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New Update - Kills 3G Speed?
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Prior to 2.02, I was clocking 1.0+ Mbps in the exact location I am currently testing (alright, my chair may have moved slightly). Just tested again w/5 bars in downtown Chicago - 0.3 Mbps w/705 ms latency.
I also just tried the SpeedTest application. Confirms that it is 0.3 Mbps.
I also just tried the SpeedTest application. Confirms that it is 0.3 Mbps.
or to speed them up either unfortunately. I'm guessing the fix was to help with dropped calls and not much more. Those looking for the holly grail are going to have a long long wait.
I have had 3G mostly off since Thursday, prior to the update. The 3G connection was incredibly slow, and after minor use, becomes unrespinsive. Timeouts, endless data pulls, etc. It is just not worth the aggrivation for me right now, so I have been using EDGE.
I assume this to be an AT&T problem. Hopefully they are beefing up their hardware, because the 3G service here is not acceptable right now.
I assume this to be an AT&T problem. Hopefully they are beefing up their hardware, because the 3G service here is not acceptable right now.
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just got 1081kbps at work in Huntsville AL, never got over 500 in this spot before the update
just got 1081kbps at work in Huntsville AL, never got over 500 in this spot before the update
I'm in Chicago, and have mixed results so far. I had refrained from updating to 2.01 and with 2.0 I was getting speeds up to 160k/sec from my home where I always got full bars 3G. (Lake and Canal). At my office (Lake and Michigan) I always got edge. After updating to 2.02 at home I get no 3G, but full edge (thanks Apple!), and at work instead of edge, I now get 3 bars of 3G, but slow speeds. So overall, I wish I hadn't updated...
You assume wrong...it's apple's problem (clearly) as other 3G phones don't have issues like this on the same network.
Also supported by the fact that a reset fixes problems for alot of people, and also further supported by users like me who have never had a 3G problem at all until last night after the 2.0.2 update.
This morning at about 4 AM, I tested both of my phones. One was 1.02MBPS on 3G and the other got 1.55MBPS on 3G. This was in my house with 1-3 bars showing on each.
Our AT&T 3G enabled laptops are not working either, and the ones with Verizon cards are fine. I stand by my assumption that 3G is saturated in my area. If you are not experiencing this yet get ready...
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this problem is driving me nuts. AustinSTI, this is not on our heads. I was consistently getting 1.2-1.4mbps before updating to 2.0.2. Now, I get a jumpy 3g signal and as slow as 45kbps. A reboot helps so long as I don't lose the 3g signal to edge.
this problem is driving me nuts. AustinSTI, this is not on our heads. I was consistently getting 1.2-1.4mbps before updating to 2.0.2. Now, I get a jumpy 3g signal and as slow as 45kbps. A reboot helps so long as I don't lose the 3g signal to edge.
I think people fail... because information about the update states that they make the "signal" bars more sensitive. i.e. what used to be 2 bars of strength, now will be 4 bars. Basically it fools people into thinking that they actually have a better signal than before.
19 Kbps with 5 bars of 3G just now. Stupid 2.0.2 update! Everything was flying before I installed it.
I've not done an actual speed test....it's so bad for me I don't need to. It's obvious something is wacky at the moment. I haven't had time to do another restore yet but maybe tomorrow after work I'll have time. For now, I'm back on Edge.
Prior to my update to 2.0.2 3G had always been just fine for me. Sometimes really fast, sometimes not as much but still not bad. I was even using the 3G when I found out 2.0.2 was out as I read it on MacRumors from my iPhone sitting on my couch.
So I go over to the computer and do the update. As soon as I'm done I clicked on the app store to make sure everything was still up to date and it just sits there checking for updates for a good 30 seconds.
I finally closed that and went to Safari to open some webpages.....slow slow slow. Horribly slow. Also tested in some other apps that rely on a data connection.
I tried multiple reboots but right now, Edge is performing better overall for me. Probably a slower data rate but it's consistant and does't experience the latency or hangs that I was getting on 3G.
I tried more today and in different locations in a 20ish mile area and same result.
FYI, here at home, I always have a full slammed 5 bars of coverage that I can't even get to drop to 4 bars by covering it with my hands. Certainly no signal problem.
Prior to my update to 2.0.2 3G had always been just fine for me. Sometimes really fast, sometimes not as much but still not bad. I was even using the 3G when I found out 2.0.2 was out as I read it on MacRumors from my iPhone sitting on my couch.
So I go over to the computer and do the update. As soon as I'm done I clicked on the app store to make sure everything was still up to date and it just sits there checking for updates for a good 30 seconds.
I finally closed that and went to Safari to open some webpages.....slow slow slow. Horribly slow. Also tested in some other apps that rely on a data connection.
I tried multiple reboots but right now, Edge is performing better overall for me. Probably a slower data rate but it's consistant and does't experience the latency or hangs that I was getting on 3G.
I tried more today and in different locations in a 20ish mile area and same result.
FYI, here at home, I always have a full slammed 5 bars of coverage that I can't even get to drop to 4 bars by covering it with my hands. Certainly no signal problem.
My 3g and edge speeds are virtually identical. Somebody please tell me... If Apple's software is causing these issues, then why do so many of us have little or no problems with reception?
OH and btw, if you use inetworktest, they are really on the low end when it comes to speeds. I recommend http://testmyiphone.com/
I just did a test in my office with a few bars of EDGE and 3G enabled and got 56kbs. I turned off 3G and got 90kbs.
Mine is now significantly faster than it was, but still no where near that speed. With 5 bars of 3G I now get .398 Mbps.
Just a few notes. 3G speed does not just depend of signal strength but more so load on the tower you are connected to. If many 3G phones are trying to pull data off of that tower then the rates are going to drop.
For those with problems on 2.0.2 who just upgraded, try doing a full restore. This has helped some.
Unfortunately, with the 3G network being boggled down a bit as it is in major US cities it is only going to get worse as Apple / AT&T sells more 3G phones. Hopefully AT&T will up the bandwidth their towers can output soon and we can all enjoy at least 700 kbps
For those with problems on 2.0.2 who just upgraded, try doing a full restore. This has helped some.
Unfortunately, with the 3G network being boggled down a bit as it is in major US cities it is only going to get worse as Apple / AT&T sells more 3G phones. Hopefully AT&T will up the bandwidth their towers can output soon and we can all enjoy at least 700 kbps