Lenovo P780 - very weak network signal

very low/weak signal. always no network signal even in 3G COVERAGE. SOME area can reach 1 or 2 bar signal, but other phone with same network and same place got 3G and full signal. I had install signal booster, but nothing was changed. Thanks.
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Hi, I have the same problem as well. I bought this phone from Malaysia, from a shopping outlet (Txxxx) and I am sure that it is original set with warranty. I use 2 SIMs, since it is dual SIM, dual standy but 1 pass then I can configure 1 SIM for data plan whereas another is for call and sms. It is cheaper for me. Both of the SIMs are from the same service provider. All of the time, SIM2 will lose connection when the signal is low (rural area, office area), it become "X". Then for sure it is not service provider problem as SIM1 is OK. I guess SIM1 has higher priority than SIM2. What I have to do to enable back SIM2 by turning off SIM1 and SIM2 in Settings then turn on SIM2 then SIM1. But once I turn off SIM1 (plane/flight mode), I can see that SIM2 is back to normal. The signal bar is full. I just guess that both SIMs might be fighting resources when signal is low and SIM2 will always lose out.Hi arj99, you are using1 SIM or dual SIM as I think might want to switch back to use 1 SIM only.It would be nice if there is a solution from Lenovo on as if a phone cant make call then it is kind of stupid as this is the basic requirement of a phone.

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h_seagull wrote:
Hi
I am trying to record a voiceover using a Sennheiser camera mic straight in to the mic input on my MacBook Pro, using Logic Express 7.
I've definitely got the right driver, input etc as it is recording and sounds ok-ish. The problem is it is very quiet and I get absolutely no visual 'soundwave' to see, which makes it much harder to edit.
Can anyone suggest how I can get a stronger signal? It's a really decent mic and I'm talking straight into it!
Cheers
Hx
You have a problem regarding understanding what a LINE LEVEL vs a MIC LEVEL input is.
Your microphone, is, appropriately, MIC LEVEL output.
Your Mac's inut is LINE LEVEL.
In order for your mic to be at the right level, you have to use a preamplifier between the mic and the input, to bring the level up to the right amount.
Cheers

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