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[Q] How to put I9305 into 2G only mode??

I've just recently acquired an I9305 in the UK. I'm on giffgaff.
It appears there are only 2 allowable modes for the mobile radio, 2G/3G/4G Auto mode, or 3G Only.
Has anyone figured out how to put it into 2G only mode?
Paul

The Australian version has options for 2g only, 3g only or auto. Only option it doesn't have is 4g only. Not sure why the UK version doesn't have the same options.
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Settings/wireless/more/mobile networks/use only 2gnetworks
You could disable data aswell..!!
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NatTheCat said:
Settings/wireless/more/mobile networks/use only 2gnetworks
You could disable data aswell..!!
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NatTheCat,
Which network are you on and are you running the stock ROM? I'm on giffgaff (O2), and there is no option for "use only 2gnetworks". I'm also using the stock ROM.

psweeney1967 said:
NatTheCat,
Which network are you on and are you running the stock ROM? I'm on giffgaff (O2), and there is no option for "use only 2gnetworks". I'm also using the stock ROM.
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the last ppl to reply dont seem to give the proper info, Yes you can put it in 2G mode only and the way to do it is put it in GSM Only Mode....
GSM = 2G
WCDMA = 3G
LTE = 4G
Settings>More settings>Mobile Networks>Network Mode> GSM ONLY

btemtd said:
the last ppl to reply dont seem to give the proper info, Yes you can put it in 2G mode only and the way to do it is put it in GSM Only Mode....
GSM = 2G
WCDMA = 3G
LTE = 4G
Settings>More settings>Mobile Networks>Network Mode> GSM ONLY
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Pretty sure the OP says he only has 2 options - all or 3G only.

Yeh I just read that lool whoops... i read the last reply and commented in regards to that info and just made sure the correct words were used in the settings options because OP said there is no option for 2G mode and infact he is right it says GSM mode instead of 2G..... 3G 4G 2G are not used for the abbreviations...
To the OP this is Very strange to have those options only , it has to be your Carrier which modified the rom for their network, but why wouldnt they want you on the 2G mode? are you sure they have those bands open maybe they are going to shut down the 2G bands down soon and are prepared lol Who knows ... I am confused on this one sorry bro

Possible option is to flash an Aus rom or some other European one.
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sxi200 said:
Possible option is to flash an Aus rom or some other European one.
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Yea it's weird. It was from Orange originally, I then unlocked it and have moved to giffgaff.
Anyone else out there with Orange/EE can confirm only 3G, and 2G/3G/4G Auto network options?

I can confirm that those are the only options on an Orange lte in the UK.

Ghost_uk said:
I can confirm that those are the only options on an Orange lte in the UK.
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Well that stinks. One good reason to flash a different ROM.
Thanks.

Hi,
How to disable LTE ? I mean I want edge and WCDMA enabled, but simply disable the LTE chip/module ?

LTE setting on Three?

Hi,
Got my XZ in white earlier today, it's a beauty, easily the best looking Android phone over ever used! Battery seems to go quickly, but I have used it a lot lol! Back gets pretty warm when using it alot, getting worried.
But reason for this post is I can't find the LTE settings on my phone, on the demo one I used in three, its under mobile networks, network mode. Mine shows GSM and WCDMA no LTE, the demo one I used in three had LTE as a third option.
Can anyone else confirm this with theirs, both three and non three handsets.
Will the LTE option come after three launch LTE to prevent users accidentally selecting it maybe?
Thanks
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So it appears that the phone does support LTE after checking the band's in the service menu, LTE is listed, panic over!
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maverick1103 said:
So it appears that the phone does support LTE after checking the band's in the service menu, LTE is listed, panic over!
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Got my XZ from Sonymobile and is sim free, under mobile networks I see
WCDMA ONLY
GSM ONLY
WCDMA (preferred)/GSM
LTE (preferred)/WCDMA/GSM

ash_c64 said:
Got my XZ from Sonymobile and is sim free, under mobile networks I see
WCDMA ONLY
GSM ONLY
WCDMA (preferred)/GSM
LTE (preferred)/WCDMA/GSM
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Thanks for that, I don't get the last option must be the three software on here that has disabled it.
Could you plead check to see if your configuration screen in services look like this below, you can see it in the services menu, type *#*#7378423#*#* then go to service info then config.
Thanks
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Yep its all the same except mine just says boot loader unlockable YES

Mine also doesn't have the lte option on three rom. I presume they will push an update out and hype how they've 'unlocked its potential' or some other silly hype.

Mine doesnt show it either on 3. Anyone spoke to them yet?

Stu308 said:
Mine doesnt show it either on 3. Anyone spoke to them yet?
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fards said:
Mine also doesn't have the lte option on three rom. I presume they will push an update out and hype how they've 'unlocked its potential' or some other silly hype.
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Yep its all the same except mine just says boot loader unlockable YES
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Cheers all! It looks like they will push an update at some point, anyone know how to check if we are receiving UltraFast Internet? DC-HSDPA?

I'm on three but got a sim free phone, with my three sim I don't have a LTE option however put in my EE sim and I get the LTE option. Must be a setting thing that the network needs to push out.
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Best to download a speedtest.net for the phone.
I get 22 down and 13 up from where I am
maverick1103 said:
Cheers all! It looks like they will push an update at some point, anyone know how to check if we are receiving UltraFast Internet? DC-HSDPA?
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tarkuk said:
I'm on three but got a sim free phone, with my three sim I don't have a LTE option however put in my EE sim and I get the LTE option. Must be a setting thing that the network needs to push out.
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Thanks for confirming that, I can stop panicking now lol!

maverick1103 said:
Thanks for confirming that, I can stop panicking now lol!
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Maybe we need a new sim to enable it? Unlikely but possible.
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fards said:
Maybe we need a new sim to enable it? Unlikely but possible.
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You could be correct...
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maverick1103 said:
You could be correct...
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looking in the build.prop
ro.semc.version.fs=HUTCH-LTE
suggests this rom is labelled as lte...

fards said:
looking in the build.prop
ro.semc.version.fs=HUTCH-LTE
suggests this rom is labelled as lte...
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So it is just disabled atm then?
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Its a profile thing, when you insert the sim for the first time it downloads carrier specific settings, with my three sim I get no LTE but put a EE sim in the phone it downloads new settings and LTE appears and the phone shows LTE in the signal bar
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So it is just disabled atm then?
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tarkuk said:
Its a profile thing, when you insert the sim for the first time it downloads carrier specific settings, with my three sim I get no LTE but put a EE sim in the phone it downloads new settings and LTE appears and the phone shows LTE in the signal bar
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So when three launch LTE we will receive new Sims then.
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Possibly or the existing SIM cards will be provisioned for LTE and just work. A simple OTA update (via SMS) can adjust settings on a SIM card.
I really hope the existing cards will work as I have some PAYG cards and don't want to mess around changing them.

*#*#7378423#*#* doesnt work on my phone. Comes up with some error??? (after pressing call button)
When is LTE supposed to be launched on 3 ?

Stu308 said:
*#*#7378423#*#* doesnt work on my phone. Comes up with some error??? (after pressing call button)
When is LTE supposed to be launched on 3 ?
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Don't press the call button, as long as you have inputted the code correctly after the last * it should take you into the services menu.
3 have just said this year, hopefully it will be asap, but their Ultra-fast internet (DC-HSDPA) is out now in nearly 80% of the UK which gives us nearly similar speeds to EE's LTE. Do a coverage check on their network to see if you are in the Ultrafast area.

Moto X 1095 Pure Edition on Cricket LTE issues

I was having some slow data connection so decided to call this AM. To my surprise they are telling me that my phone is not compatible with the Cricket LTE towers. It even shows I have LTE on the status bar.
How is that possible other than them not wanting to give me LTE since I did not buy the phone through them?
I might as well switch to Straight Talk if that is the case.

shadowspring said:
I was having some slow data connection so decided to call this AM. To my surprise they are telling me that my phone is not compatible with the Cricket LTE towers. It even shows I have LTE on the status bar.
How is that possible other than them not wanting to give me LTE since I did not buy the phone through them?
I might as well switch to Straight Talk if that is the case.
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They're flat wrong and just trying to get you off the phone. With the Lollipop update the Pure edition supports all of AT&T's LTE bands (2/3/4/5/7/17) so it also supports Cricket since they are an AT&T MVNO.
If you check out Howard Forums you'll see that you're not alone in experiencing slow LTE speeds.
http://www.howardforums.com/forumdisplay.php/336-Cricket-AIO

On the Cricket website there is a compatibility section where you enter the IMEI number it says the phone is only compatible with 3g not LTE. Makes no sense.
Just gonna keep it simple and switch to Net10 or Straight Talk instead of worrying about it. If they want my business they shouldn't be inaccurate!

I'm on cricket wireless and I have to build an APN for LTE to work.
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Will what did you do to "build" your APN for LTE to work with AT&T / Cricket ?

FireWire22 said:
Will what did you do to "build" your APN for LTE to work with AT&T / Cricket ?
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Go to cricket's website and search for APN settings. Enter those on your phone. My XT 1095 has had perfect connectivity on crickets LTE using those settings.
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Thanks, works great! I was confused by the one post about "building" a APN lol... I thought I was missing something but was more than likely just poor English. I got it working though even with a trimmed down micro SIM lol.

When I first put my cricket sim in, they automatically pushed all the apn settings to my phone.

chapelfreak said:
When I first put my cricket sim in, they automatically pushed all the apn settings to my phone.
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I was pushed the incorrect settings by cricket. Found the correct ones on the website.
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Stanleywinthrop said:
I was pushed the incorrect settings by cricket. Found the correct ones on the website.
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I never send mms but I just tried it to make sure it worked and their pushed settings was wrong as well. I did the same as you. You would think that they would get the apn setting right. I've had LTE the entire time, just no mms.

chapelfreak said:
I never send mms but I just tried it to make sure it worked and their pushed settings was wrong as well. I did the same as you. You would think that they would get the apn setting right. I've had LTE the entire time, just no mms.
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My theory is this: for whatever reason cricket thinks our phone is 3G only (run your imei on cricket's compatibility checker) and therefore pushes apn settings meant for 3G phones.
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[Q] No LTE on t-mobile Note 4 with AT&T service

I'm using an unlocked note 4 on AT&T(phone was to t mobile when I got it) I can't seem to get LTE does anyone know why or how to get LTE to work? 4G speeds are really slow too.

TheUnknown96 said:
I'm using an unlocked note 4 on AT&T(phone was to t mobile when I got it) I can't seem to get LTE does anyone know why or how to get LTE to work? 4G speeds are really slow too.
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Are you using service through AT&T or using a AT&T sim through Straight talk or some other subsidiary? I would also look into the apn settings and make sure it is setup properly.

strider5236 said:
Are you using service through AT&T or using a AT&T sim through Straight talk or some other subsidiary? I would also look into the apn settings and make sure it is setup properly.
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I'm using it with my AT&T service. What should it be (apn settings)

TheUnknown96 said:
I'm using an unlocked note 4 on AT&T(phone was to t mobile when I got it) I can't seem to get LTE does anyone know why or how to get LTE to work? 4G speeds are really slow too.
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Easy fix. Use the apn from my screen shots below.
The use LTE Discovery to reboot your modem. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.simplyadvanced.ltediscovery
Then enjoy your LTE
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Now I can't get service , i followed all the settings you had.

ShrekOpher said:
Easy fix. Use the apn from my screen shots below.
The use LTE Discovery to reboot your modem. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.simplyadvanced.ltediscovery
Then enjoy your LTE
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OK so I get service now but not data, not even 4G.

TheUnknown96 said:
OK so I get service now but not data, not even 4G.
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Did you download and use the LTE Discovery App? It needs to reset your modem. Also double check to make sure you entered the apn exactly the same. No phantom spaces, etc. There should be no spaces in the "apn type".
If you still aren't getting data I have one more apn you can try.
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ShrekOpher said:
Did you download and use the LTE Discovery App? It needs to reset your modem. Also double check to make sure you entered the apn exactly the same. No phantom spaces, etc. There should be no spaces in the "apn type".
If you still aren't getting data I have one more apn you can try.
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I get 4G only on the "nextgenphone"
LTE discovery doesn't do much but turn off my service and turn it on but still then I only get 4G.

ShrekOpher said:
Did you download and use the LTE Discovery App? It needs to reset your modem. Also double check to make sure you entered the apn exactly the same. No phantom spaces, etc. There should be no spaces in the "apn type".
If you still aren't getting data I have one more apn you can try.
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I'm gnna put screenshots, are you able to get lte ?

I have no problem getting LTE on my Note 4 using AT&T'S network.
Screen shots below. I gets decent speeds, not the crazy 40 mbs like some people get, but that is mainly because of the area I live in.
If I am closer to the city I get 35 to 50 mbs down load and 10 to 15 upload.
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I am using a T-Mobile Note 4 on ATT network and have no issues. First of all make sure LTE is enabled on your number/simcard. If not call the customer care and ask them to enable LTE on your line. They will ask your device IMEI number and then enable it. If not u will only get a 4G signal on your phone
If you are having trouble getting data on your device, then use these APN settings

krishelnino said:
I am using a T-Mobile Note 4 on ATT network and have no issues. First of all make sure LTE is enabled on your number/simcard. If not call the customer care and ask them to enable LTE on your line. They will ask your device IMEI number and then enable it. If not u will only get a 4G signal on your phone
If you are having trouble getting data on your device, then use these APN settings
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I have tried that one already :/
The service rep said this "You are getting LTE on your other lines. Because the device that being use on the line is sync on your account. Since the device that is sync on the line that ends with 1521 is the iPhone 6 Plus. The Note 4 does not receive data service. Because it is registered on the iPhone 6 plus." how legit is that?

If u have a phone on contract on that line, then I use guess it is difficult. Or you can go to an ATT store and say that u lost your sim card. Ask for a new one and say that it is for an Android LTE smartphone.
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krishelnino said:
If u have a phone on contract on that line, then I use guess it is difficult. Or you can go to an ATT store and say that u lost your sim card. Ask for a new one and say that it is for an Android LTE smartphone.
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Just got a new Sim card and still no LTE , I'm starting to give up on this phone

TheUnknown96 said:
Just got a new Sim card and still no LTE , I'm starting to give up on this phone
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According to this thread, you also have to go to settings, more networks, mobile networks, network mode and change to LTE/WCDMA/GSM.
I just bought a T-Mobile Note 4 to use on AT&T, but I am waiting for an unlock code. I really hope I don't have any issue.

Sher The Love said:
According to this thread, you also have to go to settings, more networks, mobile networks, network mode and change to LTE/WCDMA/GSM.
I just bought a T-Mobile Note 4 to use on AT&T, but I am waiting for an unlock code. I really hope I don't have any issue.
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Let me know if you get LTE

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Let me know if you get LTE
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Will do, but it might be a few days. Guy I bought it from requested the unlock code on Monday and still hasn't received it. Third parties are taking forever too.
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I know people are successfully getting LTE on T-mobile Note 4 on AT&T service, though I am not sure which APN settings they're using. Looks like there are at least 3 in this thread to try... but it may be a block from AT&T ? I can't imagine that's the case, but I honestly don't know exactly how much control they (AT&T) have over what bands a given sim card can receive if its not matched to the imei on file in their system? I guess a lot?
OFF TOPIC: How much did you guys pay for the unlock codes? (curious)

LTE works great on this phone with AT&T service. Been using it without issue for months.
I don't know why this person is having issues. Only thing I can think is that the Sim card is bad.
Paid $30 for the unlock.
My AT&T account doesn't even show a smart phone. See the screen shot below. As long as it says LTE device then it's not AT&T causes the problem.
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ShrekOpher said:
LTE works great on this phone with AT&T service. Been using it without issue for months.
I don't know why this person is having issues. Only thing I can think is that the Sim card is bad.
Paid $30 for the unlock.
My AT&T account doesn't even show a smart phone. See the screen shot below. As long as it says LTE device then it's not AT&T causes the problem.
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I don't know why I'm having issues honestly. I'm trying everything that's thrown at me , I even got a new Sim card yet no LTE. I don't even care if it shows LTE indicator , but it's that my speeds are so slow. 2-5mbps download while on my iPhone 6plus I would get 50mbps download.

[Q] How to find out who the roaming carrier is on T-mobile?

How do you find out what roaming carrier that T-mobile is using?
I have Tmo and Note 4 and I know you to access the Service Mode you enter *#0011#
I am going to be travelling to Moscow, Singapore and Malaysia and I want to see how good the free data and txt msg are as Tmobile has claimed. So I just want to know who carrier they use.
Thanks.

When you're there, try doing a speed test.
Usually the app tells you which network you're on.
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When you're there, try doing a speed test.
Usually the app tells you which network you're on.
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Oh, the speedtest app? I thought there is some hidden screen somewhere to check for roaming.
From what I heard we can only get 3G speed at the max.
I will see and let you all know.

chong67 said:
How do you find out what roaming carrier that T-mobile is using?
I have Tmo and Note 4 and I know you to access the Service Mode you enter *#0011#
I am going to be travelling to Moscow, Singapore and Malaysia and I want to see how good the free data and txt msg are as Tmobile has claimed. So I just want to know who carrier they use.
Thanks.
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When I went to Germany, the carrier just showed up in the notification bar. It worked great but was only 3g speeds.

Just slide the Notification bar down, and it will tell.