really hope the next phone doesn't have this issue. I like the Blaze and don't know of another tmobile phone that is comparable to replace it with.
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I have the same problem I believe. I currently dorm near the Bay Area, California. I haven't been able to hear or reply through my calls even though they connect to the other person's phone. This isn't exactly a signal problem because the phone still has bars and I can still tell when someone is trying to call me. I still receive texts, use wifi, and sound is working perfectly fine. I am glad I am not the only one with these problems.
edit: This whole "unable to hear or speak" into the mobile phone problem began around November 22nd (thanksgiving overload?).
I am using CyanogenMod 9, rooted of course.
edit2: So I just tinkered around with the sim card and battery by taking it out and waiting for a minute or two before putting it back in. Voila! I can now hear my voice mail.
Sounds like Handset issues with me... send them back and have them send you new ones... that's some BS if it is doing that Stock.
Just my opinion... being through a lot of phone and that is what it sounds like. just one mans opinion... cheers
anoontm said:
I have the same problem I believe. I currently dorm near the Bay Area, California. I haven't been able to hear or reply through my calls even though they connect to the other person's phone. This isn't exactly a signal problem because the phone still has bars and I can still tell when someone is trying to call me. I still receive texts, use wifi, and sound is working perfectly fine. I am glad I am not the only one with these problems.
edit: This whole "unable to hear or speak" into the mobile phone problem began around November 22nd (thanksgiving overload?).
I am using CyanogenMod 9, rooted of course.
edit2: So I just tinkered around with the sim card and battery by taking it out and waiting for a minute or two before putting it back in. Voila! I can now hear my voice mail.
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I live in the Bay Area too and I have the same problem. It has been gone gone since before Thanksgiving though. Any help would be great thanks.
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I would be better off getting a new, better phone, it seems. It is quite annoying. Either way I voided my warranty by flashing. I don't suppose I can actually return it back to stock (like, literally returning to stock and unrooting and wiping and formatting every data) so I can still give it back... can I?
PS: Thanks for the replies.
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DarkDragonPR said:
I would be better off getting a new, better phone, it seems. It is quite annoying. Either way I voided my warranty by flashing. I don't suppose I can actually return it back to stock (like, literally returning to stock and unrooting and wiping and formatting every data) so I can still give it back... can I?
PS: Thanks for the replies.
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See the 'return to stock Odin thread' in the dev section. You will also need to flash the flash counter reset from the themes section.
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eggytoasty said:
Sounds like Handset issues with me... send them back and have them send you new ones... that's some BS if it is doing that Stock.
Just my opinion... being through a lot of phone and that is what it sounds like. just one mans opinion... cheers
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I got my third phone from tmobile the other day (all Blaze) and my very first phone call it happened on. To add to what someone else said. The phone shows plenty of signal strength and in fact, if I hang up and call right back the call goes through as it should. This from sitting in the exact same spot. I can't figure out what's going on? I had thought on this and realized that I had been turning off apps on the phone that I don't use (pre loaded junk). On the off chance that had something to do with it I turned them all back on. Still does it. I'd say it is a good 30-35% of my calls that this happens on. Very frustrating. I really like this phone but it won't function as a phone for me. I guess now they have to give me a different phone if I return this one too but I don't know what phone is comparable in size and function. I picked this phone specifically for the size. My wife got an s3 and I was not interested in it at all due to how big it is. This sucks.
I have to chime in. i just bought the blaze for my g/f, and i've using an sgh-t989 (galaxy s2), having the same issue you are describing. stock radio, stock ROM, just rooted.
Such a shame considering it is such a great phone for the price it is offered at. Safe to assume it is a hardware problem?
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NetrixTardis said:
I have to chime in. i just bought the blaze for my g/f, and i've using an sgh-t989 (galaxy s2), having the same issue you are describing. stock radio, stock ROM, just rooted.
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Are you saying that you are having this problem with the blaze or the s2? Both?
Both phone are having this behavior. new SIM used in both phones aswell.
Yeah, I went down and switched out my sim card as well. My wife has an s3 and has no problems so I don't know what's up? Shows signal but calls won't connect properly. Hang up and call back, it works. Huge pain when I am driving or short on time though.
Any fix this problem found? I talked to samsung and t-mobile today, samsung was no help at all and t-mobile asked me to master reset it. Once that didn't work they offered a warranty exchange. Any one have luck correcting the issue?
So far? No. But my phone seems to be behaving for the past few days (3). Which is weird. I'm probably jinxing it right now.
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Restart during a call, the handset will not send sound.
Maybe they got a bad batch of Blaze 4G's. NOT making an excuse for them but I know it's happened in this business and others.... If I were u I wouldn't keep on dealing, hats to your patience. Let know where you're at. I've flashed to CM 10 nightly 20121207 and my Blaze is just damn sexy lmao, "figure of speech" good luck brought cheers
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DarkDragonPR said:
So far? No. But my phone seems to be behaving for the past few days (3). Which is weird. I'm probably jinxing it right now.
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Same here
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Both phone are having this behavior. new SIM used in both phones aswell.
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Whas ROM are you using? ICS and gingerbread have a call preference switch in settings. Set it to data preferred. Cm 10 has a lte switch in settings use it. Battery apps can cause delay in data connect. Try these and let me know how it works.