Droid Charge 3g 4g connection switching issues

Hi,
SHORT VERSION: coud not connect to 3g and only could connect to 4g if I rebooted the phone. The trouble ticket escalated to the Verizion network team and they couldn't figure out what was wrong. Also, have sporadic loud screech noises when I make/recieve calls.
LONG EXPLANATION:
I was having serious issues with my Charge starting on Saturday (12Nov11) through Sunday (13Nov11). On Saturday I noticed that the Charge seemed like it wasn't getting any data reception. I live in East Lansing and drove to Kalamazoo and was able to use 4g in Kzoo. When I went into an apartment it the 4g dropped and the phone didn't revert back to 3g. I thought it was weird and guessed that the building was the culprit. On the drive home I could not get 3g or 4g.
On Sunday (13Nov11) I took my phone into the local Verizon Wireless store. The associate there couldn't help me and thought there may have been a network issue. He said that he was having issues with his 4g as well. I asked him why my phone couldn't connect to 3g, but he didn't know the answer. I remember earlier when Verizon had a 4g issue, it was on a Sunday, and I couldn't connect to 3g either. My wife has an iPhone 4 and she could get 3g both on Saturday and Sunday. I went into my apartment, where I knew i could get 3g, and couldn't get 3g. I walked outside to an area, where I knew I could get 4g, and couldn't get 4g.
So I called Verizon support, and the rep had me try changing the network setting to CDMA and then to LTE automatic, which didn't work. He had me take out my phone battery (I was in a Meijer parking lot where I knew I could get a 4g signal) and was able to connect to 4g. I asked him why I CDMA wasn't working for me and gave me this long answer about how it takes longer for the phone to connect to cdma. After the call had ended I went back to my apartment and my data services stopped. I didn't get 3g in the apartment and when I walked outside to get 4g I could not.
I called Verizon support back telling them my phone was having issues switching from 3g to 4g. A different technician had me confirm that the phone couldn't connect to 3g and only could connect to 4g if I turned the phone off and turned it back on again. He had me reset my phone back to factory settings, which did not help. He then said he would open a ticket with the Verizon Network team, which could take them up to 72 hours. He talked about network provisioning as a suspect.
On Sunday (13Nov11) night my phone started switching from 3g/4g and 4g/3g so I thought the network team was solving the issue. On Wednesday (16Nov11) the network team left me a voicemail saying that my issue was due to being in a poor 4g service area. They said that i could call back at 800 9xx 0204 option 3. The xx are there because, conveniently, the phone cut out for those numbers. I listened to the message 5 times trying to hear those dang numbers.
Anyway even though my problem went away I don't feel anything was resolved. I would like to call the network team to see if they did anything to my phone's network provisioning, whatever that means. If not I think it is my phone and want to get it fixed so it doesn't happen again.
Anyone else have a horror story like this?

I have been having the same issue for the past 2 weeks. When I am at home, my phone searches and searches for 3g because 4g isn't availble in the small town I live in. I have started switching to my wifi when I'm at home to preserve my battery. If I don't switch to wifi, my battery drains fast. When I'm at work, it's 4g but have noticed today that it's not getting the 4g. I am so frustrated with Verizon and my droid right now that I am ready to quit Verizon after being a customer with them the past 9 years. I too got no answers when I called customer support. Was told that they are having issues with 4g and to give it 24-48 hours. Well, it's been 2 weeks Verizon!

Similar Messages

Droid Charge Issues

I have only had my Droid Charge for 2 months and I absolutely hate it! It locks up all the time and I have to take the battery out. Then it switches to 3G where I live. Now, it won't charge. I charge it every night. Charged it last night, barely used it today and it's almost dead. It's been on the charger for 2 hours now and is still showing a dead battery. I have about had it with this phone. Of course Verizon is absolutely no help! They're the ones that talked me into this phone. I wanted the Iphone and they said this one was way better. It's a piece of crap!!!

I haven't had the opportunity to read through all of the Droid Charge Issue posts but it appears that we are ALL having similar problems to an extent....
I have had my charge since May and if memory serves me correctly, I had it replaced once within the initial month or so of having it
I have ALWAYS had an issue with 4G coverage..I've always been told that it's due to a lack of a connection in my area but friends in my home are able to get 4G service and I can in certain parts of the home. I was actually getting 1X service which is just RIDICULOUSLY unacceptable for what I paid for this phone.
Lately the 4G/3G service in my home has not been AS BAD but still is not great. I never had a signal at work and was told it was due to the structure of the building as the service was designed to work outdoors, really?? so I'm going to sit outside and make phonecalls and get the internet connection I need?! umm NO.
my Biggest complaint recently has been my phone freezing, the screen during off during a call in which i need to use the dialpad and cannot get the screen to come up and the CHARGE's inability to CHARGE!!!! When I use my wall charger (YES the SAMSUNG charger that came with the phone) or a cigarette lighter charger in my car the phone goes back and forth from charging to not charging. I have to move it a million different ways for it to charge and cannot guarantee that it will charge during the night. Due to the nature of my job and the situations that I am put into while at work, I need my phone to be RELIABLE and CHARGED at all times! I cannot deal with this charging issues. It was not happening as recent as two months ago. I noticed that my car charger worked fine and then one day would bring up the message asking if I want to access the media or mass storage instead of charging it. The mere sound of the beeping going from an uncharged to a charged state every second without any movement is making me what to end my contract.
Verizon needs to do something. I have not turned my phone in yet because I am NOT WILLING To pay all of the money that I do to be sent a REFURBISHED phone that was turned in for the same issues!
ANY SUGGESTIONS?
I was also talked out of buying the iPhone back in May (of course theres little profit on them for VZW!)

Samsung Droid Charge 4G issues

So, so far I have had a lot of issues with my Samsung Droid Charge.
4G has been extremely spotty. I have been in both 91304 and 94598 zipcodes. Both areas where there is supposed to be solid 4G coverage. Sometimes the phone will go an entire day constantly on 4G, sometimes it will be on 3G for hours at a time without going to 4G. Sometimes it will go to "1x" and will not let me go on the 3G network.
I went to the Verizon wireless store today and they swapped my simcard to see if that improves it, but it has not.
Sometimes I go to the system selection and i try to select "CDMA mode" and then select "LTE automatic" to reset it, and it will get 4G again, but only for a brief while and then it will go back to 3G.
Sometimes I will also just not be able to get any data connection for awhile as well, not even 1X, not 3G, not 4G.
Does anyone else have these issues with this phone?

Ed1956 wrote:
I don't think is the phone itself but your location, I too purchased the Charge 4G and Verizon also said that my ZIP was in a solid 4G area....but the area is really about 10 miles radius around downtown, checking by ZIP is just Verizon advertisement and really does not work, that is a place where you can check using your actual address. Check where is the nearest antenna from where you are is also a good idea, goggle "search for cell tower"
I only get 3G here, it works fine on 3G at speeds +/- 770 kbps down and 800 kbps up and fast when I am the very VERY SMALL 4G coverage 23220 kbps down and 4700 kbps up...but funny thing is, the REAL speed difference accessing Internet sites is just noticeable but not as fast as I was expecting...my DSL loads as fast as the 4G with only 6500 kbps down, go figures
You are never going to notice speed differences in general on small files. The real tests will be how fast LARGE files download. like a 100MB game vs. 512KB picture. The picture would load just as fast whether 4G or 3G with very little time difference, but the game you would see a drastic difference.

DROID Charge Bluetooth Sync With Acura TSX (Handsfreelink) issues

I have an Acura TSX 2011 w/Tech Package. I have a lot of trouble with pairing this Samsung Charge with the TSX. I had samsung Omnia Previously and there were no issues with pairing that phone with this car. However, Samsung or Verizon must fix this issue completely for Samsung Droid Charge, or I have to pursue legal channels to obtain compensation. There is no way I am letting verizon or Samsung off the hook.
If I can't use Bluetooth (one of the most basic functions now on any Smartphone) I have to either hold my phone in my hand while driving or use speakerphone (also have to hold that while driving). In Connecticut, it is illegal to drive while on the phone at the same time. If Verizon cannot get this issue fixed, then I have to report this to the Attorney General and seek legal remediation because verizon is legally obligated to provide phone that supports handsfree in Connecticut and that includes Bluetooth.
Hopefully someone at verizon is reading this.
Good Day!

Ok I do not have a 2010 TSX tech but I tried it in a 2011 TSX tech and guess what! it worked on that one also. I would like to reflect back to when I was all over this forum complaining about my Bluetooth issues. I have a Pioneer navigation system in my car that has bluetooth calling and audio capabilities. When I was swapped out from the Thunderbolt to the Charge I was very disappointed to find that my new Charge would not work on my Pioneer and my Thunderbolt was perfect. I excepted it because I hated the Thunderbolt so much at the time because I just wanted a phone with a good data connection and no rebooting. So after sadly entering my car for weeks on end without being able to use my bluetooth audio I just decided to try it again. This time magically it work and has ever since. The VZW peeps were glad to hear this because it would be one last thing I was jumping down their backs about but I was sadly disappointed that they didn't take an interest as to why weeks later I have a connection. This seems to be the case also with these TSXs because I drove a few and again was angry that they didn't work but today as I go out and try to give you a gleam of hope I find that ( aside from some slightly poor audio quality ) the dang thing is working. So I guess it's up to the Samsung Bluetooth gods to decide if they are going to grant you your Bluetooth wishes. Wish I was more help but it looks like you're either going to have to deal with it, get a different device, or pray for a cure.
ChristinaB_VZW From what I gather from all this is maybe when you send this info to product investigations tell them to try a new device and not one that has been used. Just a thought but even a used one should have the popping crackeling noise coming through. So I guess there are two issues. Thanks G

Droid Charge Many Issues

I have been having a lot of problems with my Droid Charge. I was wondering if other people are having the same issues? This is my first smart phone so I am new to smartphones.
Here are the issues I have been having.
1. 4G 3G reception is not consistent. I have been in areas (zipcodes 91304 and 94598) where 4G coverage is solid, but my phone is always down on 3G, and sometimes will even go down to "1X" when other friends around me are on 3G. Sometimes I restart the network connection by going to CDMA and then back to LTE and sometimes this will work, sometimes it won't.
I went to the Verizon wireless store today and they replaced my simcard. This has not helped however.
2. Charging using laptop - the phone charges extremely slow, but this isn't the issue because I heard this is normal. One time while charging off my laptop, it got really hot, not sure if it was the screen or battery or both, but the screen no longer accepted touch inputs. I couldn't even hold down the power button to restart or shut down the phone properly. I was afraid it would continue to get hotter, so I had to just unplug the battery to shut off the phone.
3. Charging in my car using a power inverter and a wall charger (the one that came with the phone) - when I do this, the screen goes wacky, and will not accept my touch inputs, or the puzzle piece you use to unlock will go somewhere my finger totally isn't. I have to unplug the phone in order to get touch input/control back. - this issue was solved by buying a car charger, but I have never had any electronic device that had issues with a power inverter before, cell phones, laptops, TV's, they were all fine so I don't understand why this phone can't use it.
4. Also, while using GPS, sometimes the phone shows me in a part of town 3 miles away from where I am, and then after a long time, like 5 minutes, it will get my location correct, after jumping around for awhile. I'm not sure if this is normal.
Has anyone else had these issues and no how to alleviate them?

I'm beginning to think that "Rule the Air" is the BIGGEST LIE in the wireless world or at least, with the Droid Charge.
I work in zip code 10041, live in zip code 10036, and work out in zip code 10019. My connection speed regularly drops to 1x or no connection. Sometimes, my phone displays 4G but takes minutes to load Google or return search results.
My associate who sits next to me has the same experience.
I've read in other forums that the Dord Charge seems to have WEAK 4G radio (especially compared with the Thunderbolt). Some suggest there's a firmware issue as well.
I've mentioned this to a tech service rep who confirmed I shouldn't have connection issues in my area. He also recommended shutting dow the phone every two days. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
Also, I've noticed that the battery is draining faster now (after jsut 1 month of use). I usually end up charging my phone at noon at in late afternoon.
I wish I could still return this Droid Charge.

Trouble charging Droid Charge

I can't charge my Charge!
I've had this phone for about a year, and for the past few weeks, when I plug it into the charger, the phone doesn't always "recognize" that it's connected to the charger. Same with the USB to computer, as well as with other chargers. When I plug it in to charge, the phone constantly beeps, indicating that it's connecting and disconnecting every few seconds with the charging device. So, it's not getting a consistent charge and I can't get it up to 100% and the beeping is
Is it the Micro USB port on the droid itself? What can be done? I do not think that I caused this damage...

Hello pru1979,
The low battery beep is certainly an unfavorable sound. I can just about imagine how frustrating it can be to not be able to hear the beep when plugged into the charger. It will be my pleasure to assist you with your Droid Charge connecting properly to the charger. May I ask are you using the original charger and battery that came with the device? Also, is there any physical or liquid damage on the phone? I suggest removing the battery and plugging the device into the charger without the battery installed. If you get an electrical feedback from the device’s screen then the charging port is functional and the issue may be the battery. If you do not get any feedback then the issue could be the charging port. In either case, I’m sure that we have a resolution for you once your provide the results of this testing. I’m looking forward to your next reply.
Thank you…
ArnettH_VZW
VZWSupport
Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport

Droid Charge Signal Strength after FP5 Update

I updated my Droid Charge this morning to FP5 and I noticed that I have half the signal bars that I used to. When I had FP1 and I was home connected to my Network Extender I had 4-5 bars lit up, now with FP5 I only have 2 bars. Anyone else see less bars after the update?

I've also seen this problem since I updated my phone last week.
In my office I always got 5 bars with the occasional 4 bar signal. Now I regularly get 2 bars there with a 3 bar signal once in a while. I checked with other people around me who have Verizon and they are still getting 4-5 bars while I'm standing directly next to them with 2.
I've noticed that when I'm outside in areas where 4+ bars were typical that I'll now get 1-2 and 1 is very common.
I even purchased a network extender for my home almost two months ago because the reception in my house was poor (typically 1-2 bars). That worked perfectly until I updated my phone. Now, I can be 5 feet away from the extender and my phone will suddenly drop to 1 bar for a little while. That never happened before the phone update.
I've also noticed that even when my phone says I have full bars on my network extender I have issues talking on the phone. The call doesn't drop, but the person can't hear me any longer and eventually calls back to try again. This is another problem that never happened while on the network extender prior to this phone update.
I have seen at least one issue where I got a voicemail without my phone ever ringing or reporting a missed call. That was a frequent occurrence at my house when I had poor reception before I got the network extender.
I have noticed that my data connection has been worse and that it at least seems that I'm more frequently in 3G where I would have typically been in 4G. I even had an issue the other day where the phone claimed it was in 4G but it would take several attempts to load any web pages. At that time I was standing next to someone with an IPhone and browsing freely on 3G to the same sites.
Now that my phone is often showing 1-2 bars I'm back to a situation where my battery drains more quickly - battery life was a major problem before I got my network extender. It seems that now the situation is flipped so at home the network extender seems to be working enough for that so the battery doesn't get killed, but when I leave the house I have to charge it midday to keep things running into the evening.
What can be done here? Is there any way to back out of this update?

Does the ipod nano charge quickly when connected to a mac?

hi everyone.
I recently switched from windows to a macbook. i noticed that my ipod nano(second generation) charges quickly when connected to the mac as compared to when i connected it to my pc? is this possible or is there something wrong with my ipod? it is 11 months since i got my nano. kindly help.
this is my first post
Thanks in advance
Naren

I assume you're talking about using the Apple cable with either component or composite cables. On a non-HD TV, the quality is quite good. I'm not sure what you mean about picture size. It doesn't letter box anything, if that's what you mean. Used to do it a lot when I went away for the weekend. It was an easy way to take iTunes rental movies with me and watch them on a big screen. I've never tried with my HD TV because i haven an Apple TV and there's no need.
Best of luck.

The iphone has been acting weird. my iphone doesnt charge whenever it is switched On. When I switch OFF the phone, it charges for 2 mins then comes back On and stops charging. I dont know what the problem is. trust me, the problem isnt from d charger

the iphone has been acting weird. my iphone doesnt charge whenever it is switched On. When I switch OFF the phone, it charges for 2 mins then comes back On and stops charging. I dont know what the problem is. trust me, the problem isnt from d charger. PLS anyone with any solution

@wetdro
If your device has been jailbroken during the warranty, Apple will not service it.
Maybe you missed that in this article:
Inability to apply future software updates: Some unauthorized modifications have caused damage to iOS that is not repairable. This can result in the hacked iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch becoming permanently inoperable when a future Apple-supplied iOS update is installed.
Apple strongly cautions against installing any software that hacks iOS. It is also important to note that unauthorized modification of iOS is a violation of the iOS end-user software license agreement and because of this, Apple may deny service for an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that has installed any unauthorized software.
copied from Unauthorized modification of iOS can cause security vulnerabilities, instability, shortened battery life, and other issu…

Wireless Radio Connection - switches off

My Wireless Radio Connection switches off after about 2-3 minutes. Is there a setting I can adjust to lengthen this amount of time? When it shuts off, all I have to do is FN5 to reconnect but I shouldn't have to do that every 3 minutes. I have a T60. Thank you.

Assuming your're using a version of Windows, use the Device Manager and configure the Advanced Properties
DISABLE /UNCHECK "ALLOW WINDOWS TO TURN OFF DEVICE TO CONSERVE POWER"
Next, ensure all the PowerManager settings are set to a a Max Performance / Vid Presentation Profile but this doesn't necessarily ensure the WiFi NIC could be turned off if you or someone else has tuned the power profiles to disable NIC's after whatever period of time
It doesn't hurt to verify within the BIOS PCI PowerMgmt IS ENABLED and the Smart CPU settings are activated.
If the issue is still occurring then load an alnternate Operating system, Knoppix or SLAX Live BOOT CD's enable the loading and execution of a featured LINUX kernel with driver support for most Thinkpads since it seems te developers of the LIVE CD's use thinkpads themselves or MAC's, it is likely the latest Knoppix distro is compatible with your NIC and observe whether or not the issue still occurs / if so then you can most likely attribute it to an odd hardware issue and you should begin researching whether or not a BIOS upgrade or even Downgrade is a solution.
Before flashing, it is worth taking note of the fact the intermittent power issues seem to be related to your Windows build and you should install a parallel installation of any compatible Windows version then install the barebones necessary drivers to determine if the power issues still occur on a freshly minted version of Windows.
Also, determine whether or not your actual WiFi NIC is flashable, modern network adapaters have increased in complexity especially as a necessity of WOL and the Intel SLM features that more corporate purchasers demand thus NIC's have increased in complexity becoming more like mini VX systems with flashable firmware which may have merit as a solution if you isolate it to your hardware.
Don't just sit there, take a second and use the Kudo's button to compliment the people who help you.

IS THE DROID CHARGE WORTH THE MONEY???

I currently own the original droid and have been researching on my next phone. I have narrowed it down to the Droid Charge or LG Revolution. I leaning towards the Charge. Any suggestion, comments or thoughts.

Hello happy forum members,
I have the Droid Charge & I absolutely LOVE this device. My favorite feature is the 4G mobile hotspot. This feature is currently free until 7/6/11 as a promo. You can connect up to 10 devices to the internet, all with 4G speeds. Also, I love the 8MP camera. The pictures I took on vacation are superb! I think that you will truly enjoy owning this device. Currently the prices is $299.99 with a new 2-yr agreement. I'm not sure what will the price will be during the holidays but this is a device that I couldn't wait to have! You can do some more research on the device as well as read reviews here.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=5642&deviceCategoryId=1
Hope this helps with your decision.

Why is the Droid Charge the most expensive Verizon smartphone at the moment?

why is the Droid Charge the most expensive Verizon smartphone at the moment? (currently $299 on the VZW website)

SandraW, I truly understand your concern with the cost of the Charge. This phone is Brilliant Entertainment. The Droid Charge by Samsung, offers a robust set of entertainment features and represents a high level of mobile intelligence. This phone is awesome and has so many features. I have listed some below along with a link to view this phone is more detail. The cost is based on manufacters cost to make the device and sell it to our company. We do our best to sell the phones for a great cost to our customers and not pay full retail cost if your eligible. Additionally, we always have promotions during the year that provide you with discounts and different options.
Key Features
Verizon 4G LTE Network 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) is the gold standard for wireless technology worldwide. 4G LTE provides significantly increased speeds and reduced lagtime - up to 10x faster than 3G.
4.3" Super AMOLED Plus Screen Take your rightful place as ocular overlord and knock your eyes flat with a screen whose brilliance and color array are anything but.
HTML Web Browser View web pages with a full HTML rich browser.
Front and Rear Cameras Front 1.3 MP camera and rear 8.0 MP camera.
4G LTE Mobile Hotspot
4G LTE Mobile Hotspot allows you to share your compatible device’s 4G connection with up to Ten Wi-Fi enabled devices.
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?action=viewPhoneDetail&item=phoneFirst&selectedPhoneId=5642

Need help with Droid Charge camera shuting off phone

We have two droid charge phones that we got in April on Amazon. We are trying to troubleshoot with Samsung and getting not much help. Phone dies quickly at times, but not other times. It consistently shuts off when taking pictures, though, on both phones. It is clear to us that the phone has a problem because we have two. I've seen two work-arounds. One is getting a bigger battery that requires a new larger phone back. The other is to put the phone in Airplane Mode. Apparently, this problem is due to a "power load" issue. So, the phones are inherently defective.
We like the phones and at brief times we have been fooled into thinking they are working fine... because once in a while the camera works fine. We haven't had any replacement phones because it seems that so many have this issue and therefore, figured what is the point. We would like to know if other Droid Charge cameras don't have this issue because we expect to be able to use the camera. We have 3 little boys and we already have lost pictures from the last day of school because we counted on this phone. Sounds like a small problem until you look at it that way.
Really wish Amazon, Verizon or Samsung could get us a good solution to a seemingly nice phone.

Nolpost and smsmoot, I’m sorry to hear of the issues you are having with the phone shutting off when using the camera. This is no fun! I use my camera often and would hate for it to reboot my phone every time I use it. I can only imagine how frustrating that must be. But don’t worry guys because I’m here to help!
How long have you guys had this issue? Does it happen every time you use the camera? Did you notice this started after the software update? If so, have you performed a hard reset http://bit.ly/w21WpW since the update?
If you have already performed a hard reset and are still experiencing this issue, please send me a DM with your name and mobile number so I can access your account and further assist you.
I look forward to hear from you guys.
John B
Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport

Any Chance Droid Charge (Samsung SCH-I510) Will Get Another OS Update?

I received the Charge, free of Charge (pun intended!) a little over a year ago. They were giving them away for a 2-yr contract renewal, and I bit!
I've had the Charge for approx. 16 months. During that time, I have received 3 OTA updates (FP1, FP5 & FP8). I have also noticed several problems mentioned in these forums already. Most notably, the problem causing me the most grief is when multiple instances of the phone are created (launched by me, after no activity after each app instance). All app instances appear simultaneously, and the poor person on the receiving end of the phone call hears me talking through several phone apps simultaneously ... echoing like mad. Usually, a reboot clears this up.
I should mention that this problem doesn't happen nearly as much since FP8 was pushed. Don't know if that was a coincidence or not. But the problem does still happen occasionally.
I recently had another critical issue happen. All of a sudden, I was getting force closes from many apps simultaneously, including system apps (com.android processes). The phone became unusable. Factory reset didn't resolve the problem. After doing some research, I found that I could push stock software and re-partition the memory space again through ODIN. I did this, and had no success at first because the phone thought I was using a non-stock battery, even though nothing had changed with the battery (stock battery received with the phone). After pulling the battery, and re-installing, and pushing the stock software w/ re-partition (pushed the original EP4D flavor of OS), the phone operated as it did when I first received it. Verizon pushed the "OTA" updates (FP1, FP5 & FP8), and my phone was back to good-as-new performance. Actually, the phone is quite snappy now.
Needless to say, I'm still concerned about the Charge. I am not up for contract renewal until March of 2014, so I'm just planning on doing a factory reset whenever I have these problems.
I recently read an article, stating that a bug was discovered in Feb 2013, which allows many devices made in the last 4 years (since "Donut" flavor of Android) to be susceptible to a bug taking advantage of "Master Key". It claims that a dev could unknowingly push an apk to the Play store, which is infected with this issue. It seems to be a stretch. Here's the URL to the article:
http://tinyurl.com/kj63ae8
I have followed the suggestions outlined in the article, and found that the Samsung droid charge is susceptible. However, I've read a bit on XDA, and found that this is not really a huge problem, as it requires a user to install an infected apk, which doesn't happen all that often. It's a flaw in the OS which bug-devs are not actively taking advantage of, it would seem.
Here's my question, I know the few Droid Charge owners out there are still a bit hopeful that it will get an update to the Jellybean OS. Any chance this is possible? I for one, would love this!
Thanks for your consideration.

Were you trying to say something ArnettH_VZW? Your post under Verizon Wireless Customer Support is blank except for your signature.

Going deaf thanks to my Droid Charge screeching...

Have had my charge for about 4 months now, and off and on get the screeching reported by many Droid Charge owners. At first, assumed it was a new kind of "digital static" associated with the 4G, but have come to find it is far from normal compared to other 4G phones.
Verizon refuses to fix, replace and continues to have me "wipe the phone"...
Just wanted to see how many other Charge owners were experiencing this deafening screeching sound to gather names for the class action lawsuit when we all go deaf from it.
S
For VZW:
Hardware version: i510.06
Model# SCH-I510
Firmware version: 2.3.6 (no updates available)
Kernal Version: 2.6.35.7-FPI
Build # SCH-I510.FPI

I have had the same issue since I bought the phone. My mom has the same phone and the same issues. We can never complete a phone call with each other! Either there is a horrible screeching sound, or one of us can no longer hear or understand the other due to distortion. I've contacted Verizon in store and by phone and they are absolutely no help. They used to have the best customer service and the ability to upgrade when a phone was a piece of crap. The people are perfectly pleasant, but Verizon has not provided the employees with an actual solution. Just a list of "cure-alls" that fix nothing. I may have to look elsewhere next time I get a phone since I have had this phone for over a year and the problem is not resolved. Unfortunate, since I have been with Verizon since 1999.
I'm about ready to chuck my phone out of a window!

Droid Charge 3g 4g connection switching issues

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for