Am I really roaming? - General Questions and Answers

I called my friend from my rooted incredible and it said I was roaming. I looked at the settings and it said I wasn't... so is this just an error or am I really roaming because I cannot afford to have roaming charges.
I have verizon coverage, but with my rooted incredible it says sprint on my roaming settings.
Right now my roaming settings are automatic.. other options include sprint only, roam only, and automatic

aaybabychris said:
I called my friend from my rooted incredible and it said I was roaming. I looked at the settings and it said I wasn't... so is this just an error or am I really roaming because I cannot afford to have roaming charges.
I have verizon coverage, but with my rooted incredible it says sprint on my roaming settings.
Right now my roaming settings are automatic.. other options include sprint only, roam only, and automatic
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Well, go to Settings -> Phone status and you will know which network you are connected to.
If the roaming setting is disabled, it should not connect to another network.
Btw, if you provider is Sprint, i would select "Sprint only" just in case.

Alpha120 said:
Well, go to Settings -> Phone status and you will know which network you are connected to.
If the roaming setting is disabled, it should not connect to another network.
Btw, if you provider is Sprint, i would select "Sprint only" just in case.
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I have verizon as my provider

Are you using a modded PRL? Did the rom include a PRL zip?
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Alpha120 said:
Well, go to Settings -> Phone status and you will know which network you are connected to.
If the roaming setting is disabled, it should not connect to another network.
Btw, if you provider is Sprint, i would select "Sprint only" just in case.
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villainhalf said:
Are you using a modded PRL? Did the rom include a PRL zip?
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I'm not sure what you mean by this. this is all new to me

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Help, stuck on roaming.

Downloaded roam control to force myself onto verizon when at work. It is now stuck that way. Phone doesn't display as roaming but my Sid is roaming (0120, my home is 1996).
Contacted developer to ask what I need to do to get back to normal. No response.
Running eb11 with cellular south in mobile
Maybe someone has an idea of where to look to change settings. I'm pretty sure the app modified nam setting and/or hidden dial code settings, but I don't know what. When I turn off data while roaming I still have 3g and still roam on verizon network.
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Not sure if this will help or not but here is a link to a couple of things
to check.
I assume your on a Showcase with cellular south.
Don't know which rom/kernel you have. But here ya go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1028298&highlight=roaming
Cheers!
Woot! Worked, immediately switched to a cell south sid. Got 3g back after reboot. Thanks.
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G2x In Europe

Hey guys!
Going to the States tomorrow, I saw this beast is quite cheap unlocked in Amazon, so I'm currently thinking of buying it.
But just to be 100% sure, is there anything is should take note on? I'm from Denmark which also use GSM and same frequencies (I think).
Thanks in advance!
If it uses the same frequencies, then you should be fine. But take note, the G2x doesn't include the FM Radio.
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I've never in my life used FM radio, so I can live with that
Prozel said:
I've never in my life used FM radio, so I can live with that
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Never used FM radio? Its a new age indeed. Lol
So i bought one, but how come 3G don't work? I have typed in the right APN.
Prozel said:
So i bought one, but how come 3G don't work? I have typed in the right APN.
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Does the g2x support your network 3G frequencies?
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Several web sites say Denmark uses 2100 MHz for 3G. Could check the phone settings under "Wireless and networks/Mobile network settings/Data enabled" and make sure data is enabled. Alos check "Network Mode" to make sure it is not on GSM only.
Both things are as you say, and i'm pretty sure MIUI (a backup) was on it for a short time, but it's doesn't connect, weird.
I'm using mine in Thailand on 2100 so that is not the problem. Almost all European carriers use 2100. Make sure you go to APNs in the Networks settings and enter the correct APN for your carrier, give it a name and save it. Then press the radio button to make the selection green. Are you using Network Enabler? That will screw you up if active the first time you are trying to connect to a new network. If you are using that uninstall it or disable it. Also get a program from the Market called Networks. Use it to make sure the phone internally is not set to 2G only. I had that happen once on a phone and it did not show in the settings menu. With that program you can set it to WCDMA Only or WCDMA Preferred. Here is a link to the program.
https://market.android.com/details?id=de.mangelow.network
Prozel said:
So i bought one, but how come 3G don't work? I have typed in the right APN.
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Did you end up using this in Europe? I'm going in fall for school & plan to travel all over. Are you using a local sim card to use it on their towers? I was thinking of just getting a pre-paid sim card there on my buddies unlocked blackberry, but I'd love to use my G2X if possible!
Thanks!

Possible fix to data connection issues

As with many skyrocket users, there seems to be trouble connecting to the AT&T data network for an extended time. the 4g icon indicates its connected but won't send or receive data unless packet data is disconnected and re enabled. After some hours of research and calls to customer service, I've found what could be a potential fix.
By dialing the ussd code ( *#*#4636#*#*) a menu comes up and gives you the options of
phone information
battery information
Usage statistics
And wifi information.
Under the phone information menu, an option for data network preferences appears at the bottom of the screen. By changing third setting, the connection issues should be solved...
however...
I can't seem to get any of the selections to stay. meaning, are I select my preference and exit, when I return to the screen its at its original setting. I believe it may change and stay if I rout which I haven't due to my phone being an AT&T company phone so if any rooted skyrockets would like to volunteer and test out my theory, we would all be greatly appreciated.
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You are basically disabling the LTE radio (network) but it is temporary (for testing purposes). I think using a non-LTE APN will do the same thing and you can change it back when you are ready. Someone that knows more can correct me if I am wrong.
I used that method originally however I ran into the same issues. I was using the CINGULAR.WAP apn.
If anyone knows of another apn that I can test I would appreciate it
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OK so this is what worked for me
For apn name i put AT&T and for apn type I put just : Phone and left everything else blank and even input the mms setting found online for at&t and that's got me hspa data so far
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yes you have to add the other APNs for this to work. If you only have the PTA APN, it will only lock onto LTE if in a LTE area.
Now if you are rooted and running a ROM where you can change the network within the normal options area, you have to set the APN first then change to H+. It may fail the first time but try it again and eventually it will downshift to H+.
shansmi said:
yes you have to add the other APNs for this to work. If you only have the PTA APN, it will only lock onto LTE if in a LTE area.
Now if you are rooted and running a ROM where you can change the network within the normal options area, you have to set the APN first then change to H+. It may fail the first time but try it again and eventually it will downshift to H+.
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will this method still connect to lte? Not that it matters to me since I don't live in an lte zone but just out of curiosity
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I kept trying my method and it worked. So far no disconnect or data stall outs to report reaching day 3 now
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i m have unlocked skyrocket, currently in india using a 3g/4g sim card. i went through the *#*#INFO#*#* menu and selected "WCDMA Preferred" then i turned radio OFF and ON back again. since then it is set to "WCDMA Preferred" only and i m unable to change it.. Is it because i have only 3g available in india..?? also will I be able to change to "GSM/WCDMA/LTE AUTO" when i come back to United States???
AT&T Samsung Galaxy SII SGT-I727 data issues fixed ...
I broke my old HTC Inspire. I purchased a Samsung Galaxy SII SGH-I727 off of the eBay as a replacement.
When I moved the SIM card over everything was fine, except I had no data, even though I have a valid data plan. I still had wireless at home, but my data plan did not work when out on the street.
I called AT&T, told them the issue, and that I suspected that it had something to do with "LTE". They made some internal changes, which sounded like they activated LTE service for me. Data plan now working perfectly.
ejgallant said:
I broke my old HTC Inspire. I purchased a Samsung Galaxy SII SGH-I727 off of the eBay as a replacement.
When I moved the SIM card over everything was fine, except I had no data, even though I have a valid data plan. I still had wireless at home, but my data plan did not work when out on the street.
I called AT&T, told them the issue, and that I suspected that it had something to do with "LTE". They made some internal changes, which sounded like they activated LTE service for me. Data plan now working perfectly.
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The inspire didn't have lte did it?
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Mobile Network State Disconnected

Hi guys, I have problem with my network connection also my 3g does not work anymore, I was playing with my phone with some secret codes like a ##72786# on my epic 4g touch sprint phone flashed to metro pcs and now I have no 3G service. In the setting menu under network status say Sprint. How can I get my 3g back?. The mobile net. 3G is on and the wifi is off. I need to change the network to metro pcs in the status setting and how can do that? Thanks for your help and sorry for my bad English.
Running ICS OS.
Can you re register your network by scanning network operators? If not you will need to Google APN settings for your network.
hd2legit
jbd123 said:
Can you re register your network by scanning network operators? If not you will need to Google APN settings for your network.
hd2legit
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I don't understand what you said. I'm a nooby in this matter.
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Settings> Mobile Networks> Use Only 2G networks > Swich Off.
You follow this way. You can solve this problem with this way
Secret++ said:
Settings> Mobile Networks> Use Only 2G networks > Swich Off.
You follow this way. You can solve this problem with this way
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Secret...remember I have sprint samsung epic 4g touch flashed to metro pcs with ICS o.s. . I mean that only has in networks setting, "3G data". Do you know any program for change my network from Sprint to Metro Pcs? Thanks for your help.
I'm already fixed my problem , I re- programed my phone, thanks.
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How?
wolf112 said:
I'm already fixed my problem , I re- programed my phone, thanks.
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I was wondering how you fixed the problem, having a similar one myself!

[Q] XT1045 won't connect to LTE

I picked up an XT1045 (Moto G LTE USA) recently from Amazon and had T-Mobile ship me a new micro-SIM, then called them to activate it. I know there are LTE towers around (had customer support tell me as much) but I never see "LTE" in the status bar, always "H" or "H+". Granted, download speeds in San Jose on HSPA+ are pretty fast, but I am wondering if I'm missing something fairly obvious. I have the default LTE APN selected.
I did unlock the phone using the Motorola site and rooted it. Could this interfere with LTE operation somehow ?
rhyang said:
I picked up an XT1045 (Moto G LTE USA) recently from Amazon and had T-Mobile ship me a new micro-SIM, then called them to activate it. I know there are LTE towers around (had customer support tell me as much) but I never see "LTE" in the status bar, always "H" or "H+". Granted, download speeds in San Jose on HSPA+ are pretty fast, but I am wondering if I'm missing something fairly obvious. I have the default LTE APN selected.
I did unlock the phone using the Motorola site and rooted it. Could this interfere with LTE operation somehow ?
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Which APN are you using. You should be on fast.tmobile.com
I have the similar setup (xt1045,unlocked bootloader, rooter, stock 4.4.3 and stock kernel) and don't have any issues. It did take a few hours after first boot. I am in a refarmed area however. Mine defaulted to the lte/fast apn.
a few things:
- tmobo indoors isn't great in all places, so try outside
- if you're on wifi, they downgrade to hspa/3g to save battery, you may not see lte until you get off wifi
- you may be over your monthly 4g cap
to be honest, their hspa+ speeds are same as lte out here anyways
barrmulio said:
- you may be over your monthly 4g cap
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Even if you are over your monthly cap, you still connect to LTE. It just lowers your speeds.
Thanks all for the info. I'm using the T-Mobile APN that came with the phone (fast.t-mobile.com), wifi off, have tried indoors/outdoors.
I'm pretty sure I'm not over my data cap -- my previous phone was a Nexus S and my data usage habits haven't really changed yet
It is a much snappier phone and the HSPA+ and wifi and GPS really are much nicer. I like having the microSD slot too. So I can't really complain too much.
rhyang said:
Thanks all for the info. I'm using the T-Mobile APN that came with the phone (fast.t-mobile.com), wifi off, have tried indoors/outdoors.
I'm pretty sure I'm not over my data cap -- my previous phone was a Nexus S and my data usage habits haven't really changed yet
It is a much snappier phone and the HSPA+ and wifi and GPS really are much nicer. I like having the microSD slot too. So I can't really complain too much.
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Try this:
*#*#4636#*#*
Phone Information
Scroll down and force it to LTE Only
Turn on/off Aeroplane mode if needed.
liveroy said:
Try this:
*#*#4636#*#*
Phone Information
Scroll down and force it to LTE Only
Turn on/off Aeroplane mode if needed.
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Never saw 'Phone information' come up. I'm assuming this would be the same as changing 'bearer' in the APN setting to 'LTE' instead of unspecified (tried that already, it just seems to get no data at all then) ?
Have not had airplane mode on for these tests.
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rhyang said:
Never saw 'Phone information' come up. I'm assuming this would be the same as changing 'bearer' in the APN setting to 'LTE' instead of unspecified (tried that already, it just seems to get no data at all then) ?
Have not had airplane mode on for these tests.
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So when you dial *#*#4636*#*# , what is the first menu on the top?
It's not the same, cos if you set it there, it allows of 3G connections if no LTE available (dunno if you force it from Settings -> More.. -> Mobile Networks -> Network Mode -> LTE ).
The Airoplane mode is just to "relog" to the carrier network , you just cycle through it On->Off
liveroy said:
So when you dial *#*#4636*#*# , what is the first menu on the top?
It's not the same, cos if you set it there, it allows of 3G connections if no LTE available (dunno if you force it from Settings -> More.. -> Mobile Networks -> Network Mode -> LTE ).
The Airoplane mode is just to "relog" to the carrier network , you just cycle through it On->Off
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The last four characters were #*#* in your first reply, and that didn't seem to have any effect at all. When I tried the sequence above and pressed dial, it first said 'USSD code running' and then 'Connection problem or invalid MMI code'.
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rhyang said:
The last four characters were #*#* in your first reply, and that didn't seem to have any effect at all. When I tried the sequence above and pressed dial, it first said 'USSD code running' and then 'Connection problem or invalid MMI code'.
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The correct combination is *#*#4636#*#* and you dont have to press dial after that, the menu should pop-up right after you press the last character.This is not model specific either, it works on all android versions/roms.
liveroy said:
The correct combination is *#*#4636#*#* and you dont have to press dial after that, the menu should pop-up right after you press the last character.This is not model specific either, it works on all android versions/roms.
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Apparently doesn't work on this phone. It's ok, google led me to a couple of apps which appear to do something similar. Thanks for the insight !
Finally got the "LTE" indicator while outside eating lunch near work today. I was amazed that the speedtest.net app reported ~30Mbps down / 20 up. Didn't have to mess with the default T-mobile LTE APN. I guess T-mobile's coverage is just kind of spotty, but maybe the nearby tower was just upgraded or something like that

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