Does anyone know what methods the HD2, TG01 and s200 switch band modes? I like to use GSM only mode for phone calls and background data transfers like My Phone syncing and e-mail for better battery consumption, but using the engineering menu to switch bands is a bit of a pain.
Also, I find that my IQ never switches to GSM mode (G or E) when using the Automatic band setting. Does the eXpo exhibit the same behaviour? I'm wondering if Telus did something to prevent it from trying to switch to GSM mode automatically since they only have a 3G network.
My LQ have it. I want to switch only GSM band but can not. Select phone setting, have not band switch, only select network auto or manual. I try to install any software for manager GPRS, 3G, Band switch but software does not work or work but not effective.
I am very disappointed with the LG phone. Because selecting the Band is very importance for PDA.
If you are still using a stock ROM, then you will need to install the attached CAB. It adds the option to switch between 2G, 3G and Auto. You can find the setting under \Settings\Personal\Phone.
I have just installed this software, It work perfectly. I do not understand why LG have not been install this software from the original room?
From there, my LG battery save about 20 per cent more.
momhandheld said:
I have just installed this software, It work perfectly. I do not understand why LG have not been install this software from the original room?
From there, my LG battery save about 20 per cent more.
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agreed. Also I am running one of darks roms, (not the current one) and it does not have the band switching option. do you know if I will save some battery even though I have a 2g only carrier (usa tmobile).
It's hard to say if it will make a difference. In 2G mode it won't even try to connect in 3G which it might be doing now.
This control panel applet was extracted from the GW825V ROM. I imagine if LG was to release a newer firmware for the eXpo, it would have it as well.
TrueG
Saving battery
josefcrist said:
agreed. Also I am running one of darks roms, (not the current one) and it does not have the band switching option. do you know if I will save some battery even though I have a 2g only carrier (usa tmobile).
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For saving battery when you switched 2G Band, you should reduce Backlight, normaly using ALC in Backlight setting.
So I came across this thread and figured since I'm on T-mobile as well it would probably save me some battery power since I consistently see a notification on my phone telling me it's trying to connect to 3G. Anyways, after I installed the cab it seamed to have jumbled up a lot of the text in LG settings (I use it because it's easier to navigate than the WM settings). The functions in the settings still work the same as they should, but the text prompting you as to what they do is completely different. For example instead of the text 'settings' it says 'use as' and instead of 'date and time' it says 'password prompt if device ....' and instead of 'security' it says 'please turn on bluetooth' and so on. This only seems to happen in the LG settings and not the WM settings. Any ideas how to get this program to work without the issues I listed?
Unfortunately, LG likes to make life difficult for us.
In order for this to work, I had to include LGString.dll and LGString.dll.0409.mui from the GW825V. The MUI doesn't match up with the version of LG Settings on your phone.
If you want I can put together a version without replacing those two files. I believe it should work except you wouldn't have any text on the Band Settings tab.
trueg said:
Unfortunately, LG likes to make life difficult for us.
In order for this to work, I had to include LGString.dll and LGString.dll.0409.mui from the GW825V. The MUI doesn't match up with the version of LG Settings on your phone.
If you want I can put together a version without replacing those two files. I believe it should work except you wouldn't have any text on the Band Settings tab.
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That would be great actually. I don't need to be able to see the text as long as you tell me what each one is. Plus I'd only be using it the one time to turn on 2G only. Thanks.
Just to clarify, you are using a LG eXpo on the T-Mobile USA network?
The CAB I posted adds the option to manually set the bands between auto, GSM and UMTS(3G). The option is found under \Settings\Personal\Phone. Does this work on your phone? Making a new cab without the extra files will correct the issues with LG Settings but it will not make the feature work if it doesn't already.
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Just to clarify, you are using a LG eXpo on the T-Mobile USA network?
The CAB I posted adds the option to manually set the bands between auto, GSM and UMTS(3G). The option is found under \Settings\Personal\Phone. Does this work on your phone? Making a new cab without the extra files will correct the issues with LG Settings but it will not make the feature work if it doesn't already.
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Sorry, I thought I replied to this last week. I must have forgotten hit submit. Anyways, yes I am using the LG expo on T-Mobile USA network. Also while using the CAB you posted the features did work just that the LG settings were having issues like I was talking about. Thanks.
Actually, if you don't intend to switch back and forth, you can just go into the engineering menu and switch it to GSM mode there.
Dial : 3845#*820#
Modem setting\Band Setting\Select GSM
This way you don't need to worry about installing anything.
The control panel option is nice if you like to have the option to switch back and forth without going into the engineering menu.
trueg said:
Actually, if you don't intend to switch back and forth, you can just go into the engineering menu and switch it to GSM mode there.
Dial : 3845#*820#
Modem setting\Band Setting\Select GSM
This way you don't need to worry about installing anything.
The control panel option is nice if you like to have the option to switch back and forth without going into the engineering menu.
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I get "unexpected data value" when i dial 3845#*820# on my expo.
Are you using a custom ROM?
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Are you using a custom ROM?
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yeah i am running darks rom. v4 i think.
I see, well I guess that will not be an option for you unless you want to try a different ROM.
I will try and whip up a new cab for you today.
trueg said:
Actually, if you don't intend to switch back and forth, you can just go into the engineering menu and switch it to GSM mode there.
Dial : 3845#*820#
Modem setting\Band Setting\Select GSM
This way you don't need to worry about installing anything.
The control panel option is nice if you like to have the option to switch back and forth without going into the engineering menu.
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Thanks, it worked.
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sorry if this has been discussed. its been hard to search b/c the search engine continues to delete "3" from my searches.
basically, i was wondering if people had any issue with 3 sim cards working in the telstra hd2?
my friend has got several hd2 phones from telstra and is offering to sell me one. he assures me the phone is unlocked as well.
we tried plugging my 3 sim card into his telstra hd2 and for some reason i wasn't getting any reception. tried a vodaphone sim and it worked.
i currently have an omnia and know how to change all the mms, internet etc settings but is there something i need to do with the telstra hd2's setting to find 3's 3g network for voice calls?
thanks for any help you guys can provide me.
Technically there shouldn't be any issues with reception. Your friend might have locked his phone to WCDMA 850MHz though, which is a band that only Telstra transmits on. Check his baseband setting.
Leddy said:
Technically there shouldn't be any issues with reception. Your friend might have locked his phone to WCDMA 850MHz though, which is a band that only Telstra transmits on. Check his baseband setting.
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that is what i was thinking as well, the question is now:
how do i check his basband settings? unfortunately i don't have the phone on my now, but is it is pretty straight forward? i.e. going into settings -> baseband etc?
Open the Comm Manager by tapping the notification area and then on the network reception button. Tap on "Phone" then its on the bottom- "Band"
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Open the Comm Manager by tapping the notification area and then on the network reception button. Tap on "Phone" then its on the bottom- "Band"
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thanks for your help!
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sorry if this has been discussed. its been hard to search b/c the search engine continues to delete "3" from my searches.
basically, i was wondering if people had any issue with 3 sim cards working in the telstra hd2?
i currently have an omnia and know how to change all the mms, internet etc settings but is there something i need to do with the telstra hd2's setting to find 3's 3g network for voice calls?
thanks for any help you guys can provide me.
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I have a Telstra HD2, that I bought a week ago, and am using on 3.
The phone is unlocked, and should auto setup when powered up first time with your 3 SIM card in it.
I used it a few days with stock rom, then flashed to another.
A few things to do.
Probably best to do a hard reset of phone, with SIM in, and let it reconfigure and start. (to hard reset, hold down the VOL UP and VOL DOWN buttons while turning on, and follow the instructions)
When all done, set locale, time, etc
Need to set the voicemail number (333)
Need to change connections to use PLANET 3, and not MOBILE INTERNET
Planet 3 homepage on the mobile should be HTTP://THREE.NET.AU (no WWW)
As it uses 850 when in country, it will roam on data on the Next G network (I beleive), and would be referred to by 3 (if they had it) as a MEGA MOBILE (tho you would want a BIG bank balance if ya gonna data roam on Telstra)
I am in Perth, and no probs with it with 3
Moby58 said:
I have a Telstra HD2, that I bought a week ago, and am using on 3.
The phone is unlocked, and should auto setup when powered up first time with your 3 SIM card in it.
I used it a few days with stock rom, then flashed to another.
A few things to do.
Probably best to do a hard reset of phone, with SIM in, and let it reconfigure and start. (to hard reset, hold down the VOL UP and VOL DOWN buttons while turning on, and follow the instructions)
When all done, set locale, time, etc
Need to set the voicemail number (333)
Need to change connections to use PLANET 3, and not MOBILE INTERNET
Planet 3 homepage on the mobile should be
As it uses 850 when in country, it will roam on data on the Next G network (I beleive), and would be referred to by 3 (if they had it) as a MEGA MOBILE (tho you would want a BIG bank balance if ya gonna data roam on Telstra)
I am in Perth, and no probs with it with 3
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sweet. thanks.
i actually now think the issue was that i was putting the sim card into the phone incorrectly.
i just got it and am trying to figure this phone out now.
do you recommend any roms for me to flash?
Moby58 said:
Probably best to do a hard reset of phone, with SIM in, and let it reconfigure and start. (to hard reset, hold down the VOL UP and VOL DOWN buttons while turning on, and follow the instructions)
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umm...did this but it stuck on some screen with three colours...wtf?
bliss81 said:
umm...did this but it stuck on some screen with three colours...wtf?
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Just open the back case and softreset to get it back to normal.
On 3 with a Telstra HD2 also. Works perfectly normal, but I flashed out of the Telstra ROM - running Miri16 atm, works fantastic
One thing with three.net.au is that it doesn't recognise the HD2 in some places, hence I have wordsmith's Opera Personality Switcher to mimic an iPhone.
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One thing with three.net.au is that it doesn't recognise the HD2 in some places, hence I have wordsmith's Opera Personality Switcher to mimic an iPhone.
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Can i have a link to that pls?
Also, i have started having issues with Email on 3 critical error, and problems trying to identify the device.
Im about to flash to the latest NRG rom, been using April1 version and now will load May1.
thanks
infern0 said:
Just open the back case and softreset to get it back to normal.
On 3 with a Telstra HD2 also. Works perfectly normal, but I flashed out of the Telstra ROM - running Miri16 atm, works fantastic
One thing with three.net.au is that it doesn't recognise the HD2 in some places, hence I have wordsmith's Opera Personality Switcher to mimic an iPhone.
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cool. thanks.
will give miri16 a try
Reception problem with using 3 sim in Melbourne Australia
Hi Friends,
I am using Htc HD2 with 3 sim in Melbourne Australia. The problem which i face is my phone mostly go to Emergency call mode automatically ( than I have to turn off the phone and turn on ....)
Can any one suggest me some good tips to getrid from this issue.
Cheers
Ali+htcHD2 said:
Hi Friends,
I am using Htc HD2 with 3 sim in Melbourne Australia. The problem which i face is my phone mostly go to Emergency call mode automatically ( than I have to turn off the phone and turn on ....)
Can any one suggest me some good tips to getrid from this issue.
Cheers
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Hi Ali+htcHD2,
I believe that you have your 'network settings' configured to WCDMA only.
Go into your Comm Manager > Phone Settings > Menu > Netowrk Selection > Band > Select your Network type > Auto
Do this for both drop down menu's on that page, and then hit ok.
This should fix your problem!
I generally use my shift at home or work on wifi. This week I'm on vacation and have been using Sprint's network primarily. I was using a CM7 nightly for a while and noticed that I've never seen the 3g icon, only 1x. I confirmed this by installing an app from the market called 'Opensignal' which shows details about your connection, which tower you're connected to, etc.
I flashed to a sense based ROM (Mik) and have the same issue- 1x only. However, it now always displays the 3g logo when data is 1x, even if roaming.
It seems that something in my phone is keeping me stuck without 3g that persists through reinstalls/wipes. I'm hoping there is some type of hidden setting or config option I can look at outside of the standard settings in the system.
Any ideas other than flashing back to stock/unrooted?
You will find that the stock sense rom will show 3G always as well. You can open up the dialer and dial ##33284# Choose EVDO engineering, and look at the state.
And if not in a sense rom *#*#info#*#* will let you view you connection details.
Toasted by Nightly.
Unfortunately I would ruu back to stock, update profile and prl in update section then see if that helps. Run speed tests and keep a record of results to help in the process of elimination. Could it just be the tower you're near or some Podunk town out in the sticks that doesn't have good equipment? Go to a sprint store with working displays. Do speed tests with the display then your phone. Maybe you got a lemon?
You could be roaming or on an old system. Turn roaming off and set network to sprint only and see if that makes any difference. I know years ago I went to my home town in the Midwest and throughput and signal was poor until I went into a major city (like the capital) then speed and signal was good again.
Thanks, I didn't realize HTC always made the 3g logo show- that's really stupid. *#*#info#*#* shows me good stuff and re-confirms me getting 1x only.
Will any of the settings listed attempt 3G data only? I set it to EVDO but it seemed to stay at 1x.
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Thanks, I didn't realize HTC always made the 3g logo show- that's really stupid. *#*#info#*#* shows me good stuff and re-confirms me getting 1x only.
Will any of the settings listed attempt 3G data only? I set it to EVDO but it seemed to stay at 1x.
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##3282# & ##33284# are your best bet to edit anything if you're not planning on running an RUU, really you shouldn't have to, just turn EvDo only on and see if it even connects. Maybe the 1X towers are stronger than EvDo, if you have it at all.
Reset data profile entirely through ##3282# - you need your MSL - MSL Reader is on the market.
Try that and document your speed results, etc. Then update your prl. If you really want to, then go ahead and apply the 3G speed fix mentioned in Android Development (not necessary but if you're concerned with speed you might wanna try every step.)
If all that fails, you do still have the RUU and start fresh approach. Personally before I'd do anything I'd get ahold of another android device, maybe not HTC, and see what it's doing for speed, etc.
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Great info. Using the info code I've set it to EVDO only but it still says its at 1xRTT, even after a reboot(!). My wife has a Sprint LG optimus S- I've looked at its settings and its connected @ 3G so I know whatever tower in my area should connect.
I got my MSL from that app and can get to edit mode via ##3282# but I do not see an option to reset, only to change to other profiles that appear to have the same config. It was choosing profile 1, I changed it to 0 with the same results.
How do I reset data profile?
Edit: ##33284# lists evdo as 0 (disabled) but does update info as to its signal strength and so on. This is all still with the phone set to EVDO only but yet connecting at 1xRTT.
I seem to have it working now. The change I made was ##3282#, EVDO, preferred mode = auto. This was previously set to CDMA. After a reboot I now have 3g.
I'm curious what this is set to for others? I've never been in these screens before and have this feeling that I've never had 3g data (I've had my phone since launch day).
Ive reflashed CM7 and 3g works there too now, i'm seeing the 3g icon for the first time.
Also its quite sneaky that HTC/Sprint only show the 3g icon on a Sense ROM. Had i never installed a non-sense based ROM i'd have never really known that i was stuck on 1x. Shame on HTC/Sprint.
falz said:
I seem to have it working now. The change I made was ##3282#, EVDO, preferred mode = auto. This was previously set to CDMA. After a reboot I now have 3g.
I'm curious what this is set to for others? I've never been in these screens before and have this feeling that I've never had 3g data (I've had my phone since launch day).
Ive reflashed CM7 and 3g works there too now, i'm seeing the 3g icon for the first time.
Also its quite sneaky that HTC/Sprint only show the 3g icon on a Sense ROM. Had i never installed a non-sense based ROM i'd have never really known that i was stuck on 1x. Shame on HTC/Sprint.
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I would like to say this thread has helped me achieve EVDO (ive been 1x also since release). Sadly this doesn't work on AOSP roms for me, but i'm happy just getting what i'm paying for... and have been but haven't received. Its noticeably faster.
BUT.. for noobs not used to the ##3282# menu, after making a change, press the menu button and commit the change. I had gone through these steps changing the drop down and immediately restarting. Apparently you have to manually save these settings.. or at least on my phone.
where are you guys entering these numbers and "EVDO"? because mine is also showing 1x and i wanna fix that
AshyKnuttz said:
where are you guys entering these numbers and "EVDO"? because mine is also showing 1x and i wanna fix that
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you get free thanks i guess... mouse slip up
anyway, its in your dialer, just use the keys as if the 'code' is a phone number
LOL double thanks
By the way i found out if you enable EVDO(DDTM) you might not receive some calls, just putting preferred mode on automatic will do the trick
falz said:
I seem to have it working now. The change I made was ##3282#, EVDO, preferred mode = auto. This was previously set to CDMA. After a reboot I now have 3g.
I'm curious what this is set to for others? I've never been in these screens before and have this feeling that I've never had 3g data (I've had my phone since launch day).
Ive reflashed CM7 and 3g works there too now, i'm seeing the 3g icon for the first time.
Also its quite sneaky that HTC/Sprint only show the 3g icon on a Sense ROM. Had i never installed a non-sense based ROM i'd have never really known that i was stuck on 1x. Shame on HTC/Sprint.
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For the record the stock rom WILL show 1x. I've seen it. I guess that's when service is just plain terrible.
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I would like to fix this on my phone as well but I'm having some trouble entering the code. When I go to my dialer and enter ##3282# nothing happens. What am I missing? Thanks.
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njeske said:
I would like to fix this on my phone as well but I'm having some trouble entering the code. When I go to my dialer and enter ##3282# nothing happens. What am I missing? Thanks.
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The only rom it works for me on is MikShift. Not even on the stock rom, though I did call and voice my complaints to both Sprint AND HTC, they didn't give a rat's ass.
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If I install mikshift and make the change will it persist if I flash back to cm7?
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If I install mikshift and make the change will it persist if I flash back to cm7?
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It worked for me. I also updated my Profile and PRL through sprint just for the hell of it.
njeske said:
I would like to fix this on my phone as well but I'm having some trouble entering the code. When I go to my dialer and enter ##3282# nothing happens. What am I missing? Thanks.
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1 Reboot your HTC EVO Shift 4G.
2 Press your phone icon on the screen.
3 Enter ##3282#.
4 You have to give it roughly 10 seconds for the EPST screen to appear.
5 If the 1st 3 steps don't work, you may have to restore to the Stock ROM.
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It worked for me. I also updated my Profile and PRL through sprint just for the hell of it.
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Seem to have worked for me as well except on the next day...I got an (I believe unrelated) random wake-up reboot, it just decided to keep connecting in1x mode. Now I'm back to mik and I'm constantly in evdo rev a mode
I really like cm and I've had it fully setup to my liking...then when I discovered about opensignal and the whole 1x thing...I feel like I'm missing out on something. I think its more ocd than anything else since cm7 is fully functional anyway...but still. I do hope they figure out what the prob is. I can't wait to go back to cm
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Here are my steps to switch bands without adb, sharing since I've gotten 2 confirmations it works on other phones:
Switch Sims
switch to settings -> cellular networks
Pull down notifications-> Airplane mode ON
Network App -> GSM / LTE (close app)
switch to settings
verify 4g (I always click on it, still shows CDMA)
NEtwrok app -> Turn on Radio
Settings -> click on CDMA -> Select 4G
Airplane Mode OFF
I was a little skeptical when I first read your instruction but this actually works for me as well. Note the trick is to get into the settings ->cellular networks before turning on airplane mode (you can't get into this setting with airplane mode on) then switching back and forth between the network app that was used on the 5.0.2 and the cellular networks.
Exactly, that's what I was trying to say when I put the instruction to turn on airplane mode from the notifications pulldown. I've tried this in two phones so far and it works 100%. Not sure why people in the other thread are still arguing about adb commands and bands reverting and all that stuff...
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Exactly, that's what I was trying to say when I put the instruction to turn on airplane mode from the notifications pulldown. I've tried this in two phones so far and it works 100%. Not sure why people in the other thread are still arguing about adb commands and bands reverting and all that stuff...
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Did u get LTE out of doing it this way? I have AT&T
I don't have att but I'm pretty sure this does the same as the other method.
This works great...Thanks OP....(for newcomers You MUST download the "Network" (it has a phone icon) from the play store
Tried this as well and works. Even tried it on a phone I reset to factory and its working. Have to repeat the process if the sims are changed but this is a step up in convenience compared to the other method.
Yep, so far this in the only non-adb method that works for me. Some say disabling VZN apks would make it sticky, but I haven't been able to get that to work.
Does anyone know what the network app does to change the radio settings? Can this be scripted? Why is it able to change the setting when calling the shell commands in a terminal emulator on the phone fails.
For some reason this method did not work for me with 5.1. Please post a Play Store link for the exact Network app you are using if it is not this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mangelow.network
. The ADB method worked for me in post #1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/general/how-to-verizon-moto-e-2015-gsm-network-t3098953
That's the one. I'll try to make a video or something since my steps are not described in the best way. So far from the comments people have been able to somewhat fill the gaps in my explanations
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For some reason this method did not work for me with 5.1. Please post a Play Store link for the exact Network app you are using if it is not this one: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mangelow.network
. The ADB method worked for me in post #1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/general/how-to-verizon-moto-e-2015-gsm-network-t3098953
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Didn't work for me.
Sorry I don't have the phone with me yet. What does the following step mean?
"switch to settings -> cellular networks"
Is it the same step as the following described in the other thread:
Open up the settings app, go to the mobile networks panel, select "Prefered Network Mode" and change it to "4G"
Thanks!
It means to go to the settings pane "Cellular Networks" no need to do anything there yet, but that option will be disabled once you turn Airplane mode on, so you need to be in that section before that so you can use the task switcher to get there later.
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It means to go to the settings pane "Cellular Networks" no need to do anything there yet, but that option will be disabled once you turn Airplane mode on, so you need to be in that section before that so you can use the task switcher to get there later.
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Why can't you just go there again later using Settings->Cellular Networks if there's not need to do anything there now? Yeah, a video would be useful for me. People posting here should specify there OS version: e.g. 5.1 . I know it's in the title, but you don't know what's on people phones.
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Why can't you just go there again later using Settings->Cellular Networks if there's not need to do anything there now? Yeah, a video would be useful for me. People posting here should specify there OS version: e.g. 5.1 . I know it's in the title, but you don't know what's on people phones.
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Once you activate Airplane Mode, the Cellular Networks option will be disabled.. so you need to keep it active so you can switch to it later. Couple of people in the thread and offline have confirmed this working in 5.1, but yeah it would help if all people with working steps posted their version. Is there a screen capture app that is free?
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Once you activate Airplane Mode, the Cellular Networks option will be disabled.. so you need to keep it active so you can switch to it later. Couple of people in the thread and offline have confirmed this working in 5.1, but yeah it would help if all people with working steps posted their version. Is there a screen capture app that is free?
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Volume up + power (at the same time) for screenshot. Do you mean video screen capture? --> https://play.google.com/store/search?q=video capture screen
I've never tried any.
I forgot to pull out the Verizon sim card that came with the phone before performing the unlock steps. Did I ruin the unlock process? If so, can I still unlock the phone somehow?
Also I tried to search 'network' in Google Play, it kept crashing. Why is this?
Thanks!
mj56gt said:
I forgot to pull out the Verizon sim card that came with the phone before performing the unlock steps. Did I ruin the unlock process? If so, can I still unlock the phone somehow?
Also I tried to search 'network' in Google Play, it kept crashing. Why is this?
Thanks!
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You need a GSM SIM card in during the OPs process. The method will still work if you have the GSM SIM card.
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I'll try to make a video or something since my steps are not described in the best way.
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+1 on the video- Thanks
After being unlocked with the OP's method with a GSM sim card, would the phone still work with another GSM sim card? Thanks
First of all credits go with many thanks to @hyelton for the instructions and original post for LG G5!
NOTE: starting with ZV8 firmware version Sprint has patched its ROM, so this option is not available any more.
Now short instructions on how to switch your LG V20 from CDMA to LTE network and configure your 3d party SIM APN settings:
1. Download attached HiddenMenuCall app and install it on your device.
2. Start the application and scroll down to IOT(CDG2) row and press it.
3. Next scroll to LTE settings and press it.
4. Select afterwards Operation Mode and change it from Production to Lab Network
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After that the phone will reboot.
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5. After reboot start HiddenMenuCall again and scroll down to IOT(CDG2) row and press it.
6. Next scroll to LTE settings and press it.
7. Now select APN Settings and press it.
8. From the upper right corner press 3 dotted menu and select New APN.
9. Configure your APN (refer to Biggest APN list) and press SAVE again in the 3 dot context menu.
That's all you'll now have a LTE/GSM enabled device
this apk has so many settings im tempted to mess withit. i see on off for voice over lte
charlie95113 said:
this apk has so many settings im tempted to mess withit. i see on off for voice over lte
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VoLTE will only work with Sprint and only if they support it.
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imgoing through the menu right now i also see some roaming bands turned off im going to mess with a few option and see what happens
I paid like 15 bucks for this stupid thing back in January or febuary off ebay
Beefy1488 said:
I paid like 15 bucks for this stupid thing back in January or febuary off ebay
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The APK? Wow... I thought it was unlocked a different way.
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yea dude was selling it as a way to unlock the phone. It works half ass, but I ended up getting sprint to UICC unlock my phone so it was a waste of money for me. my phone is unlocked now, just got to root it so can get it to show like Verizon,or what ever service I end up using. well got to flash the rom of what ever carrier I am going to use
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yea dude was selling it as a way to unlock the phone. It works half ass, but I ended up getting sprint to UICC unlock my phone so it was a waste of money for me. my phone is unlocked now, just got to root it so can get it to show like Verizon,or what ever service I end up using. well got to flash the rom of what ever carrier I am going to use
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That's terrible. Report sellers that do that.
But You can't do what your wanting to do. You can't put that phone on Verizon, it doesn't work that way. Unlocked means it will work on AT&T, T-Mobile or any other GSM carrier in the USA or outside the USA.
2. I don't think there is root for the sprint model.
3. You can't flash other carrier firmwares. You can ONLY use the firmware that's on the device. If you flash a different carriers firmware you'll brick your device..
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So even if I actually can uicc unlock my Sprint V20 it won't be able too be rooted???
gerland said:
So even if I actually can uicc unlock my Sprint V20 it won't be able too be rooted???
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If there's root available for your model yes. But if not then no. UICC unlock won't have anything to do with being able to root or not.
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I can still root cause has not updated. already asked me2151. it will work on Verizon, had my sim card from Verizon in it and worked just fine except not showing Verizon symbol in the service corner, its a unlocked phone now, I don't think it will work on gsm cause of it being a cdma phone. I mean worst case scenario I will use on boost mobile.
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I can still root cause has not updated. already asked me2151. it will work on Verizon, had my sim card from Verizon in it and worked just fine except not showing Verizon symbol in the service corner, its a unlocked phone now, I don't think it will work on gsm cause of it being a cdma phone. I mean worst case scenario I will use on boost mobile.
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Verizon doesn't officially support non Verizon devices meaning non LTE data may not work or work correctly.
It working on Verizon doesn't mean it's unlocked. Unlocking a phone relates to GSM not CDMA. Also if you use that apk your phone will work perfectly fine on AT&T or T-Mobile. Just like the Sprint G5 does.
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I have that app plus my phone is sim unlocked, it was paid for in full so I had them uicc/sim unlock it. that is what I was trying to say idk if I misconstrued that.
OK first problem I want to sort on my V20 is Tethering shutting down after 20 seconds, every single time it's switched on.
I'm in the UK and have the H990ds Taiwan variant.
When trying to change APN settings some options are not there when I compare to the settings on my Z2, and some other options that are there cannot be edited.
So this thread looked hopeful but I've installed the apk from the OP link and this is what I get when I open the app -
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OK first problem I want to sort on my V20 is Tethering shutting down after 20 seconds, every single time it's switched on.
I'm in the UK and have the H990ds Taiwan variant.
When trying to change APN settings some options are not there when I compare to the settings on my Z2, and some other options that are there cannot be edited.
So this thread looked hopeful but I've installed the apk from the OP link and this is what I get when I open the app -
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This thread of for specifically making a US carrier device be network unlocked. This that most likely won't be of any use to your model.
That's a very strange issue. Settings with your APN won't make your hotspot shut off. You can turn on hotspot even if data is not working.
Seems more like a software issue or hardware issue.
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Thanks. But so far after much googling APN settings are what everything has led me to believe is the problem. So I'm trying whatever I can.
Back to the drawing board....
rubiicon59 said:
Thanks. But so far after much googling APN settings are what everything has led me to believe is the problem. So I'm trying whatever I can.
Back to the drawing board....
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Have you tried performing a factory reset?
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Very interesting post. As mentioned, this App is unfortunately intended to be used in the states only. Should it be possible to help us switch the bands for different carriers in different countries, would it be great!
@hyelton
The problem was down to a Sony app that I inadvertently installed when setting up my V20.
Thanks for your help.
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First of all credits go with many thanks to @hyelton for the instructions and original post for LG G5!
Now short instructions on how to switch your LG V20 from CDMA to LTE network and configure your 3d party SIM APN settings:
1. Download attached HiddenMenuCall app and install it on your device.
2. Start the application and scroll down to IOT(CDG2) row and press it.
3. Next scroll to LTE settings and press it.
4. Select afterwards Operation Mode and change it from Production to Lab Network
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After that the phone will reboot.
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5. After reboot start HiddenMenuCall again and scroll down to IOT(CDG2) row and press it.
6. Next scroll to LTE settings and press it.
7. Now select APN Settings and press it.
8. From the upper right corner press 3 dotted menu and select New APN.
9. Configure your APN (refer to Biggest APN list) and press SAVE again in the 3 dot context menu.
That's all you'll now have a LTE/GSM enabled device
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I don't see the IOT (CDG2) menu when i open the hidden menu on my H918. Does this apply to T-Mob?
Hi all,
Greetings I'm new here. Just found this XDA forum last night. What happened was:
a. I have a G7 XT1955-4 and it suddenly has no signal. The sim can be detected, though. It's showing StarHub (I'm in Singapore) and my number.
b. IMEI looks fine, too, but noticed that it's showing Radio Off. Can't be turned on even though using *#*#426#*#*.
c. I read this forum and after many tries, I managed to fastboot using https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/RETAPAC/ (I chose XT1955-4_OCEAN_RETAPAC_10_QPOS30).
d. Other version such RETAPAC 9 or RETAIL 9 and 10 didn't work.
e. However, after fastbooting using the version on point #c (it can load and I configured it just like a first time setup after factory reset), the problem persists. Still no signal and showing Radio Off. What can be done here?
Note:
I'm no programmer and I just managed to get it work by trial and error.
Is Ocean same as River? Either way there is also a setting unset settings, network @ internet, mobile network, preferred network type, make sure that's right, sometimes rocking the settings will fix it. Except your is showing radio off , is a g7 retail ocean? I have not reinstalled stock in years, so I can't remember, but you know a g7 is "river" though, right?
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Is Ocean same as River? Either way there is also a setting unset settings, network @ internet, mobile network, preferred network type, make sure that's right, sometimes rocking the settings will fix it. Except your is showing radio off , is a g7 retail ocean? I have not reinstalled stock in years, so I can't remember, but you know a g7 is "river" though, right?
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Sorry, I'm not sure if I understand the question, but I seem to see it somewhere on the phone that it's Retail Ocean. Upon further investigation, I start wondering if it's actually a hardware problem...
Sorry was too early and messed up with auto correct, something I found that helps is, playing with settings, found in, settings, network & internet, mobile network, preferred network type(LTE CDMA and so on), make sure that's right, sometimes rocking the settings will fix it. Also there is an APN setting, make sure your carrier is right. Also there is airplane mode and data mode, make sure airplane mode is off, make sure data is on. On custom Rom the worst case Is like getting g3 instead of 4g or 4g instead of volte, a setting I have seen that will keep a phone from connection properly is APN, make sure. If its not one of the above I have never seen it. Have you tried installing a custom ROM with success? Also Motorola now has program, forgot what its called, it'll reflash a stock phone, haven't used it in a while but it'll probably automatically download the correct firmware, maybe it is called moto helper?, also Sim cards can go bad, my g7 has been threw 2-3 already.