Is there currently a way to toggle LTE on/off on the ATT S4? It really pisses me off that ATT hides the phone menu that allows you to do this. I don't want to root my phone, I just want to have the ability to toggle LTE off when I am in areas with weak or no LTE.
jaburk said:
Is there currently a way to toggle LTE on/off on the ATT S4? It really pisses me off that ATT hides the phone menu that allows you to do this. I don't want to root my phone, I just want to have the ability to toggle LTE off when I am in areas with weak or no LTE.
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1. Your phone will switch from 4g to LTE when the signal picks up or lessens.
2. *#*#4636#*#* then Device Info, and change your Radio to GSM/CDMA (PRL)
Duffmantp said:
1. Your phone will switch from 4g to LTE when the signal picks up or lessens.
2. *#*#4636#*#* then Device Info, and change your Radio to GSM/CDMA (PRL)
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This is very useful to know, thank you!
Actually you want to choose "WCDMA Preferred" and not "GSM/CDMA" if you are using a GSM network.
That way it will use HSPA+ and not LTE. I use it every morning when I wake up cause I am on the outer boundary of LTE coverage with barely 2 bars, and full bars of HSPA.
G2 seems to have worse LTE reception compared to few other devices I had, is there anyway to disable LTE and go down to HSPA or HSPA+?
I know my area has terrible LTE coverage, but for some reason it sticks to LTE even if it means I am forced to 0.3mbps speeds! Ouch.
hydeah said:
G2 seems to have worse LTE reception compared to few other devices I had, is there anyway to disable LTE and go down to HSPA or HSPA+?
I know my area has terrible LTE coverage, but for some reason it sticks to LTE even if it means I am forced to 0.3mbps speeds! Ouch.
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You can disable LTE from the service menu,use the code 5457#*(your phone model here)# And you will find an option there with the bands to do so.You can enable only the ones you want and dissable all others.Dont change anything else tho.I cant tell you exactly where you will find it cause the menu is slightly different for every variant it seems.
woof123 said:
You can disable LTE from the service menu,use the code 5457#*(your phone model here)# And you will find an option there with the bands to do so.You can enable only the ones you want and dissable all others.Dont change anything else tho.I cant tell you exactly where you will find it cause the menu is slightly different for every variant it seems.
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Thank you so much, I remember now people were running this trick on Nexus 4, but sadly it did not work. When you say Model here, I just put numbers only right? I got the D800 from AT&T, in dialer I just hit 5457#*800# and hit call, nothing happens, I get invalid MMI error. I tried 5457#800# no luck.
However, using your suggestion, I found the code to access service menu, but it wasn't as clear as I hoped it would be so I did not touch anything.
Code:
AT&T LG G2 D800 Service Menu: 3845#*800#
T-Mobile LG G2 D801 Service Menu: 3845#*801#
Verizon LG G2 VS980 Service Menu: 3845#*980#
Sprint LG G2 LS980 Service Menu: 3845#*980#
I expected on/off switches, but there is WDCMA-Only, LTE-Only, and nothing else. There is no HSPA or HSPA+ only or any switch, and I don't want to hit LTE only assuming that will limit the reception to LTE and I will get stuck with no coverage when there is no LTE.
On Sprint, I can go into data settings via dialer (##3282#), and edit LTE screen (requires service code). From there, I can disable LTE and force CDMA/EvDo. Of course, this is on Sprint variant, not sure how AT&T/T-Mobile does it or whichever carrier you're on.
Ascertion said:
On Sprint, I can go into data settings via dialer (##3282#), and edit LTE screen (requires service code). From there, I can disable LTE and force CDMA/EvDo. Of course, this is on Sprint variant, not sure how AT&T/T-Mobile does it or whichever carrier you're on.
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I am on ATT and I can't find this setting anywhere.
Sent from my LG-D800
I also tried *#*#4636#*#* which does not let me go into OEM-Info or any Radio selection.
Why does AT&T do this!?
I believe if you go into settings and go into the mobile networks menu, there is a menu that allows you to choose whether the phone will go into LTE if available or just stay on 4G HSPA+. I'm getting my G2 tomorrow, so I don't remember exactly how I did it when I played with it in the store. If you can't find it, I'll let you know what it is once I get my phone. This is with the T-Mobile G2.
Howie Dub said:
I believe if you go into settings and go into the mobile networks menu, there is a menu that allows you to choose whether the phone will go into LTE if available or just stay on 4G HSPA+. I'm getting my G2 tomorrow, so I don't remember exactly how I did it when I played with it in the store. If you can't find it, I'll let you know what it is once I get my phone. This is with the T-Mobile G2.
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In order of Nice to Naughty,
Sprint
T-Mobile
AT&T
Verizon (wayyyyy low in the list, naughtiest)
So, considering above, I am pretty sure A&T disabled that menu you are referring to (In Mobile Networks) some confirmed it working on Sprint, but I don't think it is available on AT&T. I am stuck with LTE.
hydeah said:
In order of Nice to Naughty,
Sprint
T-Mobile
AT&T
Verizon (wayyyyy low in the list, naughtiest)
So, considering above, I am pretty sure A&T disabled that menu you are referring to (In Mobile Networks) some confirmed it working on Sprint, but I don't think it is available on AT&T. I am stuck with LTE.
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Sorry, missed it earlier when you said you were on AT&T. Are you able to go to Settings > Tethering & networks > Mobile networks > Network mode? With the T-Mobile version, there's gsm/wcdma/lte auto, gsm/cdma auto, wcdma only, and gsm only selections under the Network Mode menu. That would really suck if they diabled that setting. I'm assuming you're on stock unrooted.
Howie Dub said:
Sorry, missed it earlier when you said you were on AT&T. Are you able to go to Settings > Tethering & networks > Mobile networks > Network mode? With the T-Mobile version, there's gsm/wcdma/lte auto, gsm/cdma auto, wcdma only, and gsm only selections under the Network Mode menu. That would really suck if they diabled that setting. I'm assuming you're on stock unrooted.
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Nope, it's not there.
ATT disabled it.
Sent from my LG-D800
Possible solution for your case: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2361631#post60145354
Ascertion said:
On Sprint, I can go into data settings via dialer (##3282#), and edit LTE screen (requires service code). From there, I can disable LTE and force CDMA/EvDo. Of course, this is on Sprint variant, not sure how AT&T/T-Mobile does it or whichever carrier you're on.
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Where i can get this "service code"? I just want do the oposite, i want to activate LTE.
Did you ever figure this out?
Superorb said:
Did you ever figure this out?
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Service code for the d800 is 3845#*800#
Go to LTE settings, modem setting, then select RAT then you can force what ever mode you want.
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xmayhemreturnsx said:
Service code for the d800 is 3845#*800#
Go to LTE settings, modem setting, then select RAT then you can force what ever mode you want.
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There's no RAT selection for me under the LTE modem settings. I have LTE Band Selection, VoLTE Radio, Null Integrity, and LTE-A CA.
Superorb said:
There's no RAT selection for me under the LTE modem settings. I have LTE Band Selection, VoLTE Radio, Null Integrity, and LTE-A CA.
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Try using a custom ROM such as cloudy g2 I know it works there because that is what I am using
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xmayhemreturnsx said:
Try using a custom ROM such as cloudy g2 I know it works there because that is what I am using
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Alright, thanks.
I use this tool from the market to force the band(s) I want...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tapbase.LTEswitcher
I'm on Cloudy 2.2 and it works like a charm.
nomad4ever said:
I use this tool from the market to force the band(s) I want...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tapbase.LTEswitcher
I'm on Cloudy 2.2 and it works like a charm.
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Thanks!
How to lock lte band in sm 950fd exynos version??
i also tried *#2263# but nothing happans ,
Tried everything available on the internet. No success
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no one knows about this?
try to install any 4g lte app in the play store see if thats helps.. im using 4g switcher
But I asked about locking LTE band (For example, using only B40 band). It already have option to set to LTE-only mode
karan68 said:
Thank you for your reply, but I asked about locking LTE band (For example, using only B40 band). It already have option to set to LTE-only mode
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hi
there is no lock to lte band in S8 but there disable unwanted band this my trick
you need to be rooted and download this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=ar
open app select other tool then service mode then STACK 1 --2 ue setting --setting -- protocol-- nas-- network control -- band disable -- lte
then disable unwanted lte band
Friends now you can lock bands and enjoy speeds. Watch this
https://youtu.be/K-DN0q64lRw
fasho said:
hi
there is no lock to lte band in S8 but there disable unwanted band this my trick
you need to be rooted and download this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=ar
open app select other tool then service mode then STACK 1 --2 ue setting --setting -- protocol-- nas-- network control -- band disable -- lte
then disable unwanted lte band
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This is the only thing that worked for me on Galaxy Note 8. And to be honest, I prefer disabling unwanted bands than locking to a single band anyways! Thanks a stack mate