how is your wifi? - Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)

i have like a 5 year old wifi router but it seems to be only okay on the galaxy s3. i get fair connection most of the time in my house (especially the third floor). anyone else see it not be spectacular?

Signal is fine. There seem to be some sleep issues though.
Put WiFi on its fine. Everything is speedy. Let phone sleep and come back and it works but is definitely slower like its connected but takes a fair bit longer to pull stuff up. Almost like packet loss but once it starts pulling stuff down its fast just takes a bit too long to spool up. Shut WiFi off and put it on and is fixed.
I'm using an older wrt54 which I think only had 2.5ghz. I've tried setting it to just use that but same results. Wpa2.

I heard the wifi connections on the SGS3 were kind of lacking, but happy to report that it connects fine to my router.
I have a Linksys E3000 Dual-Band Router.

Just fine, no issues at all. Usually pulling down about 25000mbps on average.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium

I seem to get good speeds but the signal strength indicator is always at 1-2 bars I have not once seen it get to full bars and on rare occasion I get 3 bars. This is in a location where my laptop gets full bars.

Works great on my end.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

no problem so far. connects quickly and easily to various signals

dcaplinger76 said:
Just fine, no issues at all. Usually pulling down about 25000mbps on average.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wait... huh!? You mean 25,000 KILO-bits right? 25,000 MEGA-bits is a little far fetched...
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy SIII using XDA Premium

kurplop said:
Works great on my end.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Dam that's crazy fast. I get 52 down on Wi-Fi but that's awsome
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda premium

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 2

Zoidpilot said:
Wait... huh!? You mean 25,000 KILO-bits right? 25,000 MEGA-bits is a little far fetched...
Sent from my Sprint Galaxy SIII using XDA Premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oops, yeah kbps.. 25000 mbps will be more likely on the Galaxy S23
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium

Related

[MOD] trial not successful 3G data/CDMA Connectiviy issues with CM7

Trial concluded. Not able to reproduce results
Going to test now.
Sent from my MB870 using xda premium
Nvm, post does not pertain to actual purpose of the thread.
CadenH said:
Well so far I can't tell too much of a difference other than I'm having greater fluctuation of 3g speeds. 3g service is holding constant though. I live in an urban area and I still have the occasional 1x service, and like you said, this was not so on eclipse. I'd like to run more speed testing later as well. I will edit this post with screens of my tests. There is was a substantial difference in the fluctuations than normal.
Sent from my MB870 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I 'll reply back and tell you why I think that is. I'm driving home. That's kind of the reason I recommended in a rural setting
Sent from my Cyanocrack using Xparent Blue Tapatalk
motcher41 said:
I 'll reply back and tell you why I think that is. I'm driving home. That's kind of the reason I recommended in a rural setting
Sent from my Cyanocrack using Xparent Blue Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'd like to hear. I've had connectivity issues in my area as well is why I figured I would try. Even in an urban/suburban area.
Sent from my MB870 using xda premium
CadenH said:
I'd like to hear. I've had connectivity issues in my area as well is why I figured I would try. Even in an urban/suburban area.
Sent from my MB870 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In my rural area I don't have many towers to select from. I thought if I could see if it works well in a rural area I might find a pattern. There is probably a few towers around your area since its urban so I thought maybe its making yours jump towers alot. I did speed tests about noon and I found it was consistantly 1.5-2mbps download. More so then that or swapping back and forth from 3g to 1x I was finding I got rid of my data hangups. That was the main issue for this mod.
I just did this yesterday so I'm still trying it out for long term results
Sent from my DROID X2 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk
Well, I'm in the same boat as you. It seems to me I have more than my share of data hangups. I'll give this a try for a few days and let ya know if it helps any.
Sent from my MB870 using xda premium
Thanks for the response. I misunderstood its purpose.
Sent from my MB870 using xda premium
CadenH said:
Thanks for the response. I misunderstood its purpose.
Sent from my MB870 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its cool I edited the post more I didn't think about how I worded it...sorry
I think 1x often is more cuz of the network. Have u tried *228 to update your prl *22899 auto updates both option 1 and 2 in the *228 menu but doesn't verbally say its updated when done but your screen will
Sent from my Cyanocrack using Xparent Blue Tapatalk
Just updated. I've never hung around to even hear option 2 lol. Usually when I have to do this there are new roms or some problems to attend to.
I'm going to edit the previous post away
Sent from my MB870 using xda premium
CadenH said:
Just updated. I've never hung around to even hear option 2 lol. Usually when I have to do this there are new roms or some problems to attend to.
I'm going to edit the previous post away
Sent from my MB870 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Option 2 updates prl (preferred roaming list. Good thing to update once in a while
Sent from my Cyanocrack using Xparent Blue Tapatalk
I have found that so far I had decreased data hangups with this but speeds fluctuated a lot like Caden experienced.
Doesn't look like I can get anyone to duplicate my results. Editing out of op. Trial concluded. Thanks to those who tried it
Sent from my Cyanocrack using Xparent Blue Tapatalk
I am using this and the 3g speed hack (used 10) all is good. 1500 k on speedtest depending on the nearest cell.
Thanks.
Try the mod in the dev forum....different lib but sounds like you have a good thing going
That's the 3g I ment. I live 3/4 of a mi from a Hub.
Edit What num head I WAS ON WIFI @ 2.5 MIPS!
That's 1.5 mips TO 1.7 mips on 3g.
I was trying out the task bar at the bottom - that is my excuse !

Need help says no service always

My friend threw her phone and now it forever says no service even though it has service is showings bars and an active 3g connection. She already bought a new phone so I wanna fix this and get a free back up. Any ideas?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
Oddly enough can't text or call but can use the internet 3g works fine but can't call or text
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
Gahh Its Lee said:
Oddly enough can't text or call but can use the internet 3g works fine but can't call or text
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sounds like the radio is broken.
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk 2
Hmm from it being dropped? Its so odd it'll sit there at two bars and say no service but I can use 3g fine. Seems like something dumb happened.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
Try this. Take the back cover off and then very gently pull the little golden tabs up a little. Also try pulling the sim card out and putting it back in.
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk 2
disconnecktie said:
Try this. Take the back cover off and then very gently pull the little golden tabs up a little. Also try pulling the sim card out and putting it back in.
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yea that did seem to help a bit. I got it to send a text but now once it has less than two bars it says no service even though its clearly in service with working data. Eh seems like its not worth the hassel of fixing and keeping.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
Gahh Its Lee said:
Yea that did seem to help a bit. I got it to send a text but now once it has less than two bars it says no service even though its clearly in service with working data. Eh seems like its not worth the hassel of fixing and keeping.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you get 4G at all?
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk 2
disconnecktie said:
Do you get 4G at all?
Sent from my ADR6400L using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Haven't had a chance to check yet. Not big in my area yet
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA

signal fluctuation issue *fixed*

so, over the past 2 weeks, the data on my phone would randomly drop out completely, then kick back in a few seconds later. it gradually got worse & decided to call verizon. beforehand, i tried the battery pull & then tried cleaning the antenna contacts(didn't work). i ended going through 5 service calls that did not go anywhere. they're supposed to call me back tomorrow & mentioned a phone exchange if the issue persists.
(btw i've been using the 2750 extended battery)
anyway, i decided to remove the extended battery & try going back to the normal for the hell of it. and that fixed the issue.... so now i just need to replace the extended battery door. i feel dumb for not trying it sooner, but also wonder why verizon never mentioned trying it.
I don't have an extender door and was having this issue. I reset the phone pulled the battery took my sim out and ad card. Put all back together and so far so good. Not sure what fixed it though.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using XDA
I have the extended battery and while I don't have signal issues I might try soldering the contacts on the door a little to raise em up.
Also, do you use a case? That might help hold it together tighter.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2
The data issues many were having have seemed to be fixed, I haven't had my data drop for some time now.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using XDA
I am expecting my fifth Rezound in 3 weeks because of data issues. There seems to a lot of people having the same issue lately.
If your near an lte area your phone is consistently trying to search for a signal, and when its searching it's sending information to make sure the phone is supposed to be activated on the network. That's the downfall of Long Term Evolution.
Sent from my GT-P7510 using XDA Premium HD app
brisdaddy1207 said:
If your near an lte area your phone is consistently trying to search for a signal, and when its searching it's sending information to make sure the phone is supposed to be activated on the network. That's the downfall of Long Term Evolution.
Sent from my GT-P7510 using XDA Premium HD app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am in my home network that is completely covered by LTE and has been for almost year. It never had this problem till now. I don't think that's the problem.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using XDA
dangerousjenny said:
I am in my home network that is completely covered by LTE and has been for almost year. It never had this problem till now. I don't think that's the problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You've implemented LTE in your home network? What hardware/software did you use?
mike.s said:
You've implemented LTE in your home network? What hardware/software did you use?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol, I see what you did there.
Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2

WiFi reception drops when touching the phone with 2 hands

Hi guys, I just noticed that I can manage to reduce up to 2 bars from my wifi reception, just by placing my 2 hands on the both sides of the phone, like this (|) . Does this happen to you, too? Should I send it for repairs? Greets
It's normal. Hands blocking signal and both GSM&WiFi can drop even 2 bars.
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda app-developers app
And is it normal to have around -60 dBm, when youre 4-5 meters form the router, but in the same room?
P.S. I ask all these question, because I had to send in my phone for repairs, cause of cracks in the silver bezel, and i dont know if they didnt mess up the antenna.
I think it's normal. I'm getting -70 dBm and router is just 2m away , through the wall tho.
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda app-developers app
djembey said:
I think it's normal. I'm getting -70 dBm and router is just 2m away , through the wall tho.
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can someone confirm this, pls?
As its Wifi you have the choice of trying different Kernels .
jje
JJEgan said:
As its Wifi you have the choice of trying different Kernels .
jje
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I know that, but I prefer to stick with stock.
DoRiLoN said:
Yes, I know that, but I prefer to stick with stock.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Service centre or stick with it then is your only choices left .
jje
Well, I will send it back if i know it's really something wrong with the antenna. Thats why I'm asking the people, if its normal or not.
DoRiLoN said:
Well, I will send it back if i know it's really something wrong with the antenna. Thats why I'm asking the people, if its normal or not.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any masking of the antenna will have an effect on reception, and that is pretty much what they will say at a guess......it's not like you walk around using your phone clasped in both hands like that any way, so I really don't get your issue?
Your holding it wrong
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
slaphead20 said:
Any masking of the antenna will have an effect on reception, and that is pretty much what they will say at a guess......it's not like you walk around using your phone clasped in both hands like that any way, so I really don't get your issue?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Youre completely right. I just wanted to ask, if I have a problem with the antenna or everything is because of the hands So its normal to have -60 or more dBm, when I'm 4-5 meters from a router?
You sure you have an s3 and not an iPhone 4?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
NatTheCat said:
You sure you have an s3 and not an iPhone 4?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Haha funny guy - not

How fast is verizon for you?

I was wondering what people were getting as far as mbps with Verizon in their area. Like what is the highest you have got. I was using my wifi and did a text this one day and got like 10. Something and I wanted to try my data on Verizon. I was very shocked to see the speed on got seeing as how I wasn't at one time get any more then maybe 10mbps. Well I was so shocked on what I got that I took a picture to show people and wanted to see if anyone got around this or more or close to it.
Sent from my stock s4
I usually get about 24Mbps down and 15 up. There are some small spots here in Detroit that I can get up to 65 Mbps down.
Here's my most recent. Which is actually higher than usual. I'm in Portland Maine
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
12 up wow. Crazy
Sent from my bloated stock s4
The sad thing is, this is much faster than the internet I have available where I live.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
Yours is rooted too. What rom are you using?
Sent from my Verizon stock S4
I'm running vanir with ktoons kernel.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
I typically get around 10 down and up, that sometimes fluctuates.
New York New York big city of dreams!
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2

Categories

Resources