Little over 2 weeks with the G3 and I love the device with zero issues besides the very poor data signal strength. dBM rarely breaks into the 90's.
I pretty much get a poor signal all across Kansas City. Work, home and travel between 6 cities to and from signal strength is the same. I always have a working connection but the strength is just not there. My bars always show zero or the itty bitty one bar......but everything works, decently fast and operating.
My old S3 on Carbon and my wifes stock S3 always showed good strength, showed 10dBM less than my G3. Is this just how the G3's radio is setup? On PRL 51102, I may try changing the PRL to see if it helps.
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Something should be wrong with your phone. Go back to Lg and replace it. Cause, this phone is best by far i have ever used. I have used samsung Note 2 , 3 S4, s5, G2, G1,S2,S3. And this phone easily is on top for data
Given that you're in Sprint's backyard, I would think the signal strength, both 3G and LTE, would be quite strong across the KCMO region.
Out of curiosity.. Under Settings -> Wireless Networks (More) -> Network (Mobile Networks) -- What is Network Mode set to? Global? LTE/CDMA? If Global, change to LTE/CDMA and see if you see an improvement.
Also, for point of reference, my indoor signal strength at work shows -94 dBm on eHRPD (3G) connection. Fluctuates between 3 and 4 bars. Not sure how that dBm measurement would translate to LTE frequency bands, but I would think it should be similar.
Have you done a speed test to get an idea what kind of bandwidth your device is capable of even with what's perceived to be a weak signal?
wosiek said:
Given that you're in Sprint's backyard, I would think the signal strength, both 3G and LTE, would be quite strong across the KCMO region.
Out of curiosity.. Under Settings -> Wireless Networks (More) -> Network (Mobile Networks) -- What is Network Mode set to? Global? LTE/CDMA? If Global, change to LTE/CDMA and see if you see an improvement.
Also, for point of reference, my indoor signal strength at work shows -94 dBm on eHRPD (3G) connection. Fluctuates between 3 and 4 bars. Not sure how that dBm measurement would translate to LTE frequency bands, but I would think it should be similar.
Have you done a speed test to get an idea what kind of bandwidth your device is capable of even with what's perceived to be a weak signal?
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One would think yes, being a KC resident home of Sprint I would get great service. In most cases I do.
It's been on LTE/CDMA and global. I haven't noticed if one is better than the other. Maybe a better handoff between 3G and Spark on Global. Update: Just got back from a local Sprint store and talked to a very knowledgeable Technician who has has first hand experience on all LG devices that their signal is like this across the board. Lower signal and dBM compared to HTC, Samsung or Motorola but still get great speeds.
I've done speed tests at the same time I noticed poor strength and actually surprised that despite the signal I get the same speeds as if I had better signal (lower dBM)
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I noticed low signal strength on the LTE frequency(the one showing in signal bars by default) from the beginning but it doesn't affect my speeds so I'm not complaining.
Does band 41 show a different logo for spark? I have never had spark, but s3 didn't have have tri-band, so it's possible you are on b41, and it has decent enough strength, so it just stays with b41. I Can keep b25 LTE down to around -117 db. You can check which band you are on with ##3282# and click lte, then view.
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What 3G speeds do you get with your Vibrant running on At&t's network?
I tend to see about 1.0-1.5mbit down and the same speeds up when i have 3-4/5 bars.
Also when you go indoors do you see a dramatic decrease in signal? I sure do and it annoys the heck out of me. But the weird thing is most of the time I still pull in at just under 1.0mbit down and same up.
Signal depends where you are at, In Hawaii I got decent ATT (TMO edge only) most places,
Here in SFO area I get Great connection with ATT indoors or out (I tested to see how it works here)
So, in Hawaii, 1-up 1-down on Att Here in Ca 3up 1.5 down
In Chicago area with strong signal I get up to 5.9 up and 1.3 down.
If you go to Settings, About Phone, Status, you'll see your network strength.
I have the Epic 4G Touch and my average signal strength is -100 dBm around Houston. Right now, I don't know if its a Sprint thing and their network sux or if it's a Samsung thing and their antennas sux.
2 months ago I had Tmo and had WAY better average signal. I actually roam while in Houston; on Sprint network. I also get dropped called and calls don't come through.
Are people getting horrible connection with your Evo 3D? If you're getting great service in Houston, I'm getting rid of this phone. What's the point of s smartphone if you can't even connect to data without WiFi.
Sent from my Epic 4G Touch using an average signal of -100 dBm. -_-
Hello,
I'm new to this thread as I've been a HTC user forever.
I just got my first of many N3's last week and it seems that I have very low signal in a lot of places where I typically get strong signal.
For example on my HTC Evo 4G LTE I always get 5 bars and there was rarely any dropped calls at my home and office.
On the N3 I now typically only have 1-3 bars.
I'm sure its NOT a SPRINT network issue but a phone issue. Does any one else experience this issue? Is there a fix to get better signal?
Here is what I did with the sprint and verizon N3.
Sprint:
Purchased at Best Buy and had low signal issue and returned it.
Purchased at Sprint Store had low signal issue and I still have this phone.
Verizon:
Purchased at Verizon store and had low signal issue . They suggested exchanging the SIM card which I did but didnt change the signal strength.
Exchanged it for a different N3 and still had the same issue so I've returned it.
djscissorhands said:
Hello,
I'm new to this thread as I've been a HTC user forever.
I just got my first of many N3's last week and it seems that I have very low signal in a lot of places where I typically get strong signal.
For example on my HTC Evo 4G LTE I always get 5 bars and there was rarely any dropped calls at my home and office.
On the N3 I now typically only have 1-3 bars.
I'm sure its NOT a SPRINT network issue but a phone issue. Does any one else experience this issue? Is there a fix to get better signal?
Here is what I did with the sprint and verizon N3.
Sprint:
Purchased at Best Buy and had low signal issue and returned it.
Purchased at Sprint Store had low signal issue and I still have this phone.
Verizon:
Purchased at Verizon store and had low signal issue . They suggested exchanging the SIM card which I did but didnt change the signal strength.
Exchanged it for a different N3 and still had the same issue so I've returned it.
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Is it actual signal strength your concerned about or is it bar strength in the notification area? Also you can't compare verizon to sprint signal as a fair comparison as they will be different in different areas. Go into your settings and look at the actual signal strength of both phones. They will be measured in dbm.
i'm concerned with the amount of bars in the notification area which has a direct correlation to the amount of dbm in the settings. the sprint phone fluctuates between -91 dbm and -100 dbm.
I was testing a theory that the lte radio had something to do with it so I just went into settings/mobile network/perferred network mode and switched from "LTE/CDMA" to "CDMA" and the phone rebooted and wham , now i have 5 bars and -69 dbm. Something with the lte is messing with the phone. WTH!!!
That means to get a good signal i have to be in CDMA and only get 3g service. Why is this?
I'm out have no explanation. I have/had that problem too, people at the sprint store tells me its a issue of where the software in the phone isn't recognizing the lte the way it should and that a software fix is coming but no one know when. I was dropping so many calls (89% of them per sprint) on the stock rom I was ready to go back to my note 2, but after flashing a different rom I have only dropped one call since rooting and switching roms .
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I don't know if LTE functions on the same frequency as 3g. As a rule from amateur radio, the higher the frequency the transmitter operates on, the shorter distance it travels. 800mhz usually has better penetration of buildings than 3g or 4g if they are on the 1.2ghz+ range. You will need more towers closer together to get better signal overall in the GHz range. Because of cost, I don't think anyone is going to put up more towers in the beginning. Years ago, the guesstimate of putting up a single tower was a million dollars. This is accounting for all costs to go from nothing to a fully functional self standing tower. Costs might be different now but I would say that it's safe to assume that they are putting LTE on existing towers. This is why LTE signal doesn't seem as far reaching as lower frequency technologies. This is as simple of an explanation as I can think of. Until they start widespread rolling out LTE on nextel's 800-900mhz range, and they release phones that take advantage of those bands, you're just going to have to deal with it with what you have as a phone. Spark and ex-nextel LTE transmitters "should" help throughput tremendously once they have the bugs ironed out.
Hi, everyone.
Could someone help me with the signal strength issue I'm having with one of my phones.
I currently have two I605.
One (white) is rooted with unlocked bootloader with latest CM11
The other (Grey) is rooted with locked bootloader on stock MJ9. (4.3)
I'm using both on Lycamobile on Tmobile network.
The white one is working well with the Lycamobile.
The signal strength is -69 dBm with 22 asu on HSADPA.
I see the network as Lycamobile.
However, my grey phone's signal strength is bad.
It's -90 dBM with 11 asu on HSPA.
THe network is listed as T-mobile on this phone.
The APN settings are exactly same.
The phones are next to each other in the same house.
I have never had problem with the WHITE one any where,
but the GREY one won't connect to the network intermittently
because of weak signal strength outside. I'm not talking about the data.
The phone simply doesn't call or receive calls.
I'm wondering if there's a setting that I should be touching additionally
to unleash or unlock more bands in this GREY phone.
I'd appreciate any insight.
Thanks.
oinop said:
Hi, everyone.
Could someone help me with the signal strength issue I'm having with one of my phones.
I currently have two I605.
One (white) is rooted with unlocked bootloader with latest CM11
The other (Grey) is rooted with locked bootloader on stock MJ9. (4.3)
I'm using both on Lycamobile on Tmobile network.
The white one is working well with the Lycamobile.
The signal strength is -69 dBm with 22 asu on HSADPA.
I see the network as Lycamobile.
However, my grey phone's signal strength is bad.
It's -90 dBM with 11 asu on HSPA.
THe network is listed as T-mobile on this phone.
The APN settings are exactly same.
The phones are next to each other in the same house.
I have never had problem with the WHITE one any where,
but the GREY one won't connect to the network intermittently
because of weak signal strength outside. I'm not talking about the data.
The phone simply doesn't call or receive calls.
I'm wondering if there's a setting that I should be touching additionally
to unleash or unlock more bands in this GREY phone.
I'd appreciate any insight.
Thanks.
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Aosp roms more accurately read the signal strength. The tw rom is reading lower but it just not as accurate at displaying the correct signal strength. It is strictly visual though. This is perfectly normal. Neither phone has to something wrong with it.
DreamFX said:
Aosp roms more accurately read the signal strength. The tw rom is reading lower but it just not as accurate at displaying the correct signal strength. It is strictly visual though. This is perfectly normal. Neither phone has to something wrong with it.
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Hey, Thanks for the reply.
I'm not talking about the signal antenna icon.
I know that one is strictly for visual. Some shows Full Bar even when it's -100 while some shows 2 bars for the same condition.
Are you saying that even the signal strength reading in dBm is strictly visual as well?
Because I used various signal strength apps and they all show poor strengths in the "poor" note 2.
And I'm curious why there's a discrepancy of showing HSPA vs HSDPA, and Tmobile vs Lycamobile
when I'm using same phone, same cell tower, same service.
oinop said:
Hey, Thanks for the reply.
I'm not talking about the signal antenna icon.
I know that one is strictly for visual. Some shows Full Bar even when it's -100 while some shows 2 bars for the same condition.
Are you saying that even the signal strength reading in dBm is strictly visual as well?
Because I used various signal strength apps and they all show poor strengths in the "poor" note 2.
And I'm curious why there's a discrepancy of showing HSPA vs HSDPA, and Tmobile vs Lycamobile
when I'm using same phone, same cell tower, same service.
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Yes it's visual in there as well. Aosp is supposed to read more accurately.I just heard time and time again not to focus so much on those numbers as tw has just as good of signal strength as aosp it just doesn't look like it visually.
I'm on MIUI dev. At my place the Jio service is pretty poor. I get the max. speed of 100KBps throughout the day, and only during the nights I am able to reach upto 3or4MBps.
But, what I've seen is that sometimes in between, my cell connects to some other Cell Tower (Jio's only). I can tell you this because the network strength is always full at my place but when it gets switched to the other Tower's signal, the strength is around 40-50%. And, suddenly the speed gets boosted upto 2MBps from 100KBps, for the brief 10secs. Then again the network strength goes full and the speed comes back to its normal.
So, what I think, is that there's another cell tower which is farther then this one but has less no. of users and hence better speeds.
So, is there anyway that I can switch to that network permanently. I've read about setting the phone's modem to a particular freq..
So, guys tell me what I can do.
TL; DR How can I use the other cell tower of my network which has better internet speeds but has weaker network strength.
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Network Signal Guru! Download this app and select band 40 from LTE settings
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Tested it. Works as it says, but the speed is still same. Hell, Im getting speed around 100kbps+ on Band 5, while on Band40 the speed is around 60kbps. Although the network strength is full in both bands.
Anyway, thanks for your reply. It must be problem with Jio services only.