roam control no 3g - Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I'm using the Samsung Epic and i just bought roam control...when i press roam only it goes into roam signal but there is no 3g or 1x or any data...did i do something wrong? how do i get data to work? Thanks

go to settings from the home screen and make sure you have data roaming turned on... but if I'm not mistaken, you will only ever data roam on 1x (talking from experience, not any known document or anything)

Wizard Knight said:
go to settings from the home screen and make sure you have data roaming turned on... but if I'm not mistaken, you will only ever data roam on 1x (talking from experience, not any known document or anything)
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Data roaming is on... any other possible solution?

I have used this app before without a hitch. I couldn't get data to work until I picked "roam" for the data roam guard.
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You may have already done this, but ensure your data network is ACTIVATED (hold down the power button and instead of selecting power off, select data network). If it is already activated, i.e. you get a 3G signal when you get a Sprint signal, then try deactivating it and reactivating it.
Btw, you are not using a 3G toggle widget of any sort are you? The ones that actually work only work about 50% of the time (buggy), so I don't use them anymore.
If all else fails, try rebooting, wait for a Sprint 3G symbol then switch to Roam.

I thought I remember from somewhere that our roaming is onto the verizon network. And that in the sprint/ verizon agreement, that sprint customers who roam on verizon are restricted to 1x.
I think this is part of why with sprints ec05, it won't show 1x, just 3g no matter what.

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[Q] Can someone explain data roaming to me (specifically CM's roaming options)?

I am a bit confused as to what constitutes roaming with Sprint. As far as I can tell, the only way to tell what network I am on is the little network indicator on the notification bar. I have a few questions, and I apologize if they are stupid ones. I tried searching for the answers, but have come up short.
Is there ever any time where my network indicator will read 3G and I will be roaming?
Am I always roaming whenever it says 1X?
I hear people mention EVDO, is that the same thing as 1X? If not, is EVDO considered roaming or not?
Also, I have a couple of questions about the roaming options on CyanogenMod. If I change my network to "Affiliated Networks," I am unable to get data transfers to work unless I turn on both Data Roaming and International Data Roaming, despite the fact that I am well inside the borders of my country. Is this a well known issue, or am I experiencing something out of the ordinary?
Thanks in advance.
Saturn2K said:
I am a bit confused as to what constitutes roaming with Sprint. As far as I can tell, the only way to tell what network I am on is the little network indicator on the notification bar. I have a few questions, and I apologize if they are stupid ones. I tried searching for the answers, but have come up short.
Is there ever any time where my network indicator will read 3G and I will be roaming?
Am I always roaming whenever it says 1X?
I hear people mention EVDO, is that the same thing as 1X? If not, is EVDO considered roaming or not?
Also, I have a couple of questions about the roaming options on CyanogenMod. If I change my network to "Affiliated Networks," I am unable to get data transfers to work unless I turn on both Data Roaming and International Data Roaming, despite the fact that I am well inside the borders of my country. Is this a well known issue, or am I experiencing something out of the ordinary?
Thanks in advance.
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1. it wont show 3g if you are roaming, normally.
2.not always roaming when it says 1x but if you are roaming it will always show 1x
3. evdo is 3g so see above.
cant help you with the last one thought.
aimbdd said:
1. it wont show 3g if you are roaming, normally.
2.not always roaming when it says 1x but if you are roaming it will always show 1x
3. evdo is 3g so see above.
cant help you with the last one thought.
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#2 isn't exact, I used to get 3g (EVDO) on my HTC touch diamond when roaming at work.
robbyhousley said:
#2 isn't exact, I used to get 3g (EVDO) on my HTC touch diamond when roaming at work.
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its not supposed to connect to 3g when roaming.
Don't you get a triangle next to your signal bar if you're roaming? I do. That would also indicate data roaming as well....
is there an advantage to roaming? I get free 3g data but I usually keep in on the sprint mode and turn off roaming.
Whats the benefit of keeping it on?
kinextions said:
is there an advantage to roaming? I get free 3g data but I usually keep in on the sprint mode and turn off roaming.
Whats the benefit of keeping it on?
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If you leave roaming turned off, you can hit areas where you either need to roam or you will get 1x data. Turning on roaming gives you the best chance to maintain a fast connection.

[fixed] Data while roaming?

I'm running ACS recovery/kernel + root; and it was also true with Zedo v2.
I cannot get any data while roaming. I have installed and run roam control. I have tried all possible options under Settings/Wireless and Networks/Mobile Data and Roaming.
Anyone else?
Edit:
Problem was fixed - see post#6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17811600&postcount=6
Where do you live?
no seriously
The ET4G, like previous samsung phones cannot roam on the PCS band, so if whoever your roaming on is only throwing voice over the cellular band and data over PCS then you got no data.....
No one seems to care about this bug and I don't get why not.
R1ptide said:
Where do you live?
no seriously
The ET4G, like previous samsung phones cannot roam on the PCS band, so if whoever your roaming on is only throwing voice over the cellular band and data over PCS then you got no data.....
No one seems to care about this bug and I don't get why not.
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My roaming carrier is US Cellular.
R1ptide said:
Where do you live?
no seriously
The ET4G, like previous samsung phones cannot roam on the PCS band, so if whoever your roaming on is only throwing voice over the cellular band and data over PCS then you got no data.....
No one seems to care about this bug and I don't get why not.
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I'm going to have to go somewhere and roam now...(I purchased Roam Control a year ago for my Moment, but I don't want to root my ET until there is an unroot method)
I ALWAYS had data while roaming with my Samsung Moment. Granted, sometimes it was slow as molasses, but I always had it!
I'm actually seriously considering turning this phone back in... With Sprint's crappy network, once you get inside a building, often the only signal you can get is a roaming cellular signal... which makes the GSII a hair more than useless.
nabbed said:
I'm running ACS recovery/kernel + root; and it was also true with Zedo v2.
I cannot get any data while roaming. I have installed and run roam control. I have tried all possible options under Settings/Wireless and Networks/Mobile Data and Roaming.
Anyone else?
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I had this happen. I had to go under Wireless and Network then to Roaming. Uncheck all settings in Roaming guard and Roaming settings. Reboot phone then go back and check everthing under Roaming settings again. I think I had to enable the data block under roaming guard. Anyway - it finally told me I was roaming and asked for permission to connect to data. Also using Roam Control.
mlr_90 said:
I had this happen. I had to go under Wireless and Network then to Roaming. Uncheck all settings in Roaming guard and Roaming settings. Reboot phone then go back and check everthing under Roaming settings again. I think I had to enable the data block under roaming guard. Anyway - it finally told me I was roaming and asked for permission to connect to data. Also using Roam Control.
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Thanks. That actually fixed the problem. More can roam with data.

Data roaming issues

The settings for data roaming on this phone is confusing. At first I was getting messages that I am getting into an area where there is roaming and click on roam to continue even though I am at home where I have service without roaming. I clicked never show this message again and clicked roam. I still get the message. Also when I woke up this morning the signal bar had a triangle above it while the bars were unlit as if i didn't have any service and then in a second it returned to normal. It also does that frequently when I have 3g off and on. What is the meaning of that?
How I do I set up the data roaming where I don't get messages? What is data guard? Also how do I set up the data roaming options where I can save battery.
What is everyone setup for data? Do you guys have it as sprint only or automatic? I would appreciate anyone's help. Thank you.
put ur roaming into sprint only by default its on automatic.
If I turn it off and go to an area where I don't have service, can I turn on roaming manually to see if I get service?

Sprint GS3 won't roam. Just shows no signal in roaming areas.

I noticed that I can no longer roam on my Sprint GS3. I used to be able to, back when I was using the rooted stock ROM, but now I just get no signal in places where I should have roaming coverage. I know this because my brother's GS3 will be roaming in an area where I'm showing no coverage.
I tried using the LI3, LG8, LG2, and LG9 radios. Have also tried several different ROMs, including AOKP, FreeGS3, and JellyBomb. I also had manually-loaded PRL of 11115, and then tried updating, which gave me 24006.
I also tried all the different tricks I'm aware of -- toggling airplane mode to see if it will choose a new network. And I've checked to make sure that roaming is allowed and isn't set to "Sprint only."
At this point, I'm thinking of going back to stock to see if that works. I'm not sure what to expect with that, though.
Has anybody experienced anything like this?
As far as I know, you arent able to roam on 3g. If you put the corporate prl on your phone, you can then roam on other carriers.
Oops, I should clarify. I can't roam at ALL... meaning no voice, no 1X data, nothing. It shows the "No signal" icon.
Make sure you have roamimg enabled in mobile network settings
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Yes, I suffered the same thing yesterday. Until roam control is fixed I suggest looking at loading of Verizon prl in this situation. It is easy enough on this phone to do it and then switch to a sprint prl when you get back to your home area.
Also check Network settings, are you on "Automatic" or "Sprint"?
I had to toggle data and voice on and off until it gave me are you sure you want to roam message after that it started working.(In roam settings)

[Q]Sprint PRL with 3g Roaming

Hello, this is my first post on this forum and I THINK I am placing it in the right section. If it is incorrect, I apologize!
I have looked around and I found this thread here that contained some great information. I tried all of the PRLs and I could only get 3G roaming on one of them - the 01337-mod PRL. I was using roam control with the Sprint Corporate Accounts, however I was still only getting 1x. I managed to get 3G when using the 01337-mod PRL, however I do not wish to be on Verizon all the time. I have looked around but none of the PRLs I have tried work for me with roam control. I am running the Monthly Snapshot of CM10.1. Is there a way for me to get 3G roaming with roam control?
Thanks for the assistance!
From what I have gathered it is because Roam Control turns off the 1900 mhz band leaving only the 850 mhz, cellular band. Therefore no 3G. Here is a link to a post that discusses it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32090794&postcount=76
I use Roam Control while at work, but only for voice not data. If you periodically need 3G data, I would suggest the PRL write method to flash a modded VZW PRL for only when needed, then go back to Sprint 56006.
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notmyepic said:
From what I have gathered it is because Roam Control turns off the 1900 mhz band leaving only the 850 mhz, cellular band. Therefore no 3G. Here is a link to a post that discusses it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32090794&postcount=76
I use Roam Control while at work, but only for voice not data. If you periodically need 3G data, I would suggest the PRL write method to flash a modded VZW PRL for only when needed, then go back to Sprint 56006.
Sent from Notmyepic's Odexed Blue GS3
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Hmm, that is interesting. And quite disappointing! Thank you for the heads up. And what PRL write method are you suggesting? Via dialing ##3282# is not supported on CM10.1. The only method I know how to flash PRLs on CM10.1 and other AOSP ROMs is through DFS, and a computer is required for this and it is inconvenient. I managed to get 3G Roaming for a couple minutes when on PRL 16006 I went to Roam Control, chose "Roam Only" and then rebooted my phone. I had Mobile Data on and WiFi off, and it instantly connected to Verizon's 3G. I got about 50kB/s download. However, when I went back to "Roam Control" and chose "Home Only" I connected to Sprint's 3G. I then tried to reconnect to Verizon by choosing "Roam Only" and I could only manage to get 1x.
LakeSoccer2 said:
Hmm, that is interesting. And quite disappointing! Thank you for the heads up. And what PRL write method are you suggesting? Via dialing ##3282# is not supported on CM10.1. The only method I know how to flash PRLs on CM10.1 and other AOSP ROMs is through DFS, and a computer is required for this and it is inconvenient. I managed to get 3G Roaming for a couple minutes when on PRL 16006 I went to Roam Control, chose "Roam Only" and then rebooted my phone. I had Mobile Data on and WiFi off, and it instantly connected to Verizon's 3G. I got about 50kB/s download. However, when I went back to "Roam Control" and chose "Home Only" I connected to Sprint's 3G. I then tried to reconnect to Verizon by choosing "Roam Only" and I could only manage to get 1x.
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Since I got my GS3, I have only been on a TW Rom, specifically Odex Blue by Strong Steve, so I don't know anything about CM10 on a GS3. But needing a computer to change the PRL would be a hassle.
After you rebooted, are you sure about the 3G on Verizon? You can verify by going into Roam Control and verify network status.
I ask because, If I am selected to Roam Only and reboot, I go back to Sprint.
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notmyepic said:
Since I got my GS3, I have only been on a TW Rom, specifically Odex Blue by Strong Steve, so I don't know anything about CM10 on a GS3. But needing a computer to change the PRL would be a hassle.
After you rebooted, are you sure about the 3G on Verizon? You can verify by going into Roam Control and verify network status.
I ask because, If I am selected to Roam Only and reboot, I go back to Sprint.
Sent from Notmyepic's Odexed Blue GS3
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Yes, I am positive it was on Verizon because I did check. "View network status" under Roam Control and it stated my roaming status = true and my network carrier = Verizon wireless great Lakes. I was getting decent speeds but it's unstable and if it switches to 1x, a reboot is required to get back onto 3G
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