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[Q] Google connection sync/talk on NS never stays on consistently, lately.

Device: NEXUS S
Carrier: TMOBILE
Country / Language: USA
OS / Browser / build number (if applicable): 2.3.4
As of about two weeks now, my Google services connection sync and even Gtalk never stay on consistently. Data icon goes from green to gray, after wakeup. hen when it is green, I only then start to receive me push notifications. I never had this problem before and was very happy with the Nexus S. Now, however, I'm not so sure about that anymore, and it's a consensus out there that there is no solution, and that Google is "looking" into the problem. I don't think it's necessarily a hardware issue as everything was fine out of the box when I first got my phone, so its likely a Google server problem? Though it sounds like the problems are isolated to Nexus devices and myTouch 4G phones.
I would call Samsung to try to get a replacement device, but from what I hear, it doesn't solve the problem either, and Samsung's CS really sucks too.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I am going through the same trouble, too. I think its more of Google server related. One thing tthat I am sure is, it started very recently. About 3 weeks ago.
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I have the same issue. It started a few weeks back. Got the 2.3.4 ota...same issue. Came from 2.3.2.

It's been happening to me for a while as well. Even back in 2.3.3 when I was on CM7 and OEM. I seriously think it's a problem on Google's side and they really need to address it because it keeps logging me off of Gtalk which is annoying.

Funny thing is. I notice that it happens alot less when I'm using 2g only....
Wonder if there is something to that..
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I am also on two google threads about this, and there is still no agreement on a solution..
http://www.google.com/support/forum...e2&hl=en&fid=7c7a962fd3ae87e20004a26b2f3f005b
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=56f54d35a6a0da29&hl=en&start=80
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=5113952419b47e54&hl=en

I am having the same problem since around mid April. This is so frustrating, please guys flood the google help forums, this the only way google will see the seriousness of the problem.
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Flood indeed. Google is clueless on a solution to this problem, especially if they don't even acknowledge it..
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clin0420 said:
Funny thing is. I notice that it happens alot less when I'm using 2g only....
Wonder if there is something to that..
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Yeah I stay green if I'm on 3g, so maybe it's a wifi issue. I would've sworn it was a 2.3.4 issue though.

highly doubtful that this is a wifi issue, with the number of people of various threads stating that they dont even use wifi....worse yet it occurs regardless of wifi or 3g/2g
i posted a video on youtube showing the problem
http://youtu.be/axpyhgdvuMs

i have the same issue, both of my nexus 1 and tmo G2

[Q] Market problems with MR2

OK. So I waited and waited... I swore I wouldn't wipe and install MR2, but I just got sick of the reboots. I couldn't take it anymore and dove in.
While it was installing, all of them said "updating" except one said "skipping" or something to that affect.
Phone comes back....new splash screen, wiped, all is well, but when I start to download from the market it hangs up after about 6 apps have installed, and starts giving the "Could not install error, try again...."
I try again, no luck. 3G...no luck. Wi-fi...no luck, hard reset again, no luck. So I start sending apps to my phone via the online market, but of course it says about 20% of the apps I had on their an hour ago "Aren't compatible with my device".
I don't want to be stuck having to update through the computer market place. Any ideas?
Again....Hard reset twice, formatted the SD card, cleared the cache and history from the market place and Downloader several times.... IDK what to do. Any advice. (Helpful ADVICE! IN BEFORE DON'T FLASH TEST BUILDS!)
Thanx!

Are you rooted or no?

Not rooted. They are sending me another TB, but I am genuinely interested in what happened here. This is plain strange....

Ur not the only one with the market issues. Plenty of people, including myself, have reported that they cannot find many of their apps on the market. I'm pretty sure it's a bug in the OTA file and has something to do with the verizon signatures, or lack there of.

I just installed the Mr2.....I didn't have any problems...I have 3g,4g and WiFi....and all my market apps downloaded automatically and all works.....
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Yeah. I saw some other people had market issues and didn't want to make a dupe thread, but "some apps not showing up" is a little different than "no apps will install or update at all".
I REALLY wanted the MR2 update....no random reboots has been awesome. When I get my AE I'm going to play it safe and wait for the OTA though.
So strange I could push apps and install from SD, but market....still.....nada.
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sporty377 said:
I just installed the Mr2.....I didn't have any problems...I have 3g,4g and WiFi....and all my market apps downloaded automatically and all works.....
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Are you rooted? Have you had any compatibility issues from the online market? Do your VZW apps work?
I checked the hash of the file I used and it's not corrupt, so I know it can't be that.

No...I'm not rooted. And yeah that VZW app works....
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sporty377 said:
No...I'm not rooted. And yeah that VZW app works....
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I reinstalled and all looks to work very well now!
The market still says i'm incompatible with applications I have purchased. I hope that is fixed with the maintenance the market has posted on the site...

OK. So last night Google tech support sent me something weird which seemed like an act of desperation.
I had been told by many to log into and out of google talk several times and try it again. I had already done this and nothing happened.
Google told me to log into and out of google talk 10 times in a row or more. Sitting there in boredom and I gave it a shot. IT FIXED EVERYTHING!
My AE is here and it's going straight back. So yeah...log into and out of Google talk like you have OCD and BOOM! It's fixed!

on MR2 i have trouble finding certain apps. for instance i couldn't find 'paypal' i had to find similar apps, open that market entry, and go to 'related applications' and paypal would be there

I haven't experienced that. I am how ever dealing with FIFA and The Sims. I bought them on my EVO.... no issue. 2 new phones later, they are not showing up as "purchased".
EA and Gameloft have been "working on this" for months. Frustrating.
I'm still on stock Froyo, are you on a custom build or the GB leak?
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My phone just randomly rebooted and I was all.... FFFFFFFfffffffuuuuuuuu........

[FIX] GPS Fix per Verizon Rep for S3

I posted this for a new member who could not post on his own. Welcome and thank Silver1882 for this potentially great find if it can be proven out by the senior members that have documented this problem with GPS. If it can't be proven we will pull it down and/or the mods can move it as a potential fix to general.
"My gps wasn't working on my phone. I took it to the Verizon store after I had flashed back to stock, they messed with it for a little while and then ordered me a refurbished one. I received it the next day and when I powered it on guess what the gps didn't work. So I called tech support and to my surprise the person that answered the phone actually knew what she was talking about.
She told me the gps issue is a Samsung issue, (even though is only effects Verizon and sprint phones) they are working on an update to fix it. But in the mean time she told me how to do a work around to get it working. Here is what she had me do."
Go to Settings
Application manager
click all at top
go to Google services framework
clear data
go to settings
Application manager
click all at top
go to maps
clear data
uninstall updates
Go to location services
turn off VZW Location service(leave it off to)
Power cycle phone
update maps from android market
now the gps should be working.
"After she walked me threw that I went back to my original phone and tried it on that one to and my gps started working on that one also so I sent Verizon there refurbished one back.
I hope this helps others and they will quick blaming the ROM for the problem."
Thanks Silver. I will bookmark this one as I have seen this reported on all rom thread.

wonder if everyone should do this after flashing a ROM, because I had this problem when I went to Cleanrom. back to stock using clockwork nandroid and no GPS issues.

devilchrist said:
wonder if everyone should do this after flashing a ROM, because I had this problem when I went to Cleanrom. back to stock using clockwork nandroid and no GPS issues.
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That is what we are trying to find out. Much better than flash unknown configuration files and such. If this works it looks to be much safer and actually looks like a benign solution that if it doesn't work can't make the problem worse. If it is a known issue by Samsung/Verizon there will be an upcoming fix and this could be a safe work around until then.

A VZ rep tells you to leave off VZ location services, I love it! I've actually never enabled it and never had a GPS problem between flashes. I guess paranoia pays off sometimes.
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azumandias said:
A VZ rep tells you to leave off VZ location services, I love it! I've actually never enabled it and never had a GPS problem between flashes. I guess paranoia pays off sometimes.
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HaHa. I hear ya. But should be able to turn back on after reboot for the noobs that want the feds to know where they at.

Yeah, they need to do something about this. I always have people report this problem. Im gong to direct theme here and see if it works.

Just tried it. Took a little longer for lock, but 15/25 satellites after 45 seconds and 3m accuracy on JellyWiz indoors.

Well I just happen to have my original phone and a refurbished phone sitting in front of me because the GPS was crap on my original. With the refurb the GPS works great.
I hate to report this because I wish it was true/worked but i just followed the instructions on my original phone but it is still sitting here 2 minutes (now 5) with no lock indoors.
I still don't believe the gps issue can be fixed with any software tweaks. The only way the gps finally started working on the original samsung galaxy s (after trying everything) was from a kernel fix. Once a dev fixed it, everyone's phone had great gps (which works better than the gs3 gps). Too bad JT1134 turned on some people's offer for a bounty phone to get him working on this.
Besides if this did fix the GPS wouldn't a factory reset fix the GPS?

I must be lucky but i have great GPS in stock based ROMS (not so good in AOSP). Get first lock in 2s and less then 4s max. Quickly get to 3 meters and fast lock in Google maps, Waze, etc... Can post some screens if need be.
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what if you don't use google maps for GPS? (what if it's not installed in the 1st place?)
it seems like the fix is based on gmaps data?

Nnyan said:
I must be lucky but i have great GPS in stock based ROMS (not so good in AOSP). Get first lock in 2s and less then 4s max. Quickly get to 3 meters and fast lock in Google maps, Waze, etc... Can post some screens if need be.
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I have to agree. Mine is the same. Get auto lock as soon as app is opened and shows me in this chair in front of my laptop. What we need to find out is how many this works for. So far by polling threads against posts in this thread it is about even for and against. It is early but you always have people on both sides and those that refuse to believe and think it is the devs fault. We supposedly have Verrizon/Samsung saying it's their fault and have to see where it goes. We have too many on different roms including stock unrooted that are having the same problem to tie it to the rom devs.

dvaderx said:
what if you don't use google maps for GPS? (what if it's not installed in the 1st place?)
it seems like the fix is based on gmaps data?
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Android and Samsung/Verizon unless it is a dev phone did not not design the phone to be used without Google Maps. They have to have a reference for them to test and calibrate. Google Maps is a standard that most 3rd party apps work off. Just my thoughts and may be baseless but have to have a standard to calibrate to which is latitude and longitude. That being said without the maps you would not know if it was right or wrong. If their modem calibration is off it is off on all apps. The main thing is do you acheive lock on multiple satellites. Basically what I read on this fix is to turn off other radios and towers so GPS can get a fix without tower triangulation interference. Does it work. I have no idea since mine works fine. Is it worth a shot if you can't get a lock. I would think so.

Sorry for the noob question, but what exactly does "power cycle phone" mean? Isn't that just a restart?
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jus flashed synergy rom and cant get my gps to work. even with google selected the navi wont start up..i tried the first step but Google services framework isnt even listed

sams27 said:
Sorry for the noob question, but what exactly does "power cycle phone" mean? Isn't that just a restart?
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Reboot/restart
cdiesel said:
jus flashed synergy rom and cant get my gps to work. even with google selected the navi wont start up..i tried the first step but Google services framework isnt even listed
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I'm on Synergy and it is listed same as stock rom.
Homescreen>Menu button>Settings>Application Manager>All> Scroll down to Google Services Framework

Tried this thrice. No GPS lock. Bummer.
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prdog1 said:
Reboot/restart
I'm on Synergy and it is listed same as stock rom.
Homescreen>Menu button>Settings>Application Manager>All> Scroll down to Google Services Framework
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after a bunch of factory wipes it finally showed up but my gps still isnt working.. whenever i start the navi the drop down box will only disappear when standalone gps service is selected..even when i click the gps icon in the pull down standalone is what is chosen.. dont know what to do
edit.. there isnt an uninstall update for me either just uninstall google maps

Didn't work for me, on jelly wiz
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nice, thanks.

On jellwhiz, i used gps status and was coming around with it and it funked up my orientation and resetting Google services framework, clearing data, uninstalling updates to map and clearing data followed by a reset fixed my gps calibration
Beamed via NFC through the local store to the internet from my SGS3.

Market Unlocker pro suddenly stopped working!

Hi there! I've been using paranoid Android Jellybean rom for a year and I never had problems with market Unlocker pro. Sometimes, the market would change, but I would just set it back again. Today, when I opened market it switched back to my local with only free stuff. I thought like: ok, I'll just set it back like I always do, but when I set it back, it was still the same. I tried, updating both gapps and Unlocker, clearing data and cashe, rebooting, but none worked. Anyone experienced anything like this before?
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Reamox said:
Hi there! I've been using paranoid Android Jellybean rom for a year and I never had problems with market Unlocker pro. Sometimes, the market would change, but I would just set it back again. Today, when I opened market it switched back to my local with only free stuff. I thought like: ok, I'll just set it back like I always do, but when I set it back, it was still the same. I tried, updating both gapps and Unlocker, clearing data and cashe, rebooting, but none worked. Anyone experienced anything like this before?
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Sorry, Bro....No fix for that

same here. seems like all these unlock apps drop dead over night

The same here. Hope a fix will be found soon....

Same here

But man... It was like: poofff! After a year of good service, that happens for no reason? Thx anyway guys, it's easier to know that you are not the only one who is experiencing this... We can only hope for a fix...
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I'd assume google probably did something here
just had an interesting observation today, though
normally only free apps show up in google play in my country, no paid apps at all.
tried market unlocker again today, although it said operator not changed. i was actually able to see paid apps in the store as well as in my app list.
however I did not go further and try to buy something new, nor did i update any of my existing paid apps as there was none available.

Same here. I use 3 apps like this, all don't work anymore. Google did something.

same here i was think i mistaken for something

It still works for me *shrugs*
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On ICS and Play store 4.0.25 is not working

SMS not sending, but able to receive. MMS + Data Working.

Hello Internet, I just thought I'd chime in on the sms issue many seem to be having.
For me it started in the morning on the 21st. The day before everything was peachy. That morning I woke up and sent my normal texts that I usually do. The first text sent fine like usual, but anything after would fail to send. One quick-fix I found was to toggle airplane mode before sending a message, which would allow me to send another text or two before failing. The most interesting thing about this issue is that my brother, who is on cm 10.2 started having the issue at the exact same time and we aren't even running the same versions of android.
So I called verizon today and after about a half our I was able to get some information. I told the guy that I had tried rebooting, clearing cache, factory reseting, updating my SMSC number, etc. He said it's probably an issue in their end, which makes sense due to the timing of the issue occurring. He said he would do some behind the scenes stuff and call me back on Monday. I guess we'll see if the issue gets resolved. Keep me posted if you find a solution.

AnTiDoWn3r said:
Hello Internet, I just thought I'd chime in on the sms issue many seem to be having.
For me it started in the morning on the 21st. The day before everything was peachy. That morning I woke up and sent my normal texts that I usually do. The first text sent fine like usual, but anything after would fail to send. One quick-fix I found was to toggle airplane mode before sending a message, which would allow me to send another text or two before failing. The most interesting thing about this issue is that my brother, who is on cm 10.2 started having the issue at the exact same time and we aren't even running the same versions of android.
So I called verizon today and after about a half our I was able to get some information. I told the guy that I had tried rebooting, clearing cache, factory reseting, updating my SCSC number, etc. He said it's probably an issue in their end, which makes sense due to the timing of the issue occurring. He said he would do some behind the scenes stuff and call me back on Monday. I guess we'll see if the issue gets resolved. Keep me posted if you find a solution.
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Not sure if I'm doing this right usually I use the app but since I can only text on touch wiz based Roms xda app keeps crashing. Anyway I have this issue too mine seems to have started on 2-20 but same thing reboot or toggle airplane mode and I can send one that's it till next reboot. Was running carbon kit Kat. Hopefully Odin tomorrow will fix it touch wiz sucks!

tonybahr said:
Not sure if I'm doing this right usually I use the app but since I can only text on touch wiz based Roms xda app keeps crashing. Anyway I have this issue too mine seems to have started on 2-20 but same thing reboot or toggle airplane mode and I can send one that's it till next reboot. Was running carbon kit Kat. Hopefully Odin tomorrow will fix it touch wiz sucks!
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Odin does not fix...
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Dex954 said:
Odin does not fix...
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Yeah I figured that out.

Having the same problem....just wondering if anyone tried unrooting and rerooting?

mamill66 said:
Having the same problem....just wondering if anyone tried unrooting and rerooting?
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Yes doesn't fix anything.
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Just kinda bumping to see if anyone found anything?
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I talked to Verizon again yesterday night, my support ticket is still open, meaning they're looking into the possibility of it being an issue on their end, so nothing new. I'm convinced it's something with them, because of the timing. I'll keep you posted.
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AnTiDoWn3r said:
I talked to Verizon again yesterday night, my support ticket is still open, meaning they're looking into the possibility of it being an issue on their end, so nothing new. I'm convinced it's something with them, because of the timing. I'll keep you posted.
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Do they know you are running a form of CM? Or are you just saying your texts aren't working?
Just for my own info?

AnTiDoWn3r said:
Hello Internet, I just thought I'd chime in on the sms issue many seem to be having.
For me it started in the morning on the 21st. The day before everything was peachy. That morning I woke up and sent my normal texts that I usually do. The first text sent fine like usual, but anything after would fail to send. One quick-fix I found was to toggle airplane mode before sending a message, which would allow me to send another text or two before failing. The most interesting thing about this issue is that my brother, who is on cm 10.2 started having the issue at the exact same time and we aren't even running the same versions of android.
So I called verizon today and after about a half our I was able to get some information. I told the guy that I had tried rebooting, clearing cache, factory reseting, updating my SMSC number, etc. He said it's probably an issue in their end, which makes sense due to the timing of the issue occurring. He said he would do some behind the scenes stuff and call me back on Monday. I guess we'll see if the issue gets resolved. Keep me posted if you find a solution.
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I'm having the same issue that you are. I've already posted a thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657822
Are you on a version of CM? I was on mastamoon's 10.2 and moved to his CM11 and still have the problem. The only other fix I have heard/seen is that you can turn your mobile network to just CDMA and the problem goes away. (Its slow, but it works).
You are from Hershey Pa. I am in the Wilkes/Barre Scranton area. Anyone else experiencing this problem and in this area?
Do you have voice+ or google voice in your app drawer? I've seen some people who have had it in their app drawer who have been able to open that and select disable which remedies the problem. Hopefully Verizon gets back to you.

Whisk_33 said:
I'm having the same issue that you are. I've already posted a thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657822
Are you on a version of CM? I was on mastamoon's 10.2 and moved to his CM11 and still have the problem. The only other fix I have heard/seen is that you can turn your mobile network to just CDMA and the problem goes away. (Its slow, but it works).
You are from Hershey Pa. I am in the Wilkes/Barre Scranton area. Anyone else experiencing this problem and in this area?
Do you have voice+ or google voice in your app drawer? I've seen some people who have had it in their app drawer who have been able to open that and select disable which remedies the problem. Hopefully Verizon gets back to you.
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I'm in Hershey pa as well... interesting
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Whisk_33 said:
I'm having the same issue that you are. I've already posted a thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2657822
Are you on a version of CM? I was on mastamoon's 10.2 and moved to his CM11 and still have the problem. The only other fix I have heard/seen is that you can turn your mobile network to just CDMA and the problem goes away. (Its slow, but it works).
You are from Hershey Pa. I am in the Wilkes/Barre Scranton area. Anyone else experiencing this problem and in this area?
Do you have voice+ or google voice in your app drawer? I've seen some people who have had it in their app drawer who have been able to open that and select disable which remedies the problem. Hopefully Verizon gets back to you.
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Yes, I'm from Hershey PA, my brother and I both have GS3s, but he's running 10.2 RC2 and I'm on the latest D2 nightly. The issue started in morning on the 20th. From what I can tell, it's only Verizon customers in our area that have been affected, my buddy on AT&T with a CM Nightly hasn't had any trouble. I tried disabling Voice+ but it didn't help anything. As of this point, my ticket is still open, so no new news yet. I'll keep you posted.

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Do they know you are running a form of CM? Or are you just saying your texts aren't working?
Just for my own info?
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I haven't told them I'm running a custom rom and I won't unless I actually need to. They don't seem to take kindly to people who like to get the most out of their phones.

AnTiDoWn3r said:
I haven't told them I'm running a custom rom and I won't unless I actually need to. They don't seem to take kindly to people who like to get the most out of their phones.
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That's why I think this is going to be a hard road..
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This is actually quite fascinating. All of those who seem to be having this issue are in Central Pennsylvania, started having the issue around the 20th, and are running a version of Cyanogenmod. I'll be sure to bring that up in my next chat with Verizon. Stay posted.

Hershey PA here
Cm11 m3 d2vzw
I've been having the same problem since ~20th as well. In glad I found this thread as I couldn't find much else when searching. I've temporarily switched to a TW ROM and it worked fine but any aosp seems affected. I even got Verizon to give me a sim but it didn't help.
My cell number starts 570-57*-**** (Scranton area number ) though I now live in Hershey pa.

This is where I wish I knew someone who worked at vzw and was a reasonable person.
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I am just outside Philly, I started having this issue on the 20th as well, occurred on both paranoid android beta 4 from notta and slim kat stable 3.0. Seems to be intermittent for me as there is times where it works freely and times I need to toggle airplane mode for every text
Edit: my number is from northeast pa (Hazleton Area). I'm wondering if it is an area code issue or something because I know people with s3s down by philly who don't have this issue with Verizon.
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bass0324 said:
I am just outside Philly, I started having this issue on the 20th as well, occurred on both paranoid android beta 4 from notta and slim kat stable 3.0. Seems to be intermittent for me as there is times where it works freely and times I need to toggle airplane mode for every text
Edit: my number is from northeast pa (Hazleton Area). I'm wondering if it is an area code issue or something because I know people with s3s down by philly who don't have this issue with Verizon.
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Been having the same issue. I live in mountaintop so maybe you're right

Central PA 570 here as well. Both my mom and I's phones are experiencing the same. What baffles me is that it happened to be people who had already flashed the ROM prior to the 20th, which means it isn't an AOSP specific SIM activation issue, because that happens on first boot. Touchwiz works fine, although I can't stand it. Whatever it is, I desperately hope it's fixed soon.