Do anyone know of an app to change the priority of which network to use.
I want VOICE - default to most reliable [2g] and only use something else if 2g unavailable [networks in UK are notoriously bad at cell tower hand off on 3g connections resulting is dropping calls while driving on motorways]
I want DATA - default to highest speed, fall back to lower speeds as normal.
My options are 3g only, 2g only, 3g preferred - not ideal
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As the subject states, is there a way to force HSDPA alone on 3G enabled pocket pcs (using Polaris) without it going back to 3G.. a kind of way to keep data request on so that hspda wont go back to standby.
Thanks
I have same problem.
I live in HSPDA supported area, Kaiser gets full H bars etc, but my Kaiser keeps switching between GPRS, 3G and EDGE for some weird reason
Hi Guys,
You can't force your handset to only use HSDPA services. HSDPA will not be enabled until you start a large download or stream services that require higher bandwidth. The BTS (base station covering you) is informed by the controling switch when to give you an HSDPA bearer, this is triggered by your data throughput. If you are not downloading a large file etc then you will not be given an HSDPA channel. This decision is always taken by the RNC (controling switch) and cannot be forced
There are a few reasons why you might switch between 3G/HSDPA/EDGE etc. These are primarily based on RF conditions - if your received signal strength falls below a certain level (decided by the network planners) you will be forced to handover to 2G (generaly a stronger signal if you live on the edge of 3G coverage) Some networks also have load based handover enabled - therefore if you serving BTS is getting highly loaded it will then hand you over to 2G/EDGE and you cannot force this either. You can of cource force you phone to only lock onto the 3G network and ignore 2G, then you will always at least get a 3G bearer but this will not guarantee HSDPA service - this will only be given if you have good enough signal and if you are using enough throughput. Forcing to 3G will of course increase the amount of call drops you have as you will not be able to hop onto another carrier
Sorry guys!!
^^^That's funny, when I was in an HSPA zone with my Fuze the H stayed on all the time... For that reason, I think you must be incorrect. Sitting there doing nothing, transferring data, didn't matter, always showed H when it was available. This happened in Boston, Albany, and NYC... So it's surely not a fluke based on the area. My data usage at the end of the month wasn't ridiculous either, so it wasn't constantly sucking data for any reason.
bumps.. i would like help on this too coz i use my phone for tethering and it always lags coz when the connection stays idle it switches to 3G instead of remaining on HSPDA..
Im not sure if this wud do but u cud try .. open up dialer n dial *#*#4636*#*# -> Phone information scroll down and there's selection of network type .. try WCDMA only?
terry3386 said:
Im not sure if this wud do but u cud try .. open up dialer n dial *#*#4636*#*# -> Phone information scroll down and there's selection of network type .. try WCDMA only?
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it is on that by default
Is possible to change modem software?
matcol said:
Hi Guys,
You can't force your handset to only use HSDPA services. HSDPA will not be enabled until you start a large download or stream services that require higher bandwidth. The BTS (base station covering you) is informed by the controling switch when to give you an HSDPA bearer, this is triggered by your data throughput. If you are not downloading a large file etc then you will not be given an HSDPA channel. This decision is always taken by the RNC (controling switch) and cannot be forced
There are a few reasons why you might switch between 3G/HSDPA/EDGE etc. These are primarily based on RF conditions - if your received signal strength falls below a certain level (decided by the network planners) you will be forced to handover to 2G (generaly a stronger signal if you live on the edge of 3G coverage) Some networks also have load based handover enabled - therefore if you serving BTS is getting highly loaded it will then hand you over to 2G/EDGE and you cannot force this either. You can of cource force you phone to only lock onto the 3G network and ignore 2G, then you will always at least get a 3G bearer but this will not guarantee HSDPA service - this will only be given if you have good enough signal and if you are using enough throughput. Forcing to 3G will of course increase the amount of call drops you have as you will not be able to hop onto another carrier
Sorry guys!!
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am i correct to say that based on your explanation, switching from 3G to HSDPA is cell station controlled and not controllable via our handphone?
There's an option to choose between 3G and EDGE.
How does it affect?
If I don't have 3G activated with my service provider, will selecting 3G in the option make any difference?
Isn't it automatic that whatever you have activated in your plan with your service provider, the same speed you'll get.
It's easy, if you select 3G the phone will use 3G if available otherwise not^^.
If you can't use 3G anyway (due to your provider), try which setting will have the best battery life...
However I never heard of a provider that explicitly sells 3G access. Is it possible that you mean the data (read no mobile internet xD)?
Hi..i owned a Lumia, but a bit frustrated when network keep switching between 3G and 2G.
i just want to stay only in 3G network..
have anyone test the field test by dialling "##3282"?
in there we can change 3G only.
But i didnt know it worked or not..
so far it doesnt change to 2G..
I too used the same test by dialing ##3282. In addition you have to toggle the ENS to OFF position (don't reboot).
When you choose 3G only. It exactly what it means, 3G only, not 4G (LTE) and NOT 2G either. So it will only connect to 3G and hence you are not getting 2G signal.
I wish there was a speed limit setting so we could avoid LTE rather than pure 3G only. Or choose 3G+2G together.
Many of you know that the sore point of this phone is the quality of signal reception. Informing about the mode of action of the baseband, and reading the feedback from users about their various tests, always read from their words unsatisfied a search of a radio version that could improve the reception of the terminal (and thus battery life).
Since I live in a poor signal area on the Vodafone network IT (and no LTE coverage), I thought that perhaps the solution could meet elsewhere. After PimpMyRom installation , under "Device Hidden Menu > Access Hidden Menu > Telephone informations" there is a menù was set to a profile "LTE / GSM auto (PRL)".
By clicking on the drop-down menu, I selected GSM Auto (PRL), then rebooted, and i have greatly improved connectivity to the network.
Below there is a legend about the most important items. Take the test and reported your opinions.
I recommend GSM Auto (PRL) for best battery consumption allowing the automatic signal 2G/3G, preferring to 2G when the 3G signal is weak.
- WCDMA preferred - The GSM phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 3G is favored more.
- GSM only - The GSM phone is capable of using only 2G data communication. When the 2G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
- WCDMA only - The GSM phone is capable of using only 3G data communication. When the 3G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
- GSM auto (PRL) - The GSM phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 2G is favored more. This one is a bit confusing to me since PRL is associated mostly with CDMA technology and not GSM technology.
- CDMA auto (PRL) - The CDMA phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 2G is favored more.
- CDMA only - The CDMA phone is capable of using only 2G data communication. When the 2G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
- EvDo only - The CDMA phone is capable of using only 3G data communication. When the 3G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
- GSM/CDMA auto (PRL) - Some phones are equipped with both GSM and CDMA capabilities.
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Many of you know that the sore point of this phone is the quality of signal reception. Informing about the mode of action of the baseband, and reading the feedback from users about their various tests, always read from their words unsatisfied a search of a radio version that could improve the reception of the terminal (and thus battery life).
Since I live in a poor signal area on the Vodafone network IT (and no LTE coverage), I thought that perhaps the solution could meet elsewhere. After PimpMyRom installation , under "Device Hidden Menu > Access Hidden Menu > Telephone informations" there is a menù was set to a profile "LTE / GSM auto (PRL)".
By clicking on the drop-down menu, I selected GSM Auto (PRL), then rebooted, and i have greatly improved connectivity to the network.
Below there is a legend about the most important items. Take the test and reported your opinions.
I recommend GSM Auto (PRL) for best battery consumption allowing the automatic signal 2G/3G, preferring to 2G when the 3G signal is weak.
- WCDMA preferred - The GSM phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 3G is favored more.
- GSM only - The GSM phone is capable of using only 2G data communication. When the 2G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
- WCDMA only - The GSM phone is capable of using only 3G data communication. When the 3G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
- GSM auto (PRL) - The GSM phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 2G is favored more. This one is a bit confusing to me since PRL is associated mostly with CDMA technology and not GSM technology.
- CDMA auto (PRL) - The CDMA phone is capable of using both 2G and 3G data communication and when signal strength is low 2G is favored more.
- CDMA only - The CDMA phone is capable of using only 2G data communication. When the 2G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
- EvDo only - The CDMA phone is capable of using only 3G data communication. When the 3G signal is too low you get nothing at all.
- GSM/CDMA auto (PRL) - Some phones are equipped with both GSM and CDMA capabilities.
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Thanks for the information
Zakoket2012 said:
Thanks for the information
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Don't quote OP please
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thanks but i set GSM Auto (PRL) and after reboot again change to WCDMA preferred
Seyaru said:
thanks but i set GSM Auto (PRL) and after reboot again change to WCDMA preferred
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the same problem with me .
Seyaru said:
thanks but i set GSM Auto (PRL) and after reboot again change to WCDMA preferred
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mrgold2505 said:
the same problem with me .
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What ROM are you using? i'm on GE 4.3 slim and this setting stay on GSM Auto (PRL) without switch.
devilpera64 said:
What ROM are you using? i'm on GE 4.3 slim and this setting stay on GSM Auto (PRL) without switch.
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I use Wanam 2.0 for I9500
Hi, i`m on SlimRom 4.3 Beta 4
Everytime i try to change my Phone Profile to GSM Auto or something else in the List it crashes and says:
The Process: com.android.phone was quitted.
Any Suggestions what to do?
The LTE is draining my Battery like Hell!
n6n43hix said:
Hi, i`m on SlimRom 4.3 Beta 4
Everytime i try to change my Phone Profile to GSM Auto or something else in the List it crashes and says:
The Process: com.android.phone was quitted.
Any Suggestions what to do?
The LTE is draining my Battery like Hell!
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It's strange because is a System related setting that can be changed without problems...maybe in your case this parameter is linked to something other. In my case all went ok only selecting other profile (i discovered that if you select "2G only" into telephone settings, this string change to GSM Only). So my suspicious is related to a linkage to some other driver that won't make you possible to change it.
We have to investigate. However my battery drain seems lowered combined with "Wifi tx power" + "iwconfig" file used for reduce Wifi signal power to 11dB. Other small things and Jelly pure ROM 4.3 will be perfect for daily drainage use
Hi
My office has bad signal and as a result my signal drops out quite often. When I put it on 2g the signal is a lot more stable. The issue is that I have to manually change it which is annoying. Is it possible to adjust the threshold that the phone drops to 2g when there is one bar instead of there is no signal at all?
I have an app called widgetsoid and I use the data widget to change to 2g manually when I have wifi as calls are much clearer on 2g.
I change it to 4g only when I need data.