Ok ive been trying despartely for a week to find a prime near where i live. (lexington ky) I finally found one and here is a tip. Even if staples or bestbuy or officedepot says its sold out online. Tell it to check in store availability. Turns out staples in my area is not putting them on display and holding them in lock up until next week but theyll still sell them if you ask for it. So i called the one who said they had it in stock and sure enough they did. They held if for me till after class and i went down and got it.
No backlight bleed
No wifi issues
havent tried gps yet.
Serial Number is C10KAS
Congrats.
Let us know how your GPS does and the first few digits of your serial.
I got a C10KAS unit from Staples on Sunday via the same method (the sales guy didn't even know they had them in stock), and mine's excellent. Everything works (even haptic feedback, which is a first among the many units I've tried), including GPS--I got 10/12 satellites and 36' accuracy sitting on my bed last night. Outside, I lock to as many as 12/14 satellites within 30 seconds with wifi off. It's not stable in my car, but for any stationary geolocation it works great.
I got one too just now from staples with the same method. He had to get it from the back for me.. And looks like even other staples guys didnt know about it.. cuz his manager came up while he was ringing it for me and said "we have that? my friend was asking for it couple of weeks ago"
BTW, should i update to .13 update directly or we need to go step by step with other previous versions incrementally? (Im planning to do it manually instead of OTA)
EDIT: Serial number is C10K....
Ok I just did all the ota's. And gps is working great im in a campus building on UK's campus and i got 12 birds. Im so glad i decided to get this regardless of what people were saying. serials first digits are C10KAS06XXXX then it has a little 12 after it
Congrats!
I think mine's newer as mine is 10 and not 06 but no go with GPS. Wi-Fi is still a problem when moving away from the router. Did you try that?
im on campus and its moving fine between there wifi
Welcome to the Club
Same here lol. Got mine at Staples as well. C1 serial so far solid wifi and GPS. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Ok so today has been my first full day with the prime. I LOVE it. Has had zero wifi issues while at home or on campus which is saying something because college campus wifi is notoriously crappy if your moving around. I pulled a 22 mbps download rate with 2 bars pf wifi while on campus.
That's odd because after running around taking the one with the "B" serial number back and getting a "C" at Staples I've had no difference unless I'm using GPS test wrong I get no sats and I live in Philadelphia so that mission produced no results only thing left is the tom tom GPS receiver that I bought
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I also have a C serial number prime. No issues except for backlight bleed and very minor ICS graphics glitch. Also, +1 for Prime being awesome on campus internet.
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That's odd because after running around taking the one with the "B" serial number back and getting a "C" at Staples I've had no difference unless I'm using GPS test wrong I get no sats and I live in Philadelphia so that mission produced no results only thing left is the tom tom GPS receiver that I bought
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Not your fault or the primes, they don't have GPS in Philly
That's funny I get GPS on my Galaxy Nexus!!
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I just got mine on Wednesday.......tested everything to see how it worked.......no issues other than the known GPS issue.......I was getting 2 bars of wifi signal at work from about 70ft through one wall.......at home from 30ft through two walls 3 bars.......no slowdowns, lightbleed, etc......did the upgrade to 4.0.3 on Friday......everything as smooth as can be.......everything still good except GPS (which I generally will not use except for the location // ie no turn by turn ever).......grey/ with dock......serial #C10KAS103xxx.......lucky I guess
Thanks for replying that's just where I'm at the GPS issue is it and you know what its taking the pleasure out of enjoying this excellent tablet. I don't even take tablets in the car. Never gave a **** about GPS so I'm not going to now thanks for chiming in
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Grats on your Primes!
I have got my 2nd Prime and didnt got any gps or wifi problems but backlight bleedings on both..
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I know, I know, the GPS issue is like beating a dead horse but I'm frustrated as hell and have to ask. I NEED to have a working GPS, I live in Chicago and believe me you don't wanna end up on the southside when you should be on the northside! Called yesterday and all TMO will say is gps restore app, try froyo, factory reset, blah blah blah. Told tech support I have tried everything, nothing works. I could even hear his voice quiver a little when I said I can't be the first person he's heard that has had this problem as he says no I've never heard that before. What a joke. Explained to him how its a well known fact that the GPS doesnt work on ANY of the Galaxy S Variants and that its all over their own forums! I don't hear people with HTC's, or anyone else for that matter, *****ing that their GPS doesn't work! He almost crapped his pants when I mentioned the hardware fix! Seems to me that if people try it and it works that it shows there is a DEFINITE hardware problem and that can't be good for TMO. How does samsuck get away with selling 10 million defective phones!? For example, if you buy a new car and it refuses to start, you take it back to the dealership and they make it work, right? Yes, the dealer, or company that sold you the car, NOT the auto factory (or samsung, whatever the case may be)! I'm sure you get the idea, anyways.
Now, on to the actual question. Has ANYONE had ANY luck exchanging their vibrant and finding the GPS working on the different phone? Has anyone had any luck exchanging their Vibrant for ANOTHER phone, MT4g etc., that DOES have a working GPS?
Yes, many members here have their current exchanged vibrants working better than ever gps wise.
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My wife traded her Vibrant in for a new Vibrant. Both of us in the same car with Google Maps, her GPS was trailing behind a few blocks.
Reset, replacement, the Samsung application, and general magic fails to work.
My GPS hasn't worked for months but with this new s.gps fix along with Sweet Honey and Overstock I get 13 birds at 9 meters in 2-3 seconds. Give it a shot, can't hurt. Good luck!
Sweet Honey 2.7
Overstock 2.1
I recently traded mine in. GPS is still unsatisfactory.
Darky 9 with Jellette's GPS fix.
mine works 100% on track!
I've gotten 4 replacements and 2/4 have worked the other 2 didn't
so TMO is sending me a replacement but told me they would only replace it ONCE! wtf?! aaaaarrrrgggghhh!!!! they insist its still a software problem. what a joke
I bought mine from radioshack with a plane Do i call tmo? and do they send me a new one Or is it refurb?
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so TMO is sending me a replacement but told me they would only replace it ONCE! wtf?! aaaaarrrrgggghhh!!!! they insist its still a software problem. what a joke
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idk about the once thing.. but to the software, i agree its partly software, and mostly hardware
to the guy above me.
You'll get a REFURB
but my refurbs had gps fixed.
mystycs said:
I bought mine from radioshack with a plane Do i call tmo? and do they send me a new one Or is it refurb?
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pics of your new plane?
live on
tony yayo said:
I know, I know, the GPS issue is like beating a dead horse but I'm frustrated as hell and have to ask. I NEED to have a working GPS, I live in Chicago and believe me you don't wanna end up on the southside when you should be on the northside! Called yesterday and all TMO will say is gps restore app, try froyo, factory reset, blah blah blah. Told tech support I have tried everything, nothing works. I could even hear his voice quiver a little when I said I can't be the first person he's heard that has had this problem as he says no I've never heard that before. What a joke. Explained to him how its a well known fact that the GPS doesnt work on ANY of the Galaxy S Variants and that its all over their own forums! I don't hear people with HTC's, or anyone else for that matter, *****ing that their GPS doesn't work! He almost crapped his pants when I mentioned the hardware fix! Seems to me that if people try it and it works that it shows there is a DEFINITE hardware problem and that can't be good for TMO. How does samsuck get away with selling 10 million defective phones!? For example, if you buy a new car and it refuses to start, you take it back to the dealership and they make it work, right? Yes, the dealer, or company that sold you the car, NOT the auto factory (or samsung, whatever the case may be)! I'm sure you get the idea, anyways.
Now, on to the actual question. Has ANYONE had ANY luck exchanging their vibrant and finding the GPS working on the different phone? Has anyone had any luck exchanging their Vibrant for ANOTHER phone, MT4g etc., that DOES have a working GPS?
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bro i have the same problem, the best solution is to buy a usglobalsat bt-359 receiver, and buy an app on the market named bluethooth gps provider. and if you really want to shine them on buy an app named navigon mobile navigator. the technique makes your phone a fully functional gps system, not an agps or assisted gps by internet connection. prove
lmfao idk! I hate refurb but thats just me being paranoid! Id probly be better off doing the gps hardware fix haha
I've given up on the GPS on this phone, it will never work because it is something wrong with the hardware. Doesn't matter how many updates you do or refurbs or exchanges you do, they are all the same.
Samsung should have been hit with a class action but consumers these days are complaisant push overs
Wasn't a new phone, blow out that speaker and call tech support. They send you a new one. Getting my second replacement friday. To be honest though my speaker really is blown.
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My GPS on my first vibrant worked quite well, on my wife's it's more hit or miss. My second vibrant has excellent GPS.
I find that if I honestly don't leave a fresh rom install alone for at least 15 minutes after install, I get crappy gps. If I don't mess with it at all..my gps will lock in 2-5 seconds and be within 10 meters w.o agps.
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After asking for a replacement phone yesterday, i received it today even though they said it would take a week. GPS works great! 9 out of 12 birds INSIDE! locks within 10 feet outside. AWESOME!! if anyone else's doesn't work I STRONGLY suggest asking for a new one! its worth the time, believe me!
Quick related sidetrack, if I may...
Those of you that exchanged and got a working gps, does your compass work now as well?
tony yayo said:
After asking for a replacement phone yesterday, i received it today even though they said it would take a week. GPS works great! 9 out of 12 birds INSIDE! locks within 10 feet outside. AWESOME!! if anyone else's doesn't work I STRONGLY suggest asking for a new one! its worth the time, believe me!
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I tried yesterday and tech support told me I have to contact Samsung for a replacement. I was pissed. I'm gonna try again next week.
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I tried yesterday and tech support told me I have to contact Samsung for a replacement. I was pissed. I'm gonna try again next week.
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thats bull, your gps doesn't work, t-mobile should send you a replacement, why would they make you go through the hassle of contacting samsung. Never heard of such a thing. Another example of how T-mobile is better off being sold, they aren't the company they once were.
Android Central article says UK Primes unaffected by wifi issues seen in the States. Can any of our Brit friends confirm this?
Articles also says UK warranty extended to 18 months and Asus will give refunds if not happy with GPS.
We need to see the same offer globally! It would make me feel better holding out for a fix and give us enough time to trade in for the tf700 if nothing is resolved.
http://www.androidcentral.com/asus-...uk-june-british-tf201s-unaffected-wifi-glitch
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Is the UK version made out of a different back plate, or is it really a software issue?
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Is the UK version made out of a different back plate, or is it really a software issue?
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Asus (US) told me today it was a WiFi "card" issue. And that some do not work correctly. So, Asus offered to RMA mine, and is going to check (and hopefully fix) it.
It may be that Asus had to dial back the gain on the wifi radio to comply with FCC regulations. This is speculation of course, but the EU's/UK's regulatory laws pertaining to harmful interference are a little less draconian than the United States.
Europe uses different Wi-Fi channels than America and may have required Asus to use a different Wi-Fi chip/card.
Can only say that here in the netherlands there also have been quite a number of people with wifi/gps issues so I don;t think 'all the euro units are unaffected' but who knows, maybe the UK units are a different batch...
Different batch or FCC issue. Seems like pretty good answers to me.
I wish Asus would be more open about this. Soon.
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Well I won't buy one until I'm sure the Wifi & GPS works fine!
I have a UK Transformer Prime, And i cant say i have noticed any issues with Wifi signal.
Im yet to use GPS but if you guys let me know what tests you want me to run i can do them later and post results after the blackout.
I've not tested my UK model with any particular tool, but I've not had any wi-fi issues in day to day use.
The backplate is made out of special shiny backplate material.
Trust me, the units in the UK aren't perfect.
I'm on my third which is going back today after being in a constant boot loop since upgrade to ICS.
On all 3, the gps has failed to see more than one sat and the wireless performance on either my home or work N network is amongst the worst of any device i've owned. Speed drops off rapidly as you move away from the ap and complete loss of connectivity is frequent.
This announcement is concerning as if this is the prime working i think i'll pass on another. Saying that though, i just dont know whats going on as in the post above, there are completely happy users who seem to have no issues
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Trust me, the units in the UK aren't perfect.
I'm on my third which is going back today after being in a constant boot loop since upgrade to ICS.
On all 3, the gps has failed to see more than one sat and the wireless performance on either my home or work N network is amongst the worst of any device i've owned. Speed drops off rapidly as you move away from the ap and complete loss of connectivity is frequent.
This announcement is concerning as if this is the prime working i think i'll pass on another. Saying that though, i just dont know whats going on as in the post above, there are completely happy users who seem to have no issues
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3 units in less than a week? thats some turn around!
What tests or actions best show what you are seeing? maybe i can try them with mine and see if i get the same.
UK units are not perfect. WiFi signal is still weaker than it is on my phone, which has mostly plastic body and GPS, while it can lock at times, can't really be used for car navigations.
But WiFi seems 'stable' and doesn't drop off in the middle of using it, which makes it a non-issue for me, since I rarely use it in areas with weak WiFi signal to begin with.
UK owner here too. Wifi has been generally fine for me. When I first got it the browser seemed to hang quite a bit but I don't know if that was hardware of software. After upgrading to ICS, browser+ and the browser+ update it seems fine. I did notice yesterday that when I was next to the wifi router it was super quick and then using it last night up stairs about 15-20 feet away it was maybe 20% slowly, which in real terms is maybe half a second so not noticeable.
How would I do GPS tests?
Felix
Wifi for mine in the uk has been good getting 20 to 25 mbps and i am a fair distance from the router. I have never been able to get any lock on GPS whatsoever. Asus uk have offered me an additional 6 months warranty, but i am currently seeing if comet will take it back and give me a full refund as asus have said to return it if not fit for purpose. I will order another and hope it gives me some kind of GPS. I don't want it for navigation but do want to be able to use places or maps. It also has 2 dead pixels and the screen rotation does not always work. As i have paid £499 i want a near as perfect device. John lewis are offering 2 years warranty as well so have ordered from there.
My wifi is stronger than my GS2!
Through 3 walls (brick in England ) about 20m away I get half bars - Channel 1, G, @54mbps.
I think that UK version does have a different antenna/card
I think its likely that the Uk ones do have a different card. HOWEVER
I am getting intermittant issues on mine. Sometimes ill be getting perfect speed and suddenly it drops off here and there. Im connected to my works WIFI and it does the same..
yesaterday i was downloading GTA3 and it did 10mb then stopped. Same with other downloads.
Personally im going to keep my prime as everything else is brilliant. And hopefully in the coming months patchs will come about. For me thats not an issue.
GPS doesnt work at all for me. No locks what so ever. But i am yest to try outside in the open air. I dont like standing in the rain really.
All uk people with issues could you post your SN Number like so:
BCOKASxxxxxx
Dont put your numbers in, just the text prefix. would be intresting to see if it is a batch of primes thats at fault.
I haven't tested the GPS yet, but so far the WiFi is ok.
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geinome said:
I think its likely that the Uk ones do have a different card. HOWEVER
I am getting intermittant issues on mine. Sometimes ill be getting perfect speed and suddenly it drops off here and there. Im connected to my works WIFI and it does the same..
yesaterday i was downloading GTA3 and it did 10mb then stopped. Same with other downloads.
Personally im going to keep my prime as everything else is brilliant. And hopefully in the coming months patchs will come about. For me thats not an issue.
GPS doesnt work at all for me. No locks what so ever. But i am yest to try outside in the open air. I dont like standing in the rain really.
All uk people with issues could you post your SN Number like so:
BCOKASxxxxxx
Dont put your numbers in, just the text prefix. would be intresting to see if it is a batch of primes thats at fault.
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Mines the same serial as yours and i dont have an issue with wifi its same as my laptop and just tested gps got 9 sats with 5 locks dont know if thats good but at least its working
at first i bought from amazon, updated to ICS constant reboots, could not use the device. decided not to wait for asus and sent it back for a full refund.
got the refund ordered from Office Depot a new one. arrived, updated to ICS works perfectly EXCEPT for zero GPS signal and VERY VERY VERY bad WIFI signal....
in my own house with MAC address filterring, DHCP server and Linksys e4200 router and i barely got 2 bars of WIFI, test showed at 1-3MBPS at all time....
at work could not even pick the WIFI while my other devices got full bars...
i decided to try my luck and requested an RMA with free shipping.
i explained the situation and also gave direct link to this site to show it is all due to the metal casing....
they gave me an RMA with free shipping.
now i am going to sit wait and pray for :
1. Quick turn around.
2. Not to have one technician just wipe my device and send it back.
3. Not to get a refurb....
only time will tell...
thoughts?
well...
i got it back from RMA....
they so called "replaced the wifi antenna" and to my surprise same results.
like nothing was done.
no GPS
no normal WIFI
no nothing.
calling support its like trying to explain quantum physics to a first grader.
all they do is keep telling me "well, we fixed it and it passed QA"
asking for a refund they tell me "we cant"
asking for a resolution they respond "send it again for an RMA"
i really wanted to love this tablet but i really think i made a mistake getting it.
i cant have a 600$ device that i cant connect to my school wifi, home wifi, work wifi cause the signal is too low for the tablet to pick up where my other devices pick up on the signal easily....
so annoyed....
So here I am, having a C1 serial TF201 since early February. Thankfully, most issues aren't there, but the more obvious hangups - ie painfully slow wifi (which makes it near impossible to stream online a la watchseries.eu or 1channel.ch) - make me consider my options here.
Based on experience should I:
A. RMA the prime
B. Root, flash CM10
C. Wait for stock Jelly Bean
I ask this because I wanna know if anyone's experiences with Jelly Bean on the prime have shown that wifi is at least improved, because if wifi works well on the prime on JB then I'm just gonna wait and not bother RMA-ing it.
I don't know, does RMA-ing really make any noticeable difference? Does anyone find that after RMA-ing their prime, that their indicated issues were actually fixed, namely, was your wifi actually FIXED?
Somehow I don't see Asus actually solving anything with my prime, instead I foresee me just wasting time and postage costs only to have it returned the same, if not worse - from some of the stories I've read on here.
I live in Canada, so Canadian RMA experience feedback is welcome too. I'm just so torn in my relationship with my prime
deadlocked007 said:
Take it to your store. Say I want this to be replaced under manufacturers warranty for wifi problems. Ask for the infinity pad. Bam.
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I bought it at BestBuy here in Canada like 5 months ago, if I'm no longer under the 30 day exchange would replacement actually be covered by the 1 year standard warranty that it ships with?
Be careful of rma as there have been a lot of reports that after rma and having the board replaced, people have not been able to unlock their tfp
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Miikeg said:
I bought it at BestBuy here in Canada like 5 months ago, if I'm no longer under the 30 day exchange would replacement actually be covered by the 1 year standard warranty that it ships with?
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You might try taking it back to bestbuy anyway, they seem to be replacing them in the states for Infinity pads. Can't go wrong with that kind of upgrade.
Miikeg said:
So here I am, having a C1 serial TF201 since early February. Thankfully, most issues aren't there, but the more obvious hangups - ie painfully slow wifi (which makes it near impossible to stream online a la watchseries.eu or 1channel.ch) - make me consider my options here.
Based on experience should I:
A. RMA the prime
B. Root, flash CM10
C. Wait for stock Jelly Bean
I ask this because I wanna know if anyone's experiences with Jelly Bean on the prime have shown that wifi is at least improved, because if wifi works well on the prime on JB then I'm just gonna wait and not bother RMA-ing it.
I don't know, does RMA-ing really make any noticeable difference? Does anyone find that after RMA-ing their prime, that their indicated issues were actually fixed, namely, was your wifi actually FIXED?
Somehow I don't see Asus actually solving anything with my prime, instead I foresee me just wasting time and postage costs only to have it returned the same, if not worse - from some of the stories I've read on here.
I live in Canada, so Canadian RMA experience feedback is welcome too. I'm just so torn in my relationship with my prime
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Hey Miikeg
I just Rma'd my Prime 2 weeks ago for the weak wifi issue. I own a 1500 sq house and my wifi is terrible to the point I get 200kbs speeds at the other end of my house. None of my laptops or my wife's Ipad 3 have any issues. I had enough so I sent it back 2 weeks ago and received it back on Friday. They changed the pins and the wifi attachments. There is NO DIFFERENCE. Same crappy wifi. I gave it a shot but it looks like I will have to live with it. I purchased in January so I'm SOL. I'm told by a tech if I send it in again they will change the motherboard but I'm convinced the design and some software issues are the main culprit. Basically we got screwed.
I would try to speak to a manager at BB to see what they can do. They will probably say no but it is worth a shot. If you do decide to RMA don't pay for shipping. Ask for a manager and get a fedex shipping label. Asus should pay.
Good Luck
I am not sure if the exchange would work at Future shop but it seems they are doing it in the US as long as you have the receipt few people with BC's said they exchanged them under manufacturer defect
This will update over time as I have more findings.
First,
The signal strength is amazing. HTC must have done it right . With completely new chips and radios??
The cubicle I am in now is a "dead spot". For HTC One-x , it stays consistently at edge (for both ATT and Tmobile sim card, even Tmobile's 1900mhz is available on the street in NYC near my building).
Galaxy Nexus and Droid Razr (Maxx) all these three can only pick up one bar of 4G or 1 bar of 3G , most of time 3G or nothing at my spot. Everyday so much battery was wasted here due to cell signal and switching between 1G/2G/3G/4G, for all ROMS. (stock, CM10, etc etc). And I don't care the displayed cell strength, but for email/news/apps, the data was simply UNUSABLE.
And guess what... 4 bars of 4G with HTC Droind DNA here, without a hiccup. It is ONE bar short of full bar , at my same cubicle here...
I think this is first surprise.
Screen is amazing , and I don't have better words for it than those reviews. But for my situation, who sits at a corner where there were almost no cell coverage, this is the very first and biggest surprise so far
Will update on Battery Life soon.
Glad to hear about your signal... My gnex was always in the middle but I do notice less switch back to 3g ... Battery life is pretty unbelievable considering the size of the device and size of the battery... Pleasantly surprised
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Have u used it with all these networks or only 'verizon
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This will update over time as I have more findings.
First,
The signal strength is amazing. HTC must have done it right . With completely new chips and radios??
The cubicle I am in now is a "dead spot". For HTC One-x , it stays consistently at edge (for both ATT and Tmobile sim card, even Tmobile's 1900mhz is available on the street in NYC near my building).
Galaxy Nexus and Droid Razr (Maxx) all these three can only pick up one bar of 4G or 1 bar of 3G , most of time 3G or nothing at my spot. Everyday so much battery was wasted here due to cell signal and switching between 1G/2G/3G/4G, for all ROMS. (stock, CM10, etc etc). And I don't care the displayed cell strength, but for email/news/apps, the data was simply UNUSABLE.
And guess what... 4 bars of 4G with HTC Droind DNA here, without a hiccup. It is ONE bar short of full bar , at my same cubicle here...
I think this is first surprise.
Screen is amazing , and I don't have better words for it than those reviews. But for my situation, who sits at a corner where there were almost no cell coverage, this is the very first and biggest surprise so far
Will update on Battery Life soon.
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While the DNA does have excellent reception, you may want to check the actual numerical value, I've caught the meter being a little overstated, but nothing terrible.
Getting better service on this phone as well. For the first time being on Verizon I'm getting full 4G bars in my area. Phone so far has been nothing less than amazing! Screen is just beautiful, and a must see in person. Phone is super fast and smooth as butter.
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While the DNA does have excellent reception, you may want to check the actual numerical value, I've caught the meter being a little overstated, but nothing terrible.
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That is a good point.
I checked before the main post to make sure the signal is actually better.
It was -95 at my current location.
Used to be easily smaller than -110 if not -120 which is completely no signal.
End of the day, it is the ability to open Google Play Store, Sync Email, use WeChat , Make phone calls that actually impressed me .
With the phone now in the wild will be interesting to see how it lives up to the expectations.
My wife picked one up this afternoon. The battery died very quickly from its 40% reported level, but will likely hold up better after we charge it properly. Also, the Sense keyboard got borked after a couple hours. It would enlarge the letter on the keyboard itself when pressed, but nothing would show up in the text field. A reboot fixed that issue (hopefully permanently).
I am still undecided between the DNA, GN2 and the Razr HD. So far the DNA looks like the best from the bunch, especially if we end up getting an AOSP ROM on it eventually.
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Have u used it with all these networks or only 'verizon
Thanks
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Yes I plugged into my T-Mobile sim card.
It is a instance OK to go. no issues.
I didn't pick mine up in New York but I didn't want to start a new topic
Yesterday i decided I would give the DNA a try. I've been debating if I want this or the Note 2 but the Note 2 isn't out yet, so I figured if I didn't like the DNA I could always return it within 14 days.
I got the impression yesterday that the people at the store didn't really want to sell me the phone. I got there at 11:00 AM and I was told they didn't have their shipments in yet. The guy took my number and said he'd call me as soon as I got them. At 4:00 PM I have not received a call yet and I decide to call them. Lady on the phone tells me they do have them she sounded surprised when I told her about my 11:00 AM experience so she went back to double check and came back telling me they did have them. At 4:15 PM I arrive at the store and tell one of the guys that I'm t here for the phone and he tells me that they don't have them. I tel him I was just told they did and he mentions something about only having them to ship, but then he goes back and comes back telling me they do have them.
Either they didn't really want to sell them, or the people at the Verizon store in Vernon Hills, Illinois are horrible at communicating with each other.
As for the phone, I have to say that right away I started to remember how much I disliked Sense. But that's based on previous experience with the Thunderbolt. The only real complaint I have is the power button, it's quite difficult for me to get to but I'm sure I'll get used to it soon, I'm just so used to devices with the power button on the side now.
The screen is beautiful but I've never been a huge resolution freak, When I look at it next to my Galaxy Nexus they look the same to me. I mean, its bigger and brighter but what I mean is I'm not all like "oh obviously this one is so much sharper". I'm far sighted, they all look blurry to me anyway
Anyway, pretty happy with it so far. Very fast phone, very bright nice screen, good loud speaker. We'll see how well it handles a full Thanksgiving day!
Happy Thanksgiving day to those celebrating today
tsnstuff said:
Either they didn't really want to sell them, or the people at the Verizon store in Vernon Hills, Illinois are horrible at communicating with each other.
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If you're willing to drive another 15 minutes next time you need to go to a Verizon store, I'd recommend using the Northbrook store. They've always been very helpful and surprisingly knowledgeable.
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tsnstuff said:
I got the impression yesterday that the people at the store didn't really want to sell me the phone. I got there at 11:00 AM and I was told they didn't have their shipments in yet. The guy took my number and said he'd call me as soon as I got them. At 4:00 PM I have not received a call yet and I decide to call them. Lady on the phone tells me they do have them she sounded surprised when I told her about my 11:00 AM experience so she went back to double check and came back telling me they did have them. At 4:15 PM I arrive at the store and tell one of the guys that I'm t here for the phone and he tells me that they don't have them. I tel him I was just told they did and he mentions something about only having them to ship, but then he goes back and comes back telling me they do have them.
Either they didn't really want to sell them, or the people at the Verizon store in Vernon Hills, Illinois are horrible at communicating with each other.
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I also bought my DNA at the Vernon Hills, IL store and had the exact same experience. First they said it's not in stock, then while I'm making arrangements to have it shipped they walk out and hand me one.
jimm2 said:
I also bought my DNA at the Vernon Hills, IL store and had the exact same experience. First they said it's not in stock, then while I'm making arrangements to have it shipped they walk out and hand me one.
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At least you were given the option to have it shipped, I didn't even get that lol.
I had a phone conversation with my sister today while I used speaker phone on the DNA, everything sounded perfect! Really liking this phone so far.