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Wifi Coverage

HI all
so i ordered my nexus 5 from us play store although i live outside
so ill not get the lte.
Iam kind of worried of the wifi coverage because its my primary connection
so from this video he had weak performance and coverage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4OicFhI9xo
What about your experience with it ? And how do you compare it with other phones
(if u have the nexus 5)
thanx all

I have noticed a slight decrease in signal/performance compared to my S4...though since I have a wifi extender in my house it's not really a problem
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beaver2233 said:
I have noticed a slight decrease in signal/performance compared to my S4...though since I have a wifi extender in my house it's not really a problem
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Thanx man ...... could u tell me the percentage of weakness compared to the s4 ?
Cuz its a dealbreaker for me

ssalehh said:
Thanx man ...... could u tell me the percentage of weakness compared to the s4 ?
Cuz its a dealbreaker for me
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right next to each other...
Connected to the main router (relatively close) the N5 is 80% whilst the S4 is 82%.
Connected to the range extender which is further away the N5 is 51% whilst the S4 is 64%
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though as mentioned it could just be a kernel driver problem or something
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Thanx mate

ssalehh said:
Thanx mate
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Thanks for posting the video here and the question, you beat me to it. I've been playing around some more this morning with my router just double checking it's not a setting or channel clash with other peoples gear. All checks out fine.
Would be interested to hear from others who have their Nexus 5's now, hows your wifi?

beaver2233 said:
right next to each other...
Connected to the main router (relatively close) the N5 is 80% whilst the S4 is 82%.
Connected to the range extender which is further away the N5 is 51% whilst the S4 is 64%
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though as mentioned it could just be a kernel driver problem or something
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Instead of % why don´t you do a speed test with both phones and comment? Thanks

beaver2233 said:
right next to each other...
Connected to the main router (relatively close) the N5 is 80% whilst the S4 is 82%.
Connected to the range extender which is further away the N5 is 51% whilst the S4 is 64%
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though as mentioned it could just be a kernel driver problem or something
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jlmcr87 said:
Instead of % why don´t you do a speed test with both phones and comment? Thanks
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Here is what I have found doing some tests:
With router in same room about 2 meters away from me
34mbs Nexus 5
34mbs Galaxy S4
Move to the bedroom and we get this
Nexus 5 16mbs
Galaxy S4 22mbs
That's a fairly big difference and indicates something is going one somewhere. I ran each test twice and made sure theirs no downloads anywhere on the internal network or to the web and also that all other wifi devices are turned off. I turned off the alternate device while i did each test so the S4 couldn't interfere with the Nexus 5 and vice versa.

androidizen said:
Here is what I have found doing some tests:
With router in same room about 2 meters away from me
34mbs Nexus 5
34mbs Galaxy S4
Move to the bedroom and we get this
Nexus 5 16mbs
Galaxy S4 22mbs
That's a fairly big difference and indicates something is going one somewhere. I ran each test twice and made sure theirs no downloads anywhere on the internal network or to the web and also that all other wifi devices are turned off. I turned off the alternate device while i did each test so the S4 couldn't interfere with the Nexus 5 and vice versa.
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It´s the first firmware for the nexus 5! I have seen worse things with other phones at launch!

jlmcr87 said:
It´s the first firmware for the nexus 5! I have seen worse things with other phones at launch!
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ye that was my thought it will get fixed and its not like its broken just needs tweaking.

androidizen said:
Here is what I have found doing some tests:
With router in same room about 2 meters away from me
34mbs Nexus 5
34mbs Galaxy S4
Move to the bedroom and we get this
Nexus 5 16mbs
Galaxy S4 22mbs
That's a fairly big difference and indicates something is going one somewhere. I ran each test twice and made sure theirs no downloads anywhere on the internal network or to the web and also that all other wifi devices are turned off. I turned off the alternate device while i did each test so the S4 couldn't interfere with the Nexus 5 and vice versa.
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very disappointed.

androidizen said:
Here is what I have found doing some tests:
With router in same room about 2 meters away from me
34mbs Nexus 5
34mbs Galaxy S4
Move to the bedroom and we get this
Nexus 5 16mbs
Galaxy S4 22mbs
That's a fairly big difference and indicates something is going one somewhere. I ran each test twice and made sure theirs no downloads anywhere on the internal network or to the web and also that all other wifi devices are turned off. I turned off the alternate device while i did each test so the S4 couldn't interfere with the Nexus 5 and vice versa.
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but in your opinion, is a software or hardware problem? Why did I read that even the nexus 4 has little wi fi reception :'(

Here same problem too, Wi-Fi coverage like the Galaxy Nexus's one... horrible.

Refund or ANOTHER Replacement?

I've now had about 6 or 7 replacements of Nexus 5's with varying ***K numbers and finally Google have asked me if I would accept a full refund instead of a replacement.
The main issue I've been getting that isn't being fixed by them is nobody can hear ever me properly as it's always muffled on their end although I can hear them perfectly.
If I were to get a replacement, there's a 99.99% chance that the issue will still be there but I love everything else about the phone too much.
If I were to get a refund, what alternative is there that's as good as the Nexus 5 offering a pure Android experience?

Weird... Since I bought this phone people say they hear me more clearly now.
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Since the problem exists for everyone I can guarantee you the problem will still be there. Accept a refund or wait for a software fix. Cover up teh 2nd microphone to see if that si any better.
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RussellEstridge25 said:
Weird... Since I bought this phone people say they hear me more clearly now.
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It's noise cancellation. depends on where you are (how much background noise and how close to the second microphone the noise is)

rootSU said:
Since the problem exists for everyone I can guarantee you the problem will still be there. Accept a refund or wait for a software fix. Cover up teh 2nd microphone to see if that si any better.
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It's noise cancellation. depends on where you are (how much background noise and how close to the second microphone the noise is)
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Doesn't matter why, but its crystal clear for me.
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Well, there are obviously no devices which provide the pure android experience except the GPE editions of HTC One etc.
However, if you like to root, then you can basically buy any high end device and flash a custom rom and enjoy the pure aosp experience. But the Nexus 5 is Google's baby and the awesome support you will get here won't be available elsewhere! Nexus 5 is a cut above the rest when it comes to development
I would strongly suggest you to wait for Google's next update
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Well, I won't say it's crystal clear but there isn't much muffling on my device. Yes, as rootsu explained, it surely does depend upon the environment you're in.

RussellEstridge25 said:
Doesn't matter why, but its crystal clear for me.
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Well it does matter why because it's the "why" that teaches us why some people notice the problem and some people don't.

Sorry I blew up. Haven't had my coffee lol
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RussellEstridge25 said:
Sorry I blew up. Haven't had my coffee lol
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I didn't think you blew up, but DO have your coffee

rootSU said:
I didn't think you blew up, but DO have your coffee
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Cheers.
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Get Rid
Wutang200 said:
I've now had about 6 or 7 replacements of Nexus 5's with varying ***K numbers and finally Google have asked me if I would accept a full refund instead of a replacement.
The main issue I've been getting that isn't being fixed by them is nobody can hear ever me properly as it's always muffled on their end although I can hear them perfectly.
If I were to get a replacement, there's a 99.99% chance that the issue will still be there but I love everything else about the phone too much.
If I were to get a refund, what alternative is there that's as good as the Nexus 5 offering a pure Android experience?
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6 or 7 times, honestly i don't know how you have the patience. Luckily I haven't experienced this problem, what i do know is that when i had the S2 i used to get very good call quality. Its noise cancellation worked to well. I'd imagine its the same for the S4 and S5.
One thing I will say though, I don't think i'd happier with any phone currently more than the Nexus 5. I had the LG G2 briefly, expecting it to be a superior N5 I was shockingly disappointed. The build quality is relatively poor compared to the N5 and the screen isn't big enough for me to notice the difference. The back was a finger print nightmare (though the white version of the LG G2 might disguise this) and I personally found the buttons on the back awkward.
The deal breaker ultimately was knowing i'd not be able to get pure AOSP for the LG G2, not in the same manner as the Nexus 5, in that it comes with stock vanilla rom, to which i can simply add Xposed frameworks and tweak every aspect of my rom. The G2's would always be custom version from CM or AOKP etc, (which isn't necessarily a bad thing for most).
Anyway, all this made me appreciate the N5 even more. (The white one )

rootSU said:
Since the problem exists for everyone I can guarantee you the problem will still be there. Accept a refund or wait for a software fix. Cover up teh 2nd microphone to see if that si any better.
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It's noise cancellation. depends on where you are (how much background noise and how close to the second microphone the noise is)
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i thought noise cancellation can be disabled

Enddo said:
i thought noise cancellation can be disabled
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various results of it being successfully disabled in build.prop

I've had this issue on every single N5 I've had from Google. Every single person complains they can't hear me properly or I sound like I'm far away from the mic. Blocking the top noise cancelling mic helps but I really don't want to have to hold my phone a certain way just to speak to my contacts (reminds me of the iPhone 4 antenna issue).
I'll just get a replacement again one last time and then try to find out if they will be addressing the issue in a future update or something.
I don't think there's any other phone that's as good as the N5.
The HTC One is too old now and I can't get a GPE version here in the UK. Also I'm too used to having 3 buttons as opposed to HTC One's 2 button approach.
I hate Samsungs from the horrible Touchwiz to their plasticky uninspiring build quality. To get vanilla, I'd need to root which means a void warranty.
Not keen on the LG G2 or Sony's for similar reasons about voiding warranty as Samsungs to get vanilla.

No offence but what was the point in creating this thread then? You've pretty much explained everything in your previous post. The device which you're looking for is a Nexus and you yourself have pointed out as to why you don't want to buy any other devices!
In any case, lets just be patient and hope that THE BOSS releases this fix in their next update! Cheers!

I've sent Google an angry email regarding this issue asking them to look into fixing it.
In the meantime, I've asked for another replacement.

Wutang200 said:
Blocking the top noise cancelling mic helps but I really don't want to have to hold my phone a certain way just to speak to my contacts
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No but by testing that you identify that it IS noise cancellation.
Asking for a replacement is useless. I mean literally useless. The new one WILL have this issue. There is no fix yet. Either wait until there is or get a refund.
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I don't and have never had this issue. People tell me I'm really clear on the phone.. I actually havnt even seen complaints about this in the forums maybe I missed it lol.
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Search "noise cancellation".
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Just ordered my 9th replacement lol

rootSU said:
No but by testing that you identify that it IS noise cancellation.
Asking for a replacement is useless. I mean literally useless. The new one WILL have this issue. There is no fix yet. Either wait until there is or get a refund.
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I'm not settling for a phone that is useless as a 'phone'. I'm going to keep getting them to send me replacements until they understand there's an issue here that needs addressing. I'll just keep doing it until the Nexus 6 comes out then sell on my latest replacement as a brand new unopened handset and get the Nexus 6.
If this was the iPhone, they'd have addressed and fixed it a long time ago!! Why should we have to suffer this issue.

[Q] nexus 5 poor WiFi signal

Hi all, new here, please take it easy if I posted in wrong thread but many of us users especially me, the nexus 5 has very poor WiFi signal.
At home my nexus 7 2013 has full WiFi bars and like 3 metres away from router and on the other hand the nexus 5 has one bar wtf
Please help I'm running stock rooted 4.4.3 Franco r52

Is there anyone who can help?
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I'm being patient still
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Anyone going to help???????
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The question is, do you still stay connected to WiFi and does it work properly? If so I wouldn't worry about "how many bars I have"
N5

Mine too. I find out that the WiFi signal is not really good. I had a HTC butterfly I put it together HTC got 4 bar and Nexus 5 got 1-2 bar....
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The Nexus 5 WiFi signal is really very weak...dunno will Google do something on it not?
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It must be a hardware issue, getting repaired soon by lg in Australia
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Not sure quite how to say this but basically, "bars" are not an accurate form of measurement, nor are they comparable between devices.
Do a speed test and compare transfer speed and latency.

Weak Wi-Fi signal was one of the reasons I returned my Nexus 5.
My SGS3 had two more bars than the Nexus 5 in my living room.
Poor Wi-Fi antenna probably. Can't expect more for 350$.

Bars are a joke. Some manufactures set the bars to be full at very low dBm levels. Hence why some phone have "GREAT" wifi coverage and some need "help". lol Get Wifi Analyzer from the play store. Load it up on both devices. See how the dBm levels differ from the same spot. If the N7 has more dBm's then the N5 than you have conclusive proof to back your complaint. Should take all of three minutes to to some testing. Let us know the results.

theesotericone said:
Bars are a joke. Some manufactures set the bars to be full at very low dBm levels. Hence why some phone have "GREAT" wifi coverage and some need "help". lol Get Wifi Analyzer from the play store. Load it up on both devices. See how the dBm levels differ from the same spot. If the N7 has more dBm's then the N5 than you have conclusive proof to back your complaint. Should take all of three minutes to to some testing. Let us know the results.
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Yeah hi, if I haven't mentioned before I've already tested both devices and the nexus 7 actually had a 15% better signal than nexus 5 while testing with WiFi analyser

HasnaCuz said:
Yeah hi, if I haven't mentioned before I've already tested both devices and the nexus 7 actually had a 15% better signal than nexus 5 while testing with WiFi analyser
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15% doesn't seem like anything to worry about. You could try forcing the correct WiFi frequency (2.4Ghz or 5Ghz) on your phone to see if that helps at all.

bblzd said:
15% doesn't seem like anything to worry about. You could try forcing the correct WiFi frequency (2.4Ghz or 5Ghz) on your phone to see if that helps at all.
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Don't worry soon enough I'm going to gt it RMA by lg this week or so and I'll let u guys know

[Q] Just got Nexus 5, regarding 5.0.2 ?

Hi all
I picked up a 5 month old nexus 5 yesterday running 5.0.1 stock, its a wonderful very fast phone, I'm coming from a moto g 2013 so the speed bump is noticeable.
So far everything seems to be working really well, i cant get a GPS lock inside a building but it works fine outside (the moto g easily got a fix inside) but who need GPS indoors anyway
I'm going to try out the phone for the next week or 2 and see how it performs, I've read battery life can be disappointing but it was factory reset yesterday and battery life seems fine so far, i guess ill have to give it a few more cycles to be fair.
I also use GPS/maps a fair bit for my work, on the moto, google maps used very little battery , any experiences anyone with battery life and GPS on the nexus ?
One further question, do you think the upcoming 5.0.2 update will improve the battery life or is 5.0.1 what i can best expect ? also any ideas when the official 5.0.2 update is pushed to my phone (its in the uk).
Thanks
Michael

michaelopolis said:
Hi all
I picked up a 5 month old nexus 5 yesterday running 5.0.1 stock, its a wonderful very fast phone, I'm coming from a moto g 2013 so the speed bump is noticeable.
So far everything seems to be working really well, i cant get a GPS lock inside a building but it works fine outside (the moto g easily got a fix inside) but who need GPS indoors anyway
I'm going to try out the phone for the next week or 2 and see how it performs, I've read battery life can be disappointing but it was factory reset yesterday and battery life seems fine so far, i guess ill have to give it a few more cycles to be fair.
I also use GPS/maps a fair bit for my work, on the moto, google maps used very little battery , any experiences anyone with battery life and GPS on the nexus ?
One further question, do you think the upcoming 5.0.2 update will improve the battery life or is 5.0.1 what i can best expect ? also any ideas when the official 5.0.2 update is pushed to my phone (its in the uk).
Thanks
Michael
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http://www.android.gs/android-5-0-2...5-nexus-7-and-nexus-10-might-not-come-at-all/ and I think that should be like this. I have Nexus 7 2012 and I haven't noticed any difference beetwen 5.0 and 5.0.2. So, we are more expecting 5.1 actually.
Regards, Zagor

michaelopolis said:
One further question, do you think the upcoming 5.0.2 update will improve the battery life or is 5.0.1 what i can best expect ? also any ideas when the official 5.0.2 update is pushed to my phone (its in the uk).
Thanks
Michael
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5.0.2 was only a fix or two, mainly for the Nexus 7. Highly unlikely Google will push 5.0.2 factory images/OTA for other devices since it's almost pointless and would be a waste of bandwidth. Custom ROMs have merged 5.0.2 in anyways since it was no big deal.

Lethargy said:
5.0.2 was only a fix or two, mainly for the Nexus 7. Highly unlikely Google will push 5.0.2 factory images/OTA for other devices since it's almost pointless and would be a waste of bandwidth. Custom ROMs have merged 5.0.2 in anyways since it was no big deal.
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Thanks for that
Do you think a future update will improve the battery ?

michaelopolis said:
Thanks for that
Do you think a future update will improve the battery ?
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Yea, If Google take all units back to factory refurbished them and put a double capacity battery in.

Nexus 5 sucks? Doesn't it ?
Mate of mine had 2 and returned both after few month Due to bAttery liFe/charging problems/screen FliCkerinG bugs/vibration defeT Etc eTc and go himSelf a z2 NoW
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zagorteney said:
Yea, If Google take all units back to factory refurbished them and put a double capacity battery in.
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LOL
Really find it hard to decide between this and my old moto g,
The nexus is blazing fast etc etc, but the moto felt just right in the hand and it was relatively cheap so i don't mind it being thrown around a bit.

jader13254 said:
Nexus 5 sucks Doesn't it ?
Mate of mine had 2 and returned both after few month Due to bAttery liFe/charging problems/screen FliCkerinG bugs/vibration defeT Etc eTc and go himSelf a z2 NoW
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Yea. I was very happy when there was SE not just Sony. But after, when their UI design gone to look like anime cartoon, no thanks.

zagorteney said:
Yea, If Google take all units back to factory refurbished them and put a double capacity battery in.
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jader13254 said:
Nexus 5 sucks Doesn't it ?
Mate of mine had 2 and returned both after few month Due to bAttery liFe/charging problems/screen FliCkerinG bugs/vibration defeT Etc eTc and go himSelf a z2 NoW
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Sounds like a horrible experience, luckily so far my nexus seems to be working very well , i guess i'll know better in a week or 2.

How is the WiFi signal

Wondering if wifi is good on the 5.. I had gotten the s6 and sold it as the WiFi was awful. Wondering if this is an issue. TIA

lmarranzino said:
Wondering if wifi is good on the 5.. I had gotten the s6 and sold it as the WiFi was awful. Wondering if this is an issue. TIA
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My Wifi signal is good.

I am having issues with my WiFi. Slow speeds, frequently dropped signal. Very frustrating. I have noticed multiple signals coming from the same source. So I am going back to try and eliminate those to see if its my phone or my router. I will say these phones do not like multiple signals in an area.
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Thanks. On my s6 it would show a great signal and then say not connected. I never found out if it is the chip or software. So I am just leary . Thanks

lmarranzino said:
Thanks. On my s6 it would show a great signal and then say not connected. I never found out if it is the chip or software. So I am just leary . Thanks
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Edited post due to the post below mine. I deleted that after I read it. Used the OpenDNS solutions the guy was talking about and fixed it. Don't use DNSet.
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I'll just leave this here. Of course decide for yourself.
https://m.reddit.com/r/LGG3/comments/3636e4/psa_dnset_app_that_claims_to_fix_wifidns_issues/

Crap. Thanks for the warning.
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Same as s5
I actually have a decent test for wifi. In my house, there's a shop a few (probably 6) hundred feet away, and if I leave my phone searching for wifi signals for a little bit, it powers up the antennas to the point it can pick it up, barely. This was all on my s5. So I figured, if this phone can do it, then it's the same. And I tried today, and it seems to be about the same, maybe a touch better. Which, I think is pretty good considering the difference in materials.