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Taylor Catlin Jan 20, 2013

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+	== Sound is Not Emitting From the Speaker/Sound is Distorted ==
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+	''The external speaker on your Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant is not producing sound, or the speaker sound is distorted and producing bleeps while playing audio.''
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+	=== An Electrical Glitch ===
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+	This could just be an electrical glitch, especially if sound is not coming through the audio jack as well. Take off the back cover of your Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant , pop the battery out and then reassemble it. Turn on your phone and check to see if the speaker is working again.
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+	=== Volume is Set Too High ===
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+	Speakers on phones, like all speakers, will be blown out when it receives too much power from the volume being turned to maximum capabilities. Use the Volume Up/Down key in order to adjust the volume to a lower decibel.
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+	=== Speaker is Damaged ===
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+	In the case that removing the battery does not work, there is a high probability that your Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant ’s speaker is blown out or broken. This might have happened after dropping the phone, or devices simply wear out when too much power is supplied to them. The speaker must be replaced; please see Installing Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant Speaker for step-by-step instructions.
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+	== Unable to Connect to Network ==
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+	''The phones signal bars are low, or your Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant is unable to connect to your mobile network.''
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+	=== Signal Bar Readout is Incorrect ===
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+	If the phone’s signal readout displays that you have signal, yet calls will not go through, the problem may exist in the receptive capabilities of the tower that your device is trying to connect with. Too many people in the area may be trying for the same network. This is true as well if the 3G data is not connecting; there may not be enough data bandwidth. Relocate to a new area and try to connect with the network.
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+	=== Network Settings are Faulted ===
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+	In some cases the network mode settings in your phone are incorrect. To configure settings, go to '''Settings > Wireless and Networks > Mobile Networks'''
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+	* To simply enable 2G (for making calls), select '''Network mode > GSM only'''
+	* If you are enabling applications that require 3G (higher-speed data connectivity), select '''Network Mode > WCDMA only.'''
+	* To scan for the available networks, select '''Network Operators.'''
+	** To search manually, select '''Search now''' and select the available network.
+	** Touch '''Select Automatically''' to automatically select a network connection.
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+	=== SIM Card is Old ===
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+	If you used a SIM card from an old phone and placed it in your Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant, the capabilities may be restricted.
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+	* Contact your mobile provider to ensure that the mobile plan you have is compatible with the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant.
+	* In the event that the SIM card must be replaced, remove the back phone case and the old SIM card. Then place the new SIM card in the proper way and reboot your device.
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+	=== Antenna Cable Replacement ===
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+	The antenna cable may be worn out in your device. See Installing Samsung Vibrant Galaxy S Antenna Cable.

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