I recently purchased a Samsung Vibrant to replace my Nexus One. I was quite happy with it at first, impressed by the beautiful screen and how light the phone was, but was quickly disappointed by the pathetic iPhone-ripping Android version implemented by Samsung.
One problem that is particularly annoying is that I cannot receive long text messages from my boyfriend, a vanilla Droid user on Verizon. After the 180 someodd characters, apparently the text converts to an MMS. On my Nexus, I used to receive these as multiple texts. On the new Vibrant, I get multiple texts all saying "<<Content Not Supported>>".
So what gives? This only happens with Verizon customers that I know of (I also tested from my mother's LG flip phone). Is anyone else having this problem? I have scoured the internet for the past few weeks trying to find a solution but haven't found one.
Any advice would be appreciated! I'm an intermediate to advanced Android user and have been debating rooting the Vibrant. I rooted my Nexus One and voided the warranty, and then found myself among the lucky early buyers with the defective power button. I'd prefer to keep the warranty intact however will do anything to fix this problem.
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This is my first post, so I apologize if I forget anything. I did search for this question but couldn't find any threads related to this issue on this phone.
The short version: My phone sometimes doesn't respond to incoming calls. Outgoing calls work fine. I don't get missed call notifications and it takes hours to get voice mail notification. This is not a constant problem, if I reboot the problem goes away for a while. The length of time varies, but in less than a week, I'm back in this state.
The longer version: I got this phone at the end of November 2011. I started writing apps on it right away. I think it was in January that I first noticed that I was getting voice mails without missed calls. I went into the AT&T store and told them what I was seeing. They switched out the SIM card and told me to see if that fixed it. It didn't. I contacted AT&T tech support twice and they said they reset the notifications for my phone on their end. The problem persisted. A few days ago, I exchanged my phone for another unit. Now this unit is doing the same thing.
I have the smallest data plan, so I keep the packet data off most of the time.
I'm a software engineer working mainly in Windows Mobile, but seeing the popularity of Android, I wanted to get some experience in that, too. I've only been writing Android apps for a few months in my free time, so I don't have a lot of experience, but I can't imagine that the little apps I'm writing are causing this.
AT&T claims to have never heard of this before. How do I fix this? Please help me, XDA-Developers, you're my only hope.
Samsung Galaxy S2 from AT&T
Stock ROM
What other information can I provide?
Thanks!
Eric
You are not alone, m8.
It has happened to me all the time, I mean once in a while, never go away.
Since all call weren't really important, I just ignored.
Note: it happened on all of my phone from candy-bar style to flip-fone to smart phone.
Att is very likely screwing you. Don't trust those guys, they do lie...
Not sure if this is the right place for this question, but I'll ask it anyways with a little background first:
About 3 weeks ago the wifi radio died in my Atrix that I've had for about 9 months. I call AT&T Warranty and they determine that I can get a replacement. I go to the local service center, first receive a phone that the speakerphone is broken on, then get a replacement which I notice three days later has a screen issue that looks like burn-in.
During having this phone I had issues where the notifications stop making sound for texts and emails (regardless of which program) and only vibrates. So, I call back into warranty and have them send me a new phone for the screen issue thinking that the notification thing is part of the fact it was a bad replacement. So I get the new phone a few days ago and am experiencing the same issue with notifications regardless of if they are stored on the internal SD or the default notifications. I tried calling in to tech support, who knew nothing about the issue who then transferred me to Motorola, who knew nothing about the issue.
I call back to warranty support and explain that I run a business and this phone is no longer usable in its current state and refuse to accept another replacement due to the fact it's happened on both of the replacement phones they've sent me. So here's the question:
[Q] In recent years, has anyone successfully gotten AT&T to replace a phone with a different model phone through warranty support?
Because I've been with AT&T for 8 years now and remember having a phone replaced with a different model after having 4 replacements go bad over the course of a month, but even after talking to her supervisor the warranty rep could not replace the phone with anything but an Atrix 4G.
This is effing infuriating.
You could try writing a letter or email to moto. They appreciate the feedback and might send u an atrix2 if ur lucky
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vn1977 said:
Not sure if this is the right place for this question, but I'll ask it anyways with a little background first:
About 3 weeks ago the wifi radio died in my Atrix that I've had for about 9 months. I call AT&T Warranty and they determine that I can get a replacement. I go to the local service center, first receive a phone that the speakerphone is broken on, then get a replacement which I notice three days later has a screen issue that looks like burn-in.
During having this phone I had issues where the notifications stop making sound for texts and emails (regardless of which program) and only vibrates. So, I call back into warranty and have them send me a new phone for the screen issue thinking that the notification thing is part of the fact it was a bad replacement. So I get the new phone a few days ago and am experiencing the same issue with notifications regardless of if they are stored on the internal SD or the default notifications. I tried calling in to tech support, who knew nothing about the issue who then transferred me to Motorola, who knew nothing about the issue.
I call back to warranty support and explain that I run a business and this phone is no longer usable in its current state and refuse to accept another replacement due to the fact it's happened on both of the replacement phones they've sent me. So here's the question:
[Q] In recent years, has anyone successfully gotten AT&T to replace a phone with a different model phone through warranty support?
Because I've been with AT&T for 8 years now and remember having a phone replaced with a different model after having 4 replacements go bad over the course of a month, but even after talking to her supervisor the warranty rep could not replace the phone with anything but an Atrix 4G.
This is effing infuriating.
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My mom was able to do that. Even got a replacement from wp7 to android. Att rule is 3 replacements under warranty, you can get a different model. Not sure if its your choice or theirs however. She raised hell. I suggest you do the same. Good luck.
Well, AT&T will not replace it with something different, but they did make good with me by giving me a large credit on my account. I'm guessing this was done to make it easier for me to use one of the upgrade paths they gave me.
I emailed Motorola and they want me to send my phone in for diag work, which I can't do as I have no backup phone, so I have sent a suggestion to them on how to test for the issue so I'll see what they say.
Thank you for the suggestions!
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My son has had replacements, (being a teenager this has been somewhat frequent), which have been a different make and model. They have only done this when the phone he had was no longer available, and they would send a "like" phone with the same features. We have never requested a different replacement however, so I do not know what the answer would be there.
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Android The Greek said:
You could try writing a letter or email to moto. They appreciate the feedback and might send u an atrix2 if ur lucky
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Someone posted in the last week they got a warranty replacement and were given an Atrix 2 by AT&T, so they may very well be out of the original Atrix at their warehouses.
I may go ahead and try warranty through Motorola now... the only phone I want from AT&T at the moment is the Galaxy Note and it's a bit too high priced for me to take the upgrade option (I max out at $200!). I purchased a Sony Xperia Play on craigslist to replace it for the moment and will probably sell the Atrix if Motorola doesn't send me an Atrix 2. I find it funny that Motorola wanted me to send my phone in, which would leave me without a phone for at least 5 days... Thank you for the replies, everyone!
I'm new to smartphones in general because I refused to buy one, they're destroying the world we live in, and now I can't focus on a simple face-to-face conversation without getting distracted by this silly device. But what's done is done. Recently a job opportunity left me no choice. I've been selling iPhones and Droid RAZRs by the truckload on eBay. I was an iPhreak until about christmas when I obtained a few Galaxy S3s to refurbish and sell, and after unlocking one of these i535s to work on Cricket for my girlfriend, I attempted a similar method to get one functioning on AT&T. Using DFS CDMA tool, I've gained the ability to send and receive SMS, as well as receive calls using my AT&T SIM card, but when I attempt to call out (any number), com.android.phone FCs and I'm returned to the home screen. I don't need mobile data, or MMS. I'd just like my phone to function as a phone, not simply a "hand computer".
My question: How can I make outgoing calls with AT&T on a VZW SGS3?
Rooted with an unlocked bootloader. Willing to flash, but insist on remaining rooted. ICS 4.0.4, I535VRLF2.
This would be your best bet: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1895684
Disclaimer: However, attempting anything in that thread could lead to a hard brick. I would stay away unless you know what you are doing.
That's ironic. I'm a total noob to this stuff, and I even managed to get the SecPhone.apk to make outgoing calls for a few days. I either just restarted the phone or flashed it again unknowingly. I''ll be sure to update that thread on my findings. Thanks
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So, I've been having an issue with sending SMS messages on my S3 for awhile, and Verizon determined that it was an MIN collision issue from an S3 I had stolen last fall. Basically, I can't send text messages at all, and it's been this way since February. I tried network reset, top tier tech tickets with VZW, phone reset, ROM wipe, new SIM card, etc. Nothing worked. So Sunday I call, and the guy told me the antennae on the S3 was buggy, and that maybe the new MIN on the network wasn't downloading to the phone right. SO, he tells me that he can send me a new (in the original manufacturer's packaging, not refurbished) S4 as a replacement since I'd tried everything else. Even though it had a locked bootloader, I agree, as I really want my texting back. I received it not an hour ago, and it's a refurbished model, not even in the original f**king box. So, my question is, does Verizon still have new S4 devices to send out? If they do, do I have a valid reason to call and complain since what I was told on the phone, on a recorded call, is different from what I actually received? Thanks in advance for all help
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So, I've been having an issue with sending SMS messages on my S3 for awhile, and Verizon determined that it was an MIN collision issue from an S3 I had stolen last fall. Basically, I can't send text messages at all, and it's been this way since February. I tried network reset, top tier tech tickets with VZW, phone reset, ROM wipe, new SIM card, etc. Nothing worked. So Sunday I call, and the guy told me the antennae on the S3 was buggy, and that maybe the new MIN on the network wasn't downloading to the phone right. SO, he tells me that he can send me a new (in the original manufacturer's packaging, not refurbished) S4 as a replacement since I'd tried everything else. Even though it had a locked bootloader, I agree, as I really want my texting back. I received it not an hour ago, and it's a refurbished model, not even in the original f**king box. So, my question is, does Verizon still have new S4 devices to send out? If they do, do I have a valid reason to call and complain since what I was told on the phone, on a recorded call, is different from what I actually received? Thanks in advance for all help
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They probably do, but very few amounts. They probably needed more space for the S5. You could call them and complain that a Verizon Rep told you that you would get a new S4 from them. Unless the rep lied, or he didn't say that you would get a "new" S4, Verizon can't really deny your claim.
Has anyone noticed if the LG V30 can detect spam calls like a stock Android experience such as a Nexus 6P?
This is a big deal for many users as over the past 6 months spam calls have become a major issue for everyone and my stock android does a good job of alerting me when those spam calls come rolling in. So much so that I don't think I can live without this feature in a new phone. I know LG uses their custom interface which I assume uses a custom dialer, so my fear is that it will not alert me to those irritating spam numbers like my existing Nexus 6P does today.
Well, I'm fairly disappointed in how it handles "Private and Unknown Callers"...I set it to block them and it never does. They always continue to ring through. When I set that up on my GS8 it worked perfect. Not so much on the V30.
My V20 did. No idea about the V30 yet. I only get about 2 phone calls per month. (Everyone I know knows to just text me.)
I'm with AT&T w/my v30 and they have the "Call Protect" app preloaded, which does the same thing as the stock android dialer for identifying telemarketers, etc.
Just wondering how do you turn this on? Weird thing is brought my S6 over to T-mobile. This started to work on my phone. It is not working on my Wife's S6. If I get the V30 I want to make sure this is on.