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[How to] Disable LTE or 4G

This is useful if you have a weak LTE signal or just don't need it always on. I found this tutorial on a different website for another galaxy phone and it works on the Note 3.
1. Turn off your phone and take out your sim card.
2. Turn on your phone with no sim card and wait a minute or two for it to turn on and settle down.
3. Go to the dialer and dial *#2263#
You should see a menu with band selections. The current setting is "Automatic".
(You have to use the menu key to select your options by using "Key Input" to type the number you want)
If you switch to "GSM All", you will be EDGE (2G).
If you switch to "WCDMA All", you will be on HSPA+ (3G, though AT&T and others call it 4G).
4) Power off the phone again and put your sim card back. Upon reboot you should see your new setting in effect.

I get a service mode that says rat selection is restricted...
However *#*#4636#*#* will allow you to select whatever band you so choose. Although lte only doesn't allow voice calls
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inmotion said:
I get a service mode that says rat selection is restricted...
However *#*#4636#*#* will allow you to select whatever band you so choose. Although lte only doesn't allow voice calls
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If your sim card is out when trying to access the menu it shouldn't say restricted.
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mazdamiata210 said:
If your sim card is out when trying to access the menu it shouldn't say restricted.
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Good catch, I completely missed that part of the write up

inmotion said:
I get a service mode that says rat selection is restricted...
However *#*#4636#*#* will allow you to select whatever band you so choose. Although lte only doesn't allow voice calls
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I tried the above on my S4 and couldn't get LTE back was stuck on wcdma preferred. Google resulted in a ton of information. Ultimately hard reset needed.
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inmotion said:
I get a service mode that says rat selection is restricted...
However *#*#4636#*#* will allow you to select whatever band you so choose. Although lte only doesn't allow voice calls
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Yeah that code doesn't work for me. It never worked for my note 2 or note 1 so I wouldn't recommend doing it.
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Limeybastard said:
I tried the above on my S4 and couldn't get LTE back was stuck on wcdma preferred. Google resulted in a ton of information. Ultimately hard reset needed.
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Sorry about your luck with it, I've never had a problem using it to switch between lte, wcdma, or gsm on my s4 or this note 3. Weird...
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inmotion said:
Sorry about your luck with it, I've never had a problem using it to switch between lte, wcdma, or gsm on my s4 or this note 3. Weird...
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Im stuck now, already posted another thread about this in the S4 section.

Works on Note 3
inmotion said:
I get a service mode that says rat selection is restricted...
However *#*#4636#*#* will allow you to select whatever band you so choose. Although lte only doesn't allow voice calls
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Thank you inmotion! This code actually worked better for me on my Samsung Galaxy Note 3. I didn't even have to pull out my SIM card or reboot. Just dial in the code, go to Device Info and change the preferred radio network type. It changes the radio on the fly in real time, and can be seen at the top.

Since Android 4.3 and on the option to disable LTE/4G has been removed from all AT&T Android devices.

Solarenemy68 said:
Since Android 4.3 and on the option to disable LTE/4G has been removed from all AT&T Android devices.
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Actually it was before that. Could not do it on my note 1. Would always get RAT restricted. This was on at&t. Other networks were able to use those codes and make the switch.
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1. Download the free Phone info app from the Google Play Store and install it
2. Choose the Phone Information tab and notice the "Set preferred network type" option at the bottom, marked with an arrow at the right of the drop-down menu
3. Tap on the preferred network listing currently in use, and choose the "CDMA auto (PRL)" option from the drop-down list
4. You should be now maintaining connection to only Verizon's 3G network, and whenever you need to use data, you can switch back to LTE for the duration of it
There are numerous other apps and widgets at the Play Store that claim to do the 2G/3G/4G switch, but many users on Verizon have confirmed the Phone info app to be the only method allowing them to reliably turn off the 4G LTE on their Samsung Galaxy S IIIs.

why would people want to disable LTE? (real question)

pham818 said:
why would people want to disable LTE? (real question)
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I rather disable 3g so I can stay at lte all the time!

netnerd said:
I rather disable 3g so I can stay at lte all the time!
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Thats what your phone already does...

pham818 said:
Thats what your phone already does...
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nope. when 4g lte signal is weak, it drops to "4g".

netnerd said:
nope. when 4g lte signal is weak, it drops to "4g".
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yeah of course,,,, LTE is not covered in all areas....

Does anyone know how to do a network reset? Because I connect to any Data at all no 4G LTE or 3G none of those. I can't send or receive pictures and go on the internet. I tired taking out Sim card for awhile and still didn't work. Does anyone know what to do? And how to reset network?
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Does anyone know how to do a network reset? Because I connect to any Data at all no 4G LTE or 3G none of those. I can't send or receive pictures and go on the internet. I tired taking out Sim card for awhile and still didn't work. Does anyone know what to do? And how to reset network?
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shaqqq said:
Does anyone know how to do a network reset? Because I connect to any Data at all no 4G LTE or 3G none of those. I can't send or receive pictures and go on the internet. I tired taking out Sim card for awhile and still didn't work. Does anyone know what to do? And how to reset network?
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Reset your APN. Make sure it's att phone
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Just HSPA and no LTE issue.

I have an unrooted ATT S4 and an unrooted Note 3 on T Mobile which is unlocked that I use on ATT.
With the ATT simcard inside the S4 I only receive HSPA and no LTE service, with the same simcard in the Note 3 I get LTE service ( according to network signal info app ). I tried checking my APN settings on the S4 and it looks okay, infact I created another just to make sure.
If I try the *#*#4636 etc etc command the S4 shows WCDMA preferred only. It does not allow me to change to anything else. However, if I put another ATT simcard in the S4 LTE works, anyone care to explain what is going on ? This only started when I first went to review the previously mentioned network radio mode menu command.
Thanks.

I would think you have a bad SIM card. Very strange it would work in one and not the other.
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You may have to factory reset the s4

Any luck on that yet? I'm very curious what the problem is with it.
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agent929 said:
Any luck on that yet? I'm very curious what the problem is with it.
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No luck, the unit would only select WCDMA preferred with my ATT sim card inside of it. I did factory reset multiple times to no avail.

Limeybastard said:
No luck, the unit would only select WCDMA preferred with my ATT sim card inside of it. I did factory reset multiple times to no avail.
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Did you ever try a brand new SIM card?
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agent929 said:
Did you ever try a brand new SIM card?
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No sir, I did not. I have sold the S4 as I bought a note 3 earlier this month. The new owner tested it and he got LTE!

Limeybastard said:
No sir, I did not. I have sold the S4 as I bought a note 3 earlier this month. The new owner tested it and he got LTE!
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Im gonna go with an issue with the sim...how about you?
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agent929 said:
Im gonna go with an issue with the sim...how about you?
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Can't be anything else can it ? I agree.
When the sim was out the S4 would default to its stock radio. I believe it was something like gsm lte auto prn or something.
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I had the same issue..it's your sim card....I went to my Fido store...talked nicely to the guy at the counter and he gave me a LTE sim card which he normally charges $10 for....problem solved...if your phone supports the right lte band and the network operates on the same band...it's always the sim card

bimjunk said:
I had the same issue..it's your sim card....I went to my Fido store...talked nicely to the guy at the counter and he gave me a LTE sim card which he normally charges $10 for....problem solved...if your phone supports the right lte band and the network operates on the same band...it's always the sim card
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bs.. i have tmobile and using it on att .. It is not alwlays the sim card. I had to change the apn settings and also go into the menu and enable lte.. it was set to wcdma as max by default.

Lg g2 d802 asian virsion no 4g

I got d08 and i bought it from hongkong .software virsion is D80210B-SEA-XX
im using it in uk with EE sim but no getting 4G only 3g or h plus
infact in the network menu only WCDMA AND GSM OPTION and no 4g option
can i convert it to EURXX
and will 4g work in it after flashing with euro virsion ?
please help me to sort this
thanks

silverbox750 said:
I got d08 and i bought it from hongkong .software virsion is D80210B-SEA-XX
im using it in uk with EE sim but no getting 4G only 3g or h plus
infact in the network menu only WCDMA AND GSM OPTION and no 4g option
can i convert it to EURXX
and will 4g work in it after flashing with euro virsion ?
please help me to sort this
thanks
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Type in dialer:
3845#*802#,then the secret menu will come up...Then:
1. Go to LTE-Only
2. Modem Settings
3. RAT Selection
4. Select GSM / WCDMA / LTE auto
Job done...

stefan063 said:
Type in dialer:
3845#*802#,then the secret menu will come up...Then:
1. Go to LTE-Only
2. Modem Settings
3. RAT Selection
4. Select GSM / WCDMA / LTE auto
Job done...
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great man..thank you very much u are a star..
fixed it working great
thanks

silverbox750 said:
great man..thank you very much u are a star..
fixed it working great
thanks
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:good: Glad I could help !!! May speed be with you

You may also turn on/off lte thru Settings -> Networks -> Tethering & networks -> Mobile networks -> Network mode.

stefan063 said:
Type in dialer:
3845#*802#,then the secret menu will come up...Then:
1. Go to LTE-Only
2. Modem Settings
3. RAT Selection
4. Select GSM / WCDMA / LTE auto
Job done...
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how bout for LG G2 Korean version, but I am using this handset here in Canada (FIDO network)
mine's not working too with the 4G and LTE, only 3G alone.

stefan063 said:
Type in dialer:
3845#*802#,then the secret menu will come up...Then:
1. Go to LTE-Only
2. Modem Settings
3. RAT Selection
4. Select GSM / WCDMA / LTE auto
Job done...
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But this will revert to default after rebooting,is there a way to keep it always like this?

gm007 said:
But this will revert to default after rebooting,is there a way to keep it always like this?
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I have the same problem. I tried several Roms, no luck yet,

LGHardcore said:
how bout for LG G2 Korean version, but I am using this handset here in Canada (FIDO network)
mine's not working too with the 4G and LTE, only 3G alone.
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5457#*320# select Global and LTE...not LTE only cause voice calls wont work.
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I never get the 4G icon just LTE
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youngpic48 said:
5457#*320# select Global and LTE...not LTE only cause voice calls wont work.
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it doesn't have 'Global' menu there. just Automatic, LTE, WCDMA and GSM only.
but whenever I choose Automatic, it returns to 3G data speeds or WCDMA.

anyways I got into this 4G Data speed but like you have said, I can't accept any calls at all.

Here's some added pictures..
I don't know but i dont see any LTE OR 4G settings at Settings.
?
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LGHardcore said:
Here's some added pictures..
I don't know but i dont see any LTE OR 4G settings at Settings.
?
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like i said, I managed to turn my data speed into 4G but its impossible for me to get any phone calls. The Black photos were came from the '5457#*320#' step procedures. I don't know what to do its korean version phone

resolving LTE issue
ejerez said:
I have the same problem. I tried several Roms, no luck yet,
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I had the same issue, i was using the d80210b-SEA, until i flashed the EUR after following the guide and downloading the stock image from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
i was able to then enable LTE from prefered networks. which stays after reboot.

have you tried using *#*#4636#*#* ->phone information ->LTE/GSM auto (PRL)?

LGHardcore said:
like i said, I managed to turn my data speed into 4G but its impossible for me to get any phone calls. The Black photos were came from the '5457#*320#' step procedures. I don't know what to do its korean version phone
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This is the Service Menu for the F320L when I dial 5457#*320#
I select Global+LTE
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LGHardcore said:
anyways I got into this 4G Data speed but like you have said, I can't accept any calls at all.
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Scroll to preferred network label above the APN settings.
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LGHardcore said:
like i said, I managed to turn my data speed into 4G but its impossible for me to get any phone calls. The Black photos were came from the '5457#*320#' step procedures. I don't know what to do its korean version phone
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Do you see the dropdown arrow? Click that and select SERVICE MENU
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youngpic48 said:
Do you see the dropdown arrow? Click that and select SERVICE MENU
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The menus were different from yours. thanks thou
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bgdwiepp said:
have you tried using *#*#4636#*#* ->phone information ->LTE/GSM auto (PRL)?
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didn't worked. thanks man..

[Q] Is there any way to set GSM only network

HI there
is there any mod to set GSM only network on note 3. The area I working barely have any 3 g or had a coverage. O2 UK.
Thanks in advance.

In parameters simply turn data off.
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ForeverTroll said:
In parameters simply turn data off.
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Still on hsdpa

Surprising. I'm speaking about that button. When I turn it off there are no more data.
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ForeverTroll said:
Surprising. I'm speaking about that button. When I turn it off there are no more data.
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What I meant to say I still need the data but the gsm only network I'm after, because in the area i working barely have any 3g or hsdpa network. And because the constant network scanning barely have any network.

Sorry for my misunderstanding. I'm wondering if this is not linked to the setup of your provider. They may decided 2G (Edge) is no more available.
In my case the 2G option is still working and when I set it the GN3 works in Edge :-\

ForeverTroll said:
Sorry for my misunderstanding. I'm wondering if this is not linked to the setup of your provider. They may decided 2G (Edge) is no more available.
In my case the 2G option is still working and when I set it the GN3 works in Edge :-\
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[Q] I have problem in my phone ...

Hello!
I have problem in my phone ..
My problem is in the network does not support 4G
my cell phone is GT-N7105 ..
Service provider T-Mobile
Thank you!

Try switching to LTE from EDGE... If the problem persists contact t mobile operators
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jay5204.abd said:
Try switching to LTE from EDGE... If the problem persists contact t mobile operators
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You shall change the network mode ,or check if you have a custom rom that u didnt activate force 2g only

jay5204.abd said:
Try switching to LTE from EDGE... If the problem persists contact t mobile operators
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Thank you!
Put on a 4G network ...
bishoynagy said:
You shall change the network mode ,or check if you have a custom rom that u didnt activate force 2g only
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Thank you!
I have a problem in speaking English
I'm in America so far Learning Language
Is there a solution to the problem without the service provider
These are two specifications
Band^
FDD-LTE (800/900/1800/2600MHz) + WCDMA (850/900/2100MHz) + GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
Data Transfer^
LTE 100Mbps / HSDPA+ 42Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps / 3G / EDGE / GPRS

Try data transfer option ..
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