If you have wcdma only selected and the area that you are in is not 4g you will not have service.
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The Sensation is like this to but I do have a setting that I don't see on my G2X and it is called WCDMA (prefered).
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jrwingate6 said:
The Sensation is like this to but I do have a setting that I don't see on my G2X and it is called WCDMA (prefered).
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i have that on cm rite now . if i hit *#*#4636#*#* and go into phone info, it is checked off in there
jrwingate6 said:
The Sensation is like this to but I do have a setting that I don't see on my G2X and it is called WCDMA (prefered).
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I have wcdma preferred as well. It's at the top of the list...
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Where do I find this option on the G2X?
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Where do I find this option on the G2X?
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well if your running cm , i think stock too....just type *#*#4636#*#*
sarni84 said:
well if your running cm , i think stock too....just type *#*#4636#*#*
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Thanks, I see it. I was looking in the wrong spot.
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It would be nice to be able to set the 4g to 2g threshold settings. At my work if I forget to manually switch to 2g, my phone stays on 4g (it still finds a weak signal so it doesn't switch to 2g) and I miss all calls, emails, sms....
Just to confirm, there is no way to tell the g2x when it should switch from 4g to 2g right?
maciek82 said:
It would be nice to be able to set the 4g to 2g threshold settings. At my work if I forget to manually switch to 2g, my phone stays on 4g (it still finds a weak signal so it doesn't switch to 2g) and I miss all calls, emails, sms....
Just to confirm, there is no way to tell the g2x when it should switch from 4g to 2g right?
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There are apps like Tasker that allow you to set things depending on your GPS location or times of the day. I don't know if it specifically lets you set when your phone goes from 2G/4G but I think it does.
jrwingate6 said:
There are apps like Tasker that allow you to set things depending on your GPS location or times of the day. I don't know if it specifically lets you set when your phone goes from 2G/4G but I think it does.
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Right I was thinking about that. What I ment was switch from 4g to 2g based on signal strength. I'm sure there is some kind of a limit in place to know when to make the switch. It would be nice to be able to modify this.
maciek82 said:
Right I was thinking about that. What I ment was switch from 4g to 2g based on signal strength. I'm sure there is some kind of a limit in place to know when to make the switch. It would be nice to be able to modify this.
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Not sure about a way to manually set the thresholds but there is one setting you can change that's supposed to require a stronger WCDMA signal before it switches from 2G. On your dialer, dial *#*#4636#*#* and go to Phone Information. Scroll down to "Set preferred network type" and select "WCDMA and GSM Auto" with the stock rom. I think with CM its called something like GSM Auto PRL.
The difference from WCDMA is that Auto requires a higher signal strength threshold to use switch to 4G. Not sure what those thresholds are and I haven't noticed much difference but I have pretty good signal everywhere I go.
It.wouldn't hurt to try it though.
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I have four setting. To choose from, stock Rom.
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phburks said:
Not sure about a way to manually set the thresholds but there is one setting you can change that's supposed to require a stronger WCDMA signal before it switches from 2G. On your dialer, dial *#*#4636#*#* and go to Phone Information. Scroll down to "Set preferred network type" and select "WCDMA and GSM Auto" with the stock rom. I think with CM its called something like GSM Auto PRL.
The difference from WCDMA is that Auto requires a higher signal strength threshold to use switch to 4G. Not sure what those thresholds are and I haven't noticed much difference but I have pretty good signal everywhere I go.
It.wouldn't hurt to try it though.
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How do you actually save that setting?
Oh and a better shortcut to that menu is download anycut from the market, add shortcut to desktop using that program and tap activity then look for testing.
G2x with CM7 and faux kernel. NONSENSE!!!!
tackleberry said:
How do you actually save that setting?
Oh and a better shortcut to that menu is download anycut from the market, add shortcut to desktop using that program and tap activity then look for testing.
G2x with CM7 and faux kernel. NONSENSE!!!!
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The setting should stick until you change it again. Is it changing automatically on yours?
I changed the settings a few times when I close the setting it always saves the setting I picked.
Is it supposed to save these setting after a reboot or when turn the phone off.
I noticed while on WI-FI it's always on GSM
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The setting should stick until you change it again. Is it changing automatically on yours?
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it keeps defaulting to WCDMA preferred
jrwingate6 said:
The Sensation is like this to but I do have a setting that I don't see on my G2X and it is called WCDMA (prefered).
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How am I seeing it on mine? Go under setting, wireless networks, mobile networks, network mode.....WCDMA only. Its in black and white...lol
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nvmd...........
Related
I have a HTC Inspire, HSPA unlocked with CM7.2, Set to WCDMA Only..
MY HTC INSPIRE:
Speed test: AT&T (4.3 or mb, highest i have got to date.) Simple Mobile (Speed
Test = 2-3mb depends on reception!)
CM 7.2 rom
Radio- 26.06.04.06_M, Always full bars and H
*Note*
Dial *#*#4636#*#* on the dailer.
Select Phone Information.
Scroll down to "Set Preferred Network Type".
Select WCDMA Only. and hit home and reboot,
helps lock to all new wcdma/4g towers and away from the old ones.
Orlando, FL
*if ur phones not rooted go here, should help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061258
Nice Nice! I was using the Stock ROM with the new updates and sideloading and I was getting close to 6mbps dl. Here in Sacramento California.
just put in a simple card, hiting upwards of 3mb, not eheh
Dude I'm running cm7 and I'm hitting 4-6down and constant 1.3 upload.
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d4redevil said:
*Note*
Dial *#*#4636#*#* on the dailer.
Select Phone Information.
Scroll down to "Set Preferred Network Type".
Select WCDMA Only. and hit home and reboot,
helps lock to all new wcdma/4g towers and away from the old ones.
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There is no need to be telling people this. The "WCDMA Preferred" setting will automatically lock onto WCDMA towers if they are in your area, and still allow your phone to connect to other network types. If you configure your phone to "WCDMA Only" and you travel outside of a WCDMA area, guess what happens to your connection? These are called MOBILE phones for a reason, and people do travel with them.
Yep, no need for this. Check out my sig pic.
I win.
id10terrordfw said:
I win.
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Have you seen the speeds for the new Droid charge? We all lose, lol If it werent for my disgust with Samsung I would be all over it.
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lrs421 said:
Have you seen the speeds for the new Droid charge? We all lose, lol If it werent for my disgust with Samsung I would be all over it.
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Not yet, but I have for the Thunderbolt when I set my friend's up. Good lord. I can't wait for LTE on AT&T. Imagine not having to fall back on CDMA's 1-2mbit, and being able to go from 15mbit on LTE to 8-10 on HSPA+. That will be, as the Russians say, Epic Win.
How do y'all get such a low ping?
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Should I root before i get this update? Or after?
my area with android revolution I got 6mbps without ure radio
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id10terrordfw said:
I win.
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Bastard! Are you in a "4g" area?
Damn all I get is 3500 the most....but I have been getting that from when I got this phone so does that mean I dont have 4g?
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Androidude said:
Bastard! Are you in a "4g" area?
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Considering the speeds, yup. Sure am.
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New RUU Rom with HSUPA update in Houston
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So do I need yo do the update from Att cuz I live right next to NYC and I'm sure they would have it there
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tried this, it only made my upload speed go down.
I'm 100% stock. Got the update and I **** you not I hit 8590 Dayton,OH
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I dial *#*#4636#*#*, click GSM only, and it goes back to H in a matter of seconds.
Any way to keep it on Edge and not have it go back to 3g?
I'd like to know as well
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anyone????/
Technically they are the same... the only way you can switch is going down to 2g
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ThEiiNoCeNT said:
Technically they are the same... the only way you can switch is going down to 2g
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That's what I'm trying to do. I'm clicking GSM only, which puts you on 2g, but it switches back to 3g/4g quickly.
@OP and others:
Select "2G only" in network settings
Then go to "select network", then "manual", do a search, and select network from there.
Now it will stick to EDGE.
BUT: This would mean at some places, though rare, u could experience signal loss. Be warned.
brian85 said:
That's what I'm trying to do. I'm clicking GSM only, which puts you on 2g, but it switches back to 3g/4g quickly.
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GSM =\= 2G only. It is staying on HSPA because the GSM signal in your area carries HSPA data access. Plain and simple.
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Been stuck on 1x all morning, have tried rebooting, toggling connection (I am not in 4g area). I am on MR2 released radio. I am rooted.
Any one else having 3g or even 4g connection issues?
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Nope. Rocking a strong 4G actually.
Mustang02 said:
Nope. Rocking a strong 4G actually.
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Damn you. My area must just suck for connection especially on LTE side of things.
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00negative said:
Damn you. My area must just suck for connection especially on LTE side of things.
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Toggle to cdma prl in York LTE settings and reboot. If I have LTE set on I get 1x all the time. Not sure if its the real problem or fix but seems to work for me. I'm also in a 3g area.
00negative said:
Been stuck on 1x all morning, have tried rebooting, toggling connection (I am not in 4g area). I am on MR2 released radio. I am rooted.
Any one else having 3g or even 4g connection issues?
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What are of the country are in?
dalrym05 said:
Toggle to cdma prl in York LTE settings and reboot. If I have LTE set on I get 1x all the time. Not sure if its the real problem or fix but seems to work for me. I'm also in a 3g area.
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Yeah I have not had to with the newer radios but I guess I am forced to now.
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DoctorZaius68 said:
What are of the country are in?
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Midwest
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Same issue here.
This morning I wake up, and my thunderbolt is stock on 1x. If I switch to 4G, it will do 4g, but back to CDMA only, and stuck on 1x. I have 4G at home, but leave it on 3G because I normally am at work with no 4G coverage.
I flashed the stock mr 2 rom just to confirm and used the official radio just to be safe. No change.
Googled around a bit and here is a fix that worked for me...
Dialer -> ##778# ->Call -> Edit -> 000000 -> modem settings ->Rev A
Switch to enable from eHRPD and then hit back once. Menu->Commit.
Solved for me, but I don't know if it has adverse effects...
MordyT said:
Same issue here.
This morning I wake up, and my thunderbolt is stock on 1x. If I switch to 4G, it will do 4g, but back to CDMA only, and stuck on 1x. I have 4G at home, but leave it on 3G because I normally am at work with no 4G coverage.
I flashed the stock mr 2 rom just to confirm and used the official radio just to be safe. No change.
Googled around a bit and here is a fix that worked for me...
Dialer -> ##778# ->Call -> Edit -> 000000 -> modem settings ->Rev A
Switch to enable from eHRPD and then hit back once. Menu->Commit.
Solved for me, but I don't know if it has adverse effects...
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Did the exact same thing. Doesn't have adverse affects other than with losing benefits of LTE.
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00negative said:
Did the exact same thing. Doesn't have adverse affects other than with losing benefits of LTE.
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Can you explain? What losing benefits with LTE?
MordyT said:
Can you explain? What losing benefits with LTE?
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This makes your phone use the "old" version of EvDO. Basically what all 3g phones that don't have 4g radios use. If your area doesn't have 4g, doing this change shouldn't effect you at all and might get you 3g if you are stuck in 1x.
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1X here all morning too. I'm in San Francisco.
On the plus side, my DL/UL speeds suck, but ping is 9 ms, so Mobile Hotspotting is still relatively fast.
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Can you explain? What losing benefits with LTE?
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Dont think you can use data while on a call when using EVDO, like you could on LTE.
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Dont think you can use data while on a call when using EVDO, like you could on LTE.
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You can in 3G with the Thunderbolt. I did it yesterday. I work in 4G but live in 3G, but this feature is what finally made me pick the TB over the Charge.
I started this morning with the 3G/4G toggle on 3G only, to save battery, and around lunch I switched 4G back on and it has been there since... I haven't had issues with 1X. Must be a regional thing.
KnightCrusader said:
You can in 3G with the Thunderbolt. I did it yesterday. I work in 4G but live in 3G, but this feature is what finally made me pick the TB over the Charge.
I started this morning with the 3G/4G toggle on 3G only, to save battery, and around lunch I switched 4G back on and it has been there since... I haven't had issues with 1X. Must be a regional thing.
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But we had to switch to the old network to get 3g to work at all.
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This is pretty simple, go to the dialer and enter;
*#*#4636#*#*
Click on Phone Information
Scroll down to Set preferred network type
Select that one that you want
hit back
PROFIT!
designgears said:
This is pretty simple, go to the dialer and enter;
*#*#4636#*#*
Click on Phone Information
Scroll down to Set preferred network type
Select that one that you want
hit back
PROFIT!
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Wow. Well done!
I'll need this for my area (AT&T hates the NW)
I'm not thinking straight.... I'm not in an LTE area, which should I select?
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vioalas said:
I'm not thinking straight.... I'm not in an LTE area, which should I select?
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The option without LTE
Will shutting down LTE make a difference if its not even available in my area?
idk with wifi on still, i still have 4g lte option, with data offline, i still have 4g icon but no data lol..
i dont think it even drains your battery regardless if your in lte or not
Mine won't let ne change it
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DG please tell me this is a sign u are staying lol
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Maroon Mushroom said:
The option without LTE
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There's like 1048204. But I figured it out.
Shame on all of you for discovering this !!! AT&T DOES not want LTE folks selecting HSPA+ when in an LTE area. They want to be able charge you more for data!!!
mine wont let me change it either to any option without LTE
myrideishot said:
mine wont let me change it either to any option without LTE
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This..........
Would be even cooler if it was a widget to do this.
But still, how does this save money? If you use the data you're gonna use it. Downloading an e-mail uses the same amount of data no matter how fast you get it.
I am curious though that if this helps save battery if you know you're in an area with spotty coverage...Maybe it won't be hunting for LTE when you know there is no LTE, which could save battery maybe?
I sill have poor performance inside my apartment. So weird. It says 4G and even 4G LTE sometimes but I don't have internet. I just turned on the WiFi ... but still, calls with static (though they work) and my wife never had these issues on her iPhone. Really disappointed but fortunately the issue goes away when I'm actually mobile. I wonder if I switch to a different setting if it will improve indoors or not. --edit-- THIS indoor setting, not all "indoors"
This does not work, guys. It didn't work on the GS2 either. It defaults back to an LTE option every single time. If you are in an HSPA area, you may THINK it is working because your connection remains HSPA, but I assure you that it is not working.
In an LTE area, I stay in LTE, no matter how many times I try to switch to HSPA using this method.
Just set up a HSPA APN and make that the default. Then you will only be on HSPA untill you change it back to the LTE APN
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fielddb said:
Just set up a HSPA APN and make that the default. Then you will only be on HSPA untill you change it back to the LTE APN
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Is there a HowTo on this?
Those sneaky bastards. They are found a way to auto change it back to AT&T default for the GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto selection. No matter what I select it defaults back.
AT&T Got creative on restricting this phone those a**holes.
From my understanding the S4 chipset on the One X is integrated with LTE so there is a lot less power drain that other chipsets with LTE. It might not be possible to turn it off if they're both working on the same radio. Or even if you do manage to turn it off, there might not be as big of a battery performance boost as with other LTE devices.
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This is what I'm getting on my One X in NYC.
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Droidz said:
This is what I'm getting on my One X in NYC.
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that doesn't really help too much. what's your screen on time? i got around 3hrs yesterday. still calibrating my battery though. seems to be lasting me about a day (12hrs +/-) with LTE always on which is great imo.
It seems when I'm in a different area and I get h/h+/3g that my battery drains more than when I'm at home using 4g? Why is that? Or am I just crazy...
It's probably because when you're out and about the phone is searching for a signal. That uses a lot of juice.
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jd1639 said:
It's probably because when you're out and about the phone is searching for a signal. That uses a lot of juice.
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+1, when the phone is not on 4G (LTE) it is constantly looking for 4G, if you are able to change your radio mode to WCDMA via the CM settings (if you are on CM10) theoretically, it should not continue to search for 4G. I don't have the experience to see that this is the case (battery savings)
Oh so the culprit is searching not the signal itself! Ah well thanks guys! I appreciate it!
I've been trying these steps from another post but it won't work with slim bean
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27806326
I'm using CM9 so this may look different.
Bring up the phone dialer
Type *#*#4636#*#*
> Phone Information
> Preferred Network Type
> WCDMA only
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That depends on the radio. ATT radios are RAT locked so that doesn't work. Also USSD codes don't seem to work on AOSP based ROMs.
Thanks to csschmit I spelled it wrong but can't find the post.
I do the toggle from Settings > More > Mobile Networks > Network Mode and change it to GSM/WCDMA and it will force HSPA.
If that doesn't stick, and immediately switches back to LTE, click Network Operators and it may take a long time for the search to complete, if it completes and you don't see AT&T try again over and over until it does. Once you finally see AT&T, click it and it will say "Registered on Network" and the toggle will now work. Even the "use 2g to save battery" will work.
It takes a long time for me to get AT&T to show but you only have to do it once per reboot provided you don't toggle Airplane mode.
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promiseofcake said:
That depends on the radio. ATT radios are RAT locked so that doesn't work. Also USSD codes don't seem to work on AOSP based ROMs.
Thanks to csschmit I spelled it wrong but can't find the post.
I do the toggle from Settings > More > Mobile Networks > Network Mode and change it to GSM/WCDMA and it will force HSPA.
If that doesn't stick, and immediately switches back to LTE, click Network Operators and it may take a long time for the search to complete, if it completes and you don't see AT&T try again over and over until it does. Once you finally see AT&T, click it and it will say "Registered on Network" and the toggle will now work. Even the "use 2g to save battery" will work.
It takes a long time for me to get AT&T to show but you only have to do it once per reboot provided you don't toggle Airplane mode.
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Thanks for the info I will give it a shot
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Thanks for info too! When you check 2G only, is that only edge? Do you get 3g,hspa,hspa+?
In other words what I'm asking is, should I even check the box for 2G? Where i live constantly changes from H toH+ to 4G. Rather just stick with H+ and lower and conserve that battery
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kchen96 said:
Thanks for info too! When you check 2G only, is that only edge? Do you get 3g,hspa,hspa+?
In other words what I'm asking is, should I even check the box for 2G? Where i live constantly changes from H toH+ to 4G. Rather just stick with H+ and lower and conserve that battery
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2g is only edge, you will not get higher speeds when it is checked, and supposedly has the best power savings, you can always have data off until needed which would be the best battery saver