I live in backwoods western KY where there is no 4G as of yet. I want to know how I would go about setting it to use 3G only. I am running Saurom 7.1 and have the option in my network settings for LTE or HSPA or GSM, but it won't stick when I select any of these. I've tried dialing *#2236* or whatever and the RAT is locked. I've tried flashing a rogers modem via CWM to unlock the RAT and it made my phone unusable, freezing up whenever I clicked anything on the home screen and rebooting itself after a few minutes.
Someone help me out here?
4g and 3g will be the same unless you have lte. I usually disable data unless I need to use the internet or send/receive mms messages. Calls and texts still come through fine but you'll want to switch from 3g to 2g (edge).
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I too would like to drop the data speed when I'm not actively using LTE. I've tried using this apn:
Name: AT&T
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: leave blank
Port: leave blank
Username:[email protected]
Password:CINGULAR1
Server: leave blank
MMSC:*http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
MMS Port: 80
MCC:310
MNC:410
APN Type: leave blank
Unfortunately, the connection will change back 4G LTE shortly after you select this apn. I'm rooted, stock and unlocked.
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Also want to lower data speed to save battery
Has any one figured out how to control the GSM radio the way we used to be able to do on older phones and limit data speed to 3G or EDGE only?
I need data on all the time but I do not need fast data. I need the battery instead.
Setting my NOTE to EDGE or even edge only would be ideal.
Thank you very much
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So--went to AT&T today to get data plan for my Tab 10.1. They played with the thing for an hour and told me that the tablet was probably an "overseas" tablet and would not recognize their SIM card.
Called people I got it from (vendor with Amazon in NYC) who assured me that all I needed was the proper APN settings. Been searching net all day and tried about 5 versions with no joy.
Does anybody here have their Tab 10.1 set up with AT&T? AT&T told me that since they don't sell that model they are unsure of settings. I can get the thing to work with WIFI and settings for EDGE.
Any help is appreciated.
Solved!! No 3g connection on tab 10.1
trophyman said:
So--went to AT&T today to get data plan for my Tab 10.1. They played with the thing for an hour and told me that the tablet was probably an "overseas" tablet and would not recognize their SIM card.
Called people I got it from (vendor with Amazon in NYC) who assured me that all I needed was the proper APN settings. Been searching net all day and tried about 5 versions with no joy.
Does anybody here have their Tab 10.1 set up with AT&T? AT&T told me that since they don't sell that model they are unsure of settings. I can get the thing to work with WIFI and settings for EDGE.
Any help is appreciated.
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OK---After extensive internet research, turns out that I am not the only one with this problem. I've been back to the AT&T store 3X with 3 different techs working on the tab with no joy! I could get "edge" (2G) and wifi but not 3G.
For others having this problem, here is what U need to do.
First, check ur APN settings. Here is what worked for my GT-P7500.
Name: AT&T broadband
APN: Broadband
Proxy: leave blank
Port: leave blank
Username: leave blank]
Password: leave blank)
Server: leave blank
MMSC: leave blank
MMS Proxy: leave blank
MMS Port: 80
MCC:310
MNC:410
APN Type: leave blank
Be sure to SAVE your settings (click upper right corner and select save)
go back and TAP SETTINGS
THEN:
Tap Wireless and network
Tap Mobile networks
Tap Network mode
Tap GSM only to turn off 3G
Tap GSM/WCDMA AUTOMATIC to turn on 3G
That's it!
WOW----over 330 people looked at this and none of them uses AT&T.
Sweet it worked for me. Thanks for the info!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for the info! Was wondering how the **** to get my Mobile share plan working with the 10-20$ addon for my Dell Streak 7. It just wouldnt connect till I used the APN settings above.
Now if I could only get it to text message..
This worked for my Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000
trophyman said:
OK---After extensive internet research, turns out that I am not the only one with this problem. I've been back to the AT&T store 3X with 3 different techs working on the tab with no joy! I could get "edge" (2G) and wifi but not 3G.
For others having this problem, here is what U need to do.
First, check ur APN settings. Here is what worked for my GT-P7500.
Name: AT&T broadband
APN: Broadband
Proxy: leave blank
Port: leave blank
Username: leave blank]
Password: leave blank)
Server: leave blank
MMSC: leave blank
MMS Proxy: leave blank
MMS Port: 80
MCC:310
MNC:410
APN Type: leave blank
Be sure to SAVE your settings (click upper right corner and select save)
go back and TAP SETTINGS
THEN:
Tap Wireless and network
Tap Mobile networks
Tap Network mode
Tap GSM only to turn off 3G
Tap GSM/WCDMA AUTOMATIC to turn on 3G
That's it!
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This worked!! I had worked with At&t guys at a store, then called customer service, and finally called customer service back and a tech informed me of this site and I found the APN settings and entered them. They worked, but the tech also corrected something on his side, a "provision" he set to be "try" as it was set for 2G/3G and needed to be changed so that I could get the 4G (hsdpa+) working. I originally had an APN named Cingular 410 on the tablet, and it was also set to wap.cingular with a bunch of other settings that I think are used for phones. The reset 3G trick also helped (tap GSM only, then tap GSM/WCDMA auto) as I wasn't sure if my earlier troubleshooting was actually taking effect.
THANK YOU!!!
Wow I have tried everything... I posted on 15 plus forums, read countless posts saying it was not possible. NOT true! thank you for taking the time to post your efforts.
SAm
trophyman said:
OK---After extensive internet research, turns out that I am not the only one with this problem. I've been back to the AT&T store 3X with 3 different techs working on the tab with no joy! I could get "edge" (2G) and wifi but not 3G.
For others having this problem, here is what U need to do.
First, check ur APN settings. Here is what worked for my GT-P7500.
Name: AT&T broadband
APN: Broadband
Proxy: leave blank
Port: leave blank
Username: leave blank]
Password: leave blank)
Server: leave blank
MMSC: leave blank
MMS Proxy: leave blank
MMS Port: 80
MCC:310
MNC:410
APN Type: leave blank
Be sure to SAVE your settings (click upper right corner and select save)
go back and TAP SETTINGS
THEN:
Tap Wireless and network
Tap Mobile networks
Tap Network mode
Tap GSM only to turn off 3G
Tap GSM/WCDMA AUTOMATIC to turn on 3G
That's it!
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Samsung Note 10.1 2014 APN problem Solved!!
Samsung note 10.1 2014 t-mobile addition. purchased network Unlock key
Then purchased AT&T Sim.
No LTE
Created AT&T Broadband as stated above.
Works perfect!!
Thanks
So I bought the AT&T Optimus G on Amazon Wireless off contract and unlocked it through the AT&T international department. I bought the phone to get a smartphone without signing up for a contract and paying for a contract data plan.
When I got the phone I found out that GoPhone doesn't support data on 4G LTE phones. I live in an area where wifi is prevalent so I survived for a short period without problem, calls and text was fine. It took me over a month to find a way to get data on GoPhone to work with the LG Optimus G.
Here is how you do it.
1. From main screen: App Tray--> Networks--> Connectivity-->Mobile Networks--> Access Point Names-->
2. press "Menu"
3. Press "New APN"
4. Input these setting (yes caps matters):
Name: AT&T
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username:[email protected]
Password:CINGULAR1
Server: leave blank
MMSC: http :// mmsc. cingular. com (sorry for the spaces, new users have to post several times to put links up)
MMS Proxy: 66.209.11.32
mms protocol: wap 2.0
MMS Port: 80
MCC:310
MNC:410
APN Type: leave blank
5. Go back to the APNs menu and select the new APN (AT&T) as your APN. (my experience is it will immediately work but if not follow the next steps)
6. Power off the phone completely.
7. When you restart, you should be able to access prepaid data.
No idea on the speed yet, I think it is 3g not 4g, although I am seeing the 4g symbol in the notification bar. See attached picture.
That is HSPA not LTE. LTE would specifically say 4G LTE in the icon.
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SCH-I545 Working on T-Mobile LTE Network
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How did you get this working?
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SCH-I545 Working on T-Mobile LTE Network
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With the New update from Verizon I545VRUEMJ7 which upgrades the android version to 4.3 also activates the LTE band 4 on the SCH-I545.
After the phone is updated all you have to do is put in the activated T-Mobile Sim card and the Add the correct LTE APN settings... as follows quoted from t-mobile
APN & data settings
To set the Access Point Name (APN) and turn on data settings, follow these steps:
APN Settings
From any Home screen, tap the Menu key.
Tap Settings.
Tap the Connections tab.
Under Network connections, tap More networks.
Tap Mobile networks.
Tap Access Point Names.
To reset your APN, tap the Menu key and then tap Reset to default.
If available, tap the T-Mobile US LTE APN (the bullet point fills with green).
To verify your APN, tap T-Mobile US LTE with the bullet point filled with green.
Verify and update the following settings for the Data APN:
Name: T-Mobile US LTE
APN: found on t-mobile site
Proxy: <Not set>
You can also set: 216.155.165.050
Port: <Not set>
You can also set: 8080
Username: <Not set>
Password: <Not set>
Server: <Not set>
MMSC: found on t-mobile site
MMS proxy: <Not set>
You can also set: 216.155.165.050
MMS port: <Not set>
You can also set: 8080
MMS protocol: WAP 2.0
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: <Not set>
APN type: <Not set> OR Internet+MMS
APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
Enable/disable APN: <greyed out unless there are multiple APN's>
Bearer: Unspecified
Tap the Menu key.
Tap Save.
Tap the desired APN profile you want to use. The bullet point fills with green next to the APN profile.
If that is the case, I would rather want to know if unlocked T-Mobile's LTE phone will work on Verizon network with an activated SIM. At least in the area where Verizon has band 4 LTE available like NYC. I hope it does so we can use the T-Mobile phones and forget about Verizon's bootloader crap.
tsangwc said:
If that is the case, I would rather want to know if unlocked T-Mobile's LTE phone will work on Verizon network with an activated SIM. At least in the area where Verizon has band 4 LTE available like NYC. I hope it does so we can use the T-Mobile phones and forget about Verizon's bootloader crap.
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yea you will but you wont have any cell reception only data. the cdma bands needed to connect to it arent there
I got it working as well, speeds are averaging 16 down and 5 up.
the only thing i can not get to work is sms/mms.
crazyip said:
I got it working as well, speeds are averaging 16 down and 5 up.
the only thing i can not get to work is sms/mms.
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had this problem when i first got my phone try changing the phones signal from global to CDMA or something of the sort, after that reboot and it should work.
Mtsprite said:
had this problem when i first got my phone try changing the phones signal from global to CDMA or something of the sort, after that reboot and it should work.
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interesting will have to try that.
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when you start do you put it back in to global?
I got it running too. Not amazing but better. Detroit metro
Can you make phone calls?
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Yeah phone calls and incoming text are fine just can't send
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I would like to know how you got into service mode and viewed what band you are on? since the update I was curious if my S4 is using the band4
crazyip said:
Yeah phone calls and incoming text are fine just can't send
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
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Darn. I was thinking about switching to T-Mobile, and keeping this phone would've made it easier.
Sent from your mom's smartphone
patt2k said:
I would like to know how you got into service mode and viewed what band you are on? since the update I was curious if my S4 is using the band4
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Yeah, before I did the modem update to get lte, everything worked fine even sending text.
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Not sure if this is any clue on the SMS outgoing issue. I used catlog to test outgoing sms when on 4G LTE and when on H+/E.
4G LTE (doesn't work):
11-04 21:25:30.712 D/Mms/SmsSingleRecipientSender(2081): createMessages 5) CDMA phone number destination
H+/E (works):
11-04 21:15:12.734 D/Mms/SmsSingleRecipientSender(2081): createMessages 7) GSM phone number destination
seems like switching to
to gsm let it acquire signal then switch to global works.
majorlag said:
Not sure if this is any clue on the SMS outgoing issue. I used catlog to test outgoing sms when on 4G LTE and when on H+/E.
4G LTE (doesn't work):
11-04 21:25:30.712 D/Mms/SmsSingleRecipientSender(2081): createMessages 5) CDMA phone number destination
H+/E (works):
11-04 21:15:12.734 D/Mms/SmsSingleRecipientSender(2081): createMessages 7) GSM phone number destination
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blackhand901 said:
to gsm let it acquire signal then switch to global works.
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i tried that but it still fails to send. you were able to get it to work on t-mobile 4g lte?
the sms send fails instantly right when i press the send button. it doesn't seem like it try to think before it fails
It will send if you disable LTE. It seems that LTE on T-Mobile handles data only, while calls and SMS are on the GSM network. You'll need to have hidden menu's enabled or use the phone info app to disable LTE, depending on the ROM you're running. I've also noticed that When in LTE/GSM/CDMA auto (PRL), LTE switches off when you place a call. I'm not very familiar with how a normal T-Mobile LTE phone behaves when calls are placed, so I'm sure if this should be expected.
I believe that I'm able to get AWS 3G in the Albany/Schenectady NY area, as well as LTE. I just wish that T worked in the rural areas like where I live to the north of Schenectady. I'm on an AOKP rom so it's a ***** to even get the operator name to show right, and no band information.
I have tmobile when inserted the simcard in my z2 I've noticed that I'm not getting any internet connection so i went to Setting/wireless and networks/internet setting and downloaded all the files then I went to mobile netword and changed it to 4G Tmobile, starting that day I keep losing connection every time I have to go to mobile network and change it manually although it's set on automatic, most of teh times 4g doesn't work and I have to set it to 3g... it's really annoying
In your dial pad type in *#*#info#*#* (numbers for info)
Go to phone info
Scroll down
Select prefered network mode
Select LTE or an option for local with
Go back to your network settings and see if 4G shows up
If not change your mode back to what it was before and call tmobile because they may have to sort some issues out for you
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now whatever I'm doing I can't get data connection
shahabk818 said:
now whatever I'm doing I can't get data connection
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go to your network settings, when tmobile USA shows up with 4G click it to register, once thats done, go back a menu and click on network mode and change it to LTE/HSPDA/GSM (or what ever bands are used in USA)
you should have data connection but 4G depends on how good Tmobile USA Coverage is
You may need to call TMo and ask them to do whatever they do in the backend to reset the phone to network connection. Another thing is to look at TMo support site for the correct APN settings. In my case, data was perfect but MMS would not work because the phone settings were incorrect. Basically, call TMo. They will even email you the settings.
One last thing. Try airplane mode off then on and see it that helps.
Sendt fra Q XPERIA Z2 D6503
shahabk818 said:
I have tmobile when inserted the simcard in my z2 I've noticed that I'm not getting any internet connection so i went to Setting/wireless and networks/internet setting and downloaded all the files then I went to mobile netword and changed it to 4G Tmobile, starting that day I keep losing connection every time I have to go to mobile network and change it manually although it's set on automatic, most of teh times 4g doesn't work and I have to set it to 3g... it's really annoying
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One thing I would do, is to call T-Mobile and register the IMEI so they can provision the unit. The settings on their end may have something which is preventing it to connect to it based on a previous phone's capabilities.
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I had something similar similar but it was with AT&T. In my case, it would not connect to LTE at all as it would stick on HPSA. This was because I had a S3 (UK version), which was only capable of HSPA+, and I had registered the IMEI with them prior.
I had a lot of problems getting my Z2 to work on T-Mobile as well. I finally used the following settings to get everything to work.
Create 2 APNs, the first should have the Following Settings:
Name: T-Mobile
APN: fast.t-mobile.com
Proxy: 216.155.165.050
Port: 8080
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/
MMS proxy: 216.155.165.50
MMS port: 8080
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN Type: defaul,supl,admin,dun,mms
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
Now create a second APN with the following settings:
Name: T-Mobile GPRS
APN: epc.tmobile.com
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
With both of those created, go to your list of APNs and make sure your first one (T-Mobile) is selected.
These settings fixed my problems, hope you get it worked out.
Sango2 said:
One thing I would do, is to call T-Mobile and register the IMEI so they can provision the unit. The settings on their end may have something which is preventing it to connect to it based on a previous phone's capabilities.
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I had something similar similar but it was with AT&T. In my case, it would not connect to LTE at all as it would stick on HPSA. This was because I had a S3 (UK version), which was only capable of HSPA+, and I had registered the IMEI with them prior.
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I had a similar issue, is that why my phone doesn't have signal with tmobile cause I have to register the IMEI?
Alant514 said:
I had a similar issue, is that why my phone doesn't have signal with tmobile cause I have to register the IMEI?
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It is likely, make sure the internet/mms settings are downloaded too.
Once the IMEI is registered, they will able to see what phone it is and enable the proper features which the phone is capable of.
I heard it's best to let them know as the IMEI as well because they could flag the unauthorized phones and reject it from being connected the carrier.
I have an unlocked US Cellular S6 Edge model G925R4. I have rooted it and currently running stock ROM (Settings image attached).
I am using TMobile SIM on it and I am getting cellular network and am able to make calls. However I am having serious issues with Mobile data.
Mobile data did not work by default, I installed APN changer app and added the following settings for Tmobile:
Name: T-MOBILE
APN: fast.tmobile.com
Proxy: <Leave in Blank>
Port: <Leave in Blank>
Username: <Leave in Blank>
Password: <Leave in Blank>
Server: <Leave in Blank>
MMSC: hxxp://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy: <Leave in Blank>
MMS port: <Leave in Blank>
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication type: <Leave in Blank>
APN type: default,supl,mms
APN Protocol: Leave it to the Default one
Once I do this i see data network sparsely, most of the times it does not work. Multiple reboots did not make any difference.
To change the APN I am using "Change APN" app. I see the T-Mobile entries I have made on it sometimes but sometimes i do not (screenshot attached).
I saw on a similar post about correcting the permissions of few files in system/csc/ folder - namely customer.xml and features.xml. After doing this I saw the APN settings after reboot.
But they are gone after the next reboot. So I am not sure if the permission change made much difference.
I really like the phone but at this point it is unusable because of loss of Mobile data. Is there any way to improve the situation ? Be it a different kernel, ROM, modem or anything.
Also I have tried an AT&T sim on it with appropriate APN entries and mobile data did not work for it as well. So its not a problem pertaining to Tmobile network coverage.
Id love to hear suggestions from the community as I really would like to use this phone going forward.
I have the same phone. I was using it on cricket at first and now I am using it on T-mobile. The apn should stick even though it shows the unable to view access point name settings. Access is restricted.
The only problem I have is when it connects to 4glte it has no bars and I cannot send texts messages. If you go into the service mode just set it for gsm/wcdma
Here's screenshot of mine on tmobile
*also I think you are using a different kernel
Can you list the kernel you are using? I'm not sure of that might be the problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3166293
Get it from this link. Make sure it's the version 9000 from 12.06.15
yoshi_15 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3166293
Get it from this link. Make sure it's the version 9000 from 12.06.15
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Thanks for the link, I flashed the kernel from the link and when i added the APN i could see both network and data working fine. Network bars were almost full, but sadly after a reboot i again see no network and loss of data connectivity. I am able to make calls though.
At this point all I have done is changed the APN (tried both epc and fast). Apart from that I havent tried anything else. Just bugs me to think that everything worked perfectly which indicates that there is no issue with the phone/kernel/ROM. But again at the end its not working .. any suggestions ?
For me I would have to go into the service menu because 4g lte would not work. So I would set it to GSM/wcdma and that's what worked for me. Internet was a little slower though
But after today
I honestly just got fed up with it and went and traded it in for the t mobile version. It's a hassle because 4g lte wasn't working and sometimes mms messages would not properly go thru.
When I was using it on cricket it worked better than t-mobile though.
yoshi_15 said:
For me I would have to go into the service menu because 4g lte would not work. So I would set it to GSM/wcdma and that's what worked for me. Internet was a little slower though
But after today
I honestly just got fed up with it and went and traded it in for the t mobile version. It's a hassle because 4g lte wasn't working and sometimes mms messages would not properly go thru.
When I was using it on cricket it worked better than t-mobile though.
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I am leaning towards letting go of this phone as its too much hassle at the moment. Thing is I bought it off Ebay and at this point I am not really sure if the problem is with the phone or just the fact that I am using Tmobile SIM on a US Cellular phone. If I end up selling it I dont want someone else to suffer the same way.
Will a Tmobile specific variant be fine or will that cause similar issues ? I really like the phone but the mobile data part is really putting me off.
I too also got it off eBay the US cellular edition g925r4 and was in the same situation. I got mine for 400. But t mobile took it as a trade in for $140. A loss on my end but right now the s6 edge is $100 off so it was $579.99 minus the trade in credit I received. Also you get a year free of Netflix so that's not too bad...
The t mobile version I bought at the store works perfect mms, texting, WiFi calling it updated twice already so no issues here. Works perfect on 4g lte too
Hmm maybe I'll try swappa once before going with t-mobile. I don't want to get into contracts.