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I just got my gsm hero, its on T-Mobile. It doesn't receive 3g. I've tried every Rom imaginable, updated the radio, I still just don't receive 3g. Help?
Edit: forgot to mention, edge and WiFi and everything else work flawlessly.
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Anybody?
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Have you enabled the only use 2g network box?
If not, i think it is because that your coverage simply isn't good enough.
I do not have that box checked, and I know for a fact my service is good enough, my Touch Pro 2 and G1 both get like 4 bars of 3G everywhere in my house.. lol.
Could it have something to do with my APN(s)?
Do you by any chance get a "H" signal most of the time?
__HM__ said:
I just got my gsm hero, its on T-Mobile. It doesn't receive 3g. I've tried every Rom imaginable, updated the radio, I still just don't receive 3g. Help?
Edit: forgot to mention, edge and WiFi and everything else work flawlessly.
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dude!! I had the exact same problem with o2! (a generic handset, not branded). I left o2 for tmobile and i get 3g on it.
by the way, i heard of many people having problems with the t-mobile branded hero with 3g.(dunno if yours is tmobile branded or just on tmobile). Its a hardware issue apparently, so no fixes i dont think if it is that
btdag said:
Do you by any chance get a "H" signal most of the time?
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What do you mean by that? I get EDGE 100% of the time, if thats what you're asking.
and as for a t-mobile branded Hero, there isnt one of those here in the states. this guy's an import.
On the top bar what symbol do you see?
E = Edge
G = 2G
3G = 3G
H = HSPRS (or something) - this is the fastest signal level, its like 3.5G essentially
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Could it have something to do with my APN(s)?
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That's a good question. Sorry I don't have the answer.
Does anyone else know?
Hi; i have update to 2.1 but 3G now working now.
How can i resolve it?
you probably flashed your phone with e10i software when your phone is e10a...
or either that you dont have 3G turned on
I'm really confused about whether e10a can receive 3G or not with e10i flash. Some say yes..some say no and I really dont want edge only. It seems like it works for X10a with X10i flash.
I have e10a, i flashed with 2.1 for e10i, and obviously i lost 3g, because 3g bands are not the same. If you want 3g again u will need to downgrade to 1.6, if that's possible
aplqq said:
I have e10a, i flashed with 2.1 for e10i, and obviously i lost 3g, because 3g bands are not the same. If you want 3g again u will need to downgrade to 1.6, if that's possible
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Anyone have 2.1 e10a generic?
i have hsdpa and edge.....but not 3g......is that normal or possible?
http://www.android-hilfe.de/motorola-milestone/25594-3g-vs-hsdpa-genauer-unterschied.html#post287462
2G = GPRS
2.5G = EDGE
3G = UMTS
3.5G = HSDPA/HSUPA
3G=7,2 Mbit/s <-> 3.5G=14,6 Mbit/s
is x10 faster since the 2.1 update ????
I'm using x10 mini android 2.1 now. How can I reinstall the 3G inside my phone? sorry for my bad english
2.1 is much better.
The only issue is that i lost 3G and would like to get it on again.....suggestions?
yeah same with me too..how to get my 3G back for my phone?
if you have a e10a you need to update with e10a firmware
mine is x10 mini and I already update to e10 firmware
3g
Apparently people with the e10a model who flashed with e10i rom have lost 3g ( big x10 doesnt have that problem), but some people report to have hsdpa.
Can anyone with an e10a with 2.1 (e10i rom) make a report on download speed?
A program that works well is tubemate as it connects to the fast servers of youtube and shows the download speed.
Regards
yes please. It would be much appreciated to have the connection speed of 2.1 here
Did e10a folks have HSDPA before 2.1?
I have never seen an H on my e10a with at&t in nyc(of course this could be crappy at&t).
Im still on 1.6 i was just wondering if I would suddenly start seeing H ability when if ever there is an e10a release of 2.1 (not willing to give up 3G for the e10i version)
If you don't want to lose 3g, wait until an e10a firmware is released. I'm currently stuck on edge until someone uploads a u20a fw.
I think (not sure, though) 1.6 only displays 3g even if you were on HSDPA.
I actually "lost"my 3G but got the H that i did never see before upgrading......so i really don't know what happened if it's just a matter of loosing 3G or just get report on hsdpa. H connection is quick but not always available so quite often i'm on E.
I can only get 'G', not 3G on my mini pro (u20i) since updating to 2.1
Anyone got any suggestion about this one?
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I can only get 'G', not 3G on my mini pro (u20i) since updating to 2.1
Anyone got any suggestion about this one?
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I guess it is GPRS. Someone has posted the "letter list" in somewhere.
I am in the same boat. I only get GPRS with the u20i 2.1 UK Generic ROM.
I am using Vodafone...and in a heavy 3G area..never had a problem with it before the update.. and HSPDA is also on my towers..as i used to get it with my HERO and Desire.
I updated my 10a and got everything working. Edge and hsdpa work flawlessly but just noticed that if there is no hsdpa available, i only get edge, no 3G. I read that others had same issue but how can be possible to have H but not 3G? And in any case, is there a way to solve the problem and have 3G working?
Cheers
I already updated my x10a but it changes to x10i... and i dont have 3g or hdspa... what is the firmware that do you use?
I used e10a FW.....and i guess you used the same.
BTW: maybe you don't have hsdpa because you don't have coverage.....do you have EDGE?
yes, i have edge, but how i can confirm if i have hdspa??, anyway... in the phone information it's appear lika e10i.... i used the the firmware posted by bin4ary with the flashtool....
hsdpa depends of area; now where i am there is no hsdpa so i've got only E.
I flashed same way as yours with bin4ry tool and FW.
then if I have HSDPA, I have no 3g?
Because before my xperia flash, it could use 3G.
Hsdpa is just a faster version of 3g. I think all that's changed is that 1.6 just always reported "3g" whereas now 2.1 tells you when it's getting "H" bandwidth
So, from slowest to fastest it's:
G: GPRS : ~40k/s
E: EDGE : ~200k/s
3G: UTMS : ~384k/s
H: HSDPA : Faster! ( meg/s depending on your network)
Anyways, if in your country you need to use american's 3g bands, then you cant connect to 3g with a e10i firmware. You will need to wait for a 2.1 e10a firm to recover 3g bands.
Im in the same situation
uhm.....as far as i have hsdpa i think i'll stuck on 10i; i'm able to make perfect calls with sip client even with edge so i guess i'm not going into reflash and reinstall all my apps....
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uhm.....as far as i have hsdpa i think i'll stuck on 10i; i'm able to make perfect calls with sip client even with edge so i guess i'm not going into reflash and reinstall all my apps....
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Which Sip/voip app do you use? I can't decide between Sipdroid and 3CX..
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Which Sip/voip app do you use? I can't decide between Sipdroid and 3CX..
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i tested both but didn't like sipdroid and 3cx crashes quite often. Now i'm using csipsimple and i think it's the best and most responsive.
im on at&t 2.1 rom i cleaned it out, now i want to see if i can get the H symble like with custom roms, i heard someone say have to edit the prop file or something but not sure how so im asking
My stock 2.1 SE firmware always had H? What do mean your trying to get H on your phone to get it to work?
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i mean on custom roms would show H on stock roms all i see is 3g
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i mean on custom roms would show H on stock roms all i see is 3g
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You should be getting H on stock 2.1. not just custom ROMS. I do get H on stock.
I wish I could help you out but I have never heard if that issue before. Or seen it posted. If I do come across it, I will send it your way
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I think it depends on .xml values and .png icons.
On some versions there are specified values of Mobile Internet Signal and which icon to show on each case.
So to make things clear let's imagine a hypothetical Mobile internet signal scale from 1 to 10 where 1 being the weakest and 10 the strongest signal you can find (G - 4G).
On some ROMs (aka Stock 1.6) there may be this connection between values and icons:
Code:
ICON STRENGTH_SCALE
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G 1-4
2G 4-5
3G 5-6
E 6-8
H 8-9 (if I recall correctly this icon actually DOES NOT exist on 1.6)
4G 9-10
Now on another ROM this connection between icons and signal values might be different (or some icons might not exist at all) , let's say stock 2.1:
Code:
ICON STRENGTH_SCALE
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G 1-4
2G 4-4.5
3G 4.5-5.5
E 5.5-6
H 6-8.5
4G 8.5-10
So let's say you have a signal that flactuates in an average value of about (hypothetical) 5.5
As you can see on the above examples in this value on 1.6 you would get a 3G icon whereas on 2.1 you would get an E and in some cases (0.5 above) an H.
In short, png statusbar icons do NOT always correspond to the actuall values beacause values DO change from ROM to ROM! Just look at the overall download and upload speed feeling.
Disclaimer Note: All the above theory is *NOT* verified anywhere by anyone. I've done only some theming myself and I'm *NOT* even a dev. So all the above are just assumptions to why you are having this problem. Every single value and ROM refference is also 100% hypothetical to make you understand my point.
Regards,
mr_element.
youre lucky then, because its known that everyone on at&t BUT iphone users are the butt of at&t,s joke they hobble the speed of anything but the iphone. custom roms get around it
leo5111 said:
im on at&t 2.1 rom i cleaned it out, now i want to see if i can get the H symble like with custom roms, i heard someone say have to edit the prop file or something but not sure how so im asking
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The att roms do not have H and are only UMTS signal. You must switch to a generic to not be a second class customer on ATT.
IN the X10 general section is a thread on how to flash 2.1 on a att phone. It still applies to you. I have two x10's and both use the firmware in that thread. If you look for my comments in there you will also find the tweaks to get iphone equivalent speeds as well as correct the NTP_SERVER and dual touch settings.
I would post a link but it's hard from this tapatalk app. Sorry.figured out a way. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
[Guide] AT&T X10a Upgrade from 1.6 to 2.1, root, optimize(enable JIT), xRecovery
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i switched to 2.1 generic for some reason all tweaked it seems quicker then the at&t 2.1 all tweaked go figure
The AT&T 2.1 with 65 bb is slower (show 3G symbol) than the global generic 2.1 with 54bb (shows H symbol). However with Stan S. tweaks it is almost as fast for downloads even though it is 3G in my area. ATT 65 bb has much much better battery life, better reception (I live in a spotty area and reception has improved or it is because Stan S. tweaks to the buildprop), and is smoother than the Global generic 54 bb imo. If the 2.1 Global generic with 65 bb gets released I will switch to to that or just wait for 2.3 to get released.
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i switched to 2.1 generic for some reason all tweaked it seems quicker then the at&t 2.1 all tweaked go figure
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yes, it's not a bad rom. I answered your PM. But I see you moved on to a generic.
It says UMTS or HSPA in the settings/about phone/status page? If its the HSPA, then don't worry, it's just a display icon if the tweaks give you the same speed.
In older SE firmware for older phones, ATT didn't like to put "H" in the status bar but it was really "H" when it showed 3G. But with the iPhone and some of the other phones proclaiming fast speeds, ATT didn't list the X10 as having HSPA data rates. A ATT service guy I talked to once, said that it was for our own good, as the iPhones were on a different subnet of the network and this kept us from getting bogged down in their traffic. Since I knew that wasn't true, I just smiled.
There is a android.cingular.com for the access points, but why use what the iphone people don't use it..
Hey all, i thought i would start a thread about an issue that many canadians seem to have with the GS2, it seems to have been beat to death but there is no actual solution.
Im currently using the GS2 with Telus, its a wcdma/3G/H/H+ carrier using the frequency 1900 mostly and 850 at times on the cdma network, i used so far KG3-KG6 i placed them in that order because KG6 is the latest i tried and has proven to give me better coverage but its still really bad..
I can connect to data but only outdoors or only when the reception is full bars, if i start to lose any bars there goes my data connection and i can no longuer use any services data/sms/mms/calls i literaly cant do anything..
This is a big issue as i know for a fact that you dont need a data connection to send sms. but it seems the galaxy s2 under the current modem firmware im using KG6 wont allow me to unless im on full data coverage...
My question is this, what is the best modem firmware to use according to the frequencies that i meantioned earlier 1900/850 WCDMA i dont mind using another country's modem as long as they are oriented towards the same frequencies that i need
My phone came from Korea and i know they use 2100/900 could that be the issue? Is my hardware oriented towards that? At this point anything could help and please feel free to post thanks
SL.
What is the model # of your phone?
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GT-I9100 thats my model
im using
PDA: I9100XXKG6
PHONE: I9100XXKG6
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Hmm, I'm a SGS2 owner on TELUS as well and haven't had any problems so far, besides the GPS Lock Time which most people seem to complain about. It takes about 1 minute for the GPS to lock for me, but my data is fine. No dropped calls or sms problems here. My download speed as I checked last was at 8.31 Mbps down and about 2 Mbps up.
But again, having horrible GPS issues. Wish I could figure that one out
Sobai can u post your results to *#1234#
so i can compare my settings to yours.
I'm using KG6 on Rogers network and don't have fantastic reception either. For most situations it holds calls -- but buildings with lots of concrete I lose the signal completely. It's as if I'm not truly on the 850 band ... my G1 had the same problem until I flashed a Bell-specific modem, that solved the problem. I guess we'll have to wait until Bell launches the G2 here, we'll be able to swipe the modem again.
i have an imported gs2 that i am using on rogers and it doesnt drop calls, but i have had times in the past when it would show 3g but not download any data. once i turned airplane mode on and off data would work fine again. the best radio for me has been the kf2 modem in terms of not having the data stalling issue. i find that even if i show no bars of strength i can still download data with no issue.
if you are on telus i would make sure so set the wireless settings to 3g only so the phone doesnt try to look for a 2g signal.
KG2 on a Bell SGS2 on Rogers/Fido network in Vancouver.
GPS locks in seconds. no dropped calls. H+ all the time, never once saw a 3G symbol. no data dropouts.
over 7Mbps down on this network with the SGS2, when i had 1/3rd the speeds an HTC Desire. great reception in my office downtown, my apartment, everywhere i've been so far.
KG2 (not the stock canadian though), in Montreal on the Virgin/Bell network. So far no complaints on the data. Since I started messing w/ the firmware however, the connection is on 3G when idle and only switches to H+ when actually in use. From what i've been reading many people have been noticing this when flashing over the stock Canadian firmware.
On the other hand however, the GPS has been having a hard time establishing a lock (whereas it used to be quite speedy and precise before I flashed). Won`t be able to test whether this is a firmware problem untill the stock Canadian is released by Samsung.
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Wow guys I appreciate the feedback I thought I was the only one with this issue! I will definitely give kf2 a try right now and I'll also download the 3G only data app and give it a try and I'll get back to u guys with some feedback. Thanks again
Btw I'm using, touch x 3.2 rom that has kg5 on and I did notice a little improvement in the reception but the data connectivity is still very spotty so I'll give kf2 a try but so far kg5 modem is definitely the best one I seen so far to use on telus. Btw anyone trying to use the galaxy s2 on fido, I was never able to get 3G at all to work I was stuck on edge.
hondaguy said:
i have an imported gs2 that i am using on rogers and it doesnt drop calls, but i have had times in the past when it would show 3g but not download any data. once i turned airplane mode on and off data would work fine again. the best radio for me has been the kf2 modem in terms of not having the data stalling issue. i find that even if i show no bars of strength i can still download data with no issue.
if you are on telus i would make sure so set the wireless settings to 3g only so the phone doesnt try to look for a 2g signal.
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Do you know how I would be able to set it up so that it stays locked on 3G? I tried the *#301279# trick and disabling hsdpa and hsupa with revision 99 but to no avail. Even if it shows full bars and 3G I still get no data connection and also I can't send or receive texts unless there is a data connection for some reason, have you guys had this issue??
sashpimp said:
Do you know how I would be able to set it up so that it stays locked on 3G? I tried the *#301279# trick and disabling hsdpa and hsupa with revision 99 but to no avail. Even if it shows full bars and 3G I still get no data connection and also I can't send or receive texts unless there is a data connection for some reason, have you guys had this issue??
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i have never needed to mess around with that menu. you should be able to go to
settings
wireless network
mobile networks
network mode
select wcdma only
that will lock it to 3 only. if you keep having issues you might get a new sim card from telus as that might be causing you some issues
Do you have your apn configured properly for your provider? If it isnt your data definitely work. Other then that I havent had these issues in edmonton on kg6 or maybe I just dont know what to expect reception wise. I do notice it hops from 3G to hspa to hspa+ a lot so i switched to only 3g. If anyone finds anything that improves that or reception though I would be interested
Sobai said:
Hmm, I'm a SGS2 owner on TELUS as well and haven't had any problems so far, besides the GPS Lock Time which most people seem to complain about. It takes about 1 minute for the GPS to lock for me, but my data is fine. No dropped calls or sms problems here. My download speed as I checked last was at 8.31 Mbps down and about 2 Mbps up.
But again, having horrible GPS issues. Wish I could figure that one out
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Can u post what Rom u are currently using and modem ?
sashpimp said:
Can u post what Rom u are currently using and modem ?
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This information would be great because I am also experiencing spotty data connectivity (browser loads data, stalls, resumes centuries later) which results in severe crappy data speeds of 0.8mbps down and 0.07mbps up (done on in-browser speakeasy test and speedtest.net app.
Running VillianRom 2.4.2 on Bell's I9100M over Telus Network
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nk_blu said:
This information would be great because I am also experiencing spotty data connectivity (browser loads data, stalls, resumes centuries later) which results in severe crappy data speeds of 0.8mbps down and 0.07mbps up (done on in-browser speakeasy test and speedtest.net app.
Running VillianRom 2.4.2 on Bell's I9100M over Telus Network
PDA: I9100XXKG6
PHONE: I9100XXKG3
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I wish there was a way to extract the modem.bin file from the bell sgs2 this way we could simply distibute it around. Someone should root their phone, install cwm4 and make a backup and we could simply pass the backup around so we could all have the modem
Bell modem has already been posted to the forum.
sashpimp said:
I wish there was a way to extract the modem.bin file from the bell sgs2 this way we could simply distibute it around. Someone should root their phone, install cwm4 and make a backup and we could simply pass the backup around so we could all have the modem
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Or flash KG6, KH1, whichever modem you please.
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