I'm on T-mobile in the US, went from 33R stock to 38R and now my signal strength is significantly worse, phone in exact same position/location. Anybody else having similar problems?
dimdizo said:
I'm on T-mobile in the US, went from 33R stock to 38R and now my signal strength is significantly worse, phone in exact same position/location. Anybody else having similar problems?
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The OTA didn't include the modem file so it is irrelevant to the update.
It really have many variables which can influence the signal strength. Take it easy, dude. It won't influence your phone call or sms .
correct me if wrong.
Radio in XNPH38R is the same.
Go into dialer > dial in *#*#4636#*#* > Phone information > Set preferred network > make sure its on LTE/GSM (auto) and not TD-WCDMA etc.
Should help
zephiK said:
Radio in XNPH38R is the same.
Go into dialer > dial in *#*#4636#*#* > Phone information > Set preferred network > make sure its on LTE/GSM (auto) and not TD-WCDMA etc.
Should help
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Thanks! That fixed it, my settings were reset when I flashed the update and cleared system/data/cache.
zephiK said:
Radio in XNPH38R is the same.
Go into dialer > dial in *#*#4636#*#* > Phone information > Set preferred network > make sure its on LTE/GSM (auto) and not TD-WCDMA etc.
Should help
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Zephik, do you know if that setting will"stick" after a reboot? I've done that before it's back to TD-WCDMA ect.
Birdsfan said:
Zephik, do you know if that setting will"stick" after a reboot? I've done that before it's back to TD-WCDMA ect.
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It would appear that it didn't. I just checked myself and it went back to td. Probably going back to custom rom once it's updated, some custom roms remove td as a listing.
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If rooted https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/4g-lte-issues-build-prop-edits-fixed-it.57071/
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Issues w/ Preferred Network Type
Sometimes but not always, when i set it to a particular preference, it doesn't stick. Sometimes i do WCDMA only but 1 minute later, i go back in and it's reverted back to GSM/CDMA auto (PRL) default....Anyone having this issue?
There is a different menu that controls the radio on the NS.
I am not sure how you get to it through the dialer.
Download Anycut from the market.
In Anycut Add a new shortcut to "testing" which is under "activity".
Open "testing" and you should be able to to elect the band type. this one does stick
Done.
Testing just brings you to the wireless/networks screen which only has lock to 2g
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WCDMA only = 3G. Using a shortcut to Testing instead of *#*#4636#*#* did stick after rebooting. Thanks for the tip clubtech.
whats the difference between:
GSM auto and GSM/CDMA auto? Shouldn't we just have it on GSM since tmobile doesn't have cdma?
unknown.soul said:
WCDMA only = 3G. Using a shortcut to Testing instead of *#*#4636#*#* did stick after rebooting. Thanks for the tip clubtech.
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Testing just brings me to the network settings screen. What setting did you get to?
hah2110 said:
Testing just brings me to the network settings screen. What setting did you get to?
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Phone info. In Anycut there is also a shortcut for it. Look in Activities / Phone info.
Anycut works for me...but I noticed that with WCDMA only, sometimes I do get 3G on top, but the bars go from green to grey. I end up reverting to default GSM/CDMA.
If you call *#*#4636#*#*
And go to the Phone Information ...
Can you set the preferred network type to WCDMA preferred?
Because, I cant ...
As soon as I set to WCDMA preferred, closed, and re-check, it will be back to GSM/CDMA auto PRL
Both modes are more or less the same, but auto PRL will prefer EDGA on low signal.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=688492
Yes it can. I noticed the same issue when I first got the phone but now on custom rom it stays on the wcdma preferred but still resets after a reboot. Wcdma only stays after reboot.
Ah, you use custom ROM.
But, I am using stock ROM ...
jerrycycle said:
Yes it can. I noticed the same issue when I first got the phone but now on custom rom it stays on the wcdma preferred but still resets after a reboot. Wcdma only stays after reboot.
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jerrycycle said:
Yes it can. I noticed the same issue when I first got the phone but now on custom rom it stays on the wcdma preferred but still resets after a reboot. Wcdma only stays after reboot.
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Hey are you still on CM7Alpha2? Coz I am using this and mine can't set to WCDMA preferred permanently, it still reverts to the PRL.
Can't get it to stick on mine either. Stock rooted phone. Tried using anycut as someone else recommended, still won't stick.
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Same here, preferred won't stick, so I just changed it to WCDMA only. You have to reenter your SMSC number after that though.
sonnysekhon said:
Same here, preferred won't stick, so I just changed it to WCDMA only. You have to reenter your SMSC number after that though.
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i don't need to do that, it works when i set it to WCDMA only, and it stays
I tried to edit the build.prop as discussed in other threads
# Default network type
# 0 => WCDMA Preferred.
# 1 => GSM Only.
ro.telephony.default_network = 1
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but ro.telephony.default_network wasn't in my build.prop and adding it as a line didn't seem to do anything for me, at least it didn't help with the dropdown in the phone information screen.
derfasaurus said:
I tried to edit the build.prop as discussed in other threads
but ro.telephony.default_network wasn't in my build.prop and adding it as a line didn't seem to do anything for me, at least it didn't help with the dropdown in the phone information screen.
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Same problem here.........
Did you get any issue updating SMSC?
I spent some times this morning because I accidently changed the SMSC via *#*#4636#*#*
And I could not change it back!
Every time, I got error "Update Error".
No matter what I put there:
+3112345678
+31 12345678
003112345678
3112345678
At the end, I used my old Windows Mobile, and changed the SMSC there.
It works
sonnysekhon said:
Same here, preferred won't stick, so I just changed it to WCDMA only. You have to reenter your SMSC number after that though.
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The number to enter there is not the phone number. Its a modified version of it, I had to load another sim card fro the same operator and refresh then copy down the number to update it back to my sim card!
Yeah, and that's the problem. In Windows Mobile, I just enter the phone number of the SMSC.
SMSC is usually a phone number.
I checked with my provider (Vodafone NL) and it is a phone number.
If it is not on Android, then I don't know what it is
I read on Nokia (Symbian), the SMSC can be entered as phone number as well.
Probably Android is not using standard format for SMSC? At least on the user interface (to update).
ykphuah said:
The number to enter there is not the phone number. Its a modified version of it, I had to load another sim card fro the same operator and refresh then copy down the number to update it back to my sim card!
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Anyone else have the problem of not being able to receive text messages while roaming? I'm in an area where I am constantly switching back and forth between not-roaming and roaming and I only seem to get texts when I am on T-mobile's towers. Any thoughts or comments? Thanks
Did you select in messaging app settings to receive messages while roaming?
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mt3g said:
Did you select in messaging app settings to receive messages while roaming?
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Yes I did. Isn't that only for mms and not SMS though? The only roaming setting is under the mms section
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Yes, as far as I know, it's only for MMS, because you are supposed to receive SMS anytime when you have a network.
1- Did you flash a new rom recently? If so, I'd suggest you to reflash the rom and try again.
2- You could try to go under your carrier settings and choose manually your carrier.
3- If it doesn't work, contact your carrier's technical support to see if it could be something that is disabled in your account regarding roaming.
kevint27 said:
Yes, as far as I know, it's only for MMS, because you are supposed to receive SMS anytime when you have a network.
1- Did you flash a new rom recently? If so, I'd suggest you to reflash the rom and try again.
2- You could try to go under your carrier settings and choose manually your carrier.
3- If it doesn't work, contact your carrier's technical support to see if it could be something that is disabled in your account regarding roaming.
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I have flashed most of the roms for this phone and it seems to do it regardless of the rom. What are the carrier settings that you are talking about?
ctowne said:
I have flashed most of the roms for this phone and it seems to do it regardless of the rom. What are the carrier settings that you are talking about?
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Under Wireless & network settings > Mobile network settings > Network operators. You could try to play with these settings (mobile network settings) to see if it works one way or another. Now, if you tried several roms and it still doesn't work, it may be a hardware problem or a network problem (T-Mobile). I would try to fix it with the settings first, and if the problem persists, call tech support.
kevint27 said:
Under Wireless & network settings > Mobile network settings > Network operators. You could try to play with these settings (mobile network settings) to see if it works one way or another. Now, if you tried several roms and it still doesn't work, it may be a hardware problem or a network problem (T-Mobile). I would try to fix it with the settings first, and if the problem persists, call tech support.
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Ok, I have played with those settings. I just wasn't sure which ones you were talking about originally. The kicker is I'm in an area (Orono, ME) where I am constantly switching between T-mobile and USA Unicel (roaming) and if I set those Network Operator settings to just T-mobile then I get service in certain areas and then nothing in others. I guess I'll just have to try customer support unless someone can come up with another possible solution.
I was messing around with my phone and somehow I messed up my radio setting or phone info settings. I am now unable to make or receive phone calls. My phone is stuck on LTE only in the phone info settings (*#*#4636#*#*). If I change it from LTE only to perhaps LTE/GSM or LTE/GSM/CDMA it would work for awhile and I would be able to make and receive calls but if I restart the phone it goes right back to LTE only.
I am trying to avoid resetting my whole phone.
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TolaSkamp said:
I was messing around with my phone and somehow I messed up my radio setting or phone info settings. I am now unable to make or receive phone calls. My phone is stuck on LTE only in the phone info settings (*#*#4636#*#*). If I change it from LTE only to perhaps LTE/GSM or LTE/GSM/CDMA it would work for awhile and I would be able to make and receive calls but if I restart the phone it goes right back to LTE only.
I am trying to avoid resetting my whole phone.
Thanks
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I guess you found the solution? I am stuck in a similar situation, can use your help!
Taimur Akmal said:
I guess you found the solution? I am stuck in a similar situation, can use your help!
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I think I remedied this problem for myself...
Went to the Phone Info screen (#*#*4636*#*# -> Phone information)
Hit the overflow button. Selected Set Radio Band. Selected the appropriate band (depends on your area)
Disabled data (from the same overflow menu), then enabled. It picked up LTE/GSM only. After restart, the setting stuck.
Good luck
hi team " how to turn on radio " in phone info settings *#*#4636#*#* menu
Is
Hi,
Where in settings can I find Network modes............. like GSM........... GSM + WCDMA etc?
Hoping to hear from you.
Thanks.
Go to dialer
Dial in *#*#4636#*#*
Phone information
Select Preferred Network
..... there u go.
zephiK said:
Go to dialer
Dial in *#*#4636#*#*
Phone information
Select Preferred Network
..... there u go.
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You are one genius. Thanks.
Posting screen shots, but get disconnected the provider or if am connected don't get 3G?
Any suggestions?
Regards!
Micheal1122 said:
You are one genius. Thanks.
Posting screen shots, but get disconnected the provider or if am connected don't get 3G?
Any suggestions?
Regards!
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Well I don't use that menu, I use the one in settings > mobile networks > preferred network type
And i'm not sure what your disconnection issue is.
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Another screen capture for your expert views.
Thanks.
teh roxxorz said:
Well I don't use that menu, I use the one in settings > mobile networks > preferred network type
And i'm not sure what your disconnection issue is.
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Thanks but I don't get this settings > mobile networks > preferred network ??
Micheal1122 said:
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Another screen capture for your expert views.
Thanks.
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It should be LTE/GSM auto
zephiK said:
Go to dialer
Dial in *#*#4636#*#*
Phone information
Select Preferred Network
..... there u go.
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I tweeted you.
Care to talk to me for 5 mins on Skype?
Thanks.
zephiK said:
It should be LTE/GSM auto
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How do I do that?
Thanks.
Micheal1122 said:
How do I do that?
Thanks.
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Where it says 'WCDMA Preferred' tap that, as it has the arrow, and the LTE/GSM option should be there.
teh roxxorz said:
Where it says 'WCDMA Preferred' tap that, as it has the arrow, and the LTE/GSM option should be there.
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I put LTE/GSM auto (PRL), But when I close the screen and reopen typing the code get: Unknown.............but at least is connecting with full signals but no 3G icon?
Thanks.
Micheal1122 said:
I put LTE/GSM auto (PRL), But when I close the screen and reopen typing the code get: Unknown.............but at least is connecting with full signals but no 3G icon?
Thanks.
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I would try using data and see what happens; you may need to reboot. Try that first.
teh roxxorz said:
I would try using data and see what happens; you may need to reboot. Try that first.
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After I put LTE/GSM and performed a reboot now I see TD-SDMA, GSM/WCDMA......??
I don't see data.......where can I find that?
Thanks.
Micheal1122 said:
After I put LTE/GSM and performed a reboot now I see TD-SDMA, GSM/WCDMA......??
I don't see data.......where can I find that?
Thanks.
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You don't see anything for LTE/GSM?
And what i meant about using data is try to use your signal data, like in maps, the internet, etc, and see if it connects.
teh roxxorz said:
You don't see anything for LTE/GSM?
And what i meant about using data is try to use your signal data, like in maps, the internet, etc, and see if it connects.
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No results using data/signal for maps etc, displays error unable to connect, occasionally does get connected a for some time only.........OR on and off connectivity .....unstable.
With Color OS no issues, only when flashed to others like CM 11S or Madi.........
Thanks.
Micheal1122 said:
No results using data/signal for maps etc, displays error unable to connect, occasionally does get connected a for some time only.........OR on and off connectivity .....unstable.
With Color OS no issues, only when flashed to others like CM 11S or Madi.........
Thanks.
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I was washing my dishes and it occurred to me that you said you had the chinese version: That doesn't have the bands that support LTE here in the states, so you are most likely wasting your time on that.
Additionally, the reason why the data probably works on the colorOs rom is cause the APNs are different, which will default to the 2/3G network. You many have to change your APN values in the other roms.
I am running Android 5.0.1 on my Nexus 5 and my carrier is Sprint. I need to change my APN settings, but I can't seem to find them. All the posts I find say to go to, " Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names", but those are instructions for previous versions of Android. I have not been able to find the location in Android 5. Any help would be much appreciated.
Tentacular261 said:
I am running Android 5.0.1 on my Nexus 5 and my carrier is Sprint. I need to change my APN settings, but I can't seem to find them. All the posts I find say to go to, " Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names", but those are instructions for previous versions of Android. I have not been able to find the location in Android 5. Any help would be much appreciated.
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I'm Running Android 5.0.1 too and my access point settings are under Settings > More > Mobile networks > Access point names? How far are you able to get by following those instructions?
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I'm Running Android 5.0.1 too and my access point settings are under Settings > More > Mobile networks > Access point names? How far are you able to get by following those instructions?
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I don't have the mobile networks option.
I've attached a picture of my "more" option.
UltimateAnas said:
I'm Running Android 5.0.1 too and my access point settings are under Settings > More > Mobile networks > Access point names? How far are you able to get by following those instructions?
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Here's my cellular networks option
Tentacular261 said:
I am running Android 5.0.1 on my Nexus 5 and my carrier is Sprint. I need to change my APN settings, but I can't seem to find them. All the posts I find say to go to, " Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names", but those are instructions for previous versions of Android. I have not been able to find the location in Android 5. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Go in to the "secret dialer" menu. Open your dialer and type *#*#46363#*#*, go to "Phone Information", and scroll down. There'll be a menu labled "Set preferred network type". Your phone is CDMA and mine is GSM, so the options might be different than what I see. Just choose the one with the most options (with LTE of course). Wait several moments and see if you've got a data connection.
EDIT: I just noticed in your pictures that you're connected to WiFi. Maybe the APN settings don't show up unless you're connected through cellular data? They show up on mine when connected to WiFi, but one phone is a Samsung running 4.2.2, and the other is a Nexus 4 running a custom 4.4.4 ROM, so that could be different from stock Lollipop.
Dumb question perhaps, but are you sure you didn't accidentally toggle your data off?
Planterz said:
Go in to the "secret dialer" menu. Open your dialer and type *#*#46363#*#*, go to "Phone Information", and scroll down. There'll be a menu labled "Set preferred network type". Your phone is CDMA and mine is GSM, so the options might be different than what I see. Just choose the one with the most options (with LTE of course). Wait several moments and see if you've got a data connection.
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*#*#46363#*#* didn't work for me. When I finished typing it, the number just disappeared.
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Tentacular261 said:
Here's my cellular networks option
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What is under the carrier settings option?
UltimateAnas said:
What is under the carrier settings option?
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Update profile and update PRL. Neither of these options actually work.
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Tentacular261 said:
Update profile and update PRL. Neither of these options actually work.
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Hmm, that seems strange, would it be possible for you to change ROM to a custom, and then see if you could access network settings? If not then maybe try a simple factory reset?
UltimateAnas said:
Hmm, that seems strange, would it be possible for you to change ROM to a custom, and then see if you could access network settings? If not then maybe try a simple factory reset?
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I'll give it a shot. It'll have to be later tonight or tomorrow though. I'll post the results then.
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I've changed to stock android 4.4.4 and the menu is the same.
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Tentacular261 said:
I'll give it a shot. It'll have to be later tonight or tomorrow though. I'll post the results then.
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Yeah that sounds good. Best of luck!