I am using wildfire s gsm with android 2.3.7 (rooted) mobile .
my question is that how to toggle between 2g and 3g data connection .
I dont see any options provided in the settings>networks and connections .
I'd like to pay for 2g connection and get 3g speed . this can be done in samsung mobiles as they have option to toggle between 2g & 3g Is this possible in wfs?
can anyone help me ?
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Well guys I am a newbie to the Android world!!
On my earlier Nokia I used to have three options for the Network Mode under the Phone Settings, viz. , Dual Mode, UMTS, GSM. Since in my area the 3G signal is a bit weak I used to select UMTS only, so that the phone doesn't switch over to 2G automatically.
However, in my android device (Samsung GT-I5503) the only option under the Mobile Networks which is anything similar to a Network Mode selection is the Use Only 2G networks checkbox. I believe it disables Dual Mode and allows GSM network only, in the Android device. So Android Gurus and Forum Moderators, do you guys know of any method or software which can select 3G network only!!
Please help me guys as the 3G reception in my network is a bit weak, Android doesn't switch over to 3G!!
Oh and BTW, I'm getting a really good 2G signal. The Signal Bar is 4/4 most of the time!!
@Mods: Could you please change the title of the thread to "How do I select UMTS/WCDMA only, on Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-I5503)?"
my data plan only use 3g (umts) and not 3.5g (hsdpa)... but my android always switch 3g to and looking for hsdpa back and forth and drain battery much faster
when umts change to hspda (icon change from 3g to H) then it use battery power.. in my case i use 3g (umts and not 3.5g or hspda ) data plan only... but android keep searching hspda signal and THIS is when battery used the most (the process) and EVEN when my area have 3.5g covered but because i use 3g only data plan... then the back and forth process (3g<->H) will kep coming and drain my battery fast
so... i look for any kind of workaround so our android keep stay in 3g (umts) and not drain any unnecessary battery power searching for hspda
maybe android "thinks" 3g/umts and 3.5/hspda as the same?? android categorize umts and hspda as one big fat 3G network
i wonder why newer os like android doesnt have this kind of feature in winmo there is an option :
disable hspa = so hspda disabled.. AKA 2G or UMTS only
enable hspa = enabled hspda, hspa, hsupa etc.. AKA 2G, UMTS and HSPDA
is there any tweak/program/widget/application that can enable 3g (umts) only?
i think it is settings>wireless networks> network mode> GSM
if not try *#*#4636#*#*
go to phone information and you can select preferred network type.
If this helps press thanks!
uhh i have tried that before (and choose wcdma only aka 3g only).. and no luck
reason like i sadi before android "thinks" 3g/umts and 3.5/hspda as the same, android categorize umts and hspda as one big fat 3G network...
so 3G in android is umts+hsdpa, while i want umts only
To get 3G UMTS only
Firstly make sure your device is rooted.
Download Root Explorer, if you don't have
Go to your system folder
Mount it as read and write (r/w)
Find Build.prop
Select and Hold it, and the options will appear
Select the open with button
Select the text editor
Scroll down to find ro.ril.hsxpa=1
Change the number to your desire network (0 or 5 = UMTS , 1 = HSDPA only, 2 = HSDPA & HSUPA)
For your case change it to 5 and it should be like this ro.ril.hsxpa=5
Save it
Then reboot
Now it should be running 3G instead of H
This worked for my HTC Desire HD
don't work for me.
In ro.ril.hsxpa=X, I have written x=0 and I'm still leaving a H
Using Xperia Mini Pro (sk17i)
anyone can help me how to change UMTS to HSDPA ?
please help me how to change my MOBILE NETWORK TYPE.
because UMTS is too very SLOW connection. .. . . . . . .
THANKS in ADVANCE !!!!!!!
TTmineTT said:
anyone can help me how to change UMTS to HSDPA ?
please help me how to change my MOBILE NETWORK TYPE.
because UMTS is too very SLOW connection. .. . . . . . .
THANKS in ADVANCE !!!!!!!
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Are you talking about 2G and 3G connection?? Because there is no UMTS in our device.
2G = EDGE/GPRS ( Normal / Slow internet ). Go to settings.. then mobile networks.. select GSM
in Network Preferences.
3G = HSDPA ( Fast internet ). Go to same settings.. select WCDMA network.
For 3G.. talk to your service provider. Check whether your area has 3G coverage.
*#*#4636#*#* find it there
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I buy Unlock Phone Samsung Galaxy s II i727r LTE Rogers from Canada right now iam in India my android version is 4.1.2
When i open Network Mode Its showing me
GSM/HSPA/LTE (Auto connect)
GSM/HSPA (auto connect)
GSM only
HSPA Only
1) When i select any of the above option except "GSM only" its showing me weak network signal only 2 to 3 point instead of 5 and its keep on changing frequently not stable and its shows 4G sign but internet speed is good but weak signal because 4g Won't support in india
2) when i select "GSM only" then its show full signal and its work fine but its show 'e' sign means 2g speed very slow internet speed
3) So i talk with Idea Operator they told you select WCDMA Option but that option is not available so how to bring that option in network mode
so please help me to solve this signal problem with 3g running right now weak signal with 4g
Thanks in advance
Hi
Your observation is true..I have Skyrocket,but the ATT Version,using with BSNL..
My network mode is not exactly the same...so..I have 'WCDMA Preferred'..and using it I get 4G(HSPA)..but with 1 or 2 signal bar at my home...but at some places I get good signal(4G is not avaialbale everywhere).Since I'm not a internet freak,i switched over to 'GSM Only'.in which I get at least 4bars..with good internet connectivity('Edge'!)
India is not truly a 3G place,leave alone 4G..Mind you this is the situation at 'India's so called silion valley'--Bangalore:highfive:
If the Rogers one don't have this,may be FLASH a ATT ROM---I use
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nrvjain said:
I buy Unlock Phone Samsung Galaxy s II i727r LTE Rogers from Canada right now iam in India my android version is 4.1.2
When i open Network Mode Its showing me
GSM/HSPA/LTE (Auto connect)
GSM/HSPA (auto connect)
GSM only
HSPA Only
1) When i select any of the above option except "GSM only" its showing me weak network signal only 2 to 3 point instead of 5 and its keep on changing frequently not stable and its shows 4G sign but internet speed is good but weak signal because 4g Won't support in india
2) when i select "GSM only" then its show full signal and its work fine but its show 'e' sign means 2g speed very slow internet speed
3) So i talk with Idea Operator they told you select WCDMA Option but that option is not available so how to bring that option in network mode
so please help me to solve this signal problem with 3g running right now weak signal with 4g
Thanks in advance
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When ı change my mobile data options, for example ı switch 2g to 3g, they relapse their old. I can't stay 2g or 3g
Please help me
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