Hi guys, I know this issue has been reported here a bit. It wasn't bothering me too much but recently it seems to have gotten a lot worse. My pixel seems to drop connection pretty regularly and then take a good while to reconnect. I find myself reseting my internet settings a good bit and then it behaves itself for a while before dropping again.
I'm still on October build, but I've gotten a fresh sim card, updated sim manager and I have done the force lte trick but nothings really helped. I spend a lot of my time seeing the exclamation mark on my coverage icons and messing around with settings trying to get it to reconnect.
I've heard of a few issues with the December build but wondering did it fix connectivity for anyone who was experiencing it before that. Thanks
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Hi guys, I know this issue has been reported here a bit. It wasn't bothering me too much but recently it seems to have gotten a lot worse. My pixel seems to drop connection pretty regularly and then take a good while to reconnect. I find myself reseting my internet settings a good bit and then it behaves itself for a while before dropping again.
I'm still on October build, but I've gotten a fresh sim card, updated sim manager and I have done the force lte trick but nothings really helped. I spend a lot of my time seeing the exclamation mark on my coverage icons and messing around with settings trying to get it to reconnect.
Am I going to have to return this handset or will an update fix it? Thanks
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You're literally still on the October fix and asking here if an update will fix it. Just update, and see it for yourself, if it doesn't fix it, it's ultimately your decision if you want to keep the device or not.
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You're literally still on the October fix and asking here if an update will fix it. Just update, and see it for yourself, if it doesn't fix it, it's ultimately your decision if you want to keep the device or not.
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Well I heard people on the December update were having camera issues so I'm asking if anyone with the most updated firmware has connectivity issues as well before I risk it. Seems pretty logical to me.
If you're gonna reply to a question try to be helpful instead of rude, otherwise just don't comment.
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Well I heard people on the December update were having camera issues so I'm asking if anyone with the most updated firmware has connectivity issues as well before I risk it. Seems pretty logical to me.
If you're gonna reply to a question try to be helpful instead of rude, otherwise just don't comment.
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You're asking if an update will fix this issue, and literally, no one can answer this question. So I'm not sure what exactly are you expecting here. I would have already updated to the latest ROM and see if that fixes the issue (factory reset too) instead of relying on speculations from people.
If it doesn't fix it, return or RMA your device instead of "wasting time" waiting for answers like "Yes", "No", "Maybe".
No one is being rude, you're just over-sensitive it seems like, just pointed out an obvious situation here.
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You're asking if an update will fix this issue, and literally, no one can answer this question. So I'm not sure what exactly are you expecting here. I would have already updated to the latest ROM and see if that fixes the issue (factory reset too) instead of relying on speculations from people.
If it doesn't fix it, return or RMA your device instead of "wasting time" waiting for answers like "Yes", "No", "Maybe".
No one is being rude, you're just over-sensitive it seems like, just pointed out an obvious situation here.
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It's not speculation if someone who had known connectivity issues, managed to resolve them with the latest update,which is why I asked. Pretty simple really.
Not being sensitive just don't understand why you're commenting here, wasting my time, if you have no useful advice.
Have a good day
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There has been plenty of people with cinnec
It's not speculation if someone who had known connectivity issues, managed to resolve them with the latest update,which is why I asked. Pretty simple really.
Not being sensitive just don't understand why you're commenting here, wasting my time, if you have no useful advice.
Have a good day
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I literally gave you the MOST USEFUL advice. "Update the phone to the latest, do a factory reset, and see if you have the same issue".
The most logical and reasonable advice one can give you considering the circumstances and what is happening to your device.
Bxperiaz3 said:
It's not speculation if someone who had known connectivity issues, managed to resolve them with the latest update,which is why I asked. Pretty simple really.
Not being sensitive just don't understand why you're commenting here, wasting my time, if you have no useful advice.
Have a good day
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Dude, just update the phone. That's the best advice we can give your for now,
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Sorry for the false alarm fokes.
I'm going to just tough this one and keep it. If I have bluetooth problems...so be it. Compared to the entire phone quality....it might be worth the sacrifice.
Thanks again dysolve and benjimen!!!
why not wait for the htc rom release? I have had my TC for three months and every issue I have had seems to have been fixed with rom upgrades
You might want to word your sales pitch a bit differently
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Well, I have had it with this TC. I have tried flashing a new Radio, tried Murata's ( I didnt try a new ROM cause I dont think it will make much difference). I purchased a new bluetooth headset.
And nothing has worked to stop the choppiness and static to my headset. I'm convinced now that it is a hardware problem. Its not that it doesnt work but it is just annoying. Maybe it is probably the phone size and the antenna isnt as big....whatever the case I'm done.
I'm selling this damn thing.
So before I post online....I thought I might offer it to anyone interested in buying it here.
If you need pics I will post.....I will through it up for $450.00
BTW...purchased it three weeks ago so its still damn near new!!!!
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Your right benjimen, I guess if I want to get rid of it, I shouldnt let my frustration destroy a potential sale. Thanks for the advice.
dysolve thanks for the reply. I have done so much, outside of ROM flash. Have you had the problem I am experiencing? If so, how did you fix it?
There are to many ROM's on this forum, and I havent found a ROM that might address my particular bluetooth fix. I'm certain HTC pushed out some crappy roms but I'm not sure if this is a ROM problem or an hardware problem.
Besides, I'm trying to find this one post that has a list of all the available ROMs to see if the OS I'm using in there. But I cant locate it anywhere.
So I flashed the 2.2 leak the other night, now I'm having issues with the market. I lost some paid apps (such as a5phalt, which I still have the files for, but no loader and it doesn't show up anywhere). also, I am not able to download paid apps, it just says "downloading" or "authorizing purchase" then "unsuccessful". Anybody have any suggestions??
Elliot
This will happen everytime you flash to any unreleased firmware. Solutions are posted in Dev section of the forum.
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This will happen everytime you flash to any unreleased firmware. Solutions are posted in Dev section of the forum.
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Thank you sir
foxbat121 said:
This will happen everytime you flash to any unreleased firmware. Solutions are posted in Dev section of the forum.
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I'm having serious slow download issues. Could you refer me to any solutions that may have worked for you. I tried everything I could find.
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I'm having serious slow download issues. Could you refer me to any solutions that may have worked for you. I tried everything I could find.
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Good luck, I have been asking about it for like a week and everybody is ignoring me with makes me angry
Sent from my Samsung Captivate on Worlds Worst network AT&T
mac208x said:
Good luck, I have been asking about it for like a week and everybody is ignoring me with makes me angry
Sent from my Samsung Captivate on Worlds Worst network AT&T
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With a signature like that how do you expect to make friends who will help?
Anyway, several things can help with that market issue. First go to applications (touching menu button when on a home screen), select manage applications, scroll to the market app and click on clear data and clear cache. If this does not help, reboot into recovery and cleat cache there. As a last resort..do a factory data reset under privacy in the settings menu...do a backup prior to this as it will erase data and apps
Sent telepathically using vulcan mind meld app.
One additional thing to check..open market, click on menu button, click on downloads and cancel anything that is trying to download before doing the above steps. Occasionally an app will hang at starting download causing problems
Sent telepathically using vulcan mind meld app.
So...unfortunately I couldn't find any fix to my problem. cleared my data and cache to no avail. I certainly appreciate the help guys
Elliot
Sigh. The fix for market problem is simple. You have to root your phone first. Then replace the build.properties file with the one from the released firmware and you're good to go. Basically, you need to trick the Market to think you're running any of the official release firmware (JF6 or JH7) in order to be able to see all the apps. There is a dedicated thread in dev section about it. Or you can just wait. If JI6 is finally released (hope not) by AT&T, your market problem will be automatically resolved because AT&T/Samsung will tell Google that this version of the firmware is legit and allow to use Market.
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Good luck, I have been asking about it for like a week and everybody is ignoring me with makes me angry
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Do you ever think for a minute maybe there is no solution to your problem? Nobody owes you anything. If there is an easy answer, ppl will post it.
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Do you ever think for a minute maybe there is no solution to your problem? Nobody owes you anything. If there is an easy answer, ppl will post it.
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Well than some one could be o hey there is no solution instead of me waiting paciently for someone to answer me
Maccie
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Do you ever think for a minute maybe there is no solution to your problem? Nobody owes you anything. If there is an easy answer, ppl will post it.
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I've been asking for about 2 weeks. I mostly get ignored. When I did get answered it was along the lines of 'nobody else is having this problem so you're on your own'. If you Google the issue loads of people are having the problem with froyo. None of their solutions work for me. I guess not enough people HERE are having this issue to put more effort into it. I've sent a small donation to the dev who's ROM I was using and still didn't get attention. I'd like to send more but why if I don't get help? If there's no solution to my problem I'd rather someone say look there's no solution. I'm ready to flash back to 2.1 as I have more than one issue that seems to be well known among froyo users, but somehow nobody in the captivate forums experience them except for ME. Not blaming anybody for anything, I'm just telling my story. One person took some time out to try to help me out and I thank him for that but clearing data didn't work, and for some reason there my 'clear cache' button is always grayed out. I'll wait for the official release (not holding my breath though).
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I've been asking for about 2 weeks. I mostly get ignored. When I did get answered it was along the lines of 'nobody else is having this problem so you're on your own'. If you Google the issue loads of people are having the problem with froyo. None of their solutions work for me. I guess not enough people HERE are having this issue to put more effort into it. I've sent a small donation to the dev who's ROM I was using and still didn't get attention. I'd like to send more but why if I don't get help? If there's no solution to my problem I'd rather someone say look there's no solution. I'm ready to flash back to 2.1 as I have more than one issue that seems to be well known among froyo users, but somehow nobody in the captivate forums experience them except for ME. Not blaming anybody for anything, I'm just telling my story. One person took some time out to try to help me out and I thank him for that but clearing data didn't work, and for some reason there my 'clear cache' button is always grayed out. I'll wait for the official release (not holding my breath though).
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From what you say, many people have offered solutions. Maybe not personally, but others experienced the problem. Their solutions haven't worked for you. Someone looked into your problem, their solution didn't work. People tried, and failed. When you give a donation, its a donation. Not payment for tech support.
Getting ignored isn't "I hate that this kid is always asking this dumb question, I'm going to the next post." It's "I dunno wtf he's talking about, what else is on here before I go to work/school."
--Now if I was in your shoes, I would reflash back to stock, and master clear. I'm a noob with Android, so I can't offer you much else. Sorry.
Download SGS Tools from the market (you should be able to see it), run the 2.1/2.2 Market Fix and you should be good to go
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Well than some one could be o hey there is no solution instead of me waiting paciently for someone to answer me
Maccie
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If anything we learnt from these forums is that you never say never. So if I have nothing to offer to you, I'll let others who may have the solution to post. It's not ignoring. It's the common sense.
If you post something and get ignored, it can only be one of the following:
1. Nobody encountered the problem you have (rarely).
2. Nobody knows the solution to your problem.
3. Your question has been asked million times already. Ppl are tired of answering it over and over while you're too lazy to do a search.
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Download SGS Tools from the market (you should be able to see it), run the 2.1/2.2 Market Fix and you should be good to go
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I'll try this thanks!
Don't mind me, just frustrated man.
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Sigh. The fix for market problem is simple. You have to root your phone first. Then replace the build.properties file with the one from the released firmware and you're good to go. Basically, you need to trick the Market to think you're running any of the official release firmware (JF6 or JH7) in order to be able to see all the apps. There is a dedicated thread in dev section about it. Or you can just wait. If JI6 is finally released (hope not) by AT&T, your market problem will be automatically resolved because AT&T/Samsung will tell Google that this version of the firmware is legit and allow to use Market.
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not trying to anger anyone and i know i have seen it but i can not seem to find it even with search would someone please provide me with a link to that thread. thanks.
1. Root your phone (probably already done).
2. Edit your /system/build.prop file
3. Find the line that starts with this: ro.build.fingerprint=
4. Make it say this: ro.build.fingerprint=verizon_wwe/inc/inc/inc:2.2/FRF91/231334:user/release-keys
Save, exit, reboot.
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1. Root your phone (probably already done).
2. Edit your /system/build.prop file
3. Find the line that starts with this: ro.build.fingerprint=
4. Make it say this: ro.build.fingerprint=verizon_wwe/inc/inc/inc:2.2/FRF91/231334:user/release-keys
Save, exit, reboot.
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I use Att so what do I replace verizon with?
Also my problem may be different than the other fella. I can access market and download...it's just painfully slow..sometimes downloads even times out. Thanks bro.
Do you any free apps I can edit system files with?
The fingerprint line is carrier agnostic. Market just looks for known (to Google) fingerprints. If you have one, you get to see all the protected apps that your unknown fingerprint prevented you from seeing.
The only time the carrier comes into play is when you use an app like MarketAccess to change which carrier's Android Market you are viewing. For example, Verizon's market lets you get apps that are not on any other carrier's market like Bing (for what it is worth), T-Mobile is pretty much unfiltered, and AT&T hides tethering apps.
I can access market and download...it's just painfully slow..sometimes downloads even times out.
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I'd just check the basics to try to narrow it down. For example, try with and without WiFi, try after a power cycle, etc. No clue what could be slowing you down.
I just bought a Nexus S, bought via Fido account but I SIM it to Rogers Canada. I have the voice search popup bug and I thought there was an OTA update for this. I'm still on 2.3.4. Does it just take time or does the carrier make any difference at all? I'm stock except for root.
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I just bought a Nexus S, bought via Fido account but I SIM it to Rogers Canada. I have the voice search popup bug and I thought there was an OTA update for this. I'm still on 2.3.4. Does it just take time or does the carrier make any difference at all? I'm stock except for root.
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It takes time. The OTA will likely roll out over a few weeks. Once your imei is flagged you'll get the ota when the device checks in again.
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you could try a manual check in or installing the update manually.
dial *#*#2432546#*#* to do a manual check in (didn't work for me, but give it a try anyways)
edit: follow this thread to update manually --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056062
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you could try a manual check in or installing the update manually.
dial *#*#2432546#*#* to do a manual check in (didn't work for me, but give it a try anyways)
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That has never worked for me. Does it actually work for anyone?
Thanks folks. I'll wait a few days before looking at a manual update. Or until the bug happens too often. It rather freaked me out at first and then I found that this is a common bug on certain versions of the phone.
The "search button firing on its own" bug is NOT fixed in the latest OTA
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=49e8ca84071d51a4&hl=en
I still have it and so do half a dozen or more people in the thread that got this whole thing started.
I know "Voice Search" bug has already penetrated the blogosphere ecochamber, and it is therefore useless for me to continue to correct people on semantics, but the Voice Search app just happens to be tied to a long-press of the search button so occasionally it pops up when this bug occurs. If "compose new text message" is tied to that event, you will see it and not Voice Search.. its the hardware search button that fires in low 3G areas that is the bug. Voice Search the app is completely unrelated other than most people have it tied to long-press of the hardware search button... ok, off my soap box
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That has never worked for me. Does it actually work for anyone?
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I have no idea lol. I just figured the op could see if it works for him.
like I said, I'm not going to force an update, if I wanted it that bad I'll flash it from recovery. Now that I know what this is about I see that the update doesn't fix the problem anyway so why update? It will likely just cause more trouble. Turning off data is a crappy work around. I'll give it just enough time to get fixed by google where I can still take this back and then never look at a Samsung ever again. That's what I said about the SGS but I got the N on a direct swap so I tried it and am already disappointed.
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you could try a manual check in or installing the update manually.
dial *#*#2432546#*#* to do a manual check in (didn't work for me, but give it a try anyways)
edit: follow this thread to update manually --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056062
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I've used this successfully. It's how I got 2.3.6 on Friday morning and got the link to post in the forums
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like I said, I'm not going to force an update, if I wanted it that bad I'll flash it from recovery. Now that I know what this is about I see that the update doesn't fix the problem anyway so why update? It will likely just cause more trouble. Turning off data is a crappy work around. I'll give it just enough time to get fixed by google where I can still take this back and then never look at a Samsung ever again. That's what I said about the SGS but I got the N on a direct swap so I tried it and am already disappointed.
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Ok, there is an update and yes it takes time for every IMEI to be loaded into Google's system for dispatch.
Your options are:
1. Force update by using checkin and hope it works
2. Flash the update that's floating around this forum
Why update? Well, I have read the huge thread on google about the voice search bug and ... wait for it ... this OTA doesn't address it.
So, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. It breaks tethering anyway.
By the way, although Samsung manufactured the hardware, as you know, it's purely managed by google. So if you have a beef, take it up with google, not Samsung. I've owned the SGSII and hated it. Returned to the Nexus S in a flash. It's so much better, IMO.
Phones are a very personal thing. If you have a hate for Samsung and the Nexus S is roped into that hate, 2.3.6 will do nothing for you. I'd recommend leaving Sammy for good and seek happiness elsewhere (where there are also issues and bugs...no phone is perfect).
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Ok, there is an update and yes it takes time for every IMEI to be loaded into Google's system for dispatch.
Your options are:
1. Force update by using checkin and hope it works
2. Flash the update that's floating around this forum
Why update? Well, I have read the huge thread on google about the voice search bug and ... wait for it ... this OTA doesn't address it.
So, I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. It breaks tethering anyway.
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Then there is no reason to force an update. Not one. In fact it breaks more than it fixes. 12 more days of this and it goes back. I'm not going to go with the manufacturer route and I know that Google won't talk to me about it.
100 pages of the same issue in one post with many of them being told they are the first to report it tells me all I need to know.
By the way, although Samsung manufactured the hardware, as you know, it's purely managed by google. So if you have a beef, take it up with google, not Samsung. I've owned the SGSII and hated it. Returned to the Nexus S in a flash. It's so much better, IMO.
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I'm pissed at Google for sure but Sammy isn't off the hook yet. Why the same code doesn't do this on other phones and also seems to infect Canadian phones more than others says to me there is more to this than just Google code. The original SGS was a disaster until they finally replaced the pb and I flashed it properly. Now it is fine but thought I would have a better time with the N. Three times back for warranty is a bad track record. And this one might be making a trip back too.
Phones are a very personal thing. If you have a hate for Samsung and the Nexus S is roped into that hate, 2.3.6 will do nothing for you. I'd recommend leaving Sammy for good and seek happiness elsewhere (where there are also issues and bugs...no phone is perfect).
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yep, my personal opinion is that Samsung has too many issues to make up for what it does do well. And google has zero customer service, this isn't the only issue I have that the robot alone will never fix.
Anyway, I'm done with this topic. I'll wait to see if a definitive fix comes or not.
Fair enough, but I still don't understand your beef with not receiving the 2.3.6 OTA instantaneously. It takes days to roll out to every Nexus S in the world.
I'm just not sure why you are all upset that it didn't arrive the moment it hit the news. Can't you just wait a few days (less than 12 for sure) and install when it's pushed to you?
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Fair enough, but I still don't understand your beef with not receiving the 2.3.6 OTA instantaneously. It takes days to roll out to every Nexus S in the world.
I'm just not sure why you are all upset that it didn't arrive the moment it hit the news. Can't you just wait a few days (less than 12 for sure) and install when it's pushed to you?
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whoa there sparky. I haven't complained one bit about an OTA being slow. Not one word. I asked about OTA and if it takes time to roll out. Actually I wasn't even terribly upset about the bug until I read that the updates won't fix it and I might be waiting a very long time. That thread that I've now found started in May.
Yes I can wait a few days but I expect to wait months like I did for the SGS to be fixed. THEN I'll be pissed off or rather I won't because I won't have the thing if it takes THAt long. A few days I can deal with.
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whoa there sparky. I haven't complained one bit about an OTA being slow. Not one word. I asked about OTA and if it takes time to roll out. Actually I wasn't even terribly upset about the bug until I read that the updates won't fix it and I might be waiting a very long time. That thread that I've now found started in May.
Yes I can wait a few days but I expect to wait months like I did for the SGS to be fixed. THEN I'll be pissed off or rather I won't because I won't have the thing if it takes THAt long. A few days I can deal with.
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Sparky? No need to go there kiddo.
Anyway, I have bad news for you. 2.3.6 doesn't fix the voice search bug.
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=49e8ca84071d51a4&hl=en
By the way, it's a google managed phone, so you will get 2.3.6 soon. It's not like Samsung grabs the release, adds bloatware and jacks up the rom like they do with their managed phones (i.e. Galaxy S).
Any other Android phone you leave for the Nexus S will mean loooong wait times for official releases.
Good luck in your journey.
I thought you read the thread, it isn't very long. Others have said and I repeated the big news about 2.3.6 not fixing the problem and causing tethering issues and who knows what else. That's why the OTA is a moot point. I won't be flashing it anyway as it turns out. So I'll go wherever I want including buying phones like I've always done which means root and rom, I know all about carrier's and manufacturer's history. The N is looking like the same deal.
Now I'm really done. No need for a reply. goodnight.
I'll reply anyway and you will read it anyway.
I'm not sure what your purpose of this thread was. Yes I read it.
You asked if it takes time to receive the update. Many answered yes.
You then said you would wait a few days (posted today) and if it wasn't OTA'd, you'd go download it.
You then said you won't force an update and if you wanted it that bad you'd flash recovery.
You then expressed your disappointment with the Nexus S.
You mentioned your frustrations with a completely different Samsung phone, the Galaxy S (not the Nexus S).
You then said Samsung has too many issues to make up for anything it does well.
You then called out Google for having zero customer service and stated you will wait to see if there is a definitive fix for your issue.
Lastly, you said the OTA and flashing the ROM is a moot point and went to bed.
When I put all of this into a calculator, the result that's spat out is:
Get an iPhone. Android isn't for you.
(outside of this and re-reading your posts, I have no idea what you want out of this thread)
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(outside of this and re-reading your posts, I have no idea what you want out of this thread)
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i'll read that much. now stfu, you aren't helping.
iphone, that's funny
Maybe we can help. I have several theories regarding people that are are having issues.
1. People do not read or do not understand what they are reading regarding instructions. This has happened to me, so I am not calling people out.
2. Restoring apps and settings from Google. This is a cool feature concept wise, but I believe google has created more problems by allowing people to restore apps and settings across different versions of android.
3. Titanium backup. Same issue as above. I personally love the program, but it has limitations. I believe many are restoring data and in some cases system info from previous roms.
4. Defective batteries. I firmly believe that screen of death while charging is a battery issue.
5. Pushing their hardware beyond its stable limits. It is fun to rack up big scores on benchmarks, but it can lead to instability. Not all hardware is created equal.
For those that have ongoing issues, I would love to help. I am not guru and I am constantly learning new things, but many of us can help with the basics.
When you ask a question, please let us know what rom you are using and what baseband you are using. Let us know what you have tried to correct your issues. The more info you provide, the better chance you will receive an answer that corrects the issue.
Like many, I am tired of seeing the same old questions again and again, but many of those people are new to android or the G2x and so I encourage patience. We need to help our fellow G2x users and make this forum the envy of the board.
I am relying on my fellow xda members to chip in and help those with major issues. I know this happens already, but lets step it up a notch.
I will help too
been around since the g1 and pretty savvy (no coding) but hacking/flashing/fixing/troubleshooting is my forte.
+1 on the OP.
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This is my first smartphone. Gave up my company provided BB for an honest to goodness smartphone. I don't think I have a "bad" G2X but I don't think I have a perfect one either. Probably on par with what 90% of others have I'd guess. I get occasional reboots, have had to pull the battery a time or two. Nothing more drastic than what I had to do with any BB.
I really don't get the hate for this phone (I do see a bunch of lazies that don't know how to; A: READ, B: Follow instruction), but conversely I don't get the adoration either. What makes it so great? I see "ZOMG SOOOO FAST" comments all the time. I don't find it blazing fast (maybe because it's my first?) but it's not slow (minus the occasional slow-down).
I must say I'm looking forward to an official ICS. Hopefully an honest to goodness dual-core OS that our devs can further improve upon.
G2X=Good Phone.
sidenote: Google desperately needs to improve their email client for business useage.
Dr. Bogenbroom said:
This is my first smartphone. Gave up my company provided BB for an honest to goodness smartphone. I don't think I have a "bad" G2X but I don't think I have a perfect one either. Probably on par with what 90% of others have I'd guess. I get occasional reboots, have had to pull the battery a time or two. Nothing more drastic than what I had to do with any BB.
I really don't get the hate for this phone (I do see a bunch of lazies that don't know how to; A: READ, B: Follow instruction), but conversely I don't get the adoration either. What makes it so great? I see "ZOMG SOOOO FAST" comments all the time. I don't find it blazing fast (maybe because it's my first?) but it's not slow (minus the occasional slow-down).
I must say I'm looking forward to an official ICS. Hopefully an honest to goodness dual-core OS that our devs can further improve upon.
G2X=Good Phone.
sidenote: Google desperately needs to improve their email client for business useage.
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Something I found to improve the speed of the interface is Spare Parts. It does not change benchmarks, but makes the phone feel much more responsive. Set all the animations to fast in the options.
The problem here is that there really are defective g2x's out there. A small portion of the problems could undoubtedly be user error or as you say. But the vast majority of the original issues were because of defective phones. Period.
I got multiples bad ones. I finally got a refurbed one that was awesome. Then when I broke the screen on that one recently, my (brand new) replacement has performed PERFECTLY as well.
I did nothing different on any of them. Nothing. (Although I have not rooted this new one...it's got the updated oftware).
But it's purrrfect!
This is why I'm now mostly a lurker here. I've nothing to complain about. I love this phone. And I also got a Sensation. Didn't like it as much and sold it.
ickster said:
The problem here is that there really are defective g2x's out there. A small portion of the problems could undoubtedly be user error or as you say. But the vast majority of the original issues were because of defective phones. Period.
I got multiples bad ones. I finally got a refurbed one that was awesome. Then when I broke the screen on that one recently, my (brand new) replacement has performed PERFECTLY as well.
I did nothing different on any of them. Nothing. (Although I have not rooted this new one...it's got the updated oftware).
But it's purrrfect!
This is why I'm now mostly a lurker here. I've nothing to complain about. I love this phone. And I also got a Sensation. Didn't like it as much and sold it.
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hey ickster. I know what you are saying. I was just hoping to address some the the current problems and present a list of things I know caused me issues. I exchanged my first phone purchased the day of release because of reboots. At this point I think a lot of the issues are user error. I actually have 4 G2x's. My wife and I each have one and I gave a pair away to my two best employees. All four are running flawlessly now after some tweaking. Day after day of thread after thread about problems that can probably be rectified with a few simple steps was making me nuts.
I just want to make this forum the best I can. Maybe I am going about it in the wrong manner. I thought I would give it a shot.
ickster said:
The problem here is that there really are defective g2x's out there. A small portion of the problems could undoubtedly be user error or as you say. But the vast majority of the original issues were because of defective phones. Period.
I got multiples bad ones. I finally got a refurbed one that was awesome. Then when I broke the screen on that one recently, my (brand new) replacement has performed PERFECTLY as well.
I did nothing different on any of them. Nothing. (Although I have not rooted this new one...it's got the updated oftware).
But it's purrrfect!
This is why I'm now mostly a lurker here. I've nothing to complain about. I love this phone. And I also got a Sensation. Didn't like it as much and sold it.
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I got a refurb that was acting wonky from the get go, did a factory reset and its the honestly the best one yet.
jcbofkc said:
1. People do not read or do not understand what they are reading regarding instructions. This has happened to me, so I am not calling people out.
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Of course.
jcbofkc said:
2. Restoring apps and settings from Google. This is a cool feature concept wise, but I believe google has created more problems by allowing people to restore apps and settings across different versions of android.
3. Titanium backup. Same issue as above. I personally love the program, but it has limitations. I believe many are restoring data and in some cases system info from previous roms.
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I've NEVER seen google restore any of my data. Not one iota. I don't think the feature was there when I had the G1 or MyTouch 3G. On my Vibrant, I always ticked the box hoping I'd at least get my wifi passwords, but alas no.
Titanium backup works fine, as long as you don't try to migrate system data. I've NEVER had an issue with it. I even do move data for News and Weather app which "counts" as system data, as well as Wifi passwords, because I have way too danged many of them NOT to move it. As far as moving user apps/data, have never had any issues other than market items not attaching properly.
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4. Defective batteries. I firmly believe that screen of death while charging is a battery issue.
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Maybe. I was having screen of death using MIUI, and when I switched back to an LG build it went away.
jcbofkc said:
5. Pushing their hardware beyond its stable limits. It is fun to rack up big scores on benchmarks, but it can lead to instability. Not all hardware is created equal.
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CERTAINLY. This is the biggest issue. Undervolted kernels, overclocked kernels, etc. When I had my Vibrant, it couldn't handle even the slightest hint of an overclock without issues. And, of course, the issues wouldn't show up right away, so it was easy to hope it wasn't due to the overclock. But it was. It could undervolt all day long, however. Other phones of the same make were just the opposite. Dunno about the G2X, but that's why manufacturers set things as conservatively as they do -- to take into account the variances in the manufacturing process. Those variances can be a benefit to the crafty, but you can never DEPEND on it to not introduce instability.
jcbofkc said:
When you ask a question, please let us know what rom you are using and what baseband you are using. Let us know what you have tried to correct your issues.
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I'm curious how many of those with ongoing issues are running the old baseband. I have the July baseband, and always have as I just bought my phone. But if someone who was rooted before the official LG update never got the baseband update, that could be an issue.
jcbofkc said:
Like many, I am tired of seeing the same old questions again and again, but many of those people are new to android or the G2x and so I encourage patience. We need to help our fellow G2x users and make this forum the envy of the board.
I am relying on my fellow xda members to chip in and help those with major issues. I know this happens already, but lets step it up a notch.
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Still learning the G2X ecosystem. A few differences from the Vibrant, and a much quieter forum overall. Strangely for a US only released phone, lots of posters from outside the US. Not sure why?
Some of the repeated "over and over" questions have to do with lack of a good all-in-one FAQ I think. There's a thread that lists a few key threads, but some aren't on it, and some info just isn't presented super clearly. No offense to Mr. Clown (the moderator that maintains the FAQ thread), but there's just a lot of info you can't get from that thread that really should be there. For the "one and only, don't ask" sticky, it's not the best. How could it be, when the moderator that maintains it doesn't even have a G2X? It's merely a list of links suggested by forum members, and there's no experience shared there that's helpful to newbies.
There's not even an XDA wiki on this phone that I can find... Maybe that would help -- I might be talked into contributing to that.
The majority of problems with the phone at launch were related to a badly programmed OS by LG. The GB update fixed almost all of the related problems. I have minimal screen bleed that can only be seen in a dark room. I can live with that.
Awesome Post, I bought my g2x the day it came april 20, 11 and i never had any problems posted in xda developers beside the backlit bleeding around the corners which is not really a big issue for me. It is really an awesome device. I use hdmi to watch my netflix movies or even to play games on my hdtv, everything performs flawlessly and the battery last a day in moderate use and 2 days in slight use. I think thats pretty good for a dual core smartphone. The only thing i am not happy is the support it got from lg. The gingerbread update took away awesome camera app and the signal bars didnt work according to the connectivity. I think the gingerbread build was incomplete. Waiting for the ICS on my g2x. I get a unexpected reboot probably once in 2 weeks or some which is mainly because of the extensive multitasking and lack of ram, i know 512 is not less however the hd games and livewallpapers consumes huge lot of ram. so those seldom unexpected reboot does make sense as i never switch off my divice. I think it is still an awesome device. The tegra really has some potential, you can play shadowgun to figure out the gpu capability of g2x.
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@OP I agree with the principle behind what you said, but isn't that exaclty what this whole xda forum is about in the first place, users helping each other out? I'm not trying to put your idea down, but just saying its nothing new really. Maybe I misunderstood what you said and if so, then my apologies.
The problem you identified in #1 is exactly correct -- people don't read or don't understand what they read. They get ahead of themselves and start doing stuff to their phones without understanding the potential consequences if something goes wrong. Then they freak out and instead of searching for a solution to their own problem they just post a new thread saying "ZOMG!!!! Plz help!!! Plz!!!!!!!!!!!!" I've read several threads like that and then found the answer to their question literally 2 threads down.
Anyway, I'm starting to digress. You make a very good point and ideally people will read and follow. Sadly, and realistically, they wont.
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I have to post a serious "thank you!" to all the people who take the time to come here and help people like me.
Friday I rooted my HTC ONE S. Saturday I installed a new ROM (Miui) and had issues with the WiFi. Long story short, I installed 2 other ROMs and had the same issue. During the day, I somehow (stupid, I know) managed to completely erase everything on my phone - ROM and all. I tried for hours to read everything here that I could and fix it. At one point, I was certain I'd have to just go get a new phone because I had obviously completely screwed mine. But it's hard for me to just give up on a challenge.
During this process, I never had to register here and never had to post a question - search feature is great. Then last night, I finally got it working again. Not only that, but my phone works better now than before I rooted it. It's smoother, faster, more useful. Plus, ever since I got the phone, it's always had a hard time connecting to my home wifi. Now it doesn't.
The point to all of this is that if it weren't for all of you knowledgeable folks coming here and answering questions of people like me, then people like me would be in a lot of trouble and would have to settle for an otherwise bland Android experience.
So -- thanks to all of you!
david251 said:
I have to post a serious "thank you!" to all the people who take the time to come here and help people like me.
Friday I rooted my HTC ONE S. Saturday I installed a new ROM (Miui) and had issues with the WiFi. Long story short, I installed 2 other ROMs and had the same issue. During the day, I somehow (stupid, I know) managed to completely erase everything on my phone - ROM and all. I tried for hours to read everything here that I could and fix it. At one point, I was certain I'd have to just go get a new phone because I had obviously completely screwed mine. But it's hard for me to just give up on a challenge.
During this process, I never had to register here and never had to post a question - search feature is great. Then last night, I finally got it working again. Not only that, but my phone works better now than before I rooted it. It's smoother, faster, more useful. Plus, ever since I got the phone, it's always had a hard time connecting to my home wifi. Now it doesn't.
The point to all of this is that if it weren't for all of you knowledgeable folks coming here and answering questions of people like me, then people like me would be in a lot of trouble and would have to settle for an otherwise bland Android experience.
So -- thanks to all of you!
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I agree with you completely but not that they want their names mentioned, it would not hurt to mention them or the ones you remember or hit their thanks button cuz I too have had the greatest help by many members but 2 in my case of rooting for almost a week and a half.
Since you're new, here's a friendly tip. You don't need to make a thread with thanks. You can just the thanks button and help others wherever possible.
No "Thank you"-Threads. Use Thanks-Button individually then the ppl that helped you know that they did