Reboots

[nicooke]

I'd be shocked if it were hardware. That said, I'm guessing it has to do with the network stack, specifically with regards to cellular data. I don't think it's a problem with any particular app, given that it appears that people have had the issue regardless of what apps they have had installed.

I can't think of anything else that would be that random and, yet, predictable. It's always the same result (a reboot), just at unpredictable times. It's never a freeze or anything else; it's always what appears to be a kernel panic.

I wish we had an Event Viewer on these things.

Exactly why i can't wait for an unlocked bootloader, and root access. So we can properly troubleshoot

 

[jgraves4480]

For what it's worth. The original launch for verizon was pushed because the wp8 was having issues staying connected to the cell network. If it is still having issues it could be set to reboot to try and reconnect. Just a thought. I forget which device I had years ago, if it lost all data it would try to connect, if failed it rebooted and tried again. Could be the phones just reboot because we keep trying to fiddle with stuff while its searching. If the antenna symbol stayed viewable we could see that.

 

[TheAccuser]

I've had my 8x for over a week without a single reboot. I've installed quite a few apps too and my use is pretty heavy.

 

[philxor]

I have had mine for 4 days now with heavy use and haven't had a single reboot, freeze, etc. I may end up exchanging the phone because of light leak on the bottom edge of the screen but so far the software side of things has been pretty flawless.

 

[Coffee]

Microsoft investigating reported Windows Phone 8 reboots | ZDNet

 

[TurboDon]

Just purchased three with T-Mobile and no problems so far after three days use. My son loaded his up with apps and has been using it non stop since he got it. All his iPhone friends are jealous because this phone and OS are by far better than anything else out there. If we get any reboots I will post but being a software guy I am sure some of the apps could cause issues like this. It could be related to carriers so please post your carrier if you have any issues. Sorry Apple.

 

[fierywater]

I pinged @WinPhoneSupport about it and they asked me to delete my browser history and restart my phone. Kind of an odd thing to try; makes me wonder if they actually have some idea as to what's causing this.

 

[drewho]

I pinged @WinPhoneSupport about it and they asked me to delete my browser history and restart my phone. Kind of an odd thing to try; makes me wonder if they actually have some idea as to what's causing this.

Yeah i got the same response

 

[fierywater]

Yeah i got the same response

I gave it a shot. Nothing yet, but as I've only had two since 11/15, I suspect it'll be a while before I can deduce anything from this.

 

[DeathBreath]

Microsoft has finally acknowledged the problem in the "8X reboots" thread over at the MS forums. Another step in the right direction

 

[jaj324]

I'm on day 4, no reboots and batt life is about the same as my titan 2.
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[jaj324]

I'm on day 4, no reboots and good battery life.
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[fierywater]

Looks like Nokia and HTC have both told The Verge that they're working with Microsoft and looking into the issue.

Progress!

 

[jgraves4480]

What? I guess we need to all hit ie on the phone like flies on crap! To be honest I haven't used the browser much at all. Time to find out though.

 

[nicooke]

Good news! I haven't had any reboots today since changing my theme however bit could just be coincidence

 

[shinygerbil]

Just had my second reboot in two weeks. Interestingly both have been at work - and not only that but a specific area of work. It's got me thinking it might be some kind of signal issue as has been mentioned. I'm wondering if it's coincidence, but I was trying to connect to a new WiFi network shortly before my first reboot, but it was on the very edge of signal range and wouldn't connect.

 

[nicooke]

That could be the case - I know mine does it out and about but I am not monitoring the connection state at the time. Either way STILL no reboot since I changed the theme. Wierd.

 

[unit_three]

I have two 8Xs on T-Mobile USA with no problems since the day thye released. Maybe it's Carrier specific?

 

[reverendtimothy]

HTC Trophy 7 user here, signed up to this forum just to reply to this thread. I've been having the reboots for the past couple weeks, and also suspect it might be signal/app related.

• Seems more noticable when battery is low, or signal is weak (eg: at end of the day, or certain places like train station)
• Happens more frequently when using some apps, such as KakaoTalk (can reboot during day if I type too fast), but when signal is low/end of day, can happen with any app (WhatsApp, Browser, YouTube)
• I've -never- had FB app installed. Just use native People hub.
• OS:7.10.8107.79

Hope this helps someone, looking forward to seeing it resolved!

 

[Villain]

ahh I noticed if i put any pressure on the simcard tray... my device reboots.


tested a couple times and bam a reboot. someone else want to give it a try?