Problems with wifi - Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers

Did someone have problems with the wifi or just me? when i connect at my wifi it is so slow but in other devices it goes faster also in pc. i dont know if its just my phone or all motog8plus y reinstalled firmware 3 times and fix it 1 month maybe, then it come back to fail

Also have this slow to connect over my wifi I have an old Xiaomi phone that does it reliably much quicker and without fail.

dohouch said:
Also have this slow to connect over my wifi I have an old Xiaomi phone that does it reliably much quicker and without fail.
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I have the same problem and it took me some weeks to figure it out. The problem is the interference with the Bluetooth!
When I turn off bt, the wifi works properly at a decent speed. If bt is on, the wifi speed is below 1Mbps. I am facing this problem since June, I don't remember if I got a system update.
I don't know if it is a hw or sw bug

balu94 said:
The problem is the interference with the Bluetooth!
When I turn off bt,
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Funny, figured the same thing out today , if bt is off, then WiFi connects much quicker

balu94 said:
I have the same problem and it took me some weeks to figure it out. The problem is the interference with the Bluetooth!
When I turn off bt, the wifi works properly at a decent speed. If bt is on, the wifi speed is below 1Mbps. I am facing this problem since June, I don't remember if I got a system update.
I don't know if it is a hw or sw bug
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I have always off bt , I don't know if I've already gotten used to the fast Internet on my PC and I feel too slow on my cell phone

dohouch said:
Funny, figured the same thing out today , if bt is off, then WiFi connects much quicker
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[update] the problem is still present in Android 10 but now is much much more usable.

balu94 said:
[update] the problem is still present in Android 10 but now is much much more usable.
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Hi, I have the same problem,
that in my case causes a very poor quality of video chats when using the WiFi connection, in fact it seems like Hangout/WA viedo/audio makes a small pause every 3/4 seconds, that is very disappointing.
It seems that Andorid 10 is a bit better, but the "disabling BT" workaround does not work anymore in Android 10 and the the nasty "pause" remains there.
This is my post in the support forum:
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g...ality-Moto-G8-Plus/m-p/5023887?page=4#5173977
There are alto threads about the wifi/BT interaction problems, and it seems very disappointing for me that Motorola has not fixed this base functionality. Not being able to have a decent Videochat thru Wifi in 2020 with modern phone is IMHO unacceptable.
https://forums.lenovo.com/searchpage/tab/posts?fid=2893&q=wifi+problem
Have you found other workorunds, are there any fix/custom ROM withour this issue?
It looks like they are trying only to make me wait for a "never coming" solution , perhaps you can also report in these threads...
Regards

FabianoT said:
Hi, I have the same problem,
that in my case causes a very poor quality of video chats when using the WiFi connection, in fact it seems like Hangout/WA viedo/audio makes a small pause every 3/4 seconds, that is very disappointing.
It seems that Andorid 10 is a bit better, but the "disabling BT" workaround does not work anymore in Android 10 and the the nasty "pause" remains there.
This is my post in the support forum:
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/moto-g...ality-Moto-G8-Plus/m-p/5023887?page=4#5173977
There are alto threads about the wifi/BT interaction problems, and it seems very disappointing for me that Motorola has not fixed this base functionality. Not being able to have a decent Videochat thru Wifi in 2020 with modern phone is IMHO unacceptable.
https://forums.lenovo.com/searchpage/tab/posts?fid=2893&q=wifi+problem
Have you found other workorunds, are there any fix/custom ROM withour this issue?
It looks like they are trying only to make me wait for a "never coming" solution , perhaps you can also report in these threads...
Regards
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No news, but with android 10 this issue is negligible for me... I make video calls with wifi with no big problems. I have already posted the problem in lenovo forum ( https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-G...eed-and-ping-jumps/m-p/4633817?page=2#5104699 )

balu94 said:
No news, but with android 10 this issue is negligible for me... I make video calls with wifi with no big problems. I have already posted the problem in lenovo forum ( https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-G...eed-and-ping-jumps/m-p/4633817?page=2#5104699 )
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Hi,
But you have BT disabled? Or not? And what about your download speed..is back to normality with both Wifi-BT activated?
Thank you for replying, regards..

FabianoT said:
Hi,
But you have BT disabled? Or not? And what about your download speed..is back to normality with both Wifi-BT activated?
Thank you for replying, regards..
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The problem is still present. With bt ON the speed is 1/3 than with bt OFF. (5Mbps vs 15Mbps)
In any case, at the moment, 5Mbps are sufficient to do what I do with a phone.

balu94 said:
The problem is still present. With bt ON the speed is 1/3 than with bt OFF. (5Mbps vs 15Mbps)
In any case, at the moment, 5Mbps are sufficient to do what I do with a phone.
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Thank you balu94, it is quite interesting that you have no periodic (very regular 2-4 sec) "hiccups" in the video call , I'll try with a new hard-reset (attempted only when Android 9). [it is my father's phone and he needs it, or I think I had it sent back to Amazon when I noticed the problem],
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Kingzone K1 Turbo / K1S Video Review - MT6592 - NFC - Wireless Charging

Hi guys
I just got this phone and I wanted to share this with you:
Specs:
5.5" inch capacitive 5-Point Multi Touch Screen
Display 1920x1080 pixel Full HD resolution, IPS-Display, LTPS-technology
CPU: MTK6592 true octa-core @1.7GHz
GPU: Mali 450-MP
Android 4.2.x Jelly Bean
2GB RAM / 16GB of internal memory / TF-card support
Quadband, unlocked, 3G / UMTS / HSDPA+ / WCDMA
Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, g-sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, magnetic field sensor, gyro sensor, notification LED
OTG - USB on the go
NFC - Near Field Communication
Air Gesture Control
Wireless charging (with smart cover)
OTA - Over the Air firmware updates
Main camera: 14MP output ,autofocus, LED flash, F2.2
Front camera: 8MP output , autofocus, F.2.4
Dual Sim - Dual Standby (regular size and Micro Sim)
More pictures to be found here: http://colonelzap.blogspot.de/2014/05/kingzone-k1-turbo-video-review-mt6592.html
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
I get this, too. The metal chassis feels premium. A little bit expensive though.
I too received mine last week.
overall this is a really good phone , nicely built , beautifull full hd screen , very fast.
only negative point , but i don't know if this come from my unit or if its general issue from this phone,
the WIFI and Bluetooth signal are weaker than my other phone ( Samsung Omnia 7 / Sony XPERIA U )
if i stand in my rooter room i got no problem , but if i go in my kitchen , i lose signal while the 2 other phone have very low but some signal still.
And about bluetooth , when i connect my audio headset , and put the phone in my pocket it sometimes disconnect when i turn my head in the opposite direction of my holster .
that never happended with my Omnia7.
Actually i can live w/o bluetooth but the WIFI signal at my job is low in my office as being far from rooter and i get trouble connecting
Can you guys test your WIFI and bluetooth signal ? against other smartphone ?
everything is just works fine , only we need custom roms
platypus2308 said:
And about bluetooth , when i connect my audio headset , and put the phone in my pocket it sometimes disconnect when i turn my head in the opposite direction of my holster .
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AFAIK every Mediatek phone with Android 4.2.2 suffers from that issue. Might be better with the upcoming 4.4 ... hopefully.
Ulster94 said:
AFAIK every Mediatek phone with Android 4.2.2 suffers from that issue. Might be better with the upcoming 4.4 ... hopefully.
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this phone runs android 4.3.9 but it might be the same . i hope it software or firmware related .
i contacted the shop but i doubt they will do anything as it does works but the signal is just a bit weak IMHO.
and i guess the chip is the same for bluetooth and wifi ... so same problem.
edit: made a picture but can't link it here due to being newbie
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this phone runs android 4.3.9 but it might be the same .
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It definitely does NOT run on Android 4.3.9, an Android version like that does not exist!
As I said in my video, I am sure it runs on 4.2.x, probably 4.2.2
I also don't have any problems with Wifi at all, with MY setup, this phone has a very powerful wifi reception, a LOT better than most of the other phones I had so far
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It definitely does NOT run on Android 4.3.9, an Android version like that does not exist!
As I said in my video, I am sure it runs on 4.2.x, probably 4.2.2
I also don't have any problems with Wifi at all, with MY setup, this phone has a very powerful wifi reception, a LOT better than most of the other phones I had so far
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well i received a message from the shop this morning to send the device back.
guess i'll send it back as it seems my device is faulty.
As ColonelZap wrote - it is definitively Android 4.2.2 and not 4.3.9. There are currently no drivers from Mediatek for Android 4.3.x.
I have two other phones with a Mediatek cpu and both have the same BT issues like the K1, not with a headset (never tried) but with car connections (different cars verified). Establishing a connection is never an issue but any transmission is interrupted. Sometimes earlier sometimes later (1 min upto 5 min.)
But the WLAN connection of my K1 is pretty fine.So maybe your device has a hardware issue in addition.
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But the WLAN connection of my K1 is pretty fine.So maybe your device has a hardware issue in addition.
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yeah , i think that too , but what worries me is that the WIFI does works , just not so well , so i hope they don't send the same unit again...
well i will write down the serial number and IMEI and see
thanks for the feedback guys.
Just ordered this phone, i hopes everything runs well, waiting for another review or issues of the batteries, gps and etc?
@colonel zap can you share with us what you are doing with this phone until it's so powerful like that?
Thanx in advance :good:
maxilimian said:
@colonel zap can you share with us what you are doing with this phone until it's so powerful like that?
Thanx in advance :good:
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What am I doing with this phone? Not much, so far I only "tested" it
I made a little "update" video:
And I also uploaded a few camera test pictures on my blog:
http://colonelzap.blogspot.de/2014/05/kingzone-k1-turbo-video-review-mt6592.html
terrible phone call quality
Hello I had 6 chinese MTK phones in the past 3 years. This one has the best build quality. Howeve it has ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE voice/call quality, the other side can hardly understand me over all the humming, hissing, parts of words missing. So far I have not been able to complete a single phone call without the óther person saying "I can hardly understand you and what is all the noise and humming" This occurs in areas with very strong signal and gets even worse with weaker signal. It is impossible to make the phone call with less than 4 signal bars out of 5.
So far terrible experience at this price.
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maxilimian said:
Just ordered this phone, i hopes everything runs well, waiting for another review or issues of the batteries, gps and etc?
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GPS locks fast and has strong reception - NO GLONAS SUPPORT (or at least during the testing I did not receive a single GLONASS sattelite) contrary to what is sometimes mentioned on certain chinese sites.
With 1-2 phone calls, hour of wifi and hour od GPS battery has about 40% at the end of the day.
tomisdn said:
Howeve it has ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE voice/call quality, the other side can hardly understand me over all the humming, hissing, parts of words missing.
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Are you sure your microphone is o.k.? Have you tested a voice recorder? So far nobody I had on the phone has complained to me that they can't hear me well?!?
ColonelZap said:
Are you sure your microphone is o.k.? Have you tested a voice recorder? So far nobody I had on the phone has complained to me that they can't hear me well?!?
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Voice recorder as well as VOIP (Skype test service). Standard and OK sound quality.
Only occurs during phone calls. I have not yet had one without the person saying he/she can't hear me well or at all...
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Voice recorder as well as VOIP (Skype test service). Standard and OK sound quality.
Only occurs during phone calls. I have not yet had one without the person saying he/she can't hear me well or at all...
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I only made a couple of phone calls so far and for "testing purposes" I always leave myself a message on my machine, sound quality was just fine! My service provider operates on GSM1800 (eplus Germany).
ColonelZap said:
I only made a couple of phone calls so far and for "testing purposes" I always leave myself a message on my machine, sound quality was just fine! My service provider operates on GSM1800 (eplus Germany).
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This is clearly related to the HW/FW of this one phone. It occured right out-of-box during first call and persisted ever since. It is not related to the GSM signal, location, provider (tested 2 different providers), contact I am calling.... Second phone I have in identical situation work jsut OK.
Not saying this affects all units, just sayng to be careful when buying.
Support from Kingzone is ZERO (sent 3 requests for advice and/or firmware file to try reflash)
If someone finds or gathers stock ROM let me know.
Tomas
I made some sample camera pictures:
Does anybody in the USA have this phone? If so, what service are you using it on and what kind of data speeds are you seeing?
ColonelZap said:
What am I doing with this phone? Not much, so far I only "tested" it
I made a little "update" video:
And I also uploaded a few camera test pictures on my blog:
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Already watch it before posting so you only root it?hehe
Waiting for availability of the cwm or twrp that might works?
tomisdn said:
Hello I had 6 chinese MTK phones in the past 3 years. This one has the best build quality. Howeve it has ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE voice/call quality, the other side can hardly understand me over all the humming, hissing, parts of words missing. So far I have not been able to complete a single phone call without the óther person saying "I can hardly understand you and what is all the noise and humming" This occurs in areas with very strong signal and gets even worse with weaker signal. It is impossible to make the phone call with less than 4 signal bars out of 5.
So far terrible experience at this price.
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GPS locks fast and has strong reception - NO GLONAS SUPPORT (or at least during the testing I did not receive a single GLONASS sattelite) contrary to what is sometimes mentioned on certain chinese sites.
With 1-2 phone calls, hour of wifi and hour od GPS battery has about 40% at the end of the day.
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A-GPS support? wondering the battery durability with the 3G signal on the whole days ...
tomisdn said:
This is clearly related to the HW/FW of this one phone. It occured right out-of-box during first call and persisted ever since. It is not related to the GSM signal, location, provider (tested 2 different providers), contact I am calling.... Second phone I have in identical situation work jsut OK.
Not saying this affects all units, just sayng to be careful when buying.
Support from Kingzone is ZERO (sent 3 requests for advice and/or firmware file to try reflash)
If someone finds or gathers stock ROM let me know.
Tomas
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Wow i think it's hardware problem if colonel zap or other didn't have the same problem, or maybe the problem is with another person phone/provider which made a call with you? since you didn't have problem hearing the calls from her/him?
Ulster94 said:
As ColonelZap wrote - it is definitively Android 4.2.2 and not 4.3.9. There are currently no drivers from Mediatek for Android 4.3.x.
I have two other phones with a Mediatek cpu and both have the same BT issues like the K1, not with a headset (never tried) but with car connections (different cars verified). Establishing a connection is never an issue but any transmission is interrupted. Sometimes earlier sometimes later (1 min upto 5 min.)
But the WLAN connection of my K1 is pretty fine.So maybe your device has a hardware issue in addition.
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I found the articles on another sites, that i think JB 4.3.9 is somekind of CusROM called Ali Cloud OS .. similar thing like AMIGO OS JB ?

SW2 and lollipop battery drain

I am causing battery drain after upgrading my phone to Android 5.0.2 - Nameless for Oppo Find 7.
My battery life shrinks from 2-3 days to 1.
I have actually mentioned much faster reaction, but battery life is on the edge of acceptance.
Do you have any idea, or similar experience?
Thanks a lot.
-Jan
jan.stanicek said:
Do you have any idea, or similar experience?
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I have the same, less than a day on CM12 after 2 on KK. Bluetooth is screwed on CM12 for Togari though, I'm sure it'll improve once they fix it... Is bluetooth dodgy for your phone too?
What you mean - dodgy? Bluetooth works fine - with hands free at least. Even SW2 has much faster responses from phone comparing to previous Android versions.
I will ask creators of Nameless ROM then...
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What you mean - dodgy? Bluetooth works fine - with hands free at least.
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Bluetooth on mine stops working from time to time, and frequently needs a phone reboot to get bt audio working. As I say, that may be limited to the specific phone model.
Mine BT is quite stable - i have asked in forum here - http://www.oppoforums.com/threads/5-x-namelessrom-all-variants.22451/page-204#post-327785 . So lets see, whether someone pick up the topic ...

Weak Bluetooth?

Anybody else experiencing a weak bluetooth connection with the S6? I'm losing the connection with my Garmin Vivosmart in places I've had no problem connecting with other devices. I'm curious about other's experiences on this as a search hasn't turned up much yet.
I have noticed this as well. I could walk pretty far away from my S4 before it would drop. With this S6, I only get a few feet away before audio gives out. Doesn't disconnect, just loses audio.
Also, random loss of audio from time to time, even when the phone is right next to my head.
Yeah I've noticed the same thing with my S6. At work I don't always keep my phone on me and with my M8 I could walk around the whole building without my G Watch disconnecting and with my S6 I can only get a few feet away before the connection drops.
Yes happening with my moto 360 it is annoying and hopefully will be fixed soon
Haven't had any disconnect issues, but for some reason connecting to my car stereo has been a nightmare. It takes like 5 tries before it actually connects.
Galaxy S6 (Verizon)
sd0070 said:
Haven't had any disconnect issues, but for some reason connecting to my car stereo has been a nightmare. It takes like 5 tries before it actually connects.
Galaxy S6 (Verizon)
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I'm having issues with my car bluetooth too. It works fine initially, but every couple of days I have to delete my phone and re-pair it for it to connect again.
grim281 said:
I'm having issues with my car bluetooth too. It works fine initially, but every couple of days I have to delete my phone and re-pair it for it to connect again.
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Same here, takes me 3 or 4 times to try to bluetooth sync with ford sync system. Yesterday it would sync then play for 30 seconds and pause play back. I don't know if its the phone or lollipop as alot of the problems I see are also happening on my nexus 9.
I'm getting sent a new one since I've been having these problems
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sleightofhandus said:
Same here, takes me 3 or 4 times to try to bluetooth sync with ford sync system. Yesterday it would sync then play for 30 seconds and pause play back. I don't know if its the phone or lollipop as alot of the problems I see are also happening on my nexus 9.
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I had Bluetooth issues on an old phone, and when I flashed different roms the issues were fixed. This leads me to believe that it's software related
Galaxy S6 (Verizon)
iowabowtech said:
Anybody else experiencing a weak bluetooth connection with the S6? I'm losing the connection with my Garmin Vivosmart in places I've had no problem connecting with other devices. I'm curious about other's experiences on this as a search hasn't turned up much yet.
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Identical experience. With my S4 and my Nexus 9 I was able to literally get to the edge of my large yard before losing connection with my Vivosmart. Now I can't leave the room since getting my S6. I hope it's software and we can somehow change it, because it's ridiculously bad. I also have had to turn my BT off and back on three times this week because it would crash and refuse to talk to either my Vivosmart or my car. As soon as I toggle the BT on the phone it reconnects to everything. Seems to be triggered by starting my car (i.e. the BT car interface becomes available.) Never had either problem with the S4.
lilshooter said:
I'm getting sent a new one since I've been having these problems
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Since so many people are having this problem, it's probably phone related and not just an isolated incident.
cybermage1 said:
Identical experience. With my S4 and my Nexus 9 I was able to literally get to the edge of my large yard before losing connection with my Vivosmart. Now I can't leave the room since getting my S6.
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Yeah this is one of my only remaining complaints about the device. I can't use my Vivosmart for sleep tracking anymore...it disconnects/reconnects way too many times and the persistent vibes wake me up.
So honest question...let's assume it is fixable by software tweaks. What's the fix in that scenario? Reroute more power to bluetooth radio? Other?
iowabowtech said:
So honest question...let's assume it is fixable by software tweaks. What's the fix in that scenario? Reroute more power to bluetooth radio? Other?
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Well I've seen a lot of threads online for other devices where an Android update affected bluetooth range. Obviously there's some sort of software control for this. I'm rooted, and I'm willing to try some things but I don't know where to begin. I'm not an OS / Kernel guy.
i wonder if its what it is connecting to as well as a problem with S6? i have the Motorola Buds headset and it has worked as expected giving me about 100 foot range when talking on it. i also have a 2013 Ram truck with Uconnect and have not had any issues and it connects right away and reads my text etc.. as it was doing with my Note 3 and ATIV.
i havent tried other devices but have a few like a speaker and will see as i use them if i have issues.
Haven't messed with Bluetooth that much on this phone, but I think wifi is a bit weak
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I've had Bluetooth issues. Seems really short range.
Wifi is about the same as my LG G2, but BT is about half as far. I used to be able to get around 15m at work (lots of shelving) but now I'm lucky to get 5m before hearing static and starting to cut out. Sucks because BT is my main source of music at work.
Anybody had better luck after applying the new ota?

Bluetooth Audio Stutter

Please please help me - this is driving me nuts...
When playing back audio 90% of the time i will get an awful stuttering... it seems fine if i use wired audio
Sometimes it will work just fine, but most of the time it's really bad
I found somewhere online that seemed to link it to wifi scanning - i tried turning this off and it worked briefly, but then was back to how it was
Also, should probably add, it doesnt seem to matter what app I use - tried Spotify / Deezer / Google Music - all downloaded music
Any ideas?
Try to turn of bluetooth scanning. Go to Settings-> Location-> 3 dots
Furtzy said:
Try to turn of bluetooth scanning. Go to Settings-> Location-> 3 dots
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Only tested for a couple of mins (as at my desk), but i think you may have solved it!!
Will update if i spot this issue again in real usage!!
vaderag said:
Only tested for a couple of mins (as at my desk), but i think you may have solved it!!
Will update if i spot this issue again in real usage!!
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It doesn't. My location scanning is off from day one. Bt still stutters every once in a while.
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millicent said:
It doesn't. My location scanning is off from day one. Bt still stutters every once in a while.
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Darn
So guessing there isn't a solution out there then?
There is a talk.sonymobile.com z5 suite thread on this issue, you might want to follow up hoping for a permanent fix. There are several more or less temporary solutions in the vein of just rebooting, rebooting to safe mode and back, or just clear all apps cache. Few questions for you, is it only aptx headphones or speakers with this issue or even regular bt? Is the stuttering new to MM or was it already in LP too?
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Phone is brand new so only ever used on MM
Rebooting fixed very briefly.
Headphones are not aptx to my knowledge - they were fairly cheap from Amazon, but worked absolutely fine on my last phone, so I know it's not them...
Well, on train now and apart from some very minor stutters (which are barely noticeable) this solution has fixed the issue!
Massive thanks for the suggestion and help!
Turning off location scanning (mine was never on) doesn't help me. I thought the last MM patch fixed it, but I was wrong. Also, I'm having a problem now where devices will connect, but I will simply not get any audio through those devices. I have to reboot the phone for it to work. I've already posted in sonymobile, but this'll do it. Anyone want to buy a mint condition green Z5?
So I maybe spoke too soon. It is definitely better, but not perfect... Def got a few serious crackles on the way home. I can probably live with it if it stays like this tho
The real solution is to keep posting on that relevant sonymobile thread and thus let Sony know we're not happy with this ongoing issue.
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Yep, def not fixed. Certainly miles better tho.
It's weird - it sounds like it's a strain issue (I.e. too many things running)/but I can be playing Lara Croft for 20mins with music and no stutter, but be messaging on WhatsApp and have it. Very very odd.
Will def post on the Sony Forums

My (negative) findings after 2 months

My Nokia 7 PLUS was bought mainly as a backup phone and to experience pure Android without paying an insane amount for a Pixel. I like my new Nokia but there are so many positive reviews out there that tell you why this is a good purchase, so I'll try to mention the weird stuff I've experienced. This phone has been my daily driver for 2 months now.
First and foremost the quick charging issues that I have another topic going about, so I'll skip this part.
Wi-fi disconnecting and giving me a notification sound. I don't know if I'm just being a noob here, but getting "ghost" notifications throughout the day has been a bit bothersome. At first I didn't know what was going on, I was seemingly getting notification sounds without there being any updates for me in any apps. But the other day just as I unlocked the phone I got the sound and saw the wifi being disconnected for a splitsecond. I don't know how I turn off wifi sound notifications without impacting other more important sounds so I guess I'll just have to live with this. But it's still annoying to get this sound if the wifi DC's for half a second.
Rubber around the edges of the screen coming loose. I got the bronze coloured model and if you look just at the edge of the screen there's a millimeter thick bronze frame, and between that frame and the screen some sort of black rubber or adhesive is starting to come loose. I noticed this about 2 weeks ago and I thought it was a hair that had become stuck and as I started pulling about 5 cm of black rubber came loose along the screen. I think the rubber casing that was with the phone is the culprit, because when your phone is in your jeans for several hours a day the "case" seems to dig just at the edge of the screen which could cause this. The rubber that has come loose was not visible before and it's not visible that it was been removed either.
Google Assistant opening seemingly randomly. I have two phones on my computer table just to the left of me, both with Android Nougat installed and Assistant enabled. Sometimes I sit in complete silence and play PC games, only with audible key clicks and Google Assistant will open on my Nokia 7, yet it has never happened on my other phone (Galaxy s8+). It's spooky in more ways than one.
The 3.5mm jack port is behaving weirdly. I've tried with 3 different headphones and it's always the same. I need to push, pull and turn before the headphones get properly connected and still then they can get disconnected at any moment. You can probably imagine how much of a nuisance that is if people around you don't agree with your musical taste. (hint: train rides.)
This may seem like a long list but my overall impression is still largely positive, especially when it comes to lack of bloatware, duplicate apps and the battery life is outstanding.
The headphone thing I find as well but I have a carbon fibre case on my 7+ and this is what causes it as if I remove the case the problem does not manifest. The other things you mention I have never had. I have the TA-1055 UK version since its release.
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I really don't recognize any of your complaints. I can't type a long search query in the adressbar in Lightning, but that's about it. Maybe you should RTM your device.
The ghost notification sounds annoys me as well.
My headphone jack works fine.
Issues I have:
Ui stutter/lag compared to other phones.
Phone showing as uncertified in google play store.
Not getting android updates (still on may patch).
Battery not as good as expected for the battery size the phone has.
Don't experience any of the above issues here. Fully reset you phone or RMA.
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my problem so far (40days ) is that GPS signal keeps dropping when i navigate with google maps while 3g or 4g internet is on , 2g is fine though .
also smal stutters when switching or minimizing apps , its strange that they couldnt fix it yet as i knew of it months before i bought the phone
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my problem so far (40days ) is that GPS signal keeps dropping when i navigate with google maps while 3g or 4g internet is on , 2g is fine though .
also smal stutters when switching or minimizing apps , its strange that they couldnt fix it yet as i knew of it months before i bought the phone
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For the stutters you can try this:
Nokia 5,6,7 Plus etc, tips for laggy interface.
Go to:
Menu/Applications/ (3 dots) Show system
Find:
CustManager DeviceMonitorControl Stability Monitor PowerMonitor Power saver CustManager Caivs Battery protection
In each app:
Modify system settings : no Draw over others apps : no Reboot
Add to disable apps:
com.evenwell.batteryprotection.overlay.base.s600ww com.evenwell.DeviceMonitorControl.data.overlay.base.s600ww com.evenwell.PowerMonitor.overlay.base.s600ww com.evenwell.powersaving.g3.overlay.base.s600ww
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https://www.reddit.com/r/Nokia/comments/7gwqys/nokia_5_on_android_712_choppy/
VonCrisp said:
For the stutters you can try this:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nokia/comments/7gwqys/nokia_5_on_android_712_choppy/
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Thanks, did the first part and saw an improvement, but will this impact battery life? Because I will gladly keep the stutters if I lose my almost 2 days bat life
About a week since I have received the phone.
The mobile connection is usually 4g+ to 4g. depending on where I am I guess. However, I have noticed that on phone calls, the icon changes to hspa+
I don't notice any speed change but I'm guessing this is related to no support for VoLTE?
Also, I notice that from wifi to mobile transition occurs very sluggishly. Sometimes on banking applications the wifi doesn't work which is odd, but it doesn't connect to mobile on the fly either. Usually I have to turn off the wifi for it to work.
I've also had some weird experiences with my N7 plus.
1. Headphones do not work randomly. When this happens only the speakers work the ear piece on the phone doesn't work as well. Phone needs to be rebooted to fix this.
2. Some apps, such as Prime music and Quora, do not work when connected to the TP link ADSL router aty home. The iOS versions of the same apps work from the same router. Apps on the Nokia start working only when I connect to mobile data or office WiFi.
Baskettoman said:
About a week since I have received the phone.
The mobile connection is usually 4g+ to 4g. depending on where I am I guess. However, I have noticed that on phone calls, the icon changes to hspa+
I don't notice any speed change but I'm guessing this is related to no support for VoLTE?
Also, I notice that from wifi to mobile transition occurs very sluggishly. Sometimes on banking applications the wifi doesn't work which is odd, but it doesn't connect to mobile on the fly either. Usually I have to turn off the wifi for it to work.
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Volte is a mess on Android. In the UK it mostly only works on iphones or Android devices bought directly from the network who modify the firmware.
That said I'm on BT Mobile in the UK (uses EE network) and Volte and wifi calling work well based upon my experience so far using Oreo 8 with July updates.
Since the day I started playing PUBG, the call speaker is acting quite weird. Many times when I get a call, the speaker will be automatically turned on, but it doesn't show that. I have to turn it on and back off to hear it from the earpiece. It mostly happens when I'm in a game. But it has happened other times as well. I don't know if it is a problem on just my phone or android in general. Anybody have any fix for this?
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For the stutters you can try this:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nokia/comments/7gwqys/nokia_5_on_android_712_choppy/
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Is it even safe to change the default settings which is done by the manufacturers??
Rowdyy Ronnie said:
Is it even safe to change the default settings which is done by the manufacturers??
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/nokia-2-apps-safe-to-delete-t3783158/

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