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Well after the WOW effect wore off my phone, i am starting to HATE the flaws.
I bought this phone outright for a hefty $600 and hoping i did not waste my money switching over from blackberry.
MY problems
Bluetooth disconnects every 15 minutes, plus sounds like garbage, i did some reading on this and its a common problem yet appears to not be addressed yet? i am using a Jawbone Icon by the way and its dual connected to my work BB
Data(HSPDA) randomly disconnects at least once every 2 days and requires me to pull the battery to get it back going.
Battery drain is beyond crazy, i cant get 5 hours out of the phone with moderate use.
This thing heats up like crazy!!!
I know the last two things are software related, and people say upgrade to KG2, well my phone had 2.3.3 and KG2 and this is what it shipped with, so what should i go to?
Or can i just solve all of these issue by rooting the phone? if so, i will go that route.
Thanks.
Dustin
if you want to go that way(rooting,FLashing Roms)
Think twice, the SGS2 has a binary counter that counts how many times you flashed unofficial software on the phone,
if you brick it or something happens, screen breaks etc, you might ran into some problems @ samsung if they check the counter
you can reset it yourself by buying a JIG, google it!
I've had no issues with my bluetooth headset (logitech freepluse). i'd guess it doesnt like being dual connected
I've had no issues with losing my data connection (i did on galaxy s though). how strong is your signal before you lose it?
as for the battery drain, make sure you're exiting your apps + all the usual other stuff (turn off sync, wifi, bt, set to autobrightness). 2.3.3 does have the drainage issue for some people. i'm on villainrom 2.3.4 and have no drainage issues
rooting won't help you out.
HSDPA disconnects? if you have H always on that means you are either downloading or uploading something most of the time, H only turns on when there is data being pulled or sent, you should see the 3G icon MOST of the time, if you are streaming music/video then you'll see the H kicking in.
I have a Jawbone Cruiser and have no issues whatsoever I have 2 devices paired to it but only 1 at a time, A2DP works flawless and it even sounds better than the original Galaxy S.
duggyb said:
Well after the WOW effect wore off my phone, i am starting to HATE the flaws.
I bought this phone outright for a hefty $600 and hoping i did not waste my money switching over from blackberry.
MY problems
Bluetooth disconnects every 15 minutes, plus sounds like garbage, i did some reading on this and its a common problem yet appears to not be addressed yet? i am using a Jawbone Icon by the way and its dual connected to my work BB
I get zero disconnect .
Data(HSPDA) randomly disconnects at least once every 2 days and requires me to pull the battery to get it back going.
never happened yet on many roms .
This thing heats up like crazy!!!
Warm but not overhot .
I know the last two things are software related, and people say upgrade to KG2, well my phone had 2.3.3 and KG2 and this is what it shipped with, so what should i go to?
KH3 latest stock firmware on this forum .
Or can i just solve all of these issue by rooting the phone? if so, i will go that route.
Rooting has nothing to do with battery problems all it does if give user a lower level access to the OS .
Hundreds of battery problem posts with tips methods etc but for me the starter has to be ,
better battery stats .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809
Find what apps are draining the battery .
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Dear me another Apple fanboy on here
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duggyb said:
Or can i just solve all of these issue by rooting the phone? if so, i will go that route.
Thanks.
Dustin
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Rooting will not solve these issues, but I can maybe enable you to start solving it.
However, before you start messing with kernels and firmwares I would really try to find out if some of the problems might be hardware related or not. If so, you could use your warranty to get a new one or get it fixed. Once you start messing with custom software you're never sure if they will grant you the warranty or not.
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Dear me another Apple fanboy on here
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not sure where you get that from? i actually hate apple and take that post as quite an insult, one and only thing i ever owned from them was a ipod way back, and it got stolen 2 mths after i bought it and i never replaced it.
that aside, i came from a Blackberry Curve 8330, although it sucked, it did have good bluetooth connectivity,decent battery life, and did not heat up, keep in mind it was a CDMA phone.
so i know i have some changes to expect with a new network, but it appears lots of these have been fixed by people and i am just trying to understand the software and device, KG2 KY this,etc is all new to me, so i have been reading lots but find it confusing since its so vast.
needless to say it will be kind of disappointing if i cant connect 2 devices to my jawbone icon at the same time and work flawless, as this is huge for me.
Also i NEVER see 3G data show up on my phone, its always the H with up and down arrows, should i see 3G? im up in Canada(Saskatchewan to be exact)
It appears i should update from KG2, yet KIES shows no update, i have not dove into Odin to try that out, maybe i should?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Dustin
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Dear me another Apple fanboy on here :rolleyes
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To be scrupulously fair, the OP confesses to having come from Blackberry.
He is therefore not the spawn of Satan, merely just a second cousin of a minor demon...
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To be scrupulously fair, the OP confesses to having come from Blackberry.
He is therefore not the spawn of Satan, merely just a second cousin of a minor demon...
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fair enough Blackberry not quite as bad unless your planning on rioting in your town or city
ill do my best
lool! some of these guys on here are too funny. ok how the f*** are u only getting 5 hours? i get 14-16hrs moderate use . i really would suggest rooting your phone. it really helps! i mean with the overheating problem i have under volted and under clocked my cpu and my phone doesnt heat up no more! woooop! lol. funny that my 3g and bluetooth is perfectly fine. oh and rooting is very very easy now and odin is quality and... simple . as im typing this im flashing another rom, lol. flashaholic . its a really good phone and ive had many many phones.
so now i have mixed reviews? should i root or not.
i really just want to solve my issues!
i installed Battery Stats but have no idea how to screenshot?
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so now i have mixed reviews? should i root or not.
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Rooting doesn't solve anything, just gives you access to hidden files. You need to flash a newer rom(kh3 or kh5) and hope it fixes those issues.
I agree with the above poster, I've been using android since inception and I don't believe in rooting a phone to mask the issues you are having, upgrade the software, there are many roms to choose from, get the device running well before you think about rooting.
People are giving new android users the impression that rooting is the answer for phone issues, it is not.
Rooting is for advanced users who want the extra access to explore the power of android.
Sent from my GT-I9100
I don't understand why everyone seems to be pushing the USB JIG, it's like there are people making and selling them here or something.
@BrokenPixel, H or H+ doesn't drop to 3G as fast, if your Telco doesn't support Fast Dormancy, or you have Fast Dormancy disabled.
I like Blackberries, it is lacking as a end-user smartphone, however for companies, I still like the privacy with point to point encryption. Android does not have that unless you purchase a 3rd party application which means both parties have to have it as well. Again, it really depends on what you are using the phone for. I still recommend using the right tools for the right job.
@Gustopher, calling Blackberries a "second cousin of a minor demon..." is like calling a screwdriver the bane of our existence, or a hammer "the killer of thumbs..."
peachpuff is correct, instead of rooting your phone, perhaps you should try changing the modem to something else instead, try KH3, KG6, KF4, KE4. Perhaps in the mentioned order. It really covers most regions, since we don't know where you are at!
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I don't understand why everyone seems to be pushing the USB JIG, it's like there are people making and selling them here or something.
@BrokenPixel, H or H+ doesn't drop to 3G as fast, if your Telco doesn't support Fast Dormancy, or you have Fast Dormancy disabled.
I like Blackberries, it is lacking as a end-user smartphone, however for companies, I still like the privacy with point to point encryption. Android does not have that unless you purchase a 3rd party application which means both parties have to have it as well. Again, it really depends on what you are using the phone for. I still recommend using the right tools for the right job.
@Gustopher, calling Blackberries a "second cousin of a minor demon..." is like calling a screwdriver the bane of our existence, or a hammer "the killer of thumbs..."
peachpuff is correct, instead of rooting your phone, perhaps you should try changing the modem to something else instead, try KH3, KG6, KF4, KE4. Perhaps in the mentioned order. It really covers most regions, since we don't know where you are at!
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Thank you for actually being informative.
I am in Canada by the way(Saskatchewan) and i am running on the Sasktel network(Bell essentially)
I always thought i had to root in order to install something different then KG2?
i am not sure what my network supports, but i have NEVER seen 3g since the day i bought it.
i have turned off some of the recommended things to save battery life, it seems to be helping, we will see what i get
If your problems are related to your settings, flashing newer firmware (KG5 for example, works fine with me) will only really help if you do a complete wipe/factory reset. See the guides for that.
That would be done best by rooting with CF-root, going into CWM-recovery, doing a backup there, do all "wipes", reboot straight into download mode and flash the fresh firmware via Odin. The guides are all there.
Just make sure to play with some settings like gsm/wcdma in your network settings first.
5hrs use?
Your blackberry gave much better battery?
Sorry, but your talking absolute ****e!
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5hrs use?
Your blackberry gave much better battery?
Sorry, but your talking absolute ****e!
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Have you never heard of BB's? He came from a Curve..basically a glorified pager. He could probably go 3 days on that thing with a single charge. Kind of like going from a Commodore 64 to a high end laptop.
One thing I haven't heard mentioned about rooting is the fact with root you can install Titanium Backup..and with the Pro version..freeze apps (instead of deleting) which allows you to fiddle with perhaps some rogue apps that are draining your battery.
As usual with most Androids..make sure you don't have FB or Twitter syncing crazily (and if you're running multiple tweet or FB programs..be sure they aren't syncing as well). I'm not familiar with Touchwiz..but if they have their own "social networking" apps that you don't use (and you use the actual apps themselves instead) be sure to check those and make sure they arent sync'ing either (and better yet freeze them with TiBu).
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5hrs use?
Your blackberry gave much better battery?
Sorry, but your talking absolute ****e!
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yes i am lying to your face in order to get you to help me fix my phone.....:facepalm
A. i get FIVE HOURS with moderate use on my current I9100
B. i ad a BB curve 8330 i would get 14-16 hours moderate use.
so no, i am not talking "****e"
Hi Guys,
i come from the Moto Stock Rom and have flashed Neutrino 2.6EE few days ago.
Now i've got a little issue with the Wifi Connection.
When I unlock the phone and a known wifi (home and work) is in reach, it takes about one minute until the connection is established.
With the stock rom ist takes only a couple of seconds.
When i go into the wifi settings while waiting, the connection will be established immediately.
Does anyone know a solution?
European Atrix
Wifi-Standby: off when display is off
Rom: Neutrino 2.6EE
Baseband: N_01.100.00R
I also have this issue with every CM7 ROM. I believe it is a bug present in all CM7 based ROM. Flashing a new radio or reflashing your old one may fix this issue, but I haven't tried it because I cannot find a working link to the N_01.77.30p radio for a backup in case of failure in the flashing of a more recent one. If anyone could provide a CWM flashable N_01.77.30p radio I could begin testing to fix this problem.
Sent from the Land of Multiple Cores.
try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339047
Me too, I used to experience the same problem with older versions of the Neutrino ROM but this new version is working flawlessly. Only one thing, when the screen is off for about 15-20minutes the wifi connection is lost so I keep a wifi settings icon handy on the desktop, but I noticed this issue on the CM7 roms too so it should be a bug there. On CM9 roms the wifi stays on during the whole time maybe try a cm9 rom?
Some reason when I click the download link nothing happens, if you could directly link the file that would be great.
Sent from the Land of Multiple Cores.
This has been discussed many times.
This is either a hardware fault or a CM7 bug. Therefore, I cannot fix it as Neutrino builds are based on CM7, and obviously, if it is a hardware issue, then there's nothing I can do at all.
For now, just pray that CM7 magically fixes it.
I am sorry, I mean no offense to your development, and since my previous post is incorrect or misinformed I am very sorry, and I will change my previous post to reflect this new information. Neutrino is an awesome ROM by the way.
Sent from the Land of Multiple Cores.
I will try a CM9 ROM to see if that fixes the issue. But I will not be able to flash for awhile since I am on a business trip. If someone else could try it out and report findings that would be great.
Sent from the Land of Multiple Cores.
I'm on Jokerz version 0.3ish and turning on wifi gives me an error report followed by random reboots. The problem did not originate with this ROM and I've flashed a handful of different ROMs with no fix.
I got smoked by Windows just for the free phone so I can sell it.
Notorious544d said:
This has been discussed many times.
This is either a hardware fault or a CM7 bug. Therefore, I cannot fix it as Neutrino builds are based on CM7, and obviously, if it is a hardware issue, then there's nothing I can do at all.
For now, just pray that CM7 magically fixes it.
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So we have all this hardware problem?
Because I have the same issue with my Stock Rom 2.3.4.
What is your advice?Bring it to Motorola Support or wait in this "magical fix"?
This is most likely a hardware issue.
For the latest news regarding the issue check out this thread:
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/0c2f1387d6
If you are having this problem please post!
Cloudus91 said:
So we have all this hardware problem?
Because I have the same issue with my Stock Rom 2.3.4.
What is your advice?Bring it to Motorola Support or wait in this "magical fix"?
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With the original rom version (45.31.1.MB860.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU) that was on my phone, the Wifi connection was established much faster.
The second thing is, when I went into the wifi settings while waiting, the connection will be established immediately. It turns from searching to getting ip and then connected.
So I can't believe that this is a hardware problem. I think the phone is waiting for something before the connection will be made or so.
I've serarched a bit an found that:
Notorious544d said:
When your device is connected to Wi-Fi, then it will consume less battery as it needs less 'juice' to receive data from a Wi-Fi network than a cellular network.
However, if you are on 3G, but have Wi-Fi enabled, then your phone will consume more battery than with Wi-Fi disabled as the phone frequently scans for Wi-Fi networks. The scan time is configurable and stock ROM and CM7 scan every 30 seconds, whereas Neutrino ROM scans every 2 minutes. This means that Neutrino will have slightly better battery with Wi-Fi always enabled as it scans 4x less than normal.
To configure the scan time, you'll have to edit the build.prop.
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I measured it again, how much time passes before the connection is available.
It takes about 2 minutes and 5 seconds, until the connection is there.
I think it is related to the scan-intervall.
Can you change the setting, that the phone will scan for wifi when it will be unlocked?
I have two galaxy s2s. one is i9100 and the other one is i777 on at&t.
SoD happened once on each phone. The i777 was running stock gingerbread and the i9100 was running resurrection remix 1.9.1 with the siyan kernal I believe.
The screen just wouldn't turn on so I just pulled the battery out (is it safe for the phone?)
This doesn't happen often,well just once each on each phone as stated before, but it does bug me as it makes me think there's something wrong with my phones, and pulling the battery out doesn't seem like it's good for the phone.
I searched around the forum a bit and saw other people are having this issue as well. And not just the galaxy s2, but other phones too.
only sleep of death in almost 10 months of use is when i tried xwlp9.
so no its not common
It's fairly common yes, a lot of people running non-stock ROMs get this. I had this ~25 times on numerous Resurrection Remix ROMs, but since v1.9 I haven't had this issue fortunately. If it's causing you a big problem, try fixing permissions from CWM recovery, that seemed to make a big difference when I was having the problem.
SOD usually occurs when the kernel UV the CPU or GPU a little to much. Not every device is the same and not handle same kernels, UV values etc
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From the sound of it, it seems to be a software problem.
I got it on the i777 which wasn't running a custom rom. But I think it could be caused by that battery management app that I installed.
anyway, my main concern is that if there's anything wrong physically with the hardware. ( having the SoD caused by software problem is much easier to swallow as to it being caused by hardware problem, as I can just reflash the kernal, roms, factory reset, etc. )
and did removing the battery while in SoD mode damage the phone?
It's normally a firmware issue, or a conflict between an app & the firmware. You'd find it's pretty rare for an 'untouched' (I.E not modded) phone running stock firmware to have SOD's. And obviously if you're flashing custom firmware that's constantly evolving/changing, then sometimes you're going to get SOD's, tho with most well crafted firmware these are fairly rare.
I reckon I've probably had <10 in the 8 mths I've had my phone & I've been running non-stock firmware the whole time save for the week I got my phone, which is nothing when stacked up against all the mucking around I've with my phone.
Edit to add - One way you can test to see if SOD's you're having are possibly hardware related is to do a completely clean install of stock firmware & see if they still happen. If they don't, then it's obviously whatever firmware you were running. If they do, then it might be hardware-related. Re: your question about pulling the battery after a SOD, normally this shouldn't cause you any problems (it's sometimes the only way you can successfully reboot the phone).
The only known SOD issues on I9100 are the old 2.3.3 (don't remember which one) and the XWLP9 kernel.
Custom roms... well. No need to elaborate I guess.
Most of them have undervolted settings as default.
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The only known SOD issues on I9100 are the old 2.3.3 (don't remember which one) and the XWLP9 kernel.
Custom roms... well. No need to elaborate I guess.
Most of them have undervolted settings as default.
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Im pretty sure i rooted my phone on the we with LP9 kernel. Since Sunday, I've had about 10 sods and never had one before... no doubt here as to what's causing it. I plan to change the kernel on the we and hopefully no more sod.
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Im pretty sure i rooted my phone on the we with LP9 kernel. Since Sunday, I've had about 10 sods and never had one before... no doubt here as to what's causing it. I plan to change the kernel on the we and hopefully no more sod.
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Or just flash the newer build. No SOD there.
wanewon said:
anyway, my main concern is that if there's anything wrong physically with the hardware. ( having the SoD caused by software problem is much easier to swallow as to it being caused by hardware problem, as I can just reflash the kernal, roms, factory reset, etc. )
and did removing the battery while in SoD mode damage the phone?
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How about this?
I answered your question. Read the edit I made to my post.
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How about this?
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I answered your question. Read the edit I made to my post.
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Thank you for the answer.
Since it's kinda hard to recreate the SOD. I'll reflash the rom and kernal and do a wipe and see if the SOD still happen
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Or just flash the newer build. No SOD there.
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Victorator, forgive my ignorance, but are you saying i should just flash the latest build, XWLPD, onto my fone rather than re-rooting it using a different kernel (i.e. CF-Root-SGS2_DX_SIN_LP9-v5.4-CWM5.zip) in order to stop the SOD?
Never faced such issues ever.
Sleep of death
Hi all, the SLEEP OF DEATH on android phones has even become worse; somebody said this issue is resolved in ICS 4.0.3; thats not true. As of now; i have a galaxy S2 i900, 1 month and 2 weeks old, running ICS 4.0.4 and I have been experiencing this problem lately and took back my phone for repairs last week, got back the phone yesterday and this morning the sleep of death happened 3 times in 1 hour. I took the phone for repairs again later this evening and i made it clear to them that problem still hangs around and i told them that if it comes back with the same problem, they got to give me a new one because it happens on some devices only and im dead serious because SAMSUNG knows about this issue very well and they do nothing. NOW CHECK THIS OUT: the new SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 features this disease too; i was in the queue with two S3 clients reporting this problem. Android is really bad at times; im moving to APPLE
Will keep you Updated
MALCOM
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Hi all, the SLEEP OF DEATH on android phones has even become worse; somebody said this issue is resolved in ICS 4.0.3; thats not true. As of now; i have a galaxy S2 i900, 1 month and 2 weeks old, running ICS 4.0.4 and I have been experiencing this problem lately and took back my phone for repairs last week, got back the phone yesterday and this morning the sleep of death happened 3 times in 1 hour. I took the phone for repairs again later this evening and i made it clear to them that problem still hangs around and i told them that if it comes back with the same problem, they got to give me a new one because it happens on some devices only and im dead serious because SAMSUNG knows about this issue very well and they do nothing. NOW CHECK THIS OUT: the new SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 features this disease too; i was in the queue with two S3 clients reporting this problem. Android is really bad at times; im moving to APPLE
Will keep you Updated
MALCOM
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bah bye
SOD
im having the same trouble with stock android 4.0.3 and know with
super nexus rom, the only way to solve it, is to use a program that
prevent phone lock, at the costo of more batery use
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darkm1st87 said:
im having the same trouble with stock android 4.0.3 and know with
super nexus rom, the only way to solve it, is to use a program that
prevent phone lock, at the costo of more batery use
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Could u please test something for me...because i am trying to solve this problem since a long time..
Could u put your phone while open screen on refrigerator for 30' .There is no fear of destroy the phone.I have test already 2 phones with sod and both are doing it with low temp.I want to see if it is sw or hd problem
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Could u please test something for me...because i am trying to solve this problem since a long time..
Could u put your phone while open screen on refrigerator for 30' .There is no fear of destroy the phone.I have test already 2 phones with sod and both are doing it with low temp.I want to see if it is sw or hd problem
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Hi,
I'm also trying to solve this problem, since weeks.
My observations:
SOD happens most on higher battery status (e.g. more SOD's at 80% battery then at 20%
The Phone gets hot after SOD and also before the SOD comes.
While loading the Phone SOD's happen more often
The battery status drains rapidly while SOD (cause of the resulting heat)
My SOD's are independent of kernel, rom, firmware or what ever.
I think it's a hardware problem, but I've no warranty and what to solve the problem without changing the mainboard. It couldn't be a really defective of an important part, cause the phone works apart of this SOD-problem.
Maybe we could find out together howto solve these anoying sod's
Hey. Im trying to solve the SOD problem myself cause its been happening every day and its really annyoing since the phone isnt even a month old.
I got the newest cyanogen mod running.
The phones model is GT-i9100
Android is 4,2,1
I still have warranty on it, do you think I should go back to stock, go exchange my phone where I got it and see if the new one has SOD too or should I just try fixing it first.
Also apps I use constantly : go launcher and dragonvale
I have a 8 gb micro SD inside as well, dunno if that could cause this.
Phone - Galaxy s2 i777, about 18 months old, running the factory ICS update
Ok, so I was initially having problems with my phone rapidly losing charge - Shutting down at 70% booting up at 40%, I assumed it was shutting down because it was over heating due to a large amount of power being discharged at once. I lived with that for a while, I assumed a new battery might fix it.
Next, before I got a new battery, my power button stopped working, so the only way I could unlock my screen was to get a message, or plug the phone in.
Now, I've installed ShoStock3 v2.5.1, (started out installing a kernel by Jeboo) then switched to Siyah v7.9
The power button issue came back after a short amount of time with the jeboo kernel, but seems to be fixed with the Siyah kernel (I'm not sure if that is just a timing/coincidence thing or not, but I thought it was worth mentioning)
My real issue now is that I have almost no service, I get anywhere from a "no service available triangle" to a 3G or H+ symbol with no bars shown. Every now and then I get a few bars, receive a few messages, and then the bars go away.
I assumed it was the modem since ShoStock3 says it flashed the modem during the installation dialog, I've tried using:
UCKJ4
UCLE5
UCLK3
and UCPLC5
so far, and nothing has worked. Maybe I'm just a noob and using the wrong modems, maybe it's a hardware issue, no idea.... so please help me out, I've been searching the forums for a couple of days to fix my problems, you guys have been great so far.
Also, I'm from around Baltimore Maryland in the US if that helps narrow down what modem I should be using.
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Phone - Galaxy s2 i777, about 18 months old, running the factory ICS update
Ok, so I was initially having problems with my phone rapidly losing charge - Shutting down at 70% booting up at 40%, I assumed it was shutting down because it was over heating due to a large amount of power being discharged at once. I lived with that for a while, I assumed a new battery might fix it.
Next, before I got a new battery, my power button stopped working, so the only way I could unlock my screen was to get a message, or plug the phone in.
Now, I've installed ShoStock3 v2.5.1, (started out installing a kernel by Jeboo) then switched to Siyah v7.9
The power button issue came back after a short amount of time with the jeboo kernel, but seems to be fixed with the Siyah kernel (I'm not sure if that is just a timing/coincidence thing or not, but I thought it was worth mentioning)
My real issue now is that I have almost no service, I get anywhere from a "no service available triangle" to a 3G or H+ symbol with no bars shown. Every now and then I get a few bars, receive a few messages, and then the bars go away.
I assumed it was the modem since ShoStock3 says it flashed the modem during the installation dialog, I've tried using:
UCKJ4
UCLE5
UCLK3
and UCPLC5
so far, and nothing has worked. Maybe I'm just a noob and using the wrong modems, maybe it's a hardware issue, no idea.... so please help me out, I've been searching the forums for a couple of days to fix my problems, you guys have been great so far.
Also, I'm from around Baltimore Maryland in the US if that helps narrow down what modem I should be using.
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Modem won't affect service. Are you sure you aren't in a dead zone? Also the battery thing is normal for our phone if it reboots
Nope, not in a dead zone. The issue just started recently, before I had plenty of service. WiFi works, but both my cell service and my GPS won't, which I thought indicated modem... any other ideas?
Thanks for the reply.
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Try going back to stock gb?
Okay, so I'm still on shotock3 with the siyah kernel and the I777UCLE5 modem. I changed my APN settings around to match what I found in this thread:
Http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2021401
It seems better than it was, but still not working properly. The connection comes and goes, when I get a connection speed test is showing about:
120ms ping
3.8Mbps DL
.4Mbps UL
But most of the time speed test won't even connect to a server.
Anyone have any idea what could be causing my phone to have service sporadically?
Maybe they're doing service in your area or having issues. Also meteorological events like solar flares and things can wreak havoc on service. May not be you.
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Maybe they're doing service in your area or having issues. Also meteorological events like solar flares and things can wreak havoc on service. May not be you.
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Is my problem just some ridiculously easy thing that everyone knows so no one wants to help a noob? Or am I just getting bs answers because you don't it? "Modems don't effect signal", "are you in a deadzone?", "solar flares have been known to mess things up"
Can I give more information to help out? I'm not a noob to forums, I'm a noob to this forum, I've searched, I've read stickies, I just can't find a solution (my searching is probably not as fruitful as an experienced user's)
I haven't tried going back to gb yet, but I will tonight after work if you think that could help. I ran ics for months with no problems though, so I don't feel like that caused the problem (granted I'm on jb now, but still).
I know you guys are the ones helping me, so complaining about bs answers isn't all that smart. But answers about solar flares make it harder for other noobs to search for this problem and avoid posting.
...Did u think I was being a smartass? If so, u may want to learn more about the world we live in. Because everything I said as well as all the answers you got were completely legitimate and none were BS as you called it.
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Don't come to these forums looking for help. Then blast the people who are giving you sound advice. I have been running the same rom you posted since release. I too flashed UCLE5 because I haven't had as much luck with the standard modem Sho uses, and have great signal since flashing UCLE5. No issues here. Could be any of the number of suggestions mentioned in this thread. I would suggest you take some of the above advice, and maybe thank some of the people who gave it to you rather than being an ingrate. When you flash a modem run it for a day or so and let it settle in as well. Don't just flash it, run a speed test, and then flash another. Sometimes after flashing it seems it takes my radio's a day or so to even out.
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...Did u think I was being a smartass? If so, u may want to learn more about the world we live in. Because everything I said as well as all the answers you got were completely legitimate and none were BS as you called it.
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The "service in your area" part is EXTREMELY legit; used to happen to me all the time.
Not entirely wise to criticize those trying to help you.
My problem has been going on for 3 days, both at work and at home, roughly 50 miles apart, and no one else around me has been having any problems. Also, no GPS signal... therefore I think I can eliminate both service in the area, and astrological events.
I think step one before anyone goes to the internet to ask for help from strangers, is to find someone close by and say "hey, do you have at&t? Are you having any phone problems?"
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Don't come to these forums looking for help. Then blast the people who are giving you sound advice. I have been running the same rom you posted since release. I too flashed UCLE5 because I haven't had as much luck with the standard modem Sho uses, and have great signal since flashing UCLE5. No issues here. Could be any of the number of suggestions mentioned in this thread. I would suggest you take some of the above advice, and maybe thank some of the people who gave it to you rather than being an ingrate. When you flash a modem run it for a day or so and let it settle in as well. Don't just flash it, run a speed test, and then flash another. Sometimes after flashing it seems it takes my radio's a day or so to even out.
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I honestly assumed he was just being a smart ass, I know I'm the one asking for help here so I'm not trying to be an ingrate. The service thing is a fairly easy thing to check though, i can't imagine someone wouldn't check that first. The solar flare thing is funny.... but not really helpful...
I didn't realize that I needed to let the modem settle in first... being a noob, I didn't even consider that. it's been about a day, with noticable improvement from when I first flashed it, but still not what I would call functionable.
the only two suggestions on the problem in this thread were trouble with the service in the area, and solar flares, I was only trying to rule those out. The suggestion on a solution, was reinstall gb. I was initially planning on doing that after work today, but now I think I'll wait for the modem to settle in longer.
Any other suggestions on what the problem could be would be helpful. Again, I wasn't trying to be ungrateful, just trying to point out that i didn't think those were legitimate suggestions on my problem. My apologies... I have used xda posts for past problems, and am immensly grateful to have a community like this around. I have been trying to obey the "suggestions for noobs" "search before you post" etc...
Are you under warranty? You may be having a hardware failure since it is affecting your radio signal and gps.
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No warranty, the phone is 18 months old, I haven't ruled out hardware failure. That was actually my initial guess, but then a new modem and time seem to help slightly...
I was under the impression that the gps antenna and the cellular antenna (and the speaker) were on the same piece of hardware, and both the GPS and the radio were controlled by the modem. That could be way off though.
Not sure what modem you are useing now, but you did say with ics you were fine and I am pretty sure the UCLE5 modem was the one that came with my 4.0.3 update. It seems to work best for me. If that is the one you are currently running let it settle a bit. I have also seen some people in other phone forums here complaining of throttling of late as well. Just a thought.
Throttling would be slow speeds though right? Not the lack of ability to even send a text.
When I do have service, my DL speeds have been around 4Mbps, which I think is decent.
My problem is more like the signal fading in and out, it almost seems like when I have a good signal then try to use anything that requires data, the signal disappears, would that be throttling?
No.
His issue sounds like a hardware failure. My I777 recently started having the same problem; I tried everything from flashing different modems, returning to GB, even disassembled the phone and swapped the part that controls the signal reception from my wife's to test.. everything I tried was a no go. I eventually figured out after some intense searching that the motherboard was failing, so I decided to just get another phone. Right now my three year old son uses it to play games and stuff. I'm not saying that yours is the exact same issue, but as Red_81 suggested it may be a general hardware failure. What you need to figure out is whether this is exactly so and what is the root cause, then determine if you want to replace the failed part or just get another device. They're pretty cheap on Ebay. Hope some of this helps point you to find a solution.
Hey
I have been flashing ROMs over the past year. Not sure if its related but I eventually managed to almost blow up my battery (excessive bulging), and my phone started experiencing massive heat issues. (Though I think its predominantly due to bad charging habits)
Got a new battery but the phone still heats up with basic phone usage (browser,BBC app ) around the camera,though not as much as before and eventually the SIM card stops being detected.
The problem with the heating and sim card detection came first during MIUI Rom. Since then I have tried revolution and carbon ROMs and still the phone heats up and sim card stops being detected. I eventually need to restart the phone and wait for it to cool down before the SIM is recognised. (The IMEI is intact)
Sorry I dont have actual temperature ranges but even basic usage causes this. I can barely get through a call before the call drops due to the same issue.
Can you help me in understanding if this is a software issue - incorrect baseband?kernel?ROM issue?
Or if I have done permanent damage to my hardware when the battery bulged and the phone overheated?
I have a i9100 bought in India currently being used in UK on Revolution ROM XWLSW V4.0.
Thanks
My wifes phone(the one i now use) was the same using 4.0.4,so now i use 2.3.5 with speedmod and i never get any problems.
For me,it must be the hardware that doesnt like certain roms.
Have you tried Neat ROM lite?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1569686
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For me,it must be the hardware that doesnt like certain roms.
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rebel24 said:
Have you tried Neat ROM lite?
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Thanks for your replies.
I haven't tried Neat. The issue first came in MIUI. I am inclined to think that had to something with this issue. I recently tried 4.3 based Carbon but absolutely the same issue. That made me think it's the hardware or something wrong with the sim tray.
Just keep trying different roms til your phone likes one of them.Different roms have different effects on each phone.
Just decide whats more important for you.
Yeah try NeatROM lite, as it's close to stock it might help you
Tell us how it works out