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Hi Guys...
Just got my Gear S2 4G. from one of the nearby T-mobile Store.
I am just loving it.
best thing we can receive calls..
also we can see whats app notification and reply them.....
loving my Gear S2.... :laugh:
:good:
How are liking the extra bulk in th rear of the watch?
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I just received mine last night but sadly I have to return it today. Mine won't connect to tmobile network I went through troubleshooting with both tmobile and Samsung but still no result. I get full bars but says no service and can only make emergency calls when not connected via Bluetooth. I love the watch and otherwise it works great when connected to Bluetooth.
I am currently trying to find a store with another one in Stock to swap mine out because I got the last one at my tmobile and no other local stores have them.
As for the bulk on the back of the watch I just came from a moto 360 so I was surprised at the bulk when I first put it on but have since got used to it. I'll deal with it a little bulkier for a speaker to make calls and play music and also for 4g connectivity.
Anyone else having activation issues? Seems with a quick Google search I'm not the only one with the issue
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Mine shipped today! I currently have a Gear 2 so hoping there won't be much of a learning curve
Everyone is having problems with the network the esim isn't letting it conect to the network call and they will prorate the cost
ocjelf said:
Everyone is having problems with the network the esim isn't letting it conect to the network call and they will prorate the cost
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Just picked one up at my local store. As stated above they are having trouble connecting the S2 4G to the network. It works great on BT using the mobile phone to place and take calls. Did a couple calls in my car with it and the speaker was loud enough to hear over road noise.
The T-Mobile Manager got on the line with support and a service ticket is opened up on my watch as well as many more over the stand alone network problem.
On Android central forums a tmo employee said it would be couple days until they get the fix
Got my S2 in the mail today. Won't connect to Tmobile network either
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On Android central forums a tmo employee said it would be couple days until they get the fix
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When they opened up my support ticket at the T-Mobile store they told me it might take up to 72 hours (3 days) before it was resolved.
Yea hopefully sooner I'm gear s less ( in repair) and the gear s2 isn't working on 3g so Im without a stand alone watch atm
I could call 611 until they associated the eSIM with my line, and now it's emergency calls only. Talked to T-Mobile and they say they're going to manually provision it and it'll take between 2 and 48 hours. We'll see.
Maybe a better question is is there anyone with an S2 active on T-Mobile right now.
Lucent said:
I could call 611 until they associated the eSIM with my line, and now it's emergency calls only. Talked to T-Mobile and they say they're going to manually provision it and it'll take between 2 and 48 hours. We'll see.
Maybe a better question is is there anyone with an S2 active on T-Mobile right now.
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So the answer is "No"
The launch is a disaster....... the problem is not the network failure but its the loss of all the technical department to even understand it. You can't fix something without knowing whats wrong with it
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raman21raman said:
Hi Guys...
Just got my Gear S2 4G. from one of the nearby T-mobile Store.
I am just loving it.
best thing we can receive calls..
also we can see whats app notification and reply them.....
loving my Gear S2.... :laugh:
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You might be the only Gear S2 user with a network connection
Have you tried making a phone call (without bluetooth)
I am connected to the network now and can only use data, no calls though
Let's trade!
So I have a silver S2 sport comes with a spare white band, so I'd like to trade straight up my spare white band with someone who has a spare black band. Any takers?
I'm online now with T-Mobile. Everything is fully functional.
Lucent said:
I'm online now with T-Mobile. Everything is fully functional.
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Yeah me too thanks for making me check.
Lotusmaster said:
So I have a silver S2 sport comes with a spare white band, so I'd like to trade straight up my spare white band with someone who has a spare black band. Any takers?
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Bear in mind, the spare band is smaller (the Gear S2 band is marked "S" or "L" at the clip ends). Unless you have a small frame, you probably want to swap with someone not using the main band because they need a smaller band (like me).
If you'd like to swap your "S" band for a black "L" band, feel free to PM me.
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If I turn off bluetooth, I have to set mobile networks to "always on" (from the default "auto on/off") to make calls and connect to data in stand-alone mode.
I figured this out based on an androidcentral forum post:
What finally worked for me was settings>Connections>mobile networks and I changed it from "auto on/off" to "always on" and it worked almost instantly.
mine came yesterday, and they sent me the wrong color!
Hopefully, it wont be a nightmare getting the replacement watch activated when it comes today
Its not encouraging to see these network issues right out of the box, but setting the watch to "always on" seems like a decent option until they get a fix out..
Did any of you change your watch phone number to something else instead the one they gave you, or do they give you one similar to your cell phone number right out of the box?
If you change it to "always on", does it only ring when someone calls the watch phone number, or will it work when your cell phone is called as well?
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So I have a silver S2 sport comes with a spare white band, so I'd like to trade straight up my spare white band with someone who has a spare black band. Any takers?
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i am in
My T-Mobile S2 is now up and operating on the network. They opened my support ticket yesterday afternoon, and this morning it was working. I can do everything (Call/answer/text/use web apps) when I am in stand alone mode (Phone off). Under connections I have my network set to auto on/off. Call forwarding works great.
I had an original Gear S, so they gave me the same number I was using on that. The store reps were great, but initially both they and myself were looking to where I would insert the nano-sim from my old gear. Finally figured out that it was e-Sim only.
Initial battery results are OK, From a full charge at 6:55am until now (1:50pm) I have used 34% battery (remaining 66%). That works out to just under 5% drain per hour. I have NFC, Wifi, and tilt to wake are off, network set to auto (I have walk away from my phone a couple times and the watch has gone into stand alone mode), I am also running screen always on with a Clocki face that has large hands, number, and day/date showing in ambient mode. I get about a 3% per hour drain on my Moto 360 2015 using always on with a detailed ambient face.
So, the S2 battery seems good for first day use, should only get better over the next few days with a few more charge cycles (at least that is what I have seen on several other smartwatches I own).
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My T-Mobile S2 is now up and operating on the network. They opened my support ticket yesterday afternoon, and this morning it was working. I can do everything (Call/answer/text/use web apps) when I am in stand alone mode (Phone off). Under connections I have my network set to auto on/off. Call forwarding works great.
I had an original Gear S, so they gave me the same number I was using on that. The store reps were great, but initially both they and myself were looking to where I would insert the nano-sim from my old gear. Finally figured out that it was e-Sim only.
Initial battery results are OK, From a full charge at 6:55am until now (1:50pm) I have used 34% battery (remaining 66%). That works out to just under 5% drain per hour. I have NFC, Wifi, and tilt to wake are off, network set to auto (I have walk away from my phone a couple times and the watch has gone into stand alone mode), I am also running screen always on with a Clocki face that has large hands, number, and day/date showing in ambient mode. I get about a 3% per hour drain on my Moto 360 2015 using always on with a detailed ambient face.
So, the S2 battery seems good for first day use, should only get better over the next few days with a few more charge cycles (at least that is what I have seen on several other smartwatches I own).
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Did you have to call in to get a different watch phone number?
After you initially pair the watch to the phone, is it a good idea to turn off the phone completely and test whether stand alone mode works properly, or should you leave them both on and talking to each other for awhile?
I've had many smart watches, but never one with a stand alone dialing function, so I apoligize for the n00b questions..
I'm hoping someone with a pixel 3a on sprint can help. When I am in airplane mode with wifi calling on, I am draining battery under "mobile network standby". This is an issue since I live in a poor cell area. I downloaded the GSAM app and it shows that the phone is searching for a phone signal when airplane mode/wifi calling is on. I talked to google and they said the phone should be replaced, but I don't really want to get it replaced because the phone is great other than this issue and I already have a screen protector on it.
I am still wondering if this may just be how Sprint wifi calling works with the Pixel 3a. Can anyone else try the above test on GSAM and let me know if they are having similar results with the phone searching phone signal in airplane mode with wifi calling on?
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I'm hoping someone with a pixel 3a on sprint can help. When I am in airplane mode with wifi calling on, I am draining battery under "mobile network standby". This is an issue since I live in a poor cell area. I downloaded the GSAM app and it shows that the phone is searching for a phone signal when airplane mode/wifi calling is on. I talked to google and they said the phone should be replaced, but I don't really want to get it replaced because the phone is great other than this issue and I already have a screen protector on it.
I am still wondering if this may just be how Sprint wifi calling works with the Pixel 3a. Can anyone else try the above test on GSAM and let me know if they are having similar results with the phone searching phone signal in airplane mode with wifi calling on?
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Sorry I am on AT&T not Sprint but just a thought, have you tried turning off Developer Options > Networking > Mobile Network Always Active ?
Edit: this probably won't work with Airplane Mode active, but it's worth a quick test.
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Sorry I am on AT&T not Sprint but just a thought, have you tried turning off Developer Options > Networking > Mobile Network Always Active ?
Edit: this probably won't work with Airplane Mode active, but it's worth a quick test.
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Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I already have this set as off, so no luck there.
Even though you are on AT&T and not Sprint, if you have some free time and don't mind trying out the test, let me know if your phone is different than mine. I'm not sure if its just my phone specifically, if its a Sprint issue, or its a pixel 3a across the board issue.
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Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately I already have this set as off, so no luck there.
Even though you are on AT&T and not Sprint, if you have some free time and don't mind trying out the test, let me know if your phone is different than mine. I'm not sure if its just my phone specifically, if its a Sprint issue, or its a pixel 3a across the board issue.
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Here ya go. Not sure if 2hrs is enough time for the test, but this is what I have.
Also I too live in a poor reception area and use wifi calling heavily. I keep my data and voice on and just have wifi calling toggled on all the time. I get incredible battery life.
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Here ya go. Not sure if 2hrs is enough time for the test, but this is what I have.
Also I too live in a poor reception area and use wifi calling heavily. I keep my data and voice on and just have wifi calling toggled on all the time. I get incredible battery life.
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Thanks, I really appreciate you doing that! Interesting, the app also shows your phone radio being on in airplane mode, with a % of battery drain, albeit small. I'm now thinking this may be a universal issue with the phone. I bet that if you put your phone in airplane mode with wifi on but wifi-calling off, your phone radio on GSAM would be zero (not be active).
Happy to help ??
That app is cool too. I might have to keep that one. ?
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Happy to help
That app is cool too. I might have to keep that one.
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Absolutely, you should also give it full access through ADB, so "app usage" shows all of your apps instead of just lumping them into one bucket.
Perfect.
OK so 5G works great on Fi, as long as you don't have your signal change or switch to another tower with a weak signal in between or something to that effect. So right now our Pixel 5's are almost always on 5G (guessing some time they are not) but driving to work and home from work there is now like 4 spots they will drop the call completely like clock work even though the signal doesn't hardly change at all. But with 4G it doesn't drop even once. So bottom line is want to disable 5G for the time being and there is no known switch we can use on Fi that I can find.
Both phones are rooted and unlocked (so things can get modded as needed) so I am guessing there has to be a way to turn the 5G off for now. Its is killing our work calls when the dumb thing drops while traveling. And yes we have pretty good 5G signal around here, maybe to many towers using 5G with bugs? I don't know, just want it off for now.
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OK so 5G works great on Fi, as long as you don't have your signal change or switch to another tower with a weak signal in between or something to that effect. So right now our Pixel 5's are almost always on 5G (guessing some time they are not) but driving to work and home from work there is now like 4 spots they will drop the call completely like clock work even though the signal doesn't hardly change at all. But with 4G it doesn't drop even once. So bottom line is want to disable 5G for the time being and there is no known switch we can use on Fi that I can find.
Both phones are rooted and unlocked (so things can get modded as needed) so I am guessing there has to be a way to turn the 5G off for now. Its is killing our work calls when the dumb thing drops while traveling. And yes we have pretty good 5G signal around here, maybe to many towers using 5G with bugs? I don't know, just want it off for now.
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In the phone's dialer enter the following command:
*#*#4636#*#*
Select "Phone Information"
There will be an option to "Set Preferred Network Type"
Select the network type that does NOT have "NR" in the name. I'm using: LTE/CDMA/EvDo/GSM/WCDMA (PRL).
Edit: and if you're using a custom launcher like Nova you can create a shortcut that will automatically open that menu
Thank you so much! seams to have done just what I needed!!!
I live in Boston metro area with abundant LTE/5G coverage, but drive through two nearly dead zones, each of them lasts just a few seconds. My previous phone would not stop YouTube playback going through those areas. My Pixel 7 Pro loses connection for ~5 minutes completely and then reconnects via EDGE even though strong 5G is available. I have to toggle the airplane mode for it to connect to the correct network.
I'm on Mint/T-Mobile and this has been happening every day. Is it a software bug or is my Pixel defective? Thanks for any ideas, I still have a week to decide if I should return it
I used to have this same exact issue with my pixel 6 pro and wouldn't be fixed no matter what I did. I traded it in for my p7p and haven't had that issue since. You should replace it while you can and hopefully it won't happen again
I have the same problem. Whenever there's a slight interruption of service the Pixel can't reconnect for minutes. I have to enable and disable airplane mode a couple times.
Bonus, if I just leave it it disconnects from the network randomly. I miss A LOT of calls. And people tell me that the calls take a long time to connect either way.
I'll be returning it if it doesn't get an update in a week or so.
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I live in Boston metro area with abundant LTE/5G coverage, but drive through two nearly dead zones, each of them lasts just a few seconds. My previous phone would not stop YouTube playback going through those areas. My Pixel 7 Pro loses connection for ~5 minutes completely and then reconnects via EDGE even though strong 5G is available. I have to toggle the airplane mode for it to connect to the correct network.
I'm on Mint/T-Mobile and this has been happening every day. Is it a software bug or is my Pixel defective? Thanks for any ideas, I still have a week to decide if I should return it
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I don't know if this will help, but...
I believe EDGE uses 2G. Maybe turn off "Allow 2G" in Settings>Network & internet>Sims>Allow 2G. Hopefully this will stop it from connecting to EDGE and instead connect back to your strong 5G or LTE.
Thanks, I'll give it a shot.
It still takes a long time before it connects to the 2G network and all I see is an exclamation mark next to zero bars.
If you have taken the .031 update, which fixed that issue for me, then it's possible you may have a defective unit. I have had zero issues with signal handoff and I'm even taxing the modem even more by running dual SIM in DSDS mode. I have been incredibly happy with this device's reception. I would even say it's been better than my OnePlus 9 with the X60 modem as 5G standby drained my battery super fast, about 1.6%/hr in a high signal area, compared to half that on my 7 Pro with dual SIM active.
The system is up to date. Not sure what else I can do. I'm not interested in installing unstable nightly updates.
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If you have taken the .031 update, which fixed that issue for me, then it's possible you may have a defective unit. I have had zero issues with signal handoff and I'm even taxing the modem even more by running dual SIM in DSDS mode. I have been incredibly happy with this device's reception. I would even say it's been better than my OnePlus 9 with the X60 modem as 5G standby drained my battery super fast, about 1.6%/hr in a high signal area, compared to half that on my 7 Pro with dual SIM active.
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What's this update you're talking about?
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What's this update you're talking about?
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I got my phone on release day and there was an update waiting to go to TD1A.220804.031. Until I took that update I was seeing that ! every 10 minutes or so. It was pretty bad. Haven't seen it since unless I'm switching my SIMs around.
EtherealRemnant said:
I got my phone on release day and there was an update waiting to go to TD1A.220804.031. Until I took that update I was seeing that ! every 10 minutes or so. It was pretty bad. Haven't seen it since unless I'm switching my SIMs around.
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Oh I'm on the beta as Android Auto wouldn't work on that one. It got better after I reset Carrier Services but it still has issues.
I'm losing calls, they just don't connect, even on 4G LTE with full bars. A friend has the same thing. These things are not ok.
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Oh I'm on the beta as Android Auto wouldn't work on that one. It got better after I reset Carrier Services but it still has issues.
I'm losing calls, they just don't connect, even on 4G LTE with full bars. A friend has the same thing. These things are not ok.
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I'm on the beta as well and still having no connectivity problems so I guess I should consider myself lucky. The worst I have is some outsized drain when I have a weak signal but it's still not terrible (about 2.2%/hr in my partner's basement).
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I got my phone on release day and there was an update waiting to go to TD1A.220804.031. Until I took that update I was seeing that ! every 10 minutes or so. It was pretty bad. Haven't seen it since unless I'm switching my SIMs around.
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This issue happens to me from time to time too. Weird but mine shipped with .031 (picked up on 10/21 at best buy). But I guess it was worse before that.
Were you able to fix this? I have the same issue, the phone is just unusable. Such a shame as I really like the device...
I came from a OnePlus 8 Pro (what a great phone BTW), and found the Pixel 6 Pro had worse connectivity. The Pixel 7 Pro seems to have fixed all that and some bluetooth issues I was having with certain headsets on the Pixel 6 Pro.
One trick on any modern 5G phone -- if you are having issues -- the switching between 5G, 5G UC, and LTE can be disruptive. If this is constantly happening just switch it to LTE, chances are you'll get better reception and at the same or even faster speeds.
For example, a Six Flags a few weeks ago, 5G was constant problems while forcing LTE worked fine 100% of the time.
I've tried switching off 5g, switching off 2g, switched off adaptive connectivity...no results, still useless
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I've tried switching off 5g, switching off 2g, switched off adaptive connectivity...no results, still useless
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How about your APN settings? Have you tried a network reset? If none of those things helps you may have a defective phone! It can happen with any brand.
jaseman said:
How about your APN settings? Have you tried a network reset? If none of those things helps you may have a defective phone! It can happen with any brand.
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Yes, tried resetting the APN as well, also swapped esim and sim to another phone and works flawlessly...it may be a defective unit but there are many users complaining so there has to be a lot of defective units...
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Yes, tried resetting the APN as well, also swapped esim and sim to another phone and works flawlessly...it may be a defective unit but there are many users complaining so there has to be a lot of defective units...
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Well, I am not using an esim with a psim. Only a psim here and running on Mint (T-Mobile) and I have zero issues. Either some setting, or conflicting network settings between the two sims...OR a defective phone is your issue. I would bet dimes-to-dollars that it is NOT the phone. YMMV
Hmm happy to see i am not alone...... I have already post on this forum for this same pb.
I am full 4G....i try to make a call, instantly when i push call button, lose connection....must wait and maybe 4G and more in EDGE.
When i am in 4G impossible to call or receive....
So i have a phone with impossible to call or receive.......
SO NICE ????
For me, i am sure is the last F/W (31) who suck.
Why ?
Because, my phone work, after upate (31) just after reboot must wait 7 min to have network...never before....
SO last week end, i will downgrade to first F/W (A2)
Problem is solved for me.
I have locked all automatic update in developper menu.
Sometimes i have notification for update, but i don't care..........
Incredible but work for me, i think you must try...i don't see another solution for this ****ing problem
I had use the official tool : https://flash.android.com/
Sounds like a work around, how do you downgrade?
Asus ROG 5s
SG 888+
18GB Ram
512GB Storage
So I got this 5S off of someone in a trade. Great physical condition but the air triggers, finger print sensor do not work. I did try in Safe Mode and no luck and I am on WW_18.1220.2202.206. When I put in a AT&T sim it can detect the sim but no signal. I spoke to AT&T and they said when they enter the IMEI it comes up as a 2G, TMobile it works fine on but not Metro by T-Mobile even after adding the IMEI when I called them. I'm hoping someone can help me navigate these issues and hopefully fix them. If I have to be on TMO that's fine, it's more the triggers and fingerprint.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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Asus ROG 5s
SG 888+
18GB Ram
512GB Storage
So I got this 5S off of someone in a trade. Great physical condition but the air triggers, finger print sensor do not work. I did try in Safe Mode and no luck and I am on WW_18.1220.2202.206. When I put in a AT&T sim it can detect the sim but no signal. I spoke to AT&T and they said when they enter the IMEI it comes up as a 2G, TMobile it works fine on but not Metro by T-Mobile even after adding the IMEI when I called them. I'm hoping someone can help me navigate these issues and hopefully fix them. If I have to be on TMO that's fine, it's more the triggers and fingerprint.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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Open the device and make sure the connector 10 and 9 are connected
Thanks for the suggestion- I took the back off and checked the cables, none were disconnected but I did remove and reconnect them to be sure but no luck. Any other suggestions? Could it be software related? Would trying another kernel/eom help?
Thanks
I bought this from someone on Facebook but after some reading I saw that if it's a CN version that has been converted to WW then the fingerprint and Air Triggers may not work properly or at all. If there a way I can find out for sure what I have?
Any thoughts?