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Disapointed ?

Hello everybody,
I just want to give my opinion about my new Nexus S.
I started on android long ago on my HTC Hero. I liked this mobile a lot, but we waited so long to get our update to 2.1, so I used custom rom like everybody. But custom rom are never stable as the original one.
that's why, when I decided to change my mobile, I choose the nexus S. To be sure to always get the google update.
Even I don't like samsung so much compare with HTC, the update part was too important for me.
So I bought the Nexus S two weeks ago. I expected that the hardware and the software match perfectly together.
But now I discover several problem which make me very disapointed.
First, the volume level for call is really too low. I can not hear what people say if I'm in the street.
second point, I can not open the youtube application.
Third point, google sky map doesn't work well, as well as google street view. There is a problem with the gyroscope.
The Nexus S is the mobile 100% google. It's should be a reference for everybody. I can not accept these kind of problems. These 3 points works very well on my old HTC Hero...
I should not be oblige to instal a custom rom just to let my mobile work normally! This it's the minimum we can expect for a google phone of this generation!
Do a lot of people have these problems?
Thanks for your answer.
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Im on stock youtube works for me so does maps and every other map the volume used to be loud but went low i agree on that
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My incall volume is to low as well pisses me off no way to fix it yet either Google needs to step it up and all these other phone makers
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I agree. Kinda disappointed. Still like my HTC Magic and works well with custom ROM. Can't get my YouTube running and the hardware design is not that great. Only thing that makes up for the hardware us pure Google.
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[Q] music application and Rebooting problem

I just bought an HTC sensation from someone on Craigslist yesterday.
Noticed that the phone reboots randomly whenever I go into the music application and then press the back or home button. On average, one out of 4 times that i exit the music app, the phone will reboot.
Called T mobile, it seems impossible to exchange for a new one since I don't have the receipt and am not the original buyer.
Called HTC, was told they had never even heard of the problem before, told me to do a soft reset, then a hard reset, nothing works.
My questions are:
1. is this a software problem, or hardware problem??
2. Is there anyway for me to get a new phone? or is sending the phone to HTC to fix the best option right now?
Thanks in advance for any help.

anyone?? please!!!
any help is highly appreciated

It's most likely a software issue, in my case, the native music player is not showing my song list correctly, and almost everytime i choose a song and hit the back arrow, the music app force closes.
If you're not the original buyer I don't think you can ask t-mobile for an exchange.
Perhaps you should consider getting a new music player, I just tried PlayerPro from the android market, probably the best one out there, it works without problems, it even has a lot more features, however it's not free, but worth the money, or you can download a free player from the market, there are a lot.

Defective
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I had the same problem. Brand new Sensation, I was over the moon, and when I tried to play music it just rebooted about 5 times!!!
Doing some research, just before I was going to do a hard reset, I read that taking the SD card out and formatting it was a possible solution.
Did it and it worked, so far no more random reboots, so fingers crossed!
It is very easy to do, and only takes 10 mins.
Hope it works

Which app are you using? Also you might want to do a full reinstall if the os and see if that is helpful. I use either poweramp or ubermusic and have not had those problems.
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[Q] Sensation bluetooth fix?

I connected my motorla s9-hd bluetooth headphones to my sensation, and it constantly skips, so I thought it was the headphones. So i bought a Platonics bluetooth ear piece and it does the same thing.. They both work fine when the phone is 2 feet from the ear pieces. But if it's in my pocket or my hands are around it it breaks up. I read about the "grip of death" on this phone, and was wondering if anyone had a solution. I called HTC and they said they have no fix. Does anyone elses Sensation do this? Thanks, Nikko

Well HTC has some weird BT stacks, that could be the problem, but blue-tooth will always be effected by obstructions. I too have a s9-hd and ill try it out to see if i get the same problem.

I have the exact same issue. The headphones work great when connected to my MacBook, but when connected to my Sensation they constantly skip and cut out. I am waiting for CM7 as it should have better Bluetooth stacks.
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I talked to some people nd they said the phones Bluetooth and WiFi antennas are behind the battery cover and that's why hands interfere with it.. I know obstructions will interfere with it, but your hands and pockets shouldnt
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Same Problem
I have the same problem. Also a S9 and Sensation. The interference come whenever I an farther than 6 meters away...

550 dollar phone and the Bluetooth works for **** lol
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I'm having the same problem with my phone. I can't get a reliable or even a passable connection on either of my headsets(S9 & Blueant T1) or my car stereo. The bluetooth on this phone is an absolute JOKE. It's barely functional & is easily the worst bluetooth performance of any phone I've ever had. It will pair & connect but I can't even turn my head while streaming audio without it skipping & cutting out, and that's with it just sitting on my desk in front of me, not being touched at all. I can't put it in my pocket or get more than 10 feet from it without it disconnecting completely either. I've tried various roms including CM7(the Kang build) & the problem persists with every one. I've been using my old HD2 for the past 2 days & both headsets work just fine with it so I know it's definitely the phone. This is absurd, I didn't pay $400 for this damn thing(early upgrade) just to NOT be able to use a common feature that even the cheapest dumbphones can manage to do right. T-Mo offered me a G2X when I called to request a replacement yesterday & I chose another Sensation just b/c I already have so many accessories for it, but if the new phone has the same problems I'm just gonna send it back & take the G2X. I think this phone just might be the end of my run with HTC >:|

Does your replacement do the same thing?
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honda1991 said:
Does your replacement do the same thing?
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Yes, there was no difference at all. Its definitely a design flaw. I ended up sending the refurb back anyway cause the damn earpiece speaker died in the middle of a phone call after 1 day.
Im gonna keep the sensation just cause I do have so much stuff for it, but as soon as the Hercules comes out I'm jumping the HTC ship. I'm done with their form-over-function BS. I'll take an ugly, 'plasticky' phone that works well over a solid, pretty one that's full of glitches >:/

What ROM are you running? I have a motorola s305 Bluetooth headset, and I experienced the skipping issue on the stock ROM. After I switched to a ROM with less garbage running in the background and/or an overclocked kernel, the problem went away. I think the problem stems from a busy CPU.
Android Revolution (3.1.0), Insert Coin (2.2.5 sse w/bricked kernel 0.91) and Cyanogen Mod 7 Alphas 1, 2, 4 and 6 have all played back by music with less or no skipping. Insert Coin is the best for me.

I am using mike's 3.6.1 de Rom
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Also want to put this out there. I was reflashing a few things and tried out the older faux kernels and such and came across that the kernel actually borked my bluetooth all together. I tried pairing and nothing worked. I rebooted a few times to no avail. I reverted to stock kernel and now all works and bt still works fine for me.

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Also want to put this out there. I was reflashing a few things and tried out the older faux kernels and such and came across that the kernel actually borked my bluetooth all together. I tried pairing and nothing worked. I rebooted a few times to no avail. I reverted to stock kernel and now all works and bt still works fine for me.
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I've had some odd problems like that too. I go back and forth between CM7 alphas and insert coin and sometimes on switching back to IC (by restoring a NAND backup with working bt) bt is just broken. I can sometimes get it to work by deleting my headset from the "pairing" list. Not quite the same as your problem, I know, but it does seem like bt is sensitive to changes in the kernel. Like I said before, bricked 0.91 at 1.53gHz works with effectively no skipping (only ocassional delays on locking the screen).

It skipped for me with the stock Rom as well. If its directly in front of me it works fine.. also (altittle off subject) how is everyone's battery life. On the new de mine is horrible! 3.2 with the dual core patch was awesome
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I contacted T-Mobile for a replacement and they said no because its a known issue and there working to fix it.. so well see!
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I never had that short range problem that you are describing. Worked fine on sense based roms. But I do know that htc uses screwy bt drivers. I switched to cm7.1 and I believe they are the normal bt drivers for android. You might give it a try and see if perhaps your range increases or whatever other problems go away.

ya i have same problem put phone in pocket = bluetooth sucks

Had to abandon the Sensation

I had to go back to using my Blackberry curve after using the Sensation 4G for about 7 months. There are two problems. First is the ring volume. With the volume turned all the way up I can't hear the phone ring if there is even moderate background noise. If the phone is in my pocket I can feel the vibration, but in the holster I can't.
The second is that the phone will sometimes just quit. It will not make or receive calls and I have to pull the battery to get it to operate again. T-Mobile replaced the SIM card and that didn't help. I rooted the phone and installed the Sensation XE ROM, but the problem still persists.
The last straw came yesterday when I missed three important calls. I'm not sure if I didn't hear it ring or if it had one of those black outs, but whatever the reason I can't afford to miss calls like that. So I got the old Blackberry out, changed my service with T-Mobile and put it in operation.
I've spent many hours on the phone with T-Mobile tech support and they are unable to correct the problem. I'm not going to send it back for replacement because I did that with a Blackberry 8220 Pearl flip and after 8 (yes 8) refurbished exchanges the phone still didn't work and I'm not going though that again.

Yay t-mobile
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Well since you're not going to be using it. You should send it to me I'll just use Volume+ for the sound issue. I'll pm you my address.

Contact HTC and get them to fix it
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I'll buy it off of you. My phone screen got cracked after 3 months...
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It might be easier to just repair the screen yourself. Definitely cheaper and worth trying it out. There are some videos on youtube. I can't post the link because I don't have enough posts, but go to youtube and type in "HTC Sensation Screen Repair".

I have absolutely non of the issues you have stated. I also use this phone for business/personal and never had a "blackout" of missed calls. Maybe u had a bad device. I love my sensation.
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Send it to HTC, they gonna fix it, BUT SAVE ALL YOU'RE DATA, they gonna change the mother board ...
My one is restarting some times but i'll gonna send it.... they told me that they gonna change the mother board or the cell

Id request a new one
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I have had issues with missing calls when I had headphones plugged in. I had to go to accessibility and turn tty off. Not sure why it was on.
Also having the same issues, low ring volume. The speaker is pretty weak but turning SRS on in the music app and turning on the hearing impaired function really helps.

Maybe you need a hearing aid instead? I can hear my phone from the next room.

No point in this going on...
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HTC Sensation - Black/Unusable Lock Screen

Hello,
As being new to the forum, I decided to post my problem on here due to most people had similar problem to me.
As recently, my phone has been becoming more often that the lock screen will become black and the icons will show with the ring. This happens at random and can be a pain to deal with. And a week ago, this has happened once, where the screen was completely black, but I was able to see the media volume due to I was listening to music at the time.
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Android Version 4.0.3 Stock
Sense Version 3.6
I had success rooting in the past, but this was a ball ache to do, Then I installed Beats Audio, Which completely bricked my phone.
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Thanks,
Mark.

Did you try to set another lockscreen and return again to your current one to see if you still have that black screen?
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I'll give changing the lockscreen from default to the clock or weather a go, but this problem occurs at random, so if I encounter a problem, I will let you know. The way in which I have to reset the phone to fix is I have to take the battery out and put it back on again.
Just to add, the phone is locked up and is completely unusable and when I'm listening to music, I unplug the headphones and the sound plays out of the speaker. I read up on it and it may be an hardware fault but I have never dropped my phone and have taken good care of it.
Maybe this weekend, I'm going to attempt to flash Android Revolution HD 7.3 due to the amount of reviews of how smooth it is and that.

It's been about 2 weeks now and the lock screen has not crashed on me after settting it back to the default, somehow this has fixed the problem I have been having.
I didn't get chance to flash the phone last weekend, but hope to this weekend, that Android revolution might help due to the low RAM problems I've been having.
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