Hi forum.
Just a quick question...
Is there no way to select "2g only" in a mini and mini pro, like there is in the X10i ??
You can set it to "GSM only", if that's what you mean:
Settings -> Wireless Controls -> Mobile Networks -> Network Mode
No the only setting there is in there is:
"Only use 3G-net" with the undertitle "Deactivate GSM network"
And the only option is to check or uncheck this...
There is no option to only use GSM ??
This "GSM only" option i have in my X10i thoug...
Is there any other way to force the X10 mini pro device into only use GSM ??
Perhaps an app of some sort ??
Seems it varies across firmware releases, some don't allow you to turn 3G off, my 3 Australia firmware on my Mini Pro was like this, on the US Generic firmware I can set to GSM only mode happily.
pshdo said:
Hi forum.
Just a quick question...
Is there no way to select "2g only" in a mini and mini pro, like there is in the X10i ??
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Hello you can force mini/pro to use 2g only use *#*#3646#*#*
Er de med 3's software for 3 gør sådan man ikke kun kan bruge 2g men med den kode, så kan du under den første menu telefon vælge i band only 2g
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I have Samsung galaxy ace S5830 and yesterday i took BSNL 2G Sim i want to switch to bsnl 3g for that i called bsnl customer care they said u wil have to do a Rs.5/- recharge and then u will get a confirmation sms and then u will have to recharge by any 3g pack . (Eg:- Rs.400 for 1Gb)
Now i know that For using 3g we must untick the option "Use only 2g network" but all i want to know is when shall i untick that "Use only 2g network" option after getting settings for 3g or after recharging with desired amount of 3g pack???
hi guys,
I am living in area, which have very poor 3G connection, so i am looking for method to limit the arc to use only 2G connection. Is there any application or a way that Arc only use 2G network? SE has somehow changed the default "Mobile Network" in settings, it is only possible to choose "only 3g" but not "only 2g".
I have an unrooted Arc with android 2.3.3.
In the Phone application, dial *#*#4636#*#*
Go to phone settings, and under network type select "GSM only", that should do the trick.
You might want to try "GSM Auto (PRL)", if 3G is indeed very poor, the phone should (in theory) not use it in your area, but it would switch to it when you go to places with better coverage.
This is not the Q&A forum! Or you don't care guys?
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cezarL said:
In the Phone application, dial *#*#4636#*#*
Go to phone settings, and under network type select "GSM only", that should do the trick.
You might want to try "GSM Auto (PRL)", if 3G is indeed very poor, the phone should (in theory) not use it in your area, but it would switch to it when you go to places with better coverage.
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THANK you very much. It works. I cannot thank you enough for this.
datagubben said:
This is not the Q&A forum! Or you don't care guys?
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Sorry, when i made this thread, i thought i had to post it here, because it has something to do with application. But now i think, you are right, i should have posted it in Q&A. It seems that your Arc is branded by "3". I am living in Denmark, my Arc is also "3" branded. They have horrible connection in DK. I think you do not have this poor 3G connection problem, because you might have flashed with the generic rom.
Hello people!
I just got my new RAZR, in Spain it has just been released with Movistar carrier.
Well... The thing is 3G network in Spain is terrible, there is very bad signal even living in the city center.
I can notice that the RAZR's receiver is not as good as other phones, for instance Xperia Play (which hardware is one of the best I have ever seen, sound, camera, signal, and screen are great, not CPU and GPU lol), which got much better wifi and phone signal, but that is not the question.
I can't choose only 2G connection in settings/wireless connections/mobile network/select network it only appears "only 3G (better performance) and "Automatic default", and the signal is always changing between "H" , "3G" and "U" ...
I just want it to connect to GPRS or however it's called, just as I did with my iPhone 3GS which i could turn off 3G and turn on whenever I wanted
Is there any widget, toggle or something yo change between 2G and 3G?
Sorry for my language
No widgets, no apps and no solution?
Extended controls did not work, it just shortcutted to the "mobile network" menu...
EDIT:
Motorola Support confirms in the unlocked factory version exists "Only 2G" option in network settings...
Must be a Movistar customization setting...
¿Does anyone know how to install factory rom?
try typing *#*#4636#*#* and you should be able to choose 2g network
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Or to make it slightly easier, you can download the phone info app from the market and select from a drop down menu
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Hi, I have a xperia mini pro(sk17a) and my problem is that the 3G don't work in my cell phone, I was reading ont the internet and maybe my cell phone doesn't support 850Mz band(I am from Peru and 3G works in 850mz).
Is there any solution? or maybe there is any way(software) that my cell phone can work with 850MZ
Settings - wireless and networks - mobile networks and check if there is 3G chosen. If yes and phone doesn't use it, then maybe no 3g in your area.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Settings - wireless and networks - mobile networks and check if there is 3G chosen. If yes and phone doesn't use it, then maybe no 3g in your area.
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or maybe go to settings>Sony Ericsson>Internet Settings and click accept.
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Izzy Stinson said:
or maybe go to settings>Sony Ericsson>Internet Settings and click accept.
hope i helped
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The question is, if topic starter means internet connection or 3G signal.
Which phone do you have, Sk17i or Sk17a? Both are Xperia Mini Pro, but have different 3G bands. You can check it in Settings - About phone and there is model number.
the problem is that when I activate the enable data in my cell phone(to use the mobile network to connect to internet) I only see the letter "E" that means 2G(Edge) and never appear "3G" or "H"(HSPA), and I Know that the problem is in my cell phone , because I have other cell phone that can connect to 3G without any problem but my xperia mini pro "SK17a" cannot.
for this reason I think that the problem is my cell phone don't support 850 band
I know some samsung galaxy phone have the same probleme ,don't support 850 band , and they can change their modems to make the the cell phone could support 850 band. but I don't find a modem for the sk17a with android 2.3.4.
features of my cell phone
-xperia mini pro sk17a
-network mode wcdma(preferred)/GSM
-android 2.3.4
-baseband version 8X55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-58
-compilation number 4.0.2.A.0.58
-type: AAD-3880104-BV
Someguyfromhell said:
The question is, if topic starter means internet connection or 3G signal.
Which phone do you have, Sk17i or Sk17a? Both are Xperia Mini Pro, but have different 3G bands. You can check it in Settings - About phone and there is model number.
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mine is sk17i
Sk17a supports 3G 850 MHz band, so it has to be another problem.
Settings-Wireless and Networks-Mobile Networks - Mobile operators
Can it find your operator's 3G network? If yes, try to manually register it, just click on it. If not, then your phone cannot find it. My LWW doesn't always connect to 3G, if it isnt strong enough.
I have same problem(sk17a). My other device working 3G.
What the defference between "3G" and "E"DGE?
Just speed only?
Did you find a solution?
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the problem is that when I activate the enable data in my cell phone(to use the mobile network to connect to internet) I only see the letter "E" that means 2G(Edge) and never appear "3G" or "H"(HSPA), and I Know that the problem is in my cell phone , because I have other cell phone that can connect to 3G without any problem but my xperia mini pro "SK17a" cannot.
for this reason I think that the problem is my cell phone don't support 850 band
I know some samsung galaxy phone have the same probleme ,don't support 850 band , and they can change their modems to make the the cell phone could support 850 band. but I don't find a modem for the sk17a with android 2.3.4.
features of my cell phone
-xperia mini pro sk17a
-network mode wcdma(preferred)/GSM
-android 2.3.4
-baseband version 8X55A-AAABQOAZM-203028D-58
-compilation number 4.0.2.A.0.58
-type: AAD-3880104-BV
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Hi, did you find a solution? I have exactly the same situation and I don't know what to do. I really appreciate if you could help me!
I know this is a old thread just wanted to post this link if the problem isn't solved yet,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707269
Flashing sk17i baseband might solve your problem
You might need to fix your APN settings, which are located at Settings- More- Mobile networks- Access Point Names. Google your carrier and APN (for example, "ATT APN"). I came up with a couple of different configurations which I saved in separate APN names and played with them until I figured out what worked best for me. Hope that helps you out.
dave
Since there is a bug in .587 we cant set only 2G because at reboot it's overwritten by system defaults. Changing radio bands will solve this problem.
1. Dial *#*#INFO#*#* (*#*#4636#*#*)
2. Go to 'Phone information'
3. Press menu and select 'Change radio band'
4. Then select AUS2
The phone wont get 3G because other frequency bands.
PS: It works in EU countries 100%. Idk about other regions.
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Hello, this should be interesting but can you give us more informations ?
For example this fix forces the phone only to gms even at reboot ?
Does it affects reception or something else?
thanks
This forces ('restrict') the reception only to 2G bands (GSM)... we are not able to get 3g, until we select the Automatic or EUR band in the info menu... It doesnt change on reboot. Its like limiting the frequencies.
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Thanks you, at the moment I'm on .431 but in that menu I don't find "change radio band" or ASU2, but only the mode ... gsm only, wcdma only, unknow, Cdma auto(PRL) and others like these.
Nothing about an ASU2 setting (I'm in EU, Italy)
Maybe is this only in 0.587 firmware?
Tap on menu button on info about phone screen
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Now I'm on .587 and there is no choice for "AS2U" in phone information, you can only set the type, but of course even here if I set gsm only turns back to wcdma preferred at reboot. Have you got a Sony?
Because in our menu there is no possibility to choiche "oem phone settings", while in Samsung in the same menu maybe yes.
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Now I'm on .587 and there is no choice for "AS2U" in phone information, you can only set the type, but of course even here if I set gsm only turns back to wcdma preferred at reboot. Have you got a Sony?
Because in our menu there is no possibility to choiche "oem phone settings", while in Samsung in the same menu maybe yes.
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Ok, so I found it and seems to work !
I haven't a way to test the network mode, because my sim doens't allow it, but the signal is very strong so I am not in WCDMA.
In settings the phone will show always wcdma preferred also at reboot, but really you are in gsm.
Probably the bug this time is in the baseband so no easily fixable by xda developers, but your way is a very nice workaround!
Good work man ! :good: