Good Bye Bionic - Motorola Droid Bionic

After two replacement Bionics and a new SIM card, Verzion and I decided that it was time for a new phone. Hello Galaxy Nexus! Before leaving the Bionic though I was wondering if anyone else had an issue with data drops or was it just my area?

t3chi3 said:
After two replacement Bionics and a new SIM card, Verzion and I decided that it was time for a new phone. Hello Galaxy Nexus! Before leaving the Bionic though I was wondering if anyone else had an issue with data drops or was it just my area?
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I have the same issues, in fact i was going to send mine back but they offered me a referb bionic...needless to say i held off but well see if they will eventually switch. Im on ICS leak (.232) with AOKP and its way better that on stock .905 GB (at times it was completely unuseable).
I see we are from teh same area though, so i dont know if its a bionic thing or 4g in detroit area. How is the nexus connection? Any drops?

After getting the Nexus and flashing the CM10 ROM it works flawlessly. Not a single data issue to be found.

im going on my 4th bionic!! ( first was data drops, second was bad speaker, third has a bad screen, fourth is on its way) next bad phone and im going to start pushign for a galaxy nexus also....

I didn't have to push very hard to get the Nexus. Just make sure you tell them you are a loyal customer and threaten to go to another carrier.

Did you have to sign on for a 2 year contract to get it?
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Nope. Just complain enough and they'll give it to you for free.
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I'm from the metro Detroit area myself.had data drops so bad the phone was nearly unuseable during certain times for the past couple months. Don't know why but it was the Facebook app. Uninstalled it and tada, no more data drops.
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I will definitely have to try that tomorrow. I'm so few up with these phones. I've had 3 phones and 2 Sim cards, and still problems. I was under the impression you'd have to sign on for another contract
Update: just called in, the guy said he could only offer me the Thunderbolt (non dual core) or the Charge (no ICS). I pushed and pushed but they wouldn't bulge. The guy did say that ICS was coming very soon, and he thought it would help (I'm doubtful). But we'll see.
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I was having the same problems. I read on another forum to set the battery mode to performance, that has seemed to take care of the problem.
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tems908 said:
I was having the same problems. I read on another forum to set the battery mode to performance, that has seemed to take care of the problem.
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I read that typo. I tried it but was still getting a lot of data drops.
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4g down in akron ohio?

Can anyone confirm this? My bionic will not pick up 4g.
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Try calling Verizon?
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I did they said they would look into it since I was the first to report.
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They always tell me there is no problem and to reset my phone lol
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Probably the worst place the ask this question. Drill down how many bionic owners live in Akron, then drill down how many actually know what xda-developers is...May want to try the vzw support forum, but since you already called, pull the battery, if it doesn't come back, see about bringing the handset in.
I live in akron but will not be home until tomorow.
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I am home now and 4g is working great on my phone here in akron.
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I live near canton and 4G works every day for me in Canton and worked fine in Akron this weekend.
They had to send me a new sim. Idk why but they turned my original sim off? Even tho it picked up 3g
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Hopefully the SIM card worked. I took my bionic into vzw with complaints about the phone losing data, and when changing from 4g to 3g, it would loose data connection also, and it wouldnt pick up 4g when it should have. first they gave me a new SIM and sent me on my way.
That didn't help, and two days later, went back into vzw. After a factory data wipe and telling the vzw rep that a wipe wouldnt help, luckily the phone wouldnt go into 4G in the store, and they finally realized that the phone had a problem.
The new phone seems to be much better, but occasionally it will take a while to switch from 4g to 3g or 1g.
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Hopefully the SIM card worked. I took my bionic into vzw with complaints about the phone losing data, and when changing from 4g to 3g, it would loose data connection also, and it wouldnt pick up 4g when it should have. first they gave me a new SIM and sent me on my way.
That didn't help, and two days later, went back into vzw. After a factory data wipe and telling the vzw rep that a wipe wouldnt help, luckily the phone wouldnt go into 4G in the store, and they finally realized that the phone had a problem.
The new phone seems to be much better, but occasionally it will take a while to switch from 4g to 3g or 1g.
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The switch from 4g or 1x to 3g is a problem that all verizon 4g phones have. It is a problem with the 1st generation 4g chips. The only debate Is whether it is a hardware problem or a firmware problem. Unfortunately for all of us, verizon is skirting the issue and seriously procrastinating about fixing it.
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(Q) D3 3g data dropout issue.

I'm just curious if anyone else is having an issue with their data dropping out on a stock D3.
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Mine has been fine. What ROM stock are you running? The very first ROM that Verizon released is buggy but doihg an update to 5.6.890 is a good idea.
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I believe she is currently running that.
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Then you need to call Verizon Tech Support and tell them the exact issue from another phone besides the one ailing. A couple simple suggestions: do a *228 options 1 and 2, and make sure it is set to Home Only on roaming. Another possibility is the battery saver data manager is running and making it so it shuts off data during specific times and comes on when the screen is on. Make sure the wireless isn't set to Global but CDMA only.
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We tried all of that. Thanks for the suggestions though. Nothing seems to work though. We just got this phone like a week ago because her other was doing the same thing. The new one did it while I was on the phone activating it lol. She's tired of it and I'm tired of hearing the complaints so I told her to sell it because she wants an iPhone.
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[Q] Bionic on H20 wireless

Wife and I just bought a Motorola droid bionic, Been reading that it is possible to put on the h20 wireless network. I have been messing with the phone all day. I finally got pass the setup at the start, First I was getting "this sim is from an unknown source" error, I bypassed that now I am trying to determine if I am able to take it to h20 wireless or not. I don't want to forced to pay the $80 a month w/verizon.
Phone is Verizon Droid Bionic,
I have the h20 sim, but i get the above error.
I have found a way to bypass the setup as mentioned above, I forgot to mention i have a "no Sim" error now" Would this be because of H20?
Trying to solve this A.S.A.P my pageplus plan expires 2mrw, then i will have no phone.
Any ideas?:angel:
Got mine to work with AT&T using the steps posted here in Q&A. Prepare to read a lot. Here's the link.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1297714
Bionic on tmobile
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Thanks,
Was it complicated to do? I have ADHD, I don't wanna mess up the phone. I tend to screw up things or break em.
thanks again I'll start reading
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Got mine to work with AT&T using the steps posted here in Q&A. Prepare to read a lot. Here's the link.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1297714
Bionic on tmobile
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The process in its self is not that difficult but different bionics seem to have different results.
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mike t said:
The process in its self is not that difficult but different bionics seem to have different results.
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I'm on page 12, I am very confused on where to even start for 1. I know its not as simple as popping the sim card in and it working. Good thing is i have both an h20 wireless sim and at&t sim so i can go to either. But i prefer h20 so i can return the AT&T phone.
Would it be too much to ask for some step by step help with this process? My wife wants to return this phone and get another one, But were both disabled and can't afford to put any more $ out so i've been reading 4 the last 2hours.
Thanks in advance.
In my opinion not enough is known yet for the bionic to be a reliable gsm phone. When I had mine on AT&T it got a weak signal. My friend is on AT&T and a lot of times he would have a good signal and I wouldn't have one at all, and like I said earlier different bionics seem to have different results. I read in that forum that on person had like 1 out of 3 that the mod worked on. If I were you I would sell the bionics and buy at&t phones. But that's only my opinion.
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Ok, so I was playing with the sim card.1. this is my first phone ever with a needed sim card. So i was playing with it thinking i might have put it in backwards or something.
so my guess i did, no i am no longer getting a grey ANT with red circle, i am getting no signal and when i attempt to make call i get the following error " outgoing calls are restricted by FDN".. In my mind this is progress to me.
But what is my next step?:good:
Thinking about it
mike t said:
In my opinion not enough is known yet for the bionic to be a reliable gsm phone. When I had mine on AT&T it got a weak signal. My friend is on AT&T and a lot of times he would have a good signal and I wouldn't have one at all, and like I said earlier different bionics seem to have different results. I read in that forum that on person had like 1 out of 3 that the mod worked on. If I were you I would sell the bionics and buy at&t phones. But that's only my opinion.
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Seriously thinking about it, I'm not one to give up after a few hours..
thanks for the advice.:good:
kaos09 said:
Seriously thinking about it, I'm not one to give up after a few hours..
thanks for the advice.:good:
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No problem. Everything you need to know is in that thread. Good luck!
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Data issues 3rd Bionic.

Just received my 3rd Bionic last Friday and last night data issues started again. I thought it was the ROM I was using. Nope, went back to stock and still dropping. My husband's Bionic has never had one issue.
Should I demand something besides the Bionic? This is BS. Never had this issue with my other phones.
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PerfectlyFlawed said:
Just received my 3rd Bionic last Friday and last night data issues started again. I thought it was the ROM I was using. Nope, went back to stock and still dropping. My husband's Bionic has never had one issue.
Should I demand something besides the Bionic? This is BS. Never had this issue with my other phones.
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You try any of the ICS leaks? Data is usually solid.
Sure did, Been on .232 since it was leaked. I've tried several different ROMs. Was on the JB ROM(AOKP not CM10) until last night when the drops started.
I just have crap luck anyway.
Last drop took 10 minutes to get Data back. I almost threw it out onto the highway, I need it to be dependable for work.
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Jb rom s at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1862459
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Did you ever get a new SIM card?
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Jb rom s at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1862459
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Yes that's what I was using.
As for the SIM, I think I'm going to ask when I call(going into a physical location does not a damn thing) here in a few minutes. It would make more sense than, every Bionic I get sent being bad.
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PerfectlyFlawed said:
Yes that's what I was using.
As for the SIM, I think I'm going to ask when I call(going into a physical location does not a damn thing) here in a few minutes. It would make more sense than, every Bionic I get sent being bad.
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I took my Bionic into a Verizon store for a new SIM card in early September. I had previously received one replacement Bionic. Since the new SIM card didn't help, I called Verizon tech support again and asked for a different model. They shipped a Droid Razr under my warranty. I'm very happy with it.
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What choices do I have

Sprint has a policy of switching costumers to a different device after 3 exchanges. I'm waiting for my 3rd HTC one, all for the same reason with the SIM card error. I can't imagine that this replacement will be any different. With that being said what choices will I have for a new device
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tommason1968 said:
Sprint has a policy of switching costumers to a different device after 3 exchanges. I'm waiting for my 3rd HTC one, all for the same reason with the SIM card error. I can't imagine that this replacement will be any different. With that being said what choices will I have for a new device
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S4 pretty much. Maybe a Note II.
Quick question, are you taking the SIM card out at any time, or are you not touching it? Because I only ever had problems with mine after I removed it from my phone and put it back in.
I also have the sim card error but it comes and goes every once and a while. When ever I get it it usually goes away after 15-20 min. Even with all the issues the HTC One has I would never trade it in for any of the phones available atm.
FrostyF7 said:
I also have the sim card error but it comes and goes every once and a while. When ever I get it it usually goes away after 15-20 min. Even with all the issues the HTC One has I would never trade it in for any of the phones available atm.
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Same. I haven't had the sim error, does it just deny LTE? If thats all it does I'd suffer for a bit (if you don't have a time restraint) and see what the Nexus5 announce says. The word is it has the CDMA bands for Sprint use and I've been itching to get my hands on a true nexus phone.
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S4 pretty much. Maybe a Note II.
Quick question, are you taking the SIM card out at any time, or are you not touching it? Because I only ever had problems with mine after I removed it from my phone and put it back in.
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I've never touched it. My thought I'd that I shouldn't have to do quick temporary fixes on the phone. That and possibly giving Sprint a reason to deny liability.
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FrostyF7 said:
I also have the sim card error but it comes and goes every once and a while. When ever I get it it usually goes away after 15-20 min. Even with all the issues the HTC One has I would never trade it in for any of the phones available atm.
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Honestly that's my true feelings. I'm totally happy with the phone aside from the problem with the SIM card
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tommason1968 said:
Sprint has a policy of switching costumers to a different device after 3 exchanges. I'm waiting for my 3rd HTC one, all for the same reason with the SIM card error. I can't imagine that this replacement will be any different. With that being said what choices will I have for a new device
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Really? That's a policy? I went through 7 or 8 Evo Shift's, and they never told me to switch devices (as much as I would have liked to).
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Really? That's a policy? I went through 7 or 8 Evo Shift's, and they never told me to switch devices (as much as I would have liked to).
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Yes it is. I've had to use it a few times back when I had the Samsung moment, which was replaced with another forgettable device
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tommason1968 said:
Yes it is. I've had to use it a few times back when I had the Samsung moment, which was replaced with another forgettable device
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I even asked to get a different device the last time I took my Shift in for a warranty exchange, and they wouldn't let me.
When you had the issue do you just call sprint warranty? or do you have to go into the store and state your issue?
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Really? That's a policy? I went through 7 or 8 Evo Shift's, and they never told me to switch devices (as much as I would have liked to).
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It's a policy to OFFER a different device after the three, but not that you HAVE to change to a new device.
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It's a policy to OFFER a different device after the three, but not that you HAVE to change to a new device.
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They wouldn't even let me switch when I asked.
I dunno, maybe it's the advantage premium plan I'm on that changes things. It's nice because it's less than most of the plans, but I've got to go to a repair center for anything, I can't just switch things over the phone.
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When you had the issue do you just call sprint warranty? or do you have to go into the store and state your issue?
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I have done it through the Sprint store that I go to.
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People who haven't been able to fix the SIM error.
Have you tried updating your Service profiles?
Just contact Sprint via chat, and ask them to re activate your device. They should ask you for your IMEI number.
Make sure they ask you for it. I had this happen to me after I got my phone's board replaced. The chat guy kept telling me to get a new SIM card, and I kept telling him it was pretty much the same phone, and exactly the same card. So yeah.
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They wouldn't even let me switch when I asked.
I dunno, maybe it's the advantage premium plan I'm on that changes things. It's nice because it's less than most of the plans, but I've got to go to a repair center for anything, I can't just switch things over the phone.
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From what I remember when I worked there it had to be a manufacturer defect every time and the 3 swaps have to occur within a 6 month time frame. Not sure if yours fell into that. If they did then your store might be more screwy than others. Or you just weren't upset enough
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Yes it is. I've had to use it a few times back when I had the Samsung moment, which was replaced with another forgettable device
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It is not policy to switch after ther 3rd time it is at the discretion of the store. I doubt you would get a S4 they will probably offer a S3 I'm pretty sure a S3. I work at Sprint in Tampa Fl. If you like I could check tomorrow what they are offering for a trade. We use a system called Eticket and it will till me what they have to trade
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It is not policy to switch after ther 3rd time it is at the discretion of the store. I doubt you would get a S4 they will probably offer a S3 I'm pretty sure a S3. I work at Sprint in Tampa Fl. If you like I could check tomorrow what they are offering for a trade. We use a system called Eticket and it will till me what they have to trade
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I'd be pis:angel:sed if they offered me an S3 to replace my one. It should be an equivalent phone of equal value, not last years phone that's free on contract.
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It is not policy to switch after ther 3rd time it is at the discretion of the store. I doubt you would get a S4 they will probably offer a S3 I'm pretty sure a S3. I work at Sprint in Tampa Fl. If you like I could check tomorrow what they are offering for a trade. We use a system called Eticket and it will till me what they have to trade
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That would be great. Thank you
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budde2 said:
It is not policy to switch after ther 3rd time it is at the discretion of the store. I doubt you would get a S4 they will probably offer a S3 I'm pretty sure a S3. I work at Sprint in Tampa Fl. If you like I could check tomorrow what they are offering for a trade. We use a system called Eticket and it will till me what they have to trade
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Seriously? An S3? That doesn't make any sense to me. It should definitely be an S4. When we had the EVO and Epic come out a lot of EVOs had issues and several people were able to do the swap and we got them into Epics. A phone a year older with much lower specs shouldn't qualify as a comparable device.
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Scotch tape fixed it for my wife's phone also make sure SIM surface is super clean. My wife's phone had a big greasy finger print on contact side and recurring issues but after scotch taping on plastic side to keep it tight it's fixed. But I never had this issue on mine, I did however blow a speaker and swapped it a month ago.
I wouldn't take another phone over this still.
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