The ATT vs of the N6 doesn't have "Network operators" as an selection. Under Setting...More...Cellular Networks, I have Data roaming, Preferred network type, and Access Point Names. On my N5, Network operators could be selected to scan for other carriers' networks. Is there a change to build.prop that would enable this selection? Or is this not possible?
N6 Moto version doesn't have that either, and I don't recall seeing that option prior to inserting the ATT SIM. So, I'm not sure that particular option is available.
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Hello,
I have the Droid 3 with Verizon, unlocked, with verizon vodafone sim activated. I am currently in Canada, and am wondering why it will not connect to GSM/HSDPA towers.
If I go into the wireless and networks -> mobile networks -> Operator selection the phone will show me Rogers 2G, Rogers 3G, Bell, and Telus networks.
I also get this error for all three in the drop down menu, the name just changes:
No service
Selected network (CAN Rogers wireless inc. 3g) unavailable.
I have all the APN's entered for all three of those carriers, and can select them with an application named APN Manager, however none of those APN's show up in my wireless and networks -> mobile networks -> access point names. Both the vodafone APN's are unselected though.
I am looking to get on this GSM/HSDPA network, as when I am out in the country there is only 1x dial up internet on CDMA, and HSDPA available in the country.
If anyone can help me out, let me know!
Thanks much, in advance!
I have posted this exact same question at Howardforums. Here is the link to that thread:
/showthread.php/1736801-Q-Droid-3-GSM-Roaming
You will have to first go to howardforums website, then add the above part
Forgot to mention: I tried a Rogers and a Telus sim card and they both got calling service.
Not sure if Verizon has roaming agreement with any of the Canadian GSM networks. You can roam using CDMA here without any problem. I believe Telus is backing up Verizon here when it comes to CDMA.
If you want to use GSM you can put a SIM from any of the operators here (except AWS ones) and you will be fine since you have unlocked phone. Cheaper to use too, of course if using local SIM is an option for you. If you will be using local SIM you will need to define APNs or you won't get data connection. Head over Google for the settings for each of the operators here (Canada)
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leobg said:
Not sure if Verizon has roaming agreement with any of the Canadian GSM networks. You can roam using CDMA here without any problem. I believe Telus is backing up Verizon here when it comes to CDMA.
If you want to use GSM you can put a SIM from any of the operators here (except AWS ones) and you will be fine since you have unlocked phone. Cheaper to use too, of course if using local SIM is an option for you. If you will be using local SIM you will need to define APNs or you won't get data connection. Head over Google for the settings for each of the operators here (Canada)
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Thanks Leobg. I believe you are right that there is no roaming agreement for GSM, which makes sense. Verizon lady told me otherwise
This phone is going back though, as I was looking for some HSPA while in the country.
I was using Droid3 and Droid4 with Mexican SIMS, IUSACEL and TELCEL without problem. Now Im at Canada and Rogers SIM doesnt work on both phnes. I guess they are locked, can you describe me how to unlock where i do purchase unlocking codes?
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If you are on a contract with Verizon, you can ask them for unlock code,
Insert a sim card which it ain't accepting, enter the unlock code and its done.
Don't forget --- Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> Mobile Networks -> Network Mode -> GSM/UMTS
But I believe once unlocked, Verizon doesn't work on it.
It sounds like the SIM. Or try switching to CDMA. I think the Canadian carriers still have CDMA on their towers (used to a few years ago) and maybe that's the roaming the lady means.
I notice that in ATT Moto X, you can set APN, but you cannot set network mode (to disable LTE, for example).
Is there any workdaround for disabling LTE ?
Besides, does the following issue affect ATT Moto X (sim unlocked) when using Tmobile or foreign GSM sim cards ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591954
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I notice that in ATT Moto X, you can set APN, but you cannot set network mode (to disable LTE, for example).
Is there any workdaround for disabling LTE ?
Besides, does the following issue affect ATT Moto X (sim unlocked) when using Tmobile or foreign GSM sim cards ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591954
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I'm interested in the same thing. I wanted to disable LTE to see what ATT's HSPA+ speeds are.
Grab the app "LTE setting" from the Play store. Select WCDMA only instead of LTE/GSM auto (PRL).
I have 2 Nexus 6s. One is rooted and the other is only unlocked. The rooted phone is showing a different set of choices in the "cellular network settings" menu. It is not registering on the Verizon network using my sim card (activated in my prior Moto X).
On the rooted phone, (does not register on verizon):
1. Data roaming (off)
2. Preferred network type (LTE recommended is selected)
3. Access Point Names (nothing selected but tried EHRPD - Verizon FOTA)
4. Network operators (tried "choose automatically" and "verizon wireless")
Phone notification says, "No service. Selected network (Verizon Wireless) unavailable". Note, this same sim card does work in the non-rooted phone.
On the non-rooted phone (registers ok on verizon):
1. Data roaming (off)
2. Preferred network type (LTE recommended is selected)
3. Select system (Automatic is selected)
Question is, why am I getting different selections between the two nexus 6s, and why doesn't the rooted phone work on verizon? Does root process change the kernel or radio or something that affects these selections?
I had same issue. I factory data reset and I was fine
PagePlus does not activate an LTE phone on their "low-end" plan but allows a modified LTE phone to be activated. I used an app to make it CDMA only but PagePlus still cannot activate it saying it has some issues because their system still thinks it is LTE. I wonder if I have to something special on the phone.
I unlocked fast boot. The phone is not yet rooted.
Any help is appreciated.
Network connections? Set preffered to 3G/2G.
@kyzn is right with going to Settings > More > Cellular networks > Preferred network type and selecting 3g. This does not mean it will be in 3g only because 2g is there for a backup network signal in case that the 3g or higher signal is lost. Shouldn't be problem for you with what you are asking.
If you would like a little more info here is a link to the similar OP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602681
Grab this app, it'll take you to a menu which lets you select the mode you want.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tapbase.LTEswitcher
Now that Verizon is rolling out band 2 and 4 LTE, I thought I'd try an experiment. Some background: I have a Nexus 7 LTE (2013) with Verizon data-only SIM, and an LG G4 H811 on T-Mobile. The H811 is SIM/network unlocked. I attempted putting the Verizon SIM in the T-Mobile phone. Full signal with Verizon SIM, but no "4G LTE" indicator. Attempted entering Verizon APN settings, but they would not save. (Is this device specific, or is the SIM card rejecting the APN settings?) Tried simply entering Name "Verizon" and APN "vzwinternet" but omitted MNC and MCC settings, and now "4G LTE" indicator DOES show, but no internet connection. Under About Phone/Network I am connected to Verizon on my H811 and Mobile network type is "LTE" but still not actually connected. Any suggestions for entering the Verizon APN info on a T-Mobile device and making it stick? I'm a paying customer on both networks, so please no indignant comments about "why don't you just ditch T-Mobile and/or Verizon?" This is just to satisfy my curiosity.
FYI, the Nexus 7 LTE (2013) does not have CDMA radios, so I don't care that the H811 also does not. Shouldn't the SIM work for the LTE bands that the H811 does have? Doesn't Verizon have some deal-with-the-devil arrangement with the FCC regarding their LTE that they have to allow any device on their network?
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Now that Verizon is rolling out band 2 and 4 LTE, I thought I'd try an experiment. Some background: I have a Nexus 7 LTE (2013) with Verizon data-only SIM, and an LG G4 H811 on T-Mobile. The H811 is SIM/network unlocked. I attempted putting the Verizon SIM in the T-Mobile phone. Full signal with Verizon SIM, but no "4G LTE" indicator. Attempted entering Verizon APN settings, but they would not save. (Is this device specific, or is the SIM card rejecting the APN settings?) Tried simply entering Name "Verizon" and APN "vzwinternet" but omitted MNC and MCC settings, and now "4G LTE" indicator DOES show, but no internet connection. Under About Phone/Network I am connected to Verizon on my H811 and Mobile network type is "LTE" but still not actually connected. Any suggestions for entering the Verizon APN info on a T-Mobile device and making it stick? I'm a paying customer on both networks, so please no indignant comments about "why don't you just ditch T-Mobile and/or Verizon?" This is just to satisfy my curiosity.
FYI, the Nexus 7 LTE (2013) does not have CDMA radios, so I don't care that the H811 also does not. Shouldn't the SIM work for the LTE bands that the H811 does have? Doesn't Verizon have some deal-with-the-devil arrangement with the FCC regarding their LTE that they have to allow any device on their network?
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Is your H811 rooted? if so you may want to try injecting the APN into the apns-config.xml file located system/etc
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Is your H811 rooted? if so you may want to try injecting the APN into the apns-config.xml file located system/etc
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Not rooted. Just found out how easy it is with unlocked bootloader. This might my next weekend project. Might also try unlocking band 13. I don't suppose anybody's tried that with the H811 yet?
You could open dialer. Type 277634#*# then touch unlock apn. Then you can get the g4 an changes stick
Small issues for you:
1 - You might have data on 2 & 4 (eventually), but you won't have CDMA connectivity and you won't have VoLTE, so you'll never be able to actually make calls.
2 - Verizon has a device whitelist (and blacklist) in place, so they actually need to ALLOW your device on the network, vs. a traditional GSM based telecom who simply implements a blacklist. The reason you aren't able to connect to anything even though it shows as connected, is because they haven't allowed you on their network. Here's the ****ty (****tier) part: Unless you have a Nexus 6, iPhone or a verizon BRANDED phone, you won't be allowed on. They've been very clear about this for about a decade now, and they're not changing anytime soon.
Small edit: The APNs allow you to connect to the network in the first place, so the APN isn't the issue here. The whitelist is.