Moto X: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

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My Moto X loses signal at certain indoor places (using the same sim card) where my Galaxy Nexus had no problems like my mom's house and a salsa place I go to. What gives? I thought Motorola is supposed to have good radios. :(

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My Moto X loses signal at certain indoor places (using the same sim card) where my Galaxy Nexus had no problems like my mom's house and a salsa place I go to. What gives? I thought Motorola is supposed to have good radios. :(

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thats hard to believe because Gnexus has literally the worst radio ever in any smartphone.

you are right that Moto X radio is the best out there a the moment.. I would say it might be some bug or maybe faulty radio...
first, do a factory reset and then if that didnt fix call motorola.

btw, I get amazing reception where my N4 previously failed
 

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Re: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

I hear that a lot about the GNex, but I've never really had signal issues with mine except when when I go snowboarding at Lake Tahoe. I'm on T-Mobile and I think only Verizon gets decent coverage up there.

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Re: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

Possibly it's the sim card? Did you put your Nexus sim card into the Moto X?

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Re: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

Yes. it's the same sim. I used a sim cutter. Would that matter? I could try having T-Mobile move the number to the new nano sim, I guess.
 

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Re: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

I'd try getting a replacement SIM and doing a factory reset. I'm on Verizon so my story may be different, but my Moto X blows my Galaxy Nexus out of the water when it comes to reception. I'm getting a strong 4G signal in places where previously I couldn't even get texts to send.
 

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Yes. it's the same sim. I used a sim cutter. Would that matter? I could try having T-Mobile move the number to the new nano sim, I guess.
If you cut down a SIM card, I would definitely get a new SIM since you may have damaged the SIM When cutting it down.
 

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Definitely get a new sim. Moto x has excellent radios, something a lot of phones are lacking.
 

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Re: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

All Moto X's come with a SIM already, right? He said he used his old one instead, so he could just use the new one that came with the Moto X to begin with and have it activated.
 

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Re: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

Maybe I am just stupid, but how does a factory reset affect signal? If something is wrong with the radio, how will this change the outcome? I ask because my current signal seems worse than with other phones (-150 dBm) in a good size metropolitan city.
 

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Maybe I am just stupid, but how does a factory reset affect signal? If something is wrong with the radio, how will this change the outcome? I ask because my current signal seems worse than with other phones (-150 dBm) in a good size metropolitan city.
In theory it shouldn't unless you are rooted and flashed different firmware. But it never hurts to restore to factory settings if you are having a problem and then to reinstall apps 1 by 1. Except for the time it takes to do it, of course.
 

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Thanks, I figured for flashing firmwares and such, but not sure how it would affect stock. I just can't figure out if the phone has a bad signal or this is just standard for my area. I need to pull out my older android phone (HTC Rezound) and see what happens.
 

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Re: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

Thanks, I figured for flashing firmwares and such, but not sure how it would affect stock. I just can't figure out if the phone has a bad signal or this is just standard for my area. I need to pull out my older android phone (HTC Rezound) and see what happens.

Even stock ROMs can have a cached data conflict that can disrupt the software for the radios that a factory reset may clear up. However, in the OP's case, it is more likely the cut SIM card.

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Re: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

I just want to apologize. I have not been having great signal with my moto x on verizon and just did a factory reset and it appears the mobile strength is now green, except when I am in the dungeon at work. It appears my signal strength greatly improved from doing a factory reset, but time will tell.
 

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Re: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

I just want to apologize. I have not been having great signal with my moto x on verizon and just did a factory reset and it appears the mobile strength is now green, except when I am in the dungeon at work. It appears my signal strength greatly improved from doing a factory reset, but time will tell.
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Thanks, I figured for flashing firmwares and such, but not sure how it would affect stock. I just can't figure out if the phone has a bad signal or this is just standard for my area. I need to pull out my older android phone (HTC Rezound) and see what happens.
 

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Re: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

I get an awesome signal with my Moto X, even at work, where very few people get a decent signal. I get a decent signal inside the elevator too, which is crazy.
 

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Re: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

I just want to apologize. I have not been having great signal with my moto x on verizon and just did a factory reset and it appears the mobile strength is now green, except when I am in the dungeon at work. It appears my signal strength greatly improved from doing a factory reset, but time will tell.

Has the signal improved?

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Re: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

Has the signal improved?

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Hard to say due to where I currently am at work, but leaving soon and will be in a different environment. But, when I stepped outside after the reset, the signal numbers were better (~ -110 dBm) and the mobile indicator in the battery area was green, more so than usual.
 

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Re: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

GolfDriver or anyone who can explain: when one looks at the battery screen and sees the mobile strength indicator in various colors (red, green, yellowish-orange) how exactly is that broken down? Does green mean a good signal within a certain range or just a good connection, etc?
 

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Re: Signal problems where my Galaxy Nexus had none

GolfDriver or anyone who can explain: when one looks at the battery screen and sees the mobile strength indicator in various colors (red, green, yellowish-orange) how exactly is that broken down? Does green mean a good signal within a certain range or just a good connection, etc?

I think it is a range of the dBm. What the values are, I do not know.
However, I do know that -60 is about as perfect as it gets, and -120 is crap.

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