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Very high battery draw/camera issues

So a few days ago I checked my phone at work, had been off the charger for 4 hours not used at all and it was dead. Battery draw was ~300ma the whole time. The next day I noticed my camera wasn't working. Ill get an error message(activity camera not responding). Sometimes ill attempt to open the app and nothing will happen. This was all on gingerbeast. So I wiped all data and reflashed GB. Camera still doesn't work and battery draw is insane. I've since tryed AR, virtuous and cm7. For the record I've wiped battery stats,tryed without SD and sim card. I've been unable to find the cause of the high draw,although I think its related to the camera. Tomorrow I'm going to try and unroot and return to fully stock. Sorry for the long post any help is appreciated.
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If your camera isn't working on any freshly installed ROMs, you probably have a hardware problem. As a last resort, try going back to the stock ROM. If your camera is still bad, then you'll need to do a warranty exchange with AT&T. The camera issues may very well be causing your high battery drain.

So HTC told me to send it to them within 30 days. And what do you know the next day my camera works fine! Should I still send It in or wait it out? Im also getting slight screen lifting in the corner so I might as well? I don't have a spare phone to use but I can buy some cheapo for a temp
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killerkali said:
So HTC told me to send it to them within 30 days. And what do you know the next day my camera works fine! Should I still send It in or wait it out? Im also getting slight screen lifting in the corner so I might as well? I don't have a spare phone to use but I can buy some cheapo for a temp
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Yes. That screen lifting will get worse before it gets better, so take care of it while you still can.

Scott_S said:
Yes. That screen lifting will get worse before it gets better, so take care of it while you still can.
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Mine doing that on both lower corners now...just something I notice. I like the HTC since way back....just hopes it doesn't turn into a problem with particles under the screen...I'm an engineer I try to mitigate...but yeah I sure notice this commonly listed problem..it aint really serious....yet...jsut make it to next upgrade

meiguoguizi said:
Mine doing that on both lower corners now...just something I notice. I like the HTC since way back....just hopes it doesn't turn into a problem with particles under the screen...I'm an engineer I try to mitigate...but yeah I sure notice this commonly listed problem..it aint really serious....yet...jsut make it to next upgrade
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I've replaced an iPhone screen/digitizer just to prove a point that "I am a technician"....OK did that been there.....some peeps get into into it....rather have an elegant design that inhibits such use of a user's free time.....and not everyone can perform this sort of repair...elegant solutions peeps in the tech dev world..me likey...I will help where I can....

meiguoguizi said:
I've replaced an iPhone screen/digitizer just to prove a point that "I am a technician"....OK did that been there.....some peeps get into into it....rather have an elegant design that inhibits such use of a user's free time.....and not everyone can perform this sort of repair...elegant solutions peeps in the tech dev world..me likely...I will help where I can....
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From what I recall, the inspire is about 20 times harder to replace the screen/digitizer, because the thing it honestly slapped together.
@ OP Sad part is if you do wish to repair it your probably going to have to go through HTC as I had some lengthy conversations with ATT and had to threaten to cancel and report them to the BBB on face book before anyone actually wanted to help me. MY phone was to the point where the bottom right of the screen had lifted and I could press on the bottom center and here clicking noises.
Edit: Try downloading watch dog lite to see if any apps are causing the battery draw before you unroot, a little troubleshooting can go a long way .

[Q] SIM Tray Replacement

Hello:
Anyone out there that fixed a broken SIM Tray on the Infuse? Can you please help me out and point me to a tutorial of some kind? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

In what way is it Broken?
Do you intermittently lose service (not registered on network) upon reboot?
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electricpete1 said:
In what way is it Broken?
Do you intermittently lose service (not registered on network) upon reboot?
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Hi,
So sorry for the delay in my response. It is the problem with the pin. One of them came off when I removed the micro SIM with the adapter. I will get a good picture and upload.
Thanks again
-Jay

Picture
I couldn't get a picture of my SIM but if you take the attached on as an example, the highlighted pin is broken.
Thanks
-Jay

jaadoo99 said:
Hi,
So sorry for the delay in my response. It is the problem with the pin. One of them came off when I removed the micro SIM with the adapter. I will get a good picture and upload.
Thanks again
-Jay
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Mine almost broke when I had an adapter. Did it completely snap off, or is it still attached but pulled out?
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Completely gone...
InsaneDDay69 said:
Mine almost broke when I had an adapter. Did it completely snap off, or is it still attached but pulled out?
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It has completely snapped off. The first time this sort of a thing happened, the pin was still there and I was able to push it back again but this time, since it was already weak from the last time, it just came off!!! Ironically, I was going to replace that old adapter with a newer one that has notches inside and fits better. It is a good lesson for me to let sleeping dogs lie.

jaadoo99 said:
It has completely snapped off. The first time this sort of a thing happened, the pin was still there and I was able to push it back again but this time, since it was already weak from the last time, it just came off!!! Ironically, I was going to replace that old adapter with a newer one that has notches inside and fits better. It is a good lesson for me to let sleeping dogs lie.
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Yeah, the infuse doesn't really need an adapter to work with micro sims. Learned that after I pulled a pin out on mine lol.
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Didn't know that!!!
InsaneDDay69 said:
Yeah, the infuse doesn't really need an adapter to work with micro sims. Learned that after I pulled a pin out on mine lol.
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Ooookkkk...didn't know that. I could have used that wisdom sooner. :laugh:
I really liked this phone. I was running GB for a long time until I got enough courage to upgrade to JB using Scott's custom ROM (many thanks to him for that) and it made a already good device more awesome. I want to try to salvage it if possible. From the looks of it, based on my rudimentary knowledge, it looks like the tray is kind of soldered to the board and I am not sure whether that is correct or if I can just yank it out. Don't really want to experiment and make a bad situation worse.

try mobiletechvideos
jaadoo99 said:
Ooookkkk...didn't know that. I could have used that wisdom sooner. :laugh:
I really liked this phone. I was running GB for a long time until I got enough courage to upgrade to JB using Scott's custom ROM (many thanks to him for that) and it made a already good device more awesome. I want to try to salvage it if possible. From the looks of it, based on my rudimentary knowledge, it looks like the tray is kind of soldered to the board and I am not sure whether that is correct or if I can just yank it out. Don't really want to experiment and make a bad situation worse.
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If you are looking for someone to fix it for you, a lot of people have good luck with these folks for phone repairs (they did great on my daughter's power button replacement):
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/
It looks like they do Infuse "SIM card slot repair" for $50
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-infuse-4g-sim-card-slot-repair/
You ship the phone there, they ship it back after repair/test.
The cost includes return shipment, you pay for the initial shipment (mine was about $8).
Count on being without the phone for about a week or 10 days.

Thanks!
electricpete1 said:
If you are looking for someone to fix it for you, a lot of people have good luck with these folks for phone repairs (they did great on my daughter's power button replacement):
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/
It looks like they do Infuse "SIM card slot repair" for $50
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-infuse-4g-sim-card-slot-repair/
You ship the phone there, they ship it back after repair/test.
The cost includes return shipment, you pay for the initial shipment (mine was about $8).
Count on being without the phone for about a week or 10 days.
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Cool. This sounds pretty good. Thanks for the help!

Camera failed error

So i got the camera failed error, which freaked me out due to the Verizon issues, but a restart fixed it. Anyone else have this happen?
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eyecon82 said:
So i got the camera failed error, which freaked me out due to the Verizon issues, but a restart fixed it. Anyone else have this happen?
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My first S5 the camera completely died. Sprint Corp store couldn't fix it and replaced it on the spot. I'm now noticing on the replacement, when starting the camera app the camera is black for maybe 2 to 3 seconds then the view appears.
Kinda worried about the replacement also.
Sprint will replace your phone with no questions. Apparently this is a major fsck up on Samsung's part and Sprint is replacing them.

jarablue said:
My first S5 the camera completely died. Sprint Corp store couldn't fix it and replaced it on the spot. I'm now noticing on the replacement, when starting the camera app the camera is black for maybe 2 to 3 seconds then the view appears.
Kinda worried about the replacement also.
Sprint will replace your phone with no questions. Apparently this is a major fsck up on Samsung's part and Sprint is replacing them.
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Correct! And you can download an app on the play store to make sure that you got a completely new device and not a refurbished/used device!
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jarablue said:
My first S5 the camera completely died. Sprint Corp store couldn't fix it and replaced it on the spot. I'm now noticing on the replacement, when starting the camera app the camera is black for maybe 2 to 3 seconds then the view appears.
Kinda worried about the replacement also.
Sprint will replace your phone with no questions. Apparently this is a major fsck up on Samsung's part and Sprint is replacing them.
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The black screen for 2-3 seconds happens on my S5 occasionally.
I have a little rattle from what sounds like the camera on my S5 if you shake the phone a bit. When you go into the camera app, then try to rattle the phone, the rattle stops and won't make a noise. That's real strange to me, but did either of you experience this on your camera prior to failure? Also is the 2-3 second black screen enough to get a new phone? Final question, I don't have TEP, I assume they're replacing the phone for anyone with this failure with or without TEP?

Joe0113 said:
Correct! And you can download an app on the play store to make sure that you got a completely new device and not a refurbished/used device!
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What is the app called?
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Well, I got the camera failed message this afternoon. Went by a Sprint store and they swapped it out even without TEP. Although they had to order me one and said it would be there in 3-5 days. I confirmed it was new and not refurbished, but we will see when it arrives. Is this common practice that they can't just give me one out of their stock? This store is the authorized repair facility for Sprint and do full Sprint business but a 3rd party company. So I thought that might have something to do with it.
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jarablue said:
My first S5 the camera completely died. Sprint Corp store couldn't fix it and replaced it on the spot. I'm now noticing on the replacement, when starting the camera app the camera is black for maybe 2 to 3 seconds then the view appears.
Kinda worried about the replacement also.
Sprint will replace your phone with no questions. Apparently this is a major fsck up on Samsung's part and Sprint is replacing them.
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Yea mine also takes a few seconds to load up as well
mmark27 said:
The black screen for 2-3 seconds happens on my S5 occasionally.
I have a little rattle from what sounds like the camera on my S5 if you shake the phone a bit. When you go into the camera app, then try to rattle the phone, the rattle stops and won't make a noise. That's real strange to me, but did either of you experience this on your camera prior to failure? Also is the 2-3 second black screen enough to get a new phone? Final question, I don't have TEP, I assume they're replacing the phone for anyone with this failure with or without TEP?
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The camera rattle is normal. It's the sensor
Did your camera start to work again after a reboot?
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eyecon82 said:
The camera rattle is normal. It's the sensor
Did your camera start to work again after a reboot?
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It did start to work again and has worked since. I'm still going to swap it out when the other comes in, without tep, I'm not going to chance it further.

mmark27 said:
It did start to work again and has worked since. I'm still going to swap it out when the other comes in, without tep, I'm not going to chance it further.
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If the Sprint repair facility near me has S5's in stock but they want to order mine and tell me there's a 3 to 5 day wait I would be pissed.
Why can't they give you one from their stock? 3rd party vendor may have something to do with it. Still BS in my eyes.
My replacement has so many issues. The blackness lag when starting up the camera, LTE dropping like mad, always a low LTE signal, speakerphone is useless. People call me but there is no log of it in the dialer app, yet the voicemail timestamp is there. The phone doesn't even ring.
I think I am going to get this replaced one last time and give the replacement to my wife and either get the iphone 6 or the new LG.

mmark27 said:
It did start to work again and has worked since. I'm still going to swap it out when the other comes in, without tep, I'm not going to chance it further.
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Why exchange it then? It could have just been software related.
On Verizon, it was hardware related and a reboot didn't do anything
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Well, I may not exchange it. Depends if they hand me a whole new box with charger, headphones, etc. Then I might as well.
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mmark27 said:
Well, I may not exchange it. Depends if they hand me a whole new box with charger, headphones, etc. Then I might as well.
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Thats wishful thinking my friend but that would be nice.. In my experiences and I have exchanged several devices over the years with Sprint they call you back several days later you go in and it will be a device for device swap you hand them your broken/defective one they activate and hand you replacement.. Still not bad if yours is broken but no extra freebies unfortunately..

Joe0113 said:
Correct! And you can download an app on the play store to make sure that you got a completely new device and not a refurbished/used device!
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slickdealers said:
What is the app called?
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No app needed.
Dial ##786# then view. Scroll down. It'll say if it's refurbished or not.
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lilflip21 said:
Thats wishful thinking my friend but that would be nice.. In my experiences and I have exchanged several devices over the years with Sprint they call you back several days later you go in and it will be a device for device swap you hand them your broken/defective one they activate and hand you replacement.. Still not bad if yours is broken but no extra freebies unfortunately..
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Yes, that was a joke. I'm still replacing it as I don't want that to come back again. I don't have tep so now's my chance if it happens again, I may be sol. Fortunately, found a friend of a friend that works at this store. He's verified it should be new. So there's not much to lose with swapping, except my time rebuilding all my stuffs. Plus, I'm heading out on vacation soon and need this camera to function.
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"Dial ##786# then view. Scroll down. It'll say if it's refurbished or not"
Helpful, thanks

evoer said:
"Dial ##786# then view. Scroll down. It'll say if it's refurbished or not"
Helpful, thanks
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Picked up my device today. It came in a white long box that said RECxxxxx on it, BUT there is no recondition date listed in the ##786# menu. Everything appears brand new on it and it functions well, so its new despite the box.

I just had this happen to me again. Starting to get worried
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Happened a third time. The google camera still works after stock camera fails so it seems more like a software issue with the stock camera app
Going to try a camera data reset to see if that helps.
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eyecon82 said:
Happened a third time. The google camera still works after stock camera fails so it seems more like a software issue with the stock camera app
Going to try a camera data reset to see if that helps.
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Wow, starting to wonder if any of that is related to the camera issues we're seeing on AOSP side.
Can someone dump a log for me and send it? Would like to look..

eyecon82 said:
So i got the camera failed error, which freaked me out due to the Verizon issues, but a restart fixed it. Anyone else have this happen?
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That's pretty common with Galaxy phones.
Btw, if it happens again, take it to a sprint store. It's an actual known issue in their eTicket system(repair system they use), so they will issue you a replacement device for free.

xTrooge said:
That's pretty common with Galaxy phones.
Btw, if it happens again, take it to a sprint store. It's an actual known issue in their eTicket system(repair system they use), so they will issue you a replacement device for free.
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Rather not end up with a refurb though...
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Awful Bluetooth range...

Anyone else having really bad Bluetooth range for headphones or watches? I am talking about pocket to head distance. 50cm and it's not working.
Anyone else?
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Either something went wrong in root or you froze a app you shouldn't of. Try a fresh wipe back to stock unrooted and test.if still bad phone replacement time.
I.D.F.W.Y.

BACARDILIMON said:
Either something went wrong in root or you froze a app you shouldn't of. Try a fresh wipe back to stock unrooted and test.if still bad phone replacement time.
I.D.F.W.Y.
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Damn. Wish I knew what I did wrong. I've reflashed, re rooted, factory reset and everything and still absolutely no range. Not even arms length. Very annoying.
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Brava27 said:
Damn. Wish I knew what I did wrong. I've reflashed, re rooted, factory reset and everything and still absolutely no range. Not even arms length. Very annoying.
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what is the make and model of device ur using that u trying to connect to.

BACARDILIMON said:
what is the make and model of device ur using that u trying to connect to.
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N920W8 canadian variant Using bluebuds x and they work flawlessly with other devices
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Had those with my note 4 nothing but issues. Turned out they was not compatible with the Bluetooth software in the phone. If it just that you having issues with then it them if you having issues with all then replace phone.
I.D.F.W.Y.

BACARDILIMON said:
Had those with my note 4 nothing but issues. Turned out they was not compatible with the Bluetooth software in the phone. If it just that you having issues with then it them if you having issues with all then replace phone.
I.D.F.W.Y.
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Good idea.... Thanks

I'm on ATT and I noticed my Note 5 BT range is really bad compared to my S5. So rooting might not be the cause.
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BACARDILIMON said:
Had those with my note 4 nothing but issues. Turned out they was not compatible with the Bluetooth software in the phone. If it just that you having issues with then it them if you having issues with all then replace phone.
I.D.F.W.Y.
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Got another note 5 and it's flawlessly working now. Go figure.
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Brava27 said:
Got another note 5 and it's flawlessly working now. Go figure.
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Bad phone lol. Glad ur good to go
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Brava27 said:
Got another note 5 and it's flawlessly working now. Go figure.
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Just initiated a warranty replacement through T-Mobile today. Used to work great, now it only has a bluetooth range of about 1 foot.

DITPL said:
Just initiated a warranty replacement through T-Mobile today. Used to work great, now it only has a bluetooth range of about 1 foot.
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Yeah that's what I had happen. Figure it was the antenna coming lose inside or something.

I chatted with Samsung support. Poured a cup of tea into my mac keyboard so I can't post the chat transcript. I'll try to post the magic sauce that got it working from my note 5.
Go to settings - applications - application manager- all applications - bluetooth. Tap clear data. Reboot your phone. See if Bluetooth is working better.

Mine is awesome. At school I was on my beats solo 2, I went all the way to the bathroom before they started fading, pretty much at least 3 classrooms between, a corner, then the bathroom, not too mention WALLS. I don't even get any service anywhere on campus
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My range went bad again in a day or two. Returned my Note 5 to Samsung and they replaced the main board. It works great now!

I realized if connected to my car Bluetooth, talking and tethering at the same time messed up my last note 5. Tried everything to extend the range once broke and couldn't. I had to replace the phone. So now I do not do both at the same time while in the car. Just my two cents.
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Oh
**** and here I was thinking it was my rom smh damn note 5 my Bluetooth sucks I'm trying to use it with my gear s and I can't even put my damn phone in my pocket. Should I un root it ? Or just leave it the way it is and send it back to tmobile?

Same problem here. Bluetooth is so crummy that it will disconnect from my pebble steel just from being in my pocket. Replacement note 5 is out for delivery now. Hopefully the new phone works correctly.
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Talked to T-Mobile on Xmas and the problem is Samsung released an update that broke the range on your bluetooth. T-Mobile doesn't know when Samsung will release a patch to fix this. People that received replacements probably got a phone with the old update. I thought it was my bluetooth set so i ordered another one and same problem. I might have to Odin to a previous stock build.

DConrad2010 said:
Talked to T-Mobile on Xmas and the problem is Samsung released an update that broke the range on your bluetooth. T-Mobile doesn't know when Samsung will release a patch to fix this. People that received replacements probably got a phone with the old update. I thought it was my bluetooth set so i ordered another one and same problem. I might have to Odin to a previous stock build.
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TMO confirmed that an update is restricting the Bluetooth range? Interesting... I've just dealt with it pretty much since I got the device back in August as it's been tremendously frustrating that even as close as 1m I have connectivity issues...

Wireless, 4g, etc

Anyone elses wireless keep dropping as soon as you try to connect to something? I've factory reset 3 times now to try and see if it fixes it -no go. As soon as I try and download/run a speed test it disconnects.
g3/g4/note 5/ipad all connect fine with no issue, as well as 4 chromecasts.
On the other note, Android Pay launched and let me add cards to it.

I got no issues with connecting to wireless other then it disconnects sometime when phone is asleep.
How did you get android pay to work ? It launches for me but it doesn't let me add any cards.

No issues with mine... Have you tried restarting your router and then, your phone?

cma1032 said:
No issues with mine... Have you tried restarting your router and then, your phone?
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Indeed, connectivity cycles when you are on the initial setup program as well, bluetooth, nfc and wireless both go in and out (icons for bluetooth and nfc go on and off, wireless drops completely). Quite annoying. Already got a return going with Amazon, sucks since I just got it this morning.

aim1999x said:
I got no issues with connecting to wireless other then it disconnects sometime when phone is asleep.
How did you get android pay to work ? It launches for me but it doesn't let me add any cards.
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Missed the android pay part - no clue, it let me re-add my debit card with no issues. I have installed the HTC sense package/launcher from fulmics though.

taphius said:
Missed the android pay part - no clue, it let me re-add my debit card with no issues. I have installed the HTC sense package/launcher from fulmics though.
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I am using the HTC Sense package and no luck with Android Pay. Oh, well!

Wow. I have absolutely no connection problems at all. I would be hollering loudly here if that were the case. I'm on WiFi at home right now no problem but post on my breaks from work from LTE with no problem. I've had no issues at all. I would consider an exchange perhaps.
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babsk said:
Wow. I have absolutely no connection problems at all. I would be hollering loudly here if that were the case. I'm on WiFi at home right now no problem but post on my breaks from work from LTE with no problem. I've had no issues at all. I would consider an exchange perhaps.
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Yeap, it was sent back on Tuesday. I just ordered a grey one as they came in stock on Amazon, hoping to get it Monday. I honestly likes what I saw with the phone, I havent been happy with any phones this year so far. Had a s6, g4, note 5, flex 2, mulitple nexus 6's (all with screen issues or backplate issues), iphone 6 etc. Hopefully this is the one, that helio x10 was pretty damn quick in it.

Hope that grey one arrives soon! People have been waiting for them. I really like this phone and am doing well with it after frustrations with dual SIM slots on the Zenfone 2 that involved getting a refurbished exchange unit sent to me, turned out all to be the 2G slot being the issue so it was returned. weeks of frustrations! So here's to good fortune!
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swap sims
take sim card out and put it in Sim 2 ... getting data will be a little trick - for some reason I always have to go in setting and enable data - it won't enable automatically... but i think it will help ...
You can either keep it in Sim 2 or move it back to sim 1...