Sensation reception is useless

[cihanleanne]

We all love our sensation but one thing we cant cope is the bad reception i tried all network provider its same htc sensation gets %30 less signal than any other phone example when my xperia x10 gets -58 db sensation gets -99db.so sent to warranty first they just sent it back saying updated software which i think new radio so sent back straight away so now they changed system mod(board) still same bad reception i do not know why but htc sensation has a bad design for signal its ok whom lives areas where you get full signal all the time but when you go areas signal not as strong you really feel that with sensation.
has anyone one got way round to it?

 

[PP337]

I have the same problem because I live in a rural part of England and very rarely get full signal at my house which makes my phone slightly redundant. I would also love a fix for this

Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA

 

[liberator72]

I have to agree to a point. My old desire when sat in the same room at home has a stronger signal than my sensation as did my old Sony X10. A bit disappointing really but not the be all and end all I suppose. The other thing that annoys me is when my Desire hangs constantly on HSDPA as opposed to 3G, my sensation bounces between the two all the time giving a poor data connection at times.

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium

 

[coltch]

Don't have a problem with my phone, it certainly is better for 3G/WiFi than my old Wildfire

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using XDA

 

[marseillesw]

I noticed that when I hold my phone a certain way, I lose 2 to 3 reception bars..drives me crazy

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2

 

[XaQi 101]

May help a bit.

My Desire also have better signal than my Sensation XE, below is what I did to my Sensation it improve a bit the signal bar.
But it seem does't not work with my wifi signal since I using the custom kernel. It help improve my signal before, although I am not sure if really the custom kernel help the wifi signal. Just not work with wifi right now.
If the custom kernel really help the wifi maybe if developer's may also can make to boost the network signal.

the Not Brilliant method:

The Ugly Method will see add 1 more bar.

*Please make sure you tape all the wire so it will not short circuit the phone. But not cover the contact point(gold/yellow circuit between the phone and cover)

I still can fine other's idea to replace the wire, you may have other's brilliant idea. I thought of replacing with conductor tape but don't have time to find on store.

Most important note:
I will not responsible whatever happen to you or your phone if you following my method. Because I not done any scientific study, research or mathematically calculation on doing this method. Especially the radiation or any effect to other's radio or/and medical tools or/and lightning or/and gas station and what so ever.

You may click the thank button if it help you, so other's will know this method work.

 

[cihanleanne]

what the worst thing is HTC is refuted the issue they say get new sim or use your phone gms only!!whats the point having smartphone and not to be able to use internet anyhow going to consumer dispute court to get my money back from them their aftersales is useless

 

[SiL3nTKiLL]

when i hold it a certain way i lose my reception...seems liek im using an iphone 4! lolol

 

[Sgt.Incontro]

Answer: Yes it is useless.

Nothing much you can do other than put up with it, this phone is pretty much a mini PC anyway.

At least my old Nokia 6310 had better than perfect reception, it was like a satellite phone lol. I went on camp somewhere with the whole year at highschool, and I was the only only person that had reception. Ultimate Win!

Sent from my HTC Sensation Z715e using Tapatalk 2

 

[taffytim]

My Desire also have better signal than my Sensation XE, below is what I did to my Sensation it improve a bit the signal bar.
But it seem does't not work with my wifi signal since I using the custom kernel. It help improve my signal before, although I am not sure if really the custom kernel help the wifi signal. Just not work with wifi right now.
If the custom kernel really help the wifi maybe if developer's may also can make to boost the network signal.

the Not Brilliant method:

The Ugly Method will see add 1 more bar.

*Please make sure you tape all the wire so it will not short circuit the phone. But not cover the contact point(gold/yellow circuit between the phone and cover)

I still can fine other's idea to replace the wire, you may have other's brilliant idea. I thought of replacing with conductor tape but don't have time to find on store.

Most important note:
I will not responsible whatever happen to you or your phone if you following my method. Because I not done any scientific study, research or mathematically calculation on doing this method. Especially the radiation or any effect to other's radio or/and medical tools or/and lightning or/and gas station and what so ever.

You may click the thank button if it help you, so other's will know this method work.

Does this really wor? Have you trie with and without in a certain spot? How many bars improvement do you get?

 

[XaQi 101]

Does this really wor? Have you trie with and without in a certain spot? How many bars improvement do you get?

As I write on my post, it definitely will not resolve the problem but will improve the signal. But it help me a lot, I usually do this trick/mod on other's devices like tablet, bluetooth adapter or wifi adapter. Using "Ugly Method" usually get add about 1 to 2 bar. The "Not Brilliant" will just increased a bit about 1-5db I guess. If not problem for you, you can make the "Not Brilliant" on the outside much longer it will be increased more. I usually used shred wire from broken pc Power Supply, wire with hair thick but can band. But make sure the phone contact the wire. But make sure the wire not to thick or to much, because you will have problem to close the case.

 

[cihanleanne]

so far we have no solution for this annoying issue.has anyone got any one series phone do they have same issue?

 

[buzzboy]

so far we have no solution for this annoying issue.has anyone got any one series phone do they have same issue?

As quoted in a previous thread, I owned a ONE S for a period of 2 days. The reception was one of many reasons for the return.
I have to be honest and say I've never had any signal issues with my XE....(Touch-Wood).

Regards.

 

[Rusty!]

I've not noticed my Sensation being any different to any other phone I've owned over the past two years.

I do live in a strong signal area though, and work in a building with a cell tower on the roof

 

[Sean88]

I have no issues with my Sensation XE. I'd have even better reception if I wanted to pay for expensive Telstra

 

[davebugyi]

I did not notice issue either.

 

[UKseagull]

I've had 3 HTC Incredible S phones and now have an XE, all of them had or have worse mobile signal reception than my earlier Desire. My XE loses reception here at home on O2 depending on where I am in the house, my son's older Samsung Galaxy which is also on O2 doesn't have a signal problem.

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium

 

[cihanleanne]

I've not noticed my Sensation being any different to any other phone I've owned over the past two years.

I do live in a strong signal area though, and work in a building with a cell tower on the roof

when i went to uk couple weeks ago stayed in bolton reception was ok but when i went wales gosh none it does depend on area but generally sensation get %30 less than any other phone like when i testes my wifes xperia ray was getting -60db my sensation was -100db same area same network these are the issues i think HTC thinkd we all live where you get strong signals than obliously we wouldnt notice

 

[cihanleanne]

I did not notice issue either.

no you wouldnt notice any issue unless you live area where signal is bit low just do
*#*#4636#*#* compare the db other brands

 

[Rusty!]

but when i went wales gosh none

That's normal for everything there