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Blackberry Tour Signal Issues ?
jdimitriou
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‎08-19-2009 09:20 PM

Have the Blackberry Tour and noticed that the phone has a problem holding a signal - even when you are in a strong signal area.  If you watch the signal strenght indicator, it keeps fluctuating from 1X to 1XEV and from 1 to 4 bars of signal.  Also while in Europe and using international access, this was also the case and I often was unable to answer the phone when I received a call.  It would just disconnect.  Although while international, I was able to place calls without a problem.

 

 

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clownin72
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‎08-20-2009 11:29 AM
Mine is doing the same thing as well but has been stayin locked to 1XEV most the time but even with no bars showin data and everything still works most of that time. Hopefully its a software issue that will be fixed with an OS update
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jdimitriou
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‎08-20-2009 12:11 PM

Thanks for the reply.

 

I heard the storm had the same issues but was fixed with an upgrade.  I would think they would have resolved something like this before they released the Tour !  :smileyindifferent: Let's see if they do.

 

Any word on a software upgrade yet ?

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clownin72
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‎08-20-2009 09:08 PM
well thats at least a lil reassuring to know its most likely a software fix and not a phone issue. I have been seeing rumors about the os update popping up so it shouldnt be much longer
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travl3820
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‎08-21-2009 01:49 PM

I just posted a thread regarding total inability to get a call made out in Chandler (three days running), even with full 5 bar signal.   Verizon's message simply wanted to transfer me to an operator who would accept my credit card so I could make the call?????   (I have a nationwide roaming plan).  

 

I do also see the wavy signal - really quite often!!!   We all need that OS update immediately!

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XtremeBerry
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‎08-21-2009 07:39 PM

Menu button>manage connections>mobile Network options>Network technology > 1XEV

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jdimitriou
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‎08-21-2009 09:26 PM

Thanks.. been there.. done that... still same....... its a software glitch...

 

Thanks for the repy....

:smileyvery-happy: 

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jdimitriou
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‎08-21-2009 09:28 PM

By the way.. NOT SOLVED.. just clicked the wrong button !!!

:smileymad: 

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XtremeBerry
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‎08-24-2009 04:54 PM

Doubt its an OS issue. I saw it once made sure I was running 1XEV only and did a *228 option 2 and have not had it since.

 

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PalmHarbor
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‎08-30-2009 11:15 PM

I believe it is not your phone but the network. They switched their cell tower frequencies last month to accommodate Altel customers and after having 2 years of problem free signals I have been dropping calls in an area where I never had any problems.  

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