I was just wondering whether you guys have experienced this or not.
When I connect to Wifi networks (generally only when I am in a basement or area with poor 3G/LTE connection), I always disable mobile data as well. Coming from the Note 2, this would also disable the 3G CDMA/LTE radio and just leave the 1X connection because it needs no more than that for calls and messages. Now it keeps the 3G/LTE radios on searching or trying to hold a very poor signal, completely killing my battery (8-10% an hour).
Are there any ways to turn off the data radio? I already tried Phone Info (used on Note 2 to force 3G) but I don't think it can force 1x only.
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Just picked up a Hermes 8525 off of ebay.
While upgrading to the latest WM 6.1 roms available - I have been picking up the 3G network in my area here in Montreal.
I do not have a 3G sim card, and do not plan on using any of the data features either. I pretty much just use it as a regular phone - surf via wifi. Am I actually on the 3G network ??
I also do not have a 3G plan with Rogers. Is there any benefit to 3G if just being used as a regular wireless phone ??
If not being used for any data features, etc - will there be an additional charge applied ??
Should I just force the phone to GSM network only - instead of auto ??
Any feedback greatly appreciated
Have a good one
3G is data and voice. So, even if your not using the data plan your voice connection still auto connects to 3G network or Edge.
You wouldnt get charge for data as long as your 3G data connection is disabled.
You could force it to use a specific band (i.e. 850/1900 mhz) but you might have a bad connection on some areas since the phone auto connects to stronger signal. Hence better (sometimes) voice quality.
Hi.
I have an HTC Touch HD on the UK 3 Network.
It works fine with texts and calls n 3g but whenever I need data for an app etc it ignores a great 3g signal and tries to connect on HSDPA instead.
now this might not seem like a problem but it often switches from full 3G bars to one bar on HSDPA to check my email. this can take 5 to 10 seconds when it could have just done it on 3G.
what gives? am i using the right settings?
start/settings/phone/band
Network Type "Auto"
GSM/UMTS band "Auto"
when i was on Vodafone it would stay on the best choice ie HSDPA instead of all this swapping about.
I hope this is the right place to ask. not a major problem just a frustration.
thanks
don
In common with many (all?) of the five networks, 3UK has recently switched their handsets from staying on HDSPA to "only" 3g, but automatically changing to HSDPA when data traffic occurs.
HSDPA demands extra bandwidth to the cell. There might be a second or so delay while the handset re-negotiates the extra protocol, but it's done to give extra capacity on the cell, allowing more space for 3G voice calls, while ensuting your data speeds aren't affected by push-email or similar low-bandwidth devices using an always-on HSDPA protocol.
In short, it's completly normal and pretty standard nowadays. Keep your phone on Auto/3G, you can't force it to HSDPA only.
I noticed when i am on a phone call, the E or H(aka data tmobile data) turns off while i am in the call and disappears. Then comes back after i end the call. Does anyone else notice this or know how to make it so it stays on even during a call? Also, when wifi is connected the data service turns off?
First off this is normal when your in a 3bars or less 3G/H area. Your phone will switch 2G while on a call if the 3G signal gets low but it won't switch back until the call is ended. Also on 2G/E you can only do one at time, voice or data. T-Mobile's 2G network is stronger than their current 3G network also.
So if your on a call and the H disappears, this means your phone has switch to 2G/E because your 3G/H signal was low. You won't see E on a call since that would be data and 2G can only do one at a time.
If you want to force 3G/H then goto settings, wireless and networks, mobile networks(I believe) and select WCDMA only under network mode. Please note that if you go into a non 3G/H area you will loose complete signal and your phone won't switch to 2g.
and yes wifi disables mobile data.
Good luck.
ram130 said:
First off this is normal when your in a 3bars or less 3G/H area. Your phone will switch 2G while on a call if the 3G signal gets low but it won't switch back until the call is ended. Also on 2G/E you can only do one at time, voice or data. T-Mobile's 2G network is stronger than their current 3G network also.
So if your on a call and the H disappears, this means your phone has switch to 2G/E because your 3G/H signal was low. You won't see E on a call since that would be data and 2G can only do one at a time.
If you want to force 3G/H then goto settings, wireless and networks, mobile networks(I believe) and select WCDMA only under network mode. Please note that if you go into a non 3G/H area you will loose complete signal and your phone won't switch to 2g.
and yes wifi disables mobile data.
Good luck.
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Okay that makes sense because i only get edge/2g service in my house. Thanks for the response!
I tried every radio in town but keep on having problems, i live in an area with low cell reception and each time I loose signal I have to reboot, my phone doesnt search anymore. Is it just me?
if you haven't already, try running it set to only use 2g networks, it tends to be more resilient to short losses of signal.
Yes, but what's the use then of my data plan, if I switch to 2g? Thanks for your advice, but I need another solution.
Well firstly you still have data at 2g its just slower. I used to have. 2g/3g toggle to quickly turn on 3g when needed.
anyone experiencing data drops particularly when the phone is in weak 4G coverage? It acts like it cant switch between 4G and 3G. sometimes it might take 5 min or more before it will reconnect to data. the phone works fine when it is in a strong signal area. So far I have just experienced this behavior in low signal coverage.
Yesss! Experienced that yesterday. But came back on in 5 min. Usually fixed when u go to settings and switch from the lte to GSM and back to lte but haven't had trouble with it today
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check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893010
has links to other threads as well
Yours is the first case I've seen where data drops altogether, most have just been going back to 3G too often.
jntdroid said:
check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893010
has links to other threads as well
Yours is the first case I've seen where data drops altogether, most have just been going back to 3G too often.
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I am having the no data issue as well! I leave my house (on wifi and supposedly 3G or 4G) and I want to start listening to music immediately in my car but I have no data connection once wifi is off. It can take over a minute or more to get a data connection! I was wondering if this had to do with LTE protocol negotiation, as this is my first 4G phone. However it seems way too slow and its very aggravating. When it does get data back, it is usually 4G not 3G. Toggling data mode on and off doesn't fix it. I have not yet tried toggling between CDMA and GSM.
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I am having the no data issue as well! I leave my house (on wifi and supposedly 3G or 4G) and I want to start listening to music immediately in my car but I have no data connection once wifi is off. It can take over a minute or more to get a data connection! I was wondering if this had to do with LTE protocol negotiation, as this is my first 4G phone. However it seems way too slow and its very aggravating. When it does get data back, it is usually 4G not 3G. Toggling data mode on and off doesn't fix it. I have not yet tried toggling between CDMA and GSM.
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does it only happen when you're leaving wifi and going to cell data?
My experience with data connection was spotty for the first couple days. Going from WiFi into 4G then 3G on the way to work required a reboot to pick up the 3G after I arrived.
I think I may have found my issue.
Settings -> More... -> Mobile Networks -> Network Mode
Was originally set to "Global". I've found that "LTE/CDMA" works better for me.
hope this helps some.