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[Q] Question about 3G network (WCDMA)

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.
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App

Data connection problem

I use Dell Steak US version and updated ROM latest version already.
I found that data signal H (3G) or E (Edge) always lost and cannot use data connection but can use call as usually.
After reboot the signal (H,E) will appear again and can use internet. And then sometime the signal disappear again, I must reboot again.
Is it normal? or how can set it to always show the data signal H/E.
Thank you very much.

are you on tmo or att?

mofoahh said:
are you on tmo or att?
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ATT, but I use at Thailand with 3G, 850

[Q] Weird Network Behaviour!!!!

Hi friends,
I was using a custom ROM by Wolfbreak and my network was behaving weirdly...
The icons in the top switched to E when at home and H when at office and when the icon was H,The network speed was more than 3mbps and when it was E the network speed was less than 1mbps.
And i have returned to stock 2.1 tonight just preparing my phone for oncomming GB update and i found that the network icon doesnt change to H anymore and i got stuck with 600kbps network spped.
Can anyone explain the behaviour and also suggest me how to get that H network with high speed GPRS while satying on my Stock ROM.

Your problem is probably because of bad signal strength or in your mobile network options you have use only 2g,...
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

I dont see option to set 2G and 3G. As i told you im using stock 2.1 ROM...is there any way to check where the settings are? i want that H network kind of speed..

Your phone was able to connect to 3g before? You haven't changed cellular providers?
Are you using an x10a or x10i and what cell company?
It currently means you are connecting via Edge....1 way...and not 3g...2 way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=665171
And check your MMS settings.

Im using X10i with Airtel as cellular provider and its the same sim i used earlier.and i didnt have 3G activated from the begining but i was getting H network.

Why cant you search?

[help]switching from 2g to 3g without disconnecting

Just as the thread title says I would like to know if there is anyway to switch between 2g to 3g without disconnecting 3G ..my old LG optimus Droid can do that but ,In the note a pop-up error appears and 2g disconnects and 3g connects after sometime ..
It would be great if someone could help Me put and enlighten me ..I'm really in need of this sstuff. (Don't ask me why,it helps improve my 2g speed and Theron which only Indians will know(its a free 3g trick) )
P.s ..I know GSM wcdma auto mode does something similar but is highly unstable and keeps switching between 2g n 3g..
Anyone helping will be rewarded with a thanks
Sent from my note using Tapatalk

Miss / Straight to VM Calls

Majority of time calls go straight to VM . I am missing ALOT of calls.
I have tried different roms .
Running on Metropcs ( T- Mobile ) Network. Latest Firmware ( Global_V10.3.6.0 ) .
Within Mobile Network settings, VoLTE is on. Preferred network type set to LTE/TDSCDMA/GSM/WCDMA. Wifi Calling is OFF .
Really love this phone, but I don't know what else to do! I've browsed the forums for answers as well as Google .
Anyone else run into similar problem ? Any Suggestions ? I've attached a screenshot of my phones settings aswell
Thanks !

In SIM card settings, switch to 3G.
You'll get HSPA (showing a 4G icon) and should get better signals where your Tmobile LTE service did not work.
Finally, download the Network Cell Info Lite app from the Play Store. Check your radio coverage dB level on both LTE and HSPA.
Report back...
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FYI....a healthy Tmobile LTE signal should be around -75 to - 99ish and a healthy HSPA should be anywhere from -65 thru -95dB ( lower the number=better)
In those ranges, you won't miss calls, texts etc and have super fast Internet speeds at all times.

tiguy99 said:
In SIM card settings, switch to 3G.
You'll get HSPA (showing a 4G icon) and should get better signals where your Tmobile LTE service did not work.
Finally, download the Network Cell Info Lite app from the Play Store. Check your radio coverage dB level on both LTE and HSPA.
Report back...
.....
FYI....a healthy Tmobile LTE signal should be around -75 to - 99ish and a healthy HSPA should be anywhere from -65 thru -95dB ( lower the number=better)
In those ranges, you won't miss calls, texts etc and have super fast Internet speeds at all times.
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I'll switch to 3g and give it a go, Getting -110ish
Thanks

hightech316 said:
I'll switch to 3g and give it a go, Getting -110ish
Thanks
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How is it performing now?

It could be handover issues between HSPA and LTE, I get this sometimes when roaming on certain networks. I don't know if it's a phone or network issue. Sometimes I have to lock the network to 3G to keep calls stable. VoLTE is still a mess years after it came out, even on new phones.

hightech316 said:
I'll switch to 3g and give it a go, Getting -110ish
Thanks
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Any updates?

i have a possible solution but requires root, let me know if you are interested in testing.