A friend of mine shared this with me on FB and I am not sure wether people actually know about this or not.
But I pressed * # * # 4636 # * # *, selected Phone information and then changed my network type from "WCDMA Preferred" to "GSM Auto(RPL)" which supposedly should save some power considering we dont use WCDMA here in Denmark.
But there also seems to be other options available. But did others know about this?. Because this is the first time I see it.
MeX_DK said:
A friend of mine shared this with me on FB and I am not sure wether people actually know about this or not.
But I pressed * # * # 4636 # * # *, selected Phone information and then changed my network type from "WCDMA Preferred" to "GSM Auto(RPL)" which supposedly should save some power considering we dont use WCDMA here in Denmark.
But there also seems to be other options available. But did others know about this?. Because this is the first time I see it.
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This is the oldest trick in the Android book.
Xmoo,
That might be so, but noone ever told me about it. And do note that I am not claiming its anything new . Just enquiring if others knew about it.
Make a custom shortcut to an app called 'Testing' for easy access.
MeX_DK said:
A friend of mine shared this with me on FB and I am not sure wether people actually know about this or not.
But I pressed * # * # 4636 # * # *, selected Phone information and then changed my network type from "WCDMA Preferred" to "GSM Auto(RPL)" which supposedly should save some power considering we dont use WCDMA here in Denmark.
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could anyone tell me if we use wcdma here in the uk?
Yes, it's 3G.
CDMA = No
WCDMA = Yes
Go figure.
WCDMA is not 3g. I have GMS preferred set and are oddly enough able to initiate a 3G connection . Or it might just be something else here
WCDMA is 3G, and contrary to the above, you do use it in Denmark.
GSM Auto (PRL) will still get you a 3G connection as the point of the PRL (preferential roaming list) is to let the phone know when it can use 3G.
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WCDMA is 3G, and contrary to the above, you do use it in Denmark.
GSM Auto (PRL) will still get you a 3G connection as the point of the PRL (preferential roaming list) is to let the phone know when it can use 3G.
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hi ... it changed to 3g (APN activated) ... and stayed on 3g (APN deactivated) didnt go back to 2g ... is that normal?
Yeah, 3G isn't just for data, voice calls work over it too.
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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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Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App (Which seems less than stable...)
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.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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!!
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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.
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?
Brmm_ said:
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
rooted stock 10b
Hey Guys!
I'm from Argentina and I have bought (via Amazon) this amazing phone. It is the Developer Edition 32GB, XT1053. I think it runs the T-Mobile rom. I bought it because it is the global GSM version and its LTe bands works down here (same bands as US) well.
So far so good with this little and fast phone, but I was really surprised when i went on to check the preferred network types options, and found I only have 2 options: Automatic or 2G. There is no "3G/2G" option as I use to see in other phones. Normally you would expect 3 options here:
LTE (which includes 3G and 2G also), 3G (which includes 2G also) and just 2G.
Thing is, so far I don't mind this since Its cool to have it automatically, the phone will always try to find LTE and if not, 3G... and if not, 2G. The thing is, Argentina is currently setting up LTE over the country these days (yes, we suck), and in the future the operators 'might' charge an extra cost for using LTE instead of 3G, and that's what worries me... not having the option to limit the phone to 3G/2G was something I wasn't expecting and honestly I don't want to flash the phone to another rom, not at least in the near future.
Anyone knows if this "Automatic - 2G" setting is normal to see in this version ? Do you know if there's some kind of workaround to make it work under 3G/2G only in case I need to avoid LTE in the future for extra fees and so ?
Thanks for your help guys!
Edit: Forgot to mention, the phone came out with 4.4.3 but I upgraded it via OTA to 4.4.4 right away.
Yes the Automatic - 2G option is normal for the xt1053 retail stock. Android has hidden menu that gives more options tho.
Use this app to access hidden menu: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snclabs.radioswitcher&hl=am
Scroll down to where it says set preferred network type and change to whatever you want. gsm only being 2g, wcdma only being 3g, and so on
If the setting doesn't stick after reboot you can try toggling data off then on after changing the setting. try a few times it will stick after reboot.
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Yes the Automatic - 2G option is normal for the xt1053 retail stock. Android has hidden menu that gives more options tho.
Use this app to access hidden menu: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snclabs.radioswitcher&hl=am
Scroll down to where it says set preferred network type and change to whatever you want. gsm only being 2g, wcdma only being 3g, and so on
If the setting doesn't stick after reboot you can try toggling data off then on after changing the setting. try a few times it will stick after reboot.
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Thanks man! That app will be really helpful to me if it happens that the operators start charging extra fee for LTE use in the near future.
Btw, I don't understand that much all that names. What would be the options for having 3G and 2G ? Should it be "WCDMA preferred" ? (I guess that takes away LTE) I will not use it under 3G only since I will be without signal if I happen to run into a 2G zone. (yes, we still have a lot of 2G zones in this country )
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.
simms22 said:
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 .
Hi Anyone know how to set 3G as preferred network? Apparently I need to do this to be able to place calls through Vodafone's Sure Signal box, but the only options I see are:
4G (preferred)/WCDMA/GSM
WCDMA Only
WCDMA (preferred)/GSM
I see to recall there might be a settings menu which can be dialled in on the keypad to change what's displayed in this list
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Hi Anyone know how to set 3G as preferred network? Apparently I need to do this to be able to place calls through Vodafone's Sure Signal box, but the only options I see are:
4G (preferred)/WCDMA/GSM
WCDMA Only
WCDMA (preferred)/GSM
I see to recall there might be a settings menu which can be dialled in on the keypad to change what's displayed in this list
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No you don't have to change anything. I have a Sure Signal box and the phone automatically drops back to 3G when in the house and picks up 4G when outside. Setting your phone to 3G means you're limiting yourself to only 3G masts and there are less and less of them these days.
Just make sure you have set up the Sure Signal box correctly.
Turn your phone off and take the sim out. Register it on the suresignal via the vodafone website. Wait ten minutes. Put the sim back in the phone and turn it on. It will then connect to the SureSignal. I kid you not, these are the instructions I got from being on the phone to Vodafone tech support. (I couldn't get my phone to connect to my newly purchased SureSignal box).
If you've added your phone and it's not connected, then go back into the control panel on the vodafone website and delete your phone from the suresignal, wait ten minutes and then follow the instructions above.
Edit: the menu you're looking for can be found by typing *#*#7378423#*#* on your phone keypad, but I advise against messing with it.