I'm having this weird issue with my galaxy s. The weird part is that over the last couple of weeks, reception has been zero in a period of time that's been steadily increasing. I've been able to restart the phone to fix it, until yesterday when I couldn't get any reception at all.
But wait, there's more! My sim card works in my girlfriends gs2, her sim card works fine in mine. So, it's only the combination of my sim card and my phone that gives me no reception at all. Also, what could be causing reception to steadily degrade to the point of none at all?
I'm running the team icsgs rc 4.2 with semaphore kernel, but I couldn't post in that thread because of my low post count. So, what I'm thinking is that I should try another modem before I try to wipe and perhaps install another rom. My question is, do I have to use Odin to flash a new modem, or can I just use cwm? Anybody have a suggestion for a particular modem?
So, Ive flashed the KF1 nexus modem, no change at all..
The only thing I haven't tried now is going back to stock rom... Anyone?
I have problems with Nexus S modems (that are so popular last weeks). For me the best modem is original JVU (the CM version). Try with that modem (if not with it already).
Try with the original build, because that reminds me for a hardware problem. You can debug the problem with experiments. Try everything before going to service.
No EDGE/GPRS signal
Hi!
Because I cannot post in development section, I'm putting this here...
Last week I've tried 9 ROMs and different modems and the problem was always the same...
When I'm on UMTS/HSDPA signal, everything works great, but when I'm on EDGE/GPRS signal, I cannot even make a call, or send a message.
This problem is happening to me for the last two weeks... :-(
ROMs tried: teamhacksung's CM9 ALPHA for Galaxy S (BUILD 17, 16), Team ICSSGS RC4.2, AOKP Milestone 4, Build 28 (now using), Dark Knight 3, 4, Elite V9.0
Kernels: Semaphore ICS 0.9.5b, Devil Skorpion Kernel, Midnight ICS 0.9.0-2-HUGERAM (now using), and the ones which comes with ROMs
Modems: XXJVU, XXJVT, XXKF1, XXKD1, XXKB3, AUCKF1, XXJVK, XXJVO and now I'm using XXJW4
When I flash DarkyROM JVU-RE with Odin everything works fine. :-S
So.... I think the problem could be in the ICS ROMs or kernels
If anyone knows how to solve this problem with 2G networks, I would be very grateful.
p.s.
Also, I find my SGS very often bootloop without possibility to enter CWM when I'm flashing new ROM.
And I found a solution for those bootloops, because I'm tired of flashing with ODIN a new GB ROM constantly... after bootloop, I use FixRecovery and flash it with Odin, then enter CWM and install Team ISCSGS RC 4.2 which only starts and make boot image and flash new CWM, so I can flash other ICS ROMs...
Why I'm telling this? - only because the devs could see if they can make other ROMs to start with flashing like Team ICSSGS RC4.2.
Sorry for my bad English. :-$
Edit: @adytum
I have also thought that my SIM card was a problem, so I've exchanged it. Didn't help....
At first the problem was like yours...
Will attempt to install the original stock firmware today (boooo, downgrading from ICS ), but I have my doubts. My service provider have started technical problemshooting at their end, but I have my doubts there too.
To add to the confusion, I discovered that 3g and data traffic works fine, wireless works fine, but calling doesnt work at all. As mentioned, if I put my sim in an other phone, or another sim in my phone, it always works.
I just managed to make it work. In test settings, INFO part (*#*#4636#*#*), after 5 times setting WCDMA only, my phone works only on 3G networks and now I can communicate because it doesn't switch to 2G...
But, I would appreciate if anyone find out solution for problem with 2G.
I hope that this isn't problem with my phone.
As far as your problem, I would try to reinstal the modem, because after trying a lot of new ones, sometimes it just doesn't recognise which one is instaled. JW4 seems the best for me...
Sorry for my bad English... :-(
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24224098
Here is link where you can get JW4 modem. Flash it through CWM, reboot and check if that will help.
Sorry for my bad English... :-(
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_BluE_AngeL_ said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24224098
Here is link where you can get JW4 modem. Flash it through CWM, reboot and check if that will help.
Sorry for my bad English... :-(
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If I could hug you, I would! This modem seems to have solved all my issues! So, yes, our problems are probably related to eachother and to ICS. Never got around to try stock or darkys rom, but I'm guessing that would have fixed my signal issues too.
A million thanks to you! (Now I'm just crossing my fingers for stability and that this is not a fluke!)
Well, I'm glad to see that it works...
For me, JW4 have the best signal, and is very stable. And, you know, I've tried almost all other modems, and they were all pretty much the same.
I wouldn't tell you about that modem if I haven't seen that I have HSDPA reception (-95dBm) in the places where I had very poor 2G signal (-103dBm) , and no 3G signal (-111dBm) at all before.
Sorry for my bad English....
Have you tried if other sim cards work in your phone, or your sim card works in other phones? If so, I'm thinking that these issues have something to do with the service providers not being up to date regarding newer android versions. That's really the only logical conclusion I can draw.
I did call my service provider earlier today, they were as stumped as I am, but did suggest to try connecting with 2g and 3g enabled respectively.
By the way, your english is just fine
Well, I was working as tech support at my provider (until last month), so everything is fine with network and signal.
Also, first thing I did was to check SIM card and it is OK. I even exchange my SIM because it was 5 years old -just in case...
Everything works great in other phones, but in my phone only 2G network reception doesn't- even with other SIM cards...
That is very weird, but, I finally managed to set only 3G so, everything works now, but with very poor signal in places where I had EDGE coverage before.
I even thought that could be a problem with my device, but when I flash GB ROM, everything works, so I'm thinking that it only could be a bug in kernel or ROM.
I didn't see much people complaining about this, maybe only because they are constantly on 3G...
I don't know...
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And...
Btw, service providers have nothing to update or upgrade with signal, because it is only frequencies they have to maintain and base cell as root. That's why we use SIM card which help our phones decode signal.
Only thing that is up to providers is maintaining the level of signal and its communication with central station, along with base overload in urban areas.
Sadly,
In 98% of problems, it is up to SIM card, device or software on it.
When the problem is up to service provider, everyone in that region- on the same base cells, have it. :-(
So, obviously it can only be ROM/kernel problem or device(hardware) problem. :-(((
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Obviously the main difference here is that the only thing that ruined reception for me was the combination of my sim card and my phone, every other sim and phone combination worked.
You probably have more extensive knowledge about this than I do, and you're probably right inducing that it is a rom or kernel bug.
In that case, there are two options;
Maybe SIM card didn't set well, or SIM card is damaged.
You can try to see if it is damaged or has something on it and clean it. Otherwise, if it is damaged or just won't work, go and exchange it. It takes just a 5 min. And if you tell that SIM stopped working, they won't charge you anything. And, after that, you'll be sure that SIM works.
It also happened to me in the begining, and I was wondering why my SIM won't work only in my phone. Then, I place it in my old Nokia and after 2 days, I couldn't talk with people and the signal was OK. Then I exchanged it, and everything was OK.
Now, obviously I have a problem with a phone. :-(
Maybe it is a message to me to buy a new one... Note, maybe... ;-)
Anyway, I hope that I've helped you.
Sorry for my bad English...
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Seems I was a little too quick. Problems started again today, but I've managed to fix it for now..
I installed jvu from odin as per the first post in the elite, ICS beta 8 thread. Found that everything worked fine in jvu, and now it also works fine in ICS.
Hi
I got this problem with my SGS microphone, I've read some other users have similar issues but no one seems to get to the point of it.
you will see,
first problem:
I cant record voice on the device (voice recorder/camera). the output sound is full of background noise and this also affect calls, I sooo anoyed by the complains from people that cant hear me during calls because if the noise and i have to almost scream to make me hear (i really hate that).
second problem: when i plug a headset I cant get it to record, i thought first it was hardware and changed the earpiece to try and it was the same and im sure the headset is working. but the phone dont seem to recognize the microphone jag( as i said i tried a different ear jack).
I have tried different roms for I9000 and I9000T (btw this is a GT-I9000T from panama C&W).
currently im on Gingerbread 2.3.6 GINGERBREAD.XXJVU
KERNEL :2.6.35.7-I9000XXJVU-CL851880
BASEBAND : I9000UGJK4
I know it looks all messed up (you can see its a I9000T on a I9000 firmware)
but im using it in the UK and this version is not supposed to be used there (I used to think quad band phones were functional worldwide, harsh lesson )
Hope to get some help guys
thanks in advance ....:good:
owleye22 said:
I have tried different roms for I9000 and I9000T (btw this is a GT-I9000T from panama C&W).
currently im on Gingerbread 2.3.6 GINGERBREAD.XXJVU
KERNEL :2.6.35.7-I9000XXJVU-CL851880
BASEBAND : I9000UGJK4
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you can try UGKG3 modem or others meant for UK from My Android Collections
xsenman said:
you can try UGKG3 modem or others meant for UK from My Android Collections
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I've just tried without succsess, the signal is a bit better thou, but the mic problem stills there
owleye22 said:
I've just tried without succsess, the signal is a bit better thou, but the mic problem stills there
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F*** that ,,I'm getting an Iphone
My phone is X8, i am using JB 4.1.2 rom developed by nAa and appropriate kernel too developed by him ...
i have following issues
1. while listening radio if a call arrives, and if i answered the call, caller hears radio and not my voice, but i can hear his voice :laugh:
2. some tv application like "nexgtv", "live tv for android" dont work
1. Probably ROM issue. There were a lot of problems whit this radio. :sly:
2. Are you sure that those programs even work? If so it might be a connection problem.
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Mistev said:
1. Probably ROM issue. There were a lot of problems whit this radio. :sly:
2. Are you sure that those programs even work? If so it might be a connection problem.
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1. maybe a rom issue.... and am sure nAa will clear it in next version
2. i think this should not be a connection problem... because in GB roms that Tv application works fine with same mobile service provider
rmgaikwad said:
1. while listening radio if a call arrives, and if i answered the call, caller hears radio and not my voice, but i can hear his voice :laugh:
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I also have this problem. Any solution?
I swear 4.3 has ruined my reception in Australia no matter what modem I use. No one can ever call me (sometimes they can) Says my phone is off. Sometimes I try call out and just get beeps. Then it works, sometimes not. All sms works fine though. Anyone else have this?? I've even bought a new sim and tried 4 different 4.3 roms clean installed with different Modems (telstra)
Anyone?
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Anyone?
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Check if you have the correct IMEI on the phone.
If not, this could be a problem related to EFS v1 and v2.
Try flashing a modem (separately, not entire ROM).
Checked I had right IMEI and akso troed restoring my backup incase. Have trried wiping and flahing multiple Tmodems still just as bad!!
Network basics .UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289
Downgrade and network problems .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2531221
looked through all that, everything is fine from what ive checked.
maybe i now have Efsv2 and there are no efsv1 4.3 modems for Australia.
but why no one else have this issue!
prot- said:
looked through all that, everything is fine from what ive checked.
maybe i now have Efsv2 and there are no efsv1 4.3 modems for Australia.
but why no one else have this issue!
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Still no luck?
I'm on TPG's network (optus) and was using the 4.3 sammy roms from "the galaxy project". The signal seemed fine and was getting signal fine with the stock modem.
Did you end up flashing an updated modem? Give us a bit more info so we can try to reproduce the issue?
I've tried flashing many modems. and cleanly flashing 4.3 roms (aliance, rxtreme, acma). But after a while issue just comes back..I try ringing my mobile from work phone n it just goes straight to voice mail as all friends tell me. But Sometimes not. Seems to me almost like a deep sleep issue.
If I'm using phone (screen on) it will mostly be fine cause its awake but if I've had it closed sleeping for a while it just doesn't wake to answer calls. And issue seems to get progressively worse after clean room installed (few days). It's really really bothering me. I don't want to have to roll back to 4.1 as never had then
prot- said:
I've tried flashing many modems. and cleanly flashing 4.3 roms (aliance, rxtreme, acma). But after a while issue just comes back..I try ringing my mobile from work phone n it just goes straight to voice mail as all friends tell me. But Sometimes not. Seems to me almost like a deep sleep issue.
If I'm using phone (screen on) it will mostly be fine cause its awake but if I've had it closed sleeping for a while it just doesn't wake to answer calls. And issue seems to get progressively worse after clean room installed (few days). It's really really bothering me. I don't want to have to roll back to 4.1 as never had then
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This is probably a long shot but you could try reflashing pre-rooted 4.1 rom via the download mode.
Or try a different kernel. I've found that the Boeffla ports from HBOHD are relatively issue free.
You could also check the pmsleep option in your rom/in the build.prop tweaks file under system and disable it?
I'm having lots of problems while calling, I can hear the person on the other side of the line perfectly while they can't hear anything I say (I sound very far away from the phone). This makes it impossible to have a normal conversation with anyone.
I understood flashing a new Radio could solve this problem, now my question is:
Where do I find these radio's and which one should I flash (Xperia V 4.3, The Netherlands)?
Andddddddddd Bash.
It might be a problem of mic. I had this problem before and the service center had replaced the mic. They said it was water damaged.
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Can't be the problem, recording of sound is fine (Whatsapp record, video etc.)
Wuxz said:
Can't be the problem, recording of sound is fine (Whatsapp record, video etc.)
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Then it's software-related and not a hardware/radio issue.
Did this problem come with 4.3 or did it exist on 4.1, too? What about other ROMs like CM - are you able to test?
Exactly what I thought, but I just moved from 4.3 stock, to 4.3 Lovins. And I can't recall if it happened on 4.4 CM..
That's why I was kinda hoping I could just flash another radio/baseband or something.
Wuxz said:
Exactly what I thought, but I just moved from 4.3 stock, to 4.3 Lovins. And I can't recall if it happened on 4.4 CM..
That's why I was kinda hoping I could just flash another radio/baseband or something.
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are u saying you dont remeber if the radio was working on CM 4.4 e.g.!?
Honestly, if you sound really far away it cant be a problem connected to baseband/radiofirmware. Its either because you are standing quite far away from the person you are trying to test-call (joke) or due to the phone app.
Make a NANdroid and try it with another firmware....
No that's not what I said I meant, I can't recall if the issue was happening.