I picked up a AT&T TL the other day, and i notice anytime I touch the bottom section of the phone (the bottom "bar" on the back, under where it says xperia) the signal drops dramatically. I was wondering if anyone else had this problem, or if i should bring it in to be replaced, thanks!
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AvRS
I tried reproducing the issue you described, but I was unsuccessful in getting my signal strength to drop by touching around the bottom of the back of the phone in the place you mentioned. Maybe getting a replacement TL from AT&T would be a good idea? Is anyone else able to reproduce this issue?
s_goff said:
I tried reproducing the issue you described, but I was unsuccessful in getting my signal strength to drop by touching around the bottom of the back of the phone in the place you mentioned. Maybe getting a replacement TL from AT&T would be a good idea? Is anyone else able to reproduce this issue?
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I'll take a video of it and post it, then get a replacement this week and see if its reproducable, thanks
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Hi,
I have a problem with my Tytn II. When I'm calling with the phone to my ear (not even with the speaker on), the sound on the other side regularly drops to a very low level, and then goes up again. I however, keep hearing the person on the other side of the line without a problem.
This happens in some calls, not everytime. And if it occurs, it occurs on some moments, a few times in a row, and then it works fine afterwards.
It's my second Tytn II already, since I exchanged the first one, which had exactly the same problem. I already disabled 3G, but it didn't help...
1. Anybody who has the same problems? Any solutions?
2. Is this the fault of the device, or is it a network setting/problem?
3. Anything else you guys can suggest I try...?
Update: I got me another device again (third one already), this time a Dutch version (since 2 WWE versions had the problem).
I still have the same problem. On some calls, I cannot be heard from time to time on the other side of the line, which is really annoying.
Could this have something to do with the 3G/data connection problem mentioned in another post?
Thanks
Nobody can help me...?
There are more people who have this problem. I just called to HTC support to report the speaker-problem. During the call, the person could not hear me at certain moments. But I was not using the speaker! She included this in the ticket. They have no answer at the moment.
Come on people... Please post your experience here, so I can be sure if this device is faulty or not...
Did you try to change the "Settings > System > Microphone AGC" Settings?
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Did you try to change the "Settings > System > Microphone AGC" Settings?
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Yep, didn't help
No one else has this...?
hardware issue?
rzanology said:
hardware issue?
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I think so yes... but I'm asking here to see if it's only my device that has it, or other people are having it too...
Nope, i have similar issues too. I find that when people don't hear me if i use Mute/Unmute, the issue goes away (at least for that call). Like you, i cannot always reproduce it, it happens from time to time, but no specific rule of occurrence.
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Nope, i have similar issues too. I find that when people don't hear me if i use Mute/Unmute, the issue goes away (at least for that call). Like you, i cannot always reproduce it, it happens from time to time, but no specific rule of occurrence.
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I have not tried that yet... What network/country are you on?
Nobody else...?
I guess I do have a faulty device then
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Nobody else...?
I guess I do have a faulty device then
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Just noticed your posting. Yes I have this problem too. Am on Orange UK. I thought it was just the people I was talking to who were being ignorant & not listening to me properly.
Also noticed that the phone often just turns itself onto silent or vibrate even though I always keep both volume settings at full. Bizarre!!
If these two issues persist then I will be calling Orange as I keep missing calls due to the volume issue & secondly as it's a phone people should be able to use it as such.
*come back my beloved HTC Universal - your size is forgiven*
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Hey people,
I've noticed the same here, i found another post on the forum that has the answer.
It worked for me.
This is what you can do:
Go to properties and the choose phone, then go to tab Band.
Here you change type network tot gms instead of auto. This wil increase your signal strength!
I'm kicking this post, since I got me another device again (third one already), this time a Dutch version (since 2 WWE versions had the problem).
I still have the same problem. On some calls, I cannot be heard from time to time on the other side of the line, which is really annoying.
Could this have something to do with the 3G/data connection problem mentioned in another post?
Just noticed this thread...
Same problems here, on an at&t Tilt.
My hope is that this is just a radio issue, and can be fixed in an update.
Finally I have found others with this problem! Thought I was going mad.
I sent my device back to htc and they replaced the board, but I am still having this issue. Sent it back to them today but now I dont hold out much hope of this being fixed now I see others have tried replacements. Very strange that only a few of us are getting it, even with different / devices new boards.
Are others not experiencing this at all or are they just putting up with it as it is a new device. Very annoying for personal use, but for business it is totally unusable.
Anyone have any ideas on what is causing this / how to resolve?
Thanks,
Steve
I now have the same problem after installing MS Voice command, I am wondering if everyone else in this post is using MS Voice command or is just a coincidence that the problem started after it was installed.
hmm
any fix for this then?
Hi!
was working night shift. when I looked on the ground and noticed that the screen on my phone was on. so I graped it to turn it of, when I realiced that it wasn't the screen but the flash on the back next to the camera. its not as bright as when the flash is actually turned on in the camera menu. and the only way I found to turn it of is by pulling the battery out, anyone had/has a similar problem.
Michael
there was someone else who had a post about this before - search "light always on" or something like that but there was a recent post with someone who had the same problem
I did a search. not that i didn't do so before. the only thing that came up was for a different phone (wizard) not for Xperia. been looking around now for the last couple days and haven't been able to find anyone else with a similar problem. well at least on the internet.
any one else
Michael
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I did a search. not that i didn't do so before. the only thing that came up was for a different phone (wizard) not for Xperia. been looking around now for the last couple days and haven't been able to find anyone else with a similar problem. well at least on the internet.
any one else
Michael
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went back through each page looking for it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=541959
Twas on page ten - but it looks like it never came to a conclusion... sorry dude
I wonder if he/she did ever fix it. well if I can't fix it soon I will have to take it back to the shop.
Edit: after posting I did another search and wolla. found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=485701 . this might explain it a liitle bit. after reading does posts I think I better not wast my time. since it really looks like a hardware issue
well. send it off to three on monday. they called me back yesterday.
the LED is allways on due to the wiring on the main board being corroded. we have disconnected the wire. because the damage is from corrosion we can't fix it under warranty. we are sending it back to you today.
were did the corrosion come from. its never been anywere near water.
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were did the corrosion come from. its never been anywere near water.
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Sweat (perspiration lol)?
or maybe if you live near the ocean?
When lights are always on like that it does usually mean there was or is some trace of liquid on the circuits or on the led itself.
When you receive the phone, try disassemble it and clean the corroded circuit with alcohol and it should be good, if its only the short causing the led to always receive power.
That sucks though...
I was the first to post about this issue. 4 months on or so and I still have the same problem. The light has remained on all the time since then, although not as high intensity a when the flash is on. It's no big deal, you get used to it, like the led lights on the side of the phone. I'd also like to say this has not impacted on the flash whatsoever. It still works
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I was the first to post about this issue. 4 months on or so and I still have the same problem. The light has remained on all the time since then, although not as high intensity a when the flash is on. It's no big deal, you get used to it, like the led lights on the side of the phone. I'd also like to say this has not impacted on the flash whatsoever. It still works
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You mean to say that it has been running non-stop(minus restarts) for 4 entire months???
thats good news for me to know the LED is so durable.
so you haven't tried disassembly and cleaning it yourself, the corrosion that is. I taken my x1 apart already and its not that hard, just have to be gentle.
Yep. Although remember the intensity is not that high as when you switch on the flash to take a pic. And actually even though the phone is off the led remains on. It's the battery you need to take out. So it's been on constantly for the past 4 months.
same problem
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well. send it off to three on monday. they called me back yesterday.
the LED is allways on due to the wiring on the main board being corroded. we have disconnected the wire. because the damage is from corrosion we can't fix it under warranty. we are sending it back to you today.
were did the corrosion come from. its never been anywere near water.
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so did you ever solve this problem? i have the exact same issue with my xperia. Any help would be appreciated.
Hey everyone. I have a problem that I haven't seen here on the forum. I changed the case on my x1 a while back, and since then I have a problem where my screen starts scrambling when it's connecting to Edge, and it won't stop until it connects back to HSDPA. I don't know what I could have done that would make it start doing that. Any ideas???
Which rom and radio version are you using? does it happen in landscape mode? have you tried a hard reset or other roms? can you take a screenshot or photo so we can get an accurate picture of what it is doing? Even tho it sounds like a software issue, would you be willing to open your phone up and check the screen cable and if not is it still under warrentee?
my rom version is 1.05.948.11 and I'm running R3AA011
my radio is 1.14.25.55
It does happen in landscape mode also
I haven't done a hard reset since the problem started but I think I might try, it's just gonna suck...
I haven't been able to take a screenshot of it because it never happens when I want it to which is reaaaaaally annoying...
It's not under warranty so I would open but only as a last resort, even though I've done it like a million times it's still a b****...
I did a hard reset and still have the problem, that rules out software. So I'm assuming it's hardware but exactly what is it that's causing it. And why would it only happen when the network loses 3g coverage. Some type of interference? I need some help please! It's driving me nuts.
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Hey everyone. I have a problem that I haven't seen here on the forum. I changed the case on my x1 a while back, and since then I have a problem where my screen starts scrambling when it's connecting to Edge, and it won't stop until it connects back to HSDPA. I don't know what I could have done that would make it start doing that. Any ideas???
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i have the same problem too. can any one explain this?
i'm just guessing, maybe it's radio interference. what band is your network? do you loose some shielding when changing case? I believe there's some metal tape that's works as ef shield. maybe hsdpa radio frequency is too high that it doesn't affect internal parts. remember crt tube? ancient tv, radios?
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i'm just guessing, maybe it's radio interference. what band is your network? do you loose some shielding when changing case? I believe there's some metal tape that's works as ef shield. maybe hsdpa radio frequency is too high that it doesn't affect internal parts. remember crt tube? ancient tv, radios?
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sorry sir but i am not familiar of this things. out of warranty i disassemble it and change the whole case and the tft resistive toucsreen and it looked fresh as new cleaning the keyboard. checking the whole unit i found no problems at first but that occured after changing a custom rom.so i felt sad seeing my unit scrambles screen when connceting to 3g.. first i thought of the Apllication problem because whenever i close opera mini the screen runs fine even using it. but when i try manila and connect to weather it jumbles scrambles again...even changing roms didnt work at all so my suspect is what you are saying. so if you have any ideas on what location is that part that i am going to fix and add tape or somethin can you give some ideas or pictures and where the x1 internal part will be and i am willing to wait on your reply. i also have a link on Questions and answers section i also have on the link the sample picture of what is going on on my unit and background of it. please do have a reply thank you so much and god bless.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853008
waiting for response thank you so much i really love my phone and i always want it to be perfect.
YES!!
i already found out the answer for this thing... the signal located at the bottom of the xperia x1 near the speaker is the main problem.. too much exposure to the signal reception can cause the screen to jumble. and for that conclusion i don't know what to shield to reduce the amount of signal.... any advice???
Hello,
I have the UK unlocked HTC One, currently running Android Revolution HD 12.2. I've been experiencing really poor call quality - as well as the person I am calling being very quiet, apparently from the other end I simply 'cut out' with some regularity. This happens whether or not there is a case on the phone (although neither of my cases blocks the hole on the back for noise cancelling.) Today, for example, I had to call one person three times before they could hear me, but I also cut out mid conversation at points.
This is getting seriously irritating. Is there any way that I can prove that this is happening - any mic tests etc that can be done? Or is my only chance to go back to stock, take it into the shop, and hope they can replicate the issue?
Cheers for any advice!
Cpfoxhunt
Is there any chance that this issue could be solved by flashing a different Radio? I'm on EE UK, using their LTE network, and I'm not sure which radio would be best for battery/connection! I'm currently running Android HD 20.1.
Thanks very much for any advice!
Cpfoxhunt said:
Is there any chance that this issue could be solved by flashing a different Radio? I'm on EE UK, using their LTE network, and I'm not sure which radio would be best for battery/connection! I'm currently running Android HD 20.1.
Thanks very much for any advice!
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I get this aswell, I'm on Tesco which is O2 but often the other person says they didn't hear me, like it went silent for a second or so. I read somewhere about holding the phone and covering the mic as a possible cause but I know I don't hold anywhere near the bottom of the phone. Every single time I make a call aswell there's like a 2 second pause before anybody can hear me, this bugs me also.
I haven't seen a solution anywhere so I too would like an answer.
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I get this aswell, I'm on Tesco which is O2 but often the other person says they didn't hear me, like it went silent for a second or so. I read somewhere about holding the phone and covering the mic as a possible cause but I know I don't hold anywhere near the bottom of the phone. Every single time I make a call aswell there's like a 2 second pause before anybody can hear me, this bugs me also.
I haven't seen a solution anywhere so I too would like an answer.
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That sounds like the exact same problem, and it happens whether or not I'm using a case. I'm *definitely* not covering the cut-out on the back either.
I'm going to try flashing the Orange UK radio, will report back on whether or not it works!
Dont see flashing to a different radio working.
I had my fully updated stock HTC One develop a problem with the Mic about a month ago, so i sent it back. HTC couldn't fix it so sent me a new one....just three days later that developed exactly the same problem.
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Dont see flashing to a different radio working.
I had my fully updated stock HTC One develop a problem with the Mic about a month ago, so i sent it back. HTC couldn't fix it so sent me a new one....just three days later that developed exactly the same problem.
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How did you test the problem? I'm having trouble flashing the radio and the problem is sufficiently intermittent that I'm going to have a hard time proving it when I take it back to the shop.
If the problem is intermittent then i doubt you have the problem, once i got it it never went away.
Hi im new here.
I replaced my xperia z screen after I dropped it and it broke. the phone is now repaired now but the wifi is very weak and the gps does not work properly am lucky just to get 2 sataelites and that drops off to. I cant see what I have done wrong. has anybody encountered this problem at all , have I damaged anything when putting it back together. please can anybody help??
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Hi im new here.
I replaced my xperia z screen after I dropped it and it broke. the phone is now repaired now but the wifi is very weak and the gps does not work properly am lucky just to get 2 sataelites and that drops off to. I cant see what I have done wrong. has anybody encountered this problem at all , have I damaged anything when putting it back together. please can anybody help??
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I had a very similar problem after replacing the screen, and it seemed that for me it was a poorly connecting GPS antenna. I pulled the antenna out and wiped the terminals and put it back in, and it helped. (It is having problems again, but I'm still working out why this time).
Similar issue was discussed in this post.