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[Q] 2G only mode?

My local Vodafone mast/transmitter is faulty on the 3G side, preventing me making/receiving calls, but 2G seems fine when I tried it on an older phone.
There doesn't seem to be an option to put my S4 (GT-i9505) into 2G-only mode....there is an auto 2G/3G option, 3G only option or auto 2G/3G/4G option....nothing else, and naturally, the auto modes put the phone into the (faulty) 3G mode.
Are there any hidden settings that I can change?

Try 4g Toggle in Play Store. In that program you will have an option to change this option.
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rpboronat said:
Try 4g Toggle in Play Store. In that program you will have an option to change this option.
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That simply creates a shortcut to the network options on the phone!
It doesn't do anything else, so what's the point?
Can anyone suggest anything else to help me?

Do you not have a GSM only option in mobile network settings? Is that not anything below 3G?
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gsmyth said:
Do you not have a GSM only option in mobile network settings? Is that not anything below 3G?
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No.
4G/3G/2G (auto)
3G/2G (auto)
3G Only

gsmyth said:
Do you not have a GSM only option in mobile network settings? Is that not anything below 3G?
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Weird, my I9505 is through Virgin Mobile but is unlocked, I assumed all variants had the same network modes, excluding LTE/non-LTE.
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There is an app to get you into service mode at the below link. Not sure if gsm can be enabled here or not, be very careful with what settings you change here.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/52jk3oz1v...E-V328Free.apk
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gsmyth said:
Weird, my I9505 is through Virgin Mobile but is unlocked, I assumed all variants had the same network modes, excluding LTE/non-LTE.
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There is an app to get you into service mode at the below link. Not sure if gsm can be enabled here or not, be very careful with what settings you change here.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/52jk3oz1v...E-V328Free.apk
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That Dropbox link doesn't seem to work.

hotlips69 said:
That Dropbox link doesn't seem to work.
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Weird, do you get any message or is it like a broken link?
Try the below Drive link and let me know if its ok.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2cVL2pbdL6gbE0yZ2NINVJ1TEE/edit?usp=docslist_api

gsmyth said:
Weird, do you get any message or is it like a broken link?
Try the below Drive link and let me know if its ok.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2cVL2pbdL6gbE0yZ2NINVJ1TEE/edit?usp=docslist_api
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I think the Dropbox link doesn't work for me because the full link is not showing, i.e. there is a ... in the middle of the url.
I just tried the google link and it's asking for permission to access this from you.

hotlips69 said:
I think the Dropbox link doesn't work for me because the full link is not showing, i.e. there is a ... in the middle of the url.
I just tried the google link and it's asking for permission to access this from you.
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Ok, just gave you access to it so hopefully that will now work.

gsmyth said:
Ok, just gave you access to it so hopefully that will now work.
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Thanks.
I've now got and installed the app, but it looks complicated in terms of what I'm trying to achieve.
I've no idea what Bands to select & what issues it could cause if I muckup.
Is there no easier way, or a "nicer" app I could try?

This is still a major issue for me and no-one seems to be able to point me in the right direction.
I was wondering....if I simply turn off "Mobile Data" in the settings, will that automatically put the phone in GSM (non 3G) mode & let me achieve my aim??
I've just tried doing this...there is now no letter next to the signal bars, but the phone can take a call.

hotlips69 said:
I was wondering....if I simply turn off "Mobile Data" in the settings, will that automatically put the phone in GSM (non 3G) mode & let me achieve my aim??
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Surely this should be a simple answer for someone on this forum?

hotlips69 said:
Surely this should be a simple answer for someone on this forum?
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Download Advanced Signal Status. Open it then press Additional Info. Press device information and scroll down then change the preferred network type to GSM only.

vpwrf said:
Download Advanced Signal Status. Open it then press Additional Info. Press device information and scroll down then change the preferred network type to GSM only.
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Absolutely fantastic!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH vpwrf
I had to root my phone, but this (free) app does exactly what I need...I wish you'd seen this thread 4 months ago when I first asked the question!!

i9505 2g mode
Thank you so much,
You solved my 2g mode selection, the way maybe short long.
But it works fine.

Network Mode menu

Hello devs and modders, this http://samsung-updates.com/details/16850/Galaxy_Note_3_Snapdragon/SM-N9005/ZVV/N9005VJUDMJ6.html rom (ZVV, from Brazil) has an option in the Network mode that I like very much to have, LTE ONLY, so I can tether my notebook for gaming when not in home, I know the side effects of this mode and I know I can access a hidden menu to change to that mode [takes too many steps tough], but I would like to have that menu option on other roms or even better any rom with a mod of any kind.
So can someone help me with that?
Cheers

Just edit /data/property/persist.radio.lteon and change it to true (and reboot).
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s1m4an said:
Just edit /data/property/persist.radio.lteon and change it to true (and reboot).
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Mine already says true, but it doesn't show the option on the menu. Any idea?
BTW I am running the BTU-N9005XXUDMK2 rom.

No one?

nanias said:
Mine already says true, but it doesn't show the option on the menu. Any idea?
BTW I am running the BTU-N9005XXUDMK2 rom.
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If that is the case it's possible that the SIM card hasn't been updated, or the network provider isn't transmitting any LTE bands?
In my case, the provider is just starting to test 4G networks and I had to change the property and ask for a newer sim card (not sure if that is the case, but I did read somewhere that it might help).
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Any way to choose 2G only on the G2?

I don't have that option available on settings.
I have automatic 2G/3G/4G, automatic 2G/3G and 3G only.
Thanks.

Press *#*#4636#*#* in your dialer, go to phone information and change it from there if you can't change it in settings.

lowjinyik said:
Press *#*#4636#*#* in your dialer, go to phone information and change it from there if you can't change it in settings.
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Tried that but I get a message saying this option/application is not available on this phone.
Is it because my G2 is carrier branded?
Would a unbranded stock rom fix this and let me change it?

Try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=myc.phone.PhoneInfo It does the same thing as the code.

That?
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No idea man, sorry

diamond12 said:
Try this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=myc.phone.PhoneInfo It does the same thing as the code.
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Thanks, but link is broken. I don't see anything.
tang097 said:
That?
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How did you do that? How can I enable that option?

I guess it was deleted but still shows up for me since I already have it installed. The developer has 2 more versions, this one seems to be ad supported: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tw.myc.android.PhoneInfoV2Ad

I guess this option might be available if I flash and try other custom roms or kdz from other regions.

lowjinyik said:
Press *#*#4636#*#* in your dialer, go to phone information and change it from there if you can't change it in settings.
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I'm able to enter the menu now.
Where exactly is the option to enable 2G only?
There's a lot of options.

Have you tried using the intelli3g xposed module?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2580234
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I found a way, but cell signal isn't great still.
I read that the antenna is located on the bottom right side of the phone and it's like the antennagate of the iPhone 4. I think they're right.

VoLTE

Hello,
Did anyone find where in the settings can we choose VoLTE, I didn't find it?
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I suppose that would depend in your carrier, no?
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I'm on Tmobile and it's under the general phone settings.
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you can look for it in the hidden menu.
dial *#546368#*xxx# (xxx = model no)

skyfox99 said:
I suppose that would depend in your carrier, no?
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I'm on Tmobile and it's under the general phone settings.
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I had it on an older phone with the same SIM card
abdullahziad said:
you can look for it in the hidden menu.
dial *#546368#*xxx# (xxx = model no)
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Didn't find out
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I use two SIM card and I just saw that my primary (call) is on 3g, and I can't change it. The second one (that I use for data) is on 4g...
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EMJI79 said:
I had it on an older phone with the same SIM card
Didn't find out
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Phone to phone can change depending on the radio installed on the phone. Your SIM card would have little to do with networks used as your SIM card only registers your phone with compatible networks depending on the phone's radios (hardware). So it's more dependent in the phone, not the SIM card.
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I use two SIM card and I just saw that my primary (call) is on 3g, and I can't change it. The second one (that I use for data) is on 4g...
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If I'm not mistaken, a radio can only be subscribed to one network at a time. Not being too familiar with dual SIM card phones (not really all that common in the states) I wouldn't know what capability there is to switch between the network options such as voLTE.
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Volte is voice over lte, au if I cannot get the SIM card I use for calling to work on 4g instead of 3g as it is now, I'll never get Volte.

Just turn on advance calling.

Can you tell me the path please? I didn't find it.
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Haven't found.

EMJI79 said:
Haven't found.
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The enhanced LTE for att is under settings>network>more

vintagerock said:
The enhanced LTE for att is under settings>network>more
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OK, then I don't have it.
I am using SIM 1 for calls and SIM 2 for data. Must be that 4G is available only for SIM 2.
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Me either,even I found the LTE enhance but unable to click.....

On T-Mobile it is under settings/network/call

Hello, I have volte enabled on my lg g6 vodafone italy original branded phone,
How can I enable Volte toggle under quick settings when you drag down the top bar? I can't find how to enable in the secret menu...
In fulmics rom it is enabled.... how to enable it with secret menu ? thanks!

I have MetroPCS an I have both the wifi calling feature and the volte option as well however if I have either of those enabled I can't receive calls the person gets a busy signal. Also I have the name I'd service from metro but when someone calls it shows some weird symbols instead of the actual name. The symbols are a black diamond with a question mark inside of it. I have called metro and they haven't been able to figure it out and suggestions? I have tried a factory reset and it still does the same thing.

I think VoLTE is inbuilt in your phone. Still if you did like to find out the option then download 4g switcher from play store and it will show you the option to switch between two.

abdullahziad said:
you can look for it in the hidden menu.
dial *#546368#*xxx# (xxx = model no)
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It worked on my H870 Brand Vodafone and now I have VoLTE option under Calling Settings Menù.
I also called my carrier to enable the service on the SIM but I don't know how the service works.

THEHACKER609 said:
I think VoLTE is inbuilt in your phone. Still if you did like to find out the option then download 4g switcher from play store and it will show you the option to switch between two.
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The app you mentioned "4g switcher" does not work on my G6. A prompt message quickly appears after app launching.

on my H870 in South Africa (ZAF) if I run the stock firmware (from my carrier) I have VoLTE by default, but if I flash the Open EU .kdz then no VoLTE on the phone, so its definitely carrier related.

Oneplus 6T VOLTE/VOWIFI

I currently have ATT and therefore cannot verify(for ATT reasons): but the menu is there in my 6t:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/how-to-enable-volte-vowifi-switch-root-t3820943
https://m.imgur.com/a/z1vJrnN
Can anyone confirm this works on verizon?

Thr3kk said:
I currently have ATT and therefore cannot verify(for ATT reasons): but the menu is there in my 6t:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/how-to-enable-volte-vowifi-switch-root-t3820943
https://m.imgur.com/a/z1vJrnN
Can anyone confirm this works on verizon?
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no.

Don't see such optios but the notification bar has volte.
Thr3kk said:
I currently have ATT and therefore cannot verify(for ATT reasons): but the menu is there in my 6t:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/how-to-enable-volte-vowifi-switch-root-t3820943
https://m.imgur.com/a/z1vJrnN
Can anyone confirm this works on verizon?
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it works, but not just by selecting some options and not without fiddling with extra tools.
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this is for Germany with Provider O2
It requires service menu access + using qualcom tools to edit carrier settings