Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity issues

[Droid800]

Re: Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity is

Pulling the SIM does nothing, it's just the battery pull that helps. People thinking that changing a SIM card, or taking it out and blowing on it is what helps, but you can't remove most SIM cards without first removing the battery. It's a placebo for most, though. Battery pulls cure most little, minor issues.

That's not true at all. When you pull the SIM it resets your device (and SIM) on the network and refreshes the settings. If you're having connectivity issues, a lot of the time pulling the SIM will fix it.

 

[Droid800]

Re: Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity is

Well, that didn't take long, bummer. Had another complete data dropout last night, killing my phone's battery in the process. So whatever they "updated" fixed nothing.

Is that in the area you regularly use your phone? Does your signal stick at 2-3 bars usually?

If so, the problem is your specific device. Exchange it and that should help.

 

[davesax36]

The truth is, there is nothing VZW Support can do to help. The "smart" part of this smartphone is utterly, ridiculously awesome. The "phone" part of this smartphone sucks the big one *for people in an area with poor cell reception to begin with*. I don't care about bars, or download speed, or signal strength, or whatever little quarrel people are having with one another, I care about 1) can I make and keep calls and 2) can I send texts/use data. Whereas I've never had a single (read: not one) issue with my Droid X in my house, my Galaxy Nexus is a paper weight when it's not connect to my wifi.

They will end up cutting me one hell of a deal on a Network Extender or there will be hell to pay.

Good luck getting that network extender for less than full price...

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[Droid800]

Re: Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity is

The truth is, there is nothing VZW Support can do to help. The "smart" part of this smartphone is utterly, ridiculously awesome. The "phone" part of this smartphone sucks the big one *for people in an area with poor cell reception to begin with*. I don't care about bars, or download speed, or signal strength, or whatever little quarrel people are having with one another, I care about 1) can I make and keep calls and 2) can I send texts/use data. Whereas I've never had a single (read: not one) issue with my Droid X in my house, my Galaxy Nexus is a paper weight when it's not connect to my wifi.

Do you get 4G at your house?

 

[blazin247]

Re: Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity is

Do you get 4G at your house?

I have 4g disabled, as I'm surrounded by 4g markets but do not currently reside in one. I'm talking 3g here, which is shameful. I will say one thing about Motorola, they produce a top of the line radio. I love every part of my phone, except the phone, so it's a very tough decision for me to make.

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

Re: Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity is

Well, that didn't take long, bummer. Had another complete data dropout last night, killing my phone's battery in the process. So whatever they "updated" fixed nothing.

I leave mine plugged in when I go to bed.

 

[Droid800]

Re: Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity is

I have 4g disabled, as I'm surrounded by 4g markets but do not currently reside in one. I'm talking 3g here, which is shameful. I will say one thing about Motorola, they produce a top of the line radio. I love every part of my phone, except the phone, so it's a very tough decision for me to make.

How many bars did you get on your X?

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

Re: Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity is

I have 4g disabled, as I'm surrounded by 4g markets but do not currently reside in one. I'm talking 3g here, which is shameful. I will say one thing about Motorola, they produce a top of the line radio. I love every part of my phone, except the phone, so it's a very tough decision for me to make.

Even Motorola screws up on their radios. Look at the problems we have with the Bionic.

 

[blazin247]

Re: Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity is

How many bars did you get on your X?

I don't really think bars matter, but 3. The main point I'm making is that I never dropped a call or didn't have a text message go through from my house on my Droid X. Never. It happened other places, but never here. I hope it's something simple like a software fix, but what the hell is taking them so long?

 

[3rdpig]

Re: Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity is

I don't really think bars matter, but 3. The main point I'm making is that I never dropped a call or didn't have a text message go through from my house on my Droid X. Never. It happened other places, but never here. I hope it's something simple like a software fix, but what the hell is taking them so long?

I heard March for the update that fixes the radio issues. Which is why I'm still using my old D2. As much as want a Nexus I can't sacrifice the great call quality and signal strength the D2 gives me. Voice calling is just too big a part of my business.

 

[Droid800]

Re: Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity is

I don't really think bars matter, but 3. The main point I'm making is that I never dropped a call or didn't have a text message go through from my house on my Droid X. Never. It happened other places, but never here. I hope it's something simple like a software fix, but what the hell is taking them so long?

What I was trying to get at is that you may be in a lower signal area, which is where the Nexus struggles most. If you are, that's why the Nexus is having more trouble than the X.

Also, what do you mean by 'so long'? The phone has been out for less than 3 weeks, and it had an update at launch. That is NO time at all. What would you rather have: an update that actually fixes the issues and doesn't break anything else, or an update that is rushed for impatient people that doesn't fix everything and could cause other issues? The one thing that you as a user should never want rushed are radio updates. Just look how a rushed update fared for Thunderbolt users way back when...

 

[3rdpig]

Re: Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity is

What I was trying to get at is that you may be in a lower signal area, which is where the Nexus struggles most. If you are, that's why the Nexus is having more trouble than the X.

Also, what do you mean by 'so long'? The phone has been out for less than 3 weeks, and it had an update at launch. That is NO time at all. What would you rather have: an update that actually fixes the issues and doesn't break anything else, or an update that is rushed for impatient people that doesn't fix everything and could cause other issues? The one thing that you as a user should never want rushed are radio updates. Just look how a rushed update fared for Thunderbolt users way back when...

Maybe they shouldn't have rushed the phone before getting the radio right. I know, call me crazy, but reliable voice calling and good signal reception seem to me to be a prime concern, something you get right before you ship the phone. Yes I know, "the Nexus is a developer phone". Find the words "developer phone" in any of the VZ marketing materials. You won't.

 

[blazin247]

Re: Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity is

What I was trying to get at is that you may be in a lower signal area, which is where the Nexus struggles most. If you are, that's why the Nexus is having more trouble than the X.

Also, what do you mean by 'so long'? The phone has been out for less than 3 weeks, and it had an update at launch. That is NO time at all. What would you rather have: an update that actually fixes the issues and doesn't break anything else, or an update that is rushed for impatient people that doesn't fix everything and could cause other issues? The one thing that you as a user should never want rushed are radio updates. Just look how a rushed update fared for Thunderbolt users way back when...

'So long" is relative. If it were an issue with data dropping, etc., I could live. It's call strength and call droppage. That's a pretty serious issue for a phone. This is a phone right? Maybe they should've done a broader beta testing of the phone before release? I'm an Android and a Galaxy Nexus fanboy too, but how can you possibly defend them for releasing a phone that is giving TONS (read the poll threads) of people real, tangible problems when they use it for what it was designed for- making phone calls. With 3 big companies involved, yes, I think 3 weeks is a long time to wait with a subpar phone.

 

[Droid800]

Re: Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity is

'So long" is relative. If it were an issue with data dropping, etc., I could live. It's call strength and call droppage. That's a pretty serious issue for a phone. This is a phone right? Maybe they should've done a broader beta testing of the phone before release? I'm an Android and a Galaxy Nexus fanboy too, but how can you possibly defend them for releasing a phone that is giving TONS (read the poll threads) of people real, tangible problems when they use it for what it was designed for- making phone calls. With 3 big companies involved, yes, I think 3 weeks is a long time to wait with a subpar phone.

As has been said more times than I can count, it all depends on the signal you have in your area, and even then, the dropped call issue is affecting a limited number of people that have it. I've seen more about the DATA issues than I have about dropped call issues.

Sorry, but three weeks is not long at all, especially if you have any idea how complicated (and oh so wrong) these updates can go if not done properly.

 

[pauldroidr2d2]

Maybe they shouldn't have rushed the phone before getting the radio right. I know, call me crazy, but reliable voice calling and good signal reception seem to me to be a prime concern, something you get right before you ship the phone. Yes I know, "the Nexus is a developer phone". Find the words "developer phone" in any of the VZ marketing materials. You won't.

We're you reading this section of the forum before this was released?

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[mears]

Re: Verizon just "pushed an update" to address my connectivity is

Is that in the area you regularly use your phone? Does your signal stick at 2-3 bars usually?

If so, the problem is your specific device. Exchange it and that should help.

Yeah, it was on my coffee table. I'm in prime 4G coverage area per coverage maps and per multiple VZW CSRs who have stated I'm in the heart of Denver's 4G coverage. When 4G is working, I'm any where from 3-4 bars (-83dbm - -73dbm). I'm not in a "fringe" area that people here like to blame for radio performance.

I leave mine plugged in when I go to bed.

I generally do as well, but I do expect that a phone in a 100% charged state will survive 7 idle hours.

 

[CBMC]

They will end up cutting me one hell of a deal on a Network Extender or there will be hell to pay.

About 2 years ago I got then to give me one for 1/2 price. My cousin got his for free. So you definitely get something off it.

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