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m2 signal li problems

goggy
Visitor

m2 signal li problems

Only seem tone getting 1 bar most of the time.
My network is 3 and them seem to think the network signalised ok in my area.
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Uliwooly
Expert

Go to settings > about phone > Status > signal strength > post the dBm and asu numbers here

goggy
Visitor

-110 dbm 30 asu
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Uliwooly
Expert

That's poor network coverage, that's not a phone issue but a carrier/network issue. 

goggy
Visitor

What should a normal dbm and asu be
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Uliwooly
Expert

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phone_signal

-120 is unacceptable

-100 is poor but usable

-80 is acceptable/decent

-60 is good

-40 is excellent

goggy
Visitor

Could it be the antenna as I've turned WiFi off and it is still the same.
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Uliwooly
Expert

WiFi should not interfere with your network's signal.

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Uliwooly
Expert

Boot on safe mode and check again

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/FAQ/How-to-boot-your-phone-into-safe-mode/m-p/348008#U348008

it could be a third party app acting up