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Increassing 3g Speed

So I have spent 2 hours searching for some way to adjust me setting in order to speed up my 3g speeds. Could someone please post any changes to my settings that might speed up my 3g speeds.

Move to a 4G area? Its not a car, you can't just make it go faster.

Thanks
I didn't know if there we some teaks in the ##data# menu that I could change to increase my speed. Where I live I am right outside 20 miles from Eugene Oregon that just got 4g. My service here at my home is less than desirable so I am actually using a Verizon prl.

No need to be rude man. The guy was just tryin to improve his philone.
MCL1981 said:
Move to a 4G area? Its not a car, you can't just make it go faster.
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*This was posted from my Evo 4G*

Try searching for EVRC-B in the forums. It increased my 3G speeds.
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EVRC-B is a vocoder. How would it have any effect on datarate?

snake411 said:
No need to be rude man. The guy was just tryin to improve his philone.
*This was posted from my Evo 4G*
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That wasn't rude......and what is a philone?

MCL1981 said:
EVRC-B is a vocoder. How would it have any effect on datarate?
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Who knows, but for a lot of people (perhaps just a placebo effect?) it seems to.

drmacinyasha said:
Who knows, but for a lot of people (perhaps just a placebo effect?) it seems to.
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For those lots of people, they're imagining things. This will increase your data speed about as effectively as different color back cover on it. It is just as unrelated.

Thats a typo, maybe uve heard of them?
Perception my friend....it was how i perceived it. And on anothrr(hmm typo?) Note, the orginal person my comment was meant for didnt care.
xBudahx said:
That wasn't rude......and what is a philone?
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*This was posted from my Evo 4G*

I noticed i was distracted and did not answer the question posted..
I find it that if you free up your phones memory you can maximize performance ,including but not limited to speed.
ibejaminben said:
So I have spent 2 hours searching for some way to adjust me setting in order to speed up my 3g speeds. Could someone please post any changes to my settings that might speed up my 3g speeds.
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*This was posted from my Evo 4G*

AFAIK, you're limited by whatever towers you have in your area and then by Sprint's cap. If you live in an area with poor reception, maybe you could buy a signal repeater or amplifier or something like that. If you have wifi available at work or at home, that's always a good option for faster data.
The phone should use as much speed as the tower can/will give it... although someone correct me if I'm wrong
3G speeds are comparable to "broadband" (you know, vs. a modem lol) but they are no match for modern DSL/Cable and from what I read (YMMV) current 4G isn't either.

snake411 said:
I find it that if you free up your phones memory you can maximize performance ,including but not limited to speed.
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Also completely unrelated to data rate and what are you doing to "fill up" the memory to the point it hurts performance?

I'm running Damage 3.2.3 and with JIT enabled my WiFi and data speeds are a bit faster. JIT does come with some instabilities though. You might also want to try a Froyo Rom. The JIT performance from those are insane.
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JIT has no effect on data throughput.

dglowe343 said:
I'm running Damage 3.2.3 and with JIT enabled my WiFi and data speeds are a bit faster.
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Probably not actually.

Obviously not, however when i dont clear the running tasks, and i have lets say 40mb of mem avl...the internet perfermance is affected.
MCL1981 said:
Also completely unrelated to data rate and what are you doing to "fill up" the memory to the point it hurts performance?
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*This was posted from my Evo 4G using Tapatalkpro! Great app, if you want to browse and post through many dfferent forums*

MCL1981 said:
Probably not actually.
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Actually, through SpeedTest my data and WiFi numbers are higher with JIT enabled than without. Wasn't trying to get all technical. It was just my observation.

Actually, you should be looking into the issue where the PRI is not updating because we downgraded the bootloader to the ENG version to gain root access.... I think that this is an issue with all rooted devices. My GF has an unrooted EVO, and I ran a side by side comparison using the FCC speed test app, and my 3g speeds were less than 50% of hers(0.60 Mb/s compared to her 1.20-1.60 Mb/s).
rooted devices seem to have PRI version 1.34_003(or at least mine does), and my GF's and her brother's have PRI version 1.40_003.... this was the only software difference that I could see when comparing devices.
not sure if I am correct on all of the bits of info here... just something that I noticed.... feel free to correct me

[Q] Quadrant and Speedtest.com results

Please note I post this in the dev section because I assume you guys would be the most knowledgeable. I live in NYC where 4G just became available. I am not running anything worth mentioning on my EVO. Just rooted with a custom kernel and OC'd using setCPU. I've been getting what I believe to fairly good Quadrant and Speedtest.com results. My highest speedtest result is 11.09mb down and 1.00mb up. Quadrant score is 14.88 which left "my device" at the top of the results chart. Just curious if these results are normal or a little better than average as the few results I have come across don't seem to be anywhere near as good. Thanks guys.

I got similar quadrant, but as for 4g, it's not official for CA, but I do get about 8mbs
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Well quadrant is above normal but then again your using set CPU so is normal score on sense I have gotten 1500 and 1600 and about 4G sounds really good, I usually get 5-6mpbs download but your in a new market so t could be eaitheir your close to the antenna or not alot peopple is using 4G yet
Btw it shoupld be in q&a even tho of your explanation
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1.5 Mbps on 3G near L.A.
2500 quadrant on cm6 with 7.6 bfs with Turbo enabled
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this should be in General or Q&A

In Overland Park, KS I get:
4G down - 6.3mb
4G up - 414K
3G down - 349k (YIKES!)
3G up - 11k (GEEZ!)
Quadrant - 1447 (after 3 tries)
ROM- Myn RLS 3
Kernel - netarchy 4.2 beta bfs bfq havs more smartass
Baseband Radio - 2.15.00.09.01
PRI - 1.77_003
PRL - 60671
Software Number - 3.30.651.2
HW ver 0002

No disrespect at all. Honestly figured you guys were the ones that work so hard to make our devices run as fast as possible so you'd be the ones to talk to. I've been obsessed with these scores for about a month and while I haven't looked into it too much, the scores I have come across don't seem as high. It's not like I even attempted to get these results just the usual tinkering. I remember back in my BlackBerry days everyone would compare up times. This is even more addictive lol. I'll keep working on improving my scores but you guys are the ones that I thank and enjoy learning from. I've been a follower of xda for a while and look forward to participating now. In the correct threads and sections of course

How do u guys get such good 4g speeds?? I'm in miami and it isn't official yet but I have full bars and only max out at 3mbs I have the latest wimax radio..
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jayv1717 said:
How do u guys get such good 4g speeds?? I'm in miami and it isn't official yet but I have full bars and only max out at 3mbs I have the latest wimax radio..
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I had full bars before it was officially rolled out here too. I'm under no impression that I'm getting unheard of speeds but my area does seem to have above average 4G coverage. Like I said I'm pretty knowledgeable regarding Android from an average user stance but as far as development I'm a total noob and am really enjoying learning from you guys and theses scores have me excited that I'm off on a solid start.

Android-University.com said:
I had full bars before it was officially rolled out here too. I'm under no impression that I'm getting unheard of speeds but my area does seem to have above average 4G coverage. Like I said I'm pretty knowledgeable regarding Android from an average user stance but as far as development I'm a total noob and am really enjoying learning from you guys and theses scores have me excited that I'm off on a solid start.
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It gets easier, you have been warned you can get addicted to this stuff !!!.. By the way 11mb down is amazing!! Do you happen to know what wimax,radio,pri versions you have
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PRI- 1.77_003
PRL- 60671
Not sure how to check my wimax version. Emulator?

Android-University.com said:
PRI- 1.77_003
PRL- 60671
Not sure how to check my wimax version. Emulator?
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I'm not sure there is a way to check, you sort of just need to know which one you flashed.. Could be wrong though
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Android-University.com said:
PRI- 1.77_003
PRL- 60671
Not sure how to check my wimax version. Emulator?
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This is where it gets sticky lol
ADB bro.. not sure if there is another way to check..
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luckylui said:
This is where it gets sticky lol
ADB bro.. not sure if there is another way to check..
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Do you know the right command
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I'm running the stock 3.29.651.5 Rom with nothing besides kings #11bfs if this helps. The wimax, radio, etc would simply be the latest Sprint has pushed out to us.

For wimax version, use these commands in terminal emulator;
su
getprop persist.wimax.fw.version
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What is your 4g speed?

What is your 4g speed on your device?
ALSO POST YOUR CURRENT RADIO YOU ARE USING AS WELL.
Download - 3585 kbps
Upload - 1797 kbps
Radio - 26.06.02.27_M
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to get a better idea, we should run the speed test 3 times (take the average) at a few different points during the day (morning, afternoon, evening, night?) in the same place, then take the overall average... this will give you a more accurate whole picture.
might be a good idea to put where you live in there as well.
using the above method (3 simultaneous tests, 1 morning, 1 afternoon, 1 evening, 1 night), my results are as follows... both radios were tested in the same location at the approximate same times a week apart. I'm in eastside seattle:
26.02.01.15:
DOWN: ~4.8mbps
UP: ~3.5mbps
26.06.04.27 (w/ updated lib files):
DOWN: ~5.4mbps
UP: ~3.9mbps
noticeable (not just placebo effect) decrease in browser loading times and GPS is much better for me. switching from towers seems to be quicker as well - my phone used to hang for 10-15 secs going from 3G to H, now it's almost instant even in the middle of communication. have been extremely happy with 26.06.02.27 so far... I may try some other radios just for testing, but I'm scared to screw up what is already a pretty solid setup.

You should also note that just because your phone has the "H" icon in the status bar, doesn't mean that you're on the "4G" network (which technically is HSPA+). The H can refer to HSUPA (instead of HSPA+), and it will often stay on H even when you're down on UMTS (3G). I don't even have HSPA+ "4G" in my area, being told that its on the way in the coming months, and H is lit up all the time, but its just HSUPA.
Something to think about.
That being said, I generally get about 1.9mbps down, 1.9mbps up on HSUPA. Stock radio.

Using your same radio
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Radio - 26.06.02.27_M
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I average between 4.5mb up to 8mb depending on data traffic and my uploads average around 2.5mb
I think most of it just has to do w/ the coverage in your particular area.

I get the "H" icon a lot at home, but my speeds are usually < 1 mb as you can see:
http://i.imgur.com/xLpr4.png
The most recent amazingly fast ones are taken at my work.

I'm getting an average of 4.2 Mbps using the stock radio.
Can you change the radio when you're not rooted? Don't really know much about radios.

durps said:
I'm getting an average of 4.2 Mbps using the stock radio.
Can you change the radio when you're not rooted? Don't really know much about radios.
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Wow 4.2 mbp... wow I get only 1 mbp. So the stock is sopose to be better?
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lainvalenajr said:
Wow 4.2 mbp... wow I get only 1 mbp. So the stock is sopose to be better?
And yes you have to be rooted to flash radios
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lainvalenajr said:
Wow 4.2 mbp... wow I get only 1 mbp. So the stock is sopose to be better?
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Network speeds are affected by much more than simply your radio version or ROM type. See my post above for explanation of the "H" icon in your taskbar for a little look into that.
You can flash your radio independent of your ROM, some people get better performance with other radios, but I've gotten consistent performance with my stock radio and a few different ROMs.

durps said:
I'm getting an average of 4.2 Mbps using the stock radio.
Can you change the radio when you're not rooted? Don't really know much about radios.
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Yes, you must be rooted to flash new radios. Unless you're having network issues, and you're happy with your speeds (I hope you are at avg 4.2mbps) then there's no need to be flashing different radios.

Radio - 26.06.02.27_M
Running virtuous v1.0.1
I only get 350kbs-1.5mbs download and 800kbs-1.5mbs up. The upload isn't the problem. The best download I have ever gotten was 2.2mbs in my area (with the H or 3G+ symbol and 3-4 bars). I did get 3.5mbs download once, but that was on the other side of town.

Just to clarify, when I said 4.2 mbs was my average, I meant my average at the moment. I did 3 tests.
Although, my average overall is usually about 2.5-3 mbs which is still good enough for me. Just hate when I randomly get Edge out of nowhere.
Best speed I ever recorded was 5.37mbs late in the afternoon a month ago or so.
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Man I thought I lived in a **** town because I only saw 6.5mbps max when our phones are capable of easy double digits. Especially when I see some people having screenies showing cell speeds of like 9 or 13mbps. I guess I have nothing to ***** about.
Although I have found I can do just about anything I really need my phone to do if I have atleast 1.5.

I only get like 5mbps downloaded and 2mbps uploaded. I really dont think that the 4g network isnt completely up yet but the speeds are okay with me.

Slow 3g speeds

Lately I have been experiencing some slow 3g speeds. At first I thought that 3g reception in my area was just not very fast, however I don't think that's the case anymore. For example, I did a speedtest and got 300kbps down and 400kbps up while a friend of mine standing right beside me (also on verizon and has a Droid X) got 1000kbps down and 500kbps up.
What could be causing slower 3g speeds? Any help would be great as slow speeds are very annoying. Also now he keeps insisting that his phone is vastly superior to the Dinc...

Xazen said:
Lately I have been experiencing some slow 3g speeds. At first I thought that 3g reception in my area was just not very fast, however I don't think that's the case anymore. For example, I did a speedtest and got 300kbps down and 400kbps up while a friend of mine standing right beside me (also on verizon and has a Droid X) got 1000kbps down and 500kbps up.
What could be causing slower 3g speeds? Any help would be great as slow speeds are very annoying. Also now he keeps insisting that his phone is vastly superior to the Dinc...
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Not sure what would be causing that. Have you tried flashing different radios?
Also, throw our massive dev community in his face if he thinks his phone is all that. Locked bootloader < Inc.
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SteveG12543 said:
Not sure what would be causing that. Have you tried flashing different radios?
Also, throw our massive dev community in his face if he thinks his phone is all that. Locked bootloader < Inc.
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I have not tried flashing a new radio ever sense I first flashed 2.15.00.07.28. Is there another radio I should use or could reflashing that one help at all?

Noooo no no no no don't flash the radio again. That causes bricks, so I've heard. There are three newer radios than yours (9.01, 11.19, and 4.09, in that order), but there isn't any way to tell which one will work for your phone in your area except by trying them yourselves. But... Flashing radios is risky. You should always check your MD5 sum with the one provided from where you downloaded it. You can get them all from www.dougpiston.com
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Only way to brick is to pull the battery when flashing the radio. Check md5, have a good charge and you'll be fine.
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Ok if a new radio might help I guess ill try that.
The same friend mentioned that his rom included something that removed the data throttle. Obviously that could increase speeds... anything like that for the Dinc?

I don't know if it was just the natural variation in data speed but I got better speedtest results with the 4.08 radio. As far as throttling, if there is any throttling done its on Verizon's side and you can't do anything to your phone for it. If you were being throttled you would see an icon in your status bar and (should) receive notice from Verizon. The only people that would be throttled are (I think) the top 5% of data users so unless you use A LOT of data I wouldn't worry about it.
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Signal strength??

Hey all,
Just wondering what kind of signal strength you guys are getting?? I know it is based on where you live but I'm just curious. I'm anywhere between -73 and -87. Is that any good?
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-77 here. Tower is about 1.5 miles away. I figured it would be much better than that.
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-69. No clue how good/bad that is lol. Displaying 2 out of 4 bars, although I heard those are immensely accurate lol.
Sent from my Droid Incredible running some random CM7 nightly.

-87 here. Signal is terrible on the supposed most reliable network. When
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Close to 0 of the best
Your mobile phone signal is very good

Verizon
I assume you have verizon right? I think verizon is awesome where i live since i most times get full bars (michigan by the way) so maybe your in deadzone for verizon... although can you hear me... good might fail there huh

What kind of radios r u guys running?? I'm running the 2.15.00.07.28. And I'm anywhere from 1 to 2 bars, but sometimes 4
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I'm on the 08.08 radio. And I know closer to 0 is better, I just don't know if mine is decent or awesome lol. Mine now is -75.
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hmmm. i dont kno if updating it would be worth it or not. lol. the thing that bugs me the most is that my signal always bounces around. it never stays consistent. it goes from 1 bar, to 2, to 1, to 4, to 2 etc. i just wish it was constant because im pretty sure it puts a hurting on my battery

dinc_2008 said:
hmmm. i dont kno if updating it would be worth it or not. lol. the thing that bugs me the most is that my signal always bounces around. it never stays consistent. it goes from 1 bar, to 2, to 1, to 4, to 2 etc. i just wish it was constant because im pretty sure it puts a hurting on my battery
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Right now I'm at -79 with 3 bars showing. I'm in a spot were reception is great. At my apartment it was at -86, showing 1 bar. Verizon is not very strong where I live, but I never drop calls or have issues with cutting out. I did update my PRL today, which it did update to a different number, so I'll re-test it out at home to see what it looks like.
EDIT: I am using the 08.08 radio.

I'm using the 2.15.10.07.07 radio from the GB OTA and I have a -65. At times I've seen it as high at -91 at my house.
Can't complain though, I get service everywhere I've been.

thisisepic0727 said:
I'm using the 2.15.10.07.07 radio from the GB OTA and I have a -65. At times I've seen it as high at -91 at my house.
Can't complain though, I get service everywhere I've been.
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Technically, -91 is low, not high lol. Closer to 0 is higher.
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SteveG12543 said:
Technically, -91 is low, not high lol. Closer to 0 is higher.
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Ahh, good point, I didn't notice my mistake. I usually get -91 or so around my house, but at work I get -65 -- only about 2 miles distance, but work is closer to a tower.
I don't remember what I was getting with the 07.28 radio. I wish I would have checked before I flashed the new one.

Even with 5 bars of signal, you will probably never go below -50.

bellj949 said:
Even with 5 bars of signal, you will probably never go below -50.
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