Low Signal Strength

psalm462 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-12-2010, 02:18 PM

I switched over from the Imagio and I am loving everything but the signal strength. I have noticed that the Imagio got better reception and never cut out on 3G service. On the Incredible, I noticed that my 3G is very spotty and I never have over 3 bars of service and most of the time it is between one and two bars. Has anyone else noticed this or experiencing this. I am wonding if it is just my phone, all Incredibles or just somthing to do with the service in my area right now.

MrGoodCat · #2 (**permalink**) 06-12-2010, 03:57 PM

i came form a tp2. as far as 3g goes, my incredible holds onto the signal better, but this will simply depend on your area. try updating your prl. i think dial *228 and choose "update prl" (may be wrong on those numbers)

as far as bars go, check this out. make a call or wait till someone calls you, THEN look at your signal strength. typically when idle i have between 0-2 bars, once a call is connected i will have 3-4 bars. maybe android throttles down signal strength when idle, idk, just a guess. i also get wait better standby time out of my incredible than my tp2, so thats my logic