Wifi signal weaken - Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

What should i do my Nexus S wifi signals have gotten really worse ?
Please help needed .

kkkhattak said:
What should i do my Nexus S wifi signals have gotten really worse ?
Please help needed .
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I've noticed that my signals have dropped a bit as well, but only just a bit.. I have tried new radios/ roms, but it remains the same.. I then cleaned the contact points on the case and it got a little better.. I think though, it is just age..

Setting.Out said:
I've noticed that my signals have dropped a bit as well, but only just a bit.. I have tried new radios/ roms, but it remains the same.. I then cleaned the contact points on the case and it got a little better.. I think though, it is just age..
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What are the contact points please tell me ?

kkkhattak said:
What are the contact points please tell me ?
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It may just be a placebo effect, but the points between the cover and the phone...
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Which cover the back cover ?

Yes, I know it has to do with NFC, but I've read that it is for bluetooth and wifi as well, so I gave it a try...

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Do you have any signal issues with the Inspire? i am thinking of coming back..

thinking of coming back to the inspire but i want to make sure there are no cell signal issues with the inspire. have you all had any probs? how was it fixed?
Thank you
Why would u ask that? Did you?
I've never had any signal problem... I hardly have 5 notches out of 5 though even with 2 I m able to speak with no loss of quality...
Roland_D said:
Why would u ask that? Did you?
I've never had any signal problem... I hardly have 5 notches out of 5 though even with 2 I m able to speak with no loss of quality...
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why would i ask that? isnt it kind of self explanatory??
gees...
Yeah, the signal strength with the stock radio for me is sub par as compared to the slew of other phones I have laying around here. Its always way down as compared to every other phone I have, even my iphone, which was the reigning king of crap signal. Maybe its possible to get a better signal with a different radio, I dont know? Its mainly just affected in building call performance, and definitely data performance. BUT I love this phone and am going to live with it. I have even thought about trying to rig up an antenna of some sort to experiment. I might try to solder a coil of wire onto the lower antenna/cover, probably wont work but I its an easy experiment.
btw I have tried different roms and reflashed the stocker a bunch of times experimenting with little to no change minus my gps randomly going away after some flashes.
Are we back in high school? What's with all these back and forth comments? Why not help the OP instead of going off topic?
And to reply to the OP, I personally haven't had any (cell) signal problems. The area you are in and how congested it is also a major factor.
kirk123 said:
Are we back in high school? What's with all these back and forth comments? Why not help the OP instead of going off topic?
And to reply to the OP, I personally haven't had any (cell) signal problems.
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I've never had any signal problem... I hardly have 5 notches out of 5 though even with 2 I m able to speak with no loss of quality...
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I thought I did... But people have to be super-cool every damn time right?
Sorry Kirk
Roland_D said:
I thought I did... But people have to be super-cool every damn time right?
Sorry Kirk
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Theres no need to be sorry. We are here to help each other. Not criticize.
kirk123 said:
Are we back in high school? What's with all these back and forth comments? Why not help the OP instead of going off topic?
And to reply to the OP, I personally haven't had any (cell) signal problems. The area you are in and how congested it is also a major factor.
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Thank you for being an adult...and thanks for the reply and info
dvigue said:
Thank you for being an adult...and thanks for the reply and info
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You are so lame... it's embarrassing... -_-'
Roland_D said:
You are so lame... it's embarrassing... -_-'
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Lol.
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I have had issues with the AT&T Microcell dropping calls using an unrooted, carrier unlocked, stock HTC Inspire. I have no resolution at this time.

[Unconfirmed] Wifi Fix (without Root)

hey guys, i suffered a lot from disconnects with my wifi when holding the phone in landscape mode
well i tried a app which helped my desire hd a lot, and now .. well i can hold my desire s in landscape without loosing connection
*removed cause its not working*
would be nice if people from u suffering from the same problem can try it and confirm if it is working or not
greetings
Looks good for those without root/S-OFF.... So do you know how does it actually work? Can it change the signal strength threshold somehow?
Tried it. I don't think it does anything to mine. Signal still drops. But not sure if does anything to the threshold.
What does it really do actually?
Doesn't work.
I think it just resets the wifi. ._.
well i don't know what exactly it does, thats why i putted unconfirmed in the thread title, it helped me with my desire s and 2 friends with a desire hd
quote from app description:
This app solves problems in Android OS which cause the Wi-Fi to stop working properly.
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that's all i can say what the app is doing
simply thought maybe its helping some others here too
seems to work on my desire s =) but can't test it 100% now beacuse i can't play any online games, im in school and they have blocked all port
also kaspersky say that my phone was block. liked i changed to a new sim card. don't know why. made the program change something on my simcard? hmm
like i said i don't know what exactly the phone is doing, it's talking something about reseting wlan and deleting all data and such
i only wrote her that it worked for me
maybe someone don't have such a extreme death spot and got a faulty wireless duo bad flash so this is helping only for some
Blezz said:
like i said i don't know what exactly the phone is doing, it's talking something about reseting wlan and deleting all data and such
i only wrote her that it worked for me
maybe someone don't have such a extreme death spot and got a faulty wireless duo bad flash so this is helping only for some
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it doesn't work for me...
try covering the entire top plastic part (the part with the camera with your hand & see if the wifi drops using some app like wifi analyzer)
Well like a fool as my Wifi wasn't that bad.
The result being that I now have no Wifi connection at all.
kartkk said:
it doesn't work for me...
try covering the entire top plastic part (the part with the camera with your hand & see if the wifi drops using some app like wifi analyzer)
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that's what i did and from full signal drop it went to 1 bar
Sandiman said:
Well like a fool as my Wifi wasn't that bad.
The result being that I now have no Wifi connection at all.
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u must add your wifi + passwords again after using this app, it's mentioned in the app so read first
yes it asked me to configure my wifi again & i did it
but the signal still dropped like before
dont see the bars they are quite misleading ( i am usually able to browse with no bars)
use some app like wifi analyzer
well for wifi analyzer it's already too late cause i can't make a before/after compare now
I tested it with WiFi analyzer before and after, there was still the -20db drop and nothing changed
well then maybe i had some software bugged wlan too and the programm was able to, so it will stay a myth that it's a help for the desire s signal dropping
well thank you guys for confirming it
Blezz said:
that's what i did and from full signal drop it went to 1 bar
u must add your wifi + passwords again after using this app, it's mentioned in the app so read first
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That is what I did and it made no difference, I had to do a factory reset to get Wifi back. Perhaps I was just unlucky.
Sandiman said:
That is what I did and it made no difference, I had to do a factory reset to get Wifi back. Perhaps I was just unlucky.
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sorry to hear that, i'll better remove the app from 1st post not that more people will have to reset
worked really good on my desire s. never get drop wifi. =)

HTC Desire S's GPS reciever indoor issue...

I just realized that GPS reciever of desire S is not working when I stay in my room. But Sumsung Galaxy S Advance is working very well in my room. Does anyone know how to improve HTC Desire S's GPS reciever indoor performance ?
See screen capture. I capture while I'm in side my house but It's appear about 400m from my current location and I have been waiting for 5 minutes to get the GPS reciever working.
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try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442032 it works for me.
i did manage to get a signal immediately right after i installed it from inside my house in front of my pc. Was not able to produce the same result twice(didn't really wait long enuf to test as i dun need gps in my house). But i have to say that this improve my signal lock tremendously.
and i think gps not able to lock on while in a house is not really an issue :cyclops:
cheers
Desire S GPS is precise, but weak, and won't work well indoors.
rain987 said:
try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1442032 it works for me.
i did manage to get a signal immediately right after i installed it from inside my house in front of my pc. Was not able to produce the same result twice(didn't really wait long enuf to test as i dun need gps in my house). But i have to say that this improve my signal lock tremendously.
and i think gps not able to lock on while in a house is not really an issue :cyclops:
cheers
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But my phone not root yet
click9666 said:
But my phone not root yet
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root it then.
refer here :
INDEX of ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/GUIDES/HBOOT/RADIOS/TWEAKS etc
anazhd said:
root it then.
refer here :
INDEX of ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/GUIDES/HBOOT/RADIOS/TWEAKS etc
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Could you sent me the specific links... My phone is Desire S see the version in pictures
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443636
this should work for u
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443636
this should work for u
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Thanks you I will try
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I manage to root my phone already... But when patch to get gps to work indoor ... I doesn't work...
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To test ur gps it should be outdoor in an open field, not inside brick wall. Is like testing ur mobile radio in an elevator and asking why can't i receive any reception inside here
But how is it when you are outdoor? Any improvement on the gps-lock?
GPS generally isn´t recommend for indoors, and it doesnt have sense to use GPS indoors.
Have no problem
I have no problem for outdoor It take just 10 seconds to lock.
click9666 said:
I have no problem for outdoor It take just 10 seconds to lock.
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WTF are you playing at dude?
Why are you re-opening an old thread (From September last year) in the Dev forum just to ask the same damn question you keep asking in here?
You have been told repeatedly that GPS is NOT designed for indoor use. You have confirmed that your GPS works fine outside. What is your problem? If you are indoors then you surely know where you are - it's not as if GPS is going to help you find the toilet, or find your arse
The Dev forum is for Development - not for pointless questions.
So you mean I'm damn... Ok I'm damn but. Why I can get Samsung Gallaxy S Advances work in door perfectly but not Desire S? What make sense to me is If it work in a house or building is benefit of finding and also can provide us a location where we can find each other easy.... Also maybe you can find my ass also.
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Because the Desire S has a weak GPS antenna design. Everybody here knows that - it has been discussed to death. The thread you re-opened states that and the reasons for it, along with a possible hardware fix if you want to try a bit of soldering.
SimonTS said:
Because the Desire S has a weak GPS antenna design. Everybody here knows that - it has been discussed to death. The thread you re-opened states that and the reasons for it, along with a possible hardware fix if you want to try a bit of soldering.
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Good to know that... Sh** Desire S.... I will get new one soon then...
click9666 said:
Good to know that... Sh** Desire S.... I will get new one soon then...
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well, it's not ****ty.. what are you going to do with gps indoor? direction to kitchen? :laugh:
anazhd said:
well, it's not ****ty.. what are you going to do with gps indoor? direction to kitchen? :laugh:
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How about you are trying to check in or create new location(accurately) on facebook or google + you have to go outside building for just that reason? It's waste time...

Galaxy S4 water test

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SsthKu2MOc
This guy is crazy ... accidently did the same thing (beer) with my SGS2 and had to replace USB connector
hmm it just like xperia Z .
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Mittaa said:
Here a more easy link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SsthKu2MOc
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thanx, man!
hmm it just like xperia Z
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I was cringing so hard at that, especially when he broke out the beer. I mean it didn't short out immediately or anything but it was still.....awful.
Mittaa said:
This guy is crazy ... accidently did the same thing (beer) with my SGS2 and had to replace USB connector
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well, don't try this at home!
These people are just nuts. There are some horrible "hammer tests" which I can't stand at all. If you're that stupid, you deserve to have a broken phone.
Mittaa said:
This guy is crazy ... accidently did the same thing (beer) with my SGS2 and had to replace USB connector
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tuxonhtc said:
These people are just nuts. There are some horrible "hammer tests" which I can't stand at all. If you're that stupid, you deserve to have a broken phone.
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This was only a test. I don't think someone would try that on his personal S4
tuxonhtc said:
These people are just nuts. There are some horrible "hammer tests" which I can't stand at all. If you're that stupid, you deserve to have a broken phone.
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I guess phones are demo phones for retailers that can't be used for anything else anyway
More importantly, I'd like to know the post-testing results. Able to dry out and work like new? Any screwy controls/gross display issues? Would be cool knowing that if my phone did happen to take a dip it wouldn't mean an automatic send-off to the manufacturer.
Mittaa said:
This guy is crazy ... accidently did the same thing (beer) with my SGS2 and had to replace USB connector
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Funny you should say that, I had a similar problem with my S2, some sort of debris got into the port, and it blew the whole charging PCB ! Found one instantly on ebay tho so it was clearly a known issue.
nanu_mihai said:
This was only a test. I don't think someone would try that on his personal S4
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What real life scenario do these "hammer tests" replicate? Of course it will smash your phone if you use a bloody hammer! As for water/beer test, not as worse, but still silly. And doesn't prove a thing either, mind.
Mittaa said:
I guess phones are demo phones for retailers that can't be used for anything else anyway
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Even if it can't be used as a phone, it's still nuts IMO :silly:
tuxonhtc said:
What real life scenario do these "hammer tests" replicate? Of course it will smash your phone if you use a bloody hammer! As for water/beer test, not as worse, but still silly. And doesn't prove a thing either, mind.
Even if it can't be used as a phone, it's still nuts IMO :silly:
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I'm sorry, but that phone worked pretty well after the experiment
Hurtful to watch, but at least we know that the phone is water and beer resistant lol
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demlasjr said:
Hurtful to watch, but at least we know that the phone is water and beer resistant lol
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it was an interesting experience
Interesting experience for a non water resistant device. It's the charging and usb port still working? Speakers and microphone?
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Hmm.. YouTube says the video is private!
DuneBug said:
Hmm.. YouTube says the video is private!
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+1
Can anyone provide another link please ?
UgoBoss said:
+1
Can anyone provide another link please ?
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Yeah - go to youtube and type Galaxy S4 water test !

(HELP) Poor connection on OPO

Currently using OPO Chinese 16GB version.
I straight away unlock bl and flashed Mahdi when I receive the model..
I had encounter a serious drop of connection..it shows no service very frequent..any solution?
iVolcaNoz said:
Currently using OPO Chinese 16GB version.
I straight away unlock bl and flashed Mahdi when I receive the model..
I had encounter a serious drop of connection..it shows no service very frequent..any solution?
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try different rom and also check to see if there are other radios you can flash for your Chinese model OPO
playya said:
try different rom and also check to see if there are other radios you can flash for your Chinese model OPO
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alright I will try with other Rom
what do you mean by flashing radio?
I can't find in this forum..
iVolcaNoz said:
alright I will try with other Rom
what do you mean by flashing radio?
I can't find in this forum..
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just asking but where did you look for radios? You can always do a google search as well... http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/ref-oneplus-one-modem-collection-t2858734
Please make sure to properly read the thread before flashing anything. Make sure it is compatible with your phone as well.
playya said:
just asking but where did you look for radios? You can always do a google search as well... http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/ref-oneplus-one-modem-collection-t2858734
Please make sure to properly read the thread before flashing anything. Make sure it is compatible with your phone as well.
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search in xda..
alright thank you very much..
will try it tomorrow
iVolcaNoz said:
search in xda..
alright thank you very much..
will try it tomorrow
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next time use google as well. Good luck
playya said:
next time use google as well. Good luck
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I had tried all radios..
it shows signal strength between -77dbm and -83dbm for gsm only..
am i getting a faulty device?
iVolcaNoz said:
I had tried all radios..
it shows signal strength between -77dbm and -83dbm for gsm only..
am i getting a faulty device?
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I am confused about your question sorry.. Faulty in what sense?
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playya said:
I am confused about your question sorry.. Faulty in what sense?
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Maybe the device has damaged modem before i bought it?
iVolcaNoz said:
Maybe the device has damaged modem before i bought it?
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No your dBm strength are you saying something is good or bad with it
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I am also getting poor service with my one, whereas my Nexus 4 got much better signal. I am starting to think my phone is defected.
playya said:
No your dBm strength are you saying something is good or bad with it
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Ok..
As what i read from the post you showed to me..
for gsm only, the best dbm strength is -5x to -6x dbm.
but i inconsistently getting -7x to -8x dbm which is very bad.
wcdma is even worse at a range of -9xdbm to -10x dbm which is unusable..
iVolcaNoz said:
Ok..
As what i read from the post you showed to me..
for gsm only, the best dbm strength is -5x to -6x dbm.
but i inconsistently getting -7x to -8x dbm which is very bad.
wcdma is even worse at a range of -9xdbm to -10x dbm which is unusable..
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Actually your signal strength is pretty good. The numbers you are quoting don't mean much unless you consider distance from cell tower, weather, ground conditions,etc.
oxxshadow said:
I am also getting poor service with my one, whereas my Nexus 4 got much better signal. I am starting to think my phone is defected.
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where are you from
samflorin said:
Actually your signal strength is pretty good. The numbers you are quoting don't mean much unless you consider distance from cell tower, weather, ground conditions,etc.
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alright..
flashed to pa4.6 beta and find that the signal are same but yet to drop..
will use it for awhile to see whether it is stable..
thanks..
iVolcaNoz said:
where are you from
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Virgin Mobile Canada

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