I'd like the option... for battery life and signal issues. Probably the only thing I don't like about the atrix. Hopefully someone can come up with a mod, or if there's one out there fill me in?
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jstrayy said:
I'd like the option... for battery life and signal issues. Probably the only thing I don't like about the atrix. Hopefully someone can come up with a mod, or if there's one out there fill me in?
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There already was in Froyo. Settings>Wireless and Network>Mobile Network>Select Network
If you want it more accessible, you can download Extended Controls from the Market and use a widget. One of the possible toggles is 2g>3g>4g toggle.
Viamonte said:
There already was in Froyo. Settings>Wireless and Network>Mobile Network>Select Network
If you want it more accessible, you can download Extended Controls from the Market and use a widget. One of the possible toggles is 2g>3g>4g toggle.
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Those options were greyed out on froyo and they're also greyed on gingerbread.
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Viamonte said:
There already was in Froyo. Settings>Wireless and Network>Mobile Network>Select Network
If you want it more accessible, you can download Extended Controls from the Market and use a widget. One of the possible toggles is 2g>3g>4g toggle.
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And you can't toggle 3G and 4G on GSM carriers... it's basically the same thing. Same signal used for 3G is now our "4G"
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Just found this, figured it would help
1)Go to dialer
2)Dial *#*#4636#*#*
3)Select Phone Information
4)Scroll down and change preferred network type from "GSM auto (PRL)" to "GSM only"
To change back, just change the setting back to the GSM Audo. Bit of a PITA compared to Froyo, but it works as far as I can tell.
Jotokun said:
Just found this, figured it would help
1)Go to dialer
2)Dial *#*#4636#*#*
3)Select Phone Information
4)Scroll down and change preferred network type from "GSM auto (PRL)" to "GSM only"
To change back, just change the setting back to the GSM Audo. Bit of a PITA compared to Froyo, but it works as far as I can tell.
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Yea that's too much lol. Motorola and att should have implemented it but whatever, thanks anyway
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If you are with AT&T like me, you have 2G (the new 4G) all the time!
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CaelanT said:
If you are with AT&T like me, you have 2G (the new 4G) all the time!
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Lol I actually have good signal all the time. Just some buildings block it out so I would like the option to toggle edge whenever needed...... like every other phone out there
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think there is yet a widget that will toggle LTE on and off with one click. I'm not asking for one, I'm curious about what makes this difficult to do. I'm sure if it were a simple thing someone would have done it already.
There is one already. Don't know where it's at.
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My mistake, thanks.
ddgarcia05 said:
There is one already. Don't know where it's at.
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I have not heard of one, do you remember where you saw a 4G toggle widget for the TBolt at?
ddgarcia05 said:
There is one already. Don't know where it's at.
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I have not heard of one, do you remember where you saw a 4G toggle widget for the TBolt at?
jj3699 said:
I have not heard of one, do you remember where you saw a 4G toggle widget for the TBolt at?
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AndIRC made one: https://market.android.com/details?id=net.andirc.lteonfoff
It's called LTE OnOFF TeamAndIRC.
nerozehl said:
AndIRC made one: https://market.android.com/details?id=net.andirc.lteonfoff
It's called LTE OnOFF TeamAndIRC.
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That definitely isnt a toggle widget, its just a shortcut to the phone info.
mbh87 said:
That definitely isnt a toggle widget, its just a shortcut to the phone info.
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Ack. You're certainly right. My apologies. But I suppose that app would be better than nothing at all!
mbh87 said:
That definitely isnt a toggle widget, its just a shortcut to the phone info.
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+1 but nerozehl thanks anyway
I don't know what u guys r talk n bout it absolutely is a toggle u can choose to: turn off radio completely or set to auto or 3g only or 3g/4g or 4g only or even 1x. It's pretty great. Much more than JUST info.
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I don't know what u guys r talk n bout it absolutely is a toggle: turn off radio completely or to 3g only or 3g/4g or 4g only or even 1x. It's pretty great. Much more than JUST info
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You are missing the keyword, WIDGET, as you can place it on your homescreen and toggle it without going into the settings.
Like I said, its def. not a widget. Crap, that would be more convenient. I'll try to pay more attn.
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There is one included on power widget add-on 4 virusROM but its only 4g on-off not 3g/4g n I couldn't get it to turn back on but must be a way. Definately turned off tho. Or do u mean for 3g/4g?
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I meant one that will toggle between 4G and 3G, I haven't seen a widget that will do a one touch switch between 4G and 3G.
I was wondering this too. Is there some limitation to it? Did htc not include an api to switch 4G on and off? I believe there's WIMAX 4G widgets and tasker can turn WIMAX 4G on and off, what's different about LTE? The fact that WIMAX is a wifi standard while LTE is is GSM and verizon 3G is cdma?
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I was wondering this too. Is there some limitation to it? Did htc not include an api to switch 4G on and off? I believe there's WIMAX 4G widgets and tasker can turn WIMAX 4G on and off, what's different about LTE? The fact that WIMAX is a wifi standard while LTE is is GSM and verizon 3G is cdma?
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No they did not because there is no reason to.
Sprint uses 4G more like a hotspot. You enable it, it searches for a 4G signal then connects you to one. If it doesn't find one it gets re disabled.
On our phones, the phone is constantly searching for a 4G signal so when you go to a 3G zone from 4G it automatically switches. I understand you guys are probably worried about battery life which does take a hit from using this in that case you are kind of SOL until someone finds something.
Set your phone to CDMA Auto (PRL) seems to use less battery, and connects to LTE when available with no issues. Found that tip here in one of the forum posts. I'm rooted, but still running stock. Waiting for Inherits from Chingy.
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Gingeritis. Autocorrect fail.
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I'm working on a widget for it. I found the file/java class it calls to you when switch between lte/auto (inside settings.apk after you decompile it). Just need to code a simple widget interface button for it and toggle between LTE and EVDO. I have finals this week, but at worse, I'll have time this weekend.
I've never made a widget before, but it gives me a chance to learn by making one that's useful. Learn by experience is the best kind of learning imho
ILMF said:
Set your phone to CDMA Auto (PRL) seems to use less battery, and connects to LTE when available with no issues. Found that tip here in one of the forum posts. I'm rooted, but still running stock. Waiting for Inherits from Chingy.
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This is incorrect.
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Oklahoma delenda est
Download Any Cut from the market and make a shortcut. Choose "Activity" and scroll down to Phone Info, pick that. Voilà!
"GSM Only" is 2g, "GSM Auto (PRL)" will prefer 3g where available. You don't need 3g unless you're using the data connection, it eats the battery away.
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Great tip, thank you
Vangelis13 said:
Download Any Cut from the market and make a shortcut. Choose "Activity" and scroll down to Phone Info, pick that. Voilà!
"GSM Only" is 2g, "GSM Auto (PRL)" will prefer 3g where available. You don't need 3g unless you're using the data connection, it eats the battery away.
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changing mine from Auto to Only will not stick... any suggestions?
Bakano said:
changing mine from Auto to Only will not stick... any suggestions?
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That does randomly happen, I think if you try to use data after longer inactivity (after you were using Wifi for example), it might revert to 3g. Certainly after a reboot though, the standard option seems to be Auto.
Easy enough to change with the shortcut though!
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That does randomly happen, I think if you try to use data after longer inactivity (after you were using Wifi for example), it might revert to 3g. Certainly after a reboot though, the standard option seems to be Auto.
Easy enough to change with the shortcut though!
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but I'm talking about IMMEDIATELY after i make the change, exit out, and open it back up... it's back on Auto
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but I'm talking about IMMEDIATELY after i make the change, exit out, and open it back up... it's back on Auto
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No clue. I choose "GSM only" and it sticks there..
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Bakano said:
but I'm talking about IMMEDIATELY after i make the change, exit out, and open it back up... it's back on Auto
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I have the same problem, I am not on AT&T though, I am on bell
Edit: It's actually working now... I have reset my phone since I last tried, as I was having a different issue... however I don't think bell offers 2G???... at least not on my phone, because I get no service... There is a feature built into the phone that allows me to choose if I want "auto", "2G", or "3G"... and when I change it to "2G" same thing happens, no service... not able to call/text (not just no data as would be expected)
Woa, guys! I read somewhere (here on XDA) that there's basically no 2g anymore in Canada, that would be the reason..?
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Yeah, that's most likely it, oh well, I guess I am going to have to suffer through always having data hahaha... My battery life is good enough for me anyways!
It isn't that much of an issue if you always get a full 3g signal, you need to be changing to 2g when you're in areas with bad reception. Either way though, I never use 3g unless I need a fast data connection.
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hey, I'm using atrix4g AT&T in indonesia, & i'm using any cut to switch between 2g/3g.
I made "phone info" short cut, but unfortunately i touched the "USA Band" option.
And now i'm not uble to use any of indonesia band.
Could u help me to get back my atrix like previous? I can't make a phone call or texting..
I'm sorry if i have a bad english.. Thanks before.
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hey, I'm using atrix4g AT&T in indonesia, & i'm using any cut to switch between 2g/3g.
I made "phone info" short cut, but unfortunately i touched the "USA Band" option.
And now i'm not uble to use any of indonesia band.
Could u help me to get back my atrix like previous? I can't make a phone call or texting..
I'm sorry if i have a bad english.. Thanks before.
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Ooow, I'm afraid I don't know the answer to that. Did you try to do a factory reset?
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Ooow, I'm afraid I don't know the answer to that. Did you try to do a factory reset?
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thanks for respond. Yes, I already did the factory reset. But still nothing happen. Or should I go for unlock the phone?
elias.parasini said:
thanks for respond. Yes, I already did the factory reset. But still nothing happen. Or should I go for unlock the phone?
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You have an AT&T Atrix and haven't sim-inlocked it yet?
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You have an AT&T Atrix and haven't sim-inlocked it yet?
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I bought it in unlocked condition. But I got 'accident' while using the "AnyCut" application. I touched the "USA Band" (the only option) while selecting radio band. And now I can't get any of indonesia band.
elias.parasini said:
I bought it in unlocked condition. But I got 'accident' while using the "AnyCut" application. I touched the "USA Band" (the only option) while selecting radio band. And now I can't get any of indonesia band.
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You should probably flash the 1.2.6 SBF and bring it back to its original state
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You should probably flash the 1.2.6 SBF and bring it back to its original state
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Hmmm.. I try it first.. But if i buy the unlock code, will it work? I see some seller in the internet..
Full proven method for Atrix can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14494826&postcount=24
Vangelis13 said:
Download Any Cut from the market and make a shortcut. Choose "Activity" and scroll down to Phone Info, pick that. Voilà!
"GSM Only" is 2g, "GSM Auto (PRL)" will prefer 3g where available. You don't need 3g unless you're using the data connection, it eats the battery away.
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When I hit GSM Only to switch to 2G it doesn't change it still stays on 3G. Any help?
Chubby_Skunk said:
When I hit GSM Only to switch to 2G it doesn't change it still stays on 3G. Any help?
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Strange, mine does. Try rebooting and setting it on GSM again after that.
Every time I try to make a call I get that, and my signal shows no bars with a X is there a setting I have to change to get my network back? using Cm7
*#*#4636#*#*
Change your setting to CDMA auto in the phone information menu.
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Jo_795 said:
Every time I try to make a call I get that, and my signal shows no bars with a X is there a setting I have to change to get my network back? using Cm7
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If your rooted use roam control.
I have two bars intill I answer the phone. Then Click. Great signal roaming.
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Do you think that the APN settings might have something to do with it? Maybe you will wana look into that
rbeavers said:
If your rooted use roam control.
I have two bars intill I answer the phone. Then Click. Great signal roaming.
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Can you post a link to this? I looked on the market and can't find it
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I am always on wifi so I don't need LTE, 4G, HSPA or 3G.... is there any way I can force 2G or edge only on an AT&T locked Galaxy Note i717? I've looked all over the forums and people say go into the menu and select that option, but it doesn't work. Same with apps, don't work. I've read flashing a different modem will enable that option to work, but won't I need an unlocked phone to do so?
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Why in the world would you want to do that. Why go to 2G? Why not just turn the data off
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Justinfedor said:
Why in the world would you want to do that. Why go to 2G? Why not just turn the data off
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Well like I said I'm on wifi all day and don't need LTE killing my battery for no reason. And, so I can still send or receive pictures.
LTE/Data is automatically disabled when you connect to wifi. No need to do anything. It will turn itself on automatically to receive/send mms.
c6comp said:
LTE/Data is automatically disabled when you connect to wifi. No need to do anything. It will turn itself on automatically to receive/send mms.
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100% truth
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Im guess the op really meant to say how to turn it off when not using wifi?
otherwise, like you guys mentioned, it turns off automatcially when wifi connects
and 2G still exists?
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LTE/Data is automatically disabled when you connect to wifi. No need to do anything. It will turn itself on automatically to receive/send mms.
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So by forcing 2G I'm not going to see any battery improvement since it's automatically turned off since I'm always on wifi?
mazdamiata210 said:
So by forcing 2G I'm not going to see any battery improvement since it's automatically turned off since I'm always on wifi?
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...yes.
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...yes.
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I find that very hard to believe since on my iPhone forcing Edge gave me almost 3 times my battery life.
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I find that very hard to believe since on my iPhone forcing Edge gave me almost 3 times my battery life.
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That is Apple's "innovation" for you right there. This is Android. Android turns off cellular data when on wifi and only turns it on when needed for MMS.
You notice how when on wifi you don't see a 4g icon? Send an mms and you will see it pop up long enough for the message to be sent and then disappear.
That is your phone automatically enabling/disabling cellular data when needed/not needed.
Ok, well to get this back on track I'd like to force 2G or even 3G no matter what. Any solution for me?
Dial *#*#4636#*#* and hit phone information. Scroll down and in the drop down list and choose GSM Only. Reboot.
c6comp said:
Dial *#*#4636#*#* and hit phone information. Scroll down and in the drop down list and choose GSM Only. Reboot.
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There's no option for GSM only.
mazdamiata210 said:
So by forcing 2G I'm not going to see any battery improvement since it's automatically turned off since I'm always on wifi?
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Nope. Even on wifi, say If you're sending or receiving MMS it will use your data (4G or LTE). Also, unless you have it turned on while the phone is asleep, your phone will switch back to 4G for downloading or synchronize data. 2G takes longer to download information because of he slower speed which causes the phone to drain battery because the phone would still be downloading the data.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
-iOS = inspiring Outdated Software
SKyRocKeting727 said:
Nope. Even on wifi, say If you're sending or receiving MMS it will use your data (4G or LTE). Also, unless you have it turned on while the phone is asleep, your phone will switch back to 4G for downloading or synchronize data. 2G takes longer to download information because of he slower speed which causes the phone to drain battery because the phone would still be downloading the data.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
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Ok well I want it to do that via 2G
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There's no option for GSM only.
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Thats a lie. You hit phone information and scroll down. Click the dropbox and it says gsm only.
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Justinfedor said:
Thats a lie. You hit phone information and scroll down. Click the dropbox and it says gsm only.
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K... if you say so...
http://db.tt/4TwHJqew
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K... if you say so...
http://db.tt/4TwHJqew
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Looks like when you root and rom your phone you cant have that option. If your not in an lte area then choose lte/gsm auto. That should force u on 2G if no lte in area
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Looks like when you root and rom your phone you cant have that option. If your not in an lte area then choose lte/gsm auto. That should force u on 2G if no lte in area
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I can't select anything except for LTE/GSM/CMDA auto. If I pick anything else it reverts back to that.
I've been using android phones since the g1 and I was always able to force 2g in setting on cyanogen but since I got my gnote set up I can't force it to 2g ibjave tryed different ics and jb roms but no luck it will just go dark for a min then nothing and stay on 4g
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The modem is restricted so you can't change the bands. It's set to switch to the best signal.
The idea of using 2G to save battery consumption is a wives tale. There isn't any difference anymore.
I would hope that's the only reason to want to switch to 2G!
But yeah, with current technology 3G/4G is no longer a battery killer like it once was. Especially on our state of the art awesome Galaxy Notes!
I do not agree with this entirely, because at college I only get 2g all the time! ANd my battery never gets below 75% when I am home it bounces from 3g/4g and even sometimes to 2g I live in a weird area lol...And my battery gets down to 30-35% when I am home doing the same things.....
The modem in the phone is on or off, and it doesn't downshift if it has to run on a lower band. It's like a light bulb -- on or off.
Don't take my word for it, google the topic and you can read what the engineers say.
You can't do the same things with 2G and 4G networks (at least not without pulling your hair out).
I must disagree with you, 2G and 4G switch is available in international GNote. So there is a way to swtch it. And if i am in zone of low 3/4G signal zone, it always switch to 2-3-4 G, so it also make the battery drain faster. In HOX AT&T there is a command you can dial some code and get into menu for switching Bands. There should be somthing like this in Note also.
There is a dial code for this modem but it is a restricted menu. You can't make a selection on it.
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Option 3
Option 1, 4 or 5
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Option 3
Option 1, 4 or 5
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Tryed that but got this:
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There is a selection to use only 2G networks on my note. Its on the 2nd page of the mobile settings.
RAT restriced device...
No manual switch feature exists for the ATT note....
It's a network restriction, and can't be disabled...g
gregsarg said:
RAT restriced device...No manual switch feature exists for the ATT note....It's a network restriction, and can't be disabled...g
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I have the option on my Note to force it to 2G
sholsten said:
I have the option on my Note to force it to 2G
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Yeah I have the option but try to hit it
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Yeah I have the option but try to hit it
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Ok. I see now what your talking about. I wish I'd tried it. It doesn't do diddly squat.
Yeah i have gave up on it doesn't look like there is a way
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To get the option, you would need Samsung modem software and be able to edit the file and unrestrict the band selector. That is something that has never been leaked, unfortunately.
ranger captain is right, so...
this is what I did:
root
flash T-Mobile modem
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not sure if you are using att straight talk though.
mannc7 said:
this is what I did:
root
flash T-Mobile modem
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not sure if you are using att straight talk though.
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That's actually a solution for this OP who wants 2G on Straight Talk network. If he follows your instructions, because of the hardware, all he will be able to get is EDGE connection for data.