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Bad Reception with this phone?

Hi,
Was wondering if anyone got bad reception with their phone. I tried 3 different carriers since I had my ideos, in neither of them I ever had very reliable reception and lately the problem is getting worse. I'm running aurora 4.1a and I loose reception all the time, and the battery drains so quick because it's always looking and looking. My sister, my mum and my dad all have good reception (2 of them with my old carrier and 1 with my current carrier).. I can put my dad's phone (same carrier) next to mine.. he will have full bars with 3g and I'll have no reception at all!!!!!! Then it connects and disconnects again, and so it goes... Anyone having such issues?
Thanks.

Tcm9669 said:
Hi,
Was wondering if anyone got bad reception with their phone. I tried 3 different carriers since I had my ideos, in neither of them I ever had very reliable reception and lately the problem is getting worse. I'm running aurora 4.1a and I loose reception all the time, and the battery drains so quick because it's always looking and looking. My sister, my mum and my dad all have good reception (2 of them with my old carrier and 1 with my current carrier).. I can put my dad's phone (same carrier) next to mine.. he will have full bars with 3g and I'll have no reception at all!!!!!! Then it connects and disconnects again, and so it goes... Anyone having such issues?
Thanks.
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I'm having the same problem, I'm running Aurora ICS. I use to always have good reception everywhere, Then suddenly I've just been unable to. Any help would be great! If I do find out any fixes to the issue myself I will sure let you know.

Good to know that I'm not the only one! Thanks. Hope we find a fix soon.

I've fixed mine now, What I've done is I've gone into Settings > Wireless & Network > Mobile Networks, and scrolled all the way to the bottom, and simply re-registered on the network and selected Use only 2G Data. Mines now working fine with full connection everywhere. However I don't know if our problems are exactly the same, however this is what fixed mine. Sorry if this doesn't help.

I have the same issue. Mine connects to 3G and has good connection, but then it simply disconnects and moves to 2G or reconnects to 3G some time later. That happens pretty frequently and I thought it was an issue with the carrier, but now I am not sure anymore.

Blefish, that is EXACTLY what happens to me, and I tried 3 major carriers in Australia (the only 3 that have their own actual towers). Just after I posted this thread, I happened to do the same thing as IwAsBlack recommended and... so far it seems to work. I have generally better connection and I haven't seen that ugly no reception icon since! Of course, internet browsing will be generally a bit slower but then again, it's better than staring at the phone for 3 minutes until it reconnects just to open Google.

You haven't stated which model you have. I got rid of a Motorola Bravo for at U8800-51 and I have excellent performance over AT&T (US). Crystal clear even with only one bar and I have never had a dropped call.

Have the same issue on any ROM with any mobile network in Belarus. Can't use 2G as recommended above 'cos of a huge use of mobile internet for some net-radio.
Sorry for bad Eng.

Its a U8800 Q&A forum, I didn't think that I had to state the version since I have a U8800.
Yesterday I tested and kept an eye on for the whole day! The reception since changing to 2G only has been AWESOME! Only had a drop out when I was in the subway (of course!) but aisde from that, I had amazing reception not to mention.. that my phone lasted the whole day with still 15% left!! (3G on, it would have to charge it twice while I'm at work) So, it fixed my reception AND my battery problems.

Tcm9669 said:
Its a U8800 Q&A forum, I didn't think that I had to state the version since I have a U8800.
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FYI, Ideos X5 U8800 describes four different models.

I know it does. What I meant is that I have the Normal U8800 model, so I didn't feel like it was necessary for me to point any variant model number like PRO or 51 or H, because it's STANDARD U8800

So we can make a conclusion that U8800 does not operate well on 3G. I can't switch it myself because I want to use internet too. And I am pretty sure we can't do anything about it, no matter if the problem is in hardware or software.

Blefish said:
So we can make a conclusion that U8800 does not operate well on 3G. I can't switch it myself because I want to use internet too. And I am pretty sure we can't do anything about it, no matter if the problem is in hardware or software.
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Mate, if you switch to 2G you will still be able to browse the internet! It will only be a LITTLE bit slower, better than having constant disconnection!!! I constantly use the internet to sync my gmail, send free texts, browse the net and a bunch of other stuff.. works even better on 2G with constant reception, not to mention the benefit of the phone battery lasting a whole day (AND still have internet).. so switch to 2G and you will like it... still good internet only with better reception

Same issue
Having same issue when using GSM/WCDMA auto or preferred modes. works normal on GSM network only.
Even when I have no signal of 3g, gsm is working in the background.
problem arises when I have a call, 3g signal drops to minmimun, after the call phone tries to reconnect with the 3g signal but drops the GSM signal in the process.
Try this , as soon as you disconnect the call, try to call yourself from other at that instant only. Your phone will be shown unreachable because phone drops the GSM signals.

rdagar said:
Having same issue when using GSM/WCDMA auto or preferred modes. works normal on GSM network only.
Even when I have no signal of 3g, gsm is working in the background.
problem arises when I have a call, 3g signal drops to minmimun, after the call phone tries to reconnect with the 3g signal but drops the GSM signal in the process.
Try this , as soon as you disconnect the call, try to call yourself from other at that instant only. Your phone will be shown unreachable because phone drops the GSM signals.
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Mine works on wcdma, but that is because i have the radio.
Sent from my U8800-51

Samsung Galaxy S4 Call Drop and Network Issues

Hi All,
I have been facing major call dropping issues on my new Samsung Galaxy S4 which i previously thought to be a problem with my new postpaid connection. but later on searching realized this to be a bug which many others are facing world wide. I couldn't find any proper solution to it other than this.
What is did is change in settings>connections>more networks>mobile network>network mode> then select gsm only. Have been using it for 2 days now and seems the issue is resolved.
Might help others.

This isn't a fix, why would I run my phone only in 2G / Edge mode... for a 3G/4G device???
There is something strange going on here, I've replicated this issue on 3 different carriers in 3 different countries (AT&T = USA, Chunghwa = Taiwan, China Unicom = China), so it's NOT a network issue. I strongly suspect that the first batch of Samsung GT-i9500's have faulty network chips, there is no other explanation as to why this is a continued issue even after all these software updates.

I had a reception problem with the I9505 too, so it's seems the hardware isn't the problem. With the newest firmware, the problem is gone.

My reception is great, only in shelters it goes down to zero bars and still didn't had any call drops.
I use an I9500 which I bought it on 13/05.

chalid said:
I had a reception problem with the I9505 too, so it's seems the hardware isn't the problem. With the newest firmware, the problem is gone.
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This isn't a RECEPTION issue. Randomly, throughout the day:
1) Signal will go from full bars to NIL... I'm talking airplane mode with the circle with a line through it.
2) Some time later (a few seconds to longer sometimes), the signal will come back along with 3G / H+.
It has improved with software updates, but it still happens and is completely random both time and location wise. The worse part is, this will happen sometimes in the middle of a phone call, which means you suddenly get disconnected. And yes, this happens when I'm sitting in one spot with a strong signal, so something is seriously wrong with some of these early i9500's.

arindam_mitra1985 said:
Hi All,
I have been facing major call dropping issues on my new Samsung Galaxy S4 which i previously thought to be a problem with my new postpaid connection. but later on searching realized this to be a bug which many others are facing world wide. I couldn't find any proper solution to it other than this.
What is did is change in settings>connections>more networks>mobile network>network mode> then select gsm only. Have been using it for 2 days now and seems the issue is resolved.
Might help others.
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I yet have to face this issue. You using i9500?

Happened to me with a self cutted microsim. Replaced it with a microsim factory made solved my problem.

I was experiencing the same issues with my i9500. It all solved when I flashed MG9 modem. Since then, I´ve never lost signal or service.

siffar said:
I yet have to face this issue. You using i9500?
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Yes I use 9500 and my problem is gone now.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium

There have been several other network related issues with s4..all with different solutions. .but as of now the issue I faces was random call disconnects which is gone after selecting only gsm as im on 2g..
We can discuss all problems related to s4 network and their probable solutions in this thread... hope that might help many..
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium

Have the same problem whit telenor in denmark. Talked to telenor about it. And they told me after some test, that the phone refuse to change from 4g to 3g when there is a incoming call.
But when i'm at the 3g /gsm network only i'm getting all incoming calls
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium

Frankness said:
Have the same problem whit telenor in denmark. Talked to telenor about it. And they told me after some test, that the phone refuse to change from 4g to 3g when there is a incoming call.
But when i'm at the 3g /gsm network only i'm getting all incoming calls
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Any probable fix??

With my device no issues perfect
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda premium

It was all good with MDM.. Then I flashed the German rom and updated to MGA and then MH2. Both of them(MGA and MH2) find it hard to stick to the 3G signal and it just drains the battery. I put it to GSM only (2G) and the signal is full but the battery in my opinion is still not AS good as MDM. I sooo soooooo hope they fix it in the next update and soon!

arindam_mitra1985 said:
Hi All,
I have been facing major call dropping issues on my new Samsung Galaxy S4 which i previously thought to be a problem with my new postpaid connection. but later on searching realized this to be a bug which many others are facing world wide. I couldn't find any proper solution to it other than this.
What is did is change in settings>connections>more networks>mobile network>network mode> then select gsm only. Have been using it for 2 days now and seems the issue is resolved.
Might help others.
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hi guys i have a different issue i hope u guys can help
when i am on call other person cannot hear my voice untill i open my loudspeaker..

try to flash latest update

cmd512 said:
This isn't a fix, why would I run my phone only in 2G / Edge mode... for a 3G/4G device???
There is something strange going on here, I've replicated this issue on 3 different carriers in 3 different countries (AT&T = USA, Chunghwa = Taiwan, China Unicom = China), so it's NOT a network issue. I strongly suspect that the first batch of Samsung GT-i9500's have faulty network chips, there is no other explanation as to why this is a continued issue even after all these software updates.
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I've had the same issue on 4 carriers: ATT, China Unicom, China Mobile (2G only), Hong Kong (forgot the carrier). This only happens on my I9500 because I cannot replicate it on my HTC One. In all instances where my I9500 craps out on me my HTC produces a strong reliable signal that never drops.

Same thing here... it happens on China Unicom, Chunghua (Taiwan), and AT&T. There is something seriously wrong with a HUGE lot of i9500's.

I have the i9505 and I only have 3 options in the network mode setting menu not 4 like I was told by other users there should be.
My network data connection drops out more often than its connected reguardless of the signal strenghth bars or also despite the about phone signal information.
I have tried a few roms all with the same problem. Im on the 3 network uk I had galaxy note before the s4 and never experienced any problems at all
It is also not area related as I have checked the coverage for the area and im in a fantastic area for cover but if I am indoors outdoors at home my dads or the shops still the same constant no internet connection error the h or h+ or 3g icon just vanishes from the too for no reason.
Can anybody at all offer any help or advice in any way in reguards to it or is it most likely I have a bad handset?
If I have the network set to auto or wcdma it is the same problem .... if I select gsm only I dont get any data internet connection at all is this right?
There is no wifi on either to cause any interferance I keep it turned off on the handset and bluetooth is off too
Thanks for any help or advice
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2

Hmm, really bizarre that both 9500 and 9505 handsets are seeing the same phenomena. Could it be something software related then?
Question: For those that see this cutting out and returning of network signal, do you have a bunch of stuff disabled / uninstalled / removed?

Note 4 910F strange wifi and 3g/2g conflict / network issue

Hello guys i'm new here and I am confronting a strange issue with my Note 4 Sm910F, the phone works great ultil I connect it to my home wifi, then the nightmare begins, the wifi works very well but after 20 min my network (3G or 2G or LTE, it doesn't matter) drops but I still have all bars, so I cannot make calls or send messages, if I go to Settings>Networks to switch between LTE 3G 2G it doesn't let me, it stays locked, I must restart the phone to regain celular network and then after a while it repeats the problem again and again. I'm sick of it already, also I tried different roms but no luck, I said that the phone have hardware issues sooo NOW the baddest part is that I sold the phone and bought a fresh new sm910F that DOES THE SAME PROBLEM !!!
I tried with another wifi router, still same problem, my old note 3 works okay on the same wifi.... i`m out of ideas.
Please help with any advice. Thanks.

If Smart network switch is active, turn it off.
That's the only thing I can think of that's causing the problem.

JagDave said:
If Smart network switch is active, turn it off.
That's the only thing I can think of that's causing the problem.
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it doesn't matter if I have that on or off...the celular network keeps crashing after a while if I am conected to my wifi. if i'm not using the wifi everything is okay.

Can't receive calls randomly

Recently my s7 edge appears turned off when people try to call me. Then after a while i get the text saying someone tried to call me but the phone was off (but it was actually on). No problem making calls. It's not that you can represent it, it is totally random and not too frequent but enough to annoy me.
G935F -UAE stock nougat
Does anybody know if this is a hardware problem? a bug ,or is it the carriers fault :fingers-crossed:

eri000 said:
Recently my s7 edge appears turned off when people try to call me. Then after a while i get the text saying someone tried to call me but the phone was off (but it was actually on). No problem making calls. It's not that you can represent it, it is totally random and not too frequent but enough to annoy me.
G935F -UAE stock nougat
Does anybody know if this is a hardware problem? a bug ,or is it the carriers fault :fingers-crossed:
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This used to happen to me too, i think it was because of carrier and coverage, especially when 4G signal is low.
What i found helpful is keeping my device on 2G only when on Wi-Fi or don't need high speed cellular data.
I use this app to have a shortcut of 2G/3G/4G switch in notification panel, makes switching between 2G and 4G easier.

panart said:
This used to happen to me too, i think it was because of carrier and coverage, especially when 4G signal is low.
What i found helpful is keeping my device on 2G only when on Wi-Fi or don't need high speed cellular data.
I use this app to have a shortcut of 2G/3G/4G switch in notification panel, makes switching between 2G and 4G easier.
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thanks for your input.
Thing is i NEVER use mobile data, it is off all the time and the apn list is empty (no profiles), i only connect using wifi. Does that still have an effect ?
I hope it is a coverage problem

eri000 said:
thanks for your input.
Thing is i NEVER use mobile data, it is off all the time and the apn list is empty (no profiles), i only connect using wifi. Does that still have an effect ?
I hope it is a coverage problem
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It doesn't matter if you never use data, device can still connect to 3G or 4G (though in some cases an APN may be needed to connect to 4G, that depends on carrier). In your case, since you never use cellular data, you can safely set your device to 2G only. With 2G you will have better signal for sure, and it's less likely to have missed incoming calls.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge using XDA Labs

eri000 said:
Recently my s7 edge appears turned off when people try to call me. Then after a while i get the text saying someone tried to call me but the phone was off (but it was actually on). No problem making calls. It's not that you can represent it, it is totally random and not too frequent but enough to annoy me.
G935F -UAE stock nougat
Does anybody know if this is a hardware problem? a bug ,or is it the carriers fault :fingers-crossed:
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I've had the same problem with a Galaxy J7 2015 also bought in the UAE.
Again not too often but enough to be annoying. I found that selecting 2G/3G without LTE improved the situation.

panart said:
It doesn't matter if you never use data, device can still connect to 3G or 4G (though in some cases an APN may be needed to connect to 4G, that depends on carrier). In your case, since you never use cellular data, you can safely set your device to 2G only. With 2G you will have better signal for sure, and it's less likely to have missed incoming calls.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge using XDA Labs
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tried 3g/2g (auto) and couldn't receive calls on my old galaxy w (same sim) i never had any missed calls and it was set at 3g/2g auto
trying 2g now

hello,
i have the same problem..i turned it on 2g but i last calls again...the problem came after the last update in btu and i am pretty sure that other users have also the same problem...

arxontas2323 said:
hello,
i have the same problem..i turned it on 2g but i last calls again...the problem came after the last update in btu and i am pretty sure that other users have also the same problem...
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i think mine started after getting G935FOJV1DQAV csc update

HELP bad signal

Any one here have signal problem I'm dieing from signal cut off

b00dymoon said:
Any one here have signal problem I'm dieing from signal cut off
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Yes it seems to work good only in city center. In rural areas the signal seems very unstable and continues to switch from 4g to H and 3g.

I found a workaround but have to renounce to 4g...I put favorite network type like in the screenshot, no more call problems and data connection is more stable also if slower.

This phone has serious issues with reception. My phone shows I have 3g signal but it can never seem to connect. I think I will have to sell our return.
It might be a network issue but its a UK bought phone from xiaomi and they haven't returned my support emails.
I've changed sim, roms, firmwares. No change. My note 5 Pro keeps trooping on though.

causeway said:
This phone has serious issues with reception. My phone shows I have 3g signal but it can never seem to connect. I think I will have to sell our return.
It might be a network issue but its a UK bought phone from xiaomi and they haven't returned my support emails.
I've changed sim, roms, firmwares. No change. My note 5 Pro keeps trooping on though.
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Sh*t happens