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manual network selection

does anyone know to get manual network selection to work properly? no matter what ROM i've used, it just doesn't work right. When set to manual, and a network is selected, it will still start roaming on to another provider when the signal gets too low.
So is there anyway to force it stay on whatever provider i choose?

Hi,
I have a German device so I do not know if I translate the descriptions in the menu of the Wizard in exactly the right way.
However, in the properties of the "phone" part there is a tab named "network" or "provider". There you can see which provider you are connected to right now. Below is the menu "Provider selection" or "network selection", where you can switch from "automatic" to "manual". Below this is a switch which will make the phone look for all available networks, and then show them to you with a checkbox in front of every entry.
If you uncheck all except the one you want to use and tap the OK button in the upper right corner, the phone needs a few moments to update configuration and than it it should work. As I said, this is how it works on the German device, but I assume it will be the same on any other.

Clondyke said:
Hi,
I have a German device so I do not know if I translate the descriptions in the menu of the Wizard in exactly the right way.
However, in the properties of the "phone" part there is a tab named "network" or "provider". There you can see which provider you are connected to right now. Below is the menu "Provider selection" or "network selection", where you can switch from "automatic" to "manual". Below this is a switch which will make the phone look for all available networks, and then show them to you with a checkbox in front of every entry.
If you uncheck all except the one you want to use and tap the OK button in the upper right corner, the phone needs a few moments to update configuration and than it it should work. As I said, this is how it works on the German device, but I assume it will be the same on any other.
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Ahh, i see how its supposed to work. However i have a Cingular/ATT SIM card, and they lock certain abilities on the SIM, so it won't let me save any changes I make to that list, unfortunately. I guess i'm crap outta luck.

mobile network stay on EDGE

hi,
i wanna ask why my hero always stay on EDGE? is there some app that will force it to stay on HSDPA / 3G? thx..

It probably stays on Edge because that's the strongest available signal. However, you can force 3G/HSDPA.
You need to use AnyCut to create a shortcut to the activity "Phone Info". Once this is done,if you run this app and scroll down you should see "Set preferred network type" which is usually set to "WCDMA preferred" - if you set this to "WCDMA only", you force 3G.
Regards,
Dave

foxmeister said:
It probably stays on Edge because that's the strongest available signal. However, you can force 3G/HSDPA.
You need to use AnyCut to create a shortcut to the activity "Phone Info". Once this is done,if you run this app and scroll down you should see "Set preferred network type" which is usually set to "WCDMA preferred" - if you set this to "WCDMA only", you force 3G.
Regards,
Dave
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thx on the suggestion.. haven't tried the app, but be sure to check..

Mobile Network stay on EDGE
foxmeister said:
It probably stays on Edge because that's the strongest available signal. However, you can force 3G/HSDPA.
You need to use AnyCut to create a shortcut to the activity "Phone Info". Once this is done,if you run this app and scroll down you should see "Set preferred network type" which is usually set to "WCDMA preferred" - if you set this to "WCDMA only", you force 3G.
Regards,
Dave
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Hi Dave,
I know this is an old thread. I have a G2X running cm7 RC1 and was wondering the same thing about mobile network staying on EDGE. I actually did this and it worked, now I'm forcing it to stay on 3G. I wanna ask a dumb question...and idk if you would know but would I get charge a fee of something for doing this.. and also since I'm on T-mobile wouldn't it be GSM only instead of WCDMA..
Thanks..

You shouldn't do, so long as you have an internet allowance.
And WCDMA is kind of similar to GSM from it's Wiki page.

[Q] rogers Unlocked samsung focus on bell - Data doesn't work

Hi,
I recieved a rogers samsung focus today.
Inserted my bell sim card, and booted. was asked for a code, i entered an unlock code i got and it was accepted.
I can send and receieve calls and text msgs, however i can not get an data on the phone, via web browser, live hotmail, or xbox app.
I accessed the diag app via ##634#, however when i try enter the root menu (*#197328640#) nothing happens
I suspect the issue is the network profile is not set to auto, and rogers manuelly configured the phone with there xml profile.
with the LG wp7 device i was using yesterday i could "SET ADC" :enable" or "set network profile", via the ##634# menu => factory menu => engineer menu => other settings
anyone have any suggestions?

apn
in settings add bells apn and it should work fine, stay out of the diagnostic menu, there shouldn't be anything there to change, I can't remeber where in settings it is but there is a spot to add an apn,

WOW that was pretty easy.
APN location: settings/cellular/add APN
Bell lists the info on their site, for reference the APN settings are;
APN: pda.bell.ca
Proxy server: web.wireless.bell.ca
Port: 80
I've added the APN to the focus and browsing and xbox live work, i wonder if adding the proxy server would make things faster/better signal? and if so, how?
On another note, when i renegotiated my plan last week MMS was added, and i was using it on my LG WP7 Device. How do i change the MMS setting on the focus?
From bell's site;
Enter the following in the Message Centre/MMS gateway field:
MMSC URL: htp://mms.bell.ca/mms/wapenc

I'm on Bell and thinking about getting a focus as well.
How is it? Is everything working correctly?
How do you go about getting an unlock code?

1. Go to the phone app
2. Dial ##634# and click Send
3. When prompted for a password type 277634#*#
4. You should now be at "Factory Menu"
5. Choose "Engineer Menu"
6. Choose "Other Setting"
7. Verify that "Set ADC" is set to Enable
8. From the "Other Setting" page, choose "Set network profile"
9. You should now be on the "Set network profile" page and in the bottom half of the window you should see a list of *.xml files. These appear to be the network configuration files.
10. Look at the filenames for the config files and take your best guess at which one to choose for your provider. I'm on AT&T and I fixed the MMS problem by choosing "_PROV_ATT_US_310_410.xml"
After you choose that *.xml profile, your MMS should be working."
The changes they are making are the ones to change the MMS capability as this can be carrier locked – outside of the phone lock/unlock status.

greener88 said:
I'm on Bell and thinking about getting a focus as well.
How is it? Is everything working correctly?
How do you go about getting an unlock code?
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I got my unlock code through a local cellphone shop (gave him the IMBI #), downtown london(ont), not sure where he got it from, seems to have worked.
I can call and recieve text msgs but data is a bit of an issue.
You have to add APN for bell (proxy server would make things speed up unboudtably but no field for it).
It almost feel like you have to push or send a signal for data to turn on / start. usually the first time i try a webpage or bing search it doesn't work, get error " no network or wi-fi"
in terms of phone i like it better then LG optimum bell offers (had it for a week). didn't like the slide out keyboard, typing # was a pain (virtual keyboard pretty got and auto correct awesome). Also, larger screen and significantly lighter. Colours are more vivid as well, green is green not some yellow derivative.
be warned though, many many things that are lacking, january update will be interesting.
*****just tried sending picture txt no luck.....******
------- hopefully someone will figure out how to access the focus profile xml
on a side note:
after many many speedtests in London, Ont, and Hamilton,Ont; DL speed on bell caped at 3 mbps. (tests were on both LG optimum and SAMSUNG Focus)
I suspect that the $10 fee, Bell will be introducing in the next few weeks shale be to increase speed beyond this.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2010/10/18/bell-charging-an-extra-10month-for-upcoming-hspa-devices/

ManicDVLN said:
1. Go to the phone app
2. Dial ##634# and click Send
3. When prompted for a password type 277634#*#
4. You should now be at "Factory Menu"
5. Choose "Engineer Menu"
6. Choose "Other Setting"
7. Verify that "Set ADC" is set to Enable
8. From the "Other Setting" page, choose "Set network profile"
9. You should now be on the "Set network profile" page and in the bottom half of the window you should see a list of *.xml files. These appear to be the network configuration files.
10. Look at the filenames for the config files and take your best guess at which one to choose for your provider. I'm on AT&T and I fixed the MMS problem by choosing "_PROV_ATT_US_310_410.xml"
After you choose that *.xml profile, your MMS should be working."
The changes they are making are the ones to change the MMS capability as this can be carrier locked – outside of the phone lock/unlock status.
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##634# on a focus brings up a different menu "diag" not "MFG"
anyone have any other ideas?

I live in London and have a Samsung focus to, can u tell me where is this shop?

Update?
Hey Reaver_Shadow, did you ever get your MMS to work on your phone?

ManicDVLN said:
1. Go to the phone app
2. Dial ##634# and click Send
3. When prompted for a password type 277634#*#
4. You should now be at "Factory Menu"
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No dice - 277634#*# does nothing at the diagnostics menu. It just sits there looking at me. Are you sure this is the correct code?

the 277634#*# is for the LG MGF "app" you get installed when you dial ##634# on an LG WP7 phone it doesn't work on a samsung device. It doesn't work on mine, and i have yet to see anyne state that it works on theres.
The closest thing is a "app" that gets installed when you dial ##634# called "diag"
try entering in the diag program (found either by app menu or dialing ##634# again):
*#197328640#
and see if it works or just sits there and stares

Yeah still my biggest problem is MMS settings in the phone. Does anyone get a 3G+ symbol on the signal menu? Trying to understand why it doesnt say if HSPA is connected or not...

jessiethe3rd said:
Yeah still my biggest problem is MMS settings in the phone. Does anyone get a 3G+ symbol on the signal menu? Trying to understand why it doesnt say if HSPA is connected or not...
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Yeah I get it all the time when downloading dada, wether its in the market place, emails or netflix...!

as for the data. I was having trouble too, then went into Settings>cellular>add APN>
and I noticed that when I was searching for a network there, it was coming up scan unsuccessful. So I deleted my APN, and scanned again, found the right network, which for me was EINSTEIN HOME, (IN WIS USA) and added internet.air.net with no password or username and now apparently Im on the data network.
Great! Now the Focus and the Quantum I have are data ready, just looking further into the MMS settings. Thanks to a link I found on here, I have the registry key that the settings are in, but unlike windows, I cant just type regedit and change the settings, so trying to find a windows phone 7 regeditor to change that and all set. Will post if I find one. Thanks again guys. ohh and I saw someone is on this, (the MMS settings already, if I see a solution there too Ill post it as well. Good luck!

I got it to work on my Focus Bell Canada using the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=924497
Very very happy

No signal on an XT905 using the Telstra Network (in Australia)?

Hi All,
I have made significant progress with my Aussy RAZR M (XT905). Onto it I have installed TWRP (v2.8.6.0) and [ROM][OFFICIAL][KitKat 4.4.4][moto_msm8960 & moto_msm8960_jbbl] PAC-man 4.4.4.RC-1.
Whilst it looks like the phone understands that a SIM card is installed I am unable to get a signal from my network provider (Telstra); further more I cannot see an option in settings to search for or manually choose a provider in order to connect.
Here is the information that I see on the 'About phone' screen -
Model Number: RAZR M
PAC Version: KK RC-3 dev
Android/Ver: 4.4.4
Baseband/Ver: SM_BP_101031.042.32.86P
Kernel/Ver: 3.4.104-g5d09cd0
I am wondering if I need a different baseband version, or to manually install a different radio file.
If anybody can offer any suggestions on how to get this going it will be greatly appreciated.
Kind Regards,
Davo

Mr Davo said:
Whilst it looks like the phone understands that a SIM card is installed I am unable to get a signal from my network provider (Telstra); further more I cannot see an option in settings to search for or manually choose a provider in order to connect.
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Do you have the "Mobile Networks" (after "Bluetooth" and before "more...") in your settings? Actually, on my other phone, the "Mobile Network" is under "more..." Have you tried using the search functionality within the settings app? try "Mobile Network"

Hi DiamondJohn,
Thanks for taking an interest in my post; and with the other posts that have lead to this one!
I have discovered how to tinker with the 'Mobile Network Settings'; instead of being available under the 'More' item it is simply a matter of clicking on the 'Mobile Networks' heading itself (something that I didn't think to do because this heading also has a toggle switch to the right).
At the bottom of the 'Mobile network settings' page there is a menu item called 'Network Operators', which when selected presents -
Search Networks > ERROR WHILE SEARCHING FOR NETWORKS
Choose automatically > YOUR SIM CARD DOESN'T ALLOW A CONNECTION TO THIS NETWORK
Above, after the arrow, I have written what is shown when I click on each of the respective options.
Any other ideas?
Thanks
Davo

I have performed further investigations and discovered the instructions, below, for looking closer at signal settings -
From phone dialler type *#*#4636#*#*
Select Phone Information
Then attempted to change the radio band, by selecting 'Select radio band' from the 'three dot' menu (at the top right).
Whilst there are multiple radio band settings presented (Automatic, JAPAN BAND, USA Band, Cellular and PCS) none of these can be chosen. If I attempt to choose any of the options I am presented with the message Set [...] Unsuccessful (where ... represents the band choice, e.g.: JAPAN BAND).
Furthermore when I look at the list of preferred network type (towards the bottom of the 'Phone info' page) I am unable to select a match which I believe suits the Telstra network!
On my working phone, HTC One M9 (from which I am using the SIM) I see the option 'GSM / WCDMA / LTE auto', but this is not available on the Motorola.
The more I investigate the more I think that I may need to use a different radio file...

With your KKBL ROM being such an unknown (eg is the radio really meant for Australia or is it an XT907 radio ) I really think you should downgrade back to JBBL using the telstra specific firmware.

Restart network with ADB commands

On OP5 we have dual SIM. I use two SIMs from two providers and I want to change only default mobile data provider when I'm on a specific location.
I tried with:
Code:
adb shell settings put global multi_sim_data_call 2
If I check with
Code:
adb shell settings get global multi_sim_data_call
, I get value 2. I have checked also on phone (Settings -> SIM & Network -> Mobile data) and it really changed. So command works.
BUT - the phone still shows and uses the previous setting.
Any idea how to force the phone to restart network or something similar?

tuncan said:
On OP5 we have dual SIM. I use two SIMs from two providers and I want to change only default mobile data provider when I'm on a specific location.
I tried with:
If I check with , I get value 2. I have checked also on phone (Settings -> SIM & Network -> Mobile data) and it really changed. So command works.
BUT - the phone still shows and uses the previous setting.
Any idea how to force the phone to restart network or something similar?
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Why not using the quick settings toggle on oos for changing data sim? Or do you use another rom?

strongst said:
Why not using the quick settings toggle on oos for changing data sim? Or do you use another rom?
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My main idea is changing a data SIM with Tasker. My first provider has bad coverage in my valley and I want to change it automatically.
On the other hand - I'm on OOS, but how do you mean using the quick settings toggle? Can I (at least) create a shortcut for this settings? I didn't find that.

tuncan said:
My main idea is changing a data SIM with Tasker. My first provider has bad coverage in my valley and I want to change it automatically.
On the other hand - I'm on OOS, but how do you mean using the quick settings toggle? Can I (at least) create a shortcut for this settings? I didn't find that.
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You need to add this toggle to your quick settings menu

Tnx. This should be good enough for now. I don't know how I missed this icon.
Well, maybe I thought that this will change default SIM card for calling and SMS, but it works as I want - just change default "mobile data".