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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.
*#2263#
Option 3
Option 1, 4 or 5
mannc7 said:
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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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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
*#2263#...
not sure if you are using att straight talk though.
mannc7 said:
this is what I did:
root
flash T-Mobile modem
*#2263#...
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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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
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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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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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I'm a bit confused on the network settings. For example GSM/wcdma,which should I use or leave it to both? What exactly is wcdma? Also on select preffered network do I want GSM or the uxxx (whatever the other is)? As is I get great 4g when I'm out and about but at home my phone just sits with an x in place of signal. Seems it should switch to 2g (is that what T-Mobile calls 3g?) Or g. It occasionally will with good signal but drop it immediately ....
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The 4636 menu doesn't do anything on my phone. And the service menu just gives me an error when I go to service providers. This 2g is definitely not 3g its ungodly slow!
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Strangest thing, while I was trying to unlock the bootloader with the open (euro?) Version I flashed the radio for it and got 3g and hspa. Only time I've seen it, back on usual jellybean w latest baseband and its 4g or 2g again.
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is it possible to set the phone on 3G only?
In network setting you have the option to change network mode.
3G is not available on the menu?
Damasterjj said:
3G is not available one the menu?
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It's wcdma. Use WCDMA only.Then u will get it only.
createben said:
It's wcdma. Use WCDMA only.Then u will get it only.
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The only available option is global, LTE/CDMA, GSM/UMTS. I can't find WCDMA
Use GSM/UMTS.
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Gnarfsan said:
Use GSM/UMTS.
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if i pick gsm/umts i get no signal. I am with verizon. so i can only have cdma
Dial *#*#4636#*#* go to phone info, and check the options there.
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Damasterjj said:
if i pick gsm/umts i get no signal. I am with verizon. so i can only have cdma
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So u'r using network locked handset.u won't get 3G without unlocking u'r phone.......
Assuming you have the VS980, setting it to "Global" will cause your phone to only pick up 3G.
prking07 said:
Dial *#*#4636#*#* go to phone info, and check the options there.
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nothing happens
createben said:
So u'r using network locked handset.u won't get 3G without unlocking u'r phone.......
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If I don't have 4G my phone drops down to 3G. but the problem when i go to a crowded area with good 4G signal my phone will not drop to 3G. so I'm stuck with 4G with 0.10Mbps speeds. so i wanted to use verizon 3G at least I will get 2Mbps
KrisisTP said:
Assuming you have the VS980, setting it to "Global" will cause your phone to only pick up 3G.
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global also picks up verizon 4G LTE
Damasterjj said:
global also picks up verizon 4G LTE
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LTE will work on both modes.Global would switch depending on the sim card inserted.If GSM/UMTS is selected, select Network operators from the SETTINGS section,Search networks .if network found select either manually or automatically...
then go back-select network mode from GSM/UMTS menu..hope this will help......
detailed guide
http://support.verizonwireless.com/support/devices/knowledge_base.html/87476/
i got that problem too..
it depends of the bands that your ROM had.
In my case, I have got a g2 ls980 from sprint and the bands are different that here in Portugal...
So I´m stucked without LTE.
Any help?
are you sure you have 3G coverage in your area?
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AhsonAli said:
are you sure you have 3G coverage in your area?
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Yes I have. I have got 3g just need tô get 4g too, but for that i need to change lte bands and i dont know howhow
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Just tried out the *#*#4636#*#* LTE only setting and now I have 4 bars of LTE. If I switch it back to the default setting it goes right back to 4 bars of 3G. WTF LG? I thought my provider was bad.
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Gnarfsan said:
Just tried out the *#*#4636#*#* LTE only setting and now I have 4 bars of LTE. If I switch it back to the default setting it goes right back to 4 bars of 3G. WTF LG? I thought my provider was bad.
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I dont have that code in my lg g2 ls980
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jdcchora1533 said:
I dont have that code in my lg g2 ls980
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As far as I know, some providers block this menu and other hidden menus.
Maybe you can find the setting in one of these menus: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2523252
I can't try them out to find the right one for obvious reasons
Just got mine from expansys and got a new sim card. set everything up including installing the AT&T apn file, but still i can't get internet access. Any ideas?
D6503 or D6502? If D6503, LTE ticked on in quick settings?
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Check APNs for sure.
I had to go into settings > more (wireless & network) from there you can download Internet settings
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To get LTE do not give your z2's imei to AT&T since they need to have an IMEI of an AT&T LTE enabled phone in their system to be able to provision LTE. ( I'm using the imei from my m7). So, put in the sim card, go to where you have WIFI, download the apn, enable LTE or 4G, restart your phone and LTE should work. I figured this out after spending several hours with a supervisor in tech support.
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Hi, im having trouble getting LTE on my Z2, there doesnt seen to be an option for LTE. I talk to one of the reps and they updated my sim it with LTE. but all i get is 4G
4G is LTE
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Artztt said:
To get LTE do not give your z2's imei to AT&T since they need to have an IMEI of an AT&T LTE enabled phone in their system to be able to provision LTE. ( I'm using the imei from my m7). So, put in the sim card, go to where you have WIFI, download the apn, enable LTE or 4G, restart your phone and LTE should work. I figured this out after spending several hours with a supervisor in tech support.
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+1. I just swapped in the sim from my Note 3 and used the 'download internet settings' and it works. As was mentioned, '4G' is LTE; I ran a few speed tests to confirm.
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+1. I just swapped in the sim from my Note 3 and used the 'download internet settings' and it works. As was mentioned, '4G' is LTE; I ran a few speed tests to confirm.
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After getting a rep to activate a sim card from a galaxy note imei and downloaded settings. It works, also compared results from the rep's S5 results lol
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After getting a rep to activate a sim card from a galaxy note imei and downloaded settings. It works, also compared results from the rep's S5 results lol
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Everytime I use download internet settings, nothing seems to happen?
Yeah I was able to fix the problem by using the cingular apn setting, but that was on the 55 firmware, I updated to the 69 firmware and the default at&t apn settings that you can download to the phone worked. I have a D6503.
I am on ATT, I don't get the LTE icon, only 4G symbol, speed seems fine, but no LTE icon, APN setting was set when I download the MMS setting,
for those Z2 users on ATT, do you have LTE icon on your phone ?
The LTE & 4G icons seem to depend on which firmware you're running. It looks like 55 showed LTE, 69 showed 4G and 402 went back to LTE.
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Yeah I'll also comfirm the firmware icon changes. .69 removed the LTE icon for me too. No worries, speed is still the same.