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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.
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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!!
spark001uk said:
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.
Hi,
I just got my N1 and I'm very disappointed. As soon as I got it i updated to 2.2. For some reason I can't get 3G, it defaults to Edge. Does anyone know of a way to work around it so I can get my 3G speed?
Thanks In advance
Did you make sure your ordered the right N1? For Fido I would think you need the Rogers AT&T model as opposed to the T-Mobile one.
Also go into your dialer, type *#*#4636#*#*, go to phone information and loo at Set preferred network type and see what it says there but those things rarely get changed, if it doesn't say WCDMA preferred that'd be weird unless you wee already tinkering with the settings.
If it says GSM only than that would be your issue, set it to GSM Auto (PRL) which generally gives better battery than WCDMA preferred. Alternatively you can test setting it to WCDMA only which would force it into 3G mode but then if you don't pick up a 3G signal, you won't get anything at all which is what im betting will happen in your case.
Thanks.
It was set to WCDMA prefered. I set it to GSM auto like you suggested.
So are you saying there's nothing I can do to get 3G to work on this phone with Fido?
You can also try double checking the APN settings. Here is how:
1. Go to Settings > Wireless & Networks > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
2. Press the Menu button > New APN
3. Name: set it to anything like "Fido 3G"
4. APN: internet.fido.ca
5. Usename: fido
6. Password: fido
7. APN Type: default
8. Leave everything else as is
9. Press Menu button > Save
10. Now from the list, tap the radio button next to this new APN created.
Give it couple minutes, and it should switch to 3G.
Let me know if that fixes it.
Already tried that and it didn't make a difference.
Thanks
Jep4444 said:
Did you make sure your ordered the right N1? For Fido I would think you need the Rogers AT&T model as opposed to the T-Mobile one.
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That's it, most probably. Especially if you have the Developer N1 (you just got it, so if you got it new, you definitely got a wrong one).
In this case, you'll see no 3G.
I believe after the 2.2 update, The APN is automatically generated by the phone.
msavic6 said:
I believe after the 2.2 update, The APN is automatically generated by the phone.
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doesn't stop my phone from getting it wrong every time
msavic6 said:
I believe after the 2.2 update, The APN is automatically generated by the phone.
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Yea, not for Fido. I get the GPRS and WAP only with 2.2
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Im on fido aswell and it gets the correct setting since im able to connect to 3g and browse websites over 3g.
melwan said:
Yea, not for Fido. I get the GPRS and WAP only with 2.2
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msavic6 said:
Im on fido aswell and it gets the correct setting since im able to connect to 3g and browse websites over 3g.
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There are 2 different Nexus models. Look it up.
I obviously know there is 2 models he was talking about the wap and GPRS APN , all i said was my phone gets the correct 3G APN.
This is driving me nuts. My o2x P990 is probably more out of service then its actually on it.
When I'm walking around in the city or just sitting at home there are numerous of moments that I just can't make calls or send texts.
Even when I'm connected, sometimes I have to type my messages over and over again three times till its send successfully. Sometimes all my contacts and messages are gone, the whole thing freezes up for a second and I only see their telephone numbers anymore.
I never had this problem before with my other phones, I had an old nokia for years and the bars were always full of connectivity.
Its been out of service for an hour now, only thing that helps it to reboot it, come on..
I live in Belgium and I'm using Mobistar anyone else having these problems?
No rom, nothing flashed, just rooted out of curiosity but not using any benefits of it.
simply type *#*#4636#*#*
then select phone info
and then scroll to prefered network or something else and touch into wcdma preferred
and your phone will get signal everywhere.
sorry for my bad english,
javierito24 said:
simply type *#*#4636#*#*
then select phone info
and then scroll to prefered network or something else and touch into wcdma preferred
and your phone will get signal everywhere.
sorry for my bad english,
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That's not true. If there is no WCDMA coverage, there is NO signal.
And that's not true. If there is no WCDMA, it will use GSM.
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And that's not true. If there is no WCDMA, it will use GSM.
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wcdma preferred = locked to use wcdma?
ludow said:
wcdma preferred = locked to use wcdma?
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Preferred doesn't mean locked.....
xmoo said:
Preferred doesn't mean locked.....
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Ok. Please enlighten me.
We have normal settings like:
* Preferred network mode GSM/WCDMA (auto mode) In practice, WCDMA is preferred
* WCDMA only
* GSM only
So this must be macig, *#*#4636#*#* , please try it.
Preferred mean it will try and use WCDMA where possible, but if it's not possible, it will drop to GSM.
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Preferred mean it will try and use WCDMA where possible, but if it's not possible, it will drop to GSM.
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Where do you find WCDMA preferred extra setting (not AUTO)?
I am mainly referring to post #2. Only in AUTO mode fallback to GSM is supported and vice versa.
Its already on WCMDA preferred, thats good right?
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Its already on WCMDA preferred, thats good right?
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Where did you find that setting? Or do you mean WCDMA only?
If its been having consistently bad reception from day 1, it could be a case of a bad radio hardware. In which case, a warranty swap should easily remedy the situation.
ludow said:
Where did you find that setting? Or do you mean WCDMA only?
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It's the first option in the list on the testing menu.
Ps. GSM Auto (PRL) is often a good bet. That's what I use.
ppsun said:
If its been having consistently bad reception from day 1, it could be a case of a bad radio hardware. In which case, a warranty swap should easily remedy the situation.
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Indeed. And cross checking SIM card on other phone/and another SIM card on O2.
I got the same problem.
But it only occurred after i installed CM7 and after this I flashed back to stock.. Now i can't get any reception at all?
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It's the first option in the list on the testing menu.
Ps. GSM Auto (PRL) is often a good bet. That's what I use.
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Can you explain the difference between GSM Auto (PRL) and WCDMA preferred?
I also have no service very often. My other phones (same SIM card) get 3G or even HSDPA (at least EDGE) access but the LG says no servoice. It's very annoying.
WCDMA the phone is always on the lookout for a 3G signal, PRL means the phone gets a list from the carrier and uses 2G/3G based on it. Should provide better battery life.
Always on,
central Europe, SK, CZ, H, A , PL - everywhere always on = home net + several roaming ones.
May be it is about time to check area of usage with your provider.
LG-P990
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Hi guys!
Im having this issue. *#*#4636#*#* when i dial this code it let me access to select what type of network i want. So i want to force to use LTE Only, but the signal get lost, not signal anymore. But when i change it to lte/gsm its works again. I know i have lte in the area but i cant get it in that way. Can anyone ccan try that and reports back if let u chanche the network? Thanks.
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Bestplayer55 said:
Hi guys!
Im having this issue. *#*#4636#*#* when i dial this code it let me access to select what type of network i want. So i want to force to use LTE Only, but the signal get lost, not signal anymore. But when i change it to lte/gsm its works again. I know i have lte in the area but i cant get it in that way. Can anyone ccan try that and reports back if let u chanche the network? Thanks.
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i change my networks all the time, without issue. if i put lte only, i get lte only. but cant make phone calls on it, so i use lte/gsm. if you dont have an lte signal, it will not connect to lte only.
simms22 said:
i change my networks all the time, without issue. if i put lte only, i get lte only. but cant make phone calls on it, so i use lte/gsm. if you dont have an lte signal, it will not connect to lte only.
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Thanks.. But u get data working on lte only???
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Bestplayer55 said:
Thanks.. But u get data working on lte only???
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yup, no issues. tmobile here.
simms22 said:
yup, no issues. tmobile here.
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Im on claro puerto rico. Ure version is 5.0.1?
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Bestplayer55 said:
Im on claro puerto rico. Ure version is 5.0.1?
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no, im on 5.0.2, but that wont make any difference.
I have an issue where my Nexus 6 will boot with LTE, but once it looses from getting/making a call it cannot regain it.
TopHATTwaffle said:
I have an issue where my Nexus 6 will boot with LTE, but once it looses from getting/making a call it cannot regain it.
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Which company ?
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Which company ?
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T-Mobile. Let the device sit overnight and it got LTE back. So it seems either the LTE radio in this device is terrible compared to my Note 3, or it just won't attempt to get back onto LTE all that often. Or my Devices LTE radio is messed up.
TopHATTwaffle said:
T-Mobile. Let the device sit overnight and it got LTE back. So it seems either the LTE radio in this device is terrible compared to my Note 3, or it just won't attempt to get back onto LTE all that often. Or my Devices LTE radio is messed up.
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Telus Canada. XT1103.
Mine would stay on H+ after a call for a long time. I sometimes "force" it to connect to LTE by toggling cellular data and off in settings. Or a reboot.
Have tried the *#*#4636#*#* menu to change to "LTE only", but won't even connect to LTE in this case.
This feels like a software issue. Clearly it's not a network or hardware issue, since it can connect to LTE.
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Telus Canada. XT1103.
Mine would stay on H+ after a call for a long time. I sometimes "force" it to connect to LTE by toggling cellular data and off in settings. Or a reboot.
Have tried the *#*#4636#*#* menu to change to "LTE only", but won't even connect to LTE in this case.
This feels like a software issue. Clearly it's not a network or hardware issue, since it can connect to LTE.
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if its not connecting to lte when you set it to lte only, then you either dont have lte around when you set it or its an extremely weak signal.
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Telus Canada. XT1103.
Mine would stay on H+ after a call for a long time. I sometimes "force" it to connect to LTE by toggling cellular data and off in settings. Or a reboot.
Have tried the *#*#4636#*#* menu to change to "LTE only", but won't even connect to LTE in this case.
This feels like a software issue. Clearly it's not a network or hardware issue, since it can connect to LTE.
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Unfortunately, it depends a lot on where you are. The office building that I am in is very bad for LTE, signal at my desk is -100dbm, if I go outside it switches up to around -60 to -70dbm. If I choose 3G as the preferred network, sitting in exactly the same location the signal goes to -75dbm 19 au. If I am at my apartment, the LTE signal is much stronger there. This of course effects the battery life also. I am not sure if there is a way to default which LTE band is used since I think Telus only uses band 4 for LTE but I am not familiar with how the phone determines which band to use or if it keeps scanning all of them.
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if its not connecting to lte when you set it to lte only, then you either dont have lte around when you set it or its an extremely weak signal.
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No, where I was testing it, LTE was strong. I also had a Nexus 5 right beside it, and it had no problem acquiring a full signal.
With the Nexus 6, after a reboot or the data toggle, it acquired LTE, again almost full signal.
So I decided to just leave it alone and use it as normal without worrying about LTE or H+. I did not toggle data or reboot, just leave it as is. I just observe. After a few days, it seems better in that it will be connect to LTE a short while after a call, and behaves like how I expected it to like on the Nexus 5.
Of course, immediately after a call, it will stay on H+. If I really wanted LTE right then, I just toggle the data on/off from settings (not by setting to "LTE only" in *#*#4636#*#* menu).
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So I decided to just leave it alone and use it as normal without worrying about LTE or H+. I did not toggle data or reboot, just leave it as is. I just observe. After a few days, it seems better in that it will be connect to LTE a short while after a call, and behaves like how I expected it to like on the Nexus 5.
Of course, immediately after a call, it will stay on H+. If I really wanted LTE right then, I just toggle the data on/off from settings (not by setting to "LTE only" in *#*#4636#*#* menu).
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Ugghh lte data is hardly showing now went into dialer typed in code...it wont let lte only stick when i reboot is goes back to lte/gsm (auto)? Im on tmobile
Btw whats usa band? Thanks
Hi
With my friend purchased 2 Nexus 6. (I bought it from Netherland and my friend in U.S) In our city we have 3G signal. Most of the time I cant connect to 3G connection and only can use 2G (EDGE) but my friend at same time and same place and same operator connect to 3G!
we have the same build number on our phones.
today I try to solve my issue and got some information about this problem that I’ll explain it. Is there anyone can help me to solve it?
In setting >> More >> Celluar networks >> Prefereed network type when i select LTE a green circle added that show now LTE is selected (picture 1) but when I close this menu and again open it , LTE is not selected (picture 2). I tried more than 10 times in different places, even flash latest nexus 6 factory image and test with my friend sim.
After that I tried with *#*#4636#*#* secret code and went to Phone information saw my preferred network type is : LTE/GSM auto (PRL) , and my friend’s phone is LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL).
I changed my settings to LTE/GSM/CDMA. again when i close this page and reopen it it automatically changed to LTE/GSM. (picture 3)
All of our settings are the same. but just when we dial *#*#4636#*#* and go to phone information >> select top menu >> select radio band we have diffrent datas.
My phone just have USA band but my friend has 3 more option (picture 4)!
I hope someone can help me to solve this terrible problem.
P.S. becuase of poor 3G signal in some areas I can't choice WMCDA Only option
thanks
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Hi
With my friend purchased 2 Nexus 6. (I bought it from Netherland and my friend in U.S) In our city we have 3G signal. Most of the time I cant connect to 3G connection and only can use 2G (EDGE) but my friend at same time and same place and same operator connect to 3G!
we have the same build number on our phones.
today I try to solve my issue and got some information about this problem that I’ll explain it. Is there anyone can help me to solve it?
In setting >> More >> Celluar networks >> Prefereed network type when i select LTE a green circle added that show now LTE is selected (picture 1) but when I close this menu and again open it , LTE is not selected (picture 2). I tried more than 10 times in different places, even flash latest nexus 6 factory image and test with my friend sim.
After that I tried with *#*#4636#*#* secret code and went to Phone information saw my preferred network type is : LTE/GSM auto (PRL) , and my friend’s phone is LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL).
I changed my settings to LTE/GSM/CDMA. again when i close this page and reopen it it automatically changed to LTE/GSM. (picture 3)
All of our settings are the same. but just when we dial *#*#4636#*#* and go to phone information >> select top menu >> select radio band we have diffrent datas.
My phone just have USA band but my friend has 3 more option (picture 4)!
I hope someone can help me to solve this terrible problem.
P.S. becuase of poor 3G signal in some areas I can't choice WMCDA Only option
thanks
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first off you and your friend have different nexus 6. sounds like your friend has a US version and you have the international version. the difference between the two is the radio/frequencies included.
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first off you and your friend have different nexus 6. sounds like your friend has a US version and you have the international version. the difference between the two is the radio/frequencies included.
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ok. but why internatinal version has problem with this type of connection?
ramon2045 said:
ok. but why internatinal version has problem with this type of connection?
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honestly, im clueless. what frequencies does your provider use? your friends phone coyld possibly have a better connection to whatever frequency that your provider provides.
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honestly, im clueless. what frequencies does your provider use? your friends phone coyld possibly have a better connection to whatever frequency that your provider provides.
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Just not have better connection. they have different radio band .