I was wondering if there was any way to increase the power of the radio to get better signal? Or any other way to get better signal. I spend most of my time at home here in my basement and I get very poor signal down here, most of the time I get 1 bar or no signal at all. I was wondering what tips and tricks people used to increase their signal, and if there was any way I can do this in the software of the phone itself. I have my phone plugged in down here so increased battery drain is not really an issue.
It would be really awesome if there was some type of change that I could throw into a Tasker profile and activate with an NFC sticker so I can just scan the sticker and boost my signal! (Also, I'm on a Verizon S3)
Maybe I'm dreaming, but it would be really awesome if some way to boost my signal like this existed!
Thanks so much!
Buy one of those verizon signal booster units? Wait for an updated radio that can do more with less?
Or use your home wifi and a voip calling solution
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I was wondering if there was any way to increase the power of the radio to get better signal? Or any other way to get better signal. I spend most of my time at home here in my basement and I get very poor signal down here, most of the time I get 1 bar or no signal at all. I was wondering what tips and tricks people used to increase their signal, and if there was any way I can do this in the software of the phone itself. I have my phone plugged in down here so increased battery drain is not really an issue.
It would be really awesome if there was some type of change that I could throw into a Tasker profile and activate with an NFC sticker so I can just scan the sticker and boost my signal! (Also, I'm on a Verizon S3)
Maybe I'm dreaming, but it would be really awesome if some way to boost my signal like this existed!
Thanks so much!
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You can try one of the many free network signal booster apps in the play store.
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=signal+booster&c=apps
skytbest said:
I was wondering if there was any way to increase the power of the radio to get better signal? Or any other way to get better signal. I spend most of my time at home here in my basement and I get very poor signal down here, most of the time I get 1 bar or no signal at all. I was wondering what tips and tricks people used to increase their signal, and if there was any way I can do this in the software of the phone itself. I have my phone plugged in down here so increased battery drain is not really an issue.
It would be really awesome if there was some type of change that I could throw into a Tasker profile and activate with an NFC sticker so I can just scan the sticker and boost my signal! (Also, I'm on a Verizon S3)
Maybe I'm dreaming, but it would be really awesome if some way to boost my signal like this existed!
Thanks so much!
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Yes, I think you are dreaming.
You might explore hardware signal boosters sold by Wilson Electronics. The basic configuration is an exterior antenna, an internal antenna and a two-way amplifier in between. Not free, though.
If you have WiFi, another option is getting whaterver Verizon calls their femtocell. It basically is a mini-tower inside your home, and your WiFi provides the backhaul.
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You can try one of the many free network signal booster apps in the play store.
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=signal+booster&c=apps
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I think those "booster" apps are scams at best. They probably just toggle your phone's settings to provide a placebo effect.
If you check their permissions, which invariably include "full Internet access" and a variety of privileges to explore local stuff on the phone, it's pretty obvious that the real intent is to rape your phone's privacy and upload the data to sleazy marketers, hackers, or worse. Do you really want to provide your phone connection log and location to some stranger?
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/wireless-Network-Extender-verizon-cell,news-3354.html
http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/11/wilson-electronics-sleek-4g-v-now-available/
Is what I was referring to.
Each have their advantages and drawbacks
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skytbest said:
I was wondering if there was any way to increase the power of the radio to get better signal? Or any other way to get better signal. I spend most of my time at home here in my basement and I get very poor signal down here, most of the time I get 1 bar or no signal at all. I was wondering what tips and tricks people used to increase their signal, and if there was any way I can do this in the software of the phone itself. I have my phone plugged in down here so increased battery drain is not really an issue.
It would be really awesome if there was some type of change that I could throw into a Tasker profile and activate with an NFC sticker so I can just scan the sticker and boost my signal! (Also, I'm on a Verizon S3)
Maybe I'm dreaming, but it would be really awesome if some way to boost my signal like this existed!
Thanks so much!
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Tip: get a job.
Trick: move out of your moms basement.
That should solve your problem... If not let me know and we'll try something else.. :thumbup:
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BigSketchySeaBeast said:
Tip: get a job.
Trick: move out of your moms basement.
That should solve your problem... If not let me know and we'll try something else.. :thumbup:
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Wow. That's rude and not helpful.
Chances are he hasn't even finished college yet or is still in high school. Or his office could be in his basement in his own house. There are so many other reasons he could be in his basement most of the time... He never even said he lives in the basement, just is there a lot...
OP - I'm not sure if there's any way you can boost the signal using software. If there was, I'm sure those enhancements would have already been implemented. If you have internet at home, you can buy a device from your carrier (every carrier calls it something different) that uses your internet as "cell tower".
Another solution would be to use google voice + groove IP so all your text messages and calls are routed through WiFi instead of the carrier.
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Wow. That's rude and not helpful.
Chances are he hasn't even finished college yet or is still in high school. Or his office could be in his basement in his own house. There are so many other reasons he could be in his basement most of the time... He never even said he lives in the basement, just is there a lot...
OP - I'm not sure if there's any way you can boost the signal using software. If there was, I'm sure those enhancements would have already been implemented. If you have internet at home, you can buy a device from your carrier (every carrier calls it something different) that uses your internet as "cell tower".
Another solution would be to use google voice + groove IP so all your text messages and calls are routed through WiFi instead of the carrier.
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Although it was technically a solution.. I was kidding... Jeez..
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BigSketchySeaBeast said:
Tip: get a job.
Trick: move out of your moms basement.
That should solve your problem... If not let me know and we'll try something else.. :thumbup:
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Completely worthless.
OP sounds to me like you need WIFI calling. I'm not sure if there are apps in the play store with a similar feature as T-Mo's wifi calling, but it sounds more clear than when I use the cell towers.
EDIT: Viber looks promising - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS52aWJlci52b2lwIl0.
BigSketchySeaBeast said:
Tip: get a job.
Trick: move out of your moms basement.
That should solve your problem... If not let me know and we'll try something else.. :thumbup:
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I don't think that is very nice. Clearly this phone has issues with single and there was nothing wrong with their question. We're a community and we should be as respectful as possible to one another.
BigSketchySeaBeast said:
Although it was technically a solution.. I was kidding... Jeez..
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I thought it was pretty funny, where has everyone's sense of humor gone!
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yousefak said:
Wow. That's rude and not helpful.
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True, but it was funny. Lots of comedy is rude. Ask any of these guys. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insult_comedy
but seriously, I wish there was some setting that would improve the radio. I'd trade 1/2 my battery life for better signal. That would still leave me with an all day charge.
do you have sprint? if so, you can get an airave...
otherwise, ure probably SOL
eyecon82 said:
do you have sprint? if so, you can get an airave...
otherwise, ure probably SOL
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The comments above include a link to a similar product from Verizon, which the OP said he uses. Not very fast, though. It doesn't even support EVDO (3G) data speeds. And LTE service is out of the question.
drbveb88 said:
I thought it was pretty funny, where has everyone's sense of humor gone!
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Right!?
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Right!?
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Whenever you have to tell someone it was a joke, it never turns out funny.
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so after i saw this thread, i called up tmobile to get a cel-fi booster for my dad, those asshole have the audacity to tell me to get my dad wireless internet so he could make phone call via wi-fi calling...damn that got me steam as hell. its not like i got him a cheap plan either, 10gb of data, freaking 1000 min... that should be enough for them to kiss my ass.
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Whenever you have to tell someone it was a joke, it never turns out funny.
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Unless you're Foghorn Leghorn
"That's a joke, son"
3_D said:
Unless you're Foghorn Leghorn
"That's a joke, son"
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Excellent! Just for fun I went looking up Foghorn Leghorn quotes. Wow, they're much funnier and make more sense now then when I was 7.
The unfortunate thing is Samsung has very weak radios. I know they have improved through out the years. But they still have have to work on improving their RF. I lose signal on my S3 in bad reception areas, whereas on my BlackBerry 9900 I still get HSPA.
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Austin just got LTE and my boss just got the skyrocket. Screen seems about the same from what I saw but performance stock wise the ogsII was much faster but internet was smoking. I keep hearing that a rooted and romed skyrocket performs just as good so now the decision to keep the ogsII just got tougher. Anyone else in their 30 day window and considering jumping ship?
Nope.
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I was just at at&t (literally just got the phone) and I came to the conclusion that this model has a way better processor than the skyrocket. And I have to face the fact that there wont be lte in my area for a while
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my buddy has the skyrocket it makes my decision to keep my S2 that much clearer. But it is all up to what you want.
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Only reason I would switch is for lte
Galaxy S II
I had my GSII then switched to the SR for a few weeks. Honestly I like the size of my i777 much better than the SR. I couldn't notice much difference in performance but dev support was another huge factor for me.
Really they're both great devices... just happy to be away from ios once and for all.
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ok, thanks for the replies!!
Is there anyway to get better dl/up speed on the ogsII? On the inspire, there were many different radios and APNs that one could use to get good bandwidth. If I could get consistantly get 5mbps down, i'd be more than content.
You could try flashing a different modem. There's a thread in the development section.
There are some TCP buffer tweaks in my kernel that might help.
The only thing the SR has to offer is faster data when it's actually working - which is apparently not something you can count on with the SR, I've been seeing lots of reports of problems with data dropping and poor battery performance.
Just flashed kj1 with your keranl entropy but I still don't see the speed my inspire used to get. I could get 4 down consistently on the inspire but only see 2 down on gs2
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Entropy512 said:
There are some TCP buffer tweaks in my kernel that might help.
The only thing the SR has to offer is faster data when it's actually working - which is apparently not something you can count on with the SR, I've been seeing lots of reports of problems with data dropping and poor battery performance.
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battery life is pretty bad (like 4-6% an hour idle, 10+% with light usage)
i have not had ANY network connectivity problems, but what is the common factor in those complaining of network loss? do they have LTE in their area, or are they strictly on fauxg?
Pirateghost said:
battery life is pretty bad (like 4-6% an hour idle, 10+% with light usage)
i have not had ANY network connectivity problems, but what is the common factor in those complaining of network loss? do they have LTE in their area, or are they strictly on fauxg?
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Holy Moses!!! That's horrible! Thanks pirate for making up my mind! No way I could work with that kind of battery life!
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mj0528 said:
Holy Moses!!! That's horrible! Thanks pirate for making up my mind! No way I could work with that kind of battery life!
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dont forget, i am in an LTE area, i have my wifi off and running touchdown for my exchange email (set to poll every 10 minutes)
i have had much better battery life from my OG GS2, running unnamed rom with the same setup, aside from LTE of course.
if you live in an LTE area and want LTE, go skyrocket, if you dont live in an LTE area or expect to get it in the coming months, go OG GS2.
aside from the battery life (which doesnt matter much to me since i always have chargers handy) its a good phone, despite what others here feel about it.
it is true, that its not as fast in benchmarks, but after loading up my own custom rom on my skyrocket, it can hang with my GS2 running unnamed in usage, but it flies when it comes to downloading/browsing the web. i like the physical feel of the OG GS2 better too. if i didnt have LTE in my area, i wouldnt have the skyrocket, lol.
Pirateghost said:
dont forget, i am in an LTE area, i have my wifi off and running touchdown for my exchange email (set to poll every 10 minutes)
i have had much better battery life from my OG GS2, running unnamed rom with the same setup, aside from LTE of course.
if you live in an LTE area and want LTE, go skyrocket, if you dont live in an LTE area or expect to get it in the coming months, go OG GS2.
aside from the battery life (which doesnt matter much to me since i always have chargers handy) its a good phone, despite what others here feel about it.
it is true, that its not as fast in benchmarks, but after loading up my own custom rom on my skyrocket, it can hang with my GS2 running unnamed in usage, but it flies when it comes to downloading/browsing the web. i like the physical feel of the OG GS2 better too. if i didnt have LTE in my area, i wouldnt have the skyrocket, lol.
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Thank you sir!
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I have an inspire and the gs2 is always faster with data here. Mostly because it gets way better reception. I lived in tribalart's radio thread flashing radio/ril combo's trying to get that damn thing to have a decent signal. It isn't the phone either because i have have 2 inspires, one early build the other a late nd they both suck signal strength wise.
I do notice that the speetest app is way off on my gs2 but in the site it's right
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I hardly ever saw my Inspire get over 4mb down. My SGS 2 consistantly gets 7-8 MB. Saw a lot of posts in the speedtest thread where guys are getting 10mb! Have not gotten that myself yet, my fastest is 9.3
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Pirateghost said:
battery life is pretty bad (like 4-6% an hour idle, 10+% with light usage)
i have not had ANY network connectivity problems, but what is the common factor in those complaining of network loss? do they have LTE in their area, or are they strictly on fauxg?
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I had the SR for about a week. Living in a non-LTE area, I found the battery to be weak. I could stretch it out to 18 hours if I only used the phone for reading email, but as soon as I started using the phone as a phone, tried to do any web browsing, or just playing around, then battery life dropped.
With the SII, I can stretch to 36 hours with only email reading, and easily go 18 to 24 while actually using the phone for phone calls and whatever else I have the silly thing for.
The screen resolution thing is really not an issue. Compare the PPI with your computer monitor and you might suddenly stop seeing "jagged" characters on your phone (or you'll never stop seeing them on your computer monitor.)
Physical size was a minor annoynace (but an annoyance still) for me. The SR just barely went over the threshold of being comfortable for me. (Of course, I'd get over that if I could have a Note.)
CIQ is/was a big deal for me. I can not and will not support a device that contains that rootkit, even if I can remove it. The ONLY way I have to influence AT&T is with my money, and by returning a CIQ device (SR) and buying a non-CIQ device (SII), I've given the strongest message I can (short of terminating my service.)
mj0528 said:
Just flashed kj1 with your keranl entropy but I still don't see the speed my inspire used to get. I could get 4 down consistently on the inspire but only see 2 down on gs2
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Have you activated a 4G plan? AT&T seems to be throttling HSPA+ devices that use the old wap.cingular APN
hi.
Since I do not have any data plan, I pretty much depend on open W-Fi network to get a connection, which are often far away so I get a poor signal.
I have noticed my phone can't handle a poor Wi-Fi connection as good as an iPhone / iPod can. When I place my phone and my friend's iPhone close to each other and connect both of them to the same, distant network, the iPhone would get a slow but stable connection while my phone would frequently lose connection to the router. My phone also would not connect to some distant network at all while the iPhone can connect to them.
Is there any way to make the Wi-Fi work better? Maybe some hardware fix similar to the GPS hardware fix, or perhaps some system files I can change so the phone would not "give up" so fast if the network connection is poor?
Thanks a lot.
ICS glitch does include pmfast mode which may increase wifi
Only. Things I can think of..
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You can install Wifi Killer if you want to have fun with your iphone friends
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trailblazerz11 said:
ICS glitch does include pmfast mode which may increase wifi
Only. Things I can think of..
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I will try it, thanks.
mikka06 said:
You can install Wifi Killer if you want to have fun with your iphone friends
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Very creative solution although I use the Wi-Fi only when theres no one around to talk with, for example when I am at a bus stop or during a (very) boring class.
Hi
I have 2 tablets Acer and HP, using Wi-Fi analyiIer I am getting an good Signal of -55db pretty much on both. But the speed is around 75% or more slower through the Asus ,do you know why when both are getting a good Signal.
Finally while typing this the cursor seems to have a mind of its own are there some that I can/should change?
Thanks for any advice you can offer.
sstar said:
Hi
I have 2 tablets Acer and HP, using Wi-Fi analyiIer I am getting an good Signal of -55db pretty much on both. But the speed is around 75% or more slower through the Asus ,do you know why when both are getting a good Signal.
Finally while typing this the cursor seems to have a mind of its own are there some that I can/should change?
Thanks for any advice you can offer.
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I have the same problem with wifi. Alright range, but speed is very low. I fixed it by opening it up and putting tinfoil between the screen and wifi PCB's.
For the typing issue, try disabling the touchpad using one of the buttons at the very top of the keyboard.
sahilcc7 said:
I have the same problem with wifi. Alright range, but speed is very low. I fixed it by opening it up and putting tinfoil between the screen and wifi PCB's.
For the typing issue, try disabling the touchpad using one of the buttons at the very top of the keyboard.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1509794
Try this for your wifi - it really does work - mine is attached inside my external case and works really well.
Good luck
sstar said:
Hi
I have 2 tablets Acer and HP, using Wi-Fi analyiIer I am getting an good Signal of -55db pretty much on both. But the speed is around 75% or more slower through the Asus ,do you know why when both are getting a good Signal.
Finally while typing this the cursor seems to have a mind of its own are there some that I can/should change?
Thanks for any advice you can offer.
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To begin with I do not know how the TF201 calculates signal strength. There are 2 factors that have to be addressed the signal strength (how loud you can shout) and the signal quality (how clear are your words). So a drunk can sing as loud as he can but nobody knows what
he's singing so he sings again. In other words if the signal quality is poor the data gets requested again and again.
And I haven't mentioned TF201 transmissions also are part of the "signal"
sahilcc7 said:
I have the same problem with wifi. Alright range, but speed is very low. I fixed it by opening it up and putting tinfoil between the screen and wifi PCB's.
For the typing issue, try disabling the touchpad using one of the buttons at the very top of the keyboard.
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Thanks I'm a bit nervous about opening it as it's still under warranty.
Re typing this was happening when not attached to the dock but using Tapatalk and removing some of the prediction options seems to have sorted it. (I think it was only happening when trying to reply on this forum using a Web browser)
pooblej said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1509794
Try this for your wifi - it really does work - mine is attached inside my external case and works really well.
Good luck
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Thanks I assume you are still opening the tablet to make the relevant connection.
peterk-1 said:
To begin with I do not know how the TF201 calculates signal strength. There are 2 factors that have to be addressed the signal strength (how loud you can shout) and the signal quality (how clear are your words). So a drunk can sing as loud as he can but nobody knows what
he's singing so he sings again. In other words if the signal quality is poor the data gets requested again and again.
And I haven't mentioned TF201 transmissions also are part of the "signal"
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I am not really sure what you're saying. I am using Wi-Fi Analyzer to determine signal strength and speed . net to get upload and download speeds.
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Thanks I assume you are still opening the tablet to make the relevant connection.
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I think the link he sent you was for the "beer can method" ugly but effective. not as effective as taking it apart, but passable. It does not require taking apart.
Well I've just tried the "Beer can method" and it works brilliantly my speed quadrupled to the same as I get on my laptop and HP Touchpad. Now to try and make it look nice
So thank you everybody for replying and peterk-1 it's now singing very nicely.
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Is there a way to just use 3g? Like disable 4g. F.E., an app or code.
I want to test battery life, even though the dna radios switch better and are easier on battery. Thanks!
kushmacdaddy said:
Is there a way to just use 3g? Like disable 4g. F.E., an app or code.
I want to test battery life, even though the dna radios switch better and are easier on battery. Thanks!
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Unfortunately I don't like posting specific Roms in Q&A Section. But I know Venom has a 3G/4G toggle. Not sure what the guys used for it. If you really want to know, I will ask Nitsuj how it was done.
Check out the app called phone info. I'm sure one of the options will do that for you.
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that's a good one and the old Thunderbolt LTE ON/ OFF app works too... and has a cooler shortcut icon lol
just toggle the mode to CDMA Auto (PRL) to force only 3G
kushmacdaddy said:
Is there a way to just use 3g? Like disable 4g. F.E., an app or code.
I want to test battery life, even though the dna radios switch better and are easier on battery. Thanks!
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Here's the one I use. Last week when I was stuck somewhere and bored I decided to try several of the apps. Probably 4 or 5. This one ended up being my favorite by far because it's very straight forward, one click on the shortcut to open the menu, and it's not a huge battery hog like the ads in some of the other ones.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.andirc.lteonfoff&hl=en
Also if you have apps that are like toolbox or system type apps you might already have an app with a shortcut to the hidden phone info.
Just wondering if you noticed any increase in battery life when going to 3g
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Just wondering if you noticed any increase in battery life when going to 3g
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I notice a huge difference, unless the 4G signal itself is really strong. 4G being enabled in a 3G only area, or with a weak 4G signal, uses up A LOT of battery. Also if you run LTE/CDMA instead of the entire global radios being enabled that also helps with battery life for me, but I'm sure different hardware on the user end and different hardware from the network that's being transmitted all play in bigtime.
Thanks guys. I'll report back later.
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Here's the one I use. Last week when I was stuck somewhere and bored I decided to try several of the apps. Probably 4 or 5. This one ended up being my favorite by far because it's very straight forward, one click on the shortcut to open the menu, and it's not a huge battery hog like the ads in some of the other ones.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.andirc.lteonfoff&hl=en
Also if you have apps that are like toolbox or system type apps you might already have an app with a shortcut to the hidden phone info.
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What toggle did you use? I found if I clicked cdma it only gave me 1x. If I hit cdma auto, it gave me 3g.
I mean, I only wanna do this for a day to see if there's a huge difference of turning off 4g
Edit: bakemcbride21 already said cdma auto my bad
Just wanted to confirm, am I the only one with missing bluetooth tethering?
I really would like to Tether my tablet to my phone using bluetooth.
THANK YOU
It's removed. Needs a framework res edit to show.
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elesbb said:
It's removed. Needs a framework res edit to show.
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Thanks. Why are they still pulling **** like this. Come on, it's 2014.
moyofalaye said:
Thanks. Why are they still pulling **** like this. Come on, it's 2014.
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No one uses bluetooth tethering would be the biggest reason
moyofalaye said:
Thanks. Why are they still pulling **** like this.
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Because bluetooth is inadequate to the task and it caused more problems than it was worth for most people.
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That's not true, actually bluetooth is the best for low data traffic, and at lower power consumption than any other options. Bluetooth tethering has been around since bluetooth 1.0 that's more than 15 yrs now. Please don't come here and spout rubbish. If you don't know something, and are not asking a question, it's better to keep quiet. Misinformation is worse than keeping your mouth shut
moyofalaye said:
That's not true, actually bluetooth is the best for low data traffic, and at lower power consumption than any other options. Bluetooth tethering has been around since bluetooth 1.0 that's more than 15 yrs now. Please don't come here and spout rubbish. If you don't know something, and are not asking a question, it's better to keep quiet. Misinformation is worse than keeping your mouth shut
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In my experience, it uses the same amount of battery as wifi tethering, which is far easier to connect, not to mention faster.
aooga said:
In my experience, it uses the same amount of battery as wifi tethering, which is far easier to connect, not to mention faster.
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Not in my experience. It's fast enough for tethering. Also, it does use less power. Bluetooth is at best 30 feet. WiFi 100 yards. Therefore requires less power to push the signal. I like Bluetooth tethering. Only really use it for adb and quick laptop web browsing.
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You know, speaking of which, I think it is still there somehow. If you were to get one of those Android wear, they I'm guessing are using bluetooth tethering to connect.
Anyways all I'm trying to do is turn my tablet into a glorified gps unit.
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don't come here and spout rubbish. If you don't know something, [.. blah blah blah]
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If you lost the attitude, you'd get more constructive help. As noted above bluetooth does not typically result in any real world power saving. It's harder to configure and connect and crucially has an extremely limited range that is problematic for many people.
Blue tooth is annoying to use and is dying a slow death as more and more people grow disenchanted with it. You seem to be an evangalist, but the majority disagree with you and the Android development team formed the same opinion. Good riddance.
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