The Official: I am having reception issues thread

[catfisher]

I cannot confirm this claim. Must be a localized issue as I have a Defender case and am typing this message right now without restraint from network issues caused from three pieces of plastic.

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[Wadzii]

I got my gnex on launch day at a verizon store. I never had any issues with that phone at all. Then I dropped it and smashed the screen. 6 phones later from asurion and I still dont have a phone that will maintain a 4g signal at all and it drops calls like crazy or does the whole thing where I can hear the other person but they cant hear me deal. I'll be on the phone w/asurion again tomorrow to get ANOTHER phone sent out.

Edit: thought i'd mention that all of the replacement phones have been brand new phones, not refurbs. I have had both korean and chinese phones, no difference.

[Super Stu]

My wife and I swapped our old Droids for GNs a week ago. For the last two nights, my wife's Nexus has experienced an odd bug whereby some time during the night (and it only happens at night), it suddenly has trouble picking up the cell signal (not 3/4G, she leaves it on wifi over night) and the battery gets absolutely caned as it presumably tries in vain to reestablish the signal.

Is this the reception issue? I don't believe she's had any trouble with wifi or calls dropping out.

[meaker]

I've had my phone since dec. and I have the drop data trouble and mic problem but I'm too lazy to switch when I hear must replacements still have those problems. So I going to asked if your phone had the same problems and you replaced it did that fix the problem??

[MyDroid23]

I've had my phone since dec. and I have the drop data trouble and mic problem but I'm too lazy to switch when I hear must replacements still have those problems. So I going to asked if your phone had the same problems and you replaced it did that fix the problem??

No, I'm on my 3rd device. First, file a complaint with the BBB. Second, call Verizon and ask them for a credit. Third, cross your fingers and hope for the ota this month like promised.
If the new radios that came with the leaked 4.0.4 fixes radio problems don't ya'll think we would've received it by now.

[pc747]

No, I'm on my 3rd device. First, file a complaint with the BBB. Second, call Verizon and ask them for a credit. Third, cross your fingers and hope for the ota this month like promised.
If the new radios that came with the leaked 4.0.4 fixes radio problems don't ya'll think we would've received it by now.

You have not received it yet because its technically still in soak test. Vzw reps have been testing it on their nexus and I was able to verify it by their build numbers (those testing it). The key word in all this is they were LEAKED ... meaning they have not been officially pushed out. Because you have a Nexus with an unlockable bootloader you can flash things like this very easily and if you dont like it still be able to return it back to out of the box state. If you really wanted a fix its easy to obtain whether it be by flashing new radios, exchanging the phone, or getting vzw to change out device with you.

[MyDroid23]

Interesting read pc747. Verizon should have never allowed ICS on to their network without working out the kinks with Google. It is really upsetting to know that Verizon built their reputation on a good reliable network with devices that worked. And now they're plagued by not only 4G/LTE problems, but also an operating system that is new and flawed. I hope to be a satisfied G-Nex owner. Samsung, Verizon, and Google are all reputable companies that I would recommend to everyone. Please, address these issues in a professional/ethical manner.

[MyDroid23]

You have not received it yet because its technically still in soak test. Vzw reps have been testing it on their nexus and I was able to verify it by their build numbers (those testing it). The key word in all this is they were LEAKED ... meaning they have not been officially pushed out. Because you have a Nexus with an unlockable bootloader you can flash things like this very easily and if you dont like it still be able to return it back to out of the box state. If you really wanted a fix its easy to obtain whether it be by flashing new radios, exchanging the phone, or getting vzw to change out device with you.

Vzw should of done a thorough test of the G-Nex and ICS on their network before promoting and selling it to do mass as if it is the trophy of all smart phones to own They have had 5 months to send out a fix. What's sad is my og droid got more love and affection.

[pc747]

Vzw should of done a thorough test of the G-Nex and ICS on their network before promoting and selling it to do mass as if it is the trophy of all smart phones to own They have had 5 months to send out a fix. What's sad is my og droid got more love and affection.

I know for a fact that I know a rep that is a tester and his signal strength is worlds apart from what he was getting on 4.03 and 4.02. It is why I think that if someone is having issues it will fix it. I been running imm76k for almost 3 weeks now. I have dumped roms and came back to imm76k (rooted) because I love the performance especially with the radios. I use my phone for work and have to have a reliable connection. I gave up my rezound because the nexus with the new radios have performed so much better all the way around.

[tek112]

Interesting read pc747. Verizon should have never allowed ICS on to their network without working out the kinks with Google. It is really upsetting to know that Verizon built their reputation on a good reliable network with devices that worked. And now they're plagued by not only 4G/LTE problems, but also an operating system that is new and flawed. I hope to be a satisfied G-Nex owner. Samsung, Verizon, and Google are all reputable companies that I would recommend to everyone. Please, address these issues in a professional/ethical manner.

You make some good points. However historically Samsung has been known for poor radios in their devices. I put the blame of all of the reception issues squarely on the shoulders of a bad radio/radio firmware.

I can definitely see it getting better with time, but that will not be due to the network or the operating system.

Too many other devices can run on Verizon's network with ICS and produce better radio results than the galaxy Nexus. That leads me to only one conclusion... It's the device.

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