Guys
I've got the Milestone right now and before that had the G1 and the Magic.
When set to 3G on, my Milestone keeps switching between 3G and HSDPA and this is a drain on battery and very annoying as it slows down browsing, downloading apps etc.
I've looked everywhere in the settings and there doesn't seem to be any way to disable HSDPA.
Anyone else gave this a thought and have found a solution, am I missing something?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
im also looking for this on acer liquid...
do you have the option in settings?
Settings>wireless settings>mobile networks>use only 2g networks....
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dial *#*#4636#*#* then select phone info. Use set preferred network type to change setup.
Thanks guys for getting back to me.
Shep211 I did what said and I went into phone settings but there's so many options there. I'm guessing WCDMA is the one I'm looking for.
Should anything go wrong, a hard reset should set the phone back to normal again right?
Thanks guys.
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First off I've tried searching for a similar topic and couldn't find anything.
So here's my issue. I updated my SGS which I bought from a local O2 store here. Checked that is was indeed unlocked and went ahead to follow the instructions that can be seen here in the forums.
After installation, the language was set to an Eastern European locale, which conveniently was easy to change back to English.
I could not connect to any network, so did all the app installations via WiFi. It wasn't until early this morning when going to work that I noticed that I didn't have any DATA going through.
Checking on the settings, I now have the option to connect to CDMA networks, instead of the option to disable 3G (Only connect to 2G networks).
What do I do to get that option back?
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
You need to manually install your phone network details or AP (Access Point) details.
Firstly check you have any details entered.
Settings > Wireles and network > Mobile networks > Access Point Names
If you don't have any details in here then you need to find the information and put them manually in.
Other then this you can check your Network Mode the next entry below Access Point Names and select the mode you wish.
Mine is GSM/WCDMA auto.
Wish you luck with it.
That's the thing, there are APN's on there and all. It's just that the setting for 3G had now changed to CDMA. Is there a way to just flash the specific CSC and not affect the PDA & PHONE?
The.Opethian said:
That's the thing, there are APN's on there and all. It's just that the setting for 3G had now changed to CDMA. Is there a way to just flash the specific CSC and not affect the PDA & PHONE?
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PDA must always be flashed. THe other two you can add if required.
WCDMA is the same thing just make the selection you want. No need to flash a different CSC. I'm using JM1 at present and it's WCDMA as it's from Europe but it doesn't effect the phones capability. It's just a name.
Thanks for the reply. So what you're saying is, even if it is saying WCDMA, it WILL connect to HSDPA? Flashing my phone now back to JM5. All other FW's I've tried just show WCDMA instead of 3G.
Eventually settled for JFF and 2G option is back. Now I have the problem of the APN's working. Off to weed through these forums again.
Different question, same problem unresolved. So my original problem is that I seem to have lost all data connectivity (apart from WiFi) after the very first FLASH. OH well. Thanks for your assistance Ancient_One.
WCDMA is not CDMA. It might be confusing a bit, but it's actually two different things. WCDMA is basically just another name for 3G.
(Well, it's a bit more complicated than that, but for the sake of simplicity, let's just leave it at that.)
Yes, WCDMA is 3G. It's not CDMA as used by Verizon and Sprint in the US (they just share some of the radio-level technology).
Thanks for clarifying the bits regarding WCDMA. My how things have changed. Anyway, I'm going back to JM5 and am hoping to get internet up and running. It is so annoying to not have everything working as they should, even after the APN's been added and all.
Much appreciated guys.
Hi all,
I'm struggling to get data connection over the 3G network, even though I've got a data plan and the settings seem to be on point.
I'm based in Dubai and I've got a Middle East tab (garbage as the firmware excludes the Android Market), so I've flashed a recent Euro firmware (JIP was the build if I recall)
When I go into network settings to choose 2G/3G/Auto, it shows me GSM and WCDMA as the choices. I'm pretty sure before the flash, it showed GSM and WCDMA. Is WCDMA the same as HSDPA?
The problem could be with the carrier, but I'm troubleshooting at the moment and this WCDMA is a bit confusing.
Any insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Have you checked your APN settings? Chances are that the Euro firmware doesn't have the APNs "pre-installed" for your carrier(s). The good news is that you can add them in manually if this is the case.
Regards,
Dave
woobanger said:
Hi all,
I'm struggling to get data connection over the 3G network, even though I've got a data plan and the settings seem to be on point.
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If your display shows a 3G or H type signal, then your problem is a bad APN setting.
WCDMA is 3G and H on your display, if you have that then you're in good shape.
Search the net or the carriers website for the the correct setting, then create a new APN and data will instantly start to flow.
It was missing the apn setting. Justed typed it in manually and Im hooked up. Although i was bamboozled for a little while as the H didnt apear until i had turned off the wifi.
Thanks for all ur help guys.
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Hello!
I'm using Rafdroid HD von my HD2 now for 2 weeks and I'm verry happy with it, i just have one problem (dont know if it depends on de android build or on the hd2 or whatever...)
I'm using gsm all the time because it has less battery drain in stand by, but when i want to use data for surfing etc. i switch to wcdma. on my x8 wich i had before this was no problem, it switched within seconds between the networks. Also the HD2, BUT it doenst start a data connection. i just can talk but no data.
in "wireless and network" the option for wireless data is checked, but the whole option is not clickable and it says "starting" (dont know if it says starting, i use the german version, there it say "einschalten..."
when i restart the hd2 then the data connection is working. so all times when i want to switch the data connection i need to restart my hd2.
is there a way to solve this problem?
sorry, i've searched the forum, but i haven't found anything
thanks and best regards, chris
No one who knows something about this issue?
tried this yet??
enter: *#*#4636#*#* in your dialer
go to phone info
go all the way down
now you can manually switch between edge or 3G
(default should be WCDMA preferred)
Thank you, I've foudn this idea before but it doenst change anything.
I'm using the whole day only gsm/edge, but when i need more data (searching something on google etc.) i would like to switch to 3g. after this, back to wcdma. on my x8 this worked well, on the hd2 it looks like it cant start the data connection when switching between the two types of network...
coldest~~~ said:
tried this yet??
enter: *#*#4636#*#* in your dialer
go to phone info
go all the way down
now you can manually switch between edge or 3G
(default should be WCDMA preferred)
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viper2097 said:
Thank you, I've foudn this idea before but it doenst change anything.
I'm using the whole day only gsm/edge, but when i need more data (searching something on google etc.) i would like to switch to 3g. after this, back to wcdma. on my x8 this worked well, on the hd2 it looks like it cant start the data connection when switching between the two types of network...
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Same here,
when running runnymede rom from dung my phone switches to WCDMA (in *#*#4636#*#*; because of this I have no data connection 3G or HSDPA. When switching back to GSM only data conncetion (3G or HSDPA) is working but after a while phone switches back to WCDMA preffered.. How to change this into GSM only as default???
Well after many searches and a lot of trial and error, I think ive finally solved my problem of dropped/no phone signal for NAND builds, which in turn has also made my battery life way better since the phone is no longer constantly searching for signal Basically its 4 steps, ive tried each individually with no changes but for some reason when applied all together it works wonders. They are as follows:
1: dial *#*#4636#*#* and go to phone information and choose 'gsm auto PRL'
2: go to settings>mobile networks and check 'use only 2g networks'
3: go to settings>wireless networks>wifi>advanced and change wifi sleep policy to 'never'
4: go to app store and download "wifi keep alive" (free). choose wifi behavior 'always on' and advanced options 'enable workaround 2'
using these 4 steps i reduced my time without signal from 74% to 12% in 16 hours, and im getting 4-5 green bars all the time, at home and work hope this helps
I'm not an expert, but doesn't that mean you are stuck in 2G-Mode for Data Transfer? I believe 3G if available would be faster..... or am i wrong?
loekis said:
I'm not an expert, but doesn't that mean you are stuck in 2G-Mode for Data Transfer? I believe 3G if available would be faster..... or am i wrong?
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yeah, it stays in 2g for data but for me its an acceptable trade off to actually be able to recieve calls. plus you can always switch 3g back on if you plan on doing something that uses a lot of data and switch it back off when youre done
damm i was excited until i saw that you have to disable 3G
Is this a common problem?
or... you could just go to settings/wireless&networks/mobile networks and change the network mode to gsm only (which is 2g) so, same thing.. and you know what? i still have signal issues, just not as bad..
pyrorob said:
or... you could just go to settings/wireless&networks/mobile networks and change the network mode to gsm only (which is 2g) so, same thing.. and you know what? i still have signal issues, just not as bad..
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yea i think that option is only on Desire or froyo builds, on all of the GB's ive used it says 2G. i suppose its not gonna work for everyone, it probably still depends on your coverage area, but it definately helped me A LOT. ive been using these settings for the past 3 days and my time without signal has dropped down to 0-5% from the 55-75% it was before, and im no longer missing calls
very useful tips
I ticked the "Use 2G only" checkbox in my wireless settings and all connection problems seem to be gone! (for now)... My data connection used to be terrible... voice connection shaky.
Thanks a lot!
Hey all yes I am a newbie, but I have been using roms for a quite a while I love the customization of the HD2, we are switching services in a couple weeks to either Verizon or US Cellular but this issue is bugging me like crazy, I used to be able to use my phone in the parking lot at my job, we arent allowed to leave on break, used to get 2-3 bars and an Edge signal, in a place Tmobile says I should have great coverage over the last couple days I have gotten no signal what so ever in the same place I used to use my phone every single day for about a year. I sit there for my whole break trying to talk to my wife while refreshing networks, auto selecting it or manually gives me 4 full bars and an edge signal then it all goes away. I guess why I am posting it to see if anyone has suggestions to what I can do to fix it. The phone works fine at home and on the road just not near work anymore. I have always used different roms, and never had the issue at all, always full task 29 wipes, my current build is
CyanogenMod Version PARANOIDDROID
Kernel 2.6.32-ics_tytung_HWA_r2.4_uniMAC [email protected] #272
Baseband 15.42.50.11U_2.15.50.14
Any suggestions are appreciated! Thank you again! Jake
I well ask a obvious question, have you checked your APN's. I knowyou are getting a data signal but maybe one of the APNsettings need to be changed.
Also do you have you checked in Settings/Mobile network/Network mode. See if you have WCDMA only, GSM only, or WCDMA/GSM auto.
T-Macgnolia said:
I well ask a obvious question, have you checked your APN's. I knowyou are getting a data signal but maybe one of the APNsettings need to be changed.
Also do you have you checked in Settings/Mobile network/Network mode. See if you have WCDMA only, GSM only, or WCDMA/GSM auto.
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Thanks for the response, my only APN is epc.tmobile.com and I cannot locate the network mode... No network mode setting that I can find.
Edit:: Found it its set to WCDMA Preferred is that what it should be?
hendojake said:
Thanks for the response, my only APN is epc.tmobile.com and I cannot locate the network mode... No network mode setting that I can find.
Edit:: Found it its set to WCDMA Preferred is that what it should be?
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Try WCDMA/GSM auto that way your device can switch back and forth as needed between WCDMA or GSM as it needs to.