Reception improvement with ICS

[mclasser]

I've noticed that both the 3G and 4G receptions have improved. I now get full 4G bars in locations that were weaker before, and a bar or two more for 3G. Yet speeds haven't increased and are basically the same as before according to speed tests I've done.

 

[wmurch3]

If this is the case then I may consider going back to the Nexus S 4g. It was really the only thing I couldn't live with.

I have an iPhone 4 right now and it's pretty boring. Might hold out of the Evo LTE though.

 

[pto07]

I've definitely noticed reception improvement. Not only that, the indicator in the status bar is now honest about when you're connected via 1x instead of 3G/EvDO.

I haven't noticed a data slowdown like one or two people have mentioned in other threads. I assume that they were syncing a bunch of data after their upgrade had finished (movies, books, apps, etc.).

Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk 2

 

[6tr6tr]

Mine's exactly the same.

 

[d14racer24]

Haven't noticed any difference. True test for me will be tomorrow at work where I typically get terrible service. I don't expect any miracles though.

 

[jtexans]

Houston area

Before update (stats from last May)
at work 4G - 3,435kbps down......924kbps up

at work 3G - 373kbps down.......581kbps up

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After update at work:

4G - 3,040kbps down....1,370kbps up

3G - 470kbps down....310kbps up


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Reception seems better. I typically drop call at same spot everyday driving back home from work. Yesterday, it didn't drop.

 

[LNWJ]

Also seeing better reception.... 3G speeds are markedly improved in my area at home... usually got 99-150Kb/s, now getting between 400-800Kb/s.

Still get a dropped call here and there, but they are in places my old Palm Pre dropped too.... dip in cell coverage I believe.

At work however... (this is in a cinderblock basement).

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