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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] qqq1:
Yes, I've tried all the tricks I've found. 2.4 only. disable bluetooth. disable nfc. best wifi performance. use wifi manager. At work I think it did get better when I completely separated the channels of our 2 wireless networks (2 and 10 I think, they're the only 2 within range) and set wpa2 AES only. Did the same at home. Went from dropping constantly to once in a while but still happens a lot. Other devices have no problems with wireless at work and home.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tech7:
Mine still drops and my 3g also drops more and phone lags afther 4 apps are open
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] njfoses:
Luckily i havent had the wifi issues but i dont think i have seen anybody yet that has had the issue fixed with the ota.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] roids87:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1708492

That thread/app may help you guys out.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] qqq1:
That's a different issue... unless that is constantly being tripped during other times on our phones. Our issue is at any time, doing anything or not, wifi drops, cell data turns on, then wifi reconnects.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] klbjr:
Yeah I'm still having the problem. No ROM, mod or update has fixed it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] roids87:
That fixed my random WiFi drops. I still have mobile data drops like its going out of style, I just deal with that tho.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] antwan*:
What hardware version are you guys on? Didn't they release a statement saying they would try to correct it with future device revisions?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mothmansound:
I was finally able to connect to one WiFi that I wasn't able to before today after installing mean 1.4.

I'll update when I get in tomorrow to see if all the bad one go away.

Really happy with 1.4 so far. Almost as good as mikg 3.1 with better hardware.

Not fair really to mean as I have only played with it for about two hours or so.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] qqq1:
I will give it a try then.

I have 0003.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mothmansound:
Reporting back. While I am able to connect to more wifi spots sadly I cannot at my work. Still has the bouncing issue (I believe that's what it was called).

Let's hope for a fix, 3g just doesn't cut it at my office.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bdillon:
Update didn't fix a thing for me. Still dropping WiFi left and right for me, depending on the router.

My Apple Airport Extreme at home works great with my phone. Stays connected all day. It doesn't like the Linksys router here at work. I can watch the connection drop 15 to 20 times a minute.

Bone stock. Even ran the new RUU.....no dice.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Jugger naut:
I have read countless threads on this subject that range from just bend over and take it its not that bad to I'm selling my phone as soon as I get. There is a simple way of showing our dislike of the locked bootloader. It only takes a minute and it will get Verizons attention. it's not a smack on the head with a bag of nails but it will sting the big red bully enough to eventually act.

Go to the verizon mobile web site "my verizon" click upgrade device pick any phone click quick look click read reviews click write a reveiw and the phone you currently have wille come up and ask you to write a reveiw. Give it the lowest amount of stars Most importantly be polite, factual and don't bash Verizon (save that for the XDA forums)

This is the most efficient way a few can get their point driven home in an acceptable and respectable manner. When all the phones on its web site have only 2 or 3 stars they will definately be effected. This is the most effective civil way of letting Verizon know they are doing their customers wrong.

What do you guys think?

Press thanks if you think this will help...and because it boosts my XDA cred :laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Nopi45:
Yes at this point Verizon needs a wake up call and realize out not for its they would not have food on the table. Every one of these ways people come up with help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mburke178:
you're not going to matter to Verizon. Not trying to be a **** but the amount of customers that want an unlocked bootloader is minimal compaired to their total customer base. Yes it sucks balls and i feel for you verizon guys, but there isn't much you are going to be able to do about it.

Best option would be to call their customer service and tell them you want to cancel your account and when they ask why just say you guys refuse to unlock bootloaders so i am taking my business elsewhere. With the phone being new to the market and in high demand i would just sell it on ebay or craigslist for 500 and switch to a different carrier.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] GreenMunky:
When is the developer edition of the VZW SGS3 going to be available? I think a lot of people are trying to sell their VZ S3's on eBay for $549 or $600 to buy it outright from Samsung. As long as you don't take advantage of VZ's subsidized pricing on a new device you can keep your unlimited data plan when you activate it. I'm considering that option.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Jugger naut:
If all the phones on their site suddenly had only two or three stars trust me it will affect verizon. Phones with low amounts of ratings could be affected by just one or two bad reviews. It is the biggest impact we can make with very little time invested. Calling in returning phones and all the other ideas are also excellent just not the best bang for the buck. I plan on doing all of the above.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Halmo:
Anyone who is going to be researching a phone isn't going to go solely off the service providers website or at least they should be smarter than that. Also if they wanted they could easily just delete all the 1 star reviews.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Jugger naut:
You guys are no fun, either that or you are shills for Verizon LOL its always better to do nothing when done wrong or when faced with adversity

P.S. feel free to hit the donate button, gotta recoup for the hit im going to take selling my my S3 (they sould have named it the FU2). The hit I'm going to take cancelling my contract early, and a couple tubes of anal ease

(VERIZON left me a little raw) :crying::silly:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mysterioustko:
I think this is a great idea. Will it work? Maybe, maybe not, but it doesn't hurt to try. I think it's definitely worth a try.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] stupidchicken03:
Might as well give it a shot
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] myredfast:
I think this is a great idea! I think that not that many people give ratings anyway so even if a small number of us do it, it should have an impact. And I do think people might not read the review but they do look at the rating
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zombieplanalpha:
I will leave negative reviews I am not sure it will help but I I am in to make the effort. I have been getting back at them (verizon) in my own ways like running my office and most my neighborhood of some extra lines my business account has with unlimited data in 4G areas
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] IAmPears:
Well since there arent many reviews leaving a bunch of negative ones would have a pretty big impact
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] mrkdly:
I think this idea is "awesome"! No it's not the one thing that's going to sway VZW's politics but hopefully one of many to curb their abuse of the consumer....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Karl:
This is a great idea

its diffidently a better idea then sitting on your azz

:victory:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Jugger naut:
Possible lawsuit against Verizon

I ride bike with two gentlemen who are members of a large law firm. Very nice guys considering they're lawyers :laugh: Had to put that in there for when they read this...hi guys!

They informed me that if Verizon does not post the negative reviews there are grounds for legal action (it took then about six paragraphs twenty minutes and a whole bunch of what I think was Latin to explain that to me but I got the jist of most of it) There are a few guidelines keep the reviews factual polite and dont bash Verizon. They offered thier services calling it "a very high profile endeavor"

They also reminded me Al Capone didn't go to jail for being a gangster he went to jail for tax evasion :D

Keep fighting the good fight
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zombieplanalpha:
Ah yes lawyers and hackers coming together in the search for loopholes and alternative thinking.

Sent from my Verizon S3 with locked bootloader but I would love to change my signature.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] IAmPears:
im pretty sure verizon is deleting any reviews talking about the bootloader
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Jugger naut:
Nails in their coffin boys!

Pour it on the more they delete the stronger our case becomes, fortunately for us their disclaimer " {} I agree with terms of service " has more loopholes than their software :good:

P.S. keep an eye open for a different disclaimer

While your still pi$$ed off about Verizon being such a bully check out these other threads....I have nothing to do with them just linked them because they are ways of venting our Big V rage.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1756483

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1774849&page=4

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1771335

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1759669

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1764726

Now that you are full of pi$$ and vinegar start typing make a difference :good:

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] slide83:
Good idea, doing it now!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] dtdmdrums:
To post a review on Verizon, or not, that is the question.

Sent from my SCH-I535
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] neh4pres:
I submitted a review. Then got my troll on

Then i had to prove i was not talking to a robot lol

He went on to say, "i understand your upset but i would give you the boatloader if i could"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] travisgmyers:
Just gave it a 1 star review! I may get on customer service tonight and do some trolling ;)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] s197:
Added. We'll see if it gets censored or not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] suzook:
You really think this will make a difference? Wtf are you guys smoking?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BarryH_GEG:
The "enthusiast community" (us) is estimated at 5% of smartphone users. The other 95% don't know what a bootloader, ROM, 4.X, and flashing is. It's going to be pretty hard to get X% of 5% to change Verizon's way of thinking. If they didn't view us as acceptable casualties they wouldn't have initiated the policy in the first place. Petitions and spamming campaigns didn't work with Asus and HTC when they started voiding warranties for unlocking and now Motorola (Google's h/w division) seems to be going down the same path starting with the Atrix HD. And with Verizon setting this precedent it would be surprising if all their future phones weren't sold the same way. Same thing for other carriers following in their footsteps. "You play, you pay" seems to be the way of the future whether we like or accept it or not.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] neh4pres:
AND .001% of people write a Damn review! There were only like 50 when i made mine! If a few hundred of us write our opinion it will be noticed by thousands of people looking to buy a device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] BarryH_GEG:
Until VZW removes them. ;) I think it's great when people stand up against business policies they don't agree with by every means possible. Here's the problem, the policy won't change unless there are consequences. The fact that everyone's buying the phone and complaining still means they've sold a phone and renewed a two-year commitment. And if people start buying the dev edition instead of having VZW subsidize the standard edition VZW will be even happier and better off financially. So there are no consequences other than dealing with the grumbling of a small percentage of customers. You have to understand all the U.S. carrier’s outlook on the devices they sell. They could care less about them and view them and subsidization as a necessary evil. All they want is to lock in post-paid subscribers. VZW’s adding about 500K a quarter. Assuming there are 5,000 VZW SGS3 owners on the forum, you can see how insignificant the impact of even all of them turning on VZW because of their new policy would ultimately be. I'm not defending it, I think it's as stupid as HTC and Asus', but going back to consequences there really aren't any for them. Keep up the good fight Norma Rae. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] s197:
I think we're well aware that we are the minority. But we still have a voice and a right to express our opinions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] DROID3R:
The american revolution was triggered by 10-15% of the colonist.

The other 85-90%believed paying higher taxes for the tea was the way to go since resistsnce to mother country was a lost cause.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cablebarn:
I took a couple mins to give a review at vzw an i cant find it thats what i thought they would do any way i call them a few times everyday just to tie up the lines i get the same reply every time its the least we can do is bug them:fingers-crossed:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] j0hnnyth3f0x:
Add one more glaringly negative review about Verizon's deceitful business practices! And cable, it said right after I posted my review that it could take a couple days to see the review on their site.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zombieplanalpha:
Getting awkward in here.... Ok everyone who has a Verizon S3 me included knows these tactics are a long shot. A lot of us are here for help and step by step instructions for rooting and SUPPORT from the community. I for one can not switch I manage a lot of area for a company and big red is called that for a reason and no one else works in a lot of these places but Verizon other folks have their own reasons for staying with Verizon but most are stuck either financially with a contract or what ever reason. So if you don't want to help then don't comment but don't leave negative comments targeting another member we are here for the same reason. What are you doing to help? If you aren't then move on. I can't hack the phone. Wouldn't know where to start but I can and will call Verizon and complain and leave bad reviews and whatever else I CAN do until there is a fix that will undoubtedly come from someone who isn't even affected by the problem i.e. Not a Verizon customer.

Sent from my Verizon S3 with locked bootloader but I would love to change my signature.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] androholic:
I'm not on Verizon, but that was freaking entertainment if you ask me! Everyone should do that so that csr's start to complain about it, & the supervisors have to pass the problem up to get info on how to answer those questions! Lmfao, you rock Bro!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Jaytronics:
I did my part. I even left an explanation as to what it is this community does and is for. And that vzw will tell there customers anything to make them believe that locking down phones is for there good. But that they lie about this and essentially our community. I linked to here and Cyanogen. The average everyday person needs to be in the know when it comes to there hard earned money even if they don't want to mod. They should know that there ability to do so is being hindered by the people they are giving money to. Any way stop bickering amongst each other.done of you people couldn't get behind a good thing if you tried. Leave this place if you are going to be negative. I want my bootloader unlocked so this thing can be modded to the hills. And if you are in here from vzw just to discourage us. I suggest you go to your toilet dunk your head in the water and take a deep breath like the good little worker bee that you are. Lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] densetsu86:
To you guys apparently Verizon will be releasing a software update that is supposed to allow unlocking of the boot loader.

I just Googled it. Its reported by androidauthority.com so yeah the constant *****ing seemed to have worked.

And no I'm not talking about the developers addition although one could guess the update will be around the same time frame.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] StrumerJohn:
That was already reported FALSE a few days ago.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] densetsu86:
The article I read was from the 15th of July and I cannot find the proving of that's confirmed false so please enlighten me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] StrumerJohn:
Let's see there's quite a few sources confirming it's false... Obviously I'm not excited about it being false so I don't need to "enlighten" you with bad news...

Here:

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...r-will-remain-locked-confirms-Verizon_id32339

Here:

http://www.droid-life.com/2012/07/1...re-update-to-unlock-the-galaxy-s3-bootloader/

Here:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] densetsu86:
Thanks. Well I will be getting the dev version regardless. Just waiting for it to drop. I kept typing in Google but never gave me anything. And the site that reported it did not mention this yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] StrumerJohn:
Don't. No developers are getting the developer edition. The phone hasn't even been out that long. There's people working hard on cracking the bootloader.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] densetsu86:
Why not when/if the devs get around it and optimize kernals for the Verizon version it will he simple enough task to put it on there. I'm still going to be buying one at full price might as well get an unlocked version.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Jugger naut:
Review list

Here is a list of places to post a review let me know if you think of any others I'll add them

The Amazon link has been changed (the one posted below should take you to their new listing) They have buried the one I originally posted and made it not come up in a search....nice work guys this is proof Verizon has pissed on a hornets nest..... keep up the good work

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/B008HTJLF6/o=Create?ref_=cm_cr_aw_redirect

Epinions http://www.epinions.com/prices/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-cell-phone

http://www.epinions.com/prices/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-32-gb-cell-phone

CNET http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-s-iii/4852-6452_7-35326388.html?tag=subnav

Norma Rae.......I was thinking more like

ANGER IS A GIFT
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] rude53:
Negative review

I'll bet they're "manually approving" all reviews.

I left my 1 star review.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Jugger naut:
Only ONE STAR on Amazon

The Verizon Galaxy S3 is currently at one star on the Amzon web site!

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...=UTF8&qid=1342623708&sr=1-2&keywords=sch+i535

OK guys and gals here is an example of a Verizon killer review. If you notice I have dumbed it up for the masses, the vast majority of readers will stop reading at the first mention of locked bootloaders, rooting, or any techy over their head terms. But tell them the basics, there are a lot of apps you can't put on this phone or that if you do it will screw it up, and you have just influenced them. Mentioning bootloaders and encryption, will only appeal to techys like us and we know whos side we are on we need to explain it to the vast majority of consumers.

My Amazon review of the Verizon Galaxy S3

This the same phone as Sprint AT&T and T Mobile but Verizon changed the software crippling it's potential and ruining an otherwise good phone. Just about every single app I download for it that is listed to work on the Galaxy S3 doesn't. I have contacted three of the developers (people who wrote the apps) and they all told me the Verizon version of this phone is nothing but a head ache for developers its software is a nightmare. I have had to Factory reset my phone four times because of these incompatibility reasons. I contacted Verizon and they told me the software is different because of security reasons???? and that using software like the other companies use (Sprint AT&T and T Mobile) will diminish the Android experience! Being able to use half the apps that the other phones have and having your phone lock up on half of the ones you are told you can down load....what an experience nice work Verizon. If you really want this phone don't get the Verizon version you will regret it I certainly do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Skippy38:
What about a petition, can be signed digitally or paper. If you get enough signatures from paying customer requesting the unlock it may help. The next thing is to take that petition and send it to Endgadget, BGR, CNet, and the like to show the media our disdane. At least it will put some light on it and the roaches in Big Red will have to scurry a little..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] neh4pres:
This is a perfect example of how a few can influence many! Great job
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zombieplanalpha:
Can you leave feedback on Amazon if you didn't buy the product from them?

Sent from my Verizon S3 with locked bootloader but I would love to change my signature.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TheDiabolicaL1:
Yes, if you've purchased something from them. I just signed up for an account with them so I could leave a review and was not able.

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I left a review on VZW. We'll see if it gets added...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] gaspernemec:
Well your point is cool, and would work if everyone did this...but i bet 90% buyers dont give a **** about locked bootloaders, since they wont root or flash their device
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TheDiabolicaL1:
Possibly, but nobody will be interested in purchasing a device that can't be upgraded.

Who would buy a car from Ford if they required the use of only their fuel?

Noone.

We just need to put it in terms that can be easily understood in a way that reflects the core elements of our problem. For us, it varies. Personally, I don't like being told what I can and can't do with my device and while I've had android for some time I have never flashed a rom. I still fight this fight, though. Someone else may be all about flashing Roms or whatever else.

To the basic user though- being forced to purchase a new phone because there's been two versions of Android coming out and they will not receive an update speak volumes.

This is our jobs- propaganda machines. There is no other point to leaving a review but to pave the way for consumer spending manipulation.

I guess we're the Unofficial XDA Propaganda Machine. :silly:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] zombieplanalpha:
I received a phone call from Verizon today to tell me that they received my complaint from the FCC. The rep said he had no additional information but that they are required to acknowledge the receipt of the complaint. He seemed irritated like he had been making this same phone call several times and that made me smile.

Sent from my Verizon S3 with locked bootloader but I would love to change my signature.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Karl:
what did you select as you reason for complaint
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] neh4pres:
I want to complain now! What do i select?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] adoublearonn:
I left my two cents on the Amazon Reviews as well. Whenever I clicked write a review on the verizon site, it would just dump me to the homepage. They must have smelled something sour coming!

For the greater good!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] xsteven77x:
Wow that's ultra shady of them...