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When I move into my room, my laptop gets 90%-100% signal strength from my Wifi, my phone however randomly looses signal completely and especially when I take up the phone to use it. It's very frustrating. Plus when I'm on 3G, it constantly switches from 3G to H too.
The 3g H switching is normal if you are on tmo us and running the eu roms and has been discussed quite a bit
not sure what you mean by losing signal, but i get diff bars diff places in my house. never lose the whole connection as in not being able to dl or browse web
did you run speed tests at these diff locations in house
rugmankc said:
The 3g H switching is normal if you are on tmo us and running the eu roms and has been discussed quite a bit
not sure what you mean by losing signal, but i get diff bars diff places in my house. never lose the whole connection as in not being able to dl or browse web
did you run speed tests at these diff locations in house
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I think you misunderstood his post. His primary problem is that the wifi on his phone doesn't come close to the signal strength his laptop has when in the same room.
The secondary problem was the 3g/4g switching.
OP -- I have no idea what to tell you.
no, i understood. just saying my phone wifi bars fluctuate even if my laptop has good signal. may just be the way they both display strength readings
i think op should run speed tests btw the two at same time. however both devices are splitting signal so may not be as good as only one running at a time
his speeds may be fine even though bars don't show it
rugmankc said:
no, i understood. just saying my phone wifi bars fluctuate even if my laptop has good signal. may just be the way they both display strength readings
i think op should run speed tests btw the two at same time. however both devices are splitting signal so may not be as good as only one running at a time
his speeds may be fine even though bars don't show it
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I'm in Jamaica, no T-mobile. I'm not sure if I'm running an EU rom. My problem is that I loose connectivity to Wifi totally randomly in my room with even little motion. I mentioned my laptop for reference... it's like there's poor signal in my room. The phone'll just bit sitting on my bed, I hear an alert and pick up the phone to realize I've lost Wifi.
Speed is not the problem, I've been able to run a speed test to confirm I get the speed I'm supposed to get. Other times though, the speed test could not complete because I moved a little and lost connectivity.
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Make sure that your SIM access cover is snapped in place.
It happened to me with the WiFi signal - The phone was losing signal, and had low signal 1 foot away from the router.
I 'pinched' the top-right corner of the access cover (thumb on the glass, index finger on the back cover) - I heard a 'click' and suddenly my WiFi was at full strength. I believe that the WiFi antenna is not connected unless it snaps together.
ok, not sure what to suggest. you could try turning airplane mode on and of and see if that helps
maybe router settings with the phone if you always had the issue
under settings/wifi/ tap on wifi then the 3 dot menu--Advanced. See if Keep Wi-Fi on during Sleep is Always. If not tap on it and change to Always
Also at bottom of Advanced menu is a DLNA setting, you could toggle that
barring that or someone else's ideas--maybe hardware and needs replaced
Try turning on Best Wifi Performance in Wifi, advanced settings.
Sent from my HTC VLE_U
Turning on best WiFi performance totally killed my battery life, but that may just be me.
If you're losing signal on one device but not another, I'd recommend changing the channel on your router. Interference on certain channels can cause weird issues with some devices. There are apps on the market that will show you which channels are congested in your area.
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Turning on best WiFi performance totally killed my battery life, but that may just be me.
If you're losing signal on one device but not another, I'd recommend changing the channel on your router. Interference on certain channels can cause weird issues with some devices. There are apps on the market that will show you which channels are congested in your area.
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Hmmm... I'll try that. So far turning on DLNA and Best Performance hasn't made any difference. I'll try changing the channel when I get home later and post the results. I REALLY hope h/w is not the problem.. it's gonna be a hassle sending this back.
It might be worth gently cleaning the contacts exposed when you remove the SIM access panel. As District noted, good contact is necessary for wifi (and probably other features). Dust or a fingerprint may be problematic.
Anything to bear in mind when trying to clean it or adjust it? I'm really paranoid I'll mess it up.
make sure you use electrical cleaner
radio shack sells it, comes in spray can
if you haven't had sim card out or phone long, probably not issue. but, worth try
if you have another router, you can always try that
Nothing seems to work... I'm using channel 11 @ home which doesn't seem to be crowded. I have the same issue @ work with our router. I've been having this problem from I got the phone last week. This is after I initially removed the back cover to first insert my SIM.
I'm going to try and see if I can secure a cleaner... I tried blowing on it mean time. Also turned on DLNA and best wifi performance and all.
DLNA auto-IP setting worked for me.
Hi OP,
I had the exact same wifi issues on my One S. I tried the router at work, the router at home and my mates router with the same results.
Mine seems to work now, with no disconnections or manually connections. What seems to have worked for me -- Wifi - Advanced menu -- DLNA auto-IP setting - toggle on. Then restart, making sure the setting is still set after reboot. Seems to have fixed my wifi issues.
HTH.
Darren.
Hey my HOX felt down last week and from than the call speakers(front) is very weak and the main problem that the GPS can't catch signal at all.
Please Help me.
Thanks Guy
You might install GPS Status & Toolbox, to see if the GPS is even receiving the satellites at all.
redpoint73 said:
You might install GPS Status & Toolbox, to see if the GPS is even receiving the satellites at all.
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He receives satelites but cant fix on them.
Thanks
He receives satelites but cant fix on them.
So the GPS is not totally broken. But something might be affecting reception. Maybe dropping it broke or detached the antenna? Don't know if its the same antenna that is uses for the cell network.
redpoint73 said:
So the GPS is not totally broken. But something might be affecting reception. Maybe dropping it broke or detached the antenna? Don't know if its the same antenna that is uses for the cell network.
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The cell antenna also disconnect sometimes; There is a fix for that?
I'm guessing the GPS and cell radio use the same antenna. You might have damaged the connection to the antenna (or maybe something else) in the fall. If you are good at such things, you can try taking it apart, and see if there is some obvious damage that can be repaired (such as a disconnected antenna clip). Otherwise, there might not be much you can do.
Hello.
I had the Sensation for almost a year now, thanks to all the developers who help make this POS still usable.
There is a problem, or so I think. The signal quality decreased over the last month or so. I used to have all the bars at my house and 2 bars at school. Now I get 2 bars at home and nothing, not even edge at school. The connection is also very weak in terms of stability, I used to be able to browse the internet while riding the subway (above ground), can't do the same now, it will drop the signal.
Changing roms didn't do anything, nor did the flashing of the different radios. Currently on stock and 3.32, S-off.
Is it possible that radio module was damaged somehow which resulted in poor signal reception?
SMGed said:
Hello.
I had the Sensation for almost a year now, thanks to all the developers who help make this POS still usable.
There is a problem, or so I think. The signal quality decreased over the last month or so. I used to have all the bars at my house and 2 bars at school. Now I get 2 bars at home and nothing, not even edge at school. The connection is also very weak in terms of stability, I used to be able to browse the internet while riding the subway (above ground), can't do the same now, it will drop the signal.
Changing roms didn't do anything, nor did the flashing of the different radios. Currently on stock and 3.32, S-off.
Is it possible that radio module was damaged somehow which resulted in poor signal reception?
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Remember that our Sensations (the majority, the mine for example) have the Death Grip problem.
... backward of the hard case there are some gold pins, these are the antennaes (GPS, wifi, radio/signal...)... in your case You can try to "clean" the pins of the signal (two gold pins, D/E ones in the attachment) with an eraser.
padre629 said:
Remember that our Sensations (the majority, the mine for example) have the Death Grip problem.
... backward of the hard case there are some gold pins, these are the antennaes (GPS, wifi, radio/signal...)... in your case You can try to "clean" the pins of the signal (two gold pins, D/E ones in the attachment) with an eraser.
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Well aware of death drip, it never bothered me unless I did that on purpose.
I tried cleaning contacts, to no avail. I've even tried different back cover from another sensation (which gets signal), the other person was able to get signal on his phone with my cover. Guess it's not the contacts.
Any thoughts?
Ummmmm.... the problem seems to be hardware issue (when flashing new roms/radios/ril doesn't function)
padre629 said:
Ummmmm.... the problem seems to be hardware issue (when flashing new roms/radios/ril doesn't function)
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Great, now I can get something new and still have clear conscience
Greetings since Colombia
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My HTC Sensation 4G, like the majority, suffers of the terrible Death Grip problem/issue. The signal decreases both wifi and mobile signal.
I've founded some advices, since change radio version, including many radio/Ril combinations... Also, aluminum foil (initially it doesn't convinces me, at apply it... neither)
Some day in a free time, after make some philosophization I've get to this conclusion: use cable.
Yes, CABLE.
As you know, our Sensation has its antennaes in the back case, and if we remove that case out signal is over.
This trick consists in strenght the Wifi and Mobile signal, right this our signals stay alive although our back case is out.
If we put again the back case, the signals become more strenghten.
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Our phone, slim and bare cable, pliers/chisel/pin, insulating tape, and so much CALM,
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We locate, please, the antennaes position.
Now we cut two bits of the cable.
According to the images situate the cables.
Finally, join the cable with the insulating tape.
You can make this with the phone turned on.
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In wifi photo (near to camera) preferably, join the cable to first pin (number 1). It doesn't effect if connect to the second pin, and it could function if connect it to both.
In mobile data photo (near sim/sdcard) preferably, join the cable to second pin, if you joins it to the first one there's no effect.
If we "cap" the antennaes, only one or two signal lines can be lost, but the signal can be complete in few seconds.
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NEVER join both cables, it can provokes short-circuit.
NEVER join a cable outer to battery pins nor to battery itself.
You can activate the "Better wifi performance" option in wifi menu.
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This method could improve the wifi and mobile signal. Is recommended use a correct radio, and a matching radio/ril, etc.
I hope this method can help you. I wait your comments and your THANKS!
Thank you very much.
Wow this looks very fascinating, I will have to try it. What is the risk in doing this? Are there any negative long-term effects?
I did similar to my phone, as I found the reported signal wasn't as good as on my desire HD.
I think there's a slight improvement, but I couldn't say I've tested it scientifically. In my office the signal is quite poor, after doing the mod I found the signal doesn't drop out anywhere near as much, but I can't say its increased call quality.
kinglime said:
Wow this looks very fascinating, I will have to try it. What is the risk in doing this? Are there any negative long-term effects?
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Yes, the major risk is that the mod could become into a short-circuit ONLY IF you JOIN THE CABLES each other.
E.g. join the mobile signal cable with the wifi cable.
Negative long-term effects?
Surely NO. There aren't negative long-term effects. One month ago I've made this trick and I never experimented negative effects.
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Remember, this trick increases a (much) bit the signal (mobile and wifi), ergo, in my case/opinion there's not signal drops with this trick.
Thanx for the tips !
i tried both mod and i don't get a good result for the wifi (long/short cable, different paths left/right) but the gsm signal is really better !
no more signal drop in my apartment !
Although a good idea in theory, I have tried it, and although it doesn't improve signal strength by a LOT, it improves at least by a bit. Of course, others may have varying levels of success, if you use different wire, the method of connection etc.
However, it is quite possible to damage the antenna pins, so you have been warned.
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Although a good idea in theory, I have tried it, and although it doesn't improve signal strength by a LOT, it improves at least by a bit. Of course, others may have varying levels of success, if you use different wire, the method of connection etc.
However, it is quite possible to damage the antenna pins, so you have been warned.
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Exactly, you're right.
In my case I've improved the mobile signal and the wifi.
It's necessary to 'drive' correctly the pins. Situate of a correct form the cable in the pin. And NEVER join the cables each other (wifi cable with signal cable, etc)
padre629 said:
Exactly, you're right.
In my case I've improved the mobile signal and the wifi.
It's necessary to 'drive' correctly the pins. Situate of a correct form the cable in the pin. And NEVER join the cables each other (wifi cable with signal cable, etc)
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Also, the signal strength icon is totally UNRELIABLE as a true indicator of signal strength, unless you change it to display the actual measured value in units ASU. (Which can then be converted to dBm, and you can work out the gain of your antenna, relative power etc...)
did, the guide, mobile is awesome i download with over 1.5 mbs but wifi is very poor, first i had max wifi now only 3 lines.
video guide would be nice, if possible :fingers-crossed:
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did, the guide, mobile is awesome i download with over 1.5 mbs but wifi is very poor, first i had max wifi now only 3 lines.
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Yes, after several days of testing my trick I may accept the following results, also according to your comments:
* This trick improves, I can say, much, the carrier signal. There's no drops!
* But wifi signal is improved a (little) bit. I've discovered that the culprit is the Broadcom chip (if you cap the wifi antennae with/without back cover the wifi signal is OVER). In my case the Wifi isn't stable but the signal improves 1 or 2 lines.
In the following days I'll try to improve the wifi trick, in order to know if my trick makes effect OR it's a factory problem.
Please, give me thanks to my post, if it helps you!! Everybody!!
kamilmirza said:
video guide would be nice, if possible :fingers-crossed:
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Jajajajajajajajaja .... so, I don't have much time to do it!
But, could be possible!
For now, follow the images!
Great Job men
Im seems very difficult but if you do it right it works
at leats in my case it works... not whit the wifi signal is the same but whit the mobile network it get a
big boost...
thank you very much really too much
i cant give thanks many times to the post but im really excited and grateful (xd)
THANK YOUUUU
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benjasmins said:
Im seems very difficult but if you do it right it works
at leats in my case it works... not whit the wifi signal is the same but whit the mobile network it get a
big boost...
thank you very much really too much
i cant give thanks many times to the post but im really excited and grateful (xd)
THANK YOUUUU
:highfive::highfive::highfive::victory::victory::victory:
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Jajajajajajaja... Yeah, it requires so much CALM and patience
My theory is that the Wifi chip is (a bit) defective, therefore my trick doesn't make so much effect on Wifi-side.
But in general words, I'm glad that my trick made effect on your phone.
Greets!
can we use copper wire?
what type of wire you're using?
from the pictures it looks like a threaded thread to me :/
is it a conductive wire?
I will give this a try. I have low signal since i changed the stock T-Mobile radio (which I can't find to flash again), tried many but the same.
kamilmirza said:
can we use copper wire?
what type of wire you're using?
from the pictures it looks like a threaded thread to me :/
is it a conductive wire?
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Jjajajajajaajjaja .... The cable is from an old AC-to-DC adapter, it's like conductive wire.
At making the trick, make sure that the cable you use is thin, in order to the back cover puts fine into the phone.
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I will give this a try. I have low signal since i changed the stock T-Mobile radio (which I can't find to flash again), tried many but the same.
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You can try to match Radio and RIL through GetRIL app.
Otherwise, in this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202867) there are many radio versions.
You can try several radios and rils and see which of them is better for you.
PD: It seems that you have the HTC Sensation TMOUS (T-Mobile), find in that post the "TMO dish".
In general lines, follow the instructions.
Hello,
I have a problem with my OPO that has been going on for months now (I suspect it's hardware based? but not sure)
My opo can always connect to 2g network
My opo can only connect for a limited time to 3G/4G networks. If i change the network type, I get internet alright for about an hour or so. After some time or event (can't find a pattern), the phone is suddenly disconnected from mobile internet (even though data is ON), but my reception indicator is full. I also cannot place calls or get called: when I try calling, I get either a textbox "network unavailable" or the call attempt just ends on it's own without result. I'll call this state "fake 4g"
Here's what I have already tried:
-reboot, flash other rom, factory reset
-downgrade and upgrade TWRP back again
-messing around with 4636 (but i think i haven't tried switching to US band and back to EU - i'm from europe). Note: the interface shows precisely one cell tower when i'm connected to fake 4g
-going back full stock (flashing a version of cm prior to YOGPAS1N0) in order to update the radio. I even installed oxygen at some point
-pulling a logcat. However, this problem (other than the fact that i have only have a basic grasp of IT) is that I cannot exactly pinpoint WHEN fake 4g occurred without looking at the screen/placing a call. I managed to determine fake 4g came up between 4:55 and 5:46, which is still a heck of a logcat. In order to generate some logcat chatter, i've placed a few unsuccessful calls during fake 4g period (i've pinpointed those logs)
Does anyone have any idea as to the cause of this bug (not entirely sure it's hardware based because it works, well, sometimes...)? Or can anyone maybe tell me what to look for in that 50 minute logcat? I guess I can always have another logcat run in the weekend and check every 5 mins until i can spot fake 4g happening.
Note: I haven't opened it to check whether the antenna is plugged or anything (not that i would see much, i think). Anyway, i can always do it if need be.
Thanks in advance
I have been having a similar problem, the LTE range keeps fluctuating from zero to 3/4th to full from time to time, even when the phone is lying stable. Range appears well when on 3g. It isn't sim card based as iv'e tried various sim ,phone combinations.
Also i have noticed many topics appearing in the past few months regarding network issues ... some kind of a pattern ?
Ah yeah I forgot to mention that I tried the simswap trick too, to no avail.
So you're suggesting the hardware antenna might be of poor quality, that might be the case. If so, I suppose the antenna cannot be easily changed (ie incorporated in mobo or whatever).
Does anyone know whether antennae are prone to fail in general?
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Ah yeah I forgot to mention that I tried the simswap trick too, to no avail.
So you're suggesting the hardware antenna might be of poor quality, that might be the case. If so, I suppose the antenna cannot be easily changed (ie incorporated in mobo or whatever).
Does anyone know whether antennae are prone to fail in general?
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Nope.If there hasn't been anything that could damage the hardware,no.
Have you tried changing firmwares?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/firmware-modem-oneplus-one-t3462214
Even i am facing the similar kind of problem and posted my question here https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/help/internet-issues-intermittently-unable-t3714911. One more thing to note is if you try tethering with laptop the internet works just fine (it happens with my device) . Even i have tried many combination with 4636 interface but i really can't understand the reason behind it.
Flash latest modem firmware... Then *#*#4636#*#* ..then on phone change signal to 3g only or LTE only..
Helped me from losing signal