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Just got a Cincinnati Bell Vibrant today (running froyo) - phone, etc., is just fine, absolutely no complaints, but I noticed almost immediately that the GPS won't acquire a lock. Not even on a single sat. I'm a GPS power-user (navigation, biking, running, etc. - I use it constantly), and this is a serious problem for me. I've never had a problem getting an instantaneous lock in this area on any of my previous phones. I tried the various fixes for the T-mobile Vibrant that are floating around the internet and all they do is grind my phone to halt. I grabbed the .apk for Samsung's GPSRestore app (because Cincinnati Bell won't make it available for us to download from the app store), but after "restoring" my settings, it tells me it can't acquire a lock and that I need to contact Samsung. Seeing as many people report improvement from the other fixes for their non-Cincinnati Bell phones, I just wanted to see if anybody has found anything that works for the Cincinnati Bell phones.
Thanks.
Cincinnati sucks for vibrant users. I've tried many roms and fixes and have never had adequate locks at all.
If gps is seriously important to you I would suggest returning the phone if possible.
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If none of the GPS fixes worked for you just like me. Try the hardware fix below it works wonders !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878970
I use my Vibrant on Cincinnati Bell and have never had a problem with gps.... Just try a couple of the GPS fixes here... Obviously you'll have to mod the phone to be able to flash.... The hardware and software is identical... T-mobile even appears in the build version under phone info... lol. Obviously if none of the fixes work then return the phone and get a new one.
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Even more hilarious. If you take a bit of isopropanol and rub out the ugly "Cincinnati Bell" logo that they printed on, you will see it says T-mobile underneath! I laughed my a$$ when I saw that.
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Even more hilarious. If you take a bit of isopropanol and rub out the ugly "Cincinnati Bell" logo that they printed on, you will see it says T-mobile underneath! I laughed my a$$ when I saw that.
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I actually just scratched it off with my fingernail when I got mine. CBW got a bunch of Vibrants and HTC Penaches (aka MyTouch4g) from TMo. As we know, CBW is notoriusly stubborn about their simlock policies. Once my contract is up (a few months), I am going flash it back to the Ultimobile 2.2 that was on there, unroot it and say to them, "You got this phone from TMo, simlocked it and you are telling me that you can't unlock it" I call BS.
Side Note: I had the Motorola XT720 which was manufacturer locked on 2.1 (with no upgrades ever planned). We were able to upgrade it ourselves by building 2.2 from the original Milestone A853 source. Few months later, CBW decides to give its customers Root and an "official" upgrade. Guess what, it was a hacked version of our version. We even saw some of our source buried in there. It was realeased by a sub-company Ultimobile. Now for the bad part. Because it was not really stolen (it is open source), from us, they put in a tracking code that if XT720 users outside of CBW market updated their phones, it would send data back to Ultimobile about who was using their product. Dirty Dirty Dirty. As soon as I got my Vibrant, i rooted it, found the code and instantly flashed a new ROM to get rid of it. Just an FYI
Going back to OP's issue, I have no problem whatsoever with GPS on CBW Vibrant. I just looked this morning and mine was made in Jan 2011.
Ditto what Woodrube said. While GPS with the Vibrant isn't stellar, it works reasonably well outdoors or in a car. The only issues I've run into were when using MIUI or CM7. The only fix I needed was to add an extra step (Angry GPS) before using Google Navigation and it was smooth sailing.
Try picking up a copy of AngryGPSMod.apk and doing a GPS test. It may suddenly start working as intended.
Hi Community,
I am writing again because I wanted to share my story about my UK Titan I have had for over a year now. I had won this titan at a windows phone party provided by microsoft and i was ecstatic about winning it, it wasn't until 6 months later that the navigation on my titan started to FAIL. It simply would not lock onto my location and tell me the next turn or my continuing direction for whatever navigation software I was using.
I sent it back to HTC for repair and it was fixed actually the navigation worked perfectly but then I had an issue with a loose battery back cover and purchased some non oem covers that did not fit securely either.
So my idea on a solution for this problem was to buy another uk euro htc titan from europe which I did and lo and behold its navigation failed miserably as well! I had since sold my original uk titan and have sent my current UK titan back to htc for repair THREE TIMES, I am not kidding i sent it back to htc for repair 3 times, i wrote long explanatory letters to please test this device before you send it back to me on but obviously this request reached no one.
I have had many horror stories having my titan fail in giving me directions but the worst was when i was at a party near the border ( i live in san diego) on a very foggy night and could not see 5 feet ahead of me, I was driving aimlessly looking at my navigation begging it to lock and tell me where to go , i almost reached hte border into mexico and had to figure out on my own how to get home, and to make it worst i continued to watch my titan as i drove and the navigation came to life when i was almost home!
I have opened a new escalated dispute with HTC in that there must be some resolution to fixing this navigation issue, and that is pending. I just can't understand how my first uk titan had an initial navigation problem i sent it back for repair and it worked perfectly but sold it (which was a dumb move) only to import a new one from the uk and its navigation gps fails miserably every time.
oh and recently i figured out how to get my navigation to work, when i am in my car, i have to put my titan on the dashboard ALL THE WAY to the edge past my steering wheel and in about 20 seconds or more the navigation will start to work! and it will work perfectly, but it shouldnt be like this i shouldn't' have to play with the phone in different positions with a clear view of the sky to get it work. If i set the device say on my center console in front of the radio, it stops working again.
i have become obsessed with my phones navigation and getting it to work, i dont want to upgrade to wp8 because:
1. I love my phones big screen
2. the removable battery
3. 7.8 custom roms have much more haking/customizing freedom than current wp8
4. the titan has been "jailbroken" for custom roms
so i ask has anyone else experienced this issue? any idea or solutions on homebrew solution to fix maybe?
update resolved!
after sending my uk international titan back to HTC FOUR TIMES, they have fixed the gps hardware portion of my phone, i can now use any turn by turn nav app and it works it freaking works so happy! moderator please close this thread
I've been holding on to my Note 3 because it's the last phone on Sprint network that will allow you to talk and surf when LTE speeds are available. Lately it's becoming very laggy and I know it's time to move on. Any suggestions?
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I've been holding on to my Note 3 because it's the last phone on Sprint network that will allow you to talk and surf when LTE speeds are available. Lately it's becoming very laggy and I know it's time to move on. Any suggestions?
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I'm in the same boat, however my device is not laggy. I run my 4.4.4 Nk4 rooted no KNOX debloated rom. Every once in awhile I'll flash a fresh copy of the rom to keep it from getting laggy.
As for what to get next, don't want a Note 5 with no sd card slot and non-removable battery. Although I heard they may bring back the removable battery in the note 6 in which case I would consider a good buy. Everyone I've talked to about the LG G4 has said it has trouble with pixels burning out in the display,( and is being recalled ) so I'll past on that one. I would consider the LG G5 if they fix the display problem, supposed to be out in March 2016. For right now I'm waiting for the release of the LG V10 which from all the specs I've read is very close to the Note 3. The LG V10 will be available for AT&T and Verizon, Sprint has yet to say when they will have it, and is going to be released the end of November 2015.
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I'm in the same boat, however my device is not laggy. I run my 4.4.4 Nk4 rooted no KNOX debloated rom. Every once in awhile I'll flash a fresh copy of the rom to keep it from getting laggy.
As for what to get next, don't want a Note 5 with no sd card slot and non-removable battery. Although I heard they may bring back the removable battery in the note 6 in which case I would consider a good buy. Everyone I've talked to about the LG G4 has said it has trouble with pixels burning out in the display,( and is being recalled ) so I'll past on that one. I would consider the LG G5 if they fix the display problem, supposed to be out in March 2016. For right now I'm waiting for the release of the LG V10 which from all the specs I've read is very close to the Note 3. The LG V10 will be available for AT&T and Verizon, Sprint has yet to say when they will have it, and is going to be released the end of November 2015.
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So the LG V10 is out what did you get?
I went from note 3 to note 5. Had bad 1st unit. 2nd phone has been good. The antennas are not as good as note 3 with reception, and since Sprint has not implemented the VOLTE I'm forced to use Google voice if I need to make a call while using the Internet. I got the 64 gb model. Because I got that model when I got my 2nd phone Sprint just gave me the while new box with the accessories in it. The quick charge is great, and the with power savings on I do have great battery life. If I'm at a poor location with really bad Cell signal coverage and no wifi it eats through my battery life. Wish I had the 2 extra battery like I did on the note 3 for those days. Some said to try turning off gps in that situation so I'm going to try that. That being said, rapid charge wow oh wow and yes please! It's great!
If you want to keep the note 3 try sacs note 5 port. Had I tried that I might not of had me and the wife get a note 5. Yeah it's that good.
This has been the ONLY phone that I have not rooted.
I used package disabler Pro, which somehow does the freeze application of titanium backup Pro.
They even have an export import feature. So when I got my 2nd note 5 I imported the file and was able to have every bloat ware disabled.
Hope to hear back from you.
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rbaucom said:
So the LG V10 is out what did you get?
I went from note 3 to note 5. Had bad 1st unit. 2nd phone has been good. The antennas are not as good as note 3 with reception, and since Sprint has not implemented the VOLTE I'm forced to use Google voice if I need to make a call while using the Internet. I got the 64 gb model. Because I got that model when I got my 2nd phone Sprint just gave me the while new box with the accessories in it. The quick charge is great, and the with power savings on I do have great battery life. If I'm at a poor location with really bad Cell signal coverage and no wifi it eats through my battery life. Wish I had the 2 extra battery like I did on the note 3 for those days. Some said to try turning off gps in that situation so I'm going to try that. That being said, rapid charge wow oh wow and yes please! It's great!
If you want to keep the note 3 try sacs note 5 port. Had I tried that I might not of had me and the wife get a note 5. Yeah it's that good.
This has been the ONLY phone that I have not rooted.
I used package disabler Pro, which somehow does the freeze application of titanium backup Pro.
They even have an export import feature. So when I got my 2nd note 5 I imported the file and was able to have every bloat ware disabled.
Hope to hear back from you.
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They say the Note 5 is great, your not the first one to have problems with it for sure. I have not bought a new device yet still rocking the Note 3. I'm very leery of a phone with out a removable battery. If the Bat fails you lose everything and have to return the device. Rumors are the removable battery will make an appearance in the Note 6.
Has anyone else experienced issues with wifi turning itself off? It seems to do so at random times throughout the day, sometimes even 30 seconds after turning it on, while my daughter it's watching YouTube, or while I'm surfing the internet.
I have been using automagic to turn it back on, but it's annoying when I'm on the internet and a page fails to load since the wifi suddenly disconnected itself.
I have disabled all the T-Mobile settings under diagnostics, and enable wifi while the screen is off, but it didn't fix the issue. I have factory reset the device, and even on setup it disabled itself 3 times while trying to setup. I don't use data, so I stick with wifi for receiving emails, which is why I want it always on.
Anyone else? If it's normal for this phone, I'll just suck it up and deal with it, otherwise I'll send it off to LG, but wanted to check with folks here, first.
I ended up contacting LG and shipped the phone to them this afternoon.
me too
Mine does this too and is also a T Mobile variant. Was hoping someone here would have a solution. I bought mine used, so no point in trying to send it back to LG though. Did you by chance download the MM update? Wondering if there's something T mobileish that doesn't play well, but I doubt it.
Just a thought..make sure there aren't any of the options turned on under "Smart Settings" in the settings menu. Some of the options turn off/on Wifi when you are in a specific location.
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Mine does this too and is also a T Mobile variant. Was hoping someone here would have a solution. I bought mine used, so no point in trying to send it back to LG though. Did you by chance download the MM update? Wondering if there's something T mobileish that doesn't play well, but I doubt it.
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I did take the MM update. Unfortunately I've sent the phone in to LG two times for this issue, and they still haven't fixed it. Just got the phone back today, and sure enough, the wifi turns off after a few minutes. It even turns itself off a few times when going through the activation process. I'm pretty sure this is the last time I will by an LG phone.
I just called LG to request another shipping label. He asked the obligatory, "have you pulled the battery and put it back in, factory reset the device, or anything else that has nothing to do with your issue?". I just don't understand why they have no quality control. The first time they replaced the camera and said it fixed the wifi issues. The second time they did replace the bluetooth and wifi module, but again, they didn't even check to see if it was resolved.
I asked the LG rep how to get the issue resolved, and he said I'll have to ship it back to them. What good it will do to ship it out a third time, I don't know. This is getting really irritating.
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Just a thought..make sure there aren't any of the options turned on under "Smart Settings" in the settings menu. Some of the options turn off/on Wifi when you are in a specific location.
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Thanks for the idea, but nothing turned on there.
Turns out that if I take my sim card out (Lycamobile, a MVNO running on T-Mobile's network), I don't have trouble with the wifi turning off, at least not yet after 6 hours. I'll try putting my sim card back in and see if the issue comes back, then try an unactivated T-Mobile sim card.
I'm guessing LG could never repro the issue.
Didn't matter which sim card I used, the wifi would turn itself off. Since it didn't seem to happen when no sim card was present, it makes me wonder if it was software related. I couldn't find anything, and nuked all the permissions to the T-Mobile apps, but it was still broken.
Off to LG for the third time. The normal LG customer service says they only do ground shipping for repairs, but the supervisor was able to get me an overnight label when I asked for faster shipping, so that helps. I also asked for a new (or refurbished) phone, but he said that was up to the repair technician.
Just got the phone back today. LG can't fix the device, yet they refuse to replace it. I've sent it in 3 times, and the issue is still not resolved. Turn on wifi, find and start to download an app, and it says no connection. Look, and the wifi is back off. Or YouTube. Or browsing the internet. Or doing nothing at all. Just turns itself off.
I get the phone back for a day, and immediately send it back in. Supervisors are useless - the only thing they can do is get you overnight shipping instead of ground. But the repair facility won't acknowledge it for two days after it arrives when it's overnight shipping.
Sick and tired of LG. LG says there is nothing they can do if the repair facility deems that it's fixable. They won't send a new or refurbished phone. The only course of action I have, per two supervisors, is to send it back in, and there is no other way. And the repair facility doesn't test to make sure their fix actually addresses the problem. No quality checks whatsoever. What a worthless company.
Sent back a fourth time, and just received it back after waiting another two weeks. Each technician just replaces the wifi/Bluetooth module but doesn't bother checking to see if the issue is fixed, which it's not. What's worse, is this time it looks like the phone has been dropped. I sent an almost brand-new phone to them (no scratches or blemishes), and now the metal bezel on one of the sides is all scratched up.
Waiting for a call back from yet another supervisor. My BBB complaint just has a response saying, we see that it was shipped back to you. They didn't even read the claim. Typical LG. I guess it's from corporate all the way down the chain. But if your superiors don't care, why would the underlings?
No more LG phones for me after this. These games are ridiculous, and it keeps getting worse (now my phone is all scratched up).
Received the phone back after the 5th "repair". Same issue with the WiFi, and the scratches on the bezel weren't addressed. BBB case was closed automatically after a week, despite them saying I had 10 days to respond.
I had thought about rooting and uninstalling the T-Mobile bloat before sending it to them for the third time, but figured I'd give LG another chance. I should have just done it, as removing all T-Mobile apps fixed the issue. Merely nuking the permissions from the apps had not previously done the trick.
Now I just have a scratched up phone, which I think I'll just live with rather than risk LG messing up something else, not to mention that rooting voids the warranty.
I love my new S9Plus, but I am getting increasingly frustrated in the number of dropped calls I am having.
It doesn't seem to matter if I have several bars or only one or two - I am dropping calls at least 8 or 9 times a day. Even when I have 4 bars.
TOday at work I had four bars (download speeds of 26MB down on lte) and I dropped two calls while talking to my wife. Problem enough that I dropped the calls but my wife thinks I hung up on her.
I live in the US and am on ATT if that matters. I have used International Variants on my last four phones and never had this call drop problem before. NEVER.
I first wonder if there is something I can do about this? Is this caused by software or hardware in the phone? is there a way to test t his? (it is hard to anticpate when I will drop calls. I have had some calls last over 10 minutes without dropping and other times in the same location - call drop out after 1 minute.
Anyone else having this problem? Your help and input is greatly appreciated.
Am I the only one experiencing dropped calls? Signal Strength seems ok - but while talking calls just drop off - I watched the signal strength meter go away and instead saw a circle with a link thru it - no signal I guess - (I think my call would have dropped had I been on a call) for no apparent reason -
Anyone else having an issue with dropped calls or am I the only one?
I'm also having drop outs on Vodafone UK. Only happens when I've been on the phone for more then 5 mins
I had bad quality in calls, hardly understood what the other person said; changed the sim card, all ok now.
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I have the samsung unlocked version and using Verizon on it, have not dropped any calls yet but it seems very static sounding. I love the phone, and only talk to my wife on the phone, everyone else I just text so not a huge issue with me.
To OP, this used to happen to me on S4/S7 when the phone would switch between LTE/WCDMA when suddenly I would get no network with signal disappearing and dropping calls. A new firmware fixed that issue in one case and in other case had to replace the phone itself. Can you try changing to "GSM only" to see if this is related to VOLTE at all or bands changing between LTS<=>WCDMA?
As for the static in call, it could be due to lack of VoLTE support.
I went to the ATT Store and they mentioned that ATT has been doing someting with enhanced calling stuff - said it might effect me - but I am not sure I get enhanced calling because I am not on a branded phone. I went ahead and got a new sim card thinking maybe that might help. Will see what happens over the next few days.
I do appreciate the comments - hope this is not a phone issue
I'm on T-Mobile and I am experiencing it as well, and no it's not the service as my One plus 5t doesn't drop any calls in the same area, same sim, same service. Even the Wifi was weak.
I did a support call with Samsung and they advised me to return it.. I ordered another one to see if that one is any better... I'm hoping... If not that will go back as well.
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I just got my s9 with att today and am in the states. I'm having the same issue. I have also noticed it is super delayed in sending images via text as well.
I have the issues on my s9 on Vodafone UK there is also a post in the s9 forums about it
It's seems to be affecting a few people and it seems global
So let's hope a FW update fixes it and that the update come soon ar I will return the handset
First the finger print sensor issues. Now this!
My one week old s9+ gave me trouble with the fingerprint error that got fixed with the update. But now my device is dropping almost every other call. Short or long it doesn't matter. I could make calls with no drops in the same spot using the same sim card on my s7 edge. Heading to Samsung tomorrow. Not quiet happy! Device is unlocked. Bought directly from Samsung and I live in Bahrain.
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My one week old s9+ gave me trouble with the fingerprint error that got fixed with the update. But now my device is dropping almost every other call. Short or long it doesn't matter. I could make calls with no drops in the same spot using the same sim card on my s7 edge. Heading to Samsung tomorrow. Not quiet happy! Device is unlocked. Bought directly from Samsung and I live in Bahrain.
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Returning mine today one thing I expect a phone todo is make calls. Most other things I can wait to be fixed.
Going back to my oneplus 5t which I actually think is a better phone
Unless you are using an AT&T S9+ (or one running AT&T firmware), you will drop calls on AT&T because they won't let your phone use VoLTE and it will try and drop to HSPA , which is being reduced network wise every day.
Getting the phone replaced with a new one.
I was delayed a couple of days because of work but I went to samsung today and they did extensive system tests that did not show anything more than a simple log that says "call drop due to weak network" which is not the case. However, I asked them to manually check it by making calls and keeping in on speaker and 2 out of 3 calls dropped and they got it recorded on camera. Now I'm waiting for my replacement. Hopefully this was a flaw in the first batch or something as my device was one if the first here in the country. Also I almost missed my 15 days replacement time frame. Otherwise they would've fixed it instead. Pheww what a relief. If you are experiencing this issue run to your closest Samsung service center and get it replaced.
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I was delayed a couple of days because of work but I went to samsung today and they did extensive system tests that did not show anything more than a simple log that says "call drop due to weak network" which is not the case. However, I asked them to manually check it by making calls and keeping in on speaker and 2 out of 3 calls dropped and they got it recorded on camera. Now I'm waiting for my replacement. Hopefully this was a flaw in the first batch or something as my device was one if the first here in the country. Also I almost missed my 15 days replacement time frame. Otherwise they would've fixed it instead. Pheww what a relief. If you are experiencing this issue run to your closest Samsung service center and get it replaced.
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It's crazy. One thing you would think the have perfected over the years is the ability to make phone calls
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It's crazy. One thing you would think the have perfected over the years is the ability to make phone calls
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Seriously!! What a disappointment after being excited about being one of the first people to own the device. I had 2 serious issues from the day I purchased it. Fingerprint sensor then dropped calls. My replacement device will be ready for pickup on Saturday. If it works perfectly I'm willing to forgive them. If not I'm going to demand my money back ! I did not pay around 1000$ for the device so I can drive to service center 3 times in 13 days and end up using my S7 edge again!
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Seriously!! What a disappointment after being excited about being one of the first people to own the device. I had 2 serious issues from the day I purchased it. Fingerprint sensor then dropped calls. My replacement device will be ready for pickup on Saturday. If it works perfectly I'm willing to forgive them. If not I'm going to demand my money back ! I did not pay around 1000$ for the device so I can drive to service center 3 times in 13 days and end up using my S7 edge again!
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In the UK they offered to allow me to return it for replacement but would take about 20 days to get another handset so I have returned it for refund
I strongly suspect your replacement maybe the same.. I think it's a software issue that will need a FW update
Still I will be getting my cash back have decided to buy a new rifle instead
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In the UK they offered to allow me to return it for replacement but would take about 20 days to get another handset so I have returned it for refund
I strongly suspect your replacement maybe the same.. I think it's a software issue that will need a FW update
Still I will be getting my cash back have decided to buy a new rifle instead
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20 days!?! That's a long long time. I'd take the money like u did. They promised to give me a new device by Saturday so let's see. Otherwise I will take my money back and hold the purchase. Maybe I'll buy a different device altogether. Which sucks cuz I wanted the s9+ since it was rumored last year! Good luck with the rifle. Don't be shooting no Samsung employees lol
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20 days!?! That's a long long time. I'd take the money like u did. They promised to give me a new device by Saturday so let's see. Otherwise I will take my money back and hold the purchase. Maybe I'll buy a different device altogether. Which sucks cuz I wanted the s9+ since it was rumored last year! Good luck with the rifle. Don't be shooting no Samsung employees lol
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I have a note8 and iPhone x
I played with the s9.. call recording didn't work.. One of the features was missing 'blood pressure measurement' few other bits not right software wise
I will wait a few months see what other flagships come out
Hi Guys!
At spain there is a lot of people with this issue. With different providers, like Vodafone, Orange, etc...
We have sended a message on twitter to call Samsung to update a new modem firmware or something like this:
https://twitter.com/FGPonce/status/976811515461369857
If its important to do a rt to get more visibility and you guys could send something also in english to call samsung to fix this issue all fast as they can.
Apologize about my english !