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I have a Samsung Omnia i900 (XCHG5 updated to the latest J2 firmware - Portugal).
Everything works perfectly except that it doesn't switch automatically to 3G when 3G is available. It just stays in "Edge" mode all the time. If I select WCDMA in the Band selector, it will use 3G but not Edge, of course. The Auto mode seems to not work.
Here in Brazil I'm a subscriber of "Vivo" which uses the 2100MHz band for 3G.
What I tried:
*#1546792*#
and select WCDMA first in the Network order. It keeps the same behaviour. The Auto mode just chooses Edge, even when 3G is available.
Any hints? Has somebody experienced the same issues? Or does your Omnia switch between 3G and Edge without problems?
Thank you!
Well, this is really strange, but I installed Bandswitch:
http://www.smartphonemag.com/cms/blogs/3/tutorial_quickly_switch_between_3g_umts
and it doesn't work. Then I removed and restarted the mobile. For my surprise, now it's with the correct behaviour... First it tries 3G, then Edge... and switch as expected...
Whos knows if Bandswitch did something to Windows Mobile? I don't know... Anyway, I'd like to register it in case someone has the same problem.
SOLVED!
After many attempts, I finally solved this. If someone has the same problem, I'd like to register the solution:
1) type on the phone: *#197328640#
2) [1] Debug Screen
3) [8] Phone Control
4) [7] GCF Test Mode
5) [1] GCF Test Mode
5) [2] WCDMA R5 - HSDPA only
6) BACK and the option GCF Test Mode must be [ON].
I tried it for Rogers - still no 3G I guess it does not really switch bands, i.e. still tries to finds 3G on 2100, not 850/1900...
Anyone succeeded?
comer said:
I tried it for Rogers - still no 3G I guess it does not really switch bands, i.e. still tries to finds 3G on 2100, not 850/1900...
Anyone succeeded?
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If your Omnia is from Europe, it will just work at 2100MHz, not 850MHz for 3G.
The american one will work only at 850MHz 3G.
Hello Dâniel Fraga,
I have the same issue with my Omnia. I also use Vivomad in Brazil.
I was trying your solution with *#197328640# to access the Root Menu. I don't know why but this code do not work for me. When I try I receive a message "Failed". Can be because the ROM I am using.
Do you know another way to access the Root Menu?
Thanks for the help.
is really useful for me
After some time I was able to access the menu that Daniel said, but the procedure did not work for me.
praico said:
After some time I was able to access the menu that Daniel said, but the procedure did not work for me.
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Hi praico. Did you find the "GCF Test Mode" option? It must be turned to "on".
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Hi praico. Did you find the "GCF Test Mode" option? It must be turned to "on".
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Yes Daniel, I found that and it is turned on. It is really strange, sometimes it seems to work and sometimes not. I will test it more and I'll let you know.
Thanks for the help.....
Hello Daniel,
Can I make another question? Are you able to make a call when your omnia is in EDGE? Today I found out that mine does not work. Even with a very good EDGE signal my call never complete.
Thanks for the help.
After struggling all the weekend with this problem, I found a solution:
Cause:
Had a flashed ROM of the i900 (the phone part of this ROM seeks only 3G at 2100mhz)
Solution:
Flash the Phone part only, extracted from a i900L ROM (which works at 850/1900mhz)
Now I got my 3G signal back
This is the Phone.bin I used: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ERQ6368K
would you be able to tell me how to ''Flash the Phone part only'' i'm a newbie
thank you in advance
Don't worry it's working now.
Thanks a million for the solution.
i have a same problemç my phone is toshiba g500 wm5.0ç please help . i select "auto" in mode selection(in 3g area) but i get Edge alltime..
Omnia in 850 Mhz band
I think my Omnia is only for 3G 2100 MHz and in my country we have 3G 850 MHz is there any way to make it work???
flash the phone
I have the same problem I have the phone only searching for 3G 2100 and I need it to look for 850, I downloaded the file mentioned, how do I flash ti as you mention???
Hi,
If your polaris having radio problem after flashing with any custom ROM (or even default) and setting the radio to Murata radio, then you can try the following solution.
The problem may include:
- you have strong GSM signal but you cannot make a call ( for example 1 success out of 10 trials)
- you cannot receive any call (dropping call) not on purpose.
- The battery power drains quickly (..few hours till a half day.)
- The GSM signal is not stabile (strong but kept frequently searching again for signal).
I have tried many ways, from flashing to original ROM and set to any Murata radios, but the problem still presists. Then I did the following.
1. Flash the polaris with any original ROM
2. Flash the polaris radio with the latest official radio version ( I just used the one that included with the official rom that I downloaded from http://www.htc.com/www/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=59&cat=2&dl_id=113)
3. When the phone is ready, go to the setting, the phone, and then the service. From there you will have two questions, then select the first question, and choose GSM instead of auto, leave the second question intact i.e. "auto".
4. Your phone will reset its GSM connection, and then just wait. It will display "G" next to the reception bar. Then you can test by making a call or receiving a call.
5. If you still have problem, try to disable the HSPDA or any 3G services.
In my case I have T-mobile, where in Europe it is claimed to work perfectly. Learning from IPhone 3g problem in US, where Apple and T-Mobile tried to blame each other, and looking back to "poor HTC support" I could suspect that HTC has not provided the (old) Polaris with "the right" 3G driver.
I hope it helps. Let me know.
Jagoan said:
Hi,
1. Flash the polaris with any original ROM
2. Flash the polaris radio with the latest official radio version ( I just used the one that included with the official rom that I downloaded from http://www.htc.com/www/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=59&cat=2&dl_id=113)
3. When the phone is ready, go to the setting, the phone, and then the service. From there you will have two questions, then select the first question, and choose GSM instead of auto, leave the second question intact i.e. "auto".
4. Your phone will reset its GSM connection, and then just wait. It will display "G" next to the reception bar. Then you can test by making a call or receiving a call.
5. If you still have problem, try to disable the HSPDA or any 3G services.
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I'm sorry I do not quite understand here ...flash official ROM and official radio? then what? can I then flash any cooked ROM? or ported radio from other device? Thanks.
i have an official rom 1.40.466.1 WWE with Radio rom 1.58.25.21 and also i had this radio and low signal problem since i got the phone, never had a good signal at home.
tried to set the band in phone settings to GSM as you said not AUTO and it worked like a charm. thanks a lot
Hi Deepthroat,
I just did it with the official ROM, (ROM version 3.13.405.0 WWE, Radio version 1.59.42.15). However, some reactions confirm that it also works for any custom ROM and Murata-radio. Honestly, I have not tried to any other combination, just give it a try on your current configuration.
Thus, you can skip step 1 and step 2. Just minor correction on step 3, you go to Settings, choose Phone, and choose tab Band (not service as previously posted), choose "GSM" on the "Select your network type", and leave "Auto" for the "Select your GSM/UMTS band" and finally OK.
In my case, now I still have my polaris battery fairly full even after one day. Before the battery already dropped to 50% or less in after one day.
Please confirm if it works, you will save a lot of desperate polaris owners....
thanks
I can confirm the band tab change: network type from auto to gsm and gsm/umts to umts 900+1200 + gsm 900+1800 as a solution to battery drain and poor signal related problems as written on the first post.
I'm using gullum's latest rom TF2D III with the latest radio rom 1.59.44.02.
My reception is excellent, GPS works good and battery drain is not dreadful.
About the fact that 3G is letting the battery drain very quickly.
This is not a problem, but it's just the way 3G works. 3G just requires more battery power to function.
JeFFJuH said:
About the fact that 3G is letting the battery drain very quickly.
This is not a problem, but it's just the way 3G works. 3G just requires more battery power to function.
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I stand corrected, however I was referring to users who do not take advantage of 3G capabilities.
Jagoan said:
5. If you still have problem, try to disable the HSPDA or any 3G services.
In my case I have T-mobile, where in Europe it is claimed to work perfectly. Learning from IPhone 3g problem in US, where Apple and T-Mobile tried to blame each other, and looking back to "poor HTC support" I could suspect that HTC has not provided the (old) Polaris with "the right" 3G driver.
I hope it helps. Let me know.
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It means that we can't use HTC cruise/polaris for video call ??
I bought the polaris at vietnam and then I used it at Indonesia using Telkomsel as carrier. before I have bad signal also after upgraded the rom to the 6.1 it became good reception for GSM connection but when I need to use the 3G/HSDPA connection there is no signal. (using Band selection )
I already upgraded the RADIO to 1.59.44.02 and the problem still the same..
could anyone help to give info how to activate the 3g connection ?
thx
JEfri
spektrumxdadevelopers said:
It means that we can't use HTC cruise/polaris for video call ??
I bought the polaris at vietnam and then I used it at Indonesia using Telkomsel as carrier. before I have bad signal also after upgraded the rom to the 6.1 it became good reception for GSM connection but when I need to use the 3G/HSDPA connection there is no signal. (using Band selection )
I already upgraded the RADIO to 1.59.44.02 and the problem still the same..
could anyone help to give info how to activate the 3g connection ?
thx
JEfri
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As I understood, Telkomsel Indonesia has a deal with Siemens to implement 3G/W-CDMA(or popular with UMTS) but not yet HSPDA (http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/...n-contract-set-3gwcdma-network-telkomsel.html). The 3G/ HSPDA allows networks based on UMTS to have higher data transfer speeds and capacity, however not all countries have implemented it (this is commonly termed as 3.5G network). So I guess in that case, you should set the band setting tab, Networktype to "GSM" and Select your GSM/UMTS band to the one suitable to your operator.
The problem with current polaris radio is that it is still not efficient to distinguish GSM and W-CDMA networks that leads to many side-problems (stability, quick battery drain, not working camera and etc). Though, I have not tried, some of friends claimed that polaris can support perfectly video call. So you have to work hard to find the right setting for your net. provider.
goodlucks
Jagoan said:
Hi Deepthroat,
Thus, you can skip step 1 and step 2. Just minor correction on step 3, you go to Settings, choose Phone, and choose tab Band (not service as previously posted), choose "GSM" on the "Select your network type", and leave "Auto" for the "Select your GSM/UMTS band" and finally OK.
In my case, now I still have my polaris battery fairly full even after one day. Before the battery already dropped to 50% or less in after one day.
Please confirm if it works, you will save a lot of desperate polaris owners....
thanks
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Oh ok, now I understand the relation between the battery drain and GSM band selection mode. I will try it Thanks for sharing with us.
Jagoan said:
The problem with current polaris radio is that it is still not efficient to distinguish GSM and W-CDMA networks that leads to many side-problems (stability, quick battery drain, not working camera and etc). Though, I have not tried, some of friends claimed that polaris can support perfectly video call. So you have to work hard to find the right setting for your net.
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thanks for quick answer..
Actually I just want to use video call. Oh...very sad to hear that..
so do you think it's the polaris inherent problem that we can't do anything..?
I just try all setting..and I try also other operator like Indosat and proxl and the problem is same.
When I set the Band selection to W-CDMa or auto, sometimes After soft reset, polaris detect the 3G network but in 3 second dismiss and change to GSM network in most of the time just no signal.
everything is ok when I select the GSM only.
so no other option ?
thanks
spektrumxdadevelopers said:
so do you think it's the polaris inherent problem that we can't do anything..?
I just try all setting..and I try also other operator like Indosat and proxl and the problem is same.
When I set the Band selection to W-CDMa or auto, sometimes After soft reset, polaris detect the 3G network but in 3 second dismiss and change to GSM network in most of the time just no signal.
everything is ok when I select the GSM only.
so no other option ?
thanks
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If I were you, I will do the following:
Telkomsel requireshttp://www.telkomsel.com/web/info_3g, in Indonesian)
1. your phone is 3g (fulfilled by polaris)
2. You have registered to 3g service
3. You are in the area where 3g is supported
4. You have sufficient 3g signal.
In addition, Telkomsel uses 3G / UMTS / WCDMA / 2100 MHz. So if you have met the requirements, just set "GSM" and "GSM+UMTS 2100" in your polaris band tab (phone setting) and don't forget to enable the HSPDA in connection tab. If it does not work, reflash your radio rom to latest official release:1.59.42.15.
If it still does not work try to use 3g service in another supported handset (nokia or ericsson), if it works then it is the time to sell your polaris (just kidding!!!).
goodluck!!
spektrumxdadevelopers said:
so do you think it's the polaris inherent problem that we can't do anything..?
I just try all setting..and I try also other operator like Indosat and proxl and the problem is same.
When I set the Band selection to W-CDMa or auto, sometimes After soft reset, polaris detect the 3G network but in 3 second dismiss and change to GSM network in most of the time just no signal.
everything is ok when I select the GSM only.
so no other option ?
thanks
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If I were you, I will do the following:
Telkomsel requireshttp://www.telkomsel.com/web/info_3g, in Indonesian)
1. your phone is 3g (fulfilled by polaris)
2. You have registered to 3g service
3. You are in the area where 3g is supported
4. You have sufficient 3g signal.
In addition, Telkomsel uses 3G / UMTS / WCDMA / 2100 MHz. So if you have met the requirements, just set "GSM" and "GSM+UMTS 2100" in your polaris band tab (phone setting) and don't forget to enable the HSPDA in connection tab. If it does not work, reflash your radio rom to latest official release:1.59.42.15.
If it still does not work try to use 3g service in another supported handset (nokia or ericsson), if it works then it is the time to sell your polaris (just kidding!!!).
goodluck!!
Jagoan said:
if it works then it is the time to sell your polaris (just kidding!!!).
goodluck!!
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I already all of your suggestion before you mention that... my cruise radio rom already upgraded to what you suggested...
oh sad... I should sell it ...
Can any one give me a direct link for that update ,
as when i enter my mobile S/N on download page it says that
Sorry, this software download is not suitable for your device.
plz help me am suffering from that problem
engmazen said:
can any one give me a direct link for that update ,
as when i enter my mobile s/n on download page it says that
sorry, this software download is not suitable for your device.
Plz help me am suffering from that problem
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exactly the same here,, this is so frustrating
Here's what you guys are looking for.
WorldWideEnglish (405) WWE:
http://dl.htc.com/downloadfiles/Rom....0_radio_sign_25.85.30.07_1.59.42.15_Ship.exe
Just tried this method and still am having horrid reception in Canada here under Rogers.
untill now I use my HD2 with Vodafone so no problem at all, but from today I start using my LEO with a WCDMA band on UMTS. Does anyone know if "My Location" service has any issue with this kind of band ? ....... because untill now I couldn't mannage to use "My Location" on WCDMA. thnx
P.S. If I add my town with a new location there is no problem, but I don't know how to put my town on the SENSE instead of my location
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untill now I use my HD2 with Vodafone so no problem at all, but from today I start using my LEO with a WCDMA band on UMTS. Does anyone know if "My Location" service has any issue with this kind of band ? ....... because untill now I couldn't mannage to use "My Location" on WCDMA. thnx
P.S. If I add my town with a new location there is no problem, but I don't know how to put my town on the SENSE instead of my location
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Hi,
I guess you use an RDS Digi Mobil card now.
I'm facing the same issue since I bought the phone in November. No permanent fix yet.
The bad news is that this won't be your only problem. Data connection has some lags and sometimes stops working, at least from my experience.
The good news is that you can try to flash a good custom ROM, which diminishes the issues to an acceptable level.
Hope this helps.
PS: This seems to confirm my suspicion that this issue is related to the lack of 2G functionality.
thnx for reply 27firesnake, so I guess it's all about the radio ? or just the RDS radio relay doesn't provide the information to the phone ?
By the way , I didn't experienced any lags in data conection untill now.
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albumihai2004 said:
thnx for reply 27firesnake, so I guess it's all about the radio ? or just the RDS radio relay doesn't provide the information to the phone ?
By the way , I didn't experienced any lags in data conection untill now.
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It appears that the first few days everything works fine, others have experienced the same. I read almost all the posts on this issue and replied on a few. If the problem starts for you too, you may read my posts in my profile under statistics.
Can you please share your network settings, I hope I didn't miss somethig all this time...
...I only noticed now that you have a custom ROM aboard .
I tried Dutty's HG v.05, multilang 1.5 and I run now the Artemis 2.9b.
Did you try these, how do you like the one you have?
so my network settings are : Ntwork Type - WCDMA , Band Frequency - UMTS (2100+900) , as I was instructed from RDS Constanta ( if you let network settings on "AUTO" it might apear some lags, they say ......).
I didn't try Dutty's and Artemis. Now I'm running Sone HD2 v1.33 (6.5.x) and untill now I used Topix 1.2 (6.5) - I'm fully satisfied from both. U should try
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albumihai2004 said:
so my network settings are : Ntwork Type - WCDMA , Band Frequency - UMTS (2100+900) , as I was instructed from RDS Constanta ( if you let network settings on "AUTO" it might apear some lags, they say ......).
I didn't try Dutty's and Artemis. Now I'm running Sone HD2 v1.33 (6.5.x) and untill now I used Topix 1.2 (6.5) - I'm fully satisfied from both. U should try
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I did the same.
Plus, under My ISP > Cellular line (GPRS) > Name: RDS; APN: internet; everything else left blank
Also I set HSDPA only in Advanced Network settings, as HSUPA is not available in RDS (as far as I know)
I didn't know about HSUPA availability on RDS, but my ISP settings are the same, thnx.
So my question : is there any way to put on SENSE instead of "My Location" my town (Constanta)? ...... as if I add new location, is no problem at all to download wheater data .
Add city
Yes, click on the clock in Home screen, add Constanta manually and select.
I did the same and it works.
thnx , it's working.
My HD2 has been losing 3G signal and switching to Edge and I want to lock it to 3G. Is it possible on T-Mobile US with stock ROM? I looked in settings and couldn't find anything.
I was able to do this on my Samsung Blackjack 2 on ATT when I had these problems.
I would go to Adminsettings>Network & Call Settings>Network Mode>WCDMA.
There, I was able to choose between AUTO, GPRS, or WCDMA to lock the radio to 3G Worked great in areas where the radio was frequently switching between towers.
Anything similar for HD2?
Here's a screenshot
Yes there is a way. Go to Phone> Options and scroll all the way down to Baseband.Now select WCDMA.
Hello I would like to do the same thing on a HTC TyTN II. How can I lock it in 3G mode on Windows Mobile 6.5?
^^^^UP^^^^
fbcyborg said:
^^^^UP^^^^
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maybe ask in the kaiser section???
Really, if its winmo 6.5, it should be the same.
I would ask there, but I guess a generic WinMob. application is necessary.
Dear All,
I've bought a RAZR M in the states a few weeks ago and was using it with net10 after unlocking the device for other carriers than VZW. I found the instructions on XDA (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2166542) and it worked like a charm.
Two days ago I went back home to Germany and in joyful anticipation i popped my german O2 sim into the phone. To my surprise the phone did not connect to the O2 network. Since I've read about Germanese experience with O2 in Germany (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2017987) I was positive it'll work. However, when I set the network mode to "GSM/UMTS" and try to select a network manually, the list of available networks is empty (see screenshot).
@Germanese: Am I missing something?
I continued fiddling with the parameters available in the hidden radio menu (dialing *#*#4636#*#*), tried all options on the "preferred network type" parameter and changed the radio band from "USA band" to "Cellular". Still no connection.
Then I've proceeded with unlocking the bootloader and installing CM 10.1 to check if I get a few more options. Surprisingly in CM 10.1 I wasn't even able to choose a network provider manually, the option simply doesn't exist. In the hidden radio menu (which can be accessed in the same way as in the stock system) on the other hand the list of radio bands looked slightly different: I was offered to choose between US band, Japan band and two other options (can't exactly remember what it was and already reverted back to stock), while for all of them the actual frequencies were displayed. It caught my attention right away that there wasn't an option for a 2100Mhz band (which is the frequency all German carriers use). Needless to say I didn't get it working on CM 10.1 either.
Anyone can point me in the right direction?! Maybe flashing the AU radio from xt905 firmware? Although Germanese pointed out it works just fine with stock ROM?
Any help is super appreciated!!!
All the best!
Henry
Dear Henry,
My Girl is actively using Razr M (Verizon Model) In Germany Munich.
The stock Rom works but has very Poor signal as you see yourself.
We got her working nicely with the Australian Radio.
The other way was to modify some codes with the RadioCom But not advisable if this is your first run.
So yes the best thing to do is to do the AU Radio Flash Mod.
Hope this helps...
Thanks for the fast reply! Do you have a link to the RadioComm Mods you're talking about? I've used RadioComm for the "00" NV tweak to get the phone working with net10 in the US - so I have a little experience
Wooohoooo!
AU radio is working! What a hike
Can't say anything about data for now as I don't have a data plan activated yet. However, signal strength is good and call quality is absolutely fine.
Cheers
Henry
data working, but only egde/gsm
Dear All,
Got myself a data plan with O2 two weeks ago and it works on EDGE/GSM. However, I can't use UMTS/CDMA network.
@Germanese: How did you configure your girlfriends phone to make 3G work?
The NV value @8322 is still 00 - the factory reset I performed after changing it didn't have any impact on this setting. I've tried to change the preferred network type in the *#*#4636#*#* menu without any success. The radio band selection holds only one option: GSM/UMTS band.
Any other ideas?
Thanks
Cheers
Henry
emsone said:
Dear All,
Got myself a data plan with O2 two weeks ago and it works on EDGE/GSM. However, I can't use UMTS/CDMA network.
@Germanese: How did you configure your girlfriends phone to make 3G work?
The NV value @8322 is still 00 - the factory reset I performed after changing it didn't have any impact on this setting. I've tried to change the preferred network type in the *#*#4636#*#* menu without any success. The radio band selection holds only one option: GSM/UMTS band.
Any other ideas?
Thanks
Cheers
Henry
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She stays in Munich.
Runnig the Aussie Radio.She then set the Radio to World.
That's it sorry about the late reply.
Should rojsre
Germanese said:
She stays in Munich.
Runnig the Aussie Radio.She then set the Radio to World.
That's it sorry about the late reply.
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Thanks for the reply!
Sorry for keeping bugging you, but how do I set the radio to "world"?
Cheers
Henry