i9000m. still on stock rom, UGJG9
went and used the "*#*#4636#*#*" command
went into Phone Information
> Set preferred network type:
> Chose WCDMA only
> Pressed back touchpad to exit out of "phone info" menu
> Went back in to see it on GSM/CDMA auto (PRL)
Still in the Phone info menu
looked at network type: UMTS
the original intent was to get the handset to stay on 2G to conserve power
WCDMA only means that your Phone will only use UMTS...?
Same here on the vibrant. Seem to be a problem on all galaxy phones
Don't press "back", after you make the change press "Home" and the change will be saved.
I just verified this on my captivate flipping back and forth between "WCDMA preferred" and "GSM/CDMA auto"
lost1 said:
Don't press "back", after you make the change press "Home" and the change will be saved.
I just verified this on my captivate flipping back and forth between "WCDMA preferred" and "GSM/CDMA auto"
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Why don't you try other settings? Such as gsm auto prl and wcdma only? Oh and did you restart your phone after??
When I flashed my phone with Bell's 3 button firmware I got the same issue. Now I'm back with my aussie stock firmware and all is well.
Try switching the rom.
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Hey to get WCDMA only you can just go to Settings>Wireless and Network>Mobile Networks. It should be changed to WCDMA only now if you go back to testing .
I, however, would like to change to WCDMA preferred in testing, but I'm having the same problem as it just keeps switching back to GSM/CDMA auto (PRL)... Does anyone know a fix for this?
lost1 said:
Don't press "back", after you make the change press "Home" and the change will be saved.
I just verified this on my captivate flipping back and forth between "WCDMA preferred" and "GSM/CDMA auto"
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Works, Thanks
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This is not a question, but an answer... Just in case anyone has the same problem as me.
I have just rooted & upgraded to FRF85B, when going through the set up I was advised to switch on wi-fi as I had no data connection, after setup & sync I still had no 3G. I checked, deleted & entered my APN again & again. Nothing
So I tried a few custom roms, with exactly the same problem.
After a nandroid back to the stock rom I searched & found a reference to the "Testing Menu" in an archive from this very forum no less
Then I remembered a similar problem with my old Hero.
The thread suggested changing the "set preferred Network Type" to WCDMA, but this I presume is for american handsets.
What I did instead was change it to "GSM auto (PRL)" & within a few seconds.. WHAM! FULL 3G
Seems that UK roms have this already changed by networks, but this universal one didn't
Any U.K. users watch out for this one, it's been driving me round the twist for about 3 hours
So to sum up:
Dial *#*#4636#*#* on your keypad
In testing menu select "phone Information"
Scroll down to the bottom
Set preferred network type to " GSM auto (PRL) "
Wait for your 3G signal
press back arrow to exit out
Problem solved !!
Hi all,
a little while ago, i learned how to use only 2g,
how i did it was:
settings -> wireless network -> mobile networks -> network mode -> and then chose gsm only.
it was good because it only used 2g. however, now i went back to the previous option,
GSM/WCDMA (auto mode) but it still only uses 2g.
I don't know if this is relevant, but i'm using a i9000m, but unlocked on rogers...
thanks in advance!
also currently using.. darky's gingerbread rom is that makes a difference?
i've also played around with quick settings before, however, i've double checked my apn settings and they seem fine...
anyone? please help :S
Try this, go to dialer and input *#*#4636#*#* then choose phone info, select wcdma prefered in the dropdown list, then press menu and select band. After you do this, go to settings and turn airllane mode on, then off and wait, you should have 3g back.
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Hi Everyone,
I'm looking for some help.
I'm wanting to set my network to "WCMDA Preferred" under *#*#4636#*#*. I am running Ramad's Stock Deodexed 2.3.3 JVH with CF-Root v3.2.
I had it set to "WCDMA Preferred" a few days ago after the Vodafone Shop in N.Z set it to "WCMDA Preferred" which made my 3G Connection much quicker.
I had to fix a problem and had to re-flash 2.3.3 JVH with CF-Root and when i went into *#*#4636#*#* it was already set to "WCDMA Preferred" but once I exited, it reverted back to "GSM/CDMA, auto (PRL)" and I can't change it back to "WCDMA Preferred".
The Vodafone Shop told me I need to select WCDMA Only under the Wireless & Network>Mobile Networks>Network Mode, but then I can only select WCDMA under Radio Bands.
Does anyone know how I can fix this, would it be worth me reflashing 2.3.3?
Cheers,
Don't you have a "WCDMA Only" option in "Network Mode" ? Select that...
Prasad007 said:
Don't you have a "WCDMA Only" option in "Network Mode" ? Select that...
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If I select that I don't get as good reception as when set to the "GSM/CDMA" auto mode.
I am running the AOKP-targa-milestone-4 mod of ICS and i set my phone mode to just cdma because data kept dropping. Now 3g and wifi are completely stable and i would like to change the mode back to cdma/lte but my bionic wont let me, i press on the cdma/lte mode and it reverts back to just cdma. Any i can do to re enable 4g?
Go to the dialer, enter *#*#4636*#*# then tap "Phone Information" and then under "Set Preferred Network Type" and you should be able to find an option that looks like either
1. CDMA/LTE Auto (PRL)
2. GSM/CDMA Auto (PRL)
projektorboy said:
Go to the dialer, enter *#*#4636*#*# then tap "Phone Information" and then under "Set Preferred Network Type" and you should be able to find an option that looks like either
1. CDMA/LTE Auto (PRL)
2. GSM/CDMA Auto (PRL)
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Thanks a bunch, ill try that-----It worked well, thanks a bunch! Also the app Phone Info in the market does the same thing! Hopefully 4g just doesnt drop now!
I know the *#*#4636#*#* trick. So I selected 'Evdo Only' in 'Set preferred network type' menu from dialing *#*#4636#*#*. However, the change didn't stay after a reboot. The preferred network type went back to 'CDMA auto (PRL)' after rebooting. Is there a way for the phone to remember the change after reboot? Or I have to flash a customized PRL? Thanks