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[HTC One X] gaiden0000:
I'm rooted and my connectivity issues have all but gone. It still drops a connection here and there but picks itself back up on the network fairly fast without me having to toggle airplane mode, and it is faster.

Don't get me wrong its a beauty of a phone, but the HD2 is like that girl you had a crush on back in high school that you kissed once and since have never forgotten. Radio signal on that was amazing.
[HTC One X] DJW6927:
Spot on.

With the One X its just about getting the support, updates and service that should be provided by the f^&king carrier anyway. Really minor changes and just making the thing work more like intended. It seems a lot of trouble and potential warranty hassle just to do what is really some other tossers job.

With the HD2 it got you into a whole different place with booting multiple OS's. Now that was worthwhile.
[HTC One X] twe69:
Am going to see where I get with calling and pestering Three tech support about replacing my phone to another one that actually works on their network like the Samsung Galaxy S3....
[HTC One X] sibv1970:
I can now no longer even get replies from Three.

Their Media team tell me to email, I have, and there is no response after 6 days.

I have contacted Trading Standards, and they will take the issue as a group, I am just awaiting a case no. and you are all free to join.

I want my contract cancelled, and will keep my Desire. I cannot Root as can't afford the Warranty being gone, and probably couldn't even do it without breaking the handset permanently.

I hope others follow suit, as Three may learn a lesson....
[HTC One X] dogiedogie:
Has 3 given any of you a date for ANY software release or even what they are currently working on? At the moment I'm getting nothing back from any of the channels.

32Gb storage, 4GB used, 0 free.

GG.

EDIT: I remember reading there was a temp fix but can't seem to find it again, anyone got a linky?
[HTC One X] sibv1970:
No date. No release info. 'It is being tested'.

I have 7gb left. 12gb of 'System Data'. I have screen flicker. I have Wi-Fi that turns on and off at will. I charge my battery 3 times a day (if I go out I can't use the phone as it either won't connect, or uses battery at a rate that makes it unusable). GPS jumps around like a Comedy flea making the SatNav redundant. It's hopeless.
[HTC One X] OysterCatcheRR:
If the GPS is jumping around, you need to get your handset fixed/replaced. That is not a software problem, it's down to the hardware.
[HTC One X] dogiedogie:
Apart from the extreme storage bug (28GB missing for me), not got too many other problems. Battery seems 'okay', based on usage for this sort of phone.

Not sure if its my wifi or hotspot but some times my hotspot turns itself off every few minutes even when being used. Only way to fix is to restart phone a few times until it settles. GPS seems fine, pinpoint accurate and shorter lock on (at least compared to GPS).
[HTC One X] _deleted_:
To my knowledge this is a radio issue within 1.28, when i had 1.28 (i was in the same boat as you, with three's negligence) but when i flashed myself up to 2.17 (newest release) with sense 4.1 and android 4.0.4 and a new radio, no screen flicker (after 3 days becasue voltage adjusts), wifi doesn't disconnect (unless of course you're away from it), battery lasts a CRAZY amount longer, and gps is stable and doesn't jump about, i like the comedy flea analogy though haha!

I suffered from the storage & screen flicker, i never heard of any temporary fix?

I haven't been getting replies either, they seem to try and dodge the issue as much as possible. Quite annoying really. However, i think you'd be missing out an enormous amount if you cancel your contract considering this IS a flagship device and IS the best android experience since the updates HTC have been releasing. It's just three, we're not recieving the updates and experience because of three.
[HTC One X] Te Kaihau:
it's not a fix on the storage issue, but if you back up your sd to laptop, format the card, and then copy everything back, the list space will return.

also, avoid voting your phone, because this is when the glitch happens (haven't booted mine since I got it the other week). it's still annoying though.
[HTC One X] _deleted_:
Since i flashed a different rom and higher update which three have offered i haven't experienced any bug. Not one, flawless experience if i'm honest. I also, tried 1.29 because three insisted there was a problem with the radio, i even went as far to flash the radio in question. There was no issue i experience out of the ordinary. THEY ARE LYING.

Also, rooting and custom romming this device isn't exactly hard, you just need to carefully follow the instructions, it's if you rush that you end up stuck somewhere because, you obviously can't mount the sd card anywhere other than the phone, so if the phone can't turn on, you can't just pop the sd card out and put it in the reader, that's the only problem. So prior to custom romming you just need to ensure you have ALL the files needed on both your computer and your phone. (Computer because you'll need to flash the boot.img through CMD) because we can't s-off our devices yet.
[HTC One X] DJW6927:
Ha.. its actually laughable bullcrap really. If they tested anything then how come 1.28 ever got released with all its bugs and dodgy data connection.

And since when were Android/Sense functions anything at all to do with H3G? So they're just left with checking they've loaded the phone with the maximum amount of crapware possible that nobody freakin wants.

Fair play to you for trying to discuss it with H3G. Personally though I think I'd find trying to see how many clothes pegs I can get on my face a more rewarding excercise.
[HTC One X] sibv1970:
It's too hard for me. That and invalidating the Warranty.

Can't even get them to take it back now.

They want it to go for Repair.
[HTC One X] stu_tls:
if you have had it more then 28 days they will only send for repair

if its within the 28 days then you can get it replaced
[HTC One X] OysterCatcheRR:
Woo I just hit the jackpot! Been getting my phone repaired through HTC, not 3, and finally got it replaced after three repairs that did sweet f*** all.

Anyway, got my new phone and it is unbranded. F***ING WOOP!!!!

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Lol OK, I spoke wayyyy too soon. My new phone has the same GPS problem that I had before :(
[HTC One X] _deleted_:
Radio problemmmmmmmmmmmm
[HTC One X] :
I was waiting for this update for ages and so decided to unlock via htcdev and root. All went fine; I have tried out a few new ROMs, kernels and radios and instantly found that the poor phone signal I was getting at home had gone... HOWEVER, my WiFi signal is now fucdged. It is so weak, it is unusable and that's in the same room as the box. Have tried loads of different radios and rils, different kernels, different ROMs and nothing seems to fix it. I can't believe it's THE classic hardware issue because my WiFi signal was amazing on stock and this happened straight after unlock. If it's happened to anyone else on three, I wonder if this is all somehow related and the reason that you/we are so far behind with these updates. Three did say that a radio issue had prevented them from releasing an update... could this be the reason????

If anyone had this and knows a solution, please help!!!

EDIT: Can somebody also tell me which radio you have on stock. Thanks.

EDIT 2: I do have the death grip issue. Boo! Will return to stock in the hope that this magically solves it and then try sending this thing in for repair f not. It LITERALLY happened the day I rooted so am a bit skeptical. I heard they had the same issue with the transformer (i.e. a hardware WiFi issue) but they managed to somehow fix it with software... seems weird to me but it happened! Any answers to the above still very welcome! Thanks, Rich
[HTC One X] gaiden0000:
Test your phone by turning on the WiFi and touching (softly) just above the volume rocker on the back of the phone. If your WiFi suddenly spikes its hardware.
[HTC One X] wkd2639:
Latest from Three:

In the comments.....

So - they obviously haven't skipped 1.29 to work on 2.17 - Makes you realise that when HTC release Jellybean - Google will be releasing Android rev K :( before Three get the update out.....
[HTC One X] _deleted_:
To be honest, are you surprised? Did you expect any better? Haha :what:

Sent from my now amazing HTC One X thanks to TeamVenoms ViperX rom
[HTC One X] stu_tls:
At this rate I can see me taking the risk and rooting my phone!
[HTC One X] Te Kaihau:
I'm beginning to get more and more annoyed about this and feeling more like I'll be rooting mine within the month. I just, gah, HELLO! CUSTOMER SUPPORT PLEASE!
[HTC One X] gaiden0000:
It's the way forward, and the latest ROMs seem to be doing an amazing job at signal strength. At a site that I was at a few weeks ago without any signal and today, in the same room I'm rocking 3 bars.
[HTC One X] DJW6927:
Yeah but its like cigarettes isn't it. And booze.. and women. But nothing like as good.

Anf its never just one is it?. Root it and flash one ROM and you'll be straight back into that Obsessive Rom Disorder thing again. You know it.

Still telling myself its only a freakin phone and it don't matter that much.
[HTC One X] Brac20:
Just sent a strongly worded email to three demanding some concrete info on 1.29 and 2.17. I'll let you know if I get a reply.
[HTC One X] vodka_redbull:
Good luck with that, I will be curious to see what (if anything) they say!

I posted on the Three Facebook page at the weekend and still waiting for a response. Maybe worth you posting your letter on it to help other users see how much of a problem this is and how crap Three support is for any prospective customers?

Good luck!
[HTC One X] wkd2639:
Right - I'm getting fed up now....

This time I have issued them an ultimatum...

For people on Facebook who want to join in here is this link: https://www.facebook.com/ThreeUK/posts/505117919503166

For people who just want to know what I wrote:
[HTC One X] stu_tls:
I have posted a little reply and also tagged three uk in the post to give them a bit of a nudge so they may see it!!

It would be a great help if everyone on facebook could show their support on this you never know it may make them think!!!
[HTC One X] sibv1970:
Just had a call from Three Executive Office.

They could see the volume of correspondence from me, and see the amount of requests for information regarding my partly working One X.

She said she had been speaking to her Tech Team, and they had supplied the following info regarding updates:

- Release in April cleared and passed on to customers.

- Release in May had radio issues and was returned to HTC.

- Release in June caused radio issues, and also led to highly increased instances of network and call dropouts.

- (IMPORTANT) Three have been advised that there will be a further upgrade containing all fixes with them next week, and this should, all being well in testing, be passed on by the end of August, with 27th/28th being hoped for, but not promised.

I will get a call from them next week with a further update. They apologise for lack of updates, and are aiming to address now and in the future.

They will not sanction unlocking and/or rooting, but have taken on board that their branding of the phones may cause more problems than it solves on the newest handsets, and given everyone's access to the Internet and other mediums, this practice may be outdated and will be passed on for consideration.

That, is the latest from Three UK, and doesn't seem to firmly solve anybody's concerns, but does at least suggest a future.

Maybe.

Oh, and don't shoot the messenger.
[HTC One X] stu_tls:
what I don't understand is why is the three radio so different to any other network carriers radio?
[HTC One X] _deleted_:
Whoop, I must congratulate you on your general break-through with Three. As I know of, no one else has got this information (including me), so well done :), much appreciated for updating us to :), although I must be sceptical considering they’ve failed two ‘deadlines’ or ‘release dates’ I guess we can only cling to the fact, third time lucky?

I don’t understand where Three have got this ‘radio issue’ from. I’ve personally flashed the 1.29 build INCLUDING it’s radio and had no apparent call droppings, network loss etc, etc, etc. So I guess that’s just an excuse… either way well done! :). I, myself have already flashed a different rom in the hope to get my bugs fixed, this paid off greatly I don’t think I’ll be bothering with three’s OTA’s updates any further anyway, what’s the point? When I can get the same version 3 months before? Lmao WITHOUT the 3 bloatware… makes no sense.

Thanks again :)

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I,personally don’t believe carriers use any separate radio than the one providedby HTC themselves. I think it’s just something three came up with, as a ‘reasonable’excuse not to release an update, they’d cling to the belief that they don’twant to release faulty software, they don’t want to give customers an ‘uncomfortable’experience… didn’t stop them releasing the 1.28.771.9 update, which was riddledwith bugs did it? Lmao, the irony. THE IRONY
[HTC One X] stu_tls:
And another thing I don't understand too is why the hell are they bothering with 1.29 still when there is a newer update which for all they know might not have the "radio" problem!!
[HTC One X] OysterCatcheRR:
Only problem with rooting, is Sense dialler is too good to miss :(
[HTC One X] _deleted_:
Because, their mothers, are also their sisters... :silly:

No, but on a serious note they've no common sense. They don't release that HTC have not long released 2.17.401.2... you know, the latest release which fixes all known bugs? New HTC Sense 4.1 including Android 4.0.4? This doesn't cross their little minds :(

I'D BE A BETTER TECHIE :silly::victory::D:cyclops:

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You don't miss out on 'Sense Dialer'? :eek:

Who told you this?
[HTC One X] stu_tls:
To be honest I think you maybe right there :laugh:
[HTC One X] wkd2639:
Another potential break through,

I complained to HTC UK on twitter about Three (to which Three tried to defend themselves, funny how quickly they reply when you publicly complain about them to someone important). HTC privately sent me an @htc.com email address to have a chat with someone about my issues in more depth and privately :)

I have fired HTC an email saying:

I will let you know if I get a reply.

Andy
[HTC One X] _deleted_:
Thanks Andy, keep us posted :)
[HTC One X] narcoustic:
This isn't actually funny. The fact I have to void my warranty just to have a fully functional phone is ridiculous. I would have rooted my phone anyway because I always do, but I wasn't in a rush until the flicker reared its ugly head and HTC Sense kept refreshing every damn second making it impossible for me to use the phone as originally intended without rooting and flashing a custom rom. I would still be in that predicament 3 months after purchase if I had not rooted
[HTC One X] SartoriXX:
Very well put together email, nice one, keep us all posted please and let's see what, if anything, comes from it.
[HTC One X] wkd2639:
In typical Three style - they have responded on Facebook:

Now the bit that is irking me - is that Three might actually be telling the truth. I do remember reading - back when I got my HTC Desire that the carriers themselves do not actually do anything with the manufacturer firmware - they pay the manufacturer to customise the firmware on their behalf. I'm under the understanding that Maintenance releases are provided free from the manufacturer because they address bugs with the software, but feature releases (arguably 2.17 and whatever Jellybean is when that comes out) have to be paid for by the carrier. It is entirely possible that HTC are actually at fault here. Has there ever been a carrier anywhere in the world though that has skipped an update? I don't think there has.....
[HTC One X] twe69:
Um but we are talking about and even Three are talking about a Maintenance Release? 1.29 fixes a few bugs.
[HTC One X] OysterCatcheRR:
Hmm, I just assumed that you weren't using Sense anymore as I didn't think Sense ROMs existed. Am I wrong??
[HTC One X] _deleted_:
Loads of sense roms exist? :o

Sent from my now amazing HTC One X thanks to TeamVenoms ViperX rom
[HTC One X] Bomaster:
Dude well said I had the exact same experience HTC Desire unbranded from 3 great experience now stuck on 1.28 though thankfully no major problems but this is my 3rd phone just want all the updates everyone else gets
[HTC One X] rik-sik:
I'm really itching to root my phone now , this delay is winding me up !:mad:
[HTC One X] BeatsByMessi:
I feel the same as you

I was always going to root this phone but I didn't want to do it so soon. I usually wait till HTC stop releasing updates for the phone or when I'm thinking of getting a different phone because then I don't care about warranty if anything happens to my phone

Although to be honest I don't have any major problems on 1.28. I haven't experienced any screen flicker, battery life seems good I can get 3-4 hours of screen on time with a good amount of standby time depending on how much I use the phone and as for the storage issue I don't think I have it. I've got 13gb left so I think I'm fine. The only problem I do have is signal at home but whether that's to do with 1.28 or just three in general I don't know

However I do feel as though I may be forced to root because I can just see it now, me still on 1.28 while the rest of the world is on Jelly Bean
[HTC One X] wkd2639:
And that pretty much sums up my thoughts quite well.

I was planning to root when I really had to, I don't have screen flicker, I don't have a major problem with battery (though it is a bit random, one day I can make it through the day barely using my phone and the next after 12 hours it's complaining it want's charged).

However - the signal is my issue (and possibly WiFi - though I don't appear to have the death grip) if I find myself with "Emergency Calls Only" and I toggle Airplane mode on and off - hey presto I go from No Signal to around 3 bars..... for maybe 20 minutes - then back to No Signal again.

It is not the Three network, it is not a real signal problem - it is a software problem. That is what I am waiting to be fixed (it's worth noting by the way - that when the phone has no signal or even low signal - battery life will plummet because the phone will sit for forever and a day searching for a signal - and it will do so at it's highest possible output)

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Oh and a quick update:

Response from HTC: Zero.

Response from Three: Zero.

Don't think we expected else but still a shame nonetheless.

Anyone else wondering if it's worth jumping ship to a S3?
[HTC One X] _deleted_:
Hello, firstly i understand your pain :cowboy:

After months of arguing with three staff members about the 1.29 update nothing was being done so i took matters into my own hands.

I had a really annoying screen flicker, storage space randomly disappearing, shocking battery life and shocking signal strength. All of which, i'm sure your aware ARE software problems, as much as Three will demand your device needs to be sent for repair it's false.

After waiting for till this month giving three the benefit of the doubt, (maybe there was a so called 'problem' with the 1.29 radio) however, i decided that the warranty isn't worth the paper it's written on, not with three. If they're going to take months to just push an OTA update how long will a repair take :confused: :eek:

Anyway so i just thought bugger it, i'll take matters into my own hand and flashed a custom rom of different bases (including 1.29), i also decided i'll have a play about with radios to. So i decided to flash the 1.29 dreaded radio which three were crying wolf about. Guess what? No problems. Not one, signal was better than 1.28... so why would three cry wolf? They're trying to fob you off with a 'reasonable' excuse not to release the update. What i think is because htc are constantly changing there libs and binaries that three are having trouble applying there crappy bloateware to the system and aren't willing to allow anyone to have a 'unbranded/bloatwared' maintence update. It's stupid.

I'm now running the latest HTC base (2.17.401.2) with Sense 4.1 and Android 4.0.4 (the one S3 is running atm).

All i have to say is wow. It's a different phone (no joke...) Just, just wow. Amazing battery, amazing performance. No lag, no flicker, all storage. Wow.

Since the update the HTC One X has been quite literally weeing all over the S3 with performance and all the Samsung lovers don't like it now, sore losers i guess.

HTC One X Was released quite quickly with a lot of bugs, but HTC have now ironed them out 1.29 -> onwards - it's just poop that Three customers have been lets say 'halted' by three's shocking service...

You will decide what you will, but i seriously suggest you take a look at how much the one x has improved after 1.29... to 2.17... you'll be amazed, i poop you not.

Also, the reason for your signal loss is due to the radio in 1.28, it's crap :D this obviously gets solved in newer releases :cyclops:

Good luck, with whatever route you choose.

Let us know what you decide to do.
[HTC One X] LaneyEFC:
My girlfriend has the s3 mate and that same problem

"if I find myself with "Emergency Calls Only" and I toggle Airplane mode on and off - hey presto I go from No Signal to around 3 bars"

... three has asked her to put the sim card into my HOX which has been in there for about 7 hours and have not yet witnessed "emergency calls only" on my HOX' so as of now its very convincing its due to software!!
[HTC One X] godutch:
I am/was having the similar problems(toggling airplane on/off doesn't work but a soft reboot does), I already gotten a new sim, so the sim card shouldn't be a problem and I was rooted so I guessed I was out of warranty already. I opened up my HOX and could see that the tray holder did not fit properly in the reader, also my sim card seems to be slightly smaller than sim cards from other mobile companies. After opening the hox I found the sim card holder contains a switch (sim card inserted yes/no), there also seemed to be some slack in the card+holder which could disconnect the sim.
[HTC One X] gaiden0000:
Could you share which Radio you are using now? I am currently using 2.1204.135.20 as that is what has shipped with maXimus v3.0 rom, but would like to know if any others have been working better.
[HTC One X] _deleted_:
Yeah I'm currently using that radio to which was released with the latest base, I've had an improvement with GPS lock, signal strength and WiFi :)

Sent from my now amazing HTC One X thanks to TeamVenoms ViperX rom