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Mobile Gadget News :: Making Your Mobile Life Simpler _ Cingular 3125/Star Trek _ Random Reboots

Posted by: LSASr Feb 22 2007, 02:11 AM

One or twice a day when my 3125 is under heavy use (talking or checking email) the phone will, usually when flipped closed, go through a reboot as if it has been turned off and then back on.

This is not a issue with hitting the "off" button too hard becase in most cases its not even used.

I ususally have the BT operational at all times if that makes any difference and the random reboots happen regardless of whether the headset is turned off or on.

Anyone else having this problem? Any ideas as to what may be the cause? should I be trying to get this thing replaced under warranty?

Thanks

LSASr

Posted by: smeg36 Feb 22 2007, 02:41 AM

Do you have third-party software installed? I've had this installed with some programs that didn't work too well with some phones. I'd see if it happens after running any specific software ever. I'd also try a hard reset and not installing anything for a day to see if it still reboots.

Posted by: runningtiger Feb 22 2007, 08:42 AM

Our 3125 is used heavily for work (talking) and mostly with bluetooth (so, the phone is closed mostly). An occasional text message or email is thrown in here and there. It hasn't ever done what you mention, so I'm inclined to think the one you got is either defective or there's a software conflict as Smeg suggests. Or, we've been lucky. <hoping for the former, not the latter.>

Posted by: hsolo Feb 22 2007, 03:15 PM

So it's not just me then.....

I have had my 3125 since they were first released, and I never had a problem with random reboots (that I know of!). However, in the past two weeks my 3125 has rebooted itself twice. Very weird because both times it was on but not being used, and had zero programs running in memory a the time (except for Outlook E-mail). Both times it was flipped shut, and I only noticed the reboot because I heard it make the startup sound, flipped it open, and witnessed the phone coming back up.

Posted by: GrYph0n Feb 22 2007, 08:05 PM

I would say that it is defective and if possible get it exchanged. I had a friend who had this problem, and they are a very basic smartphone user (not a lot of extras). He got that phone replaced and never had a problem since. I am using my third 3125 (various other reasons) and none of them have had this issue (not even when I caused it to crash due to 0%available RAM). Hopefully Cingular will be able to help you out, and if not, I would recommend contacting HTC directly to see if they can be of assistance.

Posted by: LSASr Feb 24 2007, 04:30 AM

I don't have any software other than what came with the phone. I did have it unlocked by one the companies offering that service.

I do have a 2 gig micro card installed.

It appears that my suspicions over a defect may be well founded. Think I''ll call Cingular for a replacment and spend another $20 to get it unlocked.

Thanks

sad.gif LSASr

Posted by: runningtiger Feb 24 2007, 04:57 AM

I had ours unlocked as well (got it running on T-Mobile right now) AND it has a 2G micro card in it too. You mentioned those two things sounding like maybe you're thinking it/they might be the problem. They are probably not the cause of your issue with the phone. I just think you got a dud. Hopefully Cingular will replace it for you. Good luck!

Posted by: LSASr Feb 24 2007, 03:52 PM

Actually didn't think those 2 items were a problem but thought I should mention the complete picture just in case my thinking was wrong.

Thanks again for the the support.

LSASr

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