My phone won't stay connected to 3g, and 3g is very slow

M y Phone doesn't stay Connected to the Sprint 3G network in a well covered 3G area. And nomatter where i am, if it does connect to 3G, it's extremely slow. I took it to the apple store, and they reinstalled the firmware and OS. I also did a Sprint service update, but it still didn't work. HELP!! Most times it takes 20 mins to DL an app, and up to 10 mins to load a 1 min video on youtube... I know the Sprint service is a little slower than the AT&T i'm used to, but this can't be right...

If both Sprint and Apple have taken steps to fix it and it still doesn't work then you might have a band issue.
There isn't much that can be done if it is a band issue. You may need a new phone, I am unfamiliar with the warranty, but you may want to go back to the Apple store and check on getting a new phone. Who knows, it could be free!

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Sonic... I'm sure it's nothing personal, you'd be surprised at how many computers haven't turned on because the power cord wasn't connected at both ends.
As it appears you're both using Windows XP, my suggestion is this:
Connect the iPod, and quit iTunes if it launches
Click on Start > Run and type compmgmt.msc
In the left-hand column, select Device Manager
in the right-hand column, scroll to Universal Serial Bus controllers
Click the + sign to expand it
Right-click on Apple Mobile Device, and choose uninstall
Then, restart the computer with the iPhone connected
CG

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People
For the past of couple of days the connection with my iMac and Time Capsule has gone askew. The iMac shows the wireless connection at 5GHz with a transmit rate over 200. However, internet is slow and backing up about 300mb is in its 24th hour and it's only reached 180mb.
I don't understand what may have happened. The two machines have been best mates for a long time and now something's gone wrong. The only thing I did a couple of days ago is install the Update for the Apple Magic Mouse.
On the other hand, my MacBook, which also have the Magic Mouse update, has not trouble with internet speed - wireless, once again - and the Time Machine backups are happening without a hitch.
I bit the bullet and turned off the Time Machine and rebooted it. Unfortunately, it's made no difference.
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Both your 5 GHz band and the guest band have the same SSID unless you have assigned separate names to them. I think it's much easier to identify them if they have separate names of your choice.
If you have a separate name for the guest 2.4 GHz band, click on the Airport icon at the top of your screen and then click "Join other network". The 2.4 GHz band should appear as a choice and you can connect to it.
I'm using Leopard, not Snow Leopard so I don't know if things display the same way on our operating system. If you want your computer to connect to a given network:
Click System Preferences, then Network.
Click the AirPort connection on the left and then click the Advanced button at the lower right. You can drag the network that you want your computer to connect to first to the top of the list.

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I just recently purchase an ipad with retina display it is also my first apply product and I am not liking it. First it won't stay connected to my wifi and it won't pair on my nokia N8 phone via bluetooth. Any suggestion? Thanks!

No one from Apple here - this is a user-to-user forum for the Apple Thunderbolt Display. If you don't like your iPad, sell it.
If you want to ask questions about your iPad, go to the iPad community forum.
Clinton

TS1398 My iPhone won't stay connected to my wireless. I have to keep repowering my phone and then it lasts for a few minutes until I have to reboot again. Any ideas? Anyone experienced the same?

My iPhone won't stay connected to my wireless. I have to keep repowering my phone and then it lasts for a few minutes until I have to reboot again. Any ideas? Anyone experienced the same?

HI:
It does not sound like a battery problem.
Try a couple of things:
1. Reset the SMC
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
2. Reset (if you can) the PRAM
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4405
If that does not help, delete the mouse in system preferences, turn it off, restart, and turn the mouse back on.
Barry
P.S. I only needed it once, but I have an old USB mouse in case my Bluetooth one decides to quit.

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Let's check the quality of your connection since signal strength alone does not insure a good connection. The "bars" that you see at the top of the iMac screen are there pretty much for show.
Hold down the option key on the iMac while you click on the Apple icon at the upper left corner of your screen and select System Profiler
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In the window to the right, look for any listings of your wireless network name. You may possibly see two listings for the wireless network name.
We need for you to list the information that you see for Signal / Noise. These will be negative numbers. Post back with your findings and we will continue.
In the meantime, please move any cordless phones that you have or any other electronic devices that are near the iMac as far away as possible from the iMac.
If the iMac is located in a corner or an enclosed area, give it as much room as possible since the wireless antenna is on the back of the iMac and it needs to be able to "see" the room.
Anything that you can do to minimize the number of obstructions like walls or furniture etc between the iMac and the wireless router will help the cause as well.

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valerie101 wrote:
Would like to know from Apple how long until this is fixed.
We're not Apple here, and you would have known that had you read the Terms of Use of this forum. Apple does not, and will not respon to posts here.
We are users here, just like you. We are volunteering our time to help others with technical support problems they may have.
If you would like technical support, please state your problem clearly, succinctly, without ranting and raving, and I'm sure there are many of us that would be more than happy to help you.

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When trying to download apps over 20mb. My iPhone won't stay connected to my wifi it will switch when I connect to the apps store. I had a iPhone 3G now I have a iPhone 4 and both phones did this. Someone please help.

Hi Asdghyvbji!
I have an article for you that should be able to help you troubleshoot this issue:
iOS: Troubleshooting Wi-Fi networks and connections
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1398
You may also need to see this article about wireless interference for further troubleshooting on this issue:
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Potential sources of wireless interference
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1365
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden

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Can you go to the wifi settings and select your network and "forget" that network? Are you on the latest update? What version of iOS are you using?
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I have just switched to the iphone 3G from my Nokia 8800 and the iphone 3G won't stay connected to my Pioneer head unit! It connects OK manually but the "AUTO" connection function on the Pioneer does not work with the Iphone, But it does work with the Nokia OK!!
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Have factory reset the pioneer but no cigar.
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Thanks, Chris

I would try a reset or a restore first. Also, chances are that you paid for your phone using a credit card. Most credit cards give buyer an extra year of warranty protection. If you paid with a credit card and the purchase date is less than two years, call your credit card company and ask if they can pay for the repair.

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