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[HTC EVO 3D] spyngamerman:
hope mine isn't a bad apple when it arrives spent like my whole day off last fridayon phone and in corporate store with various sprint agents *****ing cause they gave me a run around about getting it for free as i lost all my reception once i switched from evo4g to the evo 3d in my apartment .You have to be a ***** but they eventually said they would ship me mine... waiting patiently for it to arrive atm

if i at least received my text messages in a timely fashion as i did on my evo and such in apartment i wouldn't care but the evo3d has 3 bars less the the evo4g did meaning no bars inside so i had to ask for one as i wasn't accepting the switch back to evo4g they suggested

and was very surprised they were so hard to work with they usually are my favorite reps to deal with tbh

i had 4 people i had to talk too.. they even gave the corporate rep the run around when in doubt demand a manager after u nicely ask for the employee number :) that always seems to get it done
[HTC EVO 3D] panamaniac:
I hope the Airave helps you too--but have you considered that your phone is bad? I don't think I've heard widespread reports of 3D being worse reception than the 4G...

Also, there are a few semi-hacks (using CDMA workshop, QPST, etc) that can help speed up your internet or put you on roaming to better towers----check out the development section :)
[HTC EVO 3D] panamaniac:
More thoughts

So I just got off the phone with customer support; I was told to reset it one more time and see if that helps; if not, to call back in and they'd send a replacement.

To recap, the issues I've been having are:

1) Evo 3D must have PRL update every time I come home to find the airave

2) Airave only gives 5 bars if I'm 5 feet away. 20 feet away + a wall = 2 bars again!

3) I've never successfully transferred a call either into or out of Airave--if I leave the house the phone cuts off 100% of the time

4) Wife's Samsung Restore has never been able to connect to Airave at all

All these stack up to my thinking it's the unit itself--especially since others have said their unit works fine w/ the Evo.

Questions:

1) Has anyone else reset their unit? Did the lights or anything change, because mine didn't.

2) Has anyone noticed a difference (Either in wifi speed or airave performance) between plugging airave into your wireless router as opposed to directly in your modem (w/ wireless connected to airave)?

Thanks for any help. I'm hoping my discussion here will help others trying to navigate the same bull****.
[HTC EVO 3D] spyngamerman:
comcast here 50mbps i pay for

Modem>Airave>airport extreme base station> speedtest at 40mbps

Modem>Airport extreme base station>speedest 55mbps

nothign was uplaodign downloading on the network at the time

what they told me to do wasnt needed but added below for reference

Apple Airport Extreme

The airport extreme router does not have a DMZ instead you would set up for default host

1. Go into the Macintosh HD

2. Go to Applications>Utilities and select Airport Utility

3. Select Manual Setup.

4. Go to Advanced>Logs and Statistics>DHCP Clients and verify the IP address for the AIRAVE.

5. Go to Internet>NAT, check the box for ?Enable default host at? and place the IP address of the AIRAVE in that box.

Hit Update and powercycle the base station.

To ensure authorized access to your Sprint Nextel account information, please log on Sprint.com to create a personal PIN and a Security question & answer. Access will be provided to your account only with the PIN or Security question/answer you set up.

it works amazing with evo3d no prl updates needed havent tried transferrign calls into out of airave have no need myself just need my texts and calls at home i dotn call alot but have to be handy if there is any

model airvana 2

can confirm in basement 5-10 ft away from ti where i wanted it 5 bars

main fl (1st fl) i flr between it 2-3 bars 2nd fl 1-2 bars and i did set it for longe range in preferences on the sprint online portal

review amazing i don't need it in my backyard etc i have super fast wifi for data emails etc just needed signal for emergency calls or texts when inside basement(garden apt) so for me 100% win

hope this helps you guys in any decisions your making any questions pm me ;D
[HTC EVO 3D] panamaniac:
Thanks for such a thorough response!!!

Does your Evo 3D have Google Voice?

Mine does, so that texts/voicemails go thru GV; but it's still my Sprint cell # being used.
[HTC EVO 3D] spyngamerman:
it does but i only use google voice for voicemail personal pref didnt like the gv integration for my needs i did give it a try though
[HTC EVO 3D] #Winning#:
Do you guys ever have a problem with it reporting the wrong location on your phone when you are connected to it. For my weather on the homescreen or lock it reports the wrong location. The one that it reports is near me but about 15 miles away..
[HTC EVO 3D] panamaniac:
Ya mines the same--just voicemail etc. I don't know if I "integrated" or not, though.

Spyngamerman, I saw a thread on this exact issue over at sprintusers.com. See if you can find it, several people had that issue.
[HTC EVO 3D] spyngamerman:
mine reports it as correct location nice when lookign up directions and its accurate as hell in my house so unsure what your issues are
[HTC EVO 3D] XBOHDPuKC:
yep, same thing here. If my current cell is Airave i see Spring as my current location, though i'm in Pearland, about 30 miles south. If i get out of the house and the phone switches to the nearest tower, the location becomes correct.

*UPDATE* Problem solved. Go to My Sprint, choose Manage Device for your Airave and make sure ZIP code where it is supposed to be installed is correct. Mine was in Spring...
[HTC EVO 3D] panamaniac:
Any chance my issues could be related to having reset my proxy servers to 0.0.0.0 or whatever?

Of course, that still doesn't explain why the Samsung Restore never works at all on the Airave...
[HTC EVO 3D] EVOLICIOUS:
how much are you guys paying for the airrave, purchase & monthly fees?
[HTC EVO 3D] B-Mod:
$0, don't pay a thing.........
[HTC EVO 3D] mvansomeren:
I have the newer Airave and it works fine with my 3D as it did with my 4G. Every couple of months or so, I get one of the orange error lights flashing and I have to reset the Airave. It take about a half hour or so to reset. Aside from that, no issues.

One note of caution, if you've performed the phone tweak found in another part of this forum that switches the compression used during a phone call to improve the sound quality, that tweak is NOT compatible with the Airave. Only the standard compression is compatible.
[HTC EVO 3D] xBryan:
got mine for free and works great thats for sure.
[HTC EVO 3D] steveo24:
when did the new airave (airivana) start supporting automatic handoff to and from towers?
[HTC EVO 3D] yvyv:
I have the same problem ( Sprint send me a 2nd airave and same results) I revert back to factory proxy setting, reset handset many times, sprint rep ask to run a voip test and they can figure out, an engineer suposed to contact me within 72 hrs, I'm on my 15 day with new contract, should I ask for a new device ?

Note my lights are all solid green

incoming calls work perfectly

outgoing, robotic sound "distort audio" will NOT allow me to talk or listen to anything.

Thank you in advance for your recommendations.
[HTC EVO 3D] nhutpham:
I just got an airrave a couple days ago, and my 3vo gets full bars but switches between roaming and not, anyone else get that?
[HTC EVO 3D] nhutpham:
Nm, I reset my airave and everything is better now.
[HTC EVO 3D] goldy253:
I got my Airave about a week ago. Got it for free because I saw someone on here say if you call and complain about call quality Sprint will give you one and wave the monthly fee (which they did). I have no problems with it and it runs as fast as my wifi which I don't use anymore.
[HTC EVO 3D] jbl7979:
Anybody with the airvana who did not have issues before, but since rooting and installing a new rom have issues now? Since I installed a new rom (multiple, along with multiple wipes) I get NO data within range of my airvana.
[HTC EVO 3D] jackzepplin:
I have the same experience. I can receive calls through the device without issue on my E3D, but if I try to make a call through the Airvana, I have the robotic sound. My wife's old Hero works fine with it. There must be a setting on the phone that doesn't jive on outgoing calls.
[HTC EVO 3D] Jrex:
Ok, somebody please explain to me how this airave works? Does it HAVE to lock onto a sprint tower or does it send and receive solely through broadband? Ex; can I be 50 yrds underground with a broadband connection and an airave and get voice and data transmitting from the airave? (if gps antenna was long enough obviously) I have searched and probed and dug, even sprint doesn't know... One rep says it is just a signal booster. I am cornfuzed<< I think it handles ALL (Though I could be incorrect) be it for voice/data or what have you making it a makeshift mini celltower functioning through my modem. So no Sprint tower signal needed correct? :eek: Someone please clarify and I will greatly thank you!
[HTC EVO 3D] mvansomeren:
My understanding is that Airave connects to sprint through your broadband connection. The Airave then transmits a 3G signal that can handle both voice and data (Airvana - older Airave does not provide 3G connection per Sprint rep). Your phone sees the 3G signal from the Airave and connects to it when you make or receive a call or when you're surfing the web. You are actually sending that voice/data through your broadband connection. The GPS antenna is supposed to tell sprint where the Airave is located.
[HTC EVO 3D] Jrex:
That is my understanding aswell BUT when I first initialized my airwave about a week ago I had full bars and 3g data with over 2meg down (I know use wifi) but, now I have zero data when connected to the airave. I factory reset my phone alot and have to do prl update etc... obviously I can't because I have no mobile data connection. Sprint tells me that it is because I am in a roaming area and 3g data is not guaranteed? I asked why the airave used my internet connection then and she told me it acts as an antenna!! WOW... :rolleyes: The voice side is perfect and the signal is great, but knowing it should be doing 3g and it is not is driving me bonkers.. :(
[HTC EVO 3D] mvansomeren:
I hear you. It would drive me crazy as well. I don't have any issues using data on mine. I used this same Airave with my EVO 4G before I upgraded to the 3D. I will say that if I'm streaming video, I will typically turn on wifi because it is faster than 3G.
[HTC EVO 3D] frevreagle:
Has anyone figured out this distortion problem. I can't make outgoing calls!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] dcfella:
For the past few weeks, I haven't been able to connect to my airave at all. I've reset the airave, updated PRL on my phone, etc...no luck. Amber "mobile" light blinks constantly. Is this because I'm using a 2.3.4 OS now? Any ideas on how to fix this?
[HTC EVO 3D] mvansomeren:
No, I'm using 2.3.4 OS and my airave works fine. The blinkng amber mobile means that there is an error with the device. If powering it down and/or resetting it doesn't clear it, the airave may need to be replaced. I believe there was somthing about that in the user's manual. At the very least you should call technicial support. Be advised that there is a special group of techs that know about the airave. Most of the normal techs don't have a clue. Make sure to ask to speak to an airave tech.
[HTC EVO 3D] jackzepplin:
I've contacted them 3 times now over the past two months and they still haven't helped me. Not only is there an issue with me making outgoing calls with my 3VO, but my wife's Hero sends txt messages about 15 times randomly. I've given up and powered it off. This is the only issue that I've ever had with Sprint that they could not resolve. It's very frustrating because I have crappy reception and really could use the device.
[HTC EVO 3D] mvansomeren:
What about taking the airave into a Sprint corporate store and telling them that it needs to be replaced? They could probably order a replacement for you.
[HTC EVO 3D] sojourner007:
i have an airave and my evo 3d uses voice great but the data stops so i switch to wifi and get my email updates. hope this helps
[HTC EVO 3D] mvansomeren:
I assume we are talking about the Airave 2, (Airvana) which provides 3G data. If its the original Airave, I'm not sure it supported 3G.
[HTC EVO 3D] kneeldug:
Airvana

Mine has worked as well with the Evo3ds as with the Evo4Gs. It is seamless until it hard shifts to or from a tower (at which time it drops the call).

It was difficult to set up and still needs reset every once in a while. It also sometimes gets flaky and either fails to send SMSes or sends multiples. A quick unplug/replug fixes this--and it can do this with any phone that connects to it.

In other words, it is not perfect, but it is better than no signal!
[HTC EVO 3D] Rydah:
I get errors when sending text messages. Getting annoying.

Via My HTC Evo 3D On The Now Network From Sprint.
[HTC EVO 3D] molitar:
Airvana

Mobile light flashes when mobile phone is in use.. normal for this device

What should be solid is the GPS and Internet light.. Mobile light solid when no calls being made. *99 to determine if you are connected and when doing *99 the first time the closer to it the better. Now all I did was connected the WAN port of the Airvana to the Ethernet port of my Verizon FIOS Router and before FIOS it was Roadrunner Cable and it connected fine with no issues.

That is the basics to the Airvana not much else should have to be done.
[HTC EVO 3D] mvansomeren:
However dcfella said he had a flashing "amber" Mobile light which is not normal once set up. It means an error.

Also, I recommend going online to your account and limiting the Airave to your phone number(s). If you live in an apartment complex and others have sprint, they can use your Airave. I believe the Airave can only handle 10 lines at once. If all ten are used up by your neighbors, you won't connect.
[HTC EVO 3D] Zero_Shadow:
I know ever since I got my 3vo I been recieving this error a lot SMS Error Cause Code: 34 Error Class: 2 has anybody else been getting this as well, were you able to figure out how to fix it. I have the Airvana
[HTC EVO 3D] Vandelay007:
I stopped using my airave... It made all sms send multiple times....like 20+... It would say on our end that there was an error sending but friends would say they kept getting the same text over and over again.... Sprint had no clue what to do....so I unplugged it and everything was fine again...

Sent from my s-off'd 3VO
[Acer Iconia A500] dcoy82:
I'm currenty on the 3.01 patch rooted with CWM flashed. I just got a upgrade is available notification 5 minutes ago saying that System Update 4.010.07 (128.61MB) is now available. Is this 3.1? I live in Florida, US.

EDIT: I unrooted and unflashed CWM and took the update and it was in fact the 3.1 update.

EDIT2: dr1337 has posted a ROM that is the official 3.1 OTA that you can flash if your rooted and have CWM if your tired of waiting on the offical OTA. I wish I didn't take the OTA as I lost my root and CWM but oh well. Here is the link for the 3.1 OTA ROM download:

ROM - Stock 3.1 4.010.07 - Update with CWM
[Acer Iconia A500] chay03:
Yes it is. At least for me. Mine just updated. Im in california.
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Please follow the following instructions...
[Acer Iconia A500] dcoy82:
I'm looking through the log but I can't find anything about a .zip or a url. Only thing close i can find is download cancelled.
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
Cancel the update notification, start aLogCat, then manually check for updates. Cancel it again, then look through the log file for the URL. It should be in there somewhere.
[Acer Iconia A500] dcoy82:
this is all I'm getting, it's not giving me a URL:

D/FutureDial( 2500): build number(ro.build.display.id) = Acer_A500_1.141.02_COM_GEN1

D/FutureDial( 2500): model name: A500

D/FutureDial( 2500): flex model name = 07_COM_GEN1

D/FutureDial( 2500): flex model number = 07

D/FutureDial( 2500): build number(ro.build.display.id + ro.build.flexrom.id) = 1.141.07

D/FutureDial( 2500): ver: Acer_A500_1.141.07_COM_GEN1

D/FutureDial( 2500): model_number: Acer_A500

D/FutureDial( 2500): carrier: acer

D/FutureDial( 2500): id: acer/picasso_generic1/ventana:3.0.1/HRI66/eng.hermit.20110512.235000:user/release-keys

D/FutureDial( 2500): build_type: user

D/FutureDial( 2500): hardware: null

D/FutureDial( 2500): product: Acer_A500

D/FutureDial( 2500): revision: null

D/FutureDial( 2500): serialno: null

D/FutureDial( 2500): bootloader: null

D/FutureDial( 2500): radio: null

D/FutureDial( 2500): Send out the checkin request

D/dalvikvm( 2500): GC_CONCURRENT freed 242K, 6% free 7341K/7751K, paused 2ms+1ms

D/FutureDial( 2500): Status is 200

D/FutureDial( 2500): Parse the response from server

D/FutureDial( 2500): Broadcast upgrade intent
[Acer Iconia A500] amtzone:
damn....still no update for me....
[Acer Iconia A500] sc2k:
Can you please post your Bluetooth Mac (or PM it to me)? You have to enable Bluetooth first. Then it should be visible somewhere in settings->system information->hardware (can't tell you the exact menu naming currently).
[Acer Iconia A500] dcoy82:
Had to hit the road will follow up this afternoon.
[Acer Iconia A500] Maliacrete:
well in German speaking countries it says 5th July. Thats tomorrow. Lets see if this long waited update rolls in tomorrow.
[Acer Iconia A500] sgdossey:
I am in Arizona and got my 3.1 update this morning. Can't seem to get root now. Tried gingerbreak and iconia root.
[Acer Iconia A500] dcoy82:
So it is 3.1? Can you post the new build number please? Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] M..N:
Could you tell us what the version number is Cheers.
[Acer Iconia A500] sgdossey:
Build Number

Acer_A500_4.010.07_COM_GEN2

Kernel Version

2.6.36.3
[Acer Iconia A500] dcoy82:
Awesome thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] M..N:
Definitely newer than the leak hopefully someone can post it.
[Acer Iconia A500] preynmantis:
Nothing here, never even saw one of the earlier updates.

Another fragmented update release... way to go Acer!
[Acer Iconia A500] ynnek63:
Why would only certain people be getting it if it is the official 3.1 update?
[Acer Iconia A500] TFordham:
I want it too, but if everyone got it at the same time, the apocalypse might happen. It's being rolled out little by little.
[Acer Iconia A500] sc2k:
If anyone with this update is able to provide me his /system/build.prop and Bluetooth Mac I can see what I can do.
[Acer Iconia A500] vince1979:
No update in Toronto - Canada yet!
[Acer Iconia A500] sjtoomey:
Acer 3.1 No Show

It will show up when we get tired of looking for it...!

Got my A500 at Costco. They have 90 day return policy, no questions...!
[Acer Iconia A500] brutalpanda:
No update for my HK A500! I'm still stuck at build 1.126.04_COM_GEN1! Am I missing a crucial update?
[Acer Iconia A500] edoe132:
Stilling Waiting for a A500 Update

No update as of yet in Philly.
[Acer Iconia A500] Panyo:
Why dont acer put the update in the official download page?

was simpler for us to install?
[Acer Iconia A500] mnaderi:
found out why some people don't get the update

Ok after long night and hours of research i found out a lot.

1 if you have modded ad hoc in wpa_supplicant file recover the original file

2 if you have modded the phone.apk and telephoneyprovider.apk to save battery this is the reason why you won't get the update.

i put these files back and instantly got an update, i mean the exact second i set those back
[Acer Iconia A500] cadeyboy:
I have an A500, in London, UK

Got the OTA 124 mb update version 4.010.22 and downloaded...

And after unzipping it says

"Invalid Update"

The system update is invalid and has been cancelled"

Dont suppose anybody knows anything about this?

I have had problems with my A500 for 3 weeks, it doesnt factory reset , even if I hard reset, just reboots and doesnt delete anything.

Frustrating as I am able to update but its not working :-(

sigh..
[Acer Iconia A500] cptblackgb:
Just got my update to A500_4.010.22_COM_GEN1 here in the UK Stock unrooted.

Was previously on 1.139.05
[Acer Iconia A500] mnaderi:
sounds like you have permission problems, have you tried rooting it, the gingerbreak is a great tool, you can unroot it later if you want
[Acer Iconia A500] cadeyboy:
I was hoping the official update would sort out my problems as Acer support werent great..

Is there anyway Can save the update onto SD and then reboot it with volume/power to update off SD?

sorry im not the most tech savy when it comes to this all

thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] sjtoomey:
Can an installed app cause the files to change as noted below?

Ok after long night and hours of research i found out a lot.

1 if you have modded ad hoc in wpa_supplicant file recover the original file

2 if you have modded the phone.apk and telephoneyprovider.apk to save battery this is the reason why you won't get the update.
[Acer Iconia A500] mnaderi:
unfortunately i know of no such way. rooting will not harm your device but most likely will help your situation
[Acer Iconia A500] FloatingFatMan:
That might be true in your part of the world (USA, yes?), but other parts of the world have statutory rights that no manufacturers warranty can override. In the UK and EU, for example, a product must be free of reasonable defects AND be "fit for purpose". If a software bug in the OS renders a device unfit for the purpose you bought it for, you have EVERY right to demand either a fix or a refund.
[Acer Iconia A500] lcc337:
I used Gingerbreak to root it, but then used it also to unroot it. Will that effect the update?
[Acer Iconia A500] mnaderi:
rooting will not cause anything to happen to updates, also no installing applications won't affect the files. Try doing a manual update go to settings, about tablet and check for updates
[Acer Iconia A500] chickin2000:
Right, just had the update, i'm in england, and i lost root! :( Tried to use GingerBreak but to no prevail, I know that i'm a bit of a noob at all this, but what am I doing wrong? Is there another way to gain root after the update or is that it until someone finds out how to do it!
[Acer Iconia A500] nasimdejai:
Just received the 3.1 update here in uk and there seem to be alot of changes. The UI runs alot smoother and the browser responds alot better. Can't wait to discover more changes to the new Honeycomb update
[Acer Iconia A500] lcc337:
I have hit update every hour and still no update. I dont NEED the update, but I am inpatient and WANT the update. I usually root all my stuff, but this time I am set on doing the update through the OTA. Saw something about editing wpa_supplicant file and was curious if the Gingerbreak would have effected those files.
[Acer Iconia A500] romagnus:
Bwahahahaha! That's good ****! I hate my windows laptop because of the constant updates!
[Acer Iconia A500] sle118:
Stock unit bought from Future Shop in Quebec, Canada. Just got update 4.010.22 (124.76 MB) by manually checking in the settings.

It is installing now...
[Acer Iconia A500] triggs:
Just got an update when I manually ran System Update, in Vancouver, BC.

124MB download - System Update 4.010.22

Acer A500 1.139.05_COM_Gen1
[Acer Iconia A500] groaner:
I';m in Ottawa, Canada and I was just prompted to update to .22!

WOOT, will update after I get it installed. doing so now.

Confirmed
[Acer Iconia A500] nasimdejai:
from the update,noticed the YouTube app has a new interface in terms of the player. The full screen icon and HD indicator have changed and it seems to be responding better compared to the version we had on the 3.0 software. I also noticed that 3 new apps were pre installed. They are kobo reader,zinio reader and a movie editing software. I'll keep u guys abreast with any other new addition or changes to the device. Now USB mouse and keyboard are both working as well. Resizing stock Widgets. Under browser settings, go to advanced setting, now you'll see a new option called "Viewer Mode" which allows you to choose between Tablet mode or Desktop mode which means no need for typing "about:debug" each time we want to view a webpage in desktop mode.