LG VX-6100's signal
The last post questioned the signal strength of LG's VX-6100 phone. I'd like to know what owners of that phone think of its ability to capture and hold a signal, especially in comparison with other Verizon phones, trimode or digital.
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Looks great on paper, but I had it and returned it. I thought it was just an unusable phone. I used it throughout northern and central NJ and midtown Manhattan (wall to wall native VZW 1x coverage) and found the following:
- Signal indicator would fluctuate from 5 to 0 bars while sitting on my desk in view of a tower. (Yeah, the number of bars are only a general indicator of signal strength, but they were absolutely meaningless on this phone).
- Dropped calls all over the place.
- All of a sudden, the other party would not be able to hear me.
- Choppy audio.
- Coming out of the subway or when removed from the metal safe deposit locker at my gym, the phone would not regain digital service. It would recover to analog but I could...
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- Signal indicator would fluctuate from 5 to 0 bars while sitting on my desk in view of a tower. (Yeah, the number of bars are only a general indicator of signal strength, but they were absolutely meaningless on this phone).
- Dropped calls all over the place.
- All of a sudden, the other party would not be able to hear me.
- Choppy audio.
- Coming out of the subway or when removed from the metal safe deposit locker at my gym, the phone would not regain digital service. It would recover to analog but I could...
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what if it's past the 15 days? i have most of your symptoms. will they fix it for me if there is an upgrade available, or will they replace it for another model if they say there is nothing they can do to fix the symptoms? thanks.
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I honestly don't know. Verizon takes the stand that there is nothing wrong with this phone, so be prepared for a fight. It was a tech from LG's CS number that advised me to return it while I was within 15 days because he couldn't assure me that firmware update was going to address it and didn't want me to be stuck with it. Good call on his part...
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jagolden said:
I honestly don't know. Verizon takes the stand that there is nothing wrong with this phone, so be prepared for a fight. It was a tech from LG's CS number that advised me to return it while I was within 15 days because he couldn't assure me that firmware update was going to address it and didn't want me to be stuck with it. Good call on his part...
yep, exactly what i figured. i have to find a way to prove to them that there are problems with it. thanks for the reply.
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Interesting. I have the 4400 and am happy with it. My NE2 is coming up, so I'm starting to look at what is out there. On paper, the 6100 seems to have the features I want. I wonder if others have had your experience with poor reception quality in the 6100. Does anyone have anything to add to this?
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Keep your 4400 till it does not work anymore, when that happens, look on ebay for a new one. Verizon needs to bring that phone back, or LG if they dont make it anymore. This is the way it always goes, when they make a phone that actually works, they get rid of it, makes me wander if there is a reason for this..But anyway, keep that great 4400 as long as you can, you cant find a better phone, most verizon stores will tell you that the 4400 was one of their best phones and wish it was back.
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I'm glad i'm not the only one here who actually experienced this signal fluctuation problems. I've posted a bunch of times about this issue before. The LG 6100 phone is CRAP, plain and simple. FOr those who brags about this phone being much better than the moto v265 (there's quite a few), wait a few months and I bet you'll hate it for the same reasons mentioned by 'jagolden'. Stay away from all LG phones. I don't care if they have the best camera, screen, ringtones, if I can't use it as a phone, it's USELESS. Go with a MOTO if what you care most is RECEPTION. Otherwise, get a digital camera if pictures are what matters. If it's ringtones and mp3, get an iPod instead.
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Yeah, apparently the 6100 has a lot of problems, especially in weaker signal areas. Many folks have been complaining about that, plus the 'volume bug' the phone had early on was pretty inexcusable. LG definitely shot themselves in the foot on that one.
But *all* LGs bad? Dunno 'bout that... the VX-7000 is a highly regarded and well-reviewed phone. Maybe LG just can't do trimode well.
I prefer Samsungs and Motos myself (now that my friend has a V265 that's doing well for her), but I'm not going to rule out LGs entirely. Though after hearing about everyone's probs with the 6100, I'm certainly going to be more careful around them.
But *all* LGs bad? Dunno 'bout that... the VX-7000 is a highly regarded and well-reviewed phone. Maybe LG just can't do trimode well.
I prefer Samsungs and Motos myself (now that my friend has a V265 that's doing well for her), but I'm not going to rule out LGs entirely. Though after hearing about everyone's probs with the 6100, I'm certainly going to be more careful around them.
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I agree with Jakes comment:
My LG Vx7000 has been flawless for me in terms of signal and sound quality. I had the same exact problems with my "beloved.....NOT" Motorola T-730. It would go analog for no reason, you'd have to power cycle it to get it back to digital, I would drop calls frequently in my home for no reason. Now with my VX-7000 none of this happens and I welcome the change from my bad experience with Motorola. There's going to be something quirky with all phones and brands so the poster previous to your said to "stay away from all LG phones" was a bit too jaded in his/her comment.
My LG Vx7000 has been flawless for me in terms of signal and sound quality. I had the same exact problems with my "beloved.....NOT" Motorola T-730. It would go analog for no reason, you'd have to power cycle it to get it back to digital, I would drop calls frequently in my home for no reason. Now with my VX-7000 none of this happens and I welcome the change from my bad experience with Motorola. There's going to be something quirky with all phones and brands so the poster previous to your said to "stay away from all LG phones" was a bit too jaded in his/her comment.
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This is kind of interesting as I have had absolutely no problems with this phone (I've had the firmware update done).
I live in Omaha and travel to Lincoln (there's no Verizon service in Lincoln) quite a bit and I've never had trouble with "Extended Network" service there, volume or calls in low signal areas between the two cities.
I live in Omaha and travel to Lincoln (there's no Verizon service in Lincoln) quite a bit and I've never had trouble with "Extended Network" service there, volume or calls in low signal areas between the two cities.
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howardk111 said:A Verizon rep friend of mine has the 6100...with no reports of poor RF. In fact, it holds a signal quite well.
The last post questioned the signal strength of LG's VX-6100 phone. I'd like to know what owners of that phone think of its ability to capture and hold a signal, especially in comparison with other Verizon phones, trimode or digital.
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