LG VX-8300
Reception
I just upgraded from my (very) old LG 4400 to an 8300 today. I live between two areas (20 miles from one and 50 from another) that are listed by Verizon as EV-DO areas. However, I alternate between 0-1 bars on both the EVDO scale and the other. I tried *228 without any change. I used to get 4-5 bars with the 4400. Any thoughts?
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As stated in many of the reports here. Do NOT go by how many bars you have.
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Can I still get EVDO reception without ANY bars, though. I know other posts have said ignore the bars, but I frequently drop out of EVDO coverage completely and the phone reverts to 1X. I don't use EVDO a lot, but it would be nice. I'm in Southern CT, a pretty well covered area.
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You are obviously on a fringe EVDO area but getting 4 bars on 1X is excellent for voice calls.
You only use the EVDO when you use data.
No other phone will get any different reception and perhaps a fault of this phone is that it gives you too much information.
Here's a fun feature:
Press the Voice command button on the side and when it says: Say a command you should speak:
"Check Status" Listen to the detailed info it gives you.
You only use the EVDO when you use data.
No other phone will get any different reception and perhaps a fault of this phone is that it gives you too much information.
Here's a fun feature:
Press the Voice command button on the side and when it says: Say a command you should speak:
"Check Status" Listen to the detailed info it gives you.
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