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.
Any way to keep from having to check "Enable Data While Roaming" all the time?
I am running various ROMs, including stock .906, AOKP, and Eclipse 3.0 - all modded for GSM. All have the same problem. If I am in a roaming area, and I lose and regain signal, I have to go in to Battery & Data Manager, and check the "Data Roaming" box in order to get data again. I am on an unlimited nationwide plan, but certain areas just come up as roaming, even when I'm not. At any rate, is there a tweak somewhere, so that I can check this box once, and it just stays, instead of unchecking itself, each time it regains signal?
Under "CDMA Roaming Settings", I noticed that "Domestic Data" roaming is unchecked by default. Does this mean that my phone will NOT automatically be on roaming data if I'm in an area with no Sprint service? If I want it to automatically switch to roaming in that situation, should I have it checked?
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Under "CDMA Roaming Settings", I noticed that "Domestic Data" roaming is unchecked by default. Does this mean that my phone will NOT automatically be on roaming data if I'm in an area with no Sprint service? If I want it to automatically switch to roaming in that situation, should I have it checked?
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I have my domestic data checked, but international data unchecked.
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
I screwed up my phone. I'm on Consumer Cellular on their T-Mobile version. If I go to *#*#4636#*#*- I get to the phone info page. In the middle of that page I fat-fingered the dropdown for "Set Preferred Network Type:" and I don't know what it should be. If I put "LTE Only" I have data and no voice service.
I'm running Lineage 8.1 so in the settings for the phone I have lots of options under "Network & Internet", "Mobile Network", "Advanced", "preferred network type" and this has other options.
I've tried all kinds of combinations and I either have LTE and can't make or receive calls, or I change it to something different and can make and receive calls but no data. When I make a call and hang up I don't have data anymore. I'm not sure what combination I should be using so I have data and also get calls.
Anyone running Lineage 8.1 on T-mobile? If so, what settings work for you?
Thanks in advance,
Bearhawk