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Team,
***First off I am not responsible for damaged that occurs to any phones. Make sure you know what you are doing before making changes!!!***
I was having an issue with the mic gain recording distorted live concert audio so I was wondering how to access extended features on the Galaxy S.
The following is the code to dial in to access the hidden Service Mode menus.
Example how to access menus:
Dial *#*#197328640#*#*
This allowed me to adjust the mic gain to get better audio recordings at loud live concerts.
There seems to be several hidden menus on the Galaxy S and I am wondering how many more there are. Which led me to post this thread.
If any of you can find more hidden menus post them and i'll add them to this OP.
So far I know about:
Hidden Menus:
Service Menu: *#*#197328640#*#*
GPS Hidden Menu: *#*#1472365#*#*
Battery and General Info: *#*#4636#*#*
GTalk Service Monitor: *#*#8255#*#*
LCD / Speaker Test: *#0*#
Factory Data Reset: *#*#7780#*#*
Camera Information: *#*#34971539#*#* (Do Not Use The First Option "update camera firmware" you will break your camera)
Change Power Button Action: *#*#7594#*#*
Show IMEI Number: *#06#
Be careful in Service Mode that you know what it is your changing. If you hork up your phone you can reset it by doing a Factory data reset in Settings / Privacy / Factory data reset.
I would do a nandroid backup before making changes if your just experimenting.
I will add reference material below as I can:
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Service Menu:
The following popular data communication technology is associated with each cell carrier type:
GSM = GPRS (2g), EDGE(2g), UMTS(3g), WCDMA(3g), HSDPA(3g) {Cell Carrier examples: AT&T and T-Mobile}
CDMA = CDMA*(2/3g) EV-DO(3g) WiMax(3/4g) {Cell Carrier examples: Verizon and Sprint}
Preferred Network types:
WCDMA preferred - The GSM phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 3G is favored more.
GSM only - The GSM phone is capable of using only 2G data communication. When the 2G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
WCDMA only - The GSM phone is capable of using only 3G data communication. When the 3G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
GSM auto (PRL) - The GSM phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 2G is favored more. This one is a bit confusing to me since PRL is associated mostly with CDMA technology and not GSM technology.
CDMA auto (PRL) - The CDMA phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 2G is favored more.
CDMA only - The CDMA phone is capable of using only 2G data communication. When the 2G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
EvDo only - The CDMA phone is capable of using only 3G data communication. When the 3G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
GSM/CDMA auto (PRL) - Some phones are equipped with both GSM and CDMA capabilities. This setting appears to just have the phone attempt to stay connected to the data communication type that works the best. (Maybe the Samsung Galaxy S will take advantage of this???)
Unknown - If none of the above fit or the phone is acting weird as far as connecting to the carrier, you will see your preferred network type is set to this.
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Dude where you getting all these code. Nice find. You have any more? LOL
I don't which is which. I don't want to mess up anything on it.
Do you know how to work these setup menus?
Updated OP with more codes
I know how to get to the volume service menus in the phone, but does anyone know how to make the earpiece volume louder? My phone is too quiet when up to my ear (rocker volume maxed out) and I don't know what exactly to change in the service menus. I did it on my eternity but this one is a little different. any help is appreciated.
clocke said:
I know how to get to the volume service menus in the phone, but does anyone know how to make the earpiece volume louder? My phone is too quiet when up to my ear (rocker volume maxed out) and I don't know what exactly to change in the service menus. I did it on my eternity but this one is a little different. any help is appreciated.
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go to Service Menu / Audio / Handset / Volume / RX Volume try setting it to 95
Service Menu
I found another weird one on accident involving the camera again..
*#*#7412365#*#*
brought up more information about Phone/CAM FW Ver check
Phone FW Ver Check
Phone to CAM FW Write
Several More
Do a search for any of the codes posted above (34971539, for example) and find the list below:
*#*#4636#*#* – Shows information about phone and battery.
*#*#7780#*#* – Factory Data Reset
*2767*3855# – Factory Format (All the data will be formatted including the internal memory storage)
*#*#34971539#*#* – Shows Information about the Camera
*#*#7594#*#* – Used to change the “End Call / Power” button action
*#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* – For backing up the media files
*#*#197328640#*#* – Enables the Service Mode
*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#* – WLAN test
*#*#232338#*#* – Shows WiFi MAC address
*#*#1472365#*#* – GPS test
*#*#1575#*#* – Another GPS test
*#*#232331#*#* – Bluetooth test
*#*#232337#*# – Shows Bluetooth device address
*#*#8255#*#* – For launching GTalk Service Monitor
*#*#0283#*#* – Packet Loopback Test
*#*#0*#*#* – LCD test
*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* – Melody test
*#*#0842#*#* – Device test (Vibration test and BackLight test)
*#*#2663#*#* – Touch screen version Test
*#*#2664#*#* – Touch screen test
*#*#0588#*#* – Proximity sensor test
*#*#3264#*#* – RAM version test
The ability to force wcdma only seems to be locked out on this phone.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
TGA_Gunnman said:
go to Service Menu / Audio / Handset / Volume / RX Volume try setting it to 95
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Several there that say RX, which one exactly? And what's the maximum possible value to make the incoming ringtone/text/email notifications louder? Thank you for all this, btw.
_Opiate_ said:
The ability to force wcdma only seems to be locked out on this phone.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
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I noticed this as well. Very annoying. Anyone knows how to re-enable it ?
Sent from my DROIDX using XDA App
could it be that that's because the phone is locked and needs to be unlocked by the carrier
Gunnman from Galaxy S
TGA_Gunnman said:
could it be that that's because the phone is locked and needs to be unlocked by the carrier
Gunnman from Galaxy S
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and afaik that wont happen for a long time since I believe ATT has exclusivity on it ant wont unlock it unless you go to a 3rd party...
Yes its EXTREMELY annoying especially since a use that quite often.
Sent from my HTC Liberty using XDA App
BecomingxInsane said:
I found out that if you go into the dialer and type in *#*#197328640#*#* that it will take you into a menu that will allow you to change it. From the main menu of the ServiceMode screen, select DEBUG SCREEN, then PHONE CONTROL at the bottom, then UE STATE CONTROL. From there select CHANGE RAT TO WCDMA to enable 3G only, and select CHANGE RAT TO GSM for 2G only.
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Give that a try.
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you. That works! I've been trying for days to get it to work but it always stuck to WCDMA. THANK YOU.
kewl im glad you all figured it out.
clocke said:
I know how to get to the volume service menus in the phone, but does anyone know how to make the earpiece volume louder? My phone is too quiet when up to my ear (rocker volume maxed out) and I don't know what exactly to change in the service menus. I did it on my eternity but this one is a little different. any help is appreciated.
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Did we figure out how to max out the volume on incoming calls/texts? Samsung is notoriusly quiet.
What does this do??? (below copied from ealier post)
I found out that if you go into the dialer and type in *#*#197328640#*#* that it will take you into a menu that will allow you to change it. From the main menu of the ServiceMode screen, select DEBUG SCREEN, then PHONE CONTROL at the bottom, then UE STATE CONTROL. From there select CHANGE RAT TO WCDMA to enable 3G only, and select CHANGE RAT TO GSM for 2G only.
FreddieP said:
What does this do??? (below copied from ealier post)
I found out that if you go into the dialer and type in *#*#197328640#*#* that it will take you into a menu that will allow you to change it. From the main menu of the ServiceMode screen, select DEBUG SCREEN, then PHONE CONTROL at the bottom, then UE STATE CONTROL. From there select CHANGE RAT TO WCDMA to enable 3G only, and select CHANGE RAT TO GSM for 2G only.
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Turns off 3G, and uses only GSM and EDGE (2G) to save battery life.
TGA_Gunnman said:
Updated OP with more codes
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I found a code on nother forum but can't remember where.. When entered it asked for a password and an IME number and one other number.. I found it by accident one day when searching for 'unlock captivate' and I think it brings up the same menu that is brought up when you use a foreign sim... Would allow unlock without requiring the insertion of a foreign sim..
Anyone know this code?
*#1234# Software Version
*#9911# Batterie Stauts
*#0206*8376263# Shows a screen with the PDA/Phone version numbers, H/W and RFCalDate.
*#197328640# Root debug menu
*#1546792*# Shows the Administrator Settings menu. (Executes \Windows\AdminSettings.exe) In there:
1. Version
Shows a menu where you can access the version numbers for the PDA and the Software (redirects to the Settings Version applet)
2. Preconfiguration (Password is *#81230*#)
Allows to preconfigure the Omnia Operator settings by changing the country and operator.
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Note: Changing this will hard-reset the device. This won't lock or unlock the device with the specified operator.
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3. Network-Call Setting:
1. Power On Attach: (Attach [default] or Detach)
2. Service Domain: (Combined [default], CS or PS) Changes which service domain to use.
3. Network mode: (Auto [default], GSM or WCDMA) Changes the data connexion mode. WCDMA is 3G.
4. Network order (Auto [default], GSM first, WCDMA first or No change) Changes which mode to try first when connecting, with Network Mode on Auto.
5. Internal - Password is *#0807#. Here you can:
i.e. change Bloototh MAC address (or BT Mac Adress - I don't remember correct name)
i.e. change Network MAC address
*#0002*28346# Opens the Audio control utility, where you can adjust low-level volumes.
*#7465625# (Executes \Windows\Personalize.exe %LOCK_STATUS_INFO) Shows the status of the Network, Service Provider, SIM or Corporation lock.
*#92782# (Executes \Windows\uamgr.exe) Shows the UA profile settings.
*#232337# (Executes \Windows\bthrftest.exe) Shows the Bluetooth RF tester and the device address.
*#32489# (GSM test) Shows the ciphering status and options to enable or disable it.
*#2263# (Executes \Windows\bandsel.exe -band) (GSM test) Shows the GSM band selection screen, with the options Automatic [default], GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 850/190 and 900/1800.
*#1234# (Executes \Windows\KSReset.exe #Version) Shows the PDA and the Phone version number.
*#0782# (Executes \Windows\RTCViewer.exe) Shows the Clock & Alarms settings.
*#0673# (Executes \Windows\PlaySound.exe) Shows Audio sound tests.
*#9090# (GSM test) UART/USB settings.
*#0842# Shows tests for the Vibration, the Back Light and the Alert LED (Power buttton LED).
*#2580# (GSM test) Integrity settings.
*#0228# (GSM test) Shows the detailed GSM status: Antenna signal power, served network mode, temperature, Battery, Voltage (Antenna ADC test)
*#2222# (GSM test) Shows the FTA hardware version.
*#1111# (GSM test) Shows the FTA software version.
*#0011# (Executes \Windows\TestMode.exe) (GSM test) Shows some more detailed GSM (Basic Information) status.
*#745# Dumps SLOG, whatever it is, and shows a message.
*#06# Shows IMEI number.
*#1*# (Executes \Windows\Line_KeyTest.exe)
*#0*# (Executes \Windows\LCDTest.exe) Shows a menu to test LCD colors, bootup melody, vibration, dimming, back camera, front camera, touchscreen, light sensor, sleep mode and mouse. The accelerometer data is also displayed at the bottom.
Some solutions for Unlock the device.
I'M NOT SURE IF THIS WILL WORK ON SMART PHONES, BUT IT WILL BE A GOOD THING IF SOME OF YOU CAN CONFIRM
THIS CODES WILL UNLOCK NEARLY ALL OF THE NEW MODEL SAMSUNG PHONES (?) EXCEPT SMART PHONES
*7465625*638*00000000*00000000#
NEXT ENTER
#7465625*638*00000000#
AND THEN *#7465625# to check the locks....
network lock - inactive
subset lock - inactive
sp lock - inactive
cp lock - inactive
sim lock - inactive
activa lock - inactive
phone lock - inactive
auto network - inactive
auto subset lock - inactive
auto sp lock - inactive
auto cp lock - inactive
auto sim lock - inactive
Samsung t619
*7465625*638*00000000*00000000#
NEXT ENTER
#7465625*638*00000000#
Samsung t809
1. Insert other providers sim
2. *2767*3855# let it reboot(restart)
3. *7465625*638*00000000*00000000# (this changes network lock w/password 00000000)
4. #7465625*638*00000000# (this deactivates network lock w/00000000)
5. *#7465625# to check all locks
If all are inactive, then you are good to go.
Unlock Samsung Universal
Put a non-accepted SIM Card and turn it on. Type *#9998*3323#. Press Exit. You will get a new menu. Select Malloc Fail.
I found that my O2 is probably a stolen one... is it possible to change its IMEI back to normal? How can I do this?
Introduction: This is a TECHNICAL guide on how you can use an UNLOCKED Samsung T-Mobile Vibrant T959 model on WIND in Canada and enjoy your UNBELIEVABLY priced WIND plan...well I know I am....
For WIND plans see go to their website and look under SHOP -> Voice Plans (sorry I am new on here can't post outside links yet
HEADS UP:
1. Sorry for the long sentences, take your time, grab some coffee and do this when you have plenty of chill time...
2. IMPORTANT: This article only covers connecting to WIND HOME....WIND AWAY does not work for me, I'm still playing with the settings, should I succeed, I shall let y'all know that way you can go roaming and pay those extra monies:lol:
<<UPDATE>> WIND Away NOW POSSIBLE... please see bottom section of this article
Conditions / Prerequisites
1. You don't have to be a techy (cell phone or otherwise PC / MAC guru) to do this but PLEASE do so at your own risk. I strongly recommend a pen and paper, that's right, pen and paper write down each step as you do it so you know what the heck you changed and can revert the settings.
2. Of course, the Samsung T-Mobile has to be UNLOCKED.
If you're buying from eBay (win that auction man!) make sure you ask the seller to confirm UNLOCK. This can be easily done by the seller asking T-Mobile customer service for unlock code using the phones IMEI but that is the seller's business, yours is to simply make sure its UNLOCKED before you cough so much $$!
Alternatively, should you already have your Vibrant phone, you can check for UNLOCK status before reading further down this cool idea. Open the dialer and key in *#7465625#. For an UNLOCKED Vibrant you should get the following result: Network Lock [OFF], Network Subset Lock [OFF], SP Lock [OFF] CP Lock [OFF], press OK to exit that menu and please proceed with caution.
3. Oh by the way, if you have WIND data plan then you do want to make sure your unlocked Samsung T-Mobile Vibrant T959 already has the APN settings...if not here's what you do:
i. Tap on Applications
ii. Tap on Settings
iii. Tap on Wireless and network
iv. Tap on Mobile networks
v. Tap on Access Point Names (APN)
vi. Tap on menu and then New APN and here is all that you need to populate in the fields:
Name: WIND DATA (or whatever you like)
APN: internet.windmobile.ca
MCC: 302
MNC: 490
APN Type: Internet
LEAVE OTHER FIELDS BLANK (FYI: they'll simply read NOT SET).
NOTE: If you'd like to use MMS...then perform step v. above and this time use the following to populate fields as per step vi above:
Name: WIND MMS
APN: mms.windmobile.ca
MCC: 302
MNC: 490
APN Type: mms
LEAVE OTHER FIELDS BLANK (or they'll say NOT SET).
4. And finally, I should mention that the following below steps / process / procedure is only for those whose unlocked Samsung T-Mobile Vibrants will not auto register to WIND Home and are always stuck in WIND Away zone which cannot even make any calls or even send text messages.
HOW TO FORCE SAMSUNG T-MOBILE VIBRANT T959 to register on WIND Home Zone
In other words remind it that WIND just like T-Mobile uses AWS (1700/2100MHz - Both) configuration.
FYI: Each time you'd like to go back to previous menu, press the MENU key and tap BACK to go back.
1. Open the dialer (that's the phone interface) on your Vibrant
2. Key in the following *#197328640# to access the phone's SERVICEMODE
3. Tap to select [1] Debug Screen
4. Tap to select [8] Phone Control
5. Tap to select [7] Network Control
6. Tap to select [4] Aquisition Order
7. Tap to select [3] UMTS->GSM []
7.a Phone should now say =AQUISITION ORDER= Select ACQ_ORDER_WCDMA_FIRST, now click Menu key and tap on Back, do this twice to go back to NETWORK CONTROL menu display
8. Tap to select [2] Band Selection
9. Tap to select [2] WCDMA Band[*]
Notes: Once in this menu, just double check to see that the following [4] WCDMA 1700 (FDDIV)[*] and [2] WCDMA 2100 (FDDI) [*] are selected. And how do you know its selected? Well, if it has the * (asterix) it means its already selected, if not then tap to select will select it for you. Once you have verified that [4] WCDMA 1700 (FDDIV)[*] and [2] WCDMA 2100 (FDDI) [*] are selected, now press the menu key and go back to the previous menu...
10. Tap to select [4] COMBI BANDS[]
Notes: Make sure the following have asterix on them; [7] WCDMA 1700 (FDD IV)[*] and [5] WCDMA 2100 (FDDI) [*]
11.That's it...you're done! Press the menu key and select END.
If you dont see WIND HOME in like 3-8 seconds, restart your unlocked Samsung T-Mobile Vibrant T959. If you still don't see WIND HOME and its just WIND AWAY, try making a call if that call does not go through then you did something wrong....go back and repeat all from step 1 above.
ENJOY WIND HOME on ANDROID, its cool!!
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SETTING UP WIND AWAY ON UNLOCKED SAMSUNG VIBRANT on WIND MOBILE CANADA
Okay so I've been playing with the settings a bit more and I got Wind Away to work...here's how I did it and what you should know.
NOTE:
1. Once on WIND Away, there's no way to manually select the option that takes you back to WIND Home.
 What I mean to say is that once your Vibrant goes into WIND Away mode, it means if you wanna go back to WIND HOME, you have to follow the steps as detailed above under HOW TO FORCE SAMSUNG T-MOBILE VIBRANT T959 to register on WIND Home Zone
2. Wind Away only give you access to EDGE speeds for internet access
3. Need I remind you that WIND Away means that you're roaming?? Okay now that you know...do these steps only if you're stuck in some area with NO WIND Home.
Okay here's the STEPS...
1. Open the dialer (that's the phone interface) on your Vibrant
2. Key in the following *#197328640# to access the phone's SERVICEMODE
3. Tap to select [1] Debug Screen
4. Tap to select [8] Phone Control
5. Tap to select [7] Network Control
6. Tap to select [4] Aquisition Order
7. Tap to select [2] GSM->UMTS[]
 7.a Phone should now say =AQUISITION ORDER= Select ACQ_ORDER_GSM_FIRST now tap Menu key and tap on Back
8. Tap to select [3] GSM Band []
9. Tap to select [2] GSM 850 []
 9.a Phone should now say Select GSM 850 Only[*], now tap Menu key and tap on Back, do this twice to go back to =BAND SELECTION= Menu display
10. Tap to select [4] COMBI BANDS[], FYI while in this display [1] GSM 850 [*] should have * on it, if yes then continue, if not go back and repeat step 8
11. Tap to select [4] PCS 1900 []
 11.a Phone should now say Add PCS 1900[*] if you want bla bla bla....too long...now tap Menu key and tap Back
12. Tap to select [7] WCDMA 1700 (FDD IV)[]
 12.a Phone should now say Add WCDMA_W1700 [*] if you want bla bla bla too long...now tap Menu key and tap Back
13. Tap to select [5] WCDMA 2100 (FDD I)[]
 13.a Phone should now say Add WCDMA_W2100 [*] if you want bla bla bla too long...now tap Menu key and tap Back
That's it...your Vibrant should now refresh its antenna and you should see Wind Away in the notification area, also if you have data active, E for EDGE should show up 2-3 minutes later.
Try to make a call if it does not go through, reboot the phone and when you're back, check your settings by going through all the steps outlined above.
ENJOY ROAMING ON WIND AWAY, don't pay too much unless you have to!:hehehe:
Hi,
Any one got wind away zone also working ?
Wind Away is possible...but its quite a bit of WORK
@mohitmoudgil: Check out my updated version of the original posting, its got some Wind Away workarounds...
Thanks. Everything is working fine but when it looses signal like in basement then phone takes about 2-3 minutes to get the signal back.
Is there anything we can do make it fast. May be it is looking for too many bands or smoething.
I have a samsung vibrant from Tmobile currently on mobilicity. I tried wind, and mobi, both worked. However, I decided to go with mobi because of the better price on the monthly plan.
I agree with the last post. Every time I go to an area where it loses a connection, it seems to be searching for a while. Sometimes it does reconnect but it takes a while. Other times I have to continually go into the "network and wireless" settings and search manually for the provider and reconnect.
The staff at mobilicity are telling me to find out how to lock the phone to 3g mode only. I can turn 2g off, but there is no way of locking it to 3g only-- not that i'm aware of anyway. I have selected my APN, and turned data roaming off..... i'm not entirely sure what they mean by this.
I work and stay right in the middle of the coverage zone all day, but some days I can only get "CDN roaming" as a provider. Unfortunately, I didn't know all of this and got charged for data sent and received on the network even while being in the coverage zone. Also the reps didn't help me out there because I don't have a mobilicity phone. Currently the only way to really resolve these types of connection issues with the network is calling them for a refresh.... which doesn't help if you find out after being sent tons of texts, etc.
I read there may be a hack to lock it to wind home zone or mobilicity home zone? is that true? can anyone help?
thanks
how did u guys make it work?? when i search ...i get Wind Home and Away....
but i cant connect....says something about sim is not allowing or sumtin....
HELP??? please
solidkundi said:
how did u guys make it work?? when i search ...i get Wind Home and Away....
but i cant connect....says something about sim is not allowing or sumtin....
HELP??? please
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What is the exact error you are getting ?
Is it possible to have these commands automated via custom methods?
Will these tweaks work on a Samsung Galaxy S from Bell as well? I'm thinking of buying the phone off bell, unlocking+rooting, then switching to WIND...
My phone seems to be stuck at (Searching). It worked at home using the tips in this thread, but went back to (Searching) when I left the house.
stringbeans said:
Will these tweaks work on a Samsung Galaxy S from Bell as well? I'm thinking of buying the phone off bell, unlocking+rooting, then switching to WIND...
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No, only the T-Mobile version will work, from what I understand. It has to do with the radios.
mohitmoudgil said:
What is the exact error you are getting ?
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when i choose Wind Home... it says...
"SIM CARD DOES NOT ALLOW CONNECTION TO THIS NETWORK"
then it asks me to search again... its the same thing over n and over again.....
mine is T-Mobile Vibrant...Unlocked using the guide found in xda.... i have my brother's Wind Mobile Sim in my T-Mobile while i'm trying this...
can someone help?
Thanx in advance!!!!!!
solidkundi said:
when i choose Wind Home... it says...
"SIM CARD DOES NOT ALLOW CONNECTION TO THIS NETWORK"
then it asks me to search again... its the same thing over n and over again.....
mine is T-Mobile Vibrant...Unlocked using the guide found in xda.... i have my brother's Wind Mobile Sim in my T-Mobile while i'm trying this...
can someone help?
Thanx in advance!!!!!!
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I had this same problem but my phone would usually connect to Wind Home when I tried a second time. The solution I found was to follow the instructions at the beginning of this thread to connect to Wind Home but make sure that the only two bands selected under COMBI BANDS are [7] WCDMA 1700 (FDD IV)[*] and [5] WCDMA 2100 (FDDI)[*]. When I first set mine up, I also had the WCDMA 1900 option starred. Once I turned this off I never had a problem connecting to Wind Home.
after following the instruction on here, i haven't been able to get wind data to work; i try loading a web page and it just hangs...
any help will do..
btw, i'm in toronto
PhysWiz314 said:
I had this same problem but my phone would usually connect to Wind Home when I tried a second time. The solution I found was to follow the instructions at the beginning of this thread to connect to Wind Home but make sure that the only two bands selected under COMBI BANDS are [7] WCDMA 1700 (FDD IV)[*] and [5] WCDMA 2100 (FDDI)[*]. When I first set mine up, I also had the WCDMA 1900 option starred. Once I turned this off I never had a problem connecting to Wind Home.
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How did you remove the WCDMA 1900 option? Whenever I click, I only have the option to add it.
To remove the WCDMA 1900 option, first go into [2] WCDMA BAND and select [2] WCDMA 2100(FDD I). This should de-select everything but this one.
Then you can go back to the COMBI BANDS menu and add the other band [7] WCDMA 1700 (FDD IV).
Improved with Froyo?
Any news on whether the switch between Home and Away has improved with 2.2 Froyo?
Do I understand correctly that the phone will automatically switch from Home to Away but not back? Once you switch back manually to Home, will it automatically switch to Away the next time you leave your home zone?
Thank you in advance
I just flashed to the Froyo ROM found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740558
last night and it seems to have fixed the Wind Home problem.
My settings are now
= ACQUISITION ORDER = ... [3] UMTS->GMS[*]
= BAND SELECTION = ... [1] AUTOMATIC[*]
This seems to be the default setting after I flashed the ROM as I didn't change anything. My phone now connects to Wind Home when I start it up. I have not tried leaving the city (Edmonton) to see if it automatically connects to Wind Away though.
Vibrant in Vancouver?
I'm wondering if anybody gotten this to work in Vancouver...
After I gone through the process and selected WCDMA 1700 (FDD IV)[*] and [5] WCDMA 2100 (FDDI)[*], my phone cannot seem to find Wind Home at all.
I tried at various locations around town and only picked it up around Main & SW Marine Dr. The signal quickly dropped to 0 when I drove away.
The phone has no problem picking up Wind Away once I reset it to auto select.
Is this just a network thing or there's more settings to change for the phone? Surely the network can't be that bad.
Thanks in advance!
nightning said:
I'm wondering if anybody gotten this to work in Vancouver...
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Yep, I've set this up and it works fine. Generally Wind's network seems to show only 1-2 bars and I've noticed the radio always runs over 100dbHz. But its rare to have no coverage at all. Steps were unlock, 1700 & 2100 like you mentioned, acquisition order UTMS > GSM, internet APN set for internet.windmobile.ca. This was all done on a 2.2 vibrant and i have used this combo on jk2, jk6, jl1, jl4 modems without problems- jl4 seemed to work best.
west-siiiyyde said:
Yep, I've set this up and it works fine. Generally Wind's network seems to show only 1-2 bars and I've noticed the radio always runs over 100dbHz. But its rare to have no coverage at all. Steps were unlock, 1700 & 2100 like you mentioned, acquisition order UTMS > GSM, internet APN set for internet.windmobile.ca. This was all done on a 2.2 vibrant and i have used this combo on jk2, jk6, jl1, jl4 modems without problems- jl4 seemed to work best.
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I guess it's a modem problem then. The phone tends to drop to 0 signal but can call & receive fine. Not sure if this is the cause of the battery drain. 10% over 7 hours even just on idle with only 3G running.
I'm a noob, running 2.1 stock. Never flashed anything before. What's the safest route to getting this fix? Root it, install ROM manager, backup then flash a 2.2 ROM or just flash the jl4 modem?
hello everyone, my nexus s 4g is flashed to boost, i been using it for 3 months without problems but in the last 2 weeks the internet was working too slow and i did a hard reset to the phone with the dial code (*#*#786#*#*)
after the hard reset the phone didn't have service because the msid and phone # changed, i went into cdma workshop and restore the msid and phone # and the phone was working again, i can make and receive calls and send and receive texts
but now my problem is that the phone don't show the 3g icon and doesn't connect to internet
i will appreciate if somebody can help me get the 3g working again
thanks
This may sound stupid, but s mobile data enabled in settings -> wireless & network settings -> mobile networks ?
If it is, then have you tried enabling airplane mode and then disabling it? There are times when my NxS drops 3G connection for no apparent reason and this is one way I can get it back.
I saw this posted in the radio guide as way to "retrieve 3G data connection"
Code:
1. Go to Dialer. Dial *#*#4636#*#*
2. Go to Phone information. Choose the preferred network to
"GSM Auto PRL" or "CDMA Auto PRL" or whatever you have.
3. Scroll down, deactivate and activate Phone Radio.
4. Press Menu button.
5. Select Phone frequency, then choose your country.
6. In the previous menu push the Home button to go back to Homescreen.
7. Reboot.
(By Brainmaster)
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I have a unlocked Samsung Focus using in India. When the phone is activated with 3G net pack, there is NO NETWORK, Emergency call only.
After deactivating the 3G Pack I get back the Network. It is running well with 2g. Please help me how to resolve the problem.
arunsarkar said:
I have a unlocked Samsung Focus using in India. When the phone is activated with 3G net pack, there is NO NETWORK, Emergency call only.
After deactivating the 3G Pack I get back the Network. It is running well with 2g. Please help me how to resolve the problem.
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install custom rom 7.8 if you have Focus rev. 1.3Hw
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1905225
execute diagnosis code
*#2580# - Integrity Control
integrity control: 1
back
back
option 7 : network control
option 2 :band selection
option 2 : WCDMA band preference
Option 6 : WDCMA ALL
back
back
option 3 : gsm band preference
option 7 : gsm all
back
back
option 1: automatic
back
exit diagnosys
Thanks. Problem solved.
arunsarkar said:
Thanks. Problem solved.
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You know, the [Thanks] button (lower right in every post) is there for a reason?
Peace