Hi guys,
I own an i8190, baseband : I8190XXALJL and I encounter frequent network outage.
Although the signal strenght indicator shows 3-4 bars, I cannot be called, cannot call and data is not being fetched.
On battery usage app, the network is most of the time "green".
On any other phone around me (blackberries, iphones, SGS II and III), and on the same network the problem does not reproduce.
If I turn the phone to airplane mode, and then back on, I am able to call, send mails so on and so forth.
Does any of you have the same problem ?
If any of you updated to I8190XXALL2, is this problem still persisting ?
Should I send it to the service ?
I'm currently running the ALL2 baseband, but previously had both the ALJL and the ALK6 ones and didn't encounter any such issue...
Before sending it back you could try with a different SIM card, maybe yours is acting up (it sometimes happens, especially with old SIMs).
Seeing how nobody complained of a similar issue though, I don't think that changing your baseband will have an impact, but if you'd like to give it a try you can download original firmwares (that contain the baseband) from here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/. In order to install them, just follow the steps in the root thread.
Will do so. I'm going to pit-stop my SIM card @ Vodafone and let you know about it.
It's strange that this happens only deep inside buildings (eg. offices, malls, etc..).
When this happens, usually the data activity indicator disappears OR the S3 mini is using 3G frequencies (not H, not G, but 3G)
Just changed my sim card and the issue still persists...
It's driving me nuts. My feeling is that the S3 mini doesn't lock on a network cell when 2 are available with similar coverage.
Will upgrade to the latest build and let you know about it :banghead:
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And now the handset runs XXALL2 from vodafone uk.
I'm curious if the phone will have that network issue furthermore.
Happy Holidays!!
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bogdangr said:
Hi guys,
I own an i8190, baseband : I8190XXALJL and I encounter frequent network outage.
Although the signal strenght indicator shows 3-4 bars, I cannot be called, cannot call and data is not being fetched.
On battery usage app, the network is most of the time "green".
On any other phone around me (blackberries, iphones, SGS II and III), and on the same network the problem does not reproduce.
If I turn the phone to airplane mode, and then back on, I am able to call, send mails so on and so forth.
Does any of you have the same problem ?
If any of you updated to I8190XXALL2, is this problem still persisting ?
Should I send it to the service ?
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I'm exactly in the same situation . Please let me know if your new firmware solves the problem.
Tks,
ci6i said:
I'm exactly in the same situation . Please let me know if your new firmware solves the problem.
Tks,
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So far there's no difference. Where I live the network coverage is pretty bad, but it doesn't "disconnect in the background".
Only at the office I can test it out for sure or inside massive buildings.
ci6i, go ahead and update; install kies (for drivers only ), get odin3 1.87 and flash it with XALL2 from samfirmware.
Lately I see there is XALL3 available for some asian countries.
I still think that my BlackBerry 9810 is a tank. unfortunately vodafone romania doesn't sync emails two ways via BIS so... :crying: I had to get back to samsungs...
Well, i understand to lose signal if network coverage is bad, but my phone gets "network stuck" in the middle of town. I noticed this few times: at job, the phone stands on the table near me, and i receive sms about missed calls (i have voice calls diverted to voice mail when unreachable). If i try to call or browse the net at this moment, it's impossible until i set airplane mode on then off. All this time, the phone shows full network signal and HSPA data connection.
I'll try to change the firmware after hollidays.
As mentioned above, try to change firmwares (to XXALL2), I've also noticed some network drops when I'm at home (however this is expected in my case), but when I installed this firmware, I noticed some signal gain (full on 2G and +1-2bars on 3G signal).
Hi again.
The same issue even on xall2
Just happened again today in a crowded place.
It goes to "3G" from "H" and then it's gone off the network.
Will try with XALL3 although there is a small improvement concerning "sticking to the network carrier". It seems it'a hard job to get a call when in coverage area...
If still no success, I'll loose my patience with this Sammy...
See ya!
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You get SMS because they use a dedicated network bandwidth for this technology and apparently the S3 mini does not loose connection on this communixation channel.
It appears that S3 mini is dropping voice and data, but not sms and CB (cell broadcast).
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LJL version. No drops. Sometimes when i am on edge of 3G coverage area
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Hi, i also have the problem with vodafone Romania. I can't place calls or use data connection. After reboot everything is ok. I tried to switch to Airplane mode and back, but no results.
Same problem over here
bogdangr said:
Does any of you have the same problem ?
If any of you updated to I8190XXALL2, is this problem still persisting ?
Should I send it to the service ?
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Hi bogdangr,
I have the same problem with my SIII mini. From time to time, after working normally, it loses the H or 3G symbol and shows about two or three signal bars, but if I try to make a call or receive one the operation fails miserably. The airplane mode trick doesn't work for me, and I have to reboot the phone to get it working again.
I've updated to the latest official firmware, but the problem is still there. Have you found a solution for this or anybody has more ideas of things to try?
Thanks you all,
MFC
I'm on VF RO, too.
Crappy phone, what can I say.
If it can't follow a network where there is sufficient coverage...
miguelfc said:
Hi bogdangr,
I have the same problem with my SIII mini. From time to time, after working normally, it loses the H or 3G symbol and shows about two or three signal bars, but if I try to make a call or receive one the operation fails miserably. The airplane mode trick doesn't work for me, and I have to reboot the phone to get it working again.
I've updated to the latest official firmware, but the problem is still there. Have you found a solution for this or anybody has more ideas of things to try?
Thanks you all,
MFC
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Hi Miguel,
The only workaround for this issue (at least for me) is to keep it in GSM mode (no "AUTO mode", no "WCDMA only").
So the crappy phone won't have to switch frequencies and I can get phone calls (I start considering a luck when the phone rings...)
I'm on 4.1.2 now baseband I8190DXALL3 (latest on samfirmware) and still the same.
You just don't want to know how's everything downloading limted to GPRS
BR,
Bogdan
Does anyone know what's that *# code that enables service / engineering mode ?
I want to select on which network frequencies is the phone allowed to work.
I want to disable 3G mode and leave GPRS, EDGE, and HS(D)PA only.
The reason is that when the issue appears, S3 mini switches from "H to 3G" and "G to 3G" and then it's gone;
Although there are moments when it can fetch data with network on 3G coverage without problems...
The code is *#*#info#*#* but it doesn't work .
I don't think it's a good ideea to disable those settings. Maybe it's a temporarily problem and i know Vodafone is testing/launching 4G coverage.
For me, this network issue is happening once in a week. How often do you lose phone signal ?
ci6i said:
The code is *#*#info#*#* but it doesn't work .
I don't think it's a good ideea to disable those settings. Maybe it's a temporarily problem and i know Vodafone is testing/launching 4G coverage.
For me, this network issue is happening once in a week. How often do you lose phone signal ?
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I found out the service code but the RF setup is not "sufforted".
Vodafone has implemeted already 4G in selected areas but it's not about that. On blackberry, iphone and nokia this is not happening.
As a frequency... 3-5 times a day while I'm at the office.
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I'm using it with Orange Spain. I will try using the phone this weekend with another operator to find out if the problem is operator related.
I'm having this issue with WCDMA in which it constantly drops to 0 signal bars from full signal, and sometimes I even get disconnected from the network until it decides to jump to full bars again. This happens on all locations, ROM is stock XXLSC deodexed (got it from the user I9000 here in the General section) and the problem just keeps repeating itself. Signal drops completely, then jumps back to full, then fully drops again after a short period..it's extremely annoying since I can only use the slow GSM network, which is useless to me when I need fast internet. I called the network operator and they say they had zero reports on an issue similar to mine, so it's not them.
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lukasspro777 said:
I'm having this issue with WCDMA in which it constantly drops to 0 signal bars from full signal, and sometimes I even get disconnected from the network until it decides to jump to full bars again. This happens on all locations, ROM is stock XXLSC deodexed (got it from the user I9000 here in the General section) and the problem just keeps repeating itself. Signal drops completely, then jumps back to full, then fully drops again after a short period..it's extremely annoying since I can only use the slow GSM network, which is useless to me when I need fast internet. I called the network operator and they say they had zero reports on an issue similar to mine, so it's not them.
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Maybe you should try another "modem" file or test another real stock Rom.
XXLSC isn't a stock Rom - it's based on the XXLSA leak from sammobile.com with the two OTA updates I got on my device. So it has bugs and you should see it as early beta.
after upgrading to JB i used to have similar issue.. loss of signal.. call quality issue.. i changed the modem to one for my location and it has improved a lot. You could try that too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645202
My phone was recently in the repair shop because its usb port was busted up. Ever since I've got my phone back, I have this issue and the technician guys are baffled about what it could be. They just changed the connector and nothing else, I don't see how that can cause any issues with the reception. It keeps loosing signal every few minutes, only to jump back to full bars.
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I'll just switch back to stock 4.0.4 and see if it helps, but I'm still quite sure that my phone worked fine with XXLSC leak for a long time.
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Update on the situation......I gave the phone to the official Samsung service shop, they tried everything, from changing software to cleaning/changing antennae connectors, and nothing fixes the problem. Most likely I'll have to get the motherboard switched, which costs about 210 euros. Pissed beyond belief right now, would rather just throw the phone away.
Hello,
I've been doing some tests and I can prove the 3g circuit of our T's is draining too much battery.
You may think this is a placebo effect but it's not. Numbers are numbers:
- With 3G ON (and no switching only 3g mode) - screen on time it moves within 1:15h - 1:55h
- With only GSM (2g) - screen on time goes easily to 2:45h - 3:20h
The same happens if Wifi is ON, screen on time is the same as with GSM.
The difference in my opinion is huge, I though android version could be the root of the problem but after upgrading to 4.3 (stock version) I experience the same results.Maybe is my phone that has a faulty 3g circuit but if not, I don't understand this as 2g & 3g are supposed to have the same power consumption.
gpuig said:
Hello,
I've been doing some tests and I can prove the 3g circuit of our T's is draining too much battery.
You may think this is a placebo effect but it's not. Numbers are numbers:
- With 3G ON (and no switching only 3g mode) - screen on time it moves within 1:15h - 1:55h
- With only GSM (2g) - screen on time goes easily to 2:45h - 3:20h
The same happens if Wifi is ON, screen on time is the same as with GSM.
The difference in my opinion is huge, I though android version could be the root of the problem but after upgrading to 4.3 (stock version) I experience the same results.Maybe is my phone that has a faulty 3g circuit but if not, I don't understand this as 2g & 3g are supposed to have the same power consumption.
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I am noticing the same, on WiFi i can reach 5 hours of SOT. On 3g only 2. And im using 3g almost all the time. It got worse in 4.3 btw on 4.1 i could reach 2,5 hours and longer standby times
3g is a Battery drainer since ever
Spot on. I haven't heared someone that stated 2g time same as 3g. On The contrary
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Spot on. I haven't heared someone that stated 2g time same as 3g. On The contrary
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That's the thing. If 3G drains that much battery then I was thinking on developing an app that will do the following:
If screen is on -> connect 3g
else connect 2g
It's very simple and it will save battery time. While screen is off, 2g is actually enough, push notifications aren't that heavy
Sony's STAMINA mode doesn't help me due it disconnects data traffic so I miss all push notifications...they should implement that out of the box, or Google instead...
However, I couldn't find a way using android api to switch network mode...you can switch off the data traffic but not its mode, weird :S anyone knows?
The smart radio feature of Gravity Box will switch to 2G after you turned off the screen and back to 3G when you turn on.
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Hey guys! I just switched yesterday from bell to Fido in an attempt to attain data for cheaper. At first I couldn't connect to data and I had to manually install the APNs for Fido internet but now randomly I'll just have no signal for 30ish seconds. It comes back and is 4 bars like before. I'm on the same phone as on bell. Xperia Z1 c6906 and I unlocked it off of bell and switched to Fido. Let me know if you guys have any ideas. Also I know its not the area I'm in because it worked fine before enabling data.
Thanks
When that happens what simbol does phone gives next to signal bar. (e,h,3G,4G)
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No signal whatsoever ever. Empty data bars and a red x
I think Fido and Bell are using different network band and they selling their own locked device. Try to check your device to see if the device is support that carrier band. If yesy then maybe it's something wrong in your phone. Try to reflash full FTF to see if it software problem...
I'm not sure what FTF means but I'm going to read root it this morning so I can actually access recovery. I checked my APN and it still just drops the signal every 15 mins or so and comes back like 15 seconds later..
Also is there any option to flash a radio like with Samsung?
Every day when I am actively using my phone, once or twice I'll notice that the HSPA or LTE icon will disappear for a few seconds, I'll lose my data connection, and a few seconds later the HSPA or LTE icon will come back and I'll have data again. Signal bars do not change, only the data icon disappears.
Happens a few times pretty much every day, and I usually have good signal strength (full bars) when it happens, so signal strength is not the issue.
I'm on the .93 firmware on AT&T in the U.S.
Anybody else seeing this behavior?
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phositadc said:
Every day when I am actively using my phone, once or twice I'll notice that the HSPA or LTE icon will disappear for a few seconds, I'll lose my data connection, and a few seconds later the HSPA or LTE icon will come back and I'll have data again. Signal bars do not change, only the data icon disappears.
Happens a few times pretty much every day, and I usually have good signal strength (full bars) when it happens, so signal strength is not the issue.
I'm on the .93 firmware on AT&T in the U.S.
Anybody else seeing this behavior?
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it's really strange...
I have the same..
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I have the same..
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Good to know I'm not alone. What firmware and network are you on?
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Firmware .93 on Plus, Poland.
I have the same, I am on the Three network in the UK. Although I have been having the same on every phone with this sim in. It's a network issue..
wah007 said:
I have the same, I am on the Three network in the UK. Although I have been having the same on every phone with this sim in. It's a network issue..
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I don't necessarily think it's a network issue for everybody. I've switched my SIM between my Z3C and my iPhone a couple of times and I've never had the problem on iPhone, or on any other Android phone I've used in the past for that matter...
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I get this on talk mobile (virtual vodafone) - I've only noticed it at work and it's very repeatable every 10 minutes or so it drops 3g for a couple of seconds - I notice it because it then triggers my VPN to re-initiate. It's a carry over Sim (cut down) from the Galay s2 I was using previously.