Signal Strength Woes?? - Page 2

itbmd · #11 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 02:23 PM

I can't speak for other carriers, but if you're on Sprint i STRONGLY recommend you try CFay's rom. I used Mighty's the night the HSPL was released. I ran it for about a week and THOUGHT I noticed that (lower signal, slower internet) but thought I was just hallucinating since I didn't change the radio.

When CFay's 1.1 was released I switched over purely because he was on Sprint like me. Now 1.2 is simply amazing. Booting at 42%, with about 110MB free. I notice no signal loss or slow internet (that I can tell).

Bottom line if you're on Sprint; that's my vote. Good luck and report your findings.

TheLastRoman · #12 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 03:03 PM

I too thought I was having signal strength problems when I flashed to anything after 11/16 MM's rom but I soon discovered that there was some problem with the provisioning program cooked within MM's rom. I don't know what the difference is between the version of provisioning I have and what is cooked within the rom, but now I use an earlier version of a Sprint provisioning cab that I have and my signal strength indicator is back to what its always been (4-5 bars). If you have an older provisioning cab, try it out instead of the version thats cooked into the rom. Hope this helps someone.

xboxp · #13 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Recursion

Which EnergyROM? I was just using LEO 28008...and had the bad SS...

I have EnergyROM_21869_RHOD500_19.Nov.2009_StandardM2.5.r ar. I'm on sprint network.

wampuscat · #14 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 07:13 PM

I can tell u this. we bought one for the control room at work which is explosion proof and built out of every possible material that can effect cell signals plus lots of radio interference from control systems. we bought a cellphone-mate signal booster with 55 db gain and covers 2500 sq ft and went from 1-2 bars outside to 5 bars inside. worked great for $350. just ordered one for the house. signal was never a problem when traveling just when sitting at home and at work. solved all our problems. plus its dual band so it boosted me on sprint and my iphone flunkies as well

**kaos** · #15 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by wampuscat

I can tell u this. we bought one for the control room at work which is explosion proof and built out of every possible material that can effect cell signals plus lots of radio interference from control systems. we bought a cellphone-mate signal booster with 55 db gain and covers 2500 sq ft and went from 1-2 bars outside to 5 bars inside. worked great for $350. just ordered one for the house. signal was never a problem when traveling just when sitting at home and at work. solved all our problems. plus its dual band so it boosted me on sprint and my iphone flunkies as well

wow you got ripped. i got a airave from sprint service fee waved and free unit. I always get 7 bars full. Its something with the customs. I also tried different carrier cabs ( as in date). Whats funny is it shows hardly any signal. make a call. it instantly goes to 7 bars for me.Stock it shows 7 the whole time.

subzero1313 · #16 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 07:46 PM

Granted I just skimmed this, but I recall something about stock signal meters having 7 bars and custom ROMS only having 5. So it may look like youve dropped signal, but in reality you didn't. Could this be possible. Sounds silly, but you never know

**kaos** · #17 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by subzero1313

Granted I just skimmed this, but I recall something about stock signal meters having 7 bars and custom ROMS only having 5. So it may look like youve dropped signal, but in reality you didn't. Could this be possible. Sounds silly, but you never know

not in my case. I always install signal 7 cab. so i have 7 bars. its just when not in a call its 1 to 2.. in a call its 7 on customs. on stock always 7....its definitely a bug.

**Recursion** · #18 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 09:36 PM

Thanks for all the posts & info.

Here's where I am now: I unlocked my SIM (donation) & flashed the 1.40WF Sprint Radio. I noticed slightly better SS (from 0-1 bars to 1-2 bars). I then flashed back to EnergyROM 28008, and the SS was the same (1-2 bars).

Then...under Phone Settings, CDMA Services, Network Service (not sure if this route is different under different ROMS), there is an option ("Home only" v. "Standard"). I changed it to Standard.

Now, when I place a call, my bars max out during the call. I'm not sure if this is really accurate, but the VQ seems to be better now. Weird...

EDIT: I think the home only v. standard is just roaming settings. Not sure. Okay, looks like I'm going to start a ticket with Sprint to complain, maybe they'll put up a tower a little closer? lol...

wampuscat · #19 (**permalink**) 12-08-2009, 10:24 PM

kaos, airaves are great if you have a broadband connection ti hook it to. I don't have this option at home or at work. I had already checked on airaves and got the free offer as well. glad it worked for you tho

**kaos** · #20 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 10:44 AM

ya the airave works lovely. But i also have fios hooked to it i see your point.

as for the other thing of standard to home. mine has been on standard since day 1. Its funny hen i ran tsowenr taskbar i always thought i had no signal idle. Now that i changed it to bilbos i can actually see at home custom i get 1 to 3. stock 7. in a call 7 on custom. its weird. I just have a feeling as i have said before in other post when i found it. That damn pass worded provisioning zip has to have something in it special.At least on sprints end.