Like the title says... I have full reception but many people have told me that when they call its like my phone is off!! I just tested it and its true.
Wondering if anyone else having this problem... Is this a radio ROM problem...
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
what type of connection you have ?
Would be good to know if you could use 3G and what kind of radio / os rom you are using. Personally I had the same problem, but could fix it by using just GSM (phone settings) and/or using a newer rom.
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Hi,
I have the exact same ROM, Radio and protocol version as you... I have just switched it to GSM only in the phone setting, I hope this works!!
I had the same problem... i noticed it was ok when i switched over to 2G... Spoke to T-mobile and they said it was the 3G receptions... they told me to keep it on 2g (unless i wanna do data) for the moment until they can improve the network...
sorry if im being silly here, but how do you switch it yo 2g? used to be in the comm manager on my hermes?
start -> settings -> phone -> band -> network type = GSM
champsak said:
start -> settings -> phone -> band -> network type = GSM
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top man , now just waiting for the day custom comm managers are available
this is absolutely ridiculous,
i get this problem too
i cant tell in advance whether this fauilt is going to affect me,
i need my phone to ring when people call me!
what am i supposed to do, go through this huge palaver of switching to gsm whenever i finish doing any data work?
wtf?!!!
If your phone is transmitting data and you are not in 3G then they will get your voicemail when they call.
3G allows for both voice and data at the same time, older methods do not. Try using Band Switch or some program like that to close down your data connections when they aren't in use.
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Hello,
I bought the TyTN II, 2 weeks ago and all is perfect, except one "big" bug.
When I am in a big town, the phone works perfectly, but when I am in a smaller town, I cannot make or receive calls.
I am quite sure it's got something top do with 3g coverage but I don't know how to fix.
I have to take out the card and put it in an old nokia in order to make phone calls....
This is the most ridiculous bug, bcs for me the most important function....is still the phone.
Does anyone know if there is a fix?
Thanks
Xtp
I've had the same problem in london.
Try using just GSM when this happens... its prob because the 3g signal is poor?
works for me.
start -> settings -> phone -> band -> network type = GSM
Ok, will try this - thanks
Still, this makes no sense as it should be done automaticaly...
champsak said:
I've had the same problem in london.
Try using just GSM when this happens... its prob because the 3g signal is poor?
works for me.
start -> settings -> phone -> band -> network type = GSM
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Wow thanks!!!
I had also problems with the signal with my Kaiser and now it gone!!
Portugal too
hi, xtp
I'm at Lisbon in Portugal TMN operator to, try update the radio ROM
the phone have to switch alone to gsm mode!
LP
Hi all,
My brand new Diamond 2 (ROM 1.39.413.0 SVE, radio 3.43.25.19) will never switch to HSDPA/3G mode. I have the "G" symbol in the status area, and not the "H" symbol. I have checked the settings under "Advanced network" and HSDPA/HSUPA is activated. I also tried to inactivate it, soft reset and the re-activate it again but no luck.
I use Tele2 as carrier, and had no problem with this in any previous phone (last phone was a Nokia N82).
Anyone with similar problems? Any ideas what I could try?
i have problem. My D2 only use with 3G network. I like to use GSM but cant switch... always see the "3G" symbol
Well, today it suddenly decided it was time to switch to 3G-mode, after two full days in GSM/GPRS mode. Also, when doing data transfers in 3G-mode and the signal is low (one or two bars), it first gives a stupid error message ("dialing failed") a few times and then takes over a minute to switch to GPRS mode. Definitely disappointing radio performance, compared to for example Nokia and SE.
But I like the rest of the phone, so I guess I will learn to live with this...
how to switch to GSM mode, bro?
i tried to tweak registry, used some software like S'chap or Diamond tweak, but can't...
pls Help me
Start -> settings -> All Settings -> Personal -> phone -> Select your network Type -> GSM.
Its possible the touchy way too via Comm Manager > Phone > Band (at the bottom, German ROM here).
Regards
trinode said:
Start -> settings -> All Settings -> Personal -> phone -> Select your network Type -> GSM.
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i tried it, but always show only the 3G network type.
with the same simcard, i put in my O2 miniS, n it can use GSM.
When i use my touch HD, in tab communication had 3G mode on/off, very easy to switch...
have a nice day, bro )
Try these to switch off 3G
Phone>Menu>Options>Band>Select your network type>GSM
or
Settings>All Settings>Connections>Advanced Network>Disable
HTC Touch Freak said:
Try these to switch off 3G
Phone>Menu>Options>Band>Select your network type>GSM
or
Settings>All Settings>Connections>Advanced Network>Disable
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Thank so much, bro. It's work! Now i can use GSM with battery life increase...
My UK O2 XDA Diamond is running fine on a cooked ROM but I keep getting the connection go to HSPDA with one bar strength instead of the more reliable (ie stronger signals) GPRS or EDGE. Consequently the line drops out while I am on a call.
What setting do I need to change this?
I never saw HSPDA come up on the stock ROM, am I better off without this?
Thanks in advance
Vero44 said:
My UK O2 XDA Diamond is running fine on a cooked ROM but I keep getting the connection go to HSPDA with one bar strength instead of the more reliable (ie stronger signals) GPRS or EDGE. Consequently the line drops out while I am on a call.
What setting do I need to change this?
I never saw HSPDA come up on the stock ROM, am I better off without this?
Thanks in advance
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Even with just one bar you shud have far faster internet access with hsdpa over gprs .....
Thanks but my problem is actually dropping the calls, not internet access, although this drops out too.
When I am in a call the HSPDA signal drops to zero and I lose the call. This didn't happen before this rom was loaded, I didn't see the HSPDA icon at all.
Is it a setting for the band that I need to change or is it a matter of loading a different radio?
Vero44 said:
Thanks but my problem is actually dropping the calls, not internet access, although this drops out too.
When I am in a call the HSPDA signal drops to zero and I lose the call. This didn't happen before this rom was loaded, I didn't see the HSPDA icon at all.
Is it a setting for the band that I need to change or is it a matter of loading a different radio?
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go to comm manager and turn 3g off, that shud make you fone stay in gsm mode
Comm manager has simply 'Data connection' on or off. I don't want to lose 3G as I use the phone for data too - quite heavily. Just can't put up with the loss of voice calls.
Any other suggestions?
duz advanced config tool have an option to disable hsdpa? i cant remember have a look
Vero44 said:
Comm manager has simply 'Data connection' on or off. I don't want to lose 3G as I use the phone for data too - quite heavily. Just can't put up with the loss of voice calls.
Any other suggestions?
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Try Settings>Connections>Advanced Network, then select "Disable" in HSDPA/HSUPA. This should get you to 3G.
Any solution?
Only GPRS/EDGE does work, if 3G is available, it disconnects automatically until 3G isn't available.
Solution: Set to 2G-Only :-(
Anyone has the same problem?
I didn't have this problem with FRF 72.
Provider: Sunrise Switzerland
Radio: 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.12_7
Have you tried going into your phone settings from *#*#4636#*#* and setting it to wcdma only? I did that on mine not too long ago and no more dropping to edge for me!
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andi86 said:
Any solution?
Only GPRS/EDGE does work, if 3G is available, it disconnects automatically until 3G isn't available.
Solution: Set to 2G-Only :-(
Anyone has the same problem?
I didn't have this problem with FRF 72.
Provider: Sunrise Switzerland
Radio: 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.12_7
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does it lose complete signal? or does it show 3g still but just not doing anything?
Mine was working at first after flash. Then at about 2am it just kept trying to load then times out. Still shows 3g but just dont do anything. Im hoping its just tmobile messing with their towers... I dont see why it would work at first then not now..
The problem is, that i can only have a internet connection, when the phone is logged in into a gsm or edge network.
as soon as wcdma is available, the phone disconnects from the internet.
the signal is always available, but it looses the internet connection when it changes to 3G mode.
when the phone changes from 2G->3G mode, i see for 1s the 3G icon and then no icon will bi there.
when it changes back from 3G->2G, the EDGE/GPRS icon is visible again.
andi86 said:
the signal is always available, but it looses the internet connection when it changes to 3G mode.
when the phone changes from 2G->3G mode, i see for 1s the 3G icon and then no icon will bi there.
when it changes back from 3G->2G, the EDGE/GPRS icon is visible again.
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ok thanks for clarification. My problem is different. I think related to phone company.. I still show the 3g signal and even have bars, but the pages dont load and eventually gives me the check your service and try again alert....
So Im hoping soon its working again for me... And I hope you as well figure it out.....
Thank you Good luck!
Had the same issue after update, did *#*#4636#*#* and noticed I was set to GSM only. Set it to WCDMA preferred and now it's good.
Thank you very much, thats the solution!!
Andi
ezhangin said:
Had the same issue after update, did *#*#4636#*#* and noticed I was set to GSM only. Set it to WCDMA preferred and now it's good.
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ezhangin said:
Had the same issue after update, did *#*#4636#*#* and noticed I was set to GSM only. Set it to WCDMA preferred and now it's good.
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Thank you. Updated to FRF83 this morning and I've had a full 3g signal, just couldn't pull data all day. Could over edge. Sure enough, GSM only was selected.
AT&T N1.
I'm having the same issue on a non-rooted phone on T-Mobile. No 3G after the FRF83 update. Full bars of service and 3G displayed in the status bar. Dropping to Edge only works but there is no data with 3G.
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I'm having the same issue on a non-rooted phone on T-Mobile. No 3G after the FRF83 update. Full bars of service and 3G displayed in the status bar. Dropping to Edge only works but there is no data with 3G.
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Same issue here.
Switching to WCDMA preferred doesn't work for me though.....any help is welcome
I think it's a hardware problem with a lot of N1's.
Mine was ok the first 2 months, and later, 3g not working. This is driving me crazy ):
I have tried everything. Change the simcard, I did a reset of the data with my telcon, and nothing happens.
I've seen these problems on many N1's.
I hope google / htc release a fix for this problem.
Lost Dog said:
I'm having the same issue on a non-rooted phone on T-Mobile. No 3G after the FRF83 update. Full bars of service and 3G displayed in the status bar. Dropping to Edge only works but there is no data with 3G.
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how bout checking your bands in the service menu. so *#*#4636#*#* -> phone info -> press the menu key for more options -> select bands -> choose one appropriate for your region (ie "USA BANDS").
If all else fails do a factory reset by going to the settings -> privacy -> restore factory defaults.. of course do a backup/sync/whatever before just to make sure you can get all your apps back.
There's other ways to do a factory reset via the bootloader .. its under recovery and you press up volume or the trackball I think and you can just select all the clear/erase settings there and that should clear out everything on the phone's internal storage.
The factory reset worked for me (via bootloader) when I upped from update-1 to FRF50 and didn't have any data icon next to my signal strength. Could call out but couldn't get data.
Hope that helps.
jasonpich said:
I think it's a hardware problem with a lot of N1's.
Mine was ok the first 2 months, and later, 3g not working. This is driving me crazy ):
I have tried everything. Change the simcard, I did a reset of the data with my telcon, and nothing happens.
I've seen these problems on many N1's.
I hope google / htc release a fix for this problem.
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Check your APN settings. Do a full factory reset from the bootloader. If nothing works you should call tech support again. Most 3g issues where you have issues with connecting are service/signal level related. I *****ed early about my 3g issues on tmobile and it was the network as they've pretty much gone away with improving the backhaul in my area for HSDPA+ or updates to the phone's radio.
HTC is really really really cool about swapping phones and repairing them. If you feel you have a nexus that has hardware issues call them. I did this 3 times already (one time for minor cosmetic issues with the refurb they sent) and I couldn't be happier about how willing they were to replace/repair the phone. It turns out I really didn't have any issues with them at all.. with any issues with hardware from the second refurbished phone. It was service or software related and I'm happy to say with updates/tmobile service improvements I couldn't be happier with this phone.
blisk said:
Check your APN settings. Do a full factory reset from the bootloader. If nothing works you should call tech support again. Most 3g issues where you have issues with connecting are service/signal level related. I *****ed early about my 3g issues on tmobile and it was the network as they've pretty much gone away with improving the backhaul in my area for HSDPA+ or updates to the phone's radio.
HTC is really really really cool about swapping phones and repairing them. If you feel you have a nexus that has hardware issues call them. I did this 3 times already (one time for minor cosmetic issues with the refurb they sent) and I couldn't be happier about how willing they were to replace/repair the phone. It turns out I really didn't have any issues with them at all.. with any issues with hardware from the second refurbished phone. It was service or software related and I'm happy to say with updates/tmobile service improvements I couldn't be happier with this phone.
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Thanks blisk, but the thing I don't understand is why Blackberry 9700 with T-Mobile bands, doesn't have problems at all ?
By the way, I rooted my phone , so the thing with the warranty it's complicated
I had it happen last night at work all night, but when i got home i checked my wife's tp2 and it also was doing the same thing so for levity wasn't the phone but tmobile. They started worming the same time also.... I think its tmobile.
Hello, I had the same problem with my imported n1. I'm using the tmobile version non rooted fully stock manually updated to frf83. I did a *#*#4636#*#* and selected wcdma only, rebooted and couldn't connect to my gsm network. Went in again and did a wcdma preferred, rebooted, and I works better, still changes fast to edge and G, but less often, I'm still trying it but I have high hopes its gonna be ok
Mmmm i did have problems with 3G too after pushing FRF83, but i found out that for some reason the APN settings weren't set correctly after the update. In my case the port setting after the proxy of the APN wasn't set, i changed to the correct value and it worked.
In conclusion, check your APN settings.
Just went from FRF72 to FRF83 and it's working fine.
I'm currently set to GSM auto (PRL) in the *#*#4636#*#* and I didn't change it to that after putting on FRF83.
Hi all,
Would like to check if anyone knows how could i set "WCDMA Only" (3G Only) on Galaxy S?
I can only Force 2G only via the settings menu, but not 3G only.
Managed to access the "Phone Info" menu via *#*#4636#*#*, selected "WCDMA Only" from the dropdown box.
However, nothing seemed to be set nor i see any button to save the choice?
Anyone happen to know how can i have it set? Or i could manually set it by applying some settings somewhere?
Thanks alot!
you cant force 3g... you would get no signal if you didnt have a 3g connection
boinger66 said:
you cant force 3g... you would get no signal if you didnt have a 3g connection
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I know that. However, such settings are available in Nexus One.
i2umi said:
I know that. However, such settings are available in Nexus One.
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It is also available on the HTC Desire :
WCDMA only
GSM/WCDMA auto
GSM only
*#*#197328640#*#* > debug screen > phone control > network control > band selection
You need to do this after each reboot though as it does not stick.
Is there a way to shortcut this with anycut?
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The app Network simplifies the procedure quite a bit. Haven't actually gone into a low signal spot yet to see if it fully works as intended though.
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thank you very much..i have been searching this high and low...you save my day..
Thank you so much! This helped me diagnose the SGS and see if I have 1900 3G in my area (1 bar). here's a tip that I used for quick access to the debug screen just as a trial and it actually worked
Enter ONLY *#*#197328640#*# then hit add to contacts (notice there is no * at the end).
Give it a name (Samsung Debug Screen) and tap to edit the number and enter the final * at the end.
Save and exit. Now whenever u want to enter debug mode to change the network or other stuff just type *#*# and it should appear. Tap on the contact and voila!
clubtech said:
*#*#197328640#*#* > debug screen > phone control > network control > band selection
You need to do this after each reboot though as it does not stick.
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Awesome, thanks for this! Lots of fun debug info in there.
boinger66 said:
you cant force 3g... you would get no signal if you didnt have a 3g connection
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My operator doesn't have a 2G network... all they have is 3G. There's no point in my phone looking for anything other than a 3G network.
Solution added to FAQ
sorry to ask if this is already answered but how exactly to i get to CONFIRM my wcdma only selection? i check it and nothing happens, data connection stays on "G" symbol. I know for sure that at the place where i tested i get NO 3g signal. which means probably that i should be losing all signal after choosing wcdma only. that does not happen. also if i close the phone info app and reopen it, choice gets back to default (3g/gprs).
any help appreciated... I really need this.
forcing to only 3g is a bad move, i tested it on my n1 and i kept dropping calls once 3g lost signal.
raspdeep said:
forcing to only 3g is a bad move, i tested it on my n1 and i kept dropping calls once 3g lost signal.
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I know but i need it for the internet.. and i need it badly.. please help anyone as soon as possible. thank you guys
Its available in the new firmware I9000XWJM1
Hey, its there in I9000XWJM1 and tested working great as expected! However its a beta so you may see other issues. Not sure if its there in latest stable.
Just to confirm, i upgraded my firmware to XWJM5 today, and i noticed that in settings > wireless and network > mobile networks, there's a new menu 'network mode' in which there's 3 options - auto / gsm only / wcdma only. Nice touch!
In answer to the cynics, there are times when browsing, when the phone is borderline whether to give you 2g or 3g, it does come in handy, and it's safer too, as if i have to browse on 2g it makes me want to smash the phone up!!
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Just to confirm, i upgraded my firmware to XWJM5 today, and i noticed that in settings > wireless and network > mobile networks, there's a new menu 'network mode' in which there's 3 options - auto / gsm only / wcdma only. Nice touch!
In answer to the cynics, there are times when browsing, when the phone is borderline whether to give you 2g or 3g, it does come in handy, and it's safer too, as if i have to browse on 2g it makes me want to smash the phone up!!
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LOL "safer"
@OP Although 'WCDMA only' mode may not be a good idea and hence not recommended but just to confirm
my current Build i9000XXJPH have following three modes
GSM/WCDMA (auto mode)
GSM only
WCDMA only
JM8 build also have this mode. I noticed that when I flash the i9000M (bell version) previously it didn't have these modes.