I gave up on GS III

[Lemonwei]

I got one of the GSIII as soon as it can out and began having connection problems. Many calls to US Cellular did not help. Finally they admitted that I had one of the phones with a manufacturing defect and they replaced it. But I still have problems: dropped calls, inconsistent reception, not receiving calls, etc. So after almost 4 months I have given up. I found out from tech support that in order to have a thinner phone and larger screen Samsung somehow cut back on the antenna. US Celluar is replacing it with a Motorola, which I understand has a better antenna.

 

[gottcha]

I hope that's not the issue with Verizon S3.
My gets a decent signal but it shows a no sim error when switching between 3G and 4G which renders the phone useless until it can find the signal or I reboot it.

 

[music life]

lmao US cellular.... Nuff said.

 

[p1ngputts]

I don't think it's a phone problem.

 

[arrndroid]

Gottcha: there is an OTA that fixes that


Yeah they aren't the best antennas/ radios, but it is also your carrier.
Let us know if the Motorola is any better!

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[gottcha]

Gottcha: there is an OTA that fixes that


Yeah they aren't the best antennas/ radios, but it is also your carrier.
Let us know if the Motorola is any better!

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I have all the updates and replaced the phones and the sim cards............

 

[arrndroid]

I have all the updates and replaced the phones and the sim cards............

Okay that is strange

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[gottcha]

Tell me about it. I have talked with at least 7 different Verizon techs and they tell me it's the sim or the phone and after I explain I replaced them (4 phones and 4 sims) they tell me I have to wait for the big update (JB), to fix it.
I see you have the Verizon S3 and I take it the update fixed it for you?

 

[droidprincess]

lmao US cellular.... Nuff said.

Yeah defiantly a carrier problem....I have the Verizon s3 and have NEVER had a problem with mine

 

[gottcha]

Yeah defiantly a carrier problem....I have the Verizon s3 and have NEVER had a problem with mine

Do you have or live in a strong 4G signal area? Can your S3 switch between 4G to 3G. With out a problem?

 

[kewingct]

I had the connection problem at first but after the last update it went away. I'm also in an area where Verizon has excellent coverage.

 

[TechnologicallyChallenged]

Depends on your area. I had a Verizon S3 and dropped calls in my area.

 

[gottcha]

I had the connection problem at first but after the last update it went away. I'm also in an area where Verizon has excellent coverage.

I have great 3G coverage everywhere and a lot of 4G.. My S3 and my wife's can't switch between them without getting the no sim error and waiting for it to reconnect. I downloaded the app "phone info" and toggled off 4G and just use 3G and never have signal issues. If I turn the 4G back on the problems come back.
I wonder what going on with my phone..

 

[gottcha]

Depends on your area. I had a Verizon S3 and dropped calls in my area.

I have only dropped calls when the phone tries to switch from 3G to4G.when its locked on 3G it rock solid!

 

[EricUnLtd]

Yeah, I hardly ever use 4G. I switched it off using Phone Info. 4G is pretty strong in my area, but I don't see the point in using it. My S3 has been golden since I've gotten it.