Does anyone know what the new icons mean?
I am now getting H and R, even though in the same place I used to get a 3G connection.
H is fine I can do everything, but when I am on R I get no internet.
bradwombo said:
Does anyone know what the new icons mean?
I am now getting H and R, even though in the same place I used to get a 3G connection.
H is fine I can do everything, but when I am on R I get no internet.
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H is HSPDA and R is roaming i believe. HSPDA is the 7mbps speed, so its equivilant to wifi speeds assuming you have an 8+mb line.
I've only encountered those speeds once when I was at the Atlanta airport waiting for my connection to Florida.
Thats what I was thinking.
So I should assume that HSDPA is my 3G connection.
I should have thought of that roaming.
In Aus with telstra I should be hitting 7mbps no probs in the cities with Telstra. Strange about roaming though I have never needed to roam before on anyphone before this update.
bradwombo said:
Thats what I was thinking.
So I should assume that HSDPA is my 3G connection.
I should have thought of that roaming.
In Aus with telstra I should be hitting 7mbps no probs in the cities with Telstra. Strange about roaming though I have never needed to roam before on anyphone before this update.
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If you have no data connection while roaming go into your Setting>Wireless Controls >Mobile Networks then enable Data Roaming ONLY if you dont get charged for it. In the US, T-Mobile doesn't charge for data roaming as long as you're inside the country.
wow this question has been answered millions of times, I guess you didnt use the search button!
You really dont understand the MODS do you?
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wow this question has been answered millions of times, I guess you didnt use the search button!
You really dont understand the MODS do you?
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Wow thanks for even remotely offering help to him. How about instead of being an ass about it you can offer some help and mention to search next time?
(SEARCH) top right 3rd to last, has white letters and a white arrow pointing down, has brown background surroundings and it is spelled S.e.a.r.c.h
Ok, then, now what's the million dollar question? CAN WE SWITCH THE H ICON TO 3G?
Where is it located?
Ok, then, now what's the million dollar question? CAN WE SWITCH THE H ICON TO 3G?
Where is it located?
Thanks guys but it did use both the search buttom and also manually reading through the last few pages of threads in all 4 sub forums.
So next time F** off, if you want to be like that.
itt was mentioned in the 4million page thread of haykuros previous builds. H means same as 3G in this case- HTC just use H instead of 3G. and yes sometimes the search fxn sux. maybe not a new thread for it but ask in the thread about the actual build.
to replace you need to open update with 7zip, replace the H icons with 3G icons from another build (H icons i think are in system-framework-htcresources.apk if i remember correctly- from old haykuro build- i dont have new one). make sure the 3G icons have same name as wht the H ones did. close update, resign zip and you are right to go and flash it.
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itt was mentioned in the 4million page thread of haykuros previous builds. H means same as 3G in this case- HTC just use H instead of 3G. and yes sometimes the search fxn sux. maybe not a new thread for it but ask in the thread about the actual build.
to replace you need to open update with 7zip, replace the H icons with 3G icons from another build (H icons i think are in system-framework-htcresources.apk if i remember correctly- from old haykuro build- i dont have new one). make sure the 3G icons have same name as wht the H ones did. close update, resign zip and you are right to go and flash it.
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Thanks for that mate, it ok I dont mind it being a H as long as I know it is running on the 3G connection.
Hummm... you can do that but you guys are forgetting something. The H build shows G (GPRS), E (EDGE), 3G (UMTS), and H (HSPDA/HSUPA) icons. You could just copy the icons from system/framework/com.htc.rescources.apk/res/drawable and replace the ones in system/framework/framework.res.apk/res/drawable but they would be inaccurate. It would display a H icon where you might actually have UMTS connection. I wish I knew what else should be replaced (probably an extra script or lib file would be also be needed to include all 4 icons from H build.
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This is a question that has probably been asked before, but I did use the search function and I couldn't really find anything. Now that I've made that clear...
I've always thought that whenever Haykuro's builds say that you're connected on HSPDA, and display 'H' in notifications, it is the same thing as being connected over UTMS on any other build, and the notifications bar displaying '3G'. However, after reading a post in another thread, where someone had said that they were getting much faster download speeds in Haykuro's build than in JF's, and that they had actually run speed tests to confirm it, I'm no longer sure. Does anyone actually know if HSPDA in Haykuro's builds means the same thing as 'UTMS' in JF's builds, and if they are not, why we cannot get HSPDA in JF's builds, but we can only get HSPDA in Haykuro's builds?
Instead of opening a new troll thread why not use our dear friend google ???
GOOGLE
HSPDA=3G+
UTMS=3G
JF 3G = HSPDA/UTMS no distinction
HTC builds "H" = HSPDA
.... as mentioned before
This is not what I meant. I know that HSDPA is faster that UTMS, and I know what HSDPA is, but in that case, why should people not get HSDPA with Haykuro's builds only? Whenever I use Haykuro's build, I have HSDPA. Whenever I use a JF build, I have UTMS. Why?
OK:
The way I see it, TMO USA doesn't actively market a "HSDPA" network. They market it as 3G. This either is to be less-confusing (less 'buzzwords' to market) or less prone to cause uproar when people realize TMOs' network backhaul (the data path between cell towers and the TMO network for both voice and data) is not currently able to give users speeds as fast as HSDPA implies.
It is also true that currently their 3G network is HSDPA enabled, but due to backhaul limitations the full speed the network is capable of (7.2mbit in hardware, likely 1.8mbit in the cellsite radio software currently which with new licenses or firmware would be scalable to 7.2mbit) currently cannot be attained.
In the Denver metro, both HSDPA and HSUPA are enabled but the T1 (1.544 mbit) backhauls each cell-site has give me MAXIMUM 900kbit/s (0.9mbit) downloads and 300kbit/s (0.3mbit) uploads regardless of where or how I test. Consider that EDGE takes approximately 200kbit/s, and each voice call requires 13kbit/s plus some overhead. If a cell site is overloaded on voice, the data services will slow down. EDGE slows down because the same radio channels are used for both voice and data; more voice calls mean less datarate is possible. 3G will slow down due to sheer loading of the backhaul link.
As soon as TMO gets newer backhauls, either new fiber to cellsites, or perhaps a backhaul agreement with local cable providers, or even wireless (point-to-point microwave) backhauls to a centralized high-speed hub, I feel they will promote their HSDPA network much more like AT&T does now.
So to sum up: The only reason you see 3G with TMO sourced firmwares, is that they don't market HSDPA even if their network is technically capable of it. HTC however writes generic firmware and indeed many other operators worldwide will likely actively market HSDPA. I bet that if you were to take the firmwares apart, graphic by graphic / text string by text string, TMO builds will contain the same graphic twice (3g) and the same text twice (UMTS) whereas HTC builds will contain different text/graphics in each. There is nothing preventing the phone from utilizing the highest speed possible from the network on either build!
My slightly-more-than $0.02.
It was me who reported that.
I tested it on O2 Germany, no HSDPA with JF, but with Haykuros 6.0r1 and now with the leaked HTC Hero ROM too.
Seems like it does only work for me on HTC Builds..
maxisma said:
It was me who reported that.
I tested it on O2 Germany, no HSDPA with JF, but with Haykuros 6.0r1 and now with the leaked HTC Hero ROM too.
Seems like it does only work for me on HTC Builds..
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Hmm, the libhtc_ril.so is different on the Sapphire builds. Try pushing this file from /system/lib to a JF-based build and see how it goes I'll do some testing tonight too.
dixxa said:
Instead of opening a new troll thread why not use our dear friend google ???
GOOGLE
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oh snap, when did they change the definition of Troll?
I know I did get around 3-4mbps on JF's 1.5 while tethering using anetshare. So basically, it was running on HSDPA but the icon was '3G' and not the 'H' icon as in haykuros roms. So I guess it doesn't matter.
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Hmm, the libhtc_ril.so is different on the Sapphire builds. Try pushing this file from /system/lib to a JF-based build and see how it goes I'll do some testing tonight too.
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Hey, Good idea cyanogen. I have been wondering if we could get the T-Mobile/JF builds to display "H" when in HSDPA and "3G" when in UMTS. If you figure out anything that works, maybe this thread could be moved to the Development channel, or a new thread opened up there. If I can help, please let me know. Thank You! )
yeah, it's the same speed either way. I've tried speed tests on both various builds. I'd love to be able to enable the H icon so when I'd know when I'm in UMTS or HSPDA/HSUPA like when I used H build. It was pretty useful. I hope cyanogen can figure it out. I tried last week but couldn't figure out which file I was missing although I had all network icons loaded in my ROM.
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I know I did get around 3-4mbps on JF's 1.5 while tethering using anetshare. So basically, it was running on HSDPA but the icon was '3G' and not the 'H' icon as in haykuros roms. So I guess it doesn't matter.
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Bingo. The actual speed is the same, it's just the status icon that is different.
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Bingo. The actual speed is the same, it's just the status icon that is different.
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In Texas here, I get different speeds in different areas. sometimes around 300k and sometimes around 900k. Which means that HSDPA has not been rolled out in all areas, or some towers only have one T1 line and it is pretty overloaded.
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Hmm, the libhtc_ril.so is different on the Sapphire builds. Try pushing this file from /system/lib to a JF-based build and see how it goes I'll do some testing tonight too.
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It could mean something or it could mean nothing at all. Also, does the difference in the build.prop values carry any significance?
Code:
ADP:
ro.ril.hsxpa=1
ro.ril.gprsclass=10
HTC:
ro.ril.htcmaskw1.bitmask = 4294967295
ro.ril.htcmaskw1 = 800881
In other words, do these values affect the ril and baseband or are the values already hardcoded in the ril and these properties are only for informational purpose?
At this point i'm more inclined to believe speed differences are chalked up to varying levels of bandwidth usage or limitation of the backend bandwidth (i.e. UMTS Node B -> carrier's inet backbone).
btw if one more person suggests that non-HTC builds can't use HSxPA because they don't have a "H" icon, i'll probably go bat**** insane.
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In Texas here, I get different speeds in different areas. sometimes around 300k and sometimes around 900k. Which means that HSDPA has not been rolled out in all areas, or some towers only have one T1 line and it is pretty overloaded.
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Yes, but if you're in an area with a poor speed, an icon saying H instead of 3G, or vice versa, won't make a difference. The H is just there as a visual aid in the haykuro builds, it won't make your connection any faster. I do agree it's a useful aid as far as informing the user about the current connection status though.
It's like putting a turbo badge on a car, it won't make the car go any faster, it'll just let you and everyone else know it's a turbo. In the regular builds they, Google, decided to not use the turbo (H) badge even though there's a turbo under the hood.
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Yes, but if you're in an area with a poor speed, an icon saying H instead of 3G, or vice versa, won't make a difference. The H is just there as a visual aid in the haykuro builds, it won't make your connection any faster. I do agree it's a useful aid as far as informing the user about the current connection status though.
It's like putting a turbo badge on a car, it won't make the car go any faster, it'll just let you and everyone else know it's a turbo. In the regular builds they, Google, decided to not use the turbo (H) badge even though there's a turbo under the hood.
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I beleive the concern is that some users would like to know if they are connected utilizing HSDPA or UMTS. I for one would like to know if and when my area is upgraded to HSDPA. Just a feature request, not a rant.
Tested again with jfs 1.51... Checked the Phone Info, it says it is connected with UMTS.. went back to the Hero rom, said it is connected to HSDPA and displazed the H Too.
Mazbe non-HTC builds have problems With o2 germanys hsdpa ?
jashsu said:
It could mean something or it could mean nothing at all. Also, does the difference in the build.prop values carry any significance?
Code:
ADP:
ro.ril.hsxpa=1
ro.ril.gprsclass=10
HTC:
ro.ril.htcmaskw1.bitmask = 4294967295
ro.ril.htcmaskw1 = 800881
In other words, do these values affect the ril and baseband or are the values already hardcoded in the ril and these properties are only for informational purpose?
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I noticed this too. I'm sure it means something. I might try adding these options to my build and see if anything changes.
maxisma said:
Tested again with jfs 1.51... Checked the Phone Info, it says it is connected with UMTS.. went back to the Hero rom, said it is connected to HSDPA and displazed the H Too.
Mazbe non-HTC builds have problems With o2 germanys hsdpa ?
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Did you try it with the new libhtc_ril.so? I included this in my latest build (CM3.2), but I am on T-Mobile so I need someone to test it out.
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Tested again with jfs 1.51... Checked the Phone Info, it says it is connected with UMTS.. went back to the Hero rom, said it is connected to HSDPA and displazed the H Too.
Mazbe non-HTC builds have problems With o2 germanys hsdpa ?
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The important thing is whether the speeds are the same, did you test the speeds again?
Hi,
I dunno if it'll help but few days ago I was playing with a program and was getting this results
Now with Cyanogen's rom 3.2 I get this so a small improvement
and my settings didn't changed
I hope It'll help
Does anyone know why my "G" icon is sometimes greyed?I mean, no problem it is a G, but why is it on gray background?
I don't see in the user manual anything like that..can it be because of my ROM?
In order to try to save a little battery and because i don't use data connections (wifi only), I set GSM only and deactivated HSDPA, does it have to do with it? Thanks
P.S. i've looked around for some nicer top-bar icons like some people have,but no success:any advice?link?
I'm not completely sure what icon you mean, but I think it is the icon that indicates that a GPRS connection is available (not connected).
To connect to the internet you can have different mobile wireless connections: GPRS (with a G-icon), EDGE (with an E-icon), 3G (with a 3G-icon) and HSDPA (with an H-icon). GPRS being the slowest, HSDPA the fastest, EDGE is not available in all country's and not every connection is available everywhere.
its saying that u are using 3G
shayan.k said:
its saying that u are using 3G
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No it's not, that's a 3G icon.
shayan.k said:
its saying that u are using 3G
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This is out of question, 3G is disabled with NoData.cab and HD Tweak.Furthermore, the name of my gsm operator changes when not in 3G.
@whizz: Thanks for your clear explanation, but as a matter of fact i have 2 "G" icons available (not at the same time), one is the white "square G" on black background (let's call it default, present in the manual) and another one wich is a normal G on grey background..curious..I'm sorry!I wish I could post a screenshot!
EDIT: Here's my guess, I am on a GPRS network but using only GSM..could it be?
Sualc, I can't answer your question but I have wondered the same myself. I also see the greyed out icons sometimes. I haven't bothered researching it becasue it doesn't seem to be a big deal but I would like to know as well.
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Sualc, I can't answer your question but I have wondered the same myself. I also see the greyed out icons sometimes. I haven't bothered researching it becasue it doesn't seem to be a big deal but I would like to know as well.
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Thank you for witnessing the same , I was afraid people could think I had hallucinations.Yeah you're right, compared to dozens of other REAL bugs this subject is really not important, just to know...By the way..I just left my bedroom and went down the stairs and now I've got the standard icon!!Tricky, hum?
Greyed out icons mean that type of connection is available, but not in use. It's white when in use.
twinnings said:
Greyed out icons mean that type of connection is available, but not in use. It's white when in use.
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Implausible - I have my internet connection APN deliberately mis-set to prevent any data connections at all. I still get both normal and greyed out icons from time to time.
Grey G icon means bad or no gprs signal I think. I have somewhere read about it.
Thanks, anyway there is already a signal strenght indicator near the G..but if you read it somewhere no reason to doubt.
I can confirm I get that grey G icon sometimes... it might be a rendering screen bug too....
i get a E for edge and a g for 3g
It may mean a bad signal but the device polls so infrequently as to make it pointless.
Behavior just observed.....
1 - I had an H (HSDPA) with a grey background.
2 - I connect to the internet and get an H with a white background.
3 - I disconnect from the internet to try and a grey background but it is still white.
4 - I walk over to the elevator (bad signal) to try and get a grey background
5 - The data icon goes from H with white background to G with white background
Conclusion ..... non informative and quite meaningless
I am 90% sure that the grey background means bad signal... When it shows in my device, it happens always in areas that reception is poor.
Not unique to the TD2. I get the same from time to time on my Touch HD. Have mildly wondered but never bothered to research.
check out this link,
there is a picture explaning all the icon meanings on D2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=520751
It happens to me too, but not very often. It´s not about not being connected, because the white icon is there when there´s no connection.
The GPRS signal being too weak seems like a good explanation to me.
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check out this link,
there is a picture explaning all the icon meanings on D2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=520751
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I'm afraid the G icon we're talking about is not among the ones lsted there..so until something "official" comes out could we say that "G greyed icon" = "GPRS band selected but not availabe "?
sualc said:
I'm afraid the G icon we're talking about is not among the ones lsted there..so until something "official" comes out could we say that "G greyed icon" = "GPRS band selected but not availabe "?
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the G is there, the 2nd reply attached with the picture explains
G(dark color) = GPRS available
G(grey color) = GPRS unavailable.
Hi everyone.
Since upgrading to 1.66, I have noticed something rather annoying and hope someone can provide a solution to fixing it.
When I was on 1.48, the H icon at the top of the screen would always be there. I was effectively connected to the internet all the time, and was able to leave MSN messenger etc open and I'd always be online.
When I upgraded to 1.66, the icon at the top of the screen is always 3G. It only changes to H when I'm actually using the internet. If I open the browser and check out a website, the 3G changes to H and the website begins to load. It changes back to 3G when any internet connectivity is idle.
I can only access the internet when H is displayed, but I want it connected permanently like it was on 1.48.
It's like the phone is disconnecting from the internet when I'm not using the browser. It's not very useful when I need to keep MSN messenger open all day.
Thanks.
It's not disconnected when it says 3G. It simply switches to the slower mode when nothing is being transferred to save resources. As soon as something actually needs to be transferred it goes to H again to get the fastest available speed.
kilrah said:
It's not disconnected when it says 3G. It simply switches to the slower mode when nothing is being transferred to save resources. As soon as something actually needs to be transferred it goes to H again to get the fastest available speed.
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Ah, okay. I can't seem to visit any websites when 3G is displayed though. Perhaps that could be to do with my operator settings or something?
i have had the same problem since installing the sms patches.... i have since hard reset to remove the patch... and testing it now... it is very anoying because it keeps my msn disconnected...
I'm using Dutty's 1.5 (it's a great ROM!) with a 2.07 radio and I've got the same problem..
When it says 3G, nothing seems to come through.. when it changes to H, the webpage starts loading...
Does anyone have a fix to make it not switch back and forth between H and 3G? It gets frustrating because it often takes 1 or 2 seconds to switch between the modes....
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i have had the same problem since installing the sms patches.... i have since hard reset to remove the patch... and testing it now... it is very anoying because it keeps my msn disconnected...
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Let us know how to you get on because I need this fixed.
My MSN stays connected fine in 3G. Push email works perfect too.
The icons only show the available type of signal.
They don't mean you are connected.
When you do connect by opening an app that uses the appropriate signal then the icon changes to show the signal that you are connected with.
If H is not available in a particular area then it will stay on 3G and if that's not available then G with show.
Hey guys. I'm on my 4th HD2 handset now since upgrading my vodafone contract one month ago. First two handsets had similar probs as allot of you have had, i.e sms not working, alarm not working etc etc. I upgraded to the 1.66 rom when i got my 3rd handset from phones4u. I then started getting the same issues as you just described- internet only profficiently working when H coverage is active. When it goes below that then nothing happens at all. I returned the handset today and got a new one. This one already had the 1.66 Rom update installed and sure enough, had the same internet issues. I started fiddling with settings and changed the band setting from 'auto' to 'WCDMA'. ( just trial and error, so senior members please chime in if i have given bad advise!) This seems to keep the network coverage constantly in H and since changing it several hours ago i have not had any issues.
Start> Settings>Wireless controls>Phone>Band> Change Auto to WCDMA
Give it a go!
Tristan29 said:
I started fiddling with settings and changed the band setting from 'auto' to 'WCDMA'. ( just trial and error, so senior members please chime in if i have given bad advise!) This seems to keep the network coverage constantly in H and since changing it several hours ago i have not had any issues.
Start> Settings>Wireless controls>Phone>Band> Change Auto to WCDMA
Give it a go!
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Wouldnt that make the phone stick to the 3G/HSDPA/WCDMA band only and cause the phone to have no reception around certain areas that still operate on 2G GSM?
Exact.
I rather tend to do the opposite for that reason if I have trouble (sometimes you're in areas where 3G reception is low and it keeps switching between 3G and EDGE all the time), I'll force EDGE only. It's slower, but at least the connection is constant.
When at work mine fights bewteen 3g and h and both are like 1 bar signals, i'd rather disable both when at work as G is full signal.
Is there a way?
PLEASE.
Could some one help with the setting for HSPDA and HSUPA i have checked and made sure they are enbled but still only connects to 3g i am on t-mobile uk all help would be much appreciated and help a few others out there that need help with this one too.
Thanks in advance.
Are you on radio 2.07.50? I have noticed i mostly get "3G" as well, but when i get closer to the city center it turns into "H". I think reception is just really bad!
firaX said:
Are you on radio 2.07.50? I have noticed i mostly get "3G" as well, but when i get closer to the city center it turns into "H". I think reception is just really bad!
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just stock radio. i have used with othere roms but can not seem to get h on this stock rom. i have seen others asking the sam ? so i thought is start a new thread.
Hi I just got Simple mobile for the HTC HD2 which Im running the NEXUS HD2 ics build on and It never says 3G. It only says E, G, or H. I also have problems connecting to data sometimes.
Jcamacho228 said:
Hi I just got Simple mobile for the HTC HD2 which Im running the NEXUS HD2 ics build on and It never says 3G. It only says E, G, or H. I also have problems connecting to data sometimes.
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Please don't create multiple threads. You've already created a thread about Temple Run not working, so why not just post it there?
As long as you're getting H you should be OK. I barely ever get 3G either, I'm normally on H. From my understanding, this is effectively 3.5G.
sorry I figured they were two different topics therefore 2 different thread.
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Please don't create multiple threads. You've already created a thread about Temple Run not working, so why not just post it there?
As long as you're getting H you should be OK. I barely ever get 3G either, I'm normally on H. From my understanding, this is effectively 3.5G.
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Mine shows 3G but the second i start using data and see the little arrow things it switches to H. H being HSDPA which yes is like 3.5G Now i do wanna know what the difference between G and E is... i would like to comment on G i get ~300 kbps and on E i get like 100kbps. So its faster but i guess my question is what determines it to use G over E and vice versa. At first i thought it was signal strength but according to spare parts the signal strength (dB value) is the same on both.
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Mine shows 3G but the second i start using data and see the little arrow things it switches to H. H being HSDPA which yes is like 3.5G Now i do wanna know what the difference between G and E is... i would like to comment on G i get ~300 kbps and on E i get like 100kbps. So its faster but i guess my question is what determines it to use G over E and vice versa. At first i thought it was signal strength but according to spare parts the signal strength (dB value) is the same on both.
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E is edge
and i thought G was for gprs
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E is edge
and i thought G was for gprs
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I knew what E was, but i didnt know what G was. And GPRS sounds about right. From what ive read its a part of the 2G 3G network. Thanks for the info. But what determines if the phone uses Edge or G?
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But what determines if the phone uses Edge or G?
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that i have no clue about
sorry
Kameirus said:
that i have no clue about
sorry
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It's all good lol. I'll try to do more digging
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elesbb said:
I knew what E was, but i didnt know what G was. And GPRS sounds about right. From what ive read its a part of the 2G 3G network. Thanks for the info. But what determines if the phone uses Edge or G?
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Your network strength determines it. If the phone gets low signal on HSPDA then it will try to switch to EGPRS, and if it can't get a good signal on that then it will go to GPRS.
hengsheng120 said:
Your network strength determines it. If the phone gets low signal on HSPDA then it will try to switch to EGPRS, and if it can't get a good signal on that then it will go to GPRS.
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Look up a few posts, ive already thought this was the deterent. But as posted a few posts ago, according to Spare parts, my single strength stays the same. Its strange. I prefer G cause its like 20 times faster then Edge xP so im trying to see if i can force it to use G instead of E since my signal strength stays the same i dont see how i couldnt.
have "H", why want "3G"?
H is 3.5G
signal changes depending on the strength, I mostly get H but it fluctuates like if you in a bus moving around different places. You can set the phone just to use G 2G signal if you wish
But for me It continues to mess up. Everytime I open the playstore data turns off and it goes on and off all of the time. Also the connectivity to simple mobile goes off and on all the time. I am really starting to regret getting simple mobile
it depends on bandwidth available in your cell, so if network doesn't have BW for you on higher type of network you contracted with (4G, 3.5) it switches to lower type (gprs which is 2.5G)
Does anybody know how simple mobile works with Porting a number over to them. I'm using "NexusHD2-ICS-CM9-HWA_V2.5.zip" ROM (by Tytung) for my HD2, and I just called simple mobile and ported my number over. They said it could take up to 24 hours, but does that mean that I can't even call out or see a network until then? Please help me if you know? Thanks.
Jcamacho228 said:
But for me It continues to mess up. Everytime I open the playstore data turns off and it goes on and off all of the time. Also the connectivity to simple mobile goes off and on all the time. I am really starting to regret getting simple mobile
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simple mobile runs off the tmobile network...they are just resellers using/selling tmobile bandwidth. i have no issues with my data connection...why not just use your wifi...much faster than even 3g. it can even be an issue with your android build-or your phone setup. doh!.
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HTC-187 said:
Does anybody know how simple mobile works with Porting a number over to them. I'm using "NexusHD2-ICS-CM9-HWA_V2.5.zip" ROM (by Tytung) for my HD2, and I just called simple mobile and ported my number over. They said it could take up to 24 hours, but does that mean that I can't even call out or see a network until then? Please help me if you know? Thanks.
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doesn't matter who whcih carrier....you are in limbo during porting. mine took only about 12 hrs. you'll see a network but can't use your phone until your imei/phone is registered to the new network. doesn't matter what your phone os is neither. porting time depends on how quickly your old carrier disconnects you and your new carrier connects you. works the same way with any phone number.
Thanks. When I got up and checked my phone this morning, I had my number and calls worked.