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Is there a way to disable GPRS data WITHOUT disabling HSDPA?
(I see the reverse is possible - you can disable HSDPA from [Settings > Connections] and still do GPRS.)
I have three X series and do not want to get roaming data fees. For those uinfamiliar with threes plans, the HSDPA is very cheap but when you frequently and un noticed roam off their network onto GPRS you slugged with large roaming fees.
Ideally I need plain GPRS data always blocked unless I over ride it and at the same time HSDPA always enabled.
Anyone seen a way to do this. I am aware of Modaco "No Data" but it does not fit the bill for what I want.
Yes, indeed there is. Your post prompted me to figure it out. while I don't get hit with roaming or charges for jumping on edge or GPRS, I do really like the 3G service I have and my house is covered. Usually though it's when I'm driving and listening to internet radio or something, It'll jump onto GPRS/EDGE and the buffer will underrun, not great.
So... your question caused me to figure it out.
It's actually in the phone menu however, if you don't have it setup you have to enable this particular tab.
Real Simple Method:
Start -> Settings -> Personal -> Phone
Click the band tab, set network type to WCDMA and leave GSM/UMTS to Auto(don't change this otherwise you'll cripple your phone's ability to tower hop.)
IF you don't have this tab here's how you enable it in the registry.
Either manually edit your registry and navigate to HKLM\Software\OEM\PhoneSetting and change ShowUMTSBandPage to "1"
Or just import my included registry file to enable that tab. Soft-reset for fun and voila. I've done this tweak now and now my phone stays on 3g even when the GPRS signal is far better. I'm quite happy with this setup.
Enjoy
On a stock Tilt, even if that reg key is set to 1, it still does not show the Band tab.
Vexamus. No this it not a solution for me as it changes both Voice AND Data. Making the switch you recommend, kills my voice capability as I am currently roaming. I need to be able to make calls when roaming outside of my home WCDMA network. It is only Data that I want to restrict.
Furthermore having done this, when I set the phone network back to Auto to restore voice, I could not get any sort of connection to re establish. Data or Voice - nada. Even after powering the phone and device on and off!
To fix this I went to the lower GSM/UMTS band box and as I know I am roaming right now, set it to away from Auto to the first GSM option. This allowed the connection to re establish then I set it back to Auto and all is OK again.
So if anyone else sets their network type away from Auto while roaming you may need to toggle your GSM/UMTS band settings to get things back. Once back you can set both to Auto.
ammended Q.
Is there a way to disable GPRS DATA without disabling HSDPA and at the same time without effecting phone/voice roaming?
I am interested in this too
logger said:
Vexamus. No this it not a solution for me as it changes both Voice AND Data. Making the switch you recommend, kills my voice capability as I am currently roaming. I need to be able to make calls when roaming outside of my home WCDMA network. It is only Data that I want to restrict.
Furthermore having done this, when I set the phone network back to Auto to restore voice, I could not get any sort of connection to re establish. Data or Voice - nada. Even after powering the phone and device on and off!
To fix this I went to the lower GSM/UMTS band box and as I know I am roaming right now, set it to away from Auto to the first GSM option. This allowed the connection to re establish then I set it back to Auto and all is OK again.
So if anyone else sets their network type away from Auto while roaming you may need to toggle your GSM/UMTS band settings to get things back. Once back you can set both to Auto.
ammended Q.
Is there a way to disable GPRS DATA without disabling HSDPA and at the same time without effecting phone/voice roaming?
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Sorry that didn't work out for you, mate.
I don't have that roaming problem, I have UMTS coverage everywhere I go so no biggie. And I've been flipping the setting back and forth all day and never had any issue with not being able to reconnect. I'll keep researching it.
Lidberg said:
On a stock Tilt, even if that reg key is set to 1, it still does not show the Band tab.
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I don't think that setting the band is possible with an AT&T rom; moreover, I think it also has to do with the radio version.
hi... my name is Juan and I'm looking for help from chile...
I want to enable HSPA / HSDPA in my samsung galaxy S, because here is very slow our mobile network.
Me and my girlfriend we have the same cellphones, our configs are the same (options, mobile company, acces point names, everything!)
She can "surf" with HSDPA at 1.9mb/s but my phone is always in EDGE and everytime that I make a test with SpeedTest, my speed is 0.07Mb/s!!!!!
I read EVERY PAGE, in the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=837716
and I was looking more for help here...
I sought on internet and I tried EVERYTHING... but nothing happen...
Please, exist another way to change the HSPA / HSDPA from 0 (disable) to 1 (enable)???
please, help!
thank you!
no one?
any idea? change a variable inside the root folder??? please help.
thanks!
First do you have 3g enabled from your operator?
Secondly make sure your network is not set to gsm only in your handset
Im having this problem also.
Trying to flash CM7 and having issues. I believe the answer is to enable HSDPA.
Has anyone managed to successfully get this working. Im on Orange UK if that helps.
Did you followed this procedure:
Go to the phone dialer pad and enter this code: *#301279#
Click [2] CHANGE HSPA REVISION
Click [1] RELEASE 99 (HSPA OFF)
Then you should see something like:
CHANGE_R99
HSDPA OFF, HSUPA OFF
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I've exactly the same issue. I have tried the *#301279# code and change it to on, but it just won't. I'm going into "Click [2] CHANGE HSPA REVISION" and selecting the HSDPA to on. But if I go back and check the status it is still 0. Is this has something to do with the carrier? Or maybe after selecting the value you need to save something? Desperate!
I have the same problem. I have hsdpa 0 hsupa 0 and can't turn it on anybody has solution ? I wanted flash cm7 but I can't do it without hspa enabled
Yup same issue here. Was going to create a new thread, but perhaps I should bump this one instead.
*#301279 is permanently ingrained in my head now, but I just can't seem to modify any settings through it.
Suggestions if anyone new has come on board?
if you are all running CM7 I think you need to flash to a 2.2 rom, enable HSPA in that rom and then flash back to CM7. I read that somewhere in the tutorials for previous versions and not sure if this bug still exists but just so you know. good luck
necro.- said:
hi... my name is Juan and I'm looking for help from chile...
I want to enable HSPA / HSDPA in my samsung galaxy S, because here is very slow our mobile network.
Me and my girlfriend we have the same cellphones, our configs are the same (options, mobile company, acces point names, everything!)
She can "surf" with HSDPA at 1.9mb/s but my phone is always in EDGE and everytime that I make a test with SpeedTest, my speed is 0.07Mb/s!!!!!
I read EVERY PAGE, in the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=837716
and I was looking more for help here...
I sought on internet and I tried EVERYTHING... but nothing happen...
Please, exist another way to change the HSPA / HSDPA from 0 (disable) to 1 (enable)???
please, help!
thank you!
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Enable 3g from your operator. Then go to settings > wireless and network > mobile networks > [select] use packet data, set network mode to WCDMA/HSDPA/UMTS.
Should work now.
I have the same problem..
but when i go to settings > wireless and network > mobile networks > [select] use packet data, set network mode to DSM/WCDMA (auto mode)
Where is HSDPA & UMTS ?
anyone can help..
This worked for me.
1. dial *#301279#
2. select 2
3. select 3
4. hit back key to exit.
5. go to Settings->Wireless Networks->Mobile Networks>Network
Mode. Select GSM/WCDMA(Auto Mode) or option 1 whatever that is.
6. hit back key to exit.
7. If still not working toggle airplane mode. This step should not be needed though. If you wait a few seconds you should see the 3g/h/h+ appear.
Guide: How to turn LTE off
Turning LTE OFF can be very beneficial to the end user. Turning LTE off can boost your signal and save battery life in areas of weak LTE signal strength. HSPA+ and EDGE signals travel further than LTE signals. At the time of this writing, AT&T’s HSPA+ network performs very, very well. Most people have switched to LTE. It is very easy to pull 10mbps down on HSPA+. Therefore, if LTE is congested you can try out HSPA+ (AT&T calls this 4G). Some people also like to force the device to LTE only; this way they don't get calls, but can receive texts.
1. Open dialer
2. Dial *#*#4636#*#*
3. Device information
4. Scroll down and then choose your preferred network type:
WCDMA Preferred = Your phone will prefer UMTS/HSPA or HSPA+. Will connect to EDGE if it has to. NO LTE.
GSM Only = If selected, your phone will only connect to EDGE (2G). You will be able to call, text, and use slow data.
WCDMA Only = UMTS/HSPA+ only. No EDGE, or LTE whatsoever
GSM/CDMA Auto= Will connect to either UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ or EDGE (which ever one is available)
LTE/CDMA Auto = Will only connect to LTE and UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+, NO EDGE
LTE/GSM/CDMA Auto = Will connect to LTE, EDGE, or UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+
LTE/GSM Auto = DEAFAULT SETTING
LTE Only = You will only have LTE. You cannot make calls under this setting. Good for those who want data and text capabilities.
Hope this helps!!!
MattMJB0188 said:
Guide: How to turn LTE off
Turning LTE OFF can be very beneficial to the end user. Turning LTE off can boost your signal and save battery life in areas that don’t have good LTE signal strength. HSPA+ and EDGE travel further than LTE signals. At the time of this writing, AT&T’s HSPA+ performs very, very well. Most people have switched to LTE. It is very easy to pull 10mbps down on HSPA+. Therefore, if LTE is congested you can try out HSPA+ (AT&T calls this 4G).
• Open dialer
• Dial *#*#4636#*#*
• Device information
• Scroll down and then choose your preferred network type
o WCDMA Preferred = Your phone will prefer UMTS/HSPA or HSPA+. Will connect to EDGE if it has to. NO LTE.
o GSM Only = If selected, your phone will only connect to EDGE (2G). You will be able to call, text, and use slow data.
o WCDMA Only = UMTS/HSPA+ only. No EDGE, or LTE whatsoever
o GSM/CDMA Auto= Will connect to either UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ or EDGE (which ever one is available)
o LTE/CDMA Auto = Will only connect to LTE and UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+, NO EDGE
o LTE/GSM/CDMA Auto = Will connect to LTE, EDGE, or UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+
o LTE/GSM Auto = DEAFAULT SETTING
o LTE Only = You will only have LTE. You cannot make calls under this setting
Hope this helps!!!
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Will the change last through a reboot or does it need to be changed every time the phone is restarted?
scott14719 said:
Will the change last through a reboot or does it need to be changed every time the phone is restarted?
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Yes. For each reboot you'll have to repeat the above steps. However, I would rather do this, than have to take out the sim each time.
MattMJB0188 said:
Yes. For each reboot you'll have to repeat the above steps. However, I would rather do this, than have to take out the sim each time.
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I wonder if a NFC task program can be used to program the sequence into a NFC tag so it can be easily changed each time?
scott14719 said:
I wonder if a NFC task program can be used to program the sequence into a NFC tag so it can be easily changed each time?
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That I don't know.
Thanks! I switched from the default to WCDMA preferred and seem to have a better signal where I live (on a mountain).
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
MattMJB0188 said:
Guide: How to turn LTE off
WCDMA Preferred = Your phone will prefer UMTS/HSPA or HSPA+. Will connect to EDGE if it has to. NO LTE.
GSM Only = If selected, your phone will only connect to EDGE (2G). You will be able to call, text, and use slow data.
WCDMA Only = UMTS/HSPA+ only. No EDGE, or LTE whatsoever
GSM/CDMA Auto= Will connect to either UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+ or EDGE (which ever one is available)
LTE/CDMA Auto = Will only connect to LTE and UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+, NO EDGE
LTE/GSM/CDMA Auto = Will connect to LTE, EDGE, or UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+
LTE/GSM Auto = DEAFAULT SETTING
LTE Only = You will only have LTE. You cannot make calls under this setting. Good for those who want data and text capabilities.
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Sorry if this is a stupid question but I don't want to screw up my phone. Which would be the default in case I want to turn LTE back on?
alryder said:
Sorry if this is a stupid question but I don't want to screw up my phone. Which would be the default in case I want to turn LTE back on?
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You will not screw your phone up, no matter which setting you choose. LTE/GSM Auto is the default setting. Once you select your preferred network it will not stick once you reboot your device anyway.
Which one is the best?
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
Which one is the best?
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Probably leaving it on automatic.
isn't there a toggle switch or a widget that you can download from play store to do he same thing? just wondering
+1. Also interested in a widget of sorts. Any ideas?
plarser48 said:
+1. Also interested in a widget of sorts. Any ideas?
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There are widgets, but they do not work.
Cannot turn off LTE with above instructions
When I try to follow the instructions, I dial the number and a pop-up appears with "USSD Code Running..." then it closes and a new pop-up appears saying "connection problem or invalid MMI code". I have tried to make this call from various areas with better connections than in my house, but still to no avail. I'd really like to disable the LTE because it is only strong enough to constantly force changes from 4G to LTE and back while massively draining my battery in the process. Any advice?
I upgraded from S3 to S5... In Out location there is one LTE tower.
When at office which is bit far from LTE tower, It only connects to LTE and due to congestion i always get 0.2 mbps only..
But When i had S3, it will switch automatically to 4G(HSPA+) at office and at home or shopping it connects to LTE.
So I called ATT support and they said its due to network congestion and they switched to 4G on their side.
So now its always shows 4G only no LTE but speed are good like 8 to 10 mbps..
I tried the steps in post1 and it shows WCDMA preferred... Is this what they modified remotely?
Try Intelli3G everyone, you have to install Xposed framework and then install it but this app is amazing for convenience.
I tried changing to LTE option its not allowing. I can change to other options other than LTE.
Any idea.. Is it controlled by AT&T?
I called ATT and asked them to change it to LTE.
Now I can change the settings as needed.
So if ATT sets to 4G, you wont be able to switch to LTE.
Is this the only way to change the preferred network mode on SAMSUNG-SM-G900A, ie. by going to details mentioned under #2
Has anyone tried this lately? I know the old 4636 code worked on older galaxies buy I can't get my G900a to respond. Still on 4.4.2
Work fine here on 4.4.2 and 5.0
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I have a rooted XT1049 Moto X on republic wireless that is running 4.4.2. I've recently installed xposed and gravity box. Gravity box installed some extra quick change toggles to the notification tray and one of them is the 2G/3G network mode toggle. I touched that and ever since I have zero cell signal. Is there any way I can fix what touching that toggle screwed up? If I long press the network mode toggle it takes me to a mobile network settings page where everything is greyed out and the preferred network type says "Change the network operating mode" under it and network operators says "Choose a network operator" under it, but since they are greyed out I can't change them. I've tried to update the PRL and update the profile, neither helped. I'm wondering if that toggle might have switched the radio over to GSM mode? Let me know if I need to supply any other information that would help get this resolved. Any help would be appreciated, Thank you.
I did this once. I can't remember exactly what corrected it, but I think I just made sure the toggle was set back to 2G/3G and rebooted.
k_t_b said:
I did this once. I can't remember exactly what corrected it, but I think I just made sure the toggle was set back to 2G/3G and rebooted.
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I've tried that but it didn't fix it, I also have an app called radio switcher but I haven't tried to use it yet.
Republic radio settings
I borked my settings previously. Set the radio to "CDMA/EvDo Auto." It got mine up and going again. This is for 3G. I am not sure if these settings will work for the 4G service.
Ngong0 said:
I borked my settings previously. Set the radio to "CDMA/EvDo Auto." It got mine up and going again. This is for 3G. I am not sure if these settings will work for the 4G service.
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What method did you use to set the radio to "CDMA/EvDo Auto"?
carguy0625 said:
What method did you use to set the radio to "CDMA/EvDo Auto"?
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You might try using an app like Activity Launcher:
- Select All activities
- Scroll down and tap the listing for Settings which will expand and show sub-listings.
- Scroll down and tap the sub-listing for Phone Info under Settings which will run the com.android.settings.RadioInfo activity
- Set preferred network type: CDMA auto (PRL)
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You might try using an app like Activity Launcher:
- Select All activities
- Scroll down and tap the listing for Settings which will expand and show sub-listings.
- Scroll down and tap the sub-listing for Phone Info under Settings which will run the com.android.settings.RadioInfo activity
- Set preferred network type: CDMA auto (PRL)
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Every time I set it to CDMA auto (PRL) it changes back to WCDMA preferred, is there something else I have to change at the same time to get it to stick?
carguy0625 said:
Every time I set it to CDMA auto (PRL) it changes back to WCDMA preferred, is there something else I have to change at the same time to get it to stick?
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I'm not sure. Simply selecting the different options there seems to apply immediately on my device.
How did you root your phone?
k_t_b said:
I'm not sure. Simply selecting the different options there seems to apply immediately on my device.
How did you root your phone?
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I used the towel pie root method. I just have an empty triangle where the cell signal bars usually are.
carguy0625 said:
I used the towel pie root method. I just have an empty triangle where the cell signal bars usually are.
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I'm not very familiar with Towel Pie root. Are you able to edit the settings.db directly? You could try an app like SQLite Master or SQLite Editor to set the value of preferred_network_mode in the global table of the settings.db database (/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db):
0 = WCDMA preferred
1 = GSM only
2 = WCDMA only
3 = GSM auto (PRL)
4 = CDMA auto (PRL)
5 = CDMA only (PRL)
6 = EvDo only
7 = GSM/CDMA auto (PRL)
8 = LTE/CDMA auto (PRL)
9 = LTE/GSM auto (PRL)
10 = LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL)
11 = LTE only
12 = Unknown
Are you using it on RW or gsm?
k_t_b said:
I'm not very familiar with Towel Pie root. Are you able to edit the settings.db directly? You could try an app like SQLite Master or SQLite Editor to set the value of preferred_network_mode in the global table of the settings.db database (/data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db):
0 = WCDMA preferred
1 = GSM only
2 = WCDMA only
3 = GSM auto (PRL)
4 = CDMA auto (PRL)
5 = CDMA only (PRL)
6 = EvDo only
7 = GSM/CDMA auto (PRL)
8 = LTE/CDMA auto (PRL)
9 = LTE/GSM auto (PRL)
10 = LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL)
11 = LTE only
12 = Unknown
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It shows that it is set to 4 already
carguy0625 said:
It shows that it is set to 4 already
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You performed my sim-unlock, right? Did you flash the nv-ruim-only file? If so, that locks the device to GSM. Flash the "revert" file....
The SIM-Unlock is NOT for people wanting to use CDMA....
samwathegreat said:
Are you using it on RW or gsm?
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I am using it on RW.
samwathegreat said:
You performed my sim-unlock, right? Did you flash the nv-ruim-only file? If so, that locks the device to GSM. Flash the "revert" file....
The SIM-Unlock is NOT for people wanting to use CDMA....
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No I didn't use the sim-unlock, I'm just using it on RW. This all started when I used the 2g/3g toggle that got installed with Gravity Box.
carguy0625 said:
No I didn't use the sim-unlock, I'm just using it on RW. This all started when I used the 2g/3g toggle that got installed with Gravity Box.
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Ok, I understand.
A similar issue happened to me -- it has something to do with RW's proprietary ROM. The only solution for me was to flash the entire stock 4.4.2 RW SBF.
You might have success just using mfastboot to flash system.img - should solve your issues.
samwathegreat said:
Ok, I understand.
A similar issue happened to me -- it has something to do with RW's proprietary ROM. The only solution for me was to flash the entire stock 4.4.2 RW SBF.
You might have success just using mfastboot to flash system.img - should solve your issues.
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Thank you, I'll try to find a guide to help me do just that. Thanks again.
Problem:
After AT&T shut down 3G recently, I'm unable to make or receive phone calls. The incoming calls go directly to voicemail. Can't dial outgoing calls.
Worth noting I can send/receive Texts.
The phone boots up with a Preferred Network Type of TD-SCDMA/CDMA/UMTS (aka 3G)
Temporary Work-Around:
I can go in manually from the Phone Dialer to *#*#4636#*#* and change it to LTE/TD-SCDMA/WCDMA and it works.
However, after a restart , it defaults back to TD-SCDMA/CDMA/UMTS
THREE QUESTIONS:
1) Is there a way to force it to automatically use LTE/TD-SCDMA/WCDMA upon startup (without having to use the Work-Around above) ?
Perhaps via ADB or an app/utility ?
2) Is the LTE/TD-SCDMA/WCDMA the correct one to be using?
For Example, my Note 10+ using LT/TDSCDMA/GSM/WCDMA (but I don't see that as an option in the Note 9)
3) With 3G being shut down more/more, should I just be using LTE Only (with TDSCDMA/GSM/WCDMA all being older 3G as well) ?
PHONE INFORMATION:
Note 9 SM-N960U1
Baseband N960U1UES9FVB1
Android v10
One UI v2.5
Knox v3.4.1
Kernel v4.9.186-22990479
Security Patch Feb 1, 2022
Try calling AT&T advanced tech support.
The 3G network on AT&T is or will be completely switched off.
I stand corrected: The settings do seem to stick after a restart!
So I am able to change the Preferred Network Type using the *#*#4636#*#* and retain the setting after a restart.
I had another phone/model where it didn't "stick", but it seems to be working on my Note 9.