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LTE is back online, please follow steps at the bottom of this post to get everything back in order.
*If you are in a 4G area it is advisable to make sure you switch to eHRPD to avoid bad hand offs between 4G and 3G as well as allowing simultaneous voice without hiccups. I noticed my GPS was not working last night so it is possible eHRPD settings will affect your gps or it could have just been due to the network issues.
As most are aware both the LTE network and eHPRD are down (a special version of 3G for the Thunderbolt only). To get 3G data back you just need to change your settings back to the normal 3G network. Here are the steps:
Dial ##778# and hit send
A pop-up window named EPST will show up giving you 2 choices: View Mode and Edit Mode. Pick: Edit Mode.
Enter the Password: 000000
Go down to Modem Settings and pick “Rev A“
You’ll want to choose enable and click OK, hit the menu button and then press “Commit Modifications.”
Restart your phone and you should see 3G is working
last step (may not be necessary)
dial *#*#4636#*#* go to phone info, then set preferred network type to CDMA auto (PRL)
I hope this helps anyone that is left in the dark by this outage.
If you are running a non-stock dialer or a rom that included a dialer it may prevent you from entering settings. Flash this zip to go back to stock dialer
http://www.mediafire.com/?9yf09ri4t2mip4z
For those that want instructions for after LTE is back on
These 2 steps will put you back on LTE and then put you back on the correct 3G for the Thunderbolt, when its back up.
dial *#*#4636#*#* to get LTE, go to phone info, set preferred network type to CDMA + LTE EvDo auto
Dial ##778# and hit send
A pop-up window named EPST will show up giving you 2 choices: View Mode and Edit Mode. Pick: Edit Mode.
Enter the Password: 000000
Go down to Modem Settings and pick “Rev A“
You’ll want to choose eHRPD and click OK, hit the menu button and then press “Commit Modifications.”
wakestrong said:
As most are aware both the LTE network and eHPRD are down (a special version of 3G for the Thunderbolt only). To get 3G data back you just need to change your settings back to the normal 3G network. Here are the steps:
Dial ##778# and hit send
A pop-up window named EPST will show up giving you 2 choices: View Mode and Edit Mode. Pick: Edit Mode.
Enter the Password: 000000
Go down to Modem Settings and pick “Rev A“
You’ll want to choose eHRPD and click OK, hit the menu button and then press “Commit Modifications.”
I hope this helps anyone that is left in the dark by this outage.
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Isn't this selected by default? I changed it to "enabled" let it reboot, and 3G is back on.
By default we are setup for the eHPRD 3G network on the Thunderbolt because it allows faster switching between 4G and 3G. Since both network features are down you have to switch your settings to the 3G network used by all other Verizon phones.
wakestrong said:
As most are aware both the LTE network and eHPRD are down (a special version of 3G for the Thunderbolt only). To get 3G data back you just need to change your settings back to the normal 3G network. Here are the steps:
Dial ##778# and hit send
A pop-up window named EPST will show up giving you 2 choices: View Mode and Edit Mode. Pick: Edit Mode.
Enter the Password: 000000
Go down to Modem Settings and pick “Rev A“
You’ll want to choose eHRPD and click OK, hit the menu button and then press “Commit Modifications.”
I hope this helps anyone that is left in the dark by this outage.
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eHRPD is the new 3g in thunderbolt I believe you need to select enable.
wakestrong said:
By default we are setup for the eHPRD 3G network on the Thunderbolt because it allows faster switching between 4G and 3G. Since both network features are down you have to switch your settings to the 3G network used by all other Verizon phones.
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so select enabled then correct?
wakestrong said:
By default we are setup for the eHPRD 3G network on the Thunderbolt because it allows faster switching between 4G and 3G. Since both network features are down you have to switch your settings to the 3G network used by all other Verizon phones.
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yea but in your instructions you said select eHPRD, which is already selected.
Yes enable, sorry I was too fast in typing out my instructions and goofed
one more step guys, if you are on auto cdma/lte settings, you might have to go in to
*#*#4636#*#* and select phone info and then select EVDO only to get 3g under preffered network settings.
It would be nice if you could add this to OP wakestrong. I think people in 4g area have cdma/lte auto option enabled so in the phone settings the phone is still trying to pick up the older cdma.
So this has worked for everyone? I tried this earlier with no luck and just did it again with no luck either :/
Nate14 said:
So this has worked for everyone? I tried this earlier with no luck and just did it again with no luck either :/
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No luck for me either. Im good tho. Im home and will be off and home tomorrow so I'll just use wifi until they fix it.
Nate14 said:
So this has worked for everyone? I tried this earlier with no luck and just did it again with no luck either :/
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Look post above. You might have cdma/lte auto enabled under phone info menu so it is still searching for 4g and older 3g.
ITS NKD man Not NDK, lol.
nkd said:
Look post above. You might have cdma/lte auto enabled under phone info menu so it is still searching for 4g and older 3g.
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Just saw, thanks for the tip.
Nate14 said:
Just saw, thanks for the tip.
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technically if you would have waited it would have eventually gone to 3g but might have taken a while, but that option is just an easy way of doing it.
thanks for the tip
nkd said:
ITS NKD man Not NDK, lol.
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lol, you gotta pick on the dyslexic guy huh?
JK
wakestrong said:
lol, you gotta pick on the dyslexic guy huh?
JK
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I cry if someone messes up my screenname, lol.
wakestrong said:
As most are aware both the LTE network and eHPRD are down (a special version of 3G for the Thunderbolt only). To get 3G data back you just need to change your settings back to the normal 3G network. Here are the steps:
Dial ##778# and hit send
A pop-up window named EPST will show up giving you 2 choices: View Mode and Edit Mode. Pick: Edit Mode.
Enter the Password: 000000
Go down to Modem Settings and pick “Rev A“
You’ll want to choose enable and click OK, hit the menu button and then press “Commit Modifications.”
I hope this helps anyone that is left in the dark by this outage.
edit 2 suggested by NKD: one more step guys, if you are on auto cdma/lte settings, you might have to go in to
*#*#4636#*#* and select EVDO only to get 3g.
My thunderbolt worked on auto cdma/lte but this may cause less conflict.
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Thanks a million! It worked. Good night, I was on 1x ever since I flashed the stock rom. I thought for a while it was an error on my part. Talk about bad timing.
I love all the nifty little tricks we find on the internet
Thanks OP.
First the PSN is down for a few days, and now Verizon's new network. Wth?
raider3bravo said:
Thanks a million! It worked. Good night, I was on 1x ever since I flashed the stock rom. I thought for a while it was an error on my part. Talk about bad timing.
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Yea I could see how that would be a stressful situation. Glad it worked out for you.
Gentlemen, how possible to enter to I9305 hidden menu?
MADMAXAKTAU said:
Gentlemen, how possible to enter to I9305 hidden menu?
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What hidden menu? Have you seen it somewhere?
I was not aware there was one!
Hi man , glad to see you
Привет с 4ПДА
as i9000 said:
Hi man , glad to see you
Привет с 4ПДА
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Hello buddy
chippyuk said:
What hidden menu? Have you seen it somewhere?
I was not aware there was one!
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Yes I sow on my Korean SGS3 SHV-210S and in this menu you could change some factory settings fro SMS, GSM settings and etc., for example instruction for Korean SGS3 like here http://people.sarang.net/2963084
*#7285# - Allows you to change USB Mode Settings.
lyriquidperfection said:
*#7285# - Allows you to change USB Mode Settings.
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what about another settings?
lyriquidperfection said:
*#7285# - Allows you to change USB Mode Settings.
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doesnt open nothing for me says Connection problem or invalid MMI
Why do you want to open this special menu? Doesnt the phone work properly in your area?
btemtd said:
doesnt open nothing for me says Connection problem or invalid MMI
Why do you want to open this special menu? Doesnt the phone work properly in your area?
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I want to know just for information, because for example in Korean version SGS3 possible to change setting for network priority and etc. see on picture
Maybe no one knows the codes yet.... It should be set on Automatic, My settings by default are perfect ,switches back and forth from 4g to 3g and the change is very quick, It does not lag or stutter at all. Even if there was a code i would never use it lol, But I guess google is your freind for now
Could this mean there is a hidden setting to just switch between WCDMA and GSM automatically?
I'm not yet in an LTE area so its pointless having the phone try to find an LTE connection. Currently I just have it locked into WCDMA but sometimes 3G reception is patchy and I want it to pick GSM automatically.
Psychav said:
Could this mean there is a hidden setting to just switch between WCDMA and GSM automatically?
I'm not yet in an LTE area so its pointless having the phone try to find an LTE connection. Currently I just have it locked into WCDMA but sometimes 3G reception is patchy and I want it to pick GSM automatically.
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Maybe
Just Leave it In auto mode its not like your hurting the phone, If it receives a 4G signal it will switch if not then it wont, It doesnt waste any battery
The phone has this option in Settings>More settings>Mobile Networks>Network Mode>AUTO MODE (LTE/GSM/WCDMA <<<<<<<<< This is the default setting. It will switch bands depending what the coverage is. LTE being Priority then GSM then WCDMA
I am 90% of the time in a 3G area and I have it in this mode
*#197328640# - almost the same code as the SGS1.
UMTS->Debug Screen->Phone Control->Network Control->Band Selection would be what one would want to lock only into certain bands.
Guys may be this will be useful for somebody.
*#0*# - using this code you could enter to the hidden service menu and test all main phone hardware functions psychically
Hello,
I have a Moto G with Android 4.3 and i want to change the network type preferred, but i didnt found this option, i always used the command *#*#4636#*#* and change to "WCDMA Only" in my old phone (Samsung galaxy y duos, Android 2.3.6).
My data acess always oscillates between 2g and 3g, there is other way to force connection only at 3g ?
Thank you guys
I also wanna know that
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"WCDMA Only" should force it to be 3g only. That's on every phone I've had, and it works.
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pnut22r said:
"WCDMA Only" should force it to be 3g only. That's on every phone I've had, and it works.
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Ok but what we are trying to figure out it's where we can find this option
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Try this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mangelow.network
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pnut22r said:
Try this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mangelow.network
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I tried. I downloaded but I don't know where to go in this app. I can't find the options or the menu to change to wcdma only. Can you please do a dummy tutorial for me?
Seriously I've stared this app for hours and still no clue
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Oh, when you open the app, it's supposed to take you to the menu that you were taking about.
Look and I'm the general or q&a thread, there is another topic about this. Some people are saying theirs are locked from this menu unless they do something else. If I find a link, I'll send it over
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pnut22r said:
Oh, when you open the app, it's supposed to take you to the menu that you were taking about.
Look and I'm the general or q&a thread, there is another topic about this. Some people are saying theirs are locked from this menu unless they do something else. If I find a link, I'll send it over
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Thanks. I'll appreciate it
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Allewar said:
I tried. I downloaded but I don't know where to go in this app. I can't find the options or the menu to change to wcdma only. Can you please do a dummy tutorial for me?
Seriously I've stared this app for hours and still no clue
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Seriously!?
Have you tried to see each option of the app?
I'm gonna try to help you: open the app, there's a menu. The first option should be "Phone Information", tap that.
So you have a lot of information about the radio, your chip, phone number, your provider, cellphone network and more...
Look for the option like "Set prefered network type" (or something like that. I'm trying to imagine how it's written in English, once here I use it in portuguese).
That option is a combobox with a lot of other options to choose. Always use:
"GSM only" (forces to use 2G, saves battery, you can also use that from Android Config Menu)
"WCDMA only" (forces to use 3G, speed up connection, but drains battery)
And "WCDMA prefered" (the phone always try to connect to 3G, but when it's not possible, it gets 2G).
The default option should be "GSM auto (PRL)". Similar to WCDMA prefered, but read this the see difference:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6591742&postcount=2
Be very careful with the other options. CDMA is very different from WCDMA.
CDMA is a different 2G modulation and it's not compatible with GSM neither Moto G.
EvDO is used only in some countries and providers, google to learn about it.
And LTE is 4G connection. I don't know if Moto G radio support that.
Remember: try it in you own risk! I'm not responsable for any connection problems you get. And try not to change nor tap any other option in that menu.
I'm using this app here with any trouble.
Ok, I see this menu, I select my network preferred type but nothing happens...
Am I supposed to do something after select the network type I want?
I mean, the Phone is still changing to 2g...
I'm so frustrated with not being able to force wcdma =/
Problem solved.
Download and install Phone testing from play store.
Thank you guys =]
oogait said:
Problem solved.
Download and install Phone testing from play store.
Thank you guys =]
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How is that I am the only one unable to make it work. I must be very dumb ....
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Allewar said:
How is that I am the only one unable to make it work. I must be very dumb ....
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I am on the same boat. The change I made in (*#*#4636#*#*) - WCDMA prefered - won't save. After each reboot/restart it goes back to GSM PRL.
My G isn't rooted or modified in any way, out of box state with few 3rd party apps.
Maybe is related to APN?
Network mode
HI Friends,
I like to use network preferred mode AUTO (3g/2g),
but from mobile network -> network mode there are only
two option that we can select either "2G" or "3G".
Some days back at first time when I opend this menu
neither of "2G" or "3G" was selected so It was working fine
with by defualt in auto mode.
But once I have selected this option now It is not possible to unselect both
2G as well as 3G and put phone back to auto network select mode.
Can anybody has work around for this.
I tried "Network" app as suggested but not useful for me.
hardikparty said:
HI Friends,
I like to use network preferred mode AUTO (3g/2g),
but from mobile network -> network mode there are only
two option that we can select either "2G" or "3G".
Some days back at first time when I opend this menu
neither of "2G" or "3G" was selected so It was working fine
with by defualt in auto mode.
But once I have selected this option now It is not possible to unselect both
2G as well as 3G and put phone back to auto network select mode.
Can anybody has work around for this.
I tried "Network" app as suggested but not useful for me.
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Download phone testing by diewlandon playstore open app then go phone setting
hardikparty said:
HI Friends,
I like to use network preferred mode AUTO (3g/2g),
but from mobile network -> network mode there are only
two option that we can select either "2G" or "3G".
Some days back at first time when I opend this menu
neither of "2G" or "3G" was selected so It was working fine
with by defualt in auto mode.
But once I have selected this option now It is not possible to unselect both
2G as well as 3G and put phone back to auto network select mode.
Can anybody has work around for this.
I tried "Network" app as suggested but not useful for me.
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In Settings > Apps you can reset app preferences which deselects 2g and 3g, but not sure it makes any difference. You lose any preferences you set for apps...
Thank You
serophia said:
Download phone testing by diewlandon playstore open app then go phone setting
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Thank you very much !!! It is working with me !!!!
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.
Can anyone who has already upgraded a Pixel 6a to A13 tell me if the "Allow 2G" option is still available in Settings-->Networks-->SIMs ?
Some people on twitter are saying that they cannot set 2G as a "preferred" network anymore, not sure what it implies.
The option is still here yes. However, you can't set 2G as the preferred network type.
Try this..
Open Dialer
type :- *#*#4636#*#*
Click on Phone info
Select Preferred Network type & Scroll Down & select "GSM Only"
Thank you guys.
Current situation is bizarre for me. I need 2G working for voice only. My carrier is switching 3G off, and I cannot have VoLTE working (despite the corresponding option being enabled and carrier saying that it should work). Currently, when I make a phone call, the 4G data connection gets disabled and voice travels over 3G or 2G. When the phone call is over, 4G data connection gets back on. Since 3G is being switched off, if 2G suddenly became totally unavailable, I simply couldn't make phone calls anymore.
septimvs80 said:
Thank you guys.
Current situation is bizarre for me. I need 2G working for voice only. My carrier is switching 3G off, and I cannot have VoLTE working (despite the corresponding option being enabled and carrier saying that it should work). Currently, when I make a phone call, the 4G data connection gets disabled and voice travels over 3G or 2G. When the phone call is over, 4G data connection gets back on. Since 3G is being switched off, if 2G suddenly became totally unavailable, I simply couldn't make phone calls anymore.
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I believe you can get a number with Google Voice, and call thru the app. I haven't used it in a while tho.
for toggle option is enable for 3G and 44, in Android 12 was 2G, 3G amd 4G
fix
type :- *#*#4636#*#*
Click on Phone info
Select Preferred Network type & Scroll Down & select "GSM Only"
is working
is any chance for fix this issue ?
htw1 said:
for toggle option is enable for 3G and 44, in Android 12 was 2G, 3G amd 4G
fix
type :- *#*#4636#*#*
Click on Phone info
Select Preferred Network type & Scroll Down & select "GSM Only"
is working
is any chance for fix this issue ?
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Are you not seeing this? Or are we talking about something different?
Yes, indeed.
htw1 said:
Yes, indeed.
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Indeed youre not seeing this option?
ctfrommn said:
Indeed youre not seeing this option?
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After update to Android 13
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htw1 said:
After update to Android 13
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Thats very odd....how did you get to A13?
via OTA, my system said you have new update. Google Pixel 4a
htw1 said:
via OTA, my system said you have new update. Google Pixel 4a
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Well, this is a Pixel 6a thread so not sure if the 4a had other changes. You might check on that forum instead/as well.
This is mine, Pixel 6a with A13
Meloferz said:
This is mine, Pixel 6a with A13
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Very interesting....I just did a full wipe, clean flash to A13. Nothing special and I changed nothing.
ctfrommn said:
Very interesting....I just did a full wipe, clean flash to A13. Nothing special and I changed nothing.
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I think that probably depends on the carrier, because with my other carrier I have this options:
5G appears now, but I just guessing
Meloferz said:
I think that probably depends on the carrier, because with my other carrier I have this options:
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5G appears now, but I just guessing
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Probably, yeah.
CYB3R0ID694 said:
Try this..
Open Dialer
type :- *#*#4636#*#*
Click on Phone info
Select Preferred Network type & Scroll Down & select "GSM Only"
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Any chance of automating this with tasker?
I used "Toggle Network Type" app on earlier android, but not it can't set 2G as preferred type anymore.
Edit: actually it was Automate app that I used, but neither it nor Toggle network type work.
Not sure if you have tried enabling this option in the SIM settings (something to do with the Tensor Security settings as Google deem 2G to be less secure.
MrUrgit said:
Not sure if you have tried enabling this option in the SIM settings (something to do with the Tensor Security settings as Google deem 2G to be less secure.
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I didn't, because I don't have it. I'm actually on a different phone and rom, and just trying to find a workaround, this is the closest thread to my problem that I found on xda. I'm using Samsung S8, and this rom: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/rom-13-crdroid-android-9-x-for-samsung-galaxy-s8-s8-n8.4516883/