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I have galaxy s2 international version with AT&T ....some reason my internet connection on 3g is super super slow....I don't know why? I have tried all kind of stock and custom roms and kernels....anybody know why and have solution to fix this... I will really really appriciate....I can't take this anymore....right now I am on cm7.1 but still the same connection speed........anybody can suggest which rom or anything to do with it....please help me I really need it....I want to fix it....soon as I can....
try KL1 modem, it seems to have good speeds
i have everything on kl1 phone modem csc...it has increased little bit not that much....i don't know why....i might call at&t tomorrow and find out...whats going on....any other suggestion anyone who has this problem........thanks for replying....
thanks
I've read a thread about the fix for that.. look in the general section, i think it is there..
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Hi all,
First time poster, long time follower!!
I'm hoping someone can help me here because i have a real headache with my galaxy s2.
When i got it at Christmas everything was perfect. But two weeks later i suddenly lost my 3g. Phone works fine on 2g (except for the slow speed), but i contacted my carrier 3Ireland and they said everything is fine on their end. My APN is perfect, i've tried toggling airplane mode, entering codes, data package checks. You name it and i've tried it.
When i force my phone to select 3g it looses all signal and i have to restart my phone and quickly go back into settings to choose 2g or i will loose signal again.
This is the following on my phone.
Android version 2.3.5
Baseband version I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version [email protected] #2
Build number GINGERBREAD.XWKI8
I've being reading about modem/radios lately, is that just the baseband? Could that be my problem. I'm a noob at this kinda thing.I just want my 3g to come back.
All help is greatly appreciated. Look forward to hearing from you all.
Thanks.
hallo dare said:
Hi all,
First time poster, long time follower!!
I'm hoping someone can help me here because i have a real headache with my galaxy s2.
When i got it at Christmas everything was perfect. But two weeks later i suddenly lost my 3g. Phone works fine on 2g (except for the slow speed), but i contacted my carrier 3Ireland and they said everything is fine on their end. My APN is perfect, i've tried toggling airplane mode, entering codes, data package checks. You name it and i've tried it.
When i force my phone to select 3g it looses all signal and i have to restart my phone and quickly go back into settings to choose 2g or i will loose signal again.
This is the following on my phone.
Android version 2.3.5
Baseband version I9100XXKI4
Kernel Version [email protected] #2
Build number GINGERBREAD.XWKI8
I've being reading about modem/radios lately, is that just the baseband? Could that be my problem. I'm a noob at this kinda thing.I just want my 3g to come back.
All help is greatly appreciated. Look forward to hearing from you all.
Thanks.
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I having the identical issue on 3Ireland network. No 3G connection at all, only 2g. Changing radio version does not help either.
hallo dare, have you sorted this problem?
amigggooo said:
I having the identical issue on 3Ireland network. No 3G connection at all, only 2g. Changing radio version does not help either.
hallo dare, have you sorted this problem?
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No joy mate. stuck on poxy 2g. I've tried absolutely everything. Diff sim, phone sent back to Samsung, everything. They all say there's nothing wrong with phone. So i'm lost. Please let me know if things work out for you and vice versa.
hallo dare said:
No joy mate. stuck on poxy 2g. I've tried absolutely everything. Diff sim, phone sent back to Samsung, everything. They all say there's nothing wrong with phone. So i'm lost. Please let me know if things work out for you and vice versa.
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It would be interesting to know your SGS2 is white version as well as mine.
I have to say that I have another SGS2 but old black version which is perfectly functional on the same 3 network. After playing a very long times with both phones settings, I have a feeling that the core of the problem lies in the "APN type" setting. Changing it's content affects how it connects to network. I have no deep understanding of what is happening behind the scene while changing this option, but there is a possibility that the portion of file system responsible for it somehow been damaged.
It would be great if the developers could tell us if this part of the Android file system is changed while flashing different firmware/radio, or it is persistent?
amigggooo said:
I having the identical issue on 3Ireland network. No 3G connection at all, only 2g. Changing radio version does not help either.
hallo dare, have you sorted this problem?
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Dial *#*#4636#*#*, go to phone information and see the settings for the radio. It should be at the bottom. Google the settings for the GSM, WCDMA. Mine is currently 'GSM auto PRL'. 'WCDMA Preferred'is also a better option for 3G network.
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ace_viknesh said:
Dial *#*#4636#*#*, go to phone information and see the settings for the radio. It should be at the bottom. Google the settings for the GSM, WCDMA. Mine is currently 'GSM auto PRL'. 'WCDMA Preferred'is also a better option for 3G network.
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Thank you. I fiddled with GSM, WCDMA settings as you said, but no luck.
What is even more interesting is if the network mode is set to "WCDMA only", then I'm not even able to register on 3 network. After an attempt to manually connect to 3 via "Network Operators" menu, it says "Unable to connect. Try later".
Also after connecting via WCDMA, and then reverting back to GSM, the GSM dies as well. The only solution is to restart the phone.
If it is a software bug, then I do not understand why this problem did not go away after flashing different Rom with radio.
amigggooo said:
Thank you. I fiddled with GSM, WCDMA settings as you said, but no luck.
What is even more interesting is if the network mode is set to "WCDMA only", then I'm not even able to register on 3 network. After an attempt to manually connect to 3 via "Network Operators" menu, it says "Unable to connect. Try later".
Also after connecting via WCDMA, and then reverting back to GSM, the GSM dies as well. The only solution is to restart the phone.
If it is a software bug, then I do not understand why this problem did not go away after flashing different Rom with radio.
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exactly the same for me also, by the way i've a black version
Same problem
Same problem for me in Spain...
WTF happens with this Galaxy S2.First USB voltage problem and now no 3G/HSPA connection.
Any solution, plz??
Samsung: never again
guys....carriers can't sell a device that is advertised as a 3g capable phone. Call them and spit "misleading advertising" mixing "give me a phone that I can actually use" words. You could also add "Release me from my contract, I'm moving to other 3g WORKING carrier".
They'll just freak out.
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Jahngo said:
Same problem for me in Spain...
WTF happens with this Galaxy S2.First USB voltage problem and now no 3G/HSPA connection.
Any solution, plz??
Samsung: never again
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It's a carrier problem, not a Samsung problem......
same problem
gastonw said:
guys....carriers can't sell a device that is advertised as a 3g capable phone. Call them and spit "misleading advertising" mixing "give me a phone that I can actually use" words. You could also add "Release me from my contract, I'm moving to other 3g WORKING carrier".
They'll just freak out.
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It's a carrier problem, not a Samsung problem......
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First I must say that I love your signature about the gs2 plus
Back to Business, are you completely sure of this? I am having the same problems, no 3g anywhere I've tired 7 different ROMs 3 different kernels, every setting I could find I've toggled and no luck what so ever, I'm on a T-Mobile no contract plan and I have the black I have the international unlocked version
tech.central said:
First I must say that I love your signature about the gs2 plus
Back to Business, are you completely sure of this? I am having the same problems, no 3g anywhere I've tired 7 different ROMs 3 different kernels, every setting I could find I've toggled and no luck what so ever, I'm on a T-Mobile no contract plan and I have the black I have the international unlocked version
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T-Mobile USA?
If yes, you're probably in a market that they have not yet re-farmed the 1900mhz frequency for HSPA+ yet. The i9100 doesn't get 1700mhz, and the majority of T-Mobile USA's network uses the AWS band, which requires both 1700 and 2100mhz to work for 3g/"4g".
Besides the LTE do the two phones have anything else different?
Mostly interested if the addition of the LTE on the i9205 will affect its performance/battery life compared to the i9200?
I ask this because I never buy LTE phones, never used it and don't intend to for now since the networks here don't support it,
so no need for it but I cannot find the 3G i9200 anywhere in Europe to buy it. Only the LTE i9205.
If it has no performance/battery loss then I will be "forced" to buy the LTE version and be done with it.
So even if I buy the LTE version I read that it has a second cellular modem that works with normal 3G/GSM networks?
I don't wanna buy it and then discover its not working on any network here.
I will really appreciated if someone can give me an answer to my concerns. Thanks.
UPDATE: I managed to get the 3G version I wanted in first place. You can view the thread below.
Samsung Galaxy Mega! OMG!
koniakki said:
Besides the LTE do the two phones have anything else different?
Mostly interested if the addition of the LTE on the i9205 will affect its performance/battery life compared to the i9200?
I ask this because I never buy LTE phones, never used it and don't intend to for now since the networks here don't support it,
so no need for it but I cannot find the 3G i9200 anywhere in Europe to buy it. Only the LTE i9205.
If it has no performance/battery loss then I will be "forced" to buy the LTE version and be done with it.
So even if I buy the LTE version I read that it has a second cellular modem that works with normal 3G/GSM networks?
I don't wanna buy it and then discover its not working on any network here.
I will really appreciated if someone can give me an answer to my concerns. Thanks.
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The i9205 works with 2G, 3G, and 4G. Your network doesn't have to to be LTE capable for it to work.
gx3k said:
The i9205 works with 2G, 3G, and 4G. Your network doesn't have to to be LTE capable for it to work.
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YAYYYY!!! Ordering.......... :good:
Ninja Edit: Also another thing. Do you know if since the LTE cannot be disabled if I read correctly,
will eat up battery since it will probably be on and keep searching for LTE networks?
koniakki said:
YAYYYY!!! Ordering.......... :good:
Ninja Edit: Also another thing. Do you know if since the LTE cannot be disabled if I read correctly,
will eat up battery since it will probably be on and keep searching for LTE networks?
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It will not work if the SIM card you insert doesn't support it.
gx3k said:
It will not work if the SIM card you insert doesn't support it.
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Even better...
gx3k said:
It will not work if the SIM card you insert doesn't support it.
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And you got settings for it on the phone to so you can disable it in the software
robertsydbrink said:
And you got settings for it on the phone to so you can disable it in the software
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That's good to know, especially for future members that may have the same concerns as I did.
P.S: OP updated.
robertsydbrink said:
And you got settings for it on the phone to so you can disable it in the software
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And can you tell us 'where' within the settings menues.....
where we can turn off the LTE so the phone will NOT be constantly searching for it, and draining the battery in the process??
thanks....
jimmbomb said:
And can you tell us 'where' within the settings menues.....
where we can turn off the LTE so the phone will NOT be constantly searching for it, and draining the battery in the process??
thanks....
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Go to settings
then go to more networks
then go to mobile networks
then go to network mode
then you can select GSM/WCDMA (auto connect
4g question
fixit35 said:
Go to settings
then go to more networks
then go to mobile networks
then go to network mode
then you can select GSM/WCDMA (auto connect
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I dont have the option in the phone under network mode for LTE should there be a option. I got the phone from Amazon (international version).
I have attached a screen shot of the options available.
I have upgraded to the lattes firmware but still cant get the option.
My sim is 4g enabled.
Please assist.
paulrana said:
I dont have the option in the phone under network mode for LTE should there be a option. I got the phone from Amazon (international version).
I have attached a screen shot of the options available.
I have upgraded to the lattes firmware but still cant get the option.
My sim is 4g enabled.
Please assist.
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You may have received the i9200 (which is non LTE)
My i9205 is the LTE international version and I do have those options mentioned above.
jimmbomb said:
You may have received the i9200 (which is non LTE)
My i9205 is the LTE international version and I do have those options mentioned above.
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Hi jimm
thanks for getting back the model is i9205 I attached a screen shot. Im very sure this is not the 9200 cos the box came sealed and it says i9205. Please assist to get this issue resolved if a a specific version is required to be flashed or how I can check if the phone has the 4g hardware just to make sure.
Thanks
paulrana said:
Hi jimm
thanks for getting back the model is i9205 I attached a screen shot. Im very sure this is not the 9200 cos the box came sealed and it says i9205. Please assist to get this issue resolved if a a specific version is required to be flashed or how I can check if the phone has the 4g hardware just to make sure.
Thanks
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ok, Paulrana .. try this...
connect to a wifi...
goto settings...
more
about device
software update
update.
hopefull you'll get a small OTA (Over the Air) update...
if so, it should re-boot...
then maybe you'll get your other options that youre looking for..
I got an update soon after getting my mega months ago..
maybe you didnt get yours yet..
try it.. and report back..
good luck
jimmbomb said:
ok, Paulrana .. try this...
connect to a wifi...
goto settings...
more
about device
software update
update.
hopefull you'll get a small OTA (Over the Air) update...
if so, it should re-boot...
then maybe you'll get your other options that youre looking for..
I got an update soon after getting my mega months ago..
maybe you didnt get yours yet..
try it.. and report back..
good luck
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Hi J,
Thanks for the response, believe it or not i updated it via KEIS and OTA then downloaded the firm ware from the forum and install that as well.
Can u send me a screen shot of the LTE option and about device page.
I really lost as what to do.
Thanks
if the last thing you did was flash a rom.... then i suggest doing another OTA update just to make sure...
ill put on a screenshot as soon as I figure out how to
good luck
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I have it as well..... I don't understand why you don't if you have a i9205
2SHAYNE
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Hi J,
Thanks for the pics.
I noticed that the Kernel version is different,
your one is [email protected] #1 My one is [email protected]#1, could this be the reason i dont have the 4g option ?
Thanks again for your help.
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paulrana said:
Hi J,
Thanks for the pics.
I noticed that the Kernel version is different,
your one is [email protected] #1 My one is [email protected]#1, could this be the reason i dont have the 4g option ?
Thanks again for your help.
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Hi Guys,
If I flash the phone (not only the rom) will it help in any way ?
Thanks
paulrana said:
Hi J,
Thanks for the pics.
I noticed that the Kernel version is different,
your one is [email protected] #1 My one is [email protected]#1, could this be the reason i dont have the 4g option ?
Thanks again for your help.
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.Im going to suggest that if you want it bad enough...
Get Odin and flash the same rom as me.....problem solved... unless you need specific languages....
youre not saying your location or where you are using it and what carrier
good luck..
jimmbomb said:
.Im going to suggest that if you want it bad enough...
Get Odin and flash the same rom as me.....problem solved... unless you need specific languages....
youre not saying your location or where you are using it and what carrier
good luck..
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Hi J,
I flashed it with about 5 different firmwares using Oden still no luck. I do want it badly knowing i have a 4g phone and no 4g.
Im in Sri lanka using Dialog carrier. I got the phone from states through a friend. I have read the forum from up to down to find a solution.
I know Oden helps you upgrade it (seen on you tube) but still it does not help, I wonder if there is a problem with the software it self.
I would try any suggestions at this time.
Thanks
We are testing a pretty neat build made specifically for these networks....any one interested or on those two networks interested in testing some more?
I've been running the lollipop build for a few weeks now and I have to say that it's ROCK solid! Beats is included, LTE data, solid battery life, all around awesome ROM!
Plus ATT dialer,updated camera,Full VVM working...
I have been trying to use my Verizon HTC One Max with Cricket for sometime, but the cell signal never goes over one bar. If you think this might help I'd be glad to try it out. I can't stand using this crappy windows phone I had to get through cricket x.x
In your [email protected] device,not much is going to help unfortunately.
eightbitninja said:
I have been trying to use my Verizon HTC One Max with Cricket for sometime, but the cell signal never goes over one bar. If you think this might help I'd be glad to try it out. I can't stand using this crappy windows phone I had to get through cricket x.x
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What device was this thread in mind for
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@wonders_never_cease
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Wonders_Never_Cease said:
In your [email protected] device,not much is going to help unfortunately.
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Yoo was this for sprint .just asking
Cdma devices are different...I dont believe the ATT variant rom I did would work to well for you
I use my Verizon one max on at&t network with no problems They are cdma but the sim part can be used as gsm never had a problem out of it. A good freind of mine which is a developer tweeked my stock rom for better battery life and speed and deodexed. I must say it turned out pretty good. I alwasys thought about trying a different rom but can't get myself to do it.. lol I just wanted to put this out there that the verizon devices do work well with gsm at least on at&t....
Kennylg123 do u get LTE on att with Verizon variant
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jraz305 said:
Kennylg123 do u get LTE on att with Verizon variant
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I don't get LTE because the bands for lte are on the cdma bands but i do have 4g on gsm which is close enough. I used to have the sprint model which takes a little work to get sim unlock but the verizon model is better and fcc told verizon they couldn't sim lock their devices any truth behind this i don't know..
Yes I can confirm that The Verizon Htc one max variant T6VZW can get LTE and 4G on cricket network It mainly depends where you live, for example Here in Houston TX I get LTE most of the times, my device is rooted and S-off I have TWRP recovery installed I am running Cyanogen mod 12.1 lollypop and of course Xposed installed, yes I still toy around with nightlies (since there is not official CM13 yet and the unofficial version was not very satisfactory to be my daily driver, in addition to the Cyanogen ROM, I have LTE OnOff app installed that allows me to switch bands at will and I have never issues with connectivity you can find that app on aptoide or some other places I believe it was pulled and based out of the thunderbolt device (I know so long ago right) but It still works perfect. Any thing else you might want to know or share just please let us know, I know there is people that still interested in finding any kind of support for the Htc One max, for example it will be awesome to have MultiROM ported for all HTC one Max Variants right? cheers fellows!
I bought the handset in UK and everything works fine except I cannot get the mobile data to work. I have a good reception, the handset shows 3G but no arrows to the side of it. I have changed the APN settings to my network (Talkmobile), switched on mobile data etc. but still no mobile data, please help.
when my phone dropped to 3g the internet didn't work either here in Ireland on 3 mobile.
4g would rarely stick, just putting the phone in my pocket sent it back to 3g.
this is most likely a hardware problem not software.
mixterz said:
when my phone dropped to 3g the internet didn't work either here in Ireland on 3 mobile.
4g would rarely stick, just putting the phone in my pocket sent it back to 3g.
this is most likely a hardware problem not software.
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Thanks, but I've never got mobile data to work at all, the APN settings are all correct and the 3G symbol appears on the screen, just no arrows next to it.
A fair few people are having the same problem, myself included.
It works better if you switch to 3g only, but sometimes that doesn't help either.
Let's all hope elephone get there act together on this, it's all very well having a great screen, CPU etc, but with no network data (& sometimes calls) it counts for nothing.
arlrb said:
A fair few people are having the same problem, myself included.
It works better if you switch to 3g only, but sometimes that doesn't help either.
Let's all hope elephone get there act together on this, it's all very well having a great screen, CPU etc, but with no network data (& sometimes calls) it counts for nothing.
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Thanks for this. In the APN settings I just changed the APN type from 'net' and 'MMS' to 'default' and this worked.
It's weird, is there some sort of learning process with this phone & network settings?
When I first got the phone it was rubbish, but as i used it more & more it got better. But then I rooted it & did a factory reset & same again. This morning I put the darksense rom on & it was still rubbish. But as the day's gone on its got a lot better - 4g & everything is working fine.
But thanks, I'll bear the APN change in mind
There are lots of APN settings to edit, I don't want to mess with what I don't know, although sometimes that's the only way. Does anyone have knowledge in this department?
When i touch phone i loose 4g
Im not sure why but
*#*#4636#*#*
Change band to usa
Immediately fixed issue
m60kaf said:
When i touch phone i loose 4g
Im not sure why but
*#*#4636#*#*
Change band to usa
Immediately fixed issue
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This code just gives me info, can't change anything.
Do you mean *#*#3646633#*#*?
& then where to select usa?
Have a try at this:
Settings>data usage>mobile networks>network operators (will search, might take a minute)>select your operator in the list, in my case 3(4g).
For me it's been solid since, 4g a lot too.
oddly enough changing the band to USA is keeping the phone on 4g for me yet im in Ireland on 3 mobile.
had it set to Europe or Automatic before that.
lets see does it stand the test of time.
mixterz said:
oddly enough changing the band to USA is keeping the phone on 4g for me yet im in Ireland on 3 mobile.
had it set to Europe or Automatic before that.
lets see does it stand the test of time.
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I'm definitely beginning to think this whole issue is a wrong network setting, what I did worked for me (solid all day) - post #10, & I've seen a few do this & it's worked too
after a full day it definitely fixed the issue, 4g signal is strong
cant believe they mixed up something like this.
the average novice wont have a clue what to do.
i was on the brink of flogging the phone.
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Update major issue if you change the band to USA via *#*#4636#*#*.
The 4g data will work great but you can't receive or make calls unless you change it back to Europe.
How do i change the band?
mixterz said:
after a full day it definitely fixed the issue, 4g signal is strong
cant believe they mixed up something like this.
the average novice wont have a clue what to do.
i was on the brink of flogging the phone.
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Update major issue if you change the band to USA via *#*#4636#*#*.
The 4g data will work great but you can't receive or make calls unless you change it back to Europe.
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how do i change the band?
Mewz said:
how do i change the band?
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Press the three dots top right at phone information
(*#*#4636#*#* -> phone information)
As far as I know Talkmobile doesn't have 4G they only offer 3G for now so no matter what you do with the APN you'll never get 4G, also with most MVNO services you will alway need to setup the APN manualy as they use someones elses network in the case of Talkmobile they use Vodafone.
chtsarts said:
Press the three dots top right at phone information
(*#*#4636#*#* -> phone information)
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I cant find phone information
Mewz said:
I cant find phone information
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At the phone dialer press first *#*#4636#*#*
chtsarts said:
At the phone dialer press first *#*#4636#*#*
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I edited the setting and itStill didnt work
I'm also with Talkmobile, I've tried almost everything but 3G is not working. Seriously considering returning the phone.
Got a new Nokia 7.2 t-1196 dual SIM... I wanna use it under metropcs. I got connections from the network , call, texts and messages . My problem is I have a very slow internet connection whether I'm using WiFi or data... I need help with the APN settings for my phone.. please help me.
kenshin77 said:
Got a new Nokia 7.2 t-1196 dual SIM... I wanna use it under metropcs. I got connections from the network , call, texts and messages . My problem is I have a very slow internet connection whether I'm using WiFi or data... I need help with the APN settings for my phone.. please help me.
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Take a look at this site. Information should help you out.
https://bestmvno.com/apn-settings/metropcs-apn-settings/
kenshin77 said:
Got a new Nokia 7.2 t-1196 dual SIM... I wanna use it under metropcs. I got connections from the network , call, texts and messages . My problem is I have a very slow internet connection whether I'm using WiFi or data... I need help with the APN settings for my phone.. please help me.
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Where did you purchase the phone? I've been looking at the 7.2, but I can't get a straight answer if the US version supports dual SIM. The models I do see for sale that explicitly state dual sim are lacking US LTE bands. Perhaps you have one of those?
NullSpaceOddity said:
Where did you purchase the phone? I've been looking at the 7.2, but I can't get a straight answer if the US version supports dual SIM. The models I do see for sale that explicitly state dual sim are lacking US LTE bands. Perhaps you have one of those?
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That's a good point I had not considered. I know I was trying to help the OP, but we were not successful.
I have model TA-1178 and it works fine on MetroPCS; however the SIM card tray only has one opening. The location for the second SIM is outlined but not removed 'cutout'.
I purchased mine Unlocked from Best Buy, and it is listed as Dual SIM. I just never paid much attention as it was a feature I did not need / want.
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