[Mike.Ward.Jr]

ok i am having some problems, i am a new BB user. i have the pearl 8130 and when i get crappy service and it goes to 1x it gets stuck there and the only way i have found to fix it is to pull the batter, i find this kind of a pain in the *** cuz i have the otterbox. is there anyother way i can resolve this. i love the BB but hate this **** at the same time. thanks

[Mike.Ward.Jr]

Please somebody help me

[Timewalk]

Have you contacted Sprint about this?
Are you going into rurals areas when this happens?
The reason is it so slow on 1X is because:
1X is CDMA2000 which gets 153 kbps.
1XEV is 3G - CMDA2000, which gets 6.2Mbps..
In 2009/2010, CMDA2000 is supposed to move into the 64 Mbps DL range.

[CrackBlack]

Your problem is Carrier Related, not BB related. Contact your Carrier.

[juwaack68]

Your problem is Carrier Related, not BB related. Contact your Carrier.

I agree this may be the case. However, when I drop coverage like that (not often, but it does happen), I just click on the Manage Connections and turn the wireless off and on again (uncheck then check Mobile Network). Works like a charm, no battery pull required.

[starzskymoon]

I have the same issue sometimes. All I do is turn off the mobile connections under my setting and turn it right back on. Problem solved. It's better than a battery pull since it doesn't take too long. It's a pain, I know. I think something's up with Sprint's network cuz I usually have to do this a couple times a day. I have multiple issues with my 8130 but the nearest repair store is an hour from me so I have yet to have the time to take it out there and get it exchanged for a new one. Let me know if this works for you.

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[Jbhx]

I have found that sometimes it also works if you make a call to someone... or even just to voice mail...

[bulldog jeeper]

w/ my otterbox, i just downloaded soft reset to avoid the taking apart over and over again.

[anon(1423743)]

I have found that sometimes it also works if you make a call to someone... or even just to voice mail...

I have had trouble with the 1x / 1XEV situation as well. Naturally I discovered that data transfers much faster with the 1XEV, for reasons stated above by a helpful poster. Thank you for that information. And a big thanks the suggestion to CALL voicemail.

I had been doing the "remove battery" and the "turn off network", that required disconnecting from the internet.

Using the "Call Voicemail" technique allows me to maintain my connection. I just call voicemail and it switches to 1XEV, and all is well again. Great solution!

Thank you for taking the time to post regarding this issue.
Very helpful.

Though I do like the larger size and features of the 8830--- I must say that I love this pearl 8130 (I have both). It is tiny and extremely powerful. Works beautifully as a modem for my computer while traveling, even in remote locations.