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Problem with GPRS in India

I hail from Karnataka, India and I own an HTC P3350 since 8 months. There is a problem with GPRS for HTC in India (some compatibility issue between HTC and network providers in India, I heard.) The GPRS never works but yet i get charged for the kb i download and it even shows up on the SPB GPRS Monitor. That's really ridiculous.
Does anyone else face the same problem? Or is it just a problem with my handset? If its a common prob, does anyone have any solution to it??
Would appreciate any inputs..
Thanks in advance..

alphaditya said:
I hail from Karnataka, India and I own an HTC P3350 since 8 months. There is a problem with GPRS for HTC in India (some compatibility issue between HTC and network providers in India, I heard.) The GPRS never works but yet i get charged for the kb i download and it even shows up on the SPB GPRS Monitor. That's really ridiculous.
Does anyone else face the same problem? Or is it just a problem with my handset? If its a common prob, does anyone have any solution to it??
Would appreciate any inputs..
Thanks in advance..
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You "Heard" wrong.
it would be best if you would describe your problem in detail.

My exact simple problem is that the GPRS just wont connect. When i start something like internet explorer, it attempts to connect and ends up with the error message 'Cannot connect with current connection settings. To change your connection settings, tap Settings.' I tapped Settings and tapped everything i could! But the result is the same.IT NEVER CONNECTS!
My network is Vodafone. I tried searching xda forums and came up with these threads -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-219533.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=435353
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-292997.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3689945
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-284209.html
Everyone seems to be having the same problem but the solutions offered are only for Airtel Live. I have Vodafone. Can you suggest some settings/reg changes/ANYTHING to make GPRS work on my cell phone. I tried changing the portal name, etc which was mentioned in above linked threads. But none were for any use.
Would appreciate any insight...

alphaditya said:
My exact simple problem is that the GPRS just wont connect. When i start something like internet explorer, it attempts to connect and ends up with the error message 'Cannot connect with current connection settings. To change your connection settings, tap Settings.' I tapped Settings and tapped everything i could! But the result is the same.IT NEVER CONNECTS!
My network is Vodafone. I tried searching xda forums and came up with these threads -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-219533.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=435353
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-292997.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3689945
http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-284209.html
Everyone seems to be having the same problem but the solutions offered are only for Airtel Live. I have Vodafone. Can you suggest some settings/reg changes/ANYTHING to make GPRS work on my cell phone. I tried changing the portal name, etc which was mentioned in above linked threads. But none were for any use.
Would appreciate any insight...
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Sorry, But you have failed to mention Which WM version you are on.
i'll Assume you are on 6.0 and above and try to help you.
You will have to follow the steps in the Airtel Live Thread to Configure your settings.
(Proxy Setting)
IMPORTANT- After you configure your proxy settings you will NOT be able to use Internet through WIFI untill you delete the Proxy Server.
In Settings > Connection > Advanced Setting you will see an option similar to "When an application request to connect to internet, use this" change it to the second option, after this you might have to reconfigure your "Vodafone GPRS" Settings. (Sorry for being so vague, but i dont use my WinMo phone anymore, however these are the Settings i needed to change to Use GPRS on it.
Even after doing this, not all applications will work.
Poke around, and if you are still getting stuck somewhere, i'll charge my phone and give you the exact procedure.

thanks so much.. i'll try it out n get back.. btw ya my version is 6.0..

Semi-Noob questions

Thanks to this forum, my less-than-2months-old Verizon TP2 (Rhod500) phone has internet sharing working and some great apps, although I'm still on the stock 6.1 rom (my phone didn't come with 6.5 and the forums seem to show that Verizon's rom is not the greatest). I'm not brave enough to flash.
However, I've a couple of 'general' questions that I can't seem to solve.
1. When syncing (ActiveSync 4.5), I now have an error showing 2 unresolved files. As far as I can tell, I haven't lost any files. Is there somewhere that I can look to find the list of what is/isn't being synced? When I click on the error message, it just tries to resync and repeats the error. My old IPAQ used to allow me to see what files were unresolved but that doesn't seem to be happening here.
2. Since enabling internet sharing (Tom_Codon), my backlight dims but never completely goes dark. My Settings > All Settings > Power > Advanced has Battery - Turn off backlight if not used for 1 min selected but no sleep mode selected. I think that sleep mode was selected before the internet sharing was enabled, but I'm not sure. Is this so that the internet doesn't cut out? Should this change?
Any advice will be greatfully appreciated. (My Verizon service center people know NOTHING about the TP2 - ask them about mediaphones and they're great. And it seems like nobody has asked these questions before, or my forum search just isn't working well.)

Moving this to the CDMA sub forum.

musicmama said:
Thanks to this forum, my less-than-2months-old Verizon TP2 (Rhod500) phone has internet sharing working and some great apps, although I'm still on the stock 6.1 rom (my phone didn't come with 6.5 and the forums seem to show that Verizon's rom is not the greatest). I'm not brave enough to flash.
However, I've a couple of 'general' questions that I can't seem to solve.
1. When syncing (ActiveSync 4.5), I now have an error showing 2 unresolved files. As far as I can tell, I haven't lost any files. Is there somewhere that I can look to find the list of what is/isn't being synced? When I click on the error message, it just tries to resync and repeats the error. My old IPAQ used to allow me to see what files were unresolved but that doesn't seem to be happening here.
2. Since enabling internet sharing (Tom_Codon), my backlight dims but never completely goes dark. My Settings > All Settings > Power > Advanced has Battery - Turn off backlight if not used for 1 min selected but no sleep mode selected. I think that sleep mode was selected before the internet sharing was enabled, but I'm not sure. Is this so that the internet doesn't cut out? Should this change?
Any advice will be greatfully appreciated. (My Verizon service center people know NOTHING about the TP2 - ask them about mediaphones and they're great. And it seems like nobody has asked these questions before, or my forum search just isn't working well.)
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Do the ROM upgrade! I too was afraid but so glad that I did. It fixed a lot of glitches that I had with 6.1. Then head over to the forum "Software worth installing on the TP2" and knock yourself out! Especially Cookie's Home Tabs! It's a must have. (You'll also need CHTE...Cookie's Home Tabes Editor) Look for Touch X Manila Tweaks too. (if your device uses Sense 2.5 after the ROM upgrade) It will tweak the device to speed up the Sense 2.5 user interface and cut down on the memory used too, I think.
Q1. Not that I'm aware of. But, maybe you changed a a couple of files in both the device and the sync folder located in your PC's "My Documents"?
Q2. Tom Codon's WiFi should run if you enable sleep mode. If not...well, I guess you'll have to disable it. I just know that my Sprint TP2 runs this program even after it shuts off.
I'm still a bit of a nube too but I hope I helped.

Possible method of disabling 4G

On my Evo, I have tried a number of different things to conserve battery. One of the issues that someone suggested related to a possible bug in the way that the phone interacted with the Sprint network- it apparently continued to search for CDMA even if connected to Sprint CDMA (please forgive my lack of specificity about this- I have absolutely no understanding of how CDMA networks operate).
Anyway, on the Evo boards, an app was recommended that allowed the user to specify the type of networks that a phone would use- called (appropriately enough) "Network". It's hard to find in the market; I think you have to search by the dev name- which is "mangelow". I used the app to set "CDMA only" instead of "CDMA PRL", which supposedly addressed the problem; by my own rough estimation, battery life improved (although slightly).
The app downloaded to my TB when I first logged into the market, so I thought I'd give it a try. It shows different options since it's on Verizon (which makes sense), the default being "CDMA+LTE/EVDO Auto"; there's also a "CDMA only" mode. I selected "CDMA only" in a known LTE location (my office) about 2 hours ago; yesterday at the office the phone was in LTE mode all day, as it was this morning before I switched modes, but since switching, it's stayed in 3G mode constantly.
I'll leave it to the smarter types to confirm my hypothesis, but I thought I'd toss it out there because it seems to work so far. There's not a widget or anything for this- you have to use the app to make the adjustments each time you want to change, but it's at least more than we have currently.
I suppose a disclaimer is appropriate, since I'm recommending someone else's app- I have nothing to do with the development of the app, and it wasn't my idea. If this works, any credit should go to the developer, not me.

doublehoya said:
On my Evo, I have tried a number of different things to conserve battery. One of the issues that someone suggested related to a possible bug in the way that the phone interacted with the Sprint network- it apparently continued to search for CDMA even if connected to Sprint CDMA (please forgive my lack of specificity about this- I have absolutely no understanding of how CDMA networks operate).
Anyway, on the Evo boards, an app was recommended that allowed the user to specify the type of networks that a phone would use- called (appropriately enough) "Network". It's hard to find in the market; I think you have to search by the dev name- which is "mangelow". I used the app to set "CDMA only" instead of "CDMA PRL", which supposedly addressed the problem; by my own rough estimation, battery life improved (although slightly).
The app downloaded to my TB when I first logged into the market, so I thought I'd give it a try. It shows different options since it's on Verizon (which makes sense), the default being "CDMA+LTE/EVDO Auto"; there's also a "CDMA only" mode. I selected "CDMA only" in a known LTE location (my office) about 2 hours ago; yesterday at the office the phone was in LTE mode all day, as it was this morning before I switched modes, but since switching, it's stayed in 3G mode constantly.
I'll leave it to the smarter types to confirm my hypothesis, but I thought I'd toss it out there because it seems to work so far. There's not a widget or anything for this- you have to use the app to make the adjustments each time you want to change, but it's at least more than we have currently.
I suppose a disclaimer is appropriate, since I'm recommending someone else's app- I have nothing to do with the development of the app, and it wasn't my idea. If this works, any credit should go to the developer, not me.
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not that we don't appreciate this, but there have already been a few threads about this, and there are actually a few apps that do this, also there is a number you can type in the dialer that allows you to do the same thing.

Apologies- didn't realize that. I had tried to search, but must have missed it. Please disregard.

nosympathy said:
not that we don't appreciate this, but there have already been a few threads about this, and there are actually a few apps that do this, also there is a number you can type in the dialer that allows you to do the same thing.
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I know this has been talked about already, but are there any widgets that can do this quick swap for you? My wife's TB arrives today and I want to disable 4G for her (but have it EASY for her to turn it back on if wanted/needed with a simple press of ONE button via a widget). I disable my 3G on my AT&T Captivate, but do it through the settings menu with several different button presses to get it done. This saves a HUGE amount of my battery on my Cappy and I imagine that it will on the TB too.

nosympathy said:
not that we don't appreciate this, but there have already been a few threads about this, and there are actually a few apps that do this, also there is a number you can type in the dialer that allows you to do the same thing.
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Yes you can also dial *#*#4636#*#* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcY52pRRhwM

ElCamino said:
Yes you can also dial *#*#4636#*#* http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcY52pRRhwM
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I'm talking easier and quicker....the TB will be my wifes phone and I need to "wife proof"the process! ;-)
Is there a one click widget for this??
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Here you go. There is an app for that...
http://forum.androidcentral.com/htc-thunderbolt/70282-how-turn-off-lte.html#post749165

Is anyone else having trouble getting the phone to switch back to 4G? Sometimes it switches right away for me and others it won't. I make sure the CDMA + LTE option is checked but nothing happens and if I reboot my sometimes it will be back on 4G and others it will have switched back to CDMA auto and then I have to try toggling the switch and rebooting again.

[Q] MIUI without data?

Hey everyone
i'm pretty new to the whole nexus s scene, as i've had this device for about a week now. I've rooted my phone successfully and i'm running MIUI's latest ROM..1.8.5 i believe. Now for the problem..
For some odd reason I'm unable to connect to my 3G network at all (yes, data is enabled in the settings, and set to 3g prefered/2g/only 3g..still nothing). Usually there'd be that green "3G" on top bar of my screen, but it doesn't show up. Now i rely on wifi to go online, which isnt a problem...but it feels like my money's being cheated if i dont use my data in occasional situations. I've tried flashing it again and again, but no results. I've flashed my phone to the Oxygen ROM, and the little 3G icon appeared, indicating that data is enabled (i forgot to actually check if it worked LOL). I haven't found anyone else experiencing this problem with MIUI, but i've found threads on them having some sort of difficulty with their data. If anyone could help me out, or direct me to a thread that has a possible solution, i would really appreciate it ~ thank you in advance.
Also, I'm on Fido.....if that helps.

I'm on the latest miui and I don't have that issue try toggling the airline mode to see if it will kick it in. If not really download the Tom and do a clean install see if that works.
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hey, i've tried toggling the airline and it doesn't help. also, what do you mean by "the Tom"?

What happens when you try to connect with just 3G (what type of error do you receive)? Miui's stock 3G icon is white
Also, I think the other gentleman meant to spell ROM
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk

RawrBell said:
hey, i've tried toggling the airline and it doesn't help. also, what do you mean by "the Tom"?
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He meant rom, auto correct changes the word rom, I think you need to wipe and reflash the rom.

hey, i've just tried reflashing the rom...and still no 3g ): !
also, when i enable data, and set it to 3g..there's no error. there's simply no "3g" icon on the top, and i can't connect.

Did u try manually inputting your apn? Sometimes providers don't push the settings to you

what exactly would i put in for my apn? sorry, total noob here :/

Go to menu>settings>system>mobile network setting>access point names. Do u have an entry there? You should. If not, you need to check with your network provider for the settings.

i've just tried putting in the APN settings (copied the stuff from the APN settings when 3g works on the oxygen ROM). is there anything else i havent filled in and should? cuz....it still doesnt work

Not really. Create it, fill it, save it, choose it and restart. Should work, it always did for me

How's the battery life on that rom

Seems ok to me. 3g uses alot of juice since the service is crappy in my country. Otherwise, best rom I tried

dang :/ still nothing... i've noticed something though. when im on my oxygen rom and search for networks..the option "Fido" pops up. when im on MIUI, the option "Rogers Wierless" pops up in the place of "Fido" .___." that may have something to do with it...

Same problem here on desire s.
When I try to change the apn setting I get a force close.
Cheers, Cor

Coverage extend feature

In Dev settings there is this thing called wifi coverage extend feature, wth is that? I feel like it would make my phone work as a wifi extender for poor networks, but I have no idea if this is what it is or if it even works, could someone please enlighten me? Google, surprisingly, has no answer for this...which makes me more intrigued to find out.

I don't have that in my Dev Settings

floridaman said:
I don't have that in my Dev Settings
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Wierd... Had it on 5.1.11 where I first discovered it, and on the betas, and also some custom ROMs, not all of the 4-5 I've tried

In developer settings of 9.0. looks like it's hotspot related.

This thread is the first relevant result when googling for this function.
Might it be OnePlus exclusive?
Does it even work?

I too have it, and was wondering the same thing. Definitely since I can't get VPN hotspot app to work properly using this phone.

Obey138 said:
This thread is the first relevant result when googling for this function.
Might it be OnePlus exclusive?
Does it even work?
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I don't know! IDK the intended feature(plug n play maybe, just flip the switch n go?) so how would i try it out?... Ive tried to use it as an extender once, a vague try that didn't result in it working or not working... The other phone just had an acceptable and jumpy wifi altogether so it was a weak try so to speak
Would be cool to know

I was going through this option and I think I found out how to use it. Although my test has been unsuccessful I believe someone can tell me if I did wrong somewhere. So what I found out and what i did basically is
1. Obvious step - turn on that setting in Dev options.
2. Now connect to any WiFi hotspot. After successful connection go to the options of that particular WiFi - like where you see the connection details.
3. Click on the modify network option on top right corner.
4. Expand the "Advanced settings" drop-down option in that submenu.
5. You will now see a checkbox that says "Extend WiFi coverage"
As per my understanding I checked it and then tried to connect my other phone to that same hotspot but from a farther range to the router but within the range of my OnePlus device as if it's acting as an extender. My test was unsuccessful here as the signal was still weak assuming my other phone was still getting the actual signal from the router and not the OnePlus device.
I'd be grateful if someone here corrects me if I did something wrong/missing something and let me know if anyone gets it to work.
Thanks. Cheers!

On your first phone find our the BSSID of your original WiFi network. After you do that find out on your second phone whether you've connected to the original BSSID or your 1st phone's BSSID

I too want to figure out how to get this option working. Can't get it to work..

I too want to figure out how to get this option working. Can't get it to work..

@danger86 Can you provide a guide on how to do this?

efinityy said:
In Dev settings there is this thing called wifi coverage extend feature, wth is that? I feel like it would make my phone work as a wifi extender for poor networks, but I have no idea if this is what it is or if it even works, could someone please enlighten me? Google, surprisingly, has no answer for this...which makes me more intrigued to find out.
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I have the same thing in my Xiaomi Mi A1 (dev option). i turned ON,but cant see any difference

Nishant_Jain said:
@danger86 Can you provide a guide on how to do this?
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What guide would you like? How to know which Wi-Fi hotspot your phone is connected to? Just pull the notifications and under the Wi-Fi toggle you'll see the name of your hotspot

BurningZeus said:
I was going through this option and I think I found out how to use it. Although my test has been unsuccessful I believe someone can tell me if I did wrong somewhere. So what I found out and what i did basically is
1. Obvious step - turn on that setting in Dev options.
2. Now connect to any WiFi hotspot. After successful connection go to the options of that particular WiFi - like where you see the connection details.
3. Click on the modify network option on top right corner.
4. Expand the "Advanced settings" drop-down option in that submenu.
5. You will now see a checkbox that says "Extend WiFi coverage"
As per my understanding I checked it and then tried to connect my other phone to that same hotspot but from a farther range to the router but within the range of my OnePlus device as if it's acting as an extender. My test was unsuccessful here as the signal was still weak assuming my other phone was still getting the actual signal from the router and not the OnePlus device.
I'd be grateful if someone here corrects me if I did something wrong/missing something and let me know if anyone gets it to work.
Thanks. Cheers!
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You need one more step , 6. Turn on your hotspot first than turn on wifi and connect to that wifi in which you ticked extend coverage option and your wifi,hotspot start working simonteneously (remember ssid shown in other devices will be router ssid)
7. If hotspot get turn off after connecting to desire network than try again step 6
(Tested in nokia 5.4 )
Youtube link :