Feech Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I have that feeling as well due to several reports saying it has done nothing for them. It's kinda like the PRL update placebo effect a lot of people get. Sent from a little old Note 2 Then what would be the best test then? In a market that is not as built out yet? Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondays In Flames Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 A lot of this "new update fixing LTE" talk seems to be a lot of speculation. I mean how can you tell the difference between the update fixing things or maybe the network in your area was strengthened. A fix as big as this would not be omitted from the update notes as far as I would know. It seems like people are suffering a placebo effect from the newest update or perhaps wishful thinking. Sent from my rooted LTEVO running CM10. as far as I can tell my phone is actually connecting to lte on its own. I tested out by a confirmed site and the phone connected in less then a couple seconds when I got to the location. If this is just a placebo effect its pretty good. Before it never connected to any lte at all. -Luis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaggrey Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 as far as I can tell my phone is actually connecting to lte on its own. I tested out by a confirmed site and the phone connected in less then a couple seconds when I got to the location. If this is just a placebo effect its pretty good. Before it never connected to any lte at all. -Luis yup same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paynefanbro Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 For me there wasn't any type of placebo effect. My EVO caught on to the weak LTE signal way before my Dad's Galaxy Note 2. After running a few speed tests, I realized I was far from the 4G site, only pulling about 1 Mbps down and my phone switched to 3G which at the time was faster because not only was I 50 feet from the tower, but also because the tower had been 3G NV'd. I think that in this way, the EVO may be better than the other 4G phones. Would you rather have slow 4G or fast 3G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digiblur Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Then what would be the best test then? In a market that is not as built out yet? Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2 In an area where nothing has changed before and after the update. Not sure why y'all get hung up on the built out or not thing. No market will probably ever have 100% coverage for a loonnnggg time. Sent from a little old Note 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkaku Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Loving JB untill i tried to use "fox fi"!!!! Its giving me the error msg like when u try to use the hot spot but its blocked.... With ICS worked like a charm!!!!! posted using J.A.R.V.I.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahal Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) I think the best way to test it would be to take an evo lte and another lte phone and factory reset them both. Then take them to a place with no LTE at all. Next take them to a place with a weak lte signal. Then pay close attention to which connects first. Also note how long and how consistently they stay connected to the weak signal. Sent from my rooted LTEVO running CM10. Edited December 16, 2012 by Shahal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckid Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 No placebo effect for me, I can give you documented areas where the evo did not connect or would not reconnect before the upgrade and is now connecting. Also it will reconnect to LTE where in the past one would have to toggle to get it to connect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digiblur Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 No placebo effect for me, I can give you documented areas where the evo did not connect or would not reconnect before the upgrade and is now connecting. Also it will reconnect to LTE where in the past one would have to toggle to get it to connect. Only thing is you never know a tower could have changed. Only real way would be to take an upgraded EVO, non upgraded one, and S3 and look at all three side by side. Sent from a little old Note 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkaku Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Loving JB untill i tried to use "fox fi"!!!! Its giving me the error msg like when u try to use the hot spot but its blocked.... With ICS worked like a charm!!!!! posted using J.A.R.V.I.S. Any clue anyone??? posted using J.A.R.V.I.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpenceSouth Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Only thing is you never know a tower could have changed. Only real way would be to take an upgraded EVO, non upgraded one, and S3 and look at all three side by side. Sent from a little old Note 2 Would be very interested to see those results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryry4ya Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I trashed my Evo Lte....I have to wait for ruu jellybean leak...not holding my breath Sent from my C925 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckid Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Only thing is you never know a tower could have changed. Only real way would be to take an upgraded EVO, non upgraded one, and S3 and look at all three side by side. Sent from a little old Note 2 Yes, but I don't think they could have upgraded every tower. My customer experience is much better with the upgrade. You can tell me that it is the firmware upgrade that made the difference, and I could not disagree. All I know is I am connecting to 4G and reconnecting to 4G more than I did before the upgrade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kckid Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Would be very interested to see those results. My experience is not tied to 1 tower. I drove around the metro kc area, so it would not have been 1 tower that made the difference. Granted I'm in an area where there are alot of 4G towers. It could be different if the coverage is where the distance between the towers is at the maximum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjrandon Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Actually I dumped CM10 because it's not yet 100% stable. There's nothing wrong with the stock rom. I just read this whole thread to see if anybody went from CM10 back to Sense. I got my answer, but I should have started at the last post and worked backward. I think I'll stick with CM10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkaku Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Felt like it was running a bit buggy... But removed the go launcher and everything.... Except the foxfi app is working A-Ok posted using J.A.R.V.I.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahal Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Actually I dumped CM10 because it's not yet 100% stable. There's nothing wrong with the stock rom. CM10 is pretty stable actually. Deck's build on XDA works really well. Sent from my rooted LTEVO running CM10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjrandon Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Except for the occasional bluetooth hiccups and lost data connectivity when switching between towers. Don't get me wrong, Deck's ROM became more usable for me once he managed to fix the reversed microphone bug that forced you to use only the noise canceling microphone with Google Now. However, bluetooth and mobile connectivity are two big issues CM10 has yet to fully squash on the Evo 4G LTE. IMO, right now for the best Jellybean experience you can't beat a stock ROM. CM10 is pretty stable actually. Deck's build on XDA works really well. Sent from my rooted LTEVO running CM10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlocks Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Since the update scrolling in Chrome has been very laggy, not smooth. I have tried a hard reset and re-installing Chrome but still having the same issues. I am now using the stock browser and its really smooth. Anything else I can try? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tt0h Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Felt like it was running a bit buggy... But removed the go launcher and everything.... Except the foxfi app is working A-Ok posted using J.A.R.V.I.S. The app you are referring to is a work-around app used to bypass Sprint's account restrictions and offerings - and as such it is against the ToS of this site to offer any support. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyroscott Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Felt like it was running a bit buggy... But removed the go launcher and everything.... Except the foxfi app is working A-Ok posted using J.A.R.V.I.S. Any clue anyone??? posted using J.A.R.V.I.S. Loving JB untill i tried to use "fox fi"!!!! Its giving me the error msg like when u try to use the hot spot but its blocked.... With ICS worked like a charm!!!!! posted using J.A.R.V.I.S. Discussing apps that circumvent Sprint's control of tethering is prohibited in the site rules. I expect all conversation regarding this matter to cease or there will be disciplinary action. Illegal, Unethical or Violative Content. It is not permissible to post content that helps to encourage or facilitate the breaking of, or circumvention of, laws, statutes, Terms & Conditions of U.S. domestic governments, companies or organizations. Some examples would include instruction how to break the law, evade law enforcement or how to bypass wireless companies network management controls. Edit: I see tt0h beat me to it... now that is good peer moderation 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpenceSouth Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Since the update scrolling in Chrome has been very laggy, not smooth. I have tried a hard reset and re-installing Chrome but still having the same issues. I am now using the stock browser and its really smooth. Anything else I can try? Hmmm, Chrome has been flawless for me. Clear the cache and turn on Forced 2D rendering in the Developers settings and see if that helps any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Slaughter Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I have that feeling as well due to several reports saying it has done nothing for them. It's kinda like the PRL update placebo effect a lot of people get. Sent from a little old Note 2 Well FWIW I had someone post saying they took their EVO on stock JB and their GF's EVO on stock ICS and the JB device picked up LTE while the other sat on 3G and had to airplane toggle to get LTE I believe... Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerage Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 For me I've noticed 4G picking up a lot quicker. Was just up through Topeka and Manhattan. I still don't think my EVO LTE holds it quite as long as the S3 does but once coverage improves every where it should be fine for me until my next upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digiblur Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Well FWIW I had someone post saying they took their EVO on stock JB and their GF's EVO on stock ICS and the JB device picked up LTE while the other sat on 3G and had to airplane toggle to get LTE I believe... Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2 That is very good to hear! Thanks. Sent from a little old Note 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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