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Can't remember who asked, but I got one of these for my missus (really, really nice phone BTW, thinking of getting one for myself!), and I know someone mentioned the contacts on the inside of the battery door, and mentioned it could be for NFC. Unfortunately not, it is the antenna as when you take the cover off, you lose phone signal.
Something to watch if you are thing about an aftermarket extended battery
i'm really like this phone. i'm ready for incredible S although i got iphone4 already.
I'm not sure I like the idea of in built antenna. Sounds pricey in the event of having to replace the back cover for any reason over time ...
Fantastic phone! though some one may want to check out the signal drop if you hold the phone at the bottom,, try the *#*#4636#*#* phone information then hold phone in palm around bottom does signal drop? mines never dropped a call but does drop!
hi,
i did took some pictures of the antenna of the IS, sorry for the bad quality but i only had my old touch pro camera
@Jazd71 mine does also drop -89dbm to -101dbm
Hehe ur right ... Wonder why it goes to no signal when i remove my sdcard
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Oh, then is it possible that GPS reception be affected by the antenna on the case? I found the GPS is much unstable and inconsistent than my Hero.
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Hi,
My Incredible S fell from the couch to the floor. Ever since I don't have any service. There is a small 'x' above the bars that show me how "good" my reception is.
I tried doing a hard reset but that had 0 result. When i try to find my provider manually it gives me an 'error while finding network'.
A friend advised me to use the expertise of this forum, so here I am.
Anyone with an idea?
Thanks in advance!
I forgot to mention that everything else works fine.
Model: HTC Incredible S S710e
Android-version: 2.3.3
Did you try to remove and re-insert your sim card ?
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Yes, I did. I also tried the sim card of a friend and it had the same result.
sorry to hear about your problem
i'd check to see if your antenna pins on the back of your phone are still intact
the battery cover of the inc s is also the antenna
see here
if those little gold pins aren't making contact then your phone has no antenna.
if they're broken, you'll need a new back cover.
hope this helps
edit: does wifi work?
Thats not good, hope I don't drop mine anytime soon... I have purchased the extra insurance you can get for $7 a month. But I do hope a $500 phone can take a little more than a 30cm fall.
I've checked and everything seems to be in order. The little golden pins are intact and there is just a tiny little scratch on the cover. And I do mean tiny!
Wifi works, but my mobile network doesn't.
if your wifi works then it's probably not an antenna problem
with your sim card in, in phone type *#*#4636#*#*, this opens testing
press phone info it should show your current network and signal strength
if it shows you're not connected, or it can't see any network then i really have
no idea. :s :s
dragneyez said:
Thats not good, hope I don't drop mine anytime soon... I have purchased the extra insurance you can get for $7 a month. But I do hope a $500 phone can take a little more than a 30cm fall.
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drop an iphone 4 onto concrete from 30cm and see what happens
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Fail
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Those are the things that appear when i try that testnumber :'(
Thanks for trying though
They should call it HTC Incredibly Sensitive... Djeez
Hi,
The current problem is that my phone signal keeps cycling between full bars and no bars, or is not connected to a service. Checking the phone signal strength, it seems to be hover around -100 db or so.
So I did a search on the closest thing that I could find was this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1894486
So what I have done is the following:
1. Had an issue with charging and holding a charge when upgraded to Xperia X ed rom
2. Did some research and figured the easiest option would be to reload the first ROM and check if the issue still exists
3. Reloaded nandroid backup to the original, same issue
4. Cleaned out the USB port using some thick paper, rubbing alcohol, compressed gas and small vacuum, same issue
5. Did some more research, figured that it would be easy enough to replace the USB board, so replaced that (reconnecting the antenna)
6. Turned on phone and used the first custom rom on there, everything seemed to work fine but I didn't check the signal strenght
7. Upgraded to SweetROM v10, only then noticed the signal issue, unscrewed the back and checked the antenna connection, seems solid
8. Tried to use it for a day and it's really bad, most of the time inside, I can't get any signal but outside, I normally get full bars
9. Did some more research, remembered something about modems, changed the modem from XXLT3 to XXLSO, just incase it was that, still the same signal issue
So wondering if anyone can help me with the next steps. I figure I am gonna tinker around with it a little, to see if it is a software thing. I figure what I will do is the following:
1. restore back to nandroid - check the signal issue
2. if still there, maybe try a stock ROM
Maybe take the cover off again and check the antenna cable, could have damaged it pulling it back in the first time, however, it doesn't make sense that signal strength would not change that much but the reported signal would.
Any help would be great.
Anyone with any ideas?
Where did you source the replacement part, is it stock samsung and are you sure it's the same revision?
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i have totally in same position. i have damaged usb port, couldn't charge. then buy an 5$ usb bord that same rev with original one. But reception is totally unstable. Especially when driving, reception have (nearly) always zero bar. And inside building reception is half of original part and also unstable. Tried most of what u tried, no luck. i think i have to repair original one(i opened inside the phone, all usb port pins broken from thecorner point. Just have to replace usb port )
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So long as you use a stock replacement part and not the eBay alternatives, you'll be fine. These problems occur with the imitation parts.
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true.. i had some problems with charging the phone and got the USB module replaced today from the Service center and all ok..
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true.. i had some problems with charging the phone and got the USB module replaced today from the Service center and all ok..
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How much did it cost? Just for info.
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$12
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I was pretty sure it was the same revision but it could be imitation. I suppose will have to take it in and get them to do it. Just it takes them weeks to do this type of stuff.
Not sure where will it take weeks. I got mine did in just under 2hrs.
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CS Rep might have it wrong ...
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Not sure where will it take weeks. I got mine did in just under 2hrs.
Called the Samsung Service Centre helpline, they said it would have to go to bench, roughly 2 weeks.
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i went to a few SC and checked if they had the part and one of them had.. so they did it instantly... you will need to do some field work if you want the phone soon..
I can confirm this issue started with my note recently after a ROM flash possibly 2 months ago. I tinkered around just like the OP and I can confirm with a high level of certainty that it isn't a hardware issue. Reverting to stock didn't help much, but using the same ICS modem with which the phone initially came with made the Wi-Fi more stable. However, those spontaneous disconnections are still happening, and with them the phone lags and freezes most of the time. I replaced the USB board with a genuine one from broken screen old note. Everything seems functional apart from the intermittent yet frequent Wi-Fi drop outs. I'd love insight into this matter too.
Added: Wi-Fi just disconnected and reconnected while typing this post by the way.
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Wifi is not dependent on modem. It's on kernel
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I can confirm this issue started with my note recently after a ROM flash possibly 2 months ago. I tinkered around just like the OP and I can confirm with a high level of certainty that it isn't a hardware issue. Reverting to stock didn't help much, but using the same ICS modem with which the phone initially came with made the Wi-Fi more stable. However, those spontaneous disconnections are still happening, and with them the phone lags and freezes most of the time. I replaced the USB board with a genuine one from broken screen old note. Everything seems functional apart from the intermittent yet frequent Wi-Fi drop outs. I'd love insight into this matter too.
Added: Wi-Fi just disconnected and reconnected while typing this post by the way.
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Nope. That's hardware issue,at least ours are. if i use original board no problem occurs(except no charging couse of broken pins), then if i use new usb board problem occurs about gsm reception that explained above. I think your problem(wifi) and our's(phone signal) isn't same.
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@ nokiamodeln91 - thanks for the tip, will be trying that. I have done some asking around and I think that I might have an alternative but will need to test it out this weekend.
@ juliobahar - sorry, my wifi signal is strong and constant. By phone reception I mean carrier signal. I have done a fair bit of research on this since logging this question and 99% of it points to hardware issues. I have gotten some new software to track carrier signal via map location (hope this will be able to give me a little more insight into it's performance) and it just seems to be weak (i.e. either a connection isn't quite touching or it just isn't up to scratch) so that when indoors, it just doesn't have the juice to receive.
@ maktama - yes, it is almost certain that it is a hardware issue.
any further updates on this issue? i damaged my usb port a few weeks back and ordered a replacement from amazon ( http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009X6BGDM/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 )
i replaced it following a guide on youtube and initially everything seemed to be fine. i could charge again, signal SEEMED fine, and even my mhl adapter worked and i could view the phone display on my tv, so i binned the old usb module.
since then though i've noticed some serious problems with my signal. sometimes (though not all the time) my signal strength drops off terribly indoors. even in the car my strength can go from full bars outside the window to 0 bars in the car, especially if i have my charger plugged in. it's very inconsistent though, in some places i've noticed very little change to signal strength. wifi seems fine though and outdoor use appears to be as good as it ever was!
is there any point flashing another modem or even completely reflashing my phone (i'm running a fully stock rom though i am rooted) or is this definitely a hardware issue that can only be resolved with a new board? i'm due a new phone in february anyway but it's a bit of a pain not being able to rely on having a signal even when i know i should have one
There has been lot of similar issues replacing the usb module from sellers other than Samsung service. May be the antenna connection was not made properly. Open it up again and do a thorough check. If all Ok, then you might need a genuine part.
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sorry i should have said i did re open the phone and checked all my connections.
any idea where a genuine samsung board can be bought, and is the board revision really as critical as people say? as i said, i stupidly threw my original board away because i thought the new one was working so have no idea what revision my board was.
Genuine part from the Samsung guys. Most of the time it's Rev 1.0. Yes the Rev is important.
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I had a problem with my LG G2 Verizon Smartphone. The GPS wouldn't lock on and didn't know which direction I would even be going ( I searched I couldn't find a solution.). I ran into this app and it works, Assisted GPS Injector. It's available in the market and it worked immediately and took care of all the issues I was having. I'm sorry if this has been posted here before, but I just wanted to make sure everybody knew becaue I tried many things to get the gps to work right and none of them worked until I used this app..
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I had a problem with my LG G2 Verizon Smartphone. The GPS wouldn't lock on and didn't know which direction I would even be going ( I searched I couldn't find a solution.). I ran into this app and it works, Assisted GPS Injector. It's available in the market and it worked immediately and took care of all the issues I was having. I'm sorry if this has been posted here before, but I just wanted to make sure everybody knew becaue I tried many things to get the gps to work right and none of them worked until I used this app..
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I tried a bunch of attempts at getting my GPS to fix (different roms, editing gps.conf, using various gps apps, etc), but after replacing it 3 times with VZW I got it. Some of the HW is known to crap out for GPS so if you have warranty with VZW, don't hestitate to call and swap devices.
I'll try this tommorow, been having problems with my GPS as well, it'll lock but it will be sort of erratic/not accurate and lose signal. I'm on my third replacement device so I really don't wanna have to do all that again..
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Didn't do anything for me
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Dri94 said:
Didn't do anything for me
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I have no idea if there's a difference other than ads on the pro or free. I paid the .99 for the app. It worked for me instantly. Clicked on the app then on the gps icon and away I went and it found my exact location immediately and kept locked on the entire trip. I only tried it because I read in the reviews somebody had similar issues with their lg g2 and it worked for them. I'm sorry it didn't work for you. I had downloaded A-GPS Xtra and reset all my previous gps data first. Although that didn't help my situation by itself it could of possibly helped.
On my first G2, the GPS wasn't great no matter what ROM I used, it didn't even work right out of the box. The replacement I got has been working on literally every every ROM I used. The original didn't work on any firmware release either. I tried many different apps and config files. The one I'm on now is perfect. I guess it's just bad luck sometimes I guess if still stock one can always go to Verizon about it
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I didn't have a choice about taking it back to Verizon. I bought it off of CL and it was probably one the original owner had replaced. So, returning it isn't an option for everybody. I tried many things that didn't work also, but this app did and it's why I shared.
I've had a similar issue on my sprint version. Doesn't make it unusable but sometimes I will magically be driving on the wrong side of the interstate or of the road backwards. I just hope that it's just a software bug
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I bought my Verizon g2 on swappa so I am in the same boat. I don't know what this magic app does but works for me. Thanks for sharing.
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incubus2 said:
I bought my Verizon g2 on swappa so I am in the same boat. I don't know what this magic app does but works for me. Thanks for sharing.
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Any updates how to fix this?
I have been going back and forth with Verizon and the GPS on my G2. I actually have my third replacement phone waiting for me when I get home. The last rep I spoke with said that it is a known issue that is to be fixed with an upcoming update. I would assume that update to be 4.4.2 but I haven't heard whether or not the GPS is any better in the leaked OTA. He did tell me that they have received the update from LG but it was currently being tested.
The GPS issue is actually a hardware issue. There is a springy connector on the phone that tries to keep a steady connection to the anttenae strip on the battery cover. It is on the side opposite of the SIM card.
Here is a picture from another XDA thread by JTNiggle that shows the insides of the VZW LG G2.
First picture shows the battery cover and you can see the small square copper connector for the GPS antennae on the right hand side. Second picture shows on the right side of the phone above the battery the little springy copper connector for the GPS sensor on the phone. These are the two areas I used very tiny pieces of electrical tape on to make a solid connection. This has 100% resolved my issue with GPS signals and I have been sporting this change for over a week now. I get a signal lock between 3-7 seconds depending on where I am at (inside or outside) and the days weather. I have done this on a total of 4 phones now and all four phones no longer have GPS signal lock issue. Just make sure you use a non metal tool to pop the battery cover off so it doesn't scratch up the shiny silver bezel strip.
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cckeeler said:
I have been going back and forth with Verizon and the GPS on my G2. I actually have my third replacement phone waiting for me when I get home. The last rep I spoke with said that it is a known issue that is to be fixed with an upcoming update. I would assume that update to be 4.4.2 but I haven't heard whether or not the GPS is any better in the leaked OTA. He did tell me that they have received the update from LG but it was currently being tested.
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I honestly don't think all the software updates in the world would fix this problem. It is a physical hardware issue that is causing the problem.
Ainvar said:
The GPS issue is actually a hardware issue. There is a springy connector on the phone that tries to keep a steady connection to the anttenae strip on the battery cover. It is on the side opposite of the SIM card.
First picture shows the battery cover and you can see the small square copper connector for the GPS antennae on the right hand side. Second picture shows on the right side of the phone above the battery the little springy copper connector for the GPS sensor on the phone. These are the two areas I used very tiny pieces of electrical tape on to make a solid connection. This has 100% resolved my issue with GPS signals and I have been sporting this change for over a week now. I get a signal lock between 3-7 seconds depending on where I am at (inside or outside) and the days weather. I have done this on a total of 4 phones now and all four phones no longer have GPS signal lock issue. Just make sure you use a non metal tool to pop the battery cover off so it doesn't scratch up the shiny silver bezel strip.
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This is great info! Could you clarify just a little what exactly you did with the electrical tape? Like put a tiny piece "under" the flex connector? I haven't actually taken mine apart yet so maybe this would be clearer then... Also is there a chance this would help my compass? I can't seem to get it calibrated and working.
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This is great info! Could you clarify just a little what exactly you did with the electrical tape? Like put a tiny piece "under" the flex connector? I haven't actually taken mine apart yet so maybe this would be clearer then... Also is there a chance this would help my compass? I can't seem to get it calibrated and working.
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On the phone itself there is a small copy flex like connector. If you look on the link that shows the two images for the inside of the phone and the inside of the battery cover, you will see on the phone the tiny little flex connector I am speaking about. With gentle tender care slide some electrical tape (fold it together sticky sides in) underneath the flex connector. This will help it keep a solid connection to the antennae plate on the battery cover. I have done this on 4 phones total one of them mine. All four VZW LG G2 phones had the same issue. Depending on exactly where you were at you would get a weak lock/signal when needing to use GPS on the phone. After this was done the signal is nice and strong and locks within 3-7 seconds for me (yes I have timed it). This is both indoors and outdoors. The G2 is able to lock onto GPS just like any of my other phones in the past and also the MotoX.
I haven't had to modify the GPS.conf from stock (this never worked for me anyways as it wasn't able to acquire a signal 99% of the time). GPS just now works.
Will this also fix the issue of showing that I am like 3-4 houses away, while when I was on JB it showed me I was next door(or at least in between next door and my actual location).
Ainvar said:
On the phone itself there is a small copy flex like connector. If you look on the link that shows the two images for the inside of the phone and the inside of the battery cover, you will see on the phone the tiny little flex connector I am speaking about. With gentle tender care slide some electrical tape (fold it together sticky sides in) underneath the flex connector. This will help it keep a solid connection to the antennae plate on the battery cover. I have done this on 4 phones total one of them mine. All four VZW LG G2 phones had the same issue. Depending on exactly where you were at you would get a weak lock/signal when needing to use GPS on the phone. After this was done the signal is nice and strong and locks within 3-7 seconds for me (yes I have timed it). This is both indoors and outdoors. The G2 is able to lock onto GPS just like any of my other phones in the past and also the MotoX.
I haven't had to modify the GPS.conf from stock (this never worked for me anyways as it wasn't able to acquire a signal 99% of the time). GPS just now works.
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Well that was an easy mod! I cut a strip of black elec tape about 3/32" x 3/8" and doubled the end to make approx 3/32" of the end doubled. this left a short tab that I could use to manipulate the doubled part under the flex connector and then stick in place to secure it there (or remove later if desired). My GPS and compass are both very responsive and accurate now. I'm also using GPS Status and I've used an app called GPS Injector that I believe help but not as much as this mod. :good:
It must be batches, my GPS is about flawless.
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Well that was an easy mod! I cut a strip of black elec tape about 3/32" x 3/8" and doubled the end to make approx 3/32" of the end doubled. this left a short tab that I could use to manipulate the doubled part under the flex connector and then stick in place to secure it there (or remove later if desired). My GPS and compass are both very responsive and accurate now. I'm also using GPS Status and I've used an app called GPS Injector that I believe help but not as much as this mod. :good:
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Yep was easy, I got this idea of course from seeing that image I linked in my previous post and I saw the inside of the phone.
forgiven90 said:
Well that was an easy mod! I cut a strip of black elec tape about 3/32" x 3/8" and doubled the end to make approx 3/32" of the end doubled. this left a short tab that I could use to manipulate the doubled part under the flex connector and then stick in place to secure it there (or remove later if desired). My GPS and compass are both very responsive and accurate now. I'm also using GPS Status and I've used an app called GPS Injector that I believe help but not as much as this mod. :good:
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Do you mind posting some pictures of how/where you applied the tape? Thanks!
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Do you mind posting some pictures of how/where you applied the tape? Thanks!
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I would if I could, but I have plastic/vinyl tape on the back of my phone that in not ready to remove yet
Member Ainver posted a link with pix just a few posts up.
I think when you get the back off the phone it will make more sense what has been posted here also.
Good luck
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Good Evening All,
I seem to be having GPS issues with my N910T. The GPS simply will not lock and when it does it takes far to long. I cannot even use my device for traveling in the car because the gps performance is so poor. This has been going on for some time. Someone recommended i reset the gps through the service menu, but i cannot find the appropriate code to do so. Any other suggestions would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
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A lot of people(including myself) have had that problem. Done resorted to warranty and received a new version (T3) of the note that had fixed the problem. I've never heard of a fix, but there are plenty of threads about it on XDA.
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Some say this is a loose contact issue. So you need to loosen and then tighten the screws. I got mine replaced, not with the T3.