[Q] Dropped calls? - Sharp Aquos Crystal

Has anyone experienced dropped/ended calls with the Aquos Crystal? The phone has a screen lock feature that's supposed to prevent inadvertent call termination but there's an "End Call" button that might be able to be maneuvered to end the call by moving the phone on your face while talking. I love the phone but what good is it if I can't use it as a phone? And yes, I'm barred up and it's not a network problem. I've talked to Sharp support without much gratification. Suggestions appreciated.

I have personally not experienced any dropped calls on my aquos through boost mobile, I do know that I experienced terrible data lag times due to the phone being programmed to run to a proxy. You can change it to improve 3g data speeds (pretty sure 4g does not go through proxy) and load times (YouTube especially works after this, before I had extreme long wait times) you can access the menu to change it by dialing ##3282# on your dialer. You will need msl number to gain access to menu, long as its activated call boost and they'll give it to you no fuss. And change the settings. I'd Advise read a lot about it first, also write down any value before you change it, in case you misconfigure it you can fix it. How this might pertain to you is that your call is all over data (that's why 4g supports HD voice) so removing the proxy could remove your problem worst case scenario is you might not fix your problem but improve 3g speeds lol, as a temporary solution/test you can disable mobile data to force it not to send it over data and see if the problem persists.
Hope this helps best of luck
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Be advised that sum of the values you input will be based off of location as I said please read into not like one quick change will fix everyones speeds and sum might already be close to where your call is being routed through so you might not notice a difference. Sprint does not run through a proxy this will only work on boost virgin or other sprint based carriers that route you through proxies, this will also work on other phones, be advised, I will repeat again write down all original values before you change them in case you get undesirable results.

Tedd's Droid Tools "In-Call Screen Guard"
Give the utility in the title a shot.
Apparently I'm not allowed to post links as a lurking user. Lame. Search for it on the Play Store.
I found that my phone kept "dropping" calls because my ear was pressing keys on the touch screen while I was speaking... Leading to ended calls, speaker phone, etc. Very frustrating. Disable all features of this app except the "Screen Guard". This app makes you long press a button your ear shouldn't press if you use the top of the phone to listen to access controls during a call.
The problem, I think, is that the light sensor on the front of the phone is at the bottom along with the mic... But since it's not jammed against your face during a call (unless you smush the bottom of the phone into your chin, I guess), the phone's screen is on during a call. Or at least mine was.
Hope this helps. It solved my similar problem.

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picking up the phone takes time

I have the german T-Mobile MDA-Pro with D1. (whytf can't I specifly that in my profile ?) I experience some strange thing with it. When I pick up the phone when someone calls me (by pressing the green phone button) it takes a while until the other side can hear me.
So whenever I answer a call (by pressing that green phone button) I will have to wait 5-8 seconds after the buttonpress until I say something or else the other side wont hear what I say and still thinks I havent answered the phone yet.
Yes! indead...I've got the same problem. is it a software bug?
I too have the same problem, and sometimes it hangs up the call even when I press the green button.
I've posted before and everyone has said 'Use the search'...I have and can't find anything relevent (don't think the search facility of this is very good).
Can someone PLEASE point us.
I really do miss the speed and efficiency of my XDA2s!
I have had some experience of this, it does delay mine was worse before I got rid of all th O2 tat, it is now liveable with, however it is cutting off when I press the answer button !!! OR IS IT after conducting tests using another mobile I found out that
1) the phone does not take very long before O2 divert the call to Voicemail
2) the phone starts ringing long before you know anything about it (its worse if the phone is asleep) it can be a good few seconds before it makes any indication noises
3) it carries on playing the ringtone after the call has been diverted which gives the impression that pressing the answer button is futile.
I have talked to the technical suppport of t-mobile germany and they told me they era aware of this issue and they will be releasing an update in Q12006 that will resolve this issue.
I have talked to the technical suppport of t-mobile germany and they told me they are aware of this issue and they will be releasing an update in Q12006 that will resolve this issue.
I too have this problem and for the moment while i await any future fixes from O2 or others, i am using the following short-term fix; Under phone settings I have changed the delay period before calls are forwarded to ansafone if unanswered (this works on O2 anywa). One problem with this is that callers may give up before they are diverted to ansafone if you set the delay too long
did this really resolve the issue I was talking about in my initial post ? (that when I pick up the phone by pressing the green button the caller can not hear me for the fist 10 seconds )
I have XDA Exec and kept getting confused why my GF always sounded confused and puzzled when I answered the phone, Id say "hello" and she would wait a while, then say "Hello? you there?"
I never realised it was MY phone that was cutting off my voice at the start of the call.
In regards to the delay ringing, and answering etc, I am giving all my friends instructions to bloody well keep ringing! I turn answerphone off normally as my phone is always on. If you want to speak to me, keep ringing till i answer, if I dont want to talk, ill reject the call.
Why ring twice and hang up? I could be doing anything that takes more than 2 seconds to get that damn phone out of my pocket, get it out the case, open it, see who is calling, press the button, damn, missed call.
Same problem here. I am seriously thinking about using this as just a PDA. I don't think it's practical to use a phone that only works some times. Somebody on HoFo said that the Universal isn't meant to be used as a phone, it can, but it isn't meant to be. I'm starting to agree.
I just like the idea of not having to carry around a phone AND a pda. I kind of hoped that's what the universal offers. But it kind of looks like it doesn't ...
Its a great phone when used as a hands free device, answers almost straight away, and has great volume unlike most hands free - my callers also comment that the line quality is excellent even if a few metres away from the phone.
I do always feel stupid though when using the phone as a standard phone, would feel more comfy putting a brick to my head.
I use the old phone ringer as my incomming call notifictaion and I hear my phone in plenty of time. The standard o2 incoming notification sound was useless. I don't know what T Mobile have but might be worth trying a different notification sound.
Cheers
I will have to wait 5-8 seconds after the buttonpress until I say something or else the other side wont hear what I say and still thinks I havent answered the phone yet
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Did anybody found a solution for this? this is very annoying.
Agreed, its just ridiculously slow - I worry whether or not I've hung up on people too, it takes a good few seconds before the line is actually dropped, let alone for the interface to update.
I've stopped using the "suspend" option and the phone seems to work like you'd expect (even on a cheap cell phone!). But the battery life is suffereing. Hopefully my new spare battery should be here soon.
I've stopped using the "suspend" option and the phone seems to work like you'd expect
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You mean I should walk around with some spare batteries in my pockets. :wink:
I think my pockets are too small for so many things.
Does anybody knows if this problem is known to HTC? Is there going to be an update?
It isn't possible that a phone doesn't act like a phone in these features that are already working 100 years. I want to pick up my phone and talk immediatly
By the way how do I switch off the "suspend" mode?
What is the "suspend" mode and how do I switch it off?
Look at Settings>Systems Tab>Power>Advanced Tab
Uncheck to "Turn off device if not used.."
This will stop the "suspend" mode
eeek ! Now I know why I would need an extra battery ....

dropped calls with 8125 phones using direct push

We've implemented several 8125 phones in our office and they are all experiencing the same intermittent problem. Multiple times a call would come in and after you pick up, there is only dead air on the other end. We are running the official cingular 2.25 rom with direct push enabled to use with our exchange server. I'd like to get rid our blackberrys and move to a direct push solution but all my users are crying about this issue. Also, they claim that downloading blackberry messages did not turn off the voice function or it was at least less apparent. Is this something I can fix/tweak or just a weakness of this phone and GPRS.
Same problem here!!! Any help would be greatly appreciated.
-John
there are some other threads about dropped calls with certain applications running that auto connect to the net.
i use summiters rom, and have not once had a problem with pushmail causing a disconnect, however, some apps such as agile messenger do.
you might want to search around a bit and see if you can narrow it down to something besides pushmail, or perhaps try a different rom to see if it is in fact somehow pushmail.
Example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/vie...&start=0&sid=1081c500ea1b7b17ce4472ab37e0d10c
jmel said:
there are some other threads about dropped calls with certain applications running that auto connect to the net.
i use summiters rom, and have not once had a problem with pushmail causing a disconnect, however, some apps such as agile messenger do.
you might want to search around a bit and see if you can narrow it down to something besides pushmail, or perhaps try a different rom to see if it is in fact somehow pushmail.
Example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/vie...&start=0&sid=1081c500ea1b7b17ce4472ab37e0d10c
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Actually the problem is a little different. The calls aren't being dropped after the voice connection is made. It happens before the connection when there is an incomming call and the phone is tring to switch from the directpush datastream over to voice. When you answer the phone, there is only dead air on the other end. I had this happen to me twice last night. I think the problem is with cingular's network not properly handing over the call to the phone after the phone is able to accept the call. If you call your cell phone while you are syncing or downloading something you can actually hear this switch over take place from another phone. The first 3 or 4 rings are just happening on the cingular end and not even reaching the phone. You'll hear a click (this is where the actual switch over takes place) and the rings will sound quiter and will actually be contacting the cell phone. Even though direct push isn't "always on" and only syncs on changes, I think it's intrusive enough to disrupt the voice capability of these phones. Note, we are all running stock cingular 2.25 roms. As far as I know, this rom has only been available since June 19th so I doubt there are a lot of people running this in an enterprise email environment (unless people out there are using hacked roms in the workplace). Whether this is a cingular/htc/microsoft problem is unclear, but I'm not sure this product is ready for business use.
Concur: this isn't the "dropped calls" problem. I've had this same thing happen too: pick up the call and there's just dead air. I've been playing with this myself and it may also be related to hitting the "answer" softkey instead of the green phone button. I've had lots of problems if I picked up the call using the "answer" softkey. So far, everything's been great since I changed over to using the green phone button.
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Concur: this isn't the "dropped calls" problem. I've had this same thing happen too: pick up the call and there's just dead air. I've been playing with this myself and it may also be related to hitting the "answer" softkey instead of the green phone button. I've had lots of problems if I picked up the call using the "answer" softkey. So far, everything's been great since I changed over to using the green phone button.
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Yeah, I definately have been hitting answer on the screen instead of hitting the green button...I'll see if that changes anything
[quote="Sleuth255" it may also be related to hitting the "answer" softkey instead of the green phone button. I've had lots of problems if I picked up the call using the "answer" softkey.[/quote]Wow. I've had this problem for quite a while, but I just thought it was a dropped call in the network. It never occurred to me that this could be a problem with my phone, let alone that the problem's potentially so easy to solve.
MANY THANKS!

Sprint Mogul "dink" sounds

In hte last month or so I notice that I have a noise "Dink" when I use my phone. This is either thru history button it dinks to redial some one that earlier called me it dinks... any ideas this can drive me crazy... I checked all of my settings and cannot find a setting or reason why it does this.
Thanks
Chuck
PAE
PineAppleExpress said:
In hte last month or so I notice that I have a noise "Dink" when I use my phone. This is either thru history button it dinks to redial some one that earlier called me it dinks... any ideas this can drive me crazy... I checked all of my settings and cannot find a setting or reason why it does this.
Thanks
Chuck
PAE
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I have also been plagued by a mysterious 'dink' sound. I haven't taken the time to properly nail down the cause but if you change your devices' sound profile you may find that the 'dink' will stop....
It hasn't bothered me enough to concentrate on but I would be interested in learning the root cause.
---- oh, it may also be related to whether a bluetooth headset is 'engaged' or not.
Cheers
Imm-o
I am in the same boat. Mine just started about a week ago. The "dink" occurs for me when I hit talk (hard key) when calling someone and when ending a call with the end hard key. It also happens when I use the end hard key to go back to the today screen. I noticed previously (before the "dink" appeared)that there was a subtle noise (quiet beep) when performing these functions, and now it seems to be exaggerated into the "dink" noise. Also, recently my phone started going to standby when I would connect to a call. This started at the same time as the "dink" noise. Strangely, now the phone does not go to standby anymore, but still has that aweful noise. It is slightly irritating.
I have recently upgraded S2U2, S2P, added UI Tweak & Opera Mini. I'm not sure if it really has anything to do with those programs, but thought I would mention it.
I haven't changed any things setting or uploaded any programs. What is strange I went thru all my settings and listened for the same sound and it is not on the list at all. So its a self generated sound. Irritating at the best. So whom on this forums can think of a fix? I know its a Sprint plot to take over our phones..... hehehehehehe
Chuck
PAE
Likewise, pisses me off too. I press buttons by mistake and my phone keeps making the same noise...but it kind of warns me that i hit something when I didnt plan to...still annoying
I think immorion is right. I had it too. Turned off bluetooth for a while, no more 'dink'.

Searched WIKI and posts, think it's posessed

My phone with no change and with every rom is now doing the following.
1. Instead of alarm going off, it calls back the person that last called me at the time the alarm was sapposed to have gone off... sometimes.
2. Calls last call dialed at random often. No specific time of day or number, it just picks a recently dialed or call recieved number, and calls it.
3. Not sure if it's my cheek, but it looooves to put calls on hold as soon as i anwer or in the begening of the call.
4. Any slight touch or fast movement or large breeze over the bottom buttons (mostly noticed on the 4 way) it will call a person.
5. It can never find a 3g network and wants to know if I would like to make a voice cal instead. That's on any call that's not on my sbp favorites.
I know the answer to many other questions, but these are the ones that concern me most that just started out of the blue and i can't find anything other than the mention of one person here saying his phone calls his wife in the middle of the night. I feel the pain.
Any ideas? thinking of going iphone 2.0. Got most the stuff i use and it's stable. But i LOVE the qwerty and would really rather keep this hermes.
Any help is much appreciated.
Thanks everyone,
Joe
oh yeah, and the alarm clock, birthdays, and appts change days and times then go back to the correct times and days. Does this about once a day.
Thanks,
Joe
Ref issues 1-4
My guess is a switch on the D/pad is not releasing correctly/fully and is causing an intermittent contact at the slightest movement or sound. I think you guessed that already.
So anyway - to rule out a software fault you could backup and do a hard reset and test before restoring the backup.
If that fails - assume a hardware fault.
Possible things to check - would require dismantling.
remove the d/pad. Cgeck the buttons for visible movement/any sign of poor contact and release.
If all appears fine then re-assembly will automatically have caused the d/pad connector to be re-seated (another possible cause of the issue - loose connection).
If the problem remains, my best guess for a fix would be d/pad board replacement.
Mike

HD2 Dropping calls

Hi guys, this is my first post - very exciting.
I've had the HD2 for 3 weeks now and I love it. The only issue I have is with it dropping calls. I don't think it handles the handover from cell to cell very well but that's not my main issue as it happened from time to time on other phones too. My main query is with the clever accelerometer related functions. According to the manual, during a call if you put it face down it activates the speaker. Mine just ends the call. I think that it is getting confused during calls if I move and cutting me off. Done two hard resets but no joy. Does anyone know how to disable the function either through settings or registry?
I've looked around for quite a while on the forum and can't find what I'm looking for. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Cheers
Dan
PS It has stock O2 ROM, BSB tweaks, etc
Danno320 said:
Hi guys, this is my first post - very exciting.
I've had the HD2 for 3 weeks now and I love it. The only issue I have is with it dropping calls. I don't think it handles the handover from cell to cell very well but that's not my main issue as it happened from time to time on other phones too. My main query is with the clever accelerometer related functions. According to the manual, during a call if you put it face down it activates the speaker. Mine just ends the call. I think that it is getting confused during calls if I move and cutting me off. Done two hard resets but no joy. Does anyone know how to disable the function either through settings or registry?
I've looked around for quite a while on the forum and can't find what I'm looking for. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Cheers
Dan
PS It has stock O2 ROM, BSB tweaks, etc
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In terms of dropping calls, it is usually due to the handover sequence between cellsites, rather than the handset itself.
I'm guessing you are on O2? If so, PM me your location and I'll get my "inside contact" to take a look at any outstanding issues there.
I must admit, I've not used that accelerometer feature yet, but I have turned it on. (Under Settings -> Sound & Display -> Ring and Notifications)
Erm.. This might sound like a dumb post but I was having problems with call disconnection whilst in the middle of calls. I discovered the problem - I'm LEFT HANDED!
When I used the device I held it in my right hand and type/operate with my left. When I held the phone to my right ear to have a conversation I was occasionaly touching my cheek with the call-end button and that's how I was getting repeated disconnections - true story.
I am now a practicing ambidextarian...
Thanks for getting back so quickly guys
a practicing ambidextarian eh............ I wish I could breathe underwater! (sorry I couldn't resist it)
I don't think I'm cutting off the call through contact with the screen all the time though but yes I have done it more than once!
Thanks for the info rp-x1. I'm in Settings -> Sound & Display -> Ring and Notifications and the only thing that looks relevant is the 'Quiet ring on pickup' option and I'm not sure it's related. For instance, I got a call early yesterday morning and answered the call in bed. When the wife elbowed me and I turned on my side the phone assumed I was putting it face down and ended the call. I'm looking to disable this function.
Dropping Phone calls even in locked screen state
I am also dropping a alot of calls . Not sure if it is related to face down as the phone is always upright after answring a call. May be the call end button.
Having said that the phone was locked when I received a call today. I moved the slider to answer said "hello", then after 3 seconds it disconnected.
Any ideas?
Thanks
edit: Seems like a proxomity sensor issue, judging by other threads. Will continue to search for a fix/workaround.
htc hd2 dropping calls
Hi everyone,
I have a htc hd2 since 1/2011, love the phone BUT i HATE the dropping calls problem!! Please help. also will upgrade to windows 7 help with this problem.
I hardly use the phone to make calls, so I'm not sure if the calls dropping in the past is any relation, but as stated by Danno320, according to the manual ( i went back looking for this ), turning the phone face-down will activate speakerphone.
This is so exciting... so I tried it a few times.
All it did was to disconnect the calls.
I wonder if the action really does turn the speakerphone on.
Anyone who's tried and succeeded?
I also want to know if there's a solution to this now that I know my phone isn't functioning like what the manual said it should be...

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