Comments on: Nexus One STILL Has 3G Issues http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/ Android Phone News, Rumors, Reviews, Apps, Forums & More! Mon, 04 Apr 2011 02:51:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Joseph http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-138361 Joseph Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:57:52 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-138361 Mine will go from 3G to no coverage and it will go back to 3G and will then still not send out text or calls! I have to turn it off and then back on! really disappointed! Mine will go from 3G to no coverage and it will go back to 3G and will then still not send out text or calls! I have to turn it off and then back on! really disappointed!

]]> By: eric http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-84448 eric Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:33:02 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-84448 I was actually having spotty 3G after the update. All I did was reset my phone to factory settings. I haven't had a problem sense. Give it a try! I was actually having spotty 3G after the update. All I did was reset my phone to factory settings. I haven’t had a problem sense. Give it a try!

]]> By: Acrain http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-82488 Acrain Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:21:20 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-82488 Same problem on my N1. I've used HTC Phones since t-mobile released the MDA, and every one of them has had this exact issue. At one point I had to open one up to replace a touchscreen and was appalled at the size, placement and configuration of the antenna. I don't see how this could be fixed with a software update. Just keep your pinkies out and try to be left-handed in landscape mode. Same problem on my N1. I’ve used HTC Phones since t-mobile released the MDA, and every one of them has had this exact issue. At one point I had to open one up to replace a touchscreen and was appalled at the size, placement and configuration of the antenna. I don’t see how this could be fixed with a software update. Just keep your pinkies out and try to be left-handed in landscape mode.

]]> By: KittyFae http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-82265 KittyFae Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:50:47 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-82265 Heh, interesting, that happens on my myTouch 3G LE as well. Heh, interesting, that happens on my myTouch 3G LE as well.

]]> By: garet http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-82148 garet Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:21:36 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-82148 oh I forgot to say problems started after the new OTA said after that it needed reset oh I forgot to say problems started after the new OTA said after that it needed reset

]]> By: garet http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-82147 garet Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:19:57 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-82147 I just got off the phone with HTC had a minor problem when I turned off my n1 it would not turn back on they had me remove the sim card for so long put back in and they said it would reset and fix the 3g and keyboard problems as well so far everything seems to work right. I just got off the phone with HTC had a minor problem when I turned off my n1 it would not turn back on they had me remove the sim card for so long put back in and they said it would reset and fix the 3g and keyboard problems as well so far everything seems to work right.

]]> By: Mensahwatts http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-82143 Mensahwatts Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:30:59 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-82143 @markimar good point, however the thing that puts a ? Over my head is the fact that people are not taking a big look at T Mobile. I had them and so I can say...there signals not very good...and this could be part if not all of the problem. COULD be. Kinda like the iphone and at&t @markimar good point, however the thing that puts a ? Over my head is the fact that people are not taking a big look at T Mobile. I had them and so I can say…there signals not very good…and this could be part if not all of the problem. COULD be. Kinda like the iphone and at&t

]]> By: clydenclar http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-82133 clydenclar Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:49:02 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-82133 I hardlly notice any difference since the update, and I never really had any 3g issues as well since the first day using the device. I've been using the N1 for a month now. I hardlly notice any difference since the update, and I never really had any 3g issues as well since the first day using the device. I’ve been using the N1 for a month now.

]]> By: markimar http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-82120 markimar Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:26:27 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-82120 Well why would they put the antenna at the spot where most users hold their phone? Why is it not at the top! Well why would they put the antenna at the spot where most users hold their phone? Why is it not at the top!

]]> By: Jonathan http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-82100 Jonathan Sat, 13 Feb 2010 07:37:10 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-82100 This is just simple physics. The cellular antennas in the N1 are located just beneath the HTC logo. Because the N1 is so thin, the antennas are very close to the surface. If you place your highly absorbent (we say 'high-k' in the electrical engineering world) hand (which is just a bag of salt-water) on the antenna you place it within the reactive near-field of the antenna and substantially attenuate the signal by (1) straight-up absorbing the signal and (2) detuning the antenna by making it appear electrically longer (slower velocity of propagation -- your hand adds drag to the mobile charges by appearing capacitive). SIMPLE SOLUTION: Don't cover the antenna! duh... This is just simple physics. The cellular antennas in the N1 are located just beneath the HTC logo. Because the N1 is so thin, the antennas are very close to the surface. If you place your highly absorbent (we say ‘high-k’ in the electrical engineering world) hand (which is just a bag of salt-water) on the antenna you place it within the reactive near-field of the antenna and substantially attenuate the signal by (1) straight-up absorbing the signal and (2) detuning the antenna by making it appear electrically longer (slower velocity of propagation — your hand adds drag to the mobile charges by appearing capacitive). SIMPLE SOLUTION: Don’t cover the antenna! duh…

]]> By: manle010 http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-82091 manle010 Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:36:54 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-82091 I have my nexus one, and It has never had any 3G issues. I have no idea what the fuss is about I have my nexus one, and It has never had any 3G issues. I have no idea what the fuss is about

]]> By: mrbond http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-82054 mrbond Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:06:28 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-82054 I have a HTC Touch on Sprint's network (which has strong 3G signal where I am) and I can produce this same problem by covering the bottom of the phone. When I put my hand over the bottom part, the connection drops from EV-DO to 1X, and goes back when I let go. This is NOT a problem unique to the N1. Most phones with internal antennas are going lose 3G signals when you cover the antenna. Besides, wasn't the original problem with the N1 due to it bouncing between 3G and EDGE over and over without necessarily being held? This is a totally different phenomenon. I have a HTC Touch on Sprint’s network (which has strong 3G signal where I am) and I can produce this same problem by covering the bottom of the phone. When I put my hand over the bottom part, the connection drops from EV-DO to 1X, and goes back when I let go.

This is NOT a problem unique to the N1. Most phones with internal antennas are going lose 3G signals when you cover the antenna. Besides, wasn’t the original problem with the N1 due to it bouncing between 3G and EDGE over and over without necessarily being held? This is a totally different phenomenon.

]]> By: snupples http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-82048 snupples Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:44:08 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-82048 Yep, if I use my hand to cup the bottom of my N1 right now, I go from 3-4 bars to 0-1. Yep, if I use my hand to cup the bottom of my N1 right now, I go from 3-4 bars to 0-1.

]]> By: Vinven http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-81954 Vinven Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:00:25 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-81954 I am typing this msg on my N1. Still have the 3G issue after the recent update. In fact I checked Tmo site and I'm right in the middle of their 3G coverage map in Dearborn but my N1 just struggles to keep 3G. That's the only frustrating part - love the N1 otherwise. I am typing this msg on my N1. Still have the 3G issue after the recent update. In fact I checked Tmo site and I’m right in the middle of their 3G coverage map in Dearborn but my N1 just struggles to keep 3G. That’s the only frustrating part – love the N1 otherwise.

]]> By: 3dBloke http://phandroid.com/2010/02/12/nexus-one-still-has-3g-issues/#comment-81922 3dBloke Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:11:03 +0000 http://phandroid.com/?p=11988#comment-81922 The N1 user manual specifically advises against touching the bottom of the phone, as this will weaken the signal strength. The HTC Hero has the same advice. Even my old 2G phone had the same "issue". So, what's new? The N1 user manual specifically advises against touching the bottom of the phone, as this will weaken the signal strength. The HTC Hero has the same advice. Even my old 2G phone had the same “issue”. So, what’s new?

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