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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] watt9493:
i have a huge issue. the nex wont hold 4g in my house. period. drops to 3g all the time. i have a thunderbolt that got constant 4g (strong enough to tether with) in a known verizon dead zone. you explain that
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eman3316@optonline.net:
I figured by now that people, especially those who start threads complaining about signal would know better then to base it off of bars!!!!!!!

Thanks for your informative well constructed break down of why Samsung sucks because another phone showed more bars.

Thanks to you research I will never buy another Samsung device again. You are my hero :silly:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lrs421:
Same here. After owning a Thunderbolt and Bionic I'm easy to please.

Every phone I've owned has had this sort of thread. Show me the perfect phone on any OS, it doesn't exist. My perfect is your garbage, end of story.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GateCityRadio:
English, son! learn it!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chlehqls:
Well, we needed a good troll thread this week.

2/10 would read again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hotleadsingerguy:
LOL right. Because the extra 10 seconds of life you'll gain because of the weaker radio is *definitely* the reason Samsung put it in their phones. Then again, they don't do the same thing for GSM networks...they must hate those of us on Verizon and Sprint.

You're constantly being bombarded with 200x the radio waves that a cell phone can produce...don't be worried about the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I've had no problems with my cell-/3G-signal on my GSM GNex, but the wifi is considerably worse than both my Nexus S and Lumia 800.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
My signal is great..

CDMA nexus must just really suck
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DirgeExtinction:
OP, if you have a VZW GNEX, do some research. Educate yourself:

http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/25921-This-is-why-your-Verizon-Nexus-signal-"sucks"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mariekesuzanne:
I've had that thread bookmarked since I first saw it. Some great stuff!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
I can't believe this thread even exists comparing signal by the bars and not the actual dBm strength. That's rookie stuff. Every manufacturer uses different dBm range to display signal bars. Come back with actual dBm comparisons against other phones then we can discuss.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mr.Mischief:
In my home:

Galaxy Nexus: 4-5 bars

HTC One S: 3-4

Hmm.........
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Drzfr3shboialex:
On my gnex I've had great signal. I've gotten full bars in my friend's house, when on my gs3 I've gotten 1-3 bars.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] donsh00tmesanta:
Look at - db rating not bars
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] criptix:
Its been proven the photon lies about signal strength. Test it look at the bars notice full signal make call....realistic signal appears. Don't judge based on bars read the DB. I had a photon and I think the nexus compares well.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] uberNoobZA:
must be why Samsung sells so many phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] josip-k:
Just...stfu.i have five bars all the time,and ny friend with iphone 4 has to do the "simba" with his iphone all the time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brucekr:
After my Thunderbolt and Rezound, I had to try a different solution for a phone. I just couldn't keep a reliable mobile data connection anywhere. It seemed like every time I went to use my phone, there was no mobile connection. I had to toggle the radio to get it to come back. So far so good for the gnex. Now if I could just get use to aosp rather than the sense ui...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] StardustOne:
I own an LG Optimus Speed 2x with the latest baseband and everything. GSM reception behind thermal insulation glass is completely non-existent. I constantly lost the signal in a modern office building.

Then I switched to the Galaxy Nexus (didn't wanted to keep the phone in the first place because the LG has a much brighter screen) and wow. The Galaxy Nexus managed to keep the connection up whereas the LG had no reception at all .Okay, that glass is also reducing the reception for the Galaxy Nexus but it is doing a much better job than my LG did.

The Galaxy Nexus even connected with -107 dB which is great in my opinion. No complaints about this from me and I can't go back to the LG. I have to keep that Galaxy Nexus now :laugh:.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] greeced:
Geez,

It must be in people's make up never to be happy....

Everyday I'm reading "I'm not happy so you better not be too" threads.

Geez. I've had 6 Samsung phones on Bell Mobility in the Last 20 years (among others), the last 2 being HSPA+ the others Bell's old CDMA technology (EVDO?) and none have given me any signal issues.

So I've been on both sides of the fence technology wise, and Samsung has never given me any issues...

Oh well.. let's all go on being unhappy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] I Am Marino:
I couldn't tell you. Could be any reason.

Defective unit, etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chopper the dog:
It was funny doing a 5 hour high rise inspection with 2 other people on sprint one with an epic (the orginal) and the other with an evo. Both of their phones would make the "lost signal" noise almost simultaniously throughout the day. Mah vzw nexus ended the day with 1% time without a signal. Nice try OP. Spint is sucking a big one right now.

good day.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] miketoasty:
No issues with my vzw Nexus here even when paired next to a couple different Motorola devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gbarayah:
I came from a HTC Sensation and the signal on my Nexus is slightly better than I had before (on average 4-6 dbm). I definitely love the build quality of HTC devices but Samsung is not the one to blame for your issues here.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] randpost:
So true.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zolah:
You should watch this...

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] droidzika:
Excellent read..everyone with a gnex cdma should read this. Thanks, Dirge
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I feel for the OP in some ways, although not enough to start a thread about it..

I have a GSM Galaxy Nexus in Canada and where as my blackberry always had full service and even my desire HD always held onto 3 bars , my gnexus is quite often at one bar.. I have never dropped a call however...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
I guess you totally forgot that Google put the phone together and that CDMA radios are made by Qualcomm.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lada2107:
:crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] melinton:
Damn..

the OP sucks balls
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zeke1988:
the signal is fine on my LTE GN, beside poor battery life and super hot top, the signal is fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DertyDOH:
I'm having to send my Nexus back to Samsung because mine drops the signal totally ever 30 seconds. Though thats more of a problem with it being defective than weak radios
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dogredwing1:
my gnex hold about the same signal as my rezound just about everywhere i go
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AshtonTS:
not quite as good as the rezzy here for me but certainly not pathetic, weak, or crappy
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DerAmi:
Yeah idk about you guys, I but my gnex holds the same signal as my iPhone...

SwiftKey'd with my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trook:
Its the hardware. Straight up. I build the Verizon LTE network for a living. I could be standing next to an active lte antenna and get data drops, I got a refurbished device, not 1 drop yet. Some gnex phones are lemons and your right its cause Sammy has horrible build and qa issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 3devious:
Wish I were in the same boat as you. My Xoom kicks the ass of my Nexus with speedtest.net, actual downloading and staying connected in general. My husband's Nexus is just as craptacular. I really envy you folks who have the VZW nexus and are getting a good connection. It just got crushed by a galaxy note on AT&T of all things. I was able to get shred of vindication. I made that coworker come into my room where folks using AT&T can't even keep a solid voice connection. I said "My 1.2 mbps down and 430kbps up with 155 ping ain't looking so bad now, huh?" He's vowed never to come into our room again. I'd say that was a win all the way around. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Simer03:
Uh....Full bars service in Minnesota...

Sent from my Nexus Prime
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cruecu:
My Sprint gnex sometimes takes 15 seconds to dial. And sometimes 5 to 10 minutes to lock in on a gps signal. Not sure if that's signal or not, but it'd be nice to solve it. Hero, Evo, Evo3d, iphone4 never had these problems. First samsung phone
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jess813:
I agree I've owned tons of phones from HTC to Nokia and Samsung is good on camera and screen but when it comes to signal.....its sucks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iil:
Sprint is upgrading Chicago's network and is having trouble with the hand-off between the new and legacy equipment (I think). That was the rumor a month ago, IIRC.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ÜBER™:
Surprised nobody brought it up... OP you're holding it wrong ;)

Sent From My Toro+ via SkyBlue Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jess813:
Yes because that makes Apple the best phone since they have sold wayyyy more... come on man everyone knows that Samsung has weak signal and great cameras and screens!

If you know Android then you know that the past 2 Nexus that have been built by Samsung have not SOLD as much as the GS2 Gs3 etc... not because their not Google phones but simpy because they are more commercialized.

I guarantee you that the next Nexus wont be built by Sammy and I guarantee you that Sammy will outsell the next Nexus simply because it followed in Apple's footsteps by "Copying: it and followed it in footsteps. Samsung has done NOTHING revolutionary since it first Android phone period. It has simply copied Apple and stamped Android on top. ( Besides built quality but we all now that )

Samsung has had a chance to be a leader in Android and hasnt done that.. and yes you may argue by what? Selling a lot? LOL the iPhone out sells any phone period but it doesnt make it the best phone.

Sammy quit the BS we the real Android people know you're full of it, and Google ... pick the game up now and pick a real method... dont label it a Nexus if you cant rule it..... period. Youre lying to your consumers, you;re REAL consumers. Let Sammy take care of youre POP followers and you should handle the real Android fans.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 3devious:
This where I start throwing things and punching product managers at Samsung in the throat. Bars mean two things:

1. Jack

2. ****

And Jack went and bought a phone from someone who could produce a reliable signal, so I guess it only means one thing. What's your ping? What is your throughput up and down? Who cares what a little blue wedge says? How long does it take to download a 20MB file? Those are the things that matter when you're talking about connectivity. People don't really care about having -130dbm (though that isn't so good,) they care about how long it will take to update the next version of Google Earth (or something like that) and whether or not they'll lose their connection to the market while waiting for it to download. When the answer to that is unsatisfactory, we start looking in About Phone: Signal Strength, etc. I had one Nexus on 4.0.4 and one one 4.0.3. The dbm were the same but the 4.0.4 phone showed more bars. Measuring signal strength by looking at bars on the VZW Nexus can suck it because it doesn't really mean anything.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrhaley30705:
Well, if you feel that way, donate the gnex to a womens shelter and go back to whatever other phone you think is better. Have a nice day and happy flashing:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slapshot30:
Yea but who else can? HTC is locked down like none other. So is Moto. Then there's LG lol...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SconnieRoadie:
Oh my. As I am in the same boat as the OP, do you really think you are being helpful?

This information was not readily available when I originally was comparing it to the other options out there when looking to move on from my Evo. I would have never bought what is essentially a wifi-only mini-tablet (when at home) if I had known how bad it was. And I know I could have returned it but I didn't realize how crappy the radios were until I needed to use my cell frequently from my home for both calls and internet.

Anyhoo... really disappointed with this phone. The Evo radio kicks this things a**.

Maybe dump it on ebay... looks like they go there for more than I paid...

Sconnie
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jadephyre:
This is borderline thread-necromancy, but the strength of your signal depends on your Operator to a large degree, not only on the radio inside the phone.

When I was still using E-Plus here in germany, I only needed to look at a building and my signal dropped considerably. Since I switched to Vodafone D2, my signal is rock solid, and I get fast internet everywhere... even in buildings with a lot of steel in their structural makeup.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spc_hicks09:
Full 4G on the island of Oahu. Want signal strength instead? -78dBm 62asu

Carrier: Verizon
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] username8611:
i have to really disagree with you. my wife has the HTC rezound and i have the galaxy nexus, we are both on verizon. my signal is rock solid everywhere i go, including 5 bars at my house, and the times i curiously ask my wife to see her phone (because of these stupid weak signal threads that keep popping up), our signals are pretty much exactly the same.

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did anyone read the thread mentioning that nexus displays signal bars based on DATA signal strength, IE: 3g or 4g signal strength, while most others display VOICE signal strength?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aaronagis:
Idk why, but my nexus DOES display a weaker WiFi & voice signal in comparison to my roommates sprint EVO one. The other day I was noticing that sitting 15 ft from my router, I was only showing 2 bars on WiFi, and his HTC was showing full strength. We did a speed test and got very similar speeds though, so I'm just guessing its the way the phones report the signal. Not so much the signal. However, I do get more dropped calls than him at home and that's a FACT.

That being said, I'm not particularly brand loyal to anyone when it comes to cell phones.

I love my GNex.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] normanx:
I'm on a vzw nexus and I have great signal.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tjjb:
I just switched to a sprint galaxy nexus from a Motorola Photon and the radio in the gnex is no worse. Barely a bar inside a building on either phone...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spc_hicks09:
Bars don't really matter though, that just shows how close you are to a tower. The strength is found by going to Settings > About Phone > Status > Signal Strength
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ikithme:
Hey OP,

Go make your own phone...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] robogoflow:
This guy acts like Samsung told them that their phones are flawless. They make over hundreds of different phones a year, of course some will suck. Go to HTC then and complain about them not releasing source codes.

Learn to deal with life and do some research before you buy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Broadleynine:
This thread is going well for the OP.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] najaboy:
Gotta love them zombies. This thread was long since dead and buried until it was pointlessly resurrected.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] msavic6:
I can't complain about signal strength since my school is built like a vault, concrete everywhere. Its impossible to expect good signal especially on the first floor.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
OP knows the real reason behind pathetic weak Samsung signal, but can he see why kids love the taste of Cinnamon Toast Crunch?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonstrong:
I should know better than to jump into a thread like this... But I've had my VzW GNex since the phone was first released, must be about 14 or 15 months, and it's been generally superb. I would have preferred to see a larger battery in the stock phone, but that was a minor inconvenience. I live near Princeton, NJ and typically travel up and down the East Coast from North Carolina up to Montreal and Toronto for work, with a lot of time spent in NYC and DC. In short, my connectivity has been excellent. I've got a number of friends who have iPhones, and have been amazed at the number of dropped calls they experience. It's incredibly rare for me to find a dead spot, and I've never lost a call in progress with this phone.

Re: speed, I haven't measured it, largely because I've had no need to. I send and receive documents, software, large zip files, etc., and use the GNex as a Wi-Fi hotspot frequently, often supporting multiple concurrent users.

The phone has been rock solid. I recently added a 3800 mah battery and Seidio extended convert combo and this phone runs from dawn into the next day with heavy use. With a custom ROM like JBSourcery thrown in the mix, this is a killer phone, even against today's offerings.

This Samsung Galaxy Nexus has been the best of any phone I've seen or used in the 21 years I've had mobile phones.

... beamed from my Nexus 10 to your planet
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tagilso:
R: The real reason behind pathetic weak Samsung signal

I have a GSM version and I must admit that has terrible radios.

Phone signal is on par with S2 (which was only decent but not really good), but WiFi is really really poor.

I have personally made many tests with other LG and Samsung phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CADude:
This is the part that really annoys me the most but I have a kickass router so it hasnt been a problem for me. I compared it to an old iPhone 3GS and the difference in signal is astounding.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jasonyroland:
nice way to look at it

A strong radio is great for raising white blood cell count.

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The only mod ive found is a bit unattractive but it works, if your lucky enough to have an external antenna port in the back of your phone. It will be the only one with the black rubber inside and a tiny hole. Get a twist tie off of WONDER BREAD. Strip the paper and or plastic off of the wire it fits perfect inside the hole, make sure to push it till it stops then use a piece of scotch tape to keep in place. I instantly get 2 bars and if im in an area with no signal it usually will grab and roam. Anyone who tells you it will mess with your phone is wrong i have used this trick for years. The case still closes . it only needs to be about an inch and a half long. If you dont believe me try it lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rubiconjp:
I have both my 9250 and N4, on ATT network. Side by side, the 9250's signal strength is always between 5-15% lower than that of the N4, usually 10-15% lower. Tested in Austin areas.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] twilk73:
Samsung radio's for sprint always show a lower signal strength but regardless I have never had an issue with signal quality on my Gnex. My last phone being The Evo 4g started giving me issues in the end in certian area's but that phone was 2 years old and I dont recall the last time I prl updated so it wasnt an HTC issue. I am not a samsung fan infact I really did not want to upgrade to a samsung phone but I wanted a nexus pretty bad and when my evo finally crapped out I choose the Gnex over the HTC one for stock android. Rooting my Evo was a pain in the ass and left me feeling salty I guess. Also I would lke to mention people ***** bout the samsung build quality and I can see why but I will say this. The Gnex is much lighter than the Evo 4g and I am guessing thats because their is a lot more plastic in it. Oh well still not a fan of Samsung or there phones but I really wanted a Nexus device. So far so good allthough this phone has acted up a few times already.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rodolfoaz:
I don't usually have signal issues in my city, there's only one place in the entire city where I can't have a decent data connection, and it's my university, but I don't really care, because we have wifi there.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Kuchar09:
Yup tried it n now my radio is fried... Can't hold service for more than a minute. I didn't even leave it in for more than 30 sec since there was no difference.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimmyco2008:
I want to try this ^ .... but I don't want to break my phone lol....

Anyway, bars-wise I've found HTC to match Samsung (0-1 bars at home), whereas Motorola always has 3-full bars. LG is about in between.

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I'll be damned... Dug out the old Samsung Continuum, tried it out, went from 0 bars to 1-2 when it was held JUST RIGHT, so not exactly a miracle.

And now it's dependent on that goddamn twist tie for signal, no signal without it, even after a reboot... Hmmm. Might have to ODIN?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Kuchar09:
Yeah I reflashed the radios then reflashed back to stock and nothing made a difference so I locked the boot loader so I can try and get it replaced under warranty. Didn't notice it dropping signal till I received a phone call and kept dropping the calls.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Citizen_Snips:
Um guys this is known behavior. Do a little research on the issue.

If you plug in an external antenna (your wonder bread twist ties) your internal antenna will cease to function. You need that external antenna now if you want a signal ever again with that phone... That was the case when I got my gnex at least, well over a year ago anyways
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jasonyroland:
FRIED?

I wouldn't of suggested it for any other reason other than have tried it myself and moded others phones. I have used with nexus s 4g , nexus s , Galaxy s of all variants. The quickest way to tell is insert and pay attention to how many bars you have prior then hold power activate airplane mode witch kills the radio. Then immediately hit power and turn off airplane mode to basically reset the radio. The port with the black rubber seal is an external antenna connection . Only way you fried it is if you touched metal and i have done it just to see and never had a mishap. Some phones do not have this feature. I can say without a doubt your radio isnt fried . Try a hard reset , maybe see if a new radio is out for your model and flash the newest one. I had more luck with some of the older radio updates. It can take up to a min or so to tell a difference the radio takes a little time to show a change. also *#*#4636#*#* in most models will take you to a hidden menu choose first selection. I think its device info and you can changes bands yourself. You can also see how long it takes for a radio lags . If you do change bands dont get out of menu with the back key , use home and it will remain on that band.

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Every model i have tried it on worked marvelous i meant with no malice. Scratch my last post. I live in a place were signal is difficult at times to maintain and i searched endlessly and this was the only solution i had any luck with. If my radio played dead i would put in and out of airplane mode and wha la back again. . Sorry for any problems.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Kuchar09:
Well I tried different radios, different ROMs and even flashed back stock and just couldn't hold service.

Edit: Got phone replaced under warranty
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimmyco2008:
I only see improvement when it's like sticking up like a car radio antenna, if it's like under the battery cover flat, same 0-1 bars I had before the mod.

Now that it's permanently ****ed up, I kind of want to like hook it up to a high-grade antenna lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Kuchar09:
I hear ya I have slight to no improvement but at least I can still use it till I feel like trying to get it replaced under warranty :/

Looks like this is what happened....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1273292
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimmyco2008:
I would if I were you, I'm so glad I tried it on a piece of **** Continuum first.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stead2120:
LOL :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] graltok:
Lol x2