Iphone 3gs takes forever to call out and constant drop calls over Rogers network

[ahbitheman]

Hey guys,

I've been noticing a very annoying problem when using my iphone 3gs. About 2/3rds of the time, it takes nearly 20 seconds+ for there to be ringing once the number is dialed and call button is pressed. And even after waiting forever, it will just say call failed sometimes. I have reset my network settings but after a few days the problem comes up again. I've also been loosing my phone and 3g signal outside on campus (in Kingston, Ontario) a lot. Is this just roger's fault or is something up with the iphone. I also find the call quality poor and have to really push the phone next to my ear to hear while outside talking.

Anyone else with these issues?

[McLaren__F1]

What OS?

[Qwavel]

I read that tests done in NY showed that the iPhone dropped one third of all calls.

Not sure if the problem there is AT&T or the iPhone or a combination of the two, but maybe the problems you are having are related.

[murdoc2k]

Hey guys,

I've been noticing a very annoying problem when using my iphone 3gs. About 2/3rds of the time, it takes nearly 20 seconds+ for there to be ringing once the number is dialed and call button is pressed. And even after waiting forever, it will just say call failed sometimes. I have reset my network settings but after a few days the problem comes up again. I've also been loosing my phone and 3g signal outside on campus (in Kingston, Ontario) a lot. Is this just roger's fault or is something up with the iphone. I also find the call quality poor and have to really push the phone next to my ear to hear while outside talking.

Anyone else with these issues?

Rogers should have a pretty good coverage all over ontario. However, you can always look up their coverage maps in your area to see if it's a coverage issue.

I have an iphone 3gs under Rogers and I have no issues with dropped calls. In fact, I can get signal even in the basement (which I thought was surprising).

May I ask what firmware version you're currently using?

[ahbitheman]

Im running 3.0.1. Jailbroken. Havent updated to 3.1.2 cuz I like keeping my phone unlocked. I may do so though.

[kareshi]

i have the same problem here in markham. 3GS with 3.1.2, baseband updated

[murdoc2k]

hmm.. I never had issues even back in the 3.0.1 days.

You can upgrade to 3.1.2 safely without updating baseband.

There are people who have produced custom 3.1.2 FW (with baseband update stripped) via PWNAGE Tool and have posted it online. Cyida comes pre-installed and FW is jailbroken already.

For those who are currently on Rogers/Fido with their iphone locked to their specific carriers you can get your updates via This link (http://hotfile.com/dl/14771639/753a2a8/iPhone21_3.1.2_7D11_Custom_Restore.ipsw.html).

For those who are using an iphone purchased outside of Canada (locked to another Carrier) you can update via this link (http://www.zshare.net/download/6689103843b0d275/)

All you have to do is back up your iphone once and then preform a custom restore (hold down shift and click restore) and choose the custom firmware.

[kareshi]

hmm.. I never had issues even back in the 3.0.1 days.

You can upgrade to 3.1.2 safely without updating baseband.

There are people who have produced custom 3.1.2 FW (with baseband update stripped) via PWNAGE Tool and have posted it online. Cyida comes pre-installed and FW is jailbroken already.

For those who are currently on Rogers/Fido with their iphone locked to their specific carriers you can get your updates via This link (http://hotfile.com/dl/14771639/753a2a8/iPhone21_3.1.2_7D11_Custom_Restore.ipsw.html).

For those who are using an iphone purchased outside of Canada (locked to another Carrier) you can update via this link (http://www.zshare.net/download/6689103843b0d275/)

All you have to do is back up your iphone once and then preform a custom restore (hold down shift and click restore) and choose the custom firmware.


Unless you want it unlocked, I don't see problem updating the baseband.

[murdoc2k]

Unless you want it unlocked, I don't see problem updating the baseband.

Well I do want it unlocked because when I receive my demo line with bell, I'm going to get unlimited surfing =P

[hot3sang]

Same dropped calls problem with my iPhone 3G running 3.0.1 in markham and Waterloo.

[equalizr]

1/100 dropped for me. Edmonton Alberta here:D

[CHINAdeals]

I read that tests done in NY showed that the iPhone dropped one third of all calls.

Not sure if the problem there is AT&T or the iPhone or a combination of the two, but maybe the problems you are having are related.

unlock now avail for 3.1.2 (http://www.iphoneincanada.ca/3rd-party-applications/blacksn0w-download-now-live-unlock-iphone-3g-3gs-on-3-1-2-baseband/)

Probably going to install it this wknd. :)

(if I don't have a fido sim card, how will i know it worked?)

[pmc]

I lose signal in malls, Pacmall, eatons, fairview, scartown, yorkdale 3.12 unlocked

@chinadeals, you just lose VVM if you subscribe, looking for the hack to activate, enable tethering works well also.

[CHINAdeals]

I lose signal in malls, Pacmall, eatons, fairview, scartown, yorkdale 3.12 unlocked

@chinadeals, you just lose VVM if you subscribe, looking for the hack to activate, enable tethering works well also.

I don't have visual voicemail anyways no worries. Thanks for the heads up.

My tethering still works fine.

[qqyy]

i have exactly same problem with my 3gs..i couldnt even make a call when i was at vaughn mill last weekend

[kareshi]

it's the unlock causing issue. i restored to factory with only jb and it works fine.

[Shaner]

I'm in Kingston, I have the 3gs but I have no signal problems or dropped call problems

[Kompressor]

Almost 2/4 time I have a call issue with my 3GS on fido network (Montreal).
When I make or receive call after few minutes (it depend sometimes after 4min or 30 min) the person I am talking to is unable to hear me talking but I can still hear the person saying allo... allo.. allo..
The problem is with all the calls (internationals and locals)
I want to know if it is a network problem or it is the phone?
Please answer- my phone is brand new and I want to quickly go for an exchange if there is a problem. Thank you