Yes static (screeching) is also a problem for me. Phone was fine before update, now at times I get terrible screeching sounds rendering the phone unusable. It seems worse in low signal areas.
I'm running a non-verizon copy of 2.3.6 and I'm having non of the issues people are talking about. Seems to be a issure with VZ's bloatware.
So many of us resisted doing that in anticipation of this update. I wonder if that is why all the reports that snuck out before the release of GB were so positive. I really hope we don't have to resort to technically difficult measures just to get a decently working phone. This update did fix things like the data connection drop for me, but killed my battery life in a big way. It also seems odd that different people have different issues even though the update and carrier service is all the same.
WTTTT wrote:So many of us resisted doing that in anticipation of this update. I wonder if that is why all the reports that snuck out before the release of GB were so positive. I really hope we don't have to resort to technically difficult measures just to get a decently working phone. This update did fix things like the data connection drop for me, but killed my battery life in a big way. It also seems odd that different people have different issues even though the update and carrier service is all the same.
Hmm, that's interesting. I thought I was the only one that seemed to be getting worse battery life. I have an extended battery so with all the other reports of better battery life, I figured I would see the same but that doesn't appear to be the case. out of curiosity, are you using juice defender too? because I'm starting to wonder if it disabling and reenabling the connection over and over again takes more battery life than it does to just leave it running. but I have noticed reduced battery life as well. i wonder if I do somehow need to reset the battery stats (but I'd have to root my phone to do that).
It's possible that they fixed the battery dropout issue by repeatedly polling the data connection until it connects, which would be a lot more resource intensive (in the same way people with 3g were having battery issues with the phone constantly looking for 4g). That might explain the battery loss we're noticing.
DC5,
My battery was at 98% when I did the update. I was not plugged into the charger. My screen brightens is OFF and the other battery saver at the bottom of that same screen is UN-checked. To change brightness I slide my finger across the top of the display.
For those having problems turn your phone off and do 6 BUMP charges in a row and that MIGHT almost reset your battery calc file. If you don't know how to do a BUMP charge search on the word BUMP.
Also, touch the APP Task Manager. Slide your finger from left to right across the row of icons at the top of that screen. Then touch HELP and take heed of those battery saving suggestions.
Whenever you leave an APP if you touch the HOME button the APP remains running but if you touch the GO BACK (u-turn symbol) button the APP is closed so it is not left running in back ground.
Juice Defender did NOT work in my Charge phone. All it did was keep me from connecting to 3G/4G. I un-installed it after 2-3 days and never looked back.
Every once in a while go to Task Manager and see what is running and close them if you are not using them.
JerryF
PS, DC5, Re your post after mine, I agree with you. Also, it is not good to keep WiFi, Mobile Data, and GPS on all the time.
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