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jcbergen
Posts: 3 |
 
Tue Dec 19, 2006 4:39 pm |
My 1-1/2 year old V3 that I love stopped being able to place calls. It is not the Cingular network since I can put my SIM in an old phone and make calls. Also, my wife is having no problems with her V3. I got a new SIM card and same problem.
I'm fairly sure it is an international phone since I bought it from a web store.
I spent a while on the phone with Cingular until they finally suggested I go to a Cingular store and get the new SIM card. I also tried putting my wife's SIM in my V3 and it still doesn't work, so I'm sure it is phone specific.
As far as I know, the phone has never been taken a hit. Anyone experiencing the same problem? Is there a fix?
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mikekay10
Posts: 2959
Service Provider:
Vodafone |
Tue Dec 19, 2006 4:44 pm |
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Most likely the antenna is loose - its in the lower half of the phone - see http://www.motomodders.net/Portals/0/UserFiles/User86112/Motorola_v3_D isassembly_Guide_v1.1.pdf
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jcbergen
Posts: 3 |
Tue Dec 19, 2006 5:00 pm |
I forgot to say that I am still getting 4 to 5 bar signal strength. Also, strangely, I still receive voice mail notifications. That makes me think it is software, but I've never done anything to the software or phone settings, just MPT syncs. Do you still think it is the antenna?
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Malibu21
Posts: 1002
Phone Model:
V3xx Lightly Modded, V6 Maxx Tweaked nicely.
Service Provider:
The New AT&T |
Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:13 am |
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I might try reflashing using a program called Multi Flash flex, its bundled with Motorola Product Support tool, its warez so I can't give a link, you can get the flash file here: motomodders.net
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whisky1971
Posts: 1 |
Wed Dec 20, 2006 2:00 pm |
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I had a similar experience with my old razr v3 m, i took the sim out anr placed it back in again, it worked ok for a little more longer then happened again. Spoke to serveice provider who sent me a replacement, consider this option if all other info here does not solve the issue
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jcbergen
Posts: 3 |
Sat Dec 30, 2006 4:57 pm |
Thank you to mikekay10! Following your advice on the loose antenna, I disassembled the bottom part of my V3 with the antenna (after receiving the tools I ordered), cleaned out the lint, and reassembled it. The antenna did not seem loose as I took it apart, but after putting it back together, it now works flawlessly! Perhaps, it was simply the cleaning, but, no matter, it works!
Here's to all who participate in the Motorola Talk forum!!!
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orientehol
Posts: 2 |
Wed Jan 17, 2007 5:28 pm |
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Hey man I got the same problem that you had jcbergen... can you tell me or anybody how to "clean the antenna" ???
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mikekay10
Posts: 2959
Service Provider:
Vodafone |
Wed Jan 17, 2007 6:04 pm |
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Take a look at this guide: http://www.motomodders.net/Portals/0/UserFiles/User86112/Motorola_v3_D isassembly_Guide_v1.1.pdf
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orientehol
Posts: 2 |
Mon Jan 22, 2007 6:34 pm |
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Mike can you tell me please in what page of your guide is the antenaa located.. i have been looking but how i dont know about phones i dont find nothing about how to "clean the antenna." Thank you
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mikekay10
Posts: 2959
Service Provider:
Vodafone |
Mon Jan 22, 2007 8:29 pm |
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The antenna is the gold coloured piece of wire shown in step 37, at the bottom of the phone
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