Service on my new incredible 2

[Toyotaguy82]

Switched from Droid X to Incredible 2 a few days ago. I have noticed the signal strength isn't as good as the X was. Used to have full 3G signal if not full 1X in my house and now I barely have any 3G.

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[efbld2f]

It's a pretty common Dinc2 issue from what I've seen. I heard there was a fix coming out at one point, but I don't know when.

I've got the same problem, incidentally. Best of luck!

 

[jntdroid]

I held my X next to my Inc2 both at home and at work, where reception is poor, and in both places the dbm's were not only stronger on the Inc2, but steadier a well. I've had a couple of inc2's and reception has been great regardless...I'm sure location plays a part, but still...

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[ABQNM]

I held my X next to my Inc2 both at home and at work, where reception is poor, and in both places the dbm's were not only stronger on the Inc2, but steadier a well. I've had a couple of inc2's and reception has been great regardless...I'm sure location plays a part, but still...

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Lucky you! I hold the X and the dinc2 side by side and I get about 20dbm lower on the dinc2 than the X. I was used to seeing on average -68 to -80dbm on the X at home. The -80 would be only once in a while, usually hovering about -72dbm. With the dinc2, the HIGHEST I have gotten in the same location is -84dbm. It usually sits around -90 to -104dbm.

I have not missed any calls on the dinc2, but it does translate to slower 3g speeds and spotty 3g connection. When I am on a call, the signal will jump up about 4dbm but I have yet to see it get above -84dbm. It also does report some time without signal, while my Droid X NEVER had lost signal in the same location. Consistently I see about 1-2% with no signal, as reported by the OS on the dinc2.

The signal worries me a little bit in low signal areas, but I have yet to encounter an issue. If I do, I will likely be calling Verizon for a new phone again.

 

[shockracer]

I have had perfect signal every were I have gone and in my house, but the wife dis fight with VZW and got us a free Range Extender with 3G, so that does help.

 

[Darkpsycho]

The service signal seems ok. It's ok in my house but some parts of my home seems to also be a deadzone some how. Regardless I'm happy I got a new phone then a glitchy buggy effed up voyager

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[ABQNM]

The service signal seems ok. It's ok in my house but some parts of my home seems to also be a deadzone some how. Regardless I'm happy I got a new phone then a glitchy buggy effed up voyager

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A Voyager? Yeah this is definitely a big upgrade for you. lol I had that back in 2007 to 2008 when I got sick of Windows Mobile problems. Then I got sick of not having a smart phone and went to a blackberry. Then to the Droid 1. I am a bit of a phone junkie. This is phone model number 45.

 

[Stelv]

I still have my voyager as backup because it is unsellable lol. I thought it was pretty cool though, it had a good camera and an antenna for mobile tv.

Btw I get more than great signal on my Inc2. I am not sure what is causing issues for others. I wouldn't use the bars to gauge signal strength though, they don't seem to be accurate. Make sure the battery door isn't damaged and seated properly. There are antenna in the door.

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[Mwsr]

My signal is bad also on inc2 coming from a fascinate. This phone would be close to perfect if it wasn't for that

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[jkhonea]

For those talking about the service, you are going off the actual phone signal, not the bars, correct? I'm showing no bars right now but a -75 signal. HTC has always been odd about their signal displays.

 

[Darkpsycho]

For those talking about the service, you are going off the actual phone signal, not the bars, correct? I'm showing no bars right now but a -75 signal. HTC has always been odd about their signal displays.

This.

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[Mwsr]

For those talking about the service, you are going off the actual phone signal, not the bars, correct? I'm showing no bars right now but a -75 signal. HTC has always been odd about their signal displays.

Iv never checked my actual strength but in going off actual experience. There are areas Im in where I had 3g on my fascinate and now can barely use net or apps with this. Areas where I was able to talk before but now lose signal and get disconnected.. etc..

The antenna is on a plastic cover I dont know anything about how they work but it just seems like a dumb place to put a antenna and that it wouldn't work well.

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[ABQNM]

The bars not updating issue happened on my Droid X once I upgraded to GB as well. I think I posted in one of these signal threads about it. I have used mobile signal widget for a long time because it is more accurate. Also any numbers I have posted in this thread are either from the network info or debug mode. I prefer to use debug mode as it updates the quickest.

 

[geoffwoerner]

Got my new 2 and was excited to be able to stream radio today but no signal all day, no mail, FB Web nothing, text and calls but nothing data related. Right now I am on my wifi and can do everything, I'm sure going to be pissed if this turns out to be no better than my old pay as you go virgin phone.