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Is it safe to keep my Samsung Vibrant right next to or on top of my computer? it's a pretty convenient location
edit: safe for my phone*
I dont think so, that your computer make a damage if you put your Mobile on the top of your computer. My phone is always on my desk to be controlled if i got sms, phone calls etc.
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Is it safe to keep my Samsung Vibrant right next to or on top of my computer? it's a pretty convenient location
edit: safe for my phone*
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I dont think so
I don't think there's any problems with it, unless your phone has some crazy vibrations lol
There doesn't seem to be any evidence either way, which should mean there can't be a problem with it (because if there was a problem with it, it would have been noticed by now, and studied or at least posted on a site somewhere)
I've had my phones on my PC for a long time, and had no troubles with it. It doesn't cause any heat because it's near the top, and the vibration barely moves it. Only problem is if I drop it or hit it from the PC myself
Edit: Forgot to mention, while looking I found this interesting link
http://www.blurtit.com/q6399096.html
Im nervous about getting mine to close to the router with wifi on. I don't like the antennas that close together. At the power levels were talking about I'm sure I'm just being paranoid but when I was running a bunch of ham radios I learned about something called front end overload. This is when a strong transmitter being to close to a receiver overloads the receiver's circuitry. Keep in mind I have never heard of this being a problem for anyone and maybe I'm thinking too much.
The links was funny, biological virus?
darkwater13 said:
I don't think there's any problems with it, unless your phone has some crazy vibrations lol
There doesn't seem to be any evidence either way, which should mean there can't be a problem with it (because if there was a problem with it, it would have been noticed by now, and studied or at least posted on a site somewhere)
I've had my phones on my PC for a long time, and had no troubles with it. It doesn't cause any heat because it's near the top, and the vibration barely moves it. Only problem is if I drop it or hit it from the PC myself
Edit: Forgot to mention, while looking I found this interesting link
http://www.blurtit.com/q6399096.html
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I have yet to see a parking location card pop up to remind me where I park. I have Google Now version 3.4. Location reporting is on. I've set transportation mode to Driving. Is this service not available in Canada?
Mods: Sorry if this is not appropriate here but I've done a search and really don't know where to ask this question. Move it if you need to. Thanks.
I thought you had to tell google after your parked to remind you where you parked not sure though
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I think it's a 'phased' roll-out. My wife's had this feature for a couple of weeks, mine just magically turned on yesterday without me doing anything or changing any settings. My wife always gets the cool features before I do, for some reason, and she couldn't really care less
It's just appeared for me since yesterday. I never did anything to activate it, the card just appears with a mini-map
GrenW said:
It's just appeared for me since yesterday. I never did anything to activate it, the card just appears with a mini-map
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I was hoping that I would see it today, since two of you said it showed up yesterday. Nothng still. I guess it's not a big deal. I wouldn't really use it very often but was just wondering why I don't see it.
marleyfan61 said:
I was hoping that I would see it today, since two of you said it showed up yesterday. Nothng still. I guess it's not a big deal. I wouldn't really use it very often but was just wondering why I don't see it.
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Ive had it for about a week. Its automatic. Its kinda annoying actually because now Google Search uses a lot more battery
I've seen it three times but it certainly doesn't work every day for me. I can see it out of the window so I should manage to find it today :laugh:
I don't see it anymore
I used to see it about 20 days back but after that....gone ...i have the latest google search, google play services and location is on battery saving mode...with location reporting and history on.....i want to get it back...tried many things like wiping data for google search, reinstalling google search...no use..please suggest
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I think it's a 'phased' roll-out. My wife's had this feature for a couple of weeks, mine just magically turned on yesterday without me doing anything or changing any settings. My wife always gets the cool features before I do, for some reason, and she couldn't really care less
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I feel ya bro...
On the other hand.. when I was on holidays in London I had a lot more cool suggestions and cards showing up comparing to home (Portugal)... but when I travel sometimes I get pictures of the places nearby, often with my own pictures LOL
Located in Canada, I get it every time I park my car, except at home (seems pretty obvious now that I think about it). I don't think I did anything special other than to say 'yes, tell me where I parked', and even then, I don't specifically remember even doing that.
I'm in Australia and it just randomly showed up 2 weeks ago for me.. I didn't even know that Google Now had a "where you parked" card until it showed up in G. Now... my inner conspiracist feels slightly uncomfortable with this constant tracking
Ok, I've been having some network issues, some of you may know. My service cuts off randomly and im quite sick of it. I've tried everything, nothing will fix it. I dont have an extra $400 laying around to RMA it. So, I am at the last resort. Its been fun, its a good phone, but at this point it really doesnt matter to me if i break it. I can get a moto g for $120 thqt will work like it was ment to. I really thunk its something wrong with the phone, I've never had this problem on tmobile before.
Anyway, im ready to crack this thing open and see if i cant fix it on my own. Maybe a connection is lose or something. I've watched a few videos, looks easy, ive popped my N72013 open so i im not worried.
Now, would anyone have any ideas what it could be? It acts like its a grounding issue, i can do just about anything, but when i download a rom, app, stream a video, anything that maxes out my internet, the service just completely drops, and says "no service" but usually comes back on after a few seconds. Sometimes the whole phone reboots. But, if is use 3g i never have any problems
So, any ideas on what to look for inside the phone? I was gonna unplug the wire for 4G and 3G, inspect maybe dust it off, and plug it back in.
If anyone has any ideas please fill me in. Thanks for your time.
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Ok, I've been having some network issues, some of you may know. My service cuts off randomly and im quite sick of it. I've tried everything, nothing will fix it. I dont have an extra $400 laying around to RMA it. So, I am at the last resort. Its been fun, its a good phone, but at this point it really doesnt matter to me if i break it. I can get a moto g for $120 thqt will work like it was ment to. I really thunk its something wrong with the phone, I've never had this problem on tmobile before.
Anyway, im ready to crack this thing open and see if i cant fix it on my own. Maybe a connection is lose or something. I've watched a few videos, looks easy, ive popped my N72013 open so i im not worried.
Now, would anyone have any ideas what it could be? It acts like its a grounding issue, i can do just about anything, but when i download a rom, app, stream a video, anything that maxes out my internet, the service just completely drops, and says "no service" but usually comes back on after a few seconds. Sometimes the whole phone reboots. But, if is use 3g i never have any problems
So, any ideas on what to look for inside the phone? I was gonna unplug the wire for 4G and 3G, inspect maybe dust it off, and plug it back in.
If anyone has any ideas please fill me in. Thanks for your time.
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They don't cash the 400 bucks, they just put a hold on it, I did it recently via a credit card, and the charge was quickly reversed.
I'd recommend replacing it, if you still don't want to do it (because of money), go directly through LG they'll have you send in the device and they'll fix it for you.
What you're suggesting is a last resort when you're out of warranty
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Ok, I've been having some network issues, some of you may know. My service cuts off randomly and im quite sick of it. I've tried everything, nothing will fix it. I dont have an extra $400 laying around to RMA it. So, I am at the last resort. Its been fun, its a good phone, but at this point it really doesnt matter to me if i break it. I can get a moto g for $120 thqt will work like it was ment to. I really thunk its something wrong with the phone, I've never had this problem on tmobile before.
Anyway, im ready to crack this thing open and see if i cant fix it on my own. Maybe a connection is lose or something. I've watched a few videos, looks easy, ive popped my N72013 open so i im not worried.
Now, would anyone have any ideas what it could be? It acts like its a grounding issue, i can do just about anything, but when i download a rom, app, stream a video, anything that maxes out my internet, the service just completely drops, and says "no service" but usually comes back on after a few seconds. Sometimes the whole phone reboots. But, if is use 3g i never have any problems
So, any ideas on what to look for inside the phone? I was gonna unplug the wire for 4G and 3G, inspect maybe dust it off, and plug it back in.
If anyone has any ideas please fill me in. Thanks for your time.
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Looks like u are not running stock kernel ? Dose that kernel run westwood or googles default cubic for TCP congestion ? And have u tried restore factory IMG and test ?
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Looks like u are not running stock kernel ? Dose that kernel run westwood or googles default cubic for TCP congestion ? And have u tried restore factory IMG and test ?
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Yes, I've fastboot flashed stock 4.4.4, 4.4.3, 4.4.2, 4.4, tried different kernels, roms, called tmobile numerous times, changed sim cards, gone to different areas in town, you name it, I've probably tried it.
I had a similar problem with my nexus 5 it would be on LTE most of the time but after a few minutes of watching YouTube it would switch to h/h+/3g I did RMA through T-Mobile and this new one hasn't done it if you don't have a warranty your only choice is to replace the antenna or the radio hardware
So you are willing to buy a Moto G but not deal with Google RMA? RMA is free, a hold on your credit card is just that, nothing is charged unless you plan on skipping town with the 2nd Nexus.
Google support is one of the best in the business.They do everything they can possibly do to make your RMA as quick and painless as possible by cross shipping you the replacement device. If you have an issue with Google's RMA then you must have never been forced to RMA something before.
Its not that i have an issue with rma, its just, by the time i save up $400 and they ship me the new one, this phone will be obsolete anyway. The battery life isnt that good, its starting to get lcd bleed, ive read many people go through 5+ device and have the same issues. Im not saying its a bad phone, its the best phone ive ever had and ive had many good android phones im just saying, at this point it doesnt seem worth the time and effort, its like a 50/50 shot that ill get a good one.
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Its not that i have an issue with rma, its just, by the time i save up $400 and they ship me the new one, this phone will be obsolete anyway. The battery life isnt that good, its starting to get lcd bleed, ive read many people go through 5+ device and have the same issues. Im not saying its a bad phone, its the best phone ive ever had and ive had many good android phones im just saying, at this point it doesnt seem worth the time and effort, its like a 50/50 shot that ill get a good one.
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It's like you're not listening...
It's a hold, not a charge.
ALSO.
LG (directly) will FIX / REPLACE FOR FREE. NO HOLDS YOU JUST SEND IT IN FIRST.
ericerk said:
It's like you're not listening...
It's a hold, not a charge.
ALSO.
LG (directly) will FIX / REPLACE FOR FREE. NO HOLDS YOU JUST SEND IT IN FIRST.
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Nope... not even going to try anymore
Please dont. You obviously dont get the point of my post.
Not sure if I know the point of your post either, but another option is sending your N5 for RMA first (that way there's no hold on your account at all) and wait for them to send you a new one. You can even buy a moto g use it for the week or two you won't have a phone and return it or something.
I understand that you're trying to see if anyone knows what's wrong but to me it's like a needle in a haystack. You're going to be opening up the device to look for a loose connection, but it could be something completely different. Maybe it's a hardware part that is malfunctioning in which case you would need to track down a replacement. This is why everyone is suggesting you just RMA because, speaking from experience, it really isn't a bad experience at all. If you really want to try and fix it yourself of course you're free to do as you wish since it is your device, but I highly doubt anyone on the forum will be able to say for sure what the problem is.
Sounds like you're in a fringe 4g area like me. A few blocks away I get full 4g. On my block, I get almost nothing. I constantly drops 4g, then picks it back up again.
I get a full lte signal nearly everywhere i go, it doesnt just drop 4g, it drops all service completely
Hi guys, i dont know if i post this at the right place but maybe you can still help me out.
i googled this question but i cant find the right answer..
here is the thing, i dont take my note 4 with me to the gym (becouse it can easily fall out of my pocket while doing my workouts)
i usualy keep in in my car, i guess my car is parked + - 20 meters away from where i do my workouts.
will the gear fit connect to my phone if i dont keep the phone with me ?
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Hi guys, i dont know if i post this at the right place but maybe you can still help me out.
i googled this question but i cant find the right answer..
here is the thing, i dont take my note 4 with me to the gym (becouse it can easily fall out of my pocket while doing my workouts)
i usualy keep in in my car, i guess my car is parked + - 20 meters away from where i do my workouts.
will the gear fit connect to my phone if i dont keep the phone with me ?
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No that will be too far. I used to have the normal gear, now I own the moto 360. But the max range is around 10-12 meters I guess.
Armazia said:
No that will be too far. I used to have the normal gear, now I own the moto 360. But the max range is around 10-12 meters I guess.
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okay thanks m8 i appreciate it
Anybody else experiencing a weak bluetooth connection with the S6? I'm losing the connection with my Garmin Vivosmart in places I've had no problem connecting with other devices. I'm curious about other's experiences on this as a search hasn't turned up much yet.
I have noticed this as well. I could walk pretty far away from my S4 before it would drop. With this S6, I only get a few feet away before audio gives out. Doesn't disconnect, just loses audio.
Also, random loss of audio from time to time, even when the phone is right next to my head.
Yeah I've noticed the same thing with my S6. At work I don't always keep my phone on me and with my M8 I could walk around the whole building without my G Watch disconnecting and with my S6 I can only get a few feet away before the connection drops.
Yes happening with my moto 360 it is annoying and hopefully will be fixed soon
Haven't had any disconnect issues, but for some reason connecting to my car stereo has been a nightmare. It takes like 5 tries before it actually connects.
Galaxy S6 (Verizon)
sd0070 said:
Haven't had any disconnect issues, but for some reason connecting to my car stereo has been a nightmare. It takes like 5 tries before it actually connects.
Galaxy S6 (Verizon)
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I'm having issues with my car bluetooth too. It works fine initially, but every couple of days I have to delete my phone and re-pair it for it to connect again.
grim281 said:
I'm having issues with my car bluetooth too. It works fine initially, but every couple of days I have to delete my phone and re-pair it for it to connect again.
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Same here, takes me 3 or 4 times to try to bluetooth sync with ford sync system. Yesterday it would sync then play for 30 seconds and pause play back. I don't know if its the phone or lollipop as alot of the problems I see are also happening on my nexus 9.
I'm getting sent a new one since I've been having these problems
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Same here, takes me 3 or 4 times to try to bluetooth sync with ford sync system. Yesterday it would sync then play for 30 seconds and pause play back. I don't know if its the phone or lollipop as alot of the problems I see are also happening on my nexus 9.
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I had Bluetooth issues on an old phone, and when I flashed different roms the issues were fixed. This leads me to believe that it's software related
Galaxy S6 (Verizon)
iowabowtech said:
Anybody else experiencing a weak bluetooth connection with the S6? I'm losing the connection with my Garmin Vivosmart in places I've had no problem connecting with other devices. I'm curious about other's experiences on this as a search hasn't turned up much yet.
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Identical experience. With my S4 and my Nexus 9 I was able to literally get to the edge of my large yard before losing connection with my Vivosmart. Now I can't leave the room since getting my S6. I hope it's software and we can somehow change it, because it's ridiculously bad. I also have had to turn my BT off and back on three times this week because it would crash and refuse to talk to either my Vivosmart or my car. As soon as I toggle the BT on the phone it reconnects to everything. Seems to be triggered by starting my car (i.e. the BT car interface becomes available.) Never had either problem with the S4.
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I'm getting sent a new one since I've been having these problems
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Since so many people are having this problem, it's probably phone related and not just an isolated incident.
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Identical experience. With my S4 and my Nexus 9 I was able to literally get to the edge of my large yard before losing connection with my Vivosmart. Now I can't leave the room since getting my S6.
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Yeah this is one of my only remaining complaints about the device. I can't use my Vivosmart for sleep tracking anymore...it disconnects/reconnects way too many times and the persistent vibes wake me up.
So honest question...let's assume it is fixable by software tweaks. What's the fix in that scenario? Reroute more power to bluetooth radio? Other?
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So honest question...let's assume it is fixable by software tweaks. What's the fix in that scenario? Reroute more power to bluetooth radio? Other?
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Well I've seen a lot of threads online for other devices where an Android update affected bluetooth range. Obviously there's some sort of software control for this. I'm rooted, and I'm willing to try some things but I don't know where to begin. I'm not an OS / Kernel guy.
i wonder if its what it is connecting to as well as a problem with S6? i have the Motorola Buds headset and it has worked as expected giving me about 100 foot range when talking on it. i also have a 2013 Ram truck with Uconnect and have not had any issues and it connects right away and reads my text etc.. as it was doing with my Note 3 and ATIV.
i havent tried other devices but have a few like a speaker and will see as i use them if i have issues.
Haven't messed with Bluetooth that much on this phone, but I think wifi is a bit weak
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I've had Bluetooth issues. Seems really short range.
Wifi is about the same as my LG G2, but BT is about half as far. I used to be able to get around 15m at work (lots of shelving) but now I'm lucky to get 5m before hearing static and starting to cut out. Sucks because BT is my main source of music at work.
Anybody had better luck after applying the new ota?