Gear S3, metallic V. nonmetallic band

[skipatrol]

The Samsung Gear S3 uses the top of the case for the antenna. I see reports that a metal band reduced the range and connectivity from what is available with leather or plastic.

Any insight, confirmation or comments on this? Is it true?

 

[ClintRo]

I highly doubt that would be the case. But anything is possible.

 

[jgreg02]

I have similar question. As an electrical/electronic engineer, I know that metal bands would change the antenna characteristics some - but just in what way and by how much I can't say. Empirically, I noticed that when outside without my phone, and the Gear was depending on AT&T as well as GPS radio connections, it did not do well with the metal band. I have not tested it in the same place with non-metallic band yet.

 

[jgreg02]

I have similar question. As an electrical/electronic engineer, I know that metal bands would change the antenna characteristics some - but just in what way and by how much I can't say. Empirically, I noticed that when outside without my phone, and the Gear was depending on AT&T as well as GPS radio connections, it did not do well with the metal band. I have not tested it in the same place with non-metallic band yet.

 

[ClintRo]

jgreg... you're repeating yourself... maybe you have been shocked too many times?? LOL

 

[skipatrol]

I know. I could not figure out how to delete the second one. I figured somebody would let me know.

 

[MaximilianSi]

I've been using metalic bands on my gear s3's, I have both the classic and the frontier, zero problems whatsoever

 

[ClintRo]

I know. I could not figure out how to delete the second one. I figured somebody would let me know.

If you click on the pencil icon I have highlighted below you can edit or delete it there.

 

[jgreg02]

I've been using metalic bands on my gear s3's, I have both the classic and the frontier, zero problems whatsoever

Were you using Wi-Fi, Cellular and GPS functions when away from you phone and without active bluetooth connection? I found that around the house it was fine. But outside and away from my phone, it could not pick up cellular or GPS unless I removed the metal band. AT&T cellular where I live has weak signal.

 

[jgreg02]

If you click on the pencil icon I have highlighted below you can edit or delete it there.

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I had tried that multiple times. Edit yes, Delete no.

 

[ClintRo]

Maybe you don't have enough posts yet... but I have a delete button at the bottom.

 

[11B1P]

Clint, you're a "Trusted Member" which is giving you more options.

 

[anon(9602380)]

Mod note. Thread is closed!