[Q]Method for determining best modem? - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I know there's a lot of modems out there and they don't all function the same in all areas. What I would like to know, what is the "best" method for determining what modem is best for you? I have an app called Network Signal that shows me my current network strength and I have speedtest.
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Demonic240 said:
I know there's a lot of modems out there and they don't all function the same in all areas. What I would like to know, what is the "best" method for determining what modem is best for you? I have an app called Network Signal that shows me my current network strength and I have speedtest.
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I would start with those apps. Try them out for a day or so as well. Benchmarks and tests are meaningless if they don't do well in real world scenarios. Also, don't forget to test out phone calls, some are better than others when it comes to voice clarity.
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The only way to tell which is best for you is to try it out for a few days. Note connection speed (varies by users online), call quality and volume, and battery usage. None of those can be determined in less than a few days.

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Wifi strength

Looking for the best wifi strength. I dont care about battery drain. As i see iphone 4 have x2 better wifi. What do u recomend?
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I do not know the relevance or how it works, But XXJVO, and XXJVQ modems were the best in GPS and wifi for me.

International note with rogers canada?

Anyone useing the international galaxy note with canadas rogers carrier? If so is there 3g data networks and cellular network working fine on the note or do you have to add the rogers apn settings for data? Any good rom recommendation for the canadian international note user? Thanks and hope this was not asked already
turilo said:
Anyone useing the international galaxy note with canadas rogers carrier? If so is there 3g data networks and cellular network working fine on the note or do you have to add the rogers apn settings for data? Any good rom recommendation for the canadian international note user? Thanks and hope this was not asked already
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I'm using the N7000 with Bell and I get hspa data speeds. I don't see why it wouldn't work with Rogers.
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thegregulator said:
I'm using the N7000 with Bell and I get hspa data speeds. I don't see why it wouldn't work with Rogers.
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Ok awesome did it automatically do the data without adding the apn settings for bell? Hows the data speed you thlink so far any issues?
turilo said:
Ok awesome did it automatically do the data without adding the apn settings for bell? Hows the data speed you thlink so far any issues?
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I didn't have to input any apn. Not sure if you will have to with a Rogers sim. Data speeds are good. Slightly better than my Galaxy Nexus.
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You may have to... just Google them, aren't hard to find at all. I'm awaiting my note as well (putting it on Rogers too)
You might want to disable fast dormancy on the Rogers network with the N7000. It should help your battery life a bit.
MagentaJoe said:
You might want to disable fast dormancy on the Rogers network with the N7000. It should help your battery life a bit.
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Just out of curiosity, what's fast dormancy?
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thegregulator said:
Just out of curiosity, what's fast dormancy?
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Fast Dormancy is a protocol established between the cell masts and the radio in your phone. It allows both ends of the data transfer to co-ordinate switching between high and slow speed data modes. If your carrier supports it then it can save battery power, running at the less energy intensive slower data speeds when you aren't transferring large amounts of data and switching the HSPA+ when needed.
If your carrier does not support it then you typically will see slightly reduced battery life with it on.
As far as I know, in Canada, only the Bell/Telus network support it.
MagentaJoe said:
Fast Dormancy is a protocol established between the cell masts and the radio in your phone. It allows both ends of the data transfer to co-ordinate switching between high and slow speed data modes. If your carrier supports it then it can save battery power, running at the less energy intensive slower data speeds when you aren't transferring large amounts of data and switching the HSPA+ when needed.
If your carrier does not support it then you typically will see slightly reduced battery life with it on.
As far as I know, in Canada, only the Bell/Telus network support it.
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Thanks! So here's the 2nd part of that question. How do you turn off fast dormancy?
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thegregulator said:
Thanks! So here's the 2nd part of that question. How do you turn off fast dormancy?
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hahah your post count is a lot higher than mine. You should know to search this forum for the answer.
MagentaJoe said:
hahah your post count is a lot higher than mine. You should know to search this forum for the answer.
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Notice the "Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium" signature. You seem to know a lot so you should know I can't search at the moment. Should have been a simple answer on your part, smartass.
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thegregulator said:
Notice the "Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium" signature. You seem to know a lot so you should know I can't search at the moment. Should have been a simple answer on your part, smartass.
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Wow, thanks. Notice my smiley face at the end of my sentence?
Install a browser on your phone and search. It's not hard. Shows what a person gets for trying to help someone out. I gave you an explanation you asked for but I am not going to spoon feed you too.
Canadians are generally known for being polite and kind. So much for that assumption. Must be some sort of stereotype like beavers and polar bears.
MagentaJoe said:
Wow, thanks. Notice my smiley face at the end of my sentence?
Install a browser on your phone and search. It's not hard. Shows what a person gets for trying to help someone out. I gave you an explanation you asked for but I am not going to spoon feed you too.
Canadians are generally known for being polite and kind. So much for that assumption. Must be some sort of stereotype like beavers and polar bears.
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Q and A forum. Ask questions to get answers. Pretty straightforward...
Back on topic, you can definitely use this phone with Rogers. Just tried it with a Rogers sim and the apn appeared after a few seconds. Enjoy!
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please post your speedtest LTE results, TORONTO only please

thanks!
mainly if you're on rogers
im getting like 3Mbps per second only
There's already a speed test. Post your results in there instead.
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I meant for nexus4. Lte only canada or.toronto
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Yeah I know but it would still be easier if it's all in one place, to be honest.
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You're not on lte if you're only getting 3mbps, does it show 4g near the signal bars?
peachpuff said:
You're not on lte if you're only getting 3mbps, does it show 4g near the signal bars?
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Yes one 4g bar only I got lemon radio signal n4?
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The signal and speed can drop pretty badly if you're indoors, but I've had a few speed tests at around 60/20 downtown and in East York when I was pulling full bars (Fido/Rogers). It's not the best in my house, but I have Wi-Fi for that.
Edit: I also end up falling back to 3G fairly often, which may be due to either the lack of a signal amplifier or the network which I'm not too familiar with.
BumbleG said:
The signal and speed can drop pretty badly if you're indoors, but I've had a few speed tests at around 60/20 downtown and in East York when I was pulling full bars (Fido/Rogers). It's not the best in my house, but I have Wi-Fi for that.
Edit: I also end up falling back to 3G fairly often, which may be due to either the lack of a signal amplifier or the network which I'm not too familiar with.
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Anyone able to share GTA speeds? Mississauga Brampton area?
I hit 50down and 18up in mississauga, but this was outside with perfect signal. In the deepest darkest pits of my basement i only hit 7down 1up.
Got this in Brampton
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Please don't create new threads when one already exists. Please use this thread.
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Continued phone issues

How many times can one return a phone for replacement for the same issue? At some point can I request a different device? I'm on my second "one" and it has the same connectivity issues my first one had. Can I at some point ask for a different phone.
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You sure its the phone and not issues with the network ? Where I work, we only allow a total of 3 (original, swap, and another swap)
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It's already been replaced once. Where I live I have pretty good service, but there are times when I drop my connection while I have a good connection. What happens after the third replacement?
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tommason1968 said:
How many times can one return a phone for replacement for the same issue? At some point can I request a different device? I'm on my second "one" and it has the same connectivity issues my first one had. Can I at some point ask for a different phone.
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You haven't described the type of issue that you're having. Remember, the bars only indicate voice signal strength.
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3 swaps within 1 year. This would be through Asurion. At the Sprint store they will swap it 3 times before offering you a comparable model. If you want to keep the same phone then they can swap it as many times, in store, as you would like.
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sauprankul said:
You haven't described the type of issue that you're having. Remember, the bars only indicate voice signal strength.
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I can be using various apps like poker F.B or even the browser. Take the internet for instance. I can be using it and at any time it will loose connection. Same with playing poker. While I usually get connected within a minute, it's still annoying. I can't tell that I have good connection cause when it is on it loads pages fairly quick.
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tommason1968 said:
I can be using various apps like poker F.B or even the browser. Take the internet for instance. I can be using it and at any time it will loose connection. Same with playing poker. While I usually get connected within a minute, it's still annoying. I can't tell that I have good connection cause when it is on it loads pages fairly quick.
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I get that a lot on my Note 2. Usually its the phone switching back and forth from ehrpd to 1xrtt. Either your towers are being worked on or are over capacity like mine.. Worst data experience ever. After 10yrs I might bite the bullet and switch carriers, can't take it any longer..
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Until your area is complete or a Radio update is released your phone will continue to act like this..Only way I could make mine stable was to run it in CDMA mode only and completely ignore 4G until more towers fill the gaps.
tommason1968 said:
I can be using various apps like poker F.B or even the browser. Take the internet for instance. I can be using it and at any time it will loose connection. Same with playing poker. While I usually get connected within a minute, it's still annoying. I can't tell that I have good connection cause when it is on it loads pages fairly quick.
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I get the same issue and have come to find a workaround that fixes it. This only works for 3G, but if you switch your network settings from LTE/CDMA to CDMA only you won't have any issues. I never get the issues that you explain while on 4G, but I constantly get them on 3G. Get that fix a try and let me know if it works :good:
Go into settings them power and turn off data sleep.
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Call sprint. Have them verify your SIM ID and UICC ID under settings/about/Phone Identity. Make sure they have the same number on your account as the phone. They may argue with you that the number doesn't matter accept for International but make them check anyways. If you have 4G in your area it will matter.....or even if its just Network Vision. Just keep pressing them to verify. If they are different have them connect you to activation's and have them fix it.

RILJ wakelock

Anyone having this issue? I'm getting unbelievable drain both on stock 4.2.2 and leaked OTA 4.4.2. I have all location services off so not sure why I have this issue? Any ideas or recommendations greatly appreciated.
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That's your phone buddy. Making lots of calls or on hold?
No I hardly ever use the phone ..would changing kernels fix it? I have noticed it is much worse when in bad signal area.
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Of course it would be, it's the phone looking for signal or GPS location. It's the area you are in. A fringe area causes much more drain like you are seeing being that the radio is constantly searching for a signal. A kernel, not much, modem possibly. I have the RILJ wakelock when my area surrounded by water goes in a low state. Nothing to really be done... I've even tried to have Verizon upgrade tower here as it affects everyone in my location, pretty much service ticketed, loled at, and told about femtocell that I would need to pay for running off my internet..... LOL
dave2775 said:
No I hardly ever use the phone ..would changing kernels fix it? I have noticed it is much worse when in bad signal area.
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this app and maybe others may help, I have not tried it :.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2698432 and http://lifehacker.com/auto-pilot-mode-puts-your-phone-in-airplane-mode-when-y-1556047508 by putting phone in airport mode in low signal areas and only searching at intervals you want.

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