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sounds like you live in the middle of nowhere and have a weak signal
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Wildman wrote:
gina7289 wrote:
*228 doesent work well or anything on 4g phones. If ur data fine can u do voice and data like the thunderbolt can?*228 samages some devices sim cards, if its 4g then this woulfnt be wise.. Also they reported that under 4G it will do data and voice but it cant under 3g like the TB,,,
I know (*228) is the first thing I would have tried. Good to know that, wildman. Glad I didn't pull the trigger and buy it yesterday. No more "advice" from me on this phone. Too soon. Too much to learn. Too many other potential problems yet to rear their ugly heads?
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KnowUrProduct wrote:I just purchased the Bionic and already see an old problem. Some time ago (edited) I had the HTC Thunderbolt and first noticed the icon for the 3g/4g radio was gone when I unlocked the phone. Seeing as it was new I waited for a fix - never came. I went back to my Droid at the time.
Fast forward to 10 months later and the same problem different phone. When I leave my phone locked for more than 10-15 minutes and sitting on my desk, the phone disables/makes dormant the 3g/4/g radio. My radio is set to always sync in the battery settings and I have factory reset the phone.
Still happens and Verizon tech support seems unaware of the issue.
J
I haven't seen that with my Bionic so far. Every time I tap the power button while the phone is idling, I see either the 3G or 4G icon. Unlocking the phone still displays the icon.
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So in other words this is EXACTLY the same issue as we had with the Charge!!!!! I haven't seen it yet on my Bionic, but where's there smoke there's fire. If it turns out that the Bionic is having the same issue, it's then obviously a VZW issue. The Bionic is a later gen phone with a different radio.
Yes, it never ends at VZW.
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I purchased the Bionic today and I am in a 4G area (Cincinnati). Right now I am not getting a 3G or 4G signal, I previously had the Thunderbolt and experience many problems with 4G. I am beginning to wonder if a 4G phone is for me. Right now I would prefer a fix or it will go back before the 14 days is up.
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Adding to my own post = just drove about 10 miles from my home and had additional problem but still centered on original post. Stopped at location and looked at my wife’s Verizon iPhone = she has three bars on 3G and I have 2 bars but NO 3G or 4G. Mine does an occasional switch to 1X but then nothing.
Turning off the phone does not fix the problem. Turning on/off airplane mode does not fix the problem.
Simply put Verizon is just not ready for 3G/4G phones. I think I have it narrowed down to fringe reception. Anything less than 1-2 bars and then you transition to 3G from 4G or vice versa = phone CANNOT handle it.
Mine goes back to the store today. Verizon can say all they want about the fastest and largest 4G. But its only true if the phone they sell works!
Very disappointing!
Jon
p.s. I am not just a complainer on the forums – I did call twice to report this problem and was told the same thing as others, which was to wait until November software update.
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Who have you or where did you get this information? I haven't seen it.
Geri O
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Same thing happens when reception gets really bad but usually comes back on its down... It's an awesome phone and Its a minor annoyance for me... but I am not gonna ditch the phone because of that. Its been out for less than a week... Just wish I didn't have to wait until november for a permanent fix, but I understand that it needs to be tested to make sure it works properly.
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> 2.3.4. added a new option under Settings / Wireless and Network / Wiring Settings / Menu / Settings / Never Auto Turn On Wifi a
I can't find a setting that looks anything like that