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Has anyone been able to get there epic to force roam using roam control on any of the new ext 4 roms.
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Works for me using nebula rom and ext4.
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I swear I was on that rom yesterday and it didn't work. Ill give it a try. I know for sure I tried super nova, cm6, and quantum and all 3 didn't work. Btw I'm in aguadilla PR and my wifes EVO is working fine using the roam control here. Fyi if your coming to this part of PR roaming is a must to get the best 3g.
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It was my understanding that at least with roam control on the epic, you can only get a 1x forced roam. Roam control only uses verizons towers. The best speed I get while using rc is 150kb down.
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Here in aguadilla PR you actually get true 3g roaming 800kb. When im not roaming im lucky to get 60kb.
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I just tested it working fine on mine, Quantum Rom 2.7 EXT4
I used to use it. No, it isn't verizon only roam. My phone roams on to us cellular. To figure out what network you're on, dial a number that requires an area code without it and the message telling you that you misdialed will tell you the carrier.
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lynyrd65 said:
I used to use it. No, it isn't verizon only roam. My phone roams on to us cellular. To figure out what network you're on, dial a number that requires an area code without it and the message telling you that you misdialed will tell you the carrier.
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When I press *2 to contact sprint customer service at my house it connects me to verizon customer service. You might wanna try the same to see what carrier your roaming with
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Strange why I can't get this to work. Everytime I set it to roam only I just lose the connection completly. Anyone get this working on supernova rom?
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I just got it on my stock DI18 rom and it works beautifully! Sprint sucks in my area (I'm lucky to get 1 bar and dl speeds at dial up speed), but now I'm listening to pandora and browsing xda! I love this app!
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I've been using Roam Control since the day it started supporting Samsung phones. It has consistently worked for me regardless of the Rom, kernel or filesystem I'm using.
I'm in the middle of a cinder block building with NO Sprint service...Works great with Nebula ROM, except for texts? Internet and e-mail are fine, 3 bars. I stream stream on-line content without a hitch...can't send or receive SMS. No clue why.
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Guess ill have to odin to stock and work my self up to find the source of the problem.
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So guess what.. I'm back in nyc and roam control works fine here!! and I didn't change my rom. So it seems that you can't force roam everywhere on the samsung epic for some reason. I wonder if it has something to do with the PRL. And the thing is when I was in Aguadilla it would roam on 3g but of course only in automatic. So one would think that the PRL is ok. Anyone else in the west side of Puerto Rico near Aguadilla try using roam control with there Epic.
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Roam control works great here...blazing on VZW EVDO. I use it all the time with the mess they have here on EVDO...50-60 kilobit if you are lucky on Sprint.
I tried out roam control and it seems to work. The phone seems to switch and everything but cant find a signal and I just get the no signal icon. Any ideas?
I still can't get 3g speeds while using roam control. At my house I get a more consistant signal with roam control on however my download speeds never get above 50kb. When I get a sprint signal I get 600kb+ When I purchased the app I was told that it only accessed verizon towers and would only get a 1x signal because sprint doesn't have a 3g roam deal with verizon. However people are saying they are getting 3g speeds from vz towers using roam control.
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How do you know if you are roaming 1x or 3G, for some reason on my epic I am getting about 120kbps download on roaming with 4 bars and it says 3G?
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How do you know if you are roaming 1x or 3G, for some reason on my epic I am getting about 120kbps download on roaming with 4 bars and it says 3G?
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Download "Mobile Signal Widget" from the market and it'll tell you whether you're connected to to 1x or 3g. I'm currently roaming on 1x, but at least I'm getting (good) signal at my house!
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Is there any way I could get my phone to use Verizon towers instead of the Sprint ones? Where I live there are only Verizon towers, the closest Sprint one is like 50 miles away. And what is the problem with using Verizon PRL's? Please help....
There's no problem at all: http://www.xda-developers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=696073
Thanks for the quik reply. But the link is not working, it says error 404...
There is a Market app, Roam Control for voice roaming, but if you want 3g data roaming you need to see Technofile's how to thread in the development section, should be on the first or second page.
Hey... This thing makes phone calls too!
On my epic 4g I used roam control.
I was able to roam on verizon and still get 3g. I know I was getting 3g also because in certain spots I would only get 1xrtt.
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I'm on fd16. I'm trying to get the phone to roam but i don't know how ? I have roam control and i set it to roam only but nothing happens it's still on sprints crappy 3g network ? I hacked the prl to version 11119 aswell.
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I'm on fd16. I'm trying to get the phone to roam but i don't know how ? I have roam control and i set it to roam only but nothing happens it's still on sprints crappy 3g network ? I hacked the prl to version 11119 aswell.
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Did you actually buy roam control ? The pirate versions won't work for some reason ..... But otherwise make sure you check the roam options in settings etc they are off by default
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I use roam control often. It often helps my signal get better, so I can make phone calls. However, it has never worked for the 3G.
One thing I absolutely hate about roam control is that is you have no data (and you don't have wifi access), you can't use the app, because it wants to check the license EVERY FREAKIN' TIME! So basically if your phone has no signal and you want it to roam, well guess what, roam control is NOT going to work because it wants to check the license, and since you have no signal/data, you are out of luck.
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not all the prls work in every area, i use 01337-mod.prl and i get 3g on verizon, no other prl will do that for me
in fact with most other prls, even though i paid for roam control i will not get any data using them
vikramjatt11 said:
I use roam control often. It often helps my signal get better, so I can make phone calls. However, it has never worked for the 3G.
One thing I absolutely hate about roam control is that is you have no data (and you don't have wifi access), you can't use the app, because it wants to check the license EVERY FREAKIN' TIME! So basically if your phone has no signal and you want it to roam, well guess what, roam control is NOT going to work because it wants to check the license, and since you have no signal/data, you are out of luck.
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The app should only check the license once and then cache it. If you are running an older version of the app, there was an issue where the android OS would return unreliable data on certain phones, and that triggered the constant license checks.
To the best of my knowledge, this behavior has been corrected in the latest version of the app, 2.2.0.
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The app should only check the license once and then cache it. If you are running an older version of the app, there was an issue where the android OS would return unreliable data on certain phones, and that triggered the constant license checks.
To the best of my knowledge, this behavior has been corrected in the latest version of the app, 2.2.0.
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It had been fixed for sure in 2.2.0 I use RC all the time at work and I also have 11119 installed. I have full bars + 3G on Verizon and it is so good I need to watch my bandwidth so I don't get axed. If you bought it through Market, He has a tool that downloads and will verify your good and register the new one. Get the new version here: http://www.roamctrl.com/
Edit: It has worked on every modem since EL29 with no noticeable effect as I change to each newer modem.
How's it going everyone. Just left sprint for T-Mobile. Even with the problems I'm having its still better than sprint crappy network. Anyways. For some reason no matter what ROM I'm on I'm having issues where the WiFi will turn off it will go to 4g than WiFi will randomly turn back on. Or I'll have great service than randomly I'll see an E near my signal bars and it slows down for a good 5 minutes. Any idea what may be causing the problem?
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It makes no sense!!
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Flash a different modem for signal issues.
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I've done that. No luck
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In settings 》More settings
Make sure WiFi calling is disabled. Then go into Mobile Networks and change Network mode to WCDMA Only. See if that helps.
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Well if you are getting the E, that's Tmobile's network for ya. It is quite spotty. I get the same thing and goes back to 4G soon after. One of my main gripes with Tmobile.
If you do what DocHoliday said, it won't work at all. Just won't have any signal at all. If you leave it to auto, you will at least get the EDGE network.
Did this do the same thing with your old phone? If not, not sure what the deal would be besides weak radio maybe.
Try using the Llama app to force wifi on and disable the radios when around specific locations?
That's a workaround though...
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Well if you are getting the E, that's Tmobile's network for ya. It is quite spotty. I get the same thing and goes back to 4G soon after. One of my main gripes with Tmobile.
If you do what DocHoliday said, it won't work at all. Just won't have any signal at all. If you leave it to auto, you will at least get the EDGE network.
Did this do the same thing with your old phone? If not, not sure what the deal would be besides weak radio maybe.
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Its worth a shot. I had issues with staying on 4G when I first got the phone. That fixed it for me.
Spotty service depends upon your area imo. Sounds more like a network issue to me. Could be a side effect from all the refarming work they're doing on the network. Its a nationwide project so it can hapoen anywhere.
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If you turn off WiFi does it work as it should? If so check that WiFi calling isn't enabled and set to WiFi preferred. If it is turn it off and test, then if fixed turn it back on and try Cellular preferred.
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Dude I had that same issue until I flashed lh2 roms. Havent had that issue with lh2 roms at all.. try stocked up or wildchilds xquizit.
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For what it's worth, I had this issue yesterday out of the blue. Nearly every time I would unlock my phone, wifi would be disconnected and I'd see the 4G icon. After unlocking the phone, a few seconds later it would connect up to wifi again. And yes, this is even with wifi set to always on in the advanced settings.
I realize there could be multiple causes for this symptom, but the fix for me was simply forget the wifi network and connect up to it again and the issue disappeared since then. Hasn't happened today yet either.
I live in area that does not have 4 g so it stays off, however today at airport I tried and no 4G toggle anywhere! Where did it go, I swore when I got s3 I tested 4G but now it's gone? Thanks for help.
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I live in area that does not have 4 g so it stays off, however today at airport I tried and no 4G toggle anywhere! Where did it go, I swore when I got s3 I tested 4G but now it's gone? Thanks for help.
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GS3 doent have a 4g "toggle" as you say...but you can make sure its enabled
settings-->more settings-->Mobile Network-->Network mode.
Preferred network mode should be set to "CDMA/LTE/EVDO"
If you have "CDMA/LTE/EVDO" enabled, anytime your in a Sprint LTE area your phone icon will switch from 3g to 4g.
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GS3 doent have a 4g "toggle" as you say...but you can make sure its enabled
settings-->more settings-->Mobile Network-->Network mode.
Preferred network mode should be set to "CDMA/LTE/EVDO"
If you have "CDMA/LTE/EVDO" enabled, anytime your in a Sprint LTE area your phone icon will switch from 3g to 4g.
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doesn't it chew up more battery?
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doesn't it chew up more battery?
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it shouldnt chew up ure bttery at all, as all it does is search the network for 4gLTE and if it doesnt find it, it will automaticly go to sleep and try again like 2 or 3 hours later or periodically as it tells u. .however u do need to have sprint automatic connention left on in order for that work. atleast thats what i got from reading the sprint connection optimizer information it gave me.
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it shouldnt chew up ure bttery at all, as all it does is search the network for 4gLTE and if it doesnt find it, it will automaticly go to sleep and try again like 2 or 3 hours later or periodically as it tells u. .however u do need to have sprint automatic connention left on in order for that work. atleast thats what i got from reading the sprint connection optimizer information it gave me.
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The optimizer isn't for the LTE. I hate that garbage so I always leave it off. As long as your preferred network is set as stated above, it will automatically switch between them. Side note though, it may switch back to 3g if you don't have a very strong 4 g signal. It likes to be weird.
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Sounds like your thinking of a wimax phone. I I had a Motorola Photon and you had to physically turn 4g on and off on it.... I think most wimax 4g phones are that way.
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Do any of the custom ROMS have a toggle for 4g/3g? I live in a 4g area but sometimes the signal isn't strong enough so it goes to 3g. Quite annoying. It would be great to toggle 3g off and force 4g.
So I had s2 before s3, so I assume the s2 was a 4 -g wimax? It had a toggle widget.
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So I had s2 before s3, so I assume the s2 was a 4 -g wimax? It had a toggle widget.
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Correct !:good:
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Do any of the custom ROMS have a toggle for 4g/3g? I live in a 4g area but sometimes the signal isn't strong enough so it goes to 3g. Quite annoying. It would be great to toggle 3g off and force 4g.
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Have you tried updating to the new radio? I believe they boosted the power to give slightly better LTE connectivity in those kinds of environments.
There is a way to force LTE on the GS3. I did it with mine so that I could map out the LTE zones with sensorly a bit easier while I was driving over the weekend. The way I was able to do this is you need to have Nova Launcher downloaded and installed.
Once you do this, long press on the home screen and go to "Shortcuts".
Next click on "Activities"
Next scroll down to "IOTHiddenMenu"
Then scroll down and click on "IOTHiddenMenu : HDR1X_Selection"
Doing this will allow you to force LTE only mode. Keep in mind you WILL NOT be able to make any phone calls while doing this. For some reason the GS3 requires the phone to be in LTE + CDMA + EVDO Mode to make calls even if you have a very strong LTE signal.
Another app I would recommend downloading is called OpenSignalMaps. Once you have the LTE only mode turned on or even the normal LTE + CDMA mode, you can use this app to refresh your network by clicking the little refresh button at the bottom left of the app in the Overview tab. What this does is pretty much turn your phones mobile networks on and off and then scan for LTE first before scanning for EVDO. I have been able to connect to many more LTE sites by doing this. Even ones that are fairly far away.
Hope this all helps. Let me know if you have any extra questions.
No data connection at all
I have the settings on GSM/HSPA/LTE, but lost data connection completely. Tried to restart and turned on/off flight mode - still no data. Voice in and out is OK. I finally managed to reconnect by repeating the process. Is there a better way to reconnect?
Thanks.
Check out "Network"
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mangelow.network
It takes you to the network screen as well
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with the latest l13 radio my phone will not stay on 4g it is heavily biased to 3g and I do not know how to fix it. I am right next to the 4g towers.. ... any thoughts? Thanks
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Thanks. Unfortunately, the "Network" app would not run. So I followed a similar line, and found "3G Reconnect". It does not fix the connection issue. Any other thoughts?
I'm sort of troubled at the moment with my L710. I believe it to be Sprint's network that is causing problems, but here goes...
Monday my phone was operating perfectly fine. 4G data and was running my PC off of the tether. Tuesday, I could not get 4G anywhere in my apartment even when placing it exactly where I had it Monday. Today, I have intermittent data issues. Even with 4G showing present with maximum reception, there are times where I cannot load Facebook updates, XDA app, browser, or anything revolving around data use. Is this Sprint's doing or am I just having bad luck with my ROM?
Started on LiquidSmooth 2.9, continued on Dandroid. Remains present on CleanBean. Only mod I use is Direct Inject (Kill Joy).
Currently on WiFi just to ask this question. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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bb2si said:
I'm sort of troubled at the moment with my L710. I believe it to be Sprint's network that is causing problems, but here goes...
Monday my phone was operating perfectly fine. 4G data and was running my PC off of the tether. Tuesday, I could not get 4G anywhere in my apartment even when placing it exactly where I had it Monday. Today, I have intermittent data issues. Even with 4G showing present with maximum reception, there are times where I cannot load Facebook updates, XDA app, browser, or anything revolving around data use. Is this Sprint's doing or am I just having bad luck with my ROM?
Started on LiquidSmooth 2.9, continued on Dandroid. Remains present on CleanBean. Only mod I use is Direct Inject (Kill Joy).
Currently on WiFi just to ask this question. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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What part of the U.S. you live in?, Sprint doing massive network overhaul in a lot of cities. Did you update PRL before you flashed any of those AOSP roms?
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I'm in Westmont, Illinois. Yes, I made sure to update PRL before going to AOSP and even now, on Clean Bean, with a frequent PRL update I will show 4G for a brief moment (and even show 4G performance) then revert to 3G. I'm figuring it is Sprint, but when I go just a few miles north to Lombard, Illinois I have perfect 4G reception.
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