Hi,
I just got myself a Omnia 7 and since I live in area where 3G signal is very low, phone constantly searching for 3G and also keep switching from 3G to 2G.
Needless to say that kills battery life and also have influence on drop calls and call quality.
Anyway, I don't need 3G when I'm at home. I use wireless for internet and mail.
Funny thing, Omnia 7 doesn't have 3G switch like some other WP7 phones.
Is there any other solution to switch off 3G??
I tried MarketPlace and didn't found nothing!
Any registry tweak or something??
Maybe firmware with that option.
Hey,
If you go into settings->mobile network and scroll down you can turn off 3g with the slider
Geee... If only that exist on Omnia 7.
There is no such switch.
I tried Samsung tools
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924497
That does show switch for 3G, but still does nothing.... 3G is still on.
pigo1973 said:
Geee... If only that exist on Omnia 7.
There is no such switch.
I tried Samsung tools
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924497
That does show switch for 3G, but still does nothing.... 3G is still on.
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Before posting new posts, search for old ones. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=915813
pigo1973 said:
Geee... If only that exist on Omnia 7.
There is no such switch.
I tried Samsung tools
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924497
That does show switch for 3G, but still does nothing.... 3G is still on.
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Yes, there is. I own an Omnia 7 myself & the switch is there as I said!
pigo1973 said:
Geee... If only that exist on Omnia 7.
There is no such switch.
I tried Samsung tools
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924497
That does show switch for 3G, but still does nothing.... 3G is still on.
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Some ROMs have the switch enabled by default (i.e. the t-mobile ones) some others do not.
What you have mentioned is interesting. If the switch is not working for you then please mention your concerns in the "Samsungs Tools" post and the creator might be able to fix the issue.
This would also help other people in the future!
An alternative way to switch on 2g is to follow the method Niiceg suggested.
Leon* said:
Yes, there is. I own an Omnia 7 myself & the switch is there as I said!
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What can I say... on mine there isn't one.
Niiceg said:
Before posting new posts, search for old ones. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=915813
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Sorry... thanks for your help!!
Related
Hi!
Is it any software, hacks or possible to make a program where user can force the device to use GPRS instead of EDGE on Windows Mobile ?
i think Communication Manager Pro can do that...
http://commmgrpro.com/
cyb3rphr33k said:
i think Communication Manager Pro can do that...
http://commmgrpro.com/
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No it can't - only GSM/GPRS/EDGE vs UMTS/3G (I think)
Any reason you would want to do this?
Hi Knocksock!
Did you find a way to handle this?
Entropy512 said:
Any reason you would want to do this?
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A person is using a phone and software (well, it could be just a web-page) which connects to internet. He says GPRS is faster than EDGE due to bad signals when EDGE is used. Thats what they say, so I thought I should help out on this
aziztheprophet said:
Hi Knocksock!
Did you find a way to handle this?
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No, I haven't Any ideas ?
Not really, I´ve been looking for it quite a while but I´m sure there must be a registry entry that links to the EDGE interface. My problem is that the device iPaq 6915 stopps data transfer when connected to EDGE.
aziztheprophet said:
Not really, I´ve been looking for it quite a while but I´m sure there must be a registry entry that links to the EDGE interface. My problem is that the device iPaq 6915 stopps data transfer when connected to EDGE.
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Ok, seems to be almost the same problem then
I have recently bought the HTC Touch 3g (codename Jade) as I used to have the HTC touch and I wanted inbuilt GPS and the 3G speed internet. I bought a second hand phone off ebay and while all the features work fine, I have noticed that it doesnt pick up a 3g connection! It connects to the net but only using GPRS and/or EDGE which is the same as my old phone, the same old slow speed!! I took it to my local ORANGE UK shop where some dumb blonde pressed a few buttons on it and told me it was the phones fault.
Please help! I don't really want to take her word for it.
Any help would be really really appreciated!!
Steveo
It is possible that you bought a clone, see here for details:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=525336
Yeah I have checked but I dont think it is. I have already flashed it with WM6.5. I checked the CPU and it is all correct.
Is it possible that if this is a hardware error then JUST THE 3G part doesnt work?
steveouk said:
Yeah I have checked but I dont think it is. I have already flashed it with WM6.5. I checked the CPU and it is all correct.
Is it possible that if this is a hardware error then JUST THE 3G part doesnt work?
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In WM 6.1 there are options to deactivate 3G (Settings/Phone/Band and Settings/Advanced Settings/HSDPA - all translated from German). Probably in WM 6.5 there is something similar and perhaps not activated.
I do not think that only 3G-hardware does not work without any other problems.
Do you think if I took it to a hardware shop they would be able to confirm? I flashed it back to original rom last night and its still no use. Checked the registry settings too. I saw the H logo for about 2 seconds last night. I am in a 3g area. Its super annoying! I spent £160 on this phone on ebay and the bloody woman refuses to return the item!!!!
steveouk said:
Do you think if I took it to a hardware shop they would be able to confirm? (...)
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I think this is an option, I have no other idea.
First, as you can assume, i have the HTC Hero...since i was not satisfied with the 1.5 version ( android ) i updated it to 2.1 ( Eclair version )..now the problem is that when i add the APN settings, it starts the 3G network and i don't have any option to "close" it...on the 1.5 version i had a the Wifi, Bluetooth and i think Data connection, but now only the Wifi, Bluetooth... so in a summary, i can open and close the wifi and bluetooth but i can't regulate the 3G network, when i set it, it starts and there is no way to turn it off...
So does anyone has an idea how to solve this?
Thanks in advance
How about when you hold the power button, do you get the "Mobile Network" option to select there?
ddotpatel said:
How about when you hold the power button, do you get the "Mobile Network" option to select there?
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No, just the silent option, airplane, reboot or turn off...
The irony is that when i turn Wifi on, the 3G also turns on...but when i close the wifi the 3G still works...
It seems i have the Nexus One software on my Hero, i received a mail from google, welcome to the world of Nexus one... OMG...
wkulen said:
It seems i have the Nexus One software on my Hero, i received a mail from google, welcome to the world of Nexus one... OMG...
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What ROM are you using?
ddotpatel said:
What ROM are you using?
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Android 2.1, VanillaEclair 1.3
wkulen said:
Android 2.1, VanillaEclair 1.3
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Maybe ask in that thread.
Or flash a diff ROM and see if you still have the same issue.
ddotpatel said:
Maybe ask in that thread.
Or flash a diff ROM and see if you still have the same issue.
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I will flash an other ROM, do you have any suggestions, which one is the fastest and most stable?
wkulen said:
I will flash an other ROM, do you have any suggestions, which one is the fastest and most stable?
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Im using MCR3.2. (Link in my signature). Fast and stable,... No issues whatsoever. But it is still only an Android 1.5 ROM. I'm planning on adding the 768mhz overclock kernal to it tonight, hopefully will fly like a Legend then.
Ooops,... Sorry
You not the only one with this puzzling problem wkulen! Same rom as you, and it seems I can't close 3g even with that APNdroid is set to be off! It looks like it still using data from 3g - hope not otherwise it could be a costly mistake!
i've got the opposite problem...
ROM: current official...
My 3g or data internet connection sometimes doesn't turn on when I switch off the wifi. But it happens most of the time, but not all the time. What I normally do everytime is to go to Settings/Wireless controls/Mobile network settings/Network operators - and I "select automatically". Then my network data kicks back in. It's a hassle but I don't know what else to do.
Hello,
I just bought Omnia7 and I can't turn 3G off, because there is no such option. I read that it's possible to do in diagnosis. How to do it? I really need to turn it off...
Solved:
Open diagnosis and enter: *#2263# then you can choose: Automatic or 2G or 3G. )) Nice
The t-mobile.de rom lets you change 2g to 3g in settings. I wonder if its available anywhere?!
VonCrisp said:
The t-mobile.de rom lets you change 2g to 3g in settings. I wonder if its available anywhere?!
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Well, open diagnosis and enter what I wrote in first post and you can switch easily :]
Sometimes my phone is on 2g when this setting is on automatic. If I change the setting to prefer 3g, it then immediatly picks up a 3g signal. Does anyone know why it doesn't just use the 3G automatically if it is available?
slysy said:
Sometimes my phone is on 2g when this setting is on automatic. If I change the setting to prefer 3g, it then immediatly picks up a 3g signal. Does anyone know why it doesn't just use the 3G automatically if it is available?
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Because it can get low, so phone will go to 2G. :]
Niiceg said:
Because it can get low, so phone will go to 2G. :]
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Thanks for the response. The problem I have is that the Xbox Live Extras app won't connect to Xbox Live over 2G, I just get an error message. Over 3g it's fine. Is this a known issue that happens for everyone? I guess I will have to leave it set to prefer 3g in diagnostics.
slysy said:
Thanks for the response. The problem I have is that the Xbox Live Extras app won't connect to Xbox Live over 2G, I just get an error message. Over 3g it's fine. Is this a known issue that happens for everyone? I guess I will have to leave it set to prefer 3g in diagnostics.
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Yea, it happens to me too :] Well, I think it needs more data and etc. :]
When set to prefer 3G, will the phone still use 2G if there is no 3G signal at all?
There is a regedit on the main dev forums that allows to unlock the 3g to 2g toggle for the phones settings.
How can I enter in Open diagnosis mode?
Niiceg said:
Hello,
I just bought Omnia7 and I can't turn 3G off, because there is no such option. I read that it's possible to do in diagnosis. How to do it? I really need to turn it off...
Solved:
Open diagnosis and enter: *#2263# then you can choose: Automatic or 2G or 3G. )) Nice
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Dude, when givin' sum info pls try to describe procedures as clearly as possible.
When ya dial da code, there are three options popin'up and a lotta numeric buttons plus "back" and "'end" So be so kind as to give a detailed step-by-step manual. In yr case ya should've at least pointed out that these steps do not display any additional toggle switch bw 2G/3G. Moreover at SR ya still got da finger
So nothing is SOLVED
cerato said:
Dude, when givin' sum info pls try to describe procedures as clearly as possible.
When ya dial da code, there are three options popin'up and a lotta numeric buttons plus "back" and "'end" So be so kind as to give a detailed step-by-step manual. In yr case ya should've at least pointed out that these steps do not display any additional toggle switch bw 2G/3G. Moreover at SR ya still got da finger
So nothing is SOLVED
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Open diagnosis by dialing in dialer ##634#
Then diagnosis app should be added to your app list, open it
In diagnosis dial *#2263#
You get to choose from 3G, 2G and Automatic. Near these options you have numbers 1, 2, 3. So choose one of them and press the key on the keyboard. Choose the connection (all) and press end. That's it
Samsung tools gives you a slider in phone menu
mendel129 said:
Samsung tools gives you a slider in phone menu
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Is it possible to get dev unlocked phone on NoDo?
Dear all,
My darling SGS2 oftentimes insists on staying connected to 2G antennas even though I might have absolutely full 3G coverage. This goes on for quite some time (~5 or so minutes) before I tire of it and force it into 3G only mode, after which it connects to glorious 3G our HSDPA with full bars.
Now, my question is: Is there a way to change the "weighting system" that decides when (and how fast) the phone switches to or from 2G?
Grateful for all input!
Cheers!
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away.
167 views and not a single reply? I'm guessing this won't be easily fixed...
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away.
Ok. I will give this a try.
Try flashing different modem files. Search the forum for modem, and you should find the files easily. The difficult part is finding the right one for your network.
I used KG1 and that was pretty good for me.
Good luck.
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Thanks for your input, man. Unfortunately I've already tried most available modems without seeing any change in this behaviour...
Am I the only one experiencing this?
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away.
Fruktsallad said:
Thanks for your input, man. Unfortunately I've already tried most available modems without seeing any change in this behaviour...
Am I the only one experiencing this?
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away.
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No you're not the only one. I'm not able to get hsdpa in some areas of my flat I could with my old s5830. Antenna seems poorer on this handset.
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Set it to "WCDMA Only" in the Mobile Networks menu
i wonder if it has anything to do with the following....
*#*#197328640#*#* then service mode starts
click on [1] DEBUG SCREEN
click on [8] PHONE CONTROL
click on [7] NETWORK CONTROL
click on [4] AQUISITION ORDER
in here u could see that there is an option as to which state is chosen (( unlike forcing a single state wether it was 2g or 3g ))
the question is will it help tho... i never tried it nor tested it... please dont mess around in other menu options as they could be deadly for your phone
mazroui said:
i wonder if it has anything to do with the following....
*#*#197328640#*#* then service mode starts
click on [1] DEBUG SCREEN
click on [8] PHONE CONTROL
click on [7] NETWORK CONTROL
click on [4] AQUISITION ORDER
in here u could see that there is an option as to which state is chosen (( unlike forcing a single state wether it was 2g or 3g ))
the question is will it help tho... i never tried it nor tested it... please dont mess around in other menu options as they could be deadly for your phone
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Thank you! That's just about what I was looking for! Since it was already set to umts->gsm I didn't change it, though. Rummaged around a bit in the other settings to try and find anything, but it's a bit scary...like you said, any changes could kill my phone.
Guess I'll just have to live with this. Oh, the humanity!
Sent from a Galaxy far, far away.
iv been thru a lot of incidents where i know i should have 3g and the phone is stuck on 2g and vice versa ( sometimes it would go to no signal when on 3g and not roll back to 2g only sometimes )
but mainly it works alright...
((* if you want you could try a custom rom like miui or cm, i know when i was on cm on my sgs the signal was good regarding moving to and from 2g and 3g and thats from personal experiance*))
wish u all the best and i'd recommend removing any task killers as some are too violent and close required things... id recommend using the built in task killer as it only kills normal apps and not low level ones...