I got 99 problems and my phone is one. Whether it's the battery, the screen or the volume, it seems every new smart phone has something wrong with it. A new report has gathered together the top complaints about the iPhone, Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Nokia Lumia 900, HTC Titan 2 and the BlackBerry Curve 9300, along with handy solutions.
Tech support site FixYa has compiled common complaints about the big phones to see what's been going wrong with them -- although it doesn't reveal which phone is the borkiest. Have you encountered any of these complaints?
The Samsung Galaxy S3 has only been around for 5 minutes, but it seems phone fans have already had problems with the microphone -- a problem also plaguing the Galaxy Nexus. Owners complain that they're unable to hear people on a call, and when they hang up, signal can disappear for minutes at a time. The only solution is to update the firmware or restore the phone to minty-fresh factory settings -- which wipes all your data.
The main complaint about the iPhone 4S is the battery life, a gripe that can be solved by turning off location services, push notifications, Siri, Wi-Fi, screen brightness... basically, all the things that make a phone a smart phone. That's the problem with these fancy Dan smart phones: as a smart man once said, "The light that burns twice as bright burns for half as long, and you have burned so very, very brightly, Roy."
Two phones running Windows Phone software are included in the report. Nokia's Lumia 900 frustrates users with a weird purple tint to the screen -- now solved by an update -- and a camera button that doesn't wake the phone for quick snapshots.
BlackBerry Curve owners also complain about their phone suddenly rebooting at random times.
Other phones to suffer snafus include the HTC One X, which suffers from a flexing screen and Wi-Fi issues; the HTC One S, which chipped at the back; and the iPhone 4, subject of the iPhone death grip -- the daddy of disasters.
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anonymous 9 July, 2012 13:00
nice blade runner quote
anonymous 9 July, 2012 13:40
Has anyone noticed, when its is a favorable article the 'iphone' is written before 'Samsung Galaxy' vice versa when it is a problem one.
Peter Hudson 9 July, 2012 14:16
Sorry anon, didn't notice. We were all too busy having a life.
Asif Bashir 9 July, 2012 14:22
Apart from the phone being a bit sluggish and a couple of apps 'resetting' my home screen setup and on 1 occassion yesterday my live background went back to default on its own not getting any of the other issues :-/
anonymous 9 July, 2012 15:19
I got a Galaxy s3 (for me) and a iphone 4s (for my girlfriend) within a day of each other. so far the s3 has been great, absolutely no problems- battery lasts for 2 days, something id never found with any other smart phone. the iphone has had a temperamental problems with the microphone, works fine on speaker phone , but not normally. this has strangely fixed itself now. the battery is better than her old 3gs, but still nothing on the galaxy s3
Kieran Sampson 9 July, 2012 15:25
Home screens on my SGS III often get stuck and wont respond to touch, though notification bars and menu still works. Restarting doesn't fix it and the only thing to do is do a factory reset on the phone. Hate it so much I'm considering rooting and putting different software on it.
anonymous 9 July, 2012 16:03
The HTC one X's battery is amazing! I can now get a full days usage out of it with no problems now!
anonymous 9 July, 2012 16:03
The HTC ONE X doesn't suffer from Wifi problems at all, i've never had any problem's with mine and the screen doesn't flex, half of em must be making these so called problems up.
anonymous 10 July, 2012 06:23
I had a iPhone 4 when the so-called death grip hype was going on and I never suffered from reduced signal no matter how I held it. I think the signal loss was mostly carrier related eg AT&T.
I was using Telstra for that phone, covers 99% of the country.
I am using a SG3 now and I don't have any of the problems listed above,
anonymous 10 July, 2012 06:41
Since last one month, I am using Galaxy S3 and never faced any problems...It is a super smart phone and indeed working without any issues.
anonymous 10 July, 2012 13:30
My One x suffers from none of the above problems, I can get 3 days battery out of it if im conservative (Leaving WiFi and mobile data off, regular texts and calls with the odd facebook check) yet CNET continually put it down due to its poor battery life, flexing screen and Wifi problems which have only been experienced on a very small % of devices.
anonymous 11 July, 2012 19:20
I can't believe how dim the screen on my Samsung Galaxy S3 is in Google driven videos (all) yet it's quite bright and nice when running youtube videos. In Google, the brightness AND resolution seems worse than on my Droid X--as much as I dislike resigning to Verizon's limits in its "Share Everything (such as my money), I may have to return this phone, eat my $30 upgrade fee and get my Droid X reactivated...
anonymous 13 July, 2012 22:30
Just a little comment to add my ten pence worth. Recently 'upgraded' to sgs3 after seeing all the positive reviews from some top tech sites. Yeah, I played around with some store demo models first and was blown away by the silky smoothe transitions and speed at which it seemed to run, screen etc.
To say i've just had the most frustrating 3 weeks of my life is not understated.
Firstly, I could barely make calls due to the party on the other end not hearing me. Before any response is made, this was my second s3 after much technical advise. The stock keyboard is horrific, my browser kept freezing along with flash player troubles. The sound while connected to any auxiliary device (although good) was so poorly amplified and I couldn't get a html phone no to the dialer without copying it to the clipboard first.
Nothing about the phone was intuitive and being that I was close to getting stuck in a two year contract with a phone that just wasn't fit for purpose, I opted for a HTC one x because it was the closest spec.
Now I know transitions are not as smooth and for sure the battery does not last as long but I can reassure you I have no other reason to complain and finally I feel as if I have purchased a high end phone that I am very happy with.
As for those transitions, if you turn off animations in developer options (a setting I don't remember seeing available on the s3) the whole thing seems much more fluid. Oh, and thank those, wonderful dev guys at HTC for sense.
P.s. Samsung guys were as helpful as could be expected but no one could resolve my primary concern over call quality which left me with only one choice. Sorry guys. Maybe that delay should have lasted one month longer.
anonymous 20 July, 2012 16:13
I have a Samsung s3 and I really have to mention the problems that I am having with it so. Because firstly I would like to know if it's not just me. Secondly because it's annoying. When I have incoming calls from people, I have heard them say that they cant hear me properly, that I sound like a dalek. Also the user on the line can hear all the different sounds like the water drop effect and battery low warmings, in fact sounds that I don't want them to hear because I do have important calls and this case it were friends. Secondly I tether the phone up to the pc with the USB cable. OK this works fine until i take the lead out and the tether box becomes deactivated. The only way i can get the USB box in tether settings to light up again is by re-plugging it into the computer, shutting it down until it reboots. Why I'm writing this here, is because I don't know how I'm suppose to report these issues and I came across this article on the net.. But other than these annoying things I do like the phone. The calls problem is really bad though!!
anonymous 21 July, 2012 08:35
I have lost sound from the S3 headphones,either the original Samsung,or a pair of Apple iPod ones,when I try to hear at a Radio Station.Also,I see on the screen,that the device,does not "see" the phones.
When from the other hand,I try to speak to somebody,the other people's voice,comes from the speaker phone,and not from the inserted headphones.
anonymous 2 August, 2012 15:36
After getting a text message and reading it .. in the main screen the meassge icon still has 1 meassage unread and to get rid of it i have to turn the phone off and on everytime ... n the last couple of days .. i am unable to write on either my wall or friend's wall on facebook ...
anonymous 3 August, 2012 20:16
Whatever the merits if Galaxy Note n7000, and there are many, the after sales service is the worst i have ever experienced for ANY product, far worse. I will never buy a samsung product again
anonymous 10 August, 2012 00:04
Got the S3 few days havnt even got my sim card yetin the post and the headphone socket does not recognise either the samsung or other headphones are connected so just plays from the speaker constantly going to return it
anonymous 29 August, 2012 16:46
I have recently upgraded to an HTC One X after having to return my old Samsung Galaxy Ace for WiFi problems 6 times... That's right, 6 times... Well guess what, I have had 2 different brand new handsets of the HTC One X and both have had the same fault. the GPS signal would have me driving down the road at 30 mph while I stood on my driveway... then I would jump to a road 100 yards away... Now I'm getting a Samsung S3 but frankly I don't hold much faith that the phone will work without problems. These handsets cost up to £450 and we're being fed a load of cheap rubbish... Someone's getting rich off it... It certainly isn't me...
anonymous 30 August, 2012 15:23
Just Got my Samsung Galaxy S3 Today,was going for an Iphone...decided against it...no to Apple's monopoly!!!!!!!
anonymous 17 September, 2012 08:24
I have been using Samsung mobile since long time. It always gave me a good response than other brands. Now I am using its Galaxy S3. & its really amazing experience with it. Its the only brand providing you Best android models in reliable price. And always on the way for new launches
anonymous 17 September, 2012 08:29
I have been using Samsung mobile since long time. It always gave me a good response than other brands. Now I am using its
anonymous 27 September, 2012 17:41
Samsung Galaxy S3 is a Good Option..But beware Samsung Galaxy S3 users,As there can be major attack by Hackers.
Check out Major Vulnerably on Samsung Galaxy S3-A line of Code may Wipe out all of Your Data
Malicious code can remotely wipe out data in Samsung Galaxy S III (Major Security Vulnerability resolved by Samsung)
anonymous 27 September, 2012 17:42
Samsung Galaxy S3 is a Good Option..But beware Samsung Galaxy S3 users,As there can be major attack by Hackers.
Check out Major Vulnerably on Samsung Galaxy S3-A line of Code may Wipe out all of Your Data-----
http://www.etechplanet.com/blog/malicious-code-can-remotely-wipe-out-data-in-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-(major-security-vulnerability-resolved-by-samsung).aspx
anonymous 3 October, 2012 23:45
my s3 is 7 days old and screen has gone off for the sabbath haha like it does not wrk it is purple and green with no ability to sort. My guess is amoled manufactre fault just my luck. Looks like i am heading for repeat of i4 disaster where 3rd handset had home button failiure and 1st two microphone faults. Std of construction build is frankly total rubbish. Will come back after i have given t mobile a pasting and let you know what happened. I feel a major legal claim starting up read about it i the papers. Btw anyone had mass data trasfer on i4 at midnoght 1 am every noght? my old I4 and my wifes do and phone cos refuse to acknowledge...ttfn
anonymous 28 October, 2012 18:47
If anyone has a problem with the phone speaker, this was very useful for me
the mic problem during calls is easily solved. You click phone icon, then go into settings and additional settings? and untick the noise reduction box, that is causing all the problems. After that during call you will be fine.
anonymous 2 November, 2012 15:43
I have had ny GalaxyS3 for 2 Months - no problems, all over sudden it wont charge through the charger Samsung Supplied me with. I have to charge Via USB on Computer or Television which isnt practical. Will ahve to take it back to the shop !!
anonymous 2 November, 2012 17:12
ive got a galaxy ace 2,ive had it 2 month. i dont get called often so i didnt initialy notice the problem. but when i answer the call the other person doesnt hear me. i thought it was just a settings problem until i read this,so its a mic prob. a phone you cant phone with,i may aswel have bought a banana.
anonymous 25 January, 2013 03:39
There is defo problems with S3 i cant deny that but in truth i couldnt give a rats ass as it is a god damn amazin phone... even with problems :D I would appreciate an S3 and its problem more than the £500 cash that it cost. Fs get a grip people....If you think bk 10/15years wot did your mobile phone do then?? Why cant people enjoy and appreciate technology these days instead of moanin that its not good enough..ungrateful selfish little people yous are...Well if yous want better than an s3 then get off your lazy fat asses n TRY make one pmsl haha because i bet u the maker of Galaxy S3 didnt sit on internet moanin and critisising the latest technology, that FYI.. MANY YEARS AGO WE COULD ONLY DREAM OF HAVIN
anonymous 25 January, 2013 06:17
BANANA!!!! Sorry for ur SIII mic problem... My MIRACLE SIII GADGET had/has the same prob... When it happend i noticed that it was certain times of the day..Times that i wouldnt nomally be usin the SIII (Miracle Handheld Machine) It took this as a sign to chill out relax..It now has its own routine.. based on S Activity that happening in its S Life...My Samsung Galaxy SIII can be an s diva at times but is always S WONDERFUL.....Yeah u'd be better with a BANANA!!! That way urself (dumb PLUM) and the BANANA, can join the bowl with iAPPLE.........FRUITEEEEEEEEEE CAKESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
anonymous 3 May, 2013 18:02
I have a samsung galaxy s 3 and cant get the caller id to enable says to go to additional settings but all that comes up under additional settings is the noise reduction how do i enable the caller id on the samsung galaxy s 3... please someone help us out. I really need this fixed today