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Did you not read the post above? Explains the EXACT issue you're having and the EXACT fix, until they Google roll out an update themselves
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Did you not read the post above? Explains the EXACT issue you're having and the EXACT fix, until they Google roll out an update themselves
I just find it hard to believe that the signal could be so bad to the point where I cannot get ANY on my network. I mean like...zero. Ever. Most people that have had the problem complain that it is "worse" and have lost a bar or two. For me the phone is now useless. I don't expect to have to mod a phone to get it to work as a phone. If it involves rooting and what not I'll just RMA and buy a Samsung/HTC I guess. Shame.
Yes but do a backup and restore the data after.
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It is rather frustrating, the issue for me was either no signal or it taking AGES to find signal in spots i know signal is good. Tis a shame, but being used to using custom recoveries/roms/root then its fairly easy and worth it, because the phone is a beast
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It does. 3G uses a completely different infrastructure (the technology is completely different). Therefore, if you disable 3G, the phone will switch to the 2G infrastructure only (the part of cell tower that has the 2G radio on it).
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I may actually just buy a N5 to compare it to my G2. I like the G2, I really do, there is just something compelling about having a a device that has hardware and software as Google envisioned.
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Your new bleeding edge phone is a month old, and has developed a fault which is minor to the majority. It is a shame that you're going to have to buy a Samsung/HTC, and I'm sure Google/LG will be crying. Meanwhile, they'll be attempting to fix the issue some are facing which will undoubtedly be fixed in a week, or today if you wanted to actually do something about it yourself rather than wallowing in the pool of your own self pity.
Seriously, they cocked up an upgrade for some. It's not like one of the biggest hardware manufactures and the biggest software developers did it to **** you off. Just flash the old modem or wait it out. It's not like its out of your hands. It's 5 minutes of your life or buying a replacement and riding the ebay rollercoaster, and I know which I'd choose in your position.
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Disabling 3G when you get at home would only be worth it if you're battery life hound (at most you'd be saving a few % though overnight). Considering the new shiny power controller in the N5 you'd probably offset the potential saving by leaving 3G on I guess.
3G vs 2G for calls though - 3G is a lot better as a carrier of voice due to better rates available (UK networks use half rate a lot on 2G and it's awful) and on EE you'd also have access to AMR wideband which is just the boobs - all networks should run this. The other reason you'd not usually want to disable 2G is because 2G masts are on the way out - lots are not being planned to be refreshed and over the next 2 years you should expect to see some drop out completely. Most newer Femtos and Picos are 3G first if you know what I mean.
You can make a very decent call on 2 bar by design to give you some point of reference - below that and it might drop out a bit but you'd still likely complete it. You can do whatever you want but I'd not really recommend turning off 3G radios in this day and age - especially if you're moving between masts.
3G vs 2G for calls though - 3G is a lot better as a carrier of voice due to better rates available (UK networks use half rate a lot on 2G and it's awful) and on EE you'd also have access to AMR wideband which is just the boobs - all networks should run this. The other reason you'd not usually want to disable 2G is because 2G masts are on the way out - lots are not being planned to be refreshed and over the next 2 years you should expect to see some drop out completely. Most newer Femtos and Picos are 3G first if you know what I mean.
You can make a very decent call on 2 bar by design to give you some point of reference - below that and it might drop out a bit but you'd still likely complete it. You can do whatever you want but I'd not really recommend turning off 3G radios in this day and age - especially if you're moving between masts.
I've ordered a 32GB version but have no dispatch date yet
When I ordered mine, expected dispatch was 2 weeks time. I got it a few days later though, so you might get it soon.
Could you guys just try something? Go to a quiet place and press the earpiece on your ear. Do you hear faint crackling/buzzing noises? Kinda like a modem.
Is that normal? Only just noticed it. Doesn't bother me that much but concerned it might be a battery drain.
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Is that normal? Only just noticed it. Doesn't bother me that much but concerned it might be a battery drain.
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Whilst phone is on standby/idle?
Any phone I buy I do not expect it to be crippled with an update. This is not an "annoyance". This is not "minor" as you call it. The phone will not get signal at all in my area unless I am right by the local mast (I happen to know where mine is). And then I get 2 bars.
I am quite capable of getting involved with ROMs/flashing/modding as have done in the past on other devices, but I chose not to with phones as I do not have time for it. I doubt it's 5 minutes of my time to "flash the old one back". If I truely belived it would take 5 minutes of my time I would do that right now. It will obviously involve research/reading up on how to do etc.
I'm not dissing the phone. You sound very defensive. It's a great phone. It's unfortunately been crippled for me.
Is it? Instructions on how? I know nothing about how to sideload/flash/custom ROMs/dev mode etc on this phone. I don't have the time in my life to. It gets turned on and used as a smart phone with standard OS. That's it.
Its 5 mins.. Literally im running 4.4.2 stock but with 4.4 radio and my issues have vanished
its affected a small percentage of us but it completely crippled my 3g indoors so it had to be done. You should just do it and stop complaining you technically bought a developers phone in a sense anyhowIts 5 mins.. Literally im running 4.4.2 stock but with 4.4 radio and my issues have vanished
Agreed. Yes I've thrown my toys out a bit.
Argh bloomin thing. SOmeone link me the instructions. I'm an amateur with this kind of thing as I don't generally muck about with phones anymore.EDIT: I don't want to root the phone. Do I have to do this?
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