Any way to force roaming for note 3? Coming from an htc. Can't find on the Samsung.
sandrshe said:
Any way to force roaming for note 3? Coming from an htc. Can't find on the Samsung.
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Main screen hit the menu button, go to settings, more networks, roaming, roaming settings
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It does not force roaming. ..just automatic. At times i need I want roaming only.
sandrshe said:
It does not force roaming. ..just automatic. At times i need I want roaming only.
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Options on roam guard..try that
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Still not the same. There is no stock option that will force your phone to roam.
Coming from HTC as well, I miss that option. On MeanRom/MeanBean I could install any Sprint PRL on the fly and force my phone to roam without the phone trying to connect back to the Sprint network. I'm hoping someone will figure it out for the Note 3 sooner than later.
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This is as close as your going to get..
Click here- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2476191
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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 1, 4 or 5
mannc7 said:
*#2263#
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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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d3adbroke said:
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.
Hello everybody
My cousin from the USA bring me a Verizon Galaxy S4, I putted a local gsm carrier sim card and it worked fine, I have rooted it and installed hyperdrive on it, but the problem is that it's always on the gsm 3g network which consumes a lot of battery and I can't force it to use the 2g network since this option isn't available unlike the international version of the galaxy s4
Is there any way to force it to use 2g gsm network?
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Verizon does not use any form of GSM. You are more likely on a CDMA network.
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Hello everybody
My cousin from the USA bring me a Verizon Galaxy S4, I putted a local gsm carrier sim card and it worked fine, I have rooted it and installed hyperdrive on it, but the problem is that it's always on the gsm 3g network which consumes a lot of battery and I can't force it to use the 2g network since this option isn't available unlike the international version of the galaxy s4
Is there any way to force it to use 2g gsm network?
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Maybe install Elixir 2? Maybe choosing network priority if there is any. The guy above has no idea what you are asking about.
swieder711 said:
Verizon does not use any form of GSM. You are more likely on a CDMA network.
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Verizon network is cdma but the sch-i545 does support both cdma and gsm and my carrier is gsm
The problem is there is no option to force the phone to use the 2g only like for the i9500
I have installed the liquiezmooth Rop which is Aosp rom and it has this option, then i went back to my nandroid back up and now it use the 2g only !
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Verizon network is cdma but the sch-i545 does support both cdma and gsm and my carrier is gsm
The problem is there is no option to force the phone to use the 2g only like for the i9500
I have installed the liquiezmooth Rop which is Aosp rom and it has this option, then i went back to my nandroid back up and now it use the 2g only !
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I had no idea that the Vz S4 supported GSM. That's great to know. Thanks.
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swieder711 said:
I had no idea that the Vz S4 supported GSM. That's great to know. Thanks.
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Download the app from the store called phone info. Open it and select gsm only. This way you'll force the phone to work on 2g(gsm).
seemcity said:
Download the app from the store called phone info. Open it and select gsm only. This way you'll force the phone to work on 2g(gsm).
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Where exatcly? Can u do steps, i donwloaded that app but i cant find that option...
Ok guys, I have found the solution; I have installed a free app from the play store called "ServiceMode Shortcut" and it does the job!
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You can also access the service menu by dialing *#*#4636#*#* and change the network mode there.
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FangorX said:
You can also access the service menu by dialing *#*#4636#*#* and change the network mode there.
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Dialing codes for service menu in Verizon galaxy s4 aren't working
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When you download phone info app open it and select device info, then scroll down to Set preferred network type and chose gsm only.
Galaxy S4 Global GSM Network ready
xfantome said:
Dialing codes for service menu in Verizon galaxy s4 aren't working
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Hi,
My uncle has got me a new Verizon S4 from USA in India. He did not turn it on in USA neither he has activated the phone. He simply got me the box packed phone.
I inserted an Indian GSM SIM card and switched it on, it did recognize the service provider and then asked me couple of questions to select languages and all.
However it does not select a Network Operator. My Network operator is Airtel. It shows a List of Local Network Operators but when i select any of them, it says "Registering on selected network operator" but then it fails.
Can some one help me over come it and how i can use this phone in India?
Try to add apn for your provider and chose to search for the network automatically. Should work.
AedTes
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Hi,
My uncle has got me a new Verizon S4 from USA in India. He did not turn it on in USA neither he has activated the phone. He simply got me the box packed phone.
I inserted an Indian GSM SIM card and switched it on, it did recognize the service provider and then asked me couple of questions to select languages and all.
However it does not select a Network Operator. My Network operator is Airtel. It shows a List of Local Network Operators but when i select any of them, it says "Registering on selected network operator" but then it fails.
Can some one help me over come it and how i can use this phone in India?
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Restart to factory, when ask for language just tap the screen left bottom, right bottom, left bottom, right bottom and vol up.
The phone will activated, left bottom and right bottom mean just above the soft key, vol up is left side button for increase the vol.
Sounds network locked
[Q] Samsung Galaxy S 4 SCH-R970 CDMA TO GSM?
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You can also access the service menu by dialing *#*#4636#*#* and change the network mode there.
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hi all, seems that is have a similar problem recently I have booth a Samsung Galaxy S 4 SCH-R970 with carrier US CELLULAR and seems to use CDMA frequence only I was not aware that are difrent type of frequences and the seller wont want to have it back so for me is realy important that I can find a solution here. So it possible to use it in gsm countrys as mine? and if so can some one guide me how I can do it please????
ps I realy need your help
xfantome said:
Dialing codes for service menu in Verizon galaxy s4 aren't working
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Thanks for this useful information. I was going to use it for prepaid gsm which is service Dialing numbers are important. After your information I won't buy it
anaragayevafr said:
Thanks for this useful information. I was going to use it for prepaid gsm which is service Dialing numbers are important. After your information I won't buy it
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I mean only the Verizon version of galaxy s4 not the regular one
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xfantome said:
I mean only the Verizon version of galaxy s4 not the regular one
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Yeah I know what you mean. I'll buy i337 or M919. Thanks
anaragayevafr said:
Yeah I know what you mean. I'll buy i337 or M919. Thanks
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Also pls note this problem is only about the hidden system menus, the network operator service menus like hidding phone number, checking call balance. ...
If this answer was helpful pls hit thanks
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So I installed the Google Edition rom on my GS4, and everything worked fine. Then I had the brilliant idea to call *228 to reprogram my towers, and I lost all 4g connection.
I restored back to my stock rooted rom, and used Phone Info to see if I can get 4g back. When I made Phone Info do LTE only, I got 4g LTE connection, and it passed the ping test, but I switched back to LTE/CDMA auto (PRL) and it goes back to only 3g connection.
Is there anyway to fix this?
Dialing *228 doesnt do anything for 4G. The cell towers are automatically updated via your sim card.
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You nuked your sim. Get a new one and don't dial *228.
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najaboy said:
You nuked your sim. Get a new one and don't dial *228.
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I have a friend who works for VZW and he said the same thing.
jalaw said:
I have a friend who works for VZW and he said the same thing.
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Alright, thanks for the info
I helped someone out who couldn't get data after all the troubleshooting we did. I told him to go to the Verizon store and get a new sim. He did and now he gets full data.
Does anyone know of a non root solution to force LTE to stay on? On my old s4 they had the secret dialer menu that let me force LTE is there something similar for the one?
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horr1blek1tten said:
Does anyone know of a non root solution to force LTE to stay on? On my old s4 they had the secret dialer menu that let me force LTE is there something similar for the one?
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*#*#4636#*#*
Awesome!
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horr1blek1tten said:
Awesome!
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Keep in mind that if you lock it to LTE you will get no voice service. Your phone will not ring, you will have no indication what so ever that someone is calling you. LTE is for data only and for voice it drops down to UMTS or GSM.
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Keep in mind that if you lock it to LTE you will get no voice service. Your phone will not ring, you will have no indication what so ever that someone is calling you. LTE is for data only and for voice it drops down to UMTS or GSM.
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I've noticed. I can still get my texts. I only switch to lte when I really need internet and I only get 2g.
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horr1blek1tten said:
Does anyone know of a non root solution to force LTE to stay on? On my old s4 they had the secret dialer menu that let me force LTE is there something similar for the one?
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so then how does one revert back to default setting?
You RE-enter *#*#4636#*#* and and change it back to GSM/WCDMA/LTE AUTO or just simply go back to internet settings and choose this Network Mode.
I tried this and i was still getting calls...instead of doing that, turn on "do not disturb" mode .. and say goodbye to phone calls dropping you down to 4g while tethering while gaming
The calls will go straight to vm without even dropping you down to 4g
Does anyone have a PRL that will force 3g roaming? I barely get signal at my new job, so I was hoping to force roam on Verizon which has excellent signal here. TIA
Roam Control seam to work. My note not on net work yet.
Photon Q. and or Note 3
rbeavers said:
Roam Control seam to work. My note not on net work yet.
Photon Q. and or Note 3
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Yeah I emailed them twice over the past few months asking them to support the Note 3. I have not received any confirmation that they even received my emails but if we all start emailing them they might get the hint. [email protected]
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Yea, I just purchased Roam Control today hoping that would help, but it doesn't seem to force roaming for me. I'm emailing them now. It doesn't seem like his thread has been very active either.
I found a thread that had several PRL's, but it seems that most don't give me a data connection. I was hoping somebody had some more information on PRL's as well.
Use prl helper and prl 1
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Epix4G said:
Use prl helper and prl 1
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I tried that, but I keep getting a message saying that no data connection can be made. Any ideas?
VanillaG0rilla said:
I tried that, but I keep getting a message saying that no data connection can be made. Any ideas?
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That works fine for me ....I know certain areas like Florida for example Samsung phones only roam on pcs band
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I'm in Pittsburgh.
Prl 1605 all I use. 3g roaming. And full lte on sprint
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kaos420 said:
Prl 1605 all I use. 3g roaming. And full lte on sprint
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You have a link to where I can download that from? I'm trying to search now.
PRL Helper sounds good. But I get "DM Service has Stopped " error?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viper.prlhelperfree&hl=en
rbeavers said:
PRL Helper sounds good. But I get "DM Service has Stopped " error?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viper.prlhelperfree&hl=en
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It works fine for me. I just can't fund a prl that gives me 3g roaming.
What rom are you running?
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VanillaG0rilla said:
It works fine for me. I just can't fund a prl that gives me 3g roaming.
What rom are you running?
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kaos420 said:
Prl 1605 all I use. 3g roaming. And full lte on sprint
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I don't see how you get lte, I tried it only get 3g..
I think the phone will use sprints lte when its available and 3g roaming when its not.
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Do you have any idea why I don't get 3g when using those prls? Am I missing something?
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VanillaG0rilla said:
Do you have any idea why I don't get 3g when using those prls? Am I missing something?
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What do you get? They all work for me...
ImEVO said:
What do you get? They all work for me...
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I only get 1x...some of them showing roaming. But, with all of them, I get a message saying unable to establish a data connection. I tried it in different areas to make sure it wasn't just my new job that was giving me the issue.
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I only get 1x...some of them showing roaming. But, with all of them, I get a message saying unable to establish a data connection. I tried it in different areas to make sure it wasn't just my new job that was giving me the issue.
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How are your settings in menu/more settings? Network? Is data roaming checked? How are you writing these prl?
Roaming settings are checked, I unchecked roaming guard. Roaming is set to automatic. I'm using JellyBomb rom. He has the PRL menu under Settings. I select Write PRL, and select my PRL. It reboots, then I get the no data established error.
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Roaming settings are checked, I unchecked roaming guard. Roaming is set to automatic. I'm using JellyBomb rom. He has the PRL menu under Settings. I select Write PRL, and select my PRL. It reboots, then I get the no data established error.
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It's it written under settings menu/ about device?