These signal drops are getting ridiculous

[Xproplayer]

I can't go 5 minutes without having my 4g drop to bars only, then no internet for 15-30 seconds, then 3g, then after another minute, signal completely drops again, no internet for 5-10 seconds, then 4g. another 5 minutes later, bye bye 4g, start the whole cycle again. I have no idea what could be causing this, it has to be some sort of software quirk, because when I use constant data with the screen locked (tethered for 11+ hours with no problems) nothing happens, but oh no, you try and watch a 10 minute youtube video? It's going to crash the internet. Is anyone else having this problem? I would love to take it to the verizon store and just throw it at them since this shouldn't be happening. Is this a specific app that is causing this? Or do you think the whole phone could be the problem? I would app wipe it to see if that fixes it but I won't be able to get my paid apps back since applanet has been seized by the US gov.

Any help / suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[arek]

I had the same problem on my bionic I somehow got to upgrade to a razr max, getting it on Monday. From what I hear that hapens when there is too much traffic on a tower and it switches between the towers is what makes the net drop, the phone is being slow on the switch. Thats just what I heard, is it true I dont know, it sounds like it makes sence but at the same time thats bs. I got an early update because of that.I made them give me replacement phone because of that issue,it never fixed the problem it just made it worst after 3 phone replacements they gave me an early update. We will se what happens with this new phone.

 

[Caesars]

I switch between evdo And lte lot as well, but my coverage isn't the best. What's your coverage like?

Googorola MAXX

 

[Xproplayer]

Will verizon replace my phone for this? It never used to do this, problem just started recently and it's to the point where I can't even use my phone to browse youtube or reddit for 5 minutes without signal dropping.

 

[AirJunky]

Are you in the USA? Have you tried disabling Global Network Mode?

 

[Domestic violence]

Same issue with my Nexus.... and I live less than 1/4 mile from a new tower

 

[jerry12]

Same issue with my Nexus.... and I live less than 1/4 mile from a new tower

Every since the ICS update for the Razr there have been signal drop issues with it.

 

[Rhino94]

They probably will replace the phone if you take it in but they might want to try some things like formatting it, etc. See Verizon has a great thing going right now but they are ****ing up. They don't have enough bandwidth on their towers and that is a cheap move on their part. They just want 4G LTE everywhere before it works in some places.

 

[merridy]

I've thought about disabling my global. Any one else done this. Mine acts the same way as his...not real happy with my 4G

 

[TisMyDroid]

There is absolutely no reason to keep your phone in global mode unless you are traveling outside the country. It will use more battery & have more problems maintaining a connection. Keep your phone on LTE/CDMA or if poor 4g area, put it in 3g only mode using the LTE on/off app.

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[merridy]

Unsure of the app u speak of....elaborate please

 

[TisMyDroid]

To turn off global data, go to settings --->more... (under data usage) ---> mobile networks ---> network mode ---> select LTE/CDMA.

To put your phone in 3g only (CDMA) go to play store and install the app LTE OnOFF (originally made for thunderbolt but works for us too).

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[merridy]

Thanks a lot!!

 

[TisMyDroid]

NP. Hope you see a difference. Let us know.

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[merridy]

I hate to worry u...but after I download the thunderbolt... do u click or do anything?