Hello,
I have a Samsung galaxy s3 international rooted and stock Samsung 4.1.2.
My question is I got the cheapest package of t mobile which is 500mb of high speed data (unlimited 2g)and unlimited calls and texts. I wanted to know is there a way I can manually just use 2g when I want to versus 4g?
Do I have to switch network mode? There is auto, gsm and wcdma. Which one should I be on?
P. S. I can use 2g only if I switch to gsm but then I can't receive phone calls. I can call though. Same situation with auto.
Please help!
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GSM only will force 2G. And if you can make calls Id assume it should be possible to receive them.
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I don't have a data plan so I don't want my phone always looking for 3G and edge
what would I need to do to disable those and still be able to receive calls and texts or is that even possible?
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Anyone?
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Go into settings, wireless and network, mobile networks, network mode, gsm only
Gsm only = 2g
Wcdma = 3g
auto = both
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kanwal236 said:
Go into settings, wireless and network, mobile networks, network mode, gsm only
Gsm only = 2g
Wcdma = 3g
auto = both
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k done that, and should i check packet data and data roaming?
I use a different method:
Settings-->Wireless and Network-->Mobile Networks-->Access Point Names-->T-Mobile US-->scrol to the bottom where it says APN Type. Change it to MMS.
What this does: It disables 3G and 2G/Edge all the time EXCEPT when your phone is sending or receiving a picture message. In this case, your vibrant will connect to 2G/3G and send/receive the picture message. It will then turn them off again. You do not get charged data for sending picture messages.
Experience: I do not have a data plan either. Have been running my Vibrant for half a year like this.
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I use a different method:
Settings-->Wireless and Network-->Mobile Networks-->Access Point Names-->T-Mobile US-->scrol to the bottom where it says APN Type. Change it to MMS.
What this does: It disables 3G and 2G/Edge all the time EXCEPT when your phone is sending or receiving a picture message. In this case, your vibrant will connect to 2G/3G and send/receive the picture message. It will then turn them off again. You do not get charged data for sending picture messages.
Experience: I do not have a data plan either. Have been running my Vibrant for half a year like this.
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i can also recieve phone calls/text with NO delay and stuff?
Hi
I have a huge problem with galaxy s2
First I have android 4.0.4 and phone is lock in Vodafone Romania. Its a stock ROM
when I put my phone in GSM mode to use 2G for save battery I can not receive calls, but I can make calls, I can use internet, I receiven sms, but no one can call me.
if I use Network mode in Auto mode, or WCDMA all thinks work perfect.
i want to use only GSM. Because in wcdma life battery is to low
Thanks
Anyone ?
If your phones network is set to GSM/WCDMA can you receive phone calls?
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Yes i can
help
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Hi everyone,
Not sure where to post so just posting here in general. One week ago I bought a contract from T-Mobile UK on samsung galaxy s3 GT-I9305 LTE version with unlimited text and internet.
The problem I am facing is that my SKYPE work perfect on wifi but On 3G its does not work at all. can not even login.
I have searched the google and found out that orange and t-mobile uk blocks VOIP and skype calls (specially block skype).
Is there any way around to use skype on 3G? like change port or using some sort of bypass or somefing?
Regards,
In settings > more settings > mobile networks > there are 3 options . There is an automatic option which jumps from band to band depending on coverage. 1. lte/gsm/wcdma 2. gsm 3. Wcdma the later 2 options is 3g mode and I think wcdma means 2g not sure
But Skype works fine for me I always leave it on option 1. Auto
Skype itself does not have any options for this.
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Thanks for the quick reply. Mine is set to AUTO as you said. Its not phone problem. Its EE (T-mobile uk and orange) who is blocking SKYPE. My work colleague have iphone 5 on same network and he is also unable to use SKYPE on 3G..
Anyone have issues roaming? I'm in Paris and can't connect to a local network at all. Won't even register. WiFi calling seems to work, but I can't get even an emergency call to connect unless on wifi
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Anyone have issues roaming? I'm in Paris and can't connect to a local network at all. Won't even register. WiFi calling seems to work, but I can't get even an emergency call to connect unless on wifi
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Did you add Roaming to your account before leaving to France? I would also make sure that:
1. Network mode is GSM/WCDMA/LTE Auto
2. If you search for Network Operators from your phone, does it find anything?
3. Ensure that Data Roaming is selected
Also, power off your device completely and wait for 5 min before switching on (NOT AIRPLANE MODE). These tips have worked for me in the past, not with this phone but with other GSM phones. Please let me know any resolution, I will be going to the EU very soon and I'm hoping to know the experience from another TMo user.
Hope it helps!
hello guys,
I have a Galaxy S4 from Verizon NK1 I just moved to Mexico and switched to a local carrier (TELCEL) I am able to use data and make calls when I am on the GSM network mode, in this mode I only get 3G data, when i switch to LTE/CDMA I am able to use 4G data and it works great, however I cannot make or receive any calls, in fact if I try to make a call i loose data connection and I have to reset my phone to get data again.
Any suggestions?