I've mentioned this in someone else's thread but hoping to get a bit more feedback. Have to decide by tomorrow whether to replace the Charge for another one, or just switch to a Droid 3. I'm having issues with Wifi upload speed, and i'm trying to figure out if my phone is just defective, or this is more of a widespread problem. It's hard to diagnose with people because not everyone has the same type of connection, thus speeds differ greatly from person to person.
First problem being the signal, and it could just be a visual glitch, but the wireless signal is very unstable. I can go from 3 bars (full) to 1 in a distance of 10 feet, unobstructed. Also I don't always get full wifi signal even within a foot of the router.
Second problem is the upload speed is not where it should be. I've tested the Charge against other phones (incredible, droid 1, iphone 4) and while the download speeds are fine, the upload is struggles.
I've uploaded a short video pitting the Charge with the GF's iphone, and then a test on my desktop to show what speeds are suppose to be.
Just a note on the vid, the speeds i was getting in the charge were some of the best i've gotten so far. At average it's usually a 2-3 mbps and not uncommon to drops below 1 mpbs. I've never had variations like that on any devices i've tried so far. I use Verizon Fios as my home connection, and in the few years i've had it, the speed and connection has always been stable.
If those of you with decent upload could test yours and see if your Charge's upload comes reasonably close to what you're suppose to be getting, it would be much appreciated.
First problem being the signal, and it could just be a visual glitch, but the wireless signal is very unstable. I can go from 3 bars (full) to 1 in a distance of 10 feet, unobstructed. Also I don't always get full wifi signal even within a foot of the router.
Second problem is the upload speed is not where it should be. I've tested the Charge against other phones (incredible, droid 1, iphone 4) and while the download speeds are fine, the upload is struggles.
I've uploaded a short video pitting the Charge with the GF's iphone, and then a test on my desktop to show what speeds are suppose to be.
Just a note on the vid, the speeds i was getting in the charge were some of the best i've gotten so far. At average it's usually a 2-3 mbps and not uncommon to drops below 1 mpbs. I've never had variations like that on any devices i've tried so far. I use Verizon Fios as my home connection, and in the few years i've had it, the speed and connection has always been stable.
If those of you with decent upload could test yours and see if your Charge's upload comes reasonably close to what you're suppose to be getting, it would be much appreciated.