I live in a non-3G area and pretty much every time I go into 3G coverage and out again I get the data error dialog telling me the connection has failed.
It's annoying an inconvenient to have to cancel the dialog every time, especially when I am using CoPilot and it tries to check traffic data. I am looking for a simple 3G toggle, that will disable/enable manually to save going through the menu options.
I have used Duttythroy's black 3G comm manager previously, which is perfect for my needs, but it won't install on the Compact V.
Any suggestions?
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Hey guys. First post here so go easy on me.
I am trying to understand the difference between the various AT&T Networks. I have the PDA Connect unlimited plan for starters. When I first got my 8525 3 weeks ago, it was connecting to wap.cingular.com and showing 3G in the top.
After playing around I got the HTweakC program and saw an item to 'enable HSDPA'. I did this and magically the icon at the top was an H. I was excited. However it will change back to 3G and even on occasion show an E (EDGE I assume)
What im wondering is a few things
1. Does the icon really matter? It always says connected to MediaNet when I go to properties
2. What is the 'order' of speed? HSDPA > 3G > EDGE ?? (or icons I guess in this case)
3. I saw also in HTweakC the ability to 'always' connection to a certain connection, I had this on for a but then disabled but can I leave it ALWAYS connected to the fastest one somehow?
4. I also read something about isp.cingular.com, what is that about? is it faster? Trying to get the most of out my 8525... heh
Thanks guys!
I think it changes depending on what connection you have at the time. At work I get a good H connection most of the time, but at home its usually just 3G. I think it just depends on your location and how strong the connection is. I could be wrong, but if you get H sometimes, then I think its working fine.
Symptoms
- You cannot maintain a constant data connection. The connection is often lost or dropped.
- HD2 reception indicator dances between G to 3G to H despite showing good reception, and user remaining stationary.
Counter measures - No cabs or registry tweaks needed.
Presented in the order I would try them. If the lower number levels don't work, then move up a level. These are offerred as advice from a UK based HD2 user, though may work for you elsewhere.
LEVEL 1
- Go to Comm Manager > Wireless Controls
- Turn the Data connection Off then On again.
This will usually get you back and running again faster than waiting for the HD2 to sort itself out.
LEVEL 2
- Go to Settings > All Settings > Connections > Advanced Network
- Disable HSDPA/HSUPA
This will stop your phone attempting to use '3.5G' and will mean that you only use 3G.
Remember to re-enable HSDPA/HSUPA when you are in an area with better reception.
LEVEL 3
- Go to Settings > Wireless Controls > Phone - Change phone settings
- Move down to Other Options > Band - Change baseband
- Change Network Type from Auto to GSM
- Change Band frequency from Auto to either GSM (900+1800)+UMTS or GSM (1900+850) . To make the decision, you need to know the GSM frequency your operator uses. If you don't know, you can just try both of the GSM options and see which works. No damage will be done by using the wrong frequency first time, and you can change back.
This will disable 3G and force your phone to use 2G. Most operators have decent 2G networks, so you shouldn't have the disconnects anymore, but you will have slower than 3G potential speeds.
Remember to change your phone back to Auto for both Network Type and Band Frequency when you are in an area with better reception.
Thanks for the heads up... will have to try some of these. I find it most annoying at times...!
Thanks for the advice, I do find those issues annoying. What are the benefits of using 3.5G? If they're aren't any major advantages and turning this off helps then I may as well leave it off.
CHIP STAXMAN said:
LEVEL 1
- Go to Comm Manager > Wireless Controls
- Turn the Data connection Off then On again.
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The problem with this is that it b*llockses up your push email settings, if you use the phone to get email from an Exchange server. The better approach (assuming standard configuration) is to press and hold the power/end-call hard-button. That brings up a menu of four choices. The last of those is "terminate data connection". Click it. Anything the phone does which requires the data connection after that will automatically reactivate it.
3G 2100
These tricks may solve the issue for many but not for me because I'm in a 3G 2100 only network so I cannot switch to GSM. I will try to disable HSDPA/HSUPA to see if that works though.
The weird thing is that the issue occurs almost exclusively when I'm logged on an IM client and the phone stays in sleep mode a few minutes (say 15 min or so). After I wake up the phone the signal seems ok but the data connection is lost (IM, browsing, mail, weather update, etc.). It doesn't happen every time but very often, several times a day.
If I don't log on any instant messenger app the data connection is stable, especially with the new 1.66 ROM (I tried both Duttty's custom and official). In this case I lose data connection very rarely, in fact I din't even remember the last time I did.
Can anybody provide an explanation for this, what is happening with the connection between the IM server and the phone during sleep?
snerkler said:
Thanks for the advice, I do find those issues annoying. What are the benefits of using 3.5G? If they're aren't any major advantages and turning this off helps then I may as well leave it off.
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If your network supports it, you should have higher potential data upload and download speeds through using 3.5G (HSDPA/HSUPA).
In reality and every day use, on many networks you probably wouldn't notice the difference between 3G and 3.5G.
I'm on Virgin Mobile, which piggybacks on T-Mobile's network here in the UK. My speedtests in central London, show virtually no difference between me using 2G, 3G and 3.5G!!!! Which is ridiculous. The main difference I get as a HD2 user is much more stable data connection on 2G vs 3G/3.5G.
Hi, does anyone know why on earth did HTC disable the 3G Switch for HTC Surround?? I have this phone, updated to Mango and the 3G Switch is missing from the Network Settings. I cannot understand this stupid idea of not letting the user decide what band to use his phone on.
RE: Solved
I have solved this.
This is available for every HTC Device which does not have the 3G Switch available:
Enter the Field Test Menu by dialing ##3282#, on the lower right side there are three dots: ... , enter that menu and there you can choose the band to work on: Automatic, 2G only, 3G only.
Sounds like a solution, but each time I change the setting from 3G to 2G or Automatic, and then go back into settings, it reverts back to 3G only. And the 3G icon remains at the top of the screen. So is your experience different. Been trying to disable 3G since December.
jimski said:
Sounds like a solution, but each time I change the setting from 3G to 2G or Automatic, and then go back into settings, it reverts back to 3G only. And the 3G icon remains at the top of the screen. So is your experience different. Been trying to disable 3G since December.
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Do not set to auto,
Set it only to 2G, go back in the field test main menu with the back arrow <-, and then again in the ... menu, 2g should be still selected, and then <- twice to exit.
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Do not set to auto,
Set it only to 2G, go back in the field test main menu with the back arrow <-, and then again in the ... menu, 2g should be still selected, and then <- twice to exit.
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Gave it another try, but not so sure.
Went in to menu, set to 2G and then back arrow <-. Went back in ... and 2G was still selected, but after exiting <- <-, and going back in, 3G is selected again. Also my phone still shows 3G at the top of the screen, but I will admit that the signal strength appears to maybe be 1 bar higher. So, am I on 2G although the 3G icon still shows?
Guess I will know tomorrow after a full day of use hopefully at 2G, with reduced battery drain. I have a great WiFi signal at home and at work, so basically 90% of my day. The only thing data does is load email in the background and the occasional need for a connection if I stop somewhere on the way home. My 3G signal is typically 1 to 3 bars, averaging 2. And almost never higher than 3.
I have an unlimited data plan, but my WiFi speeds are generally 3 to 4 times better, and my experience has show very little difference in battery drain with WiFi on/off. No idea why AT&T would prevent me from using 2G, especially with Unlimited. iPhone users should be thanking me for the extra bandwidth I am offering.
Btw, I will absolutely NOT purchase a new phone with 4G/LTE whatever, unless I can turn it off.
Hi guys,
I have a problem with the 3G connection on my phone. If I have wi-fi active, 3G doesn't work. If I turn off wi-fi and enable data connection, it still doesn't work (the 3G icon shows up next to the signal icon, but no internet). I have to restart the phone in order for the internet to work (a 3G+ icon shows up, or E, depending on the signal strength). And this method doesn't always work, sometimes I have to restart the phone 2-3 times.
I tried an app (Repair 3G), but it doesn't seem to do anything useful.
Also, I don't know if it matters, but there's no custom rom on the phone, only official updates. For unlocking, I used some website that I found here, I just visited the site from the phone, clicked a button and the phone was unlocked (at least I can install xap's from the PC).
Can someone help me with this?
Thanks!
You can try "Network Profile".
Choose another Profile and than back to yours .
If your profile is not listed in profile manager try some other which is listed for your country (which might use the same network as your provider).
Keep in mind that your IE favorites are also reset when switching profile. At least that's what I noticed.
I've seen a lot of people have issues with GPE getting 3g signals, myself included.
This boils down to the lack of network settings options available. 2g checked or unchecked. I use 2g mostly as I use WiFi for the most part. When off WiFi though 3g was terrible. Would often end up with 2g even though unchecked.
I've found a solution in another thread to access the Testing app and set network to 3g only from there.
Enter *#*#4636#*#* into the phone dialler to enter the testing app. Select phone information and change network mode from there.
Works a treat for me in the UK.
I've set up a Tasker task to launch the Testing app. This can then be tied to a homescreen shortcut or gesture. Much easier than using dialler.
Sent from my HTC O'ne-xus
mitchst2 said:
I've seen a lot of people have issues with GPE getting 3g signals, myself included.
This boils down to the lack of network settings options available. 2g checked or unchecked. I use 2g mostly as I use WiFi for the most part. When off WiFi though 3g was terrible. Would often end up with 2g even though unchecked.
I've found a solution in another thread to access the Testing app and set network to 3g only from there.
Enter *#*#4636#*#* into the phone dialler to enter the testing app. Select phone information and change network mode from there.
Works a treat for me in the UK.
I've set up a Tasker task to launch the Testing app. This can then be tied to a homescreen shortcut or gesture. Much easier than using dialler.
Sent from my HTC O'ne-xus
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I have an app called battery monitor pro that has a Test feature that also brings up the Phone Info test menu with 2 clicks
I've it set to come straight up with a pinch in from the hone screen.
Sent from my HTC O'ne-xus