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I have a Tele2 sim, which uses Netcom's network, in turn causes my phone to roam at all times, which is normal for how things are here. The problem is that the Roaming sign by the signal bars replace the speed-signs, so I don't know if I'm using Edge, 3G or HSPDA... Except for going into the settings, about phone and checking the status there.
The Galaxy S I had showed the speed and traffic with another icon besides the signal bars, so it had it sorted.
So, I want to replace the R-sign with the speed sign, in short.
tele2
i don't know if you solved your problem, but i am curious if you have.
here's the thing: a friend of mine has just as i have a prime, i am rocking vodafone he is using tele2. my vodafone card works in both, a kpn sim works in both... his tele2 works just in mine in his phone it just shows the R as in roaming on top of the range bar and nothing else.
Now is that particalur issue not the main problem...though it tells me something now: the main problem is that on his phone, just showing the R it refuses to go on the internet through 3g or H or whatever, besides wifi of course.
Anybody got a clue on what might be the issue?
thnx in advance
mstrandbo said:
I have a Tele2 sim, which uses Netcom's network, in turn causes my phone to roam at all times, which is normal for how things are here. The problem is that the Roaming sign by the signal bars replace the speed-signs, so I don't know if I'm using Edge, 3G or HSPDA... Except for going into the settings, about phone and checking the status there.
The Galaxy S I had showed the speed and traffic with another icon besides the signal bars, so it had it sorted.
So, I want to replace the R-sign with the speed sign, in short.
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If you're rooted you can replace the icon. Its in the SystemUI apk @ /res/drawable-xhdpi
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sherlock1 said:
i don't know if you solved your problem, but i am curious if you have.
here's the thing: a friend of mine has just as i have a prime, i am rocking vodafone he is using tele2. my vodafone card works in both, a kpn sim works in both... his tele2 works just in mine in his phone it just shows the R as in roaming on top of the range bar and nothing else.
Now is that particalur issue not the main problem...though it tells me something now: the main problem is that on his phone, just showing the R it refuses to go on the internet through 3g or H or whatever, besides wifi of course.
Anybody got a clue on what might be the issue?
thnx in advance
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The R is the symbol for roaming, the apn settings are probably wrong.
/Edit: After a little research (google) it seems the problem is because Tele2 uses the networks of Netcom and Telenor where they do not have coverage themselves.
Don't worry though, the Roaming charges is not "international" charges. So you will not be skinned to the bone from your phone company.
Only fix is to change operator.
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Herman76 said:
The R is the symbol for roaming, the apn settings are probably wrong.
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we don't know...tele2 doesn't know...we tried everything in every way possible...it's too weird...propably something simple you wouldn't think of....
Did you try checking the option that allows data connections while roaming? That's off by default of course in stock android.
my ADP1 (1.x android) had a big fat warning that "data connection was lost because of roaming" Not sure what ICS displays in that case...
I'm in the Netherlands and also on Tele2 and have the same issue. Because here Tele2 uses T-Mobile masts, I have to have international roaming turned on or I get no data, regardless of APN, so my phone thinks I'm roaming all the time.
The same is true for my other family members who are on Android and Tele2, but I'm the only one with ICS. Even though our phones all need to be set to international roaming, we are not billed as roaming.
No answer for you, just hoping for a solution without having to root (because I don't want to yet )
Same goes for me. I'm with Telfort (Netherlands), which uses KPN network. I've already tried installing different modem, but that doesn't seem to help.
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If you're rooted you can replace the icon. Its in the SystemUI apk @ /res/drawable-xhdpi
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This sounds promising to me, but I actually don't understand anything of it. Could you explain?
It's good to see there are more people with this particular problem, in different countries too. Hopefully someone will come up with a solution soon. Even if you don't have this problem, why wouldn't you want to see you connection speed travelling abroad?
-pepe- said:
Same goes for me. I'm with Telfort (Netherlands), which uses KPN network. I've already tried installing different modem, but that doesn't seem to help.
This sounds promising to me, but I actually don't understand anything of it. Could you explain?
It's good to see there are more people with this particular problem, in different countries too. Hopefully someone will come up with a solution soon. Even if you don't have this problem, why wouldn't you want to see you connection speed travelling abroad?
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OK, i understand what you mean now! I copied systemUI.apk from system/app folder (upload with dropbox, quite easy), changed .apk to .zip and got all the .png files from the res folder in the apk.
Then it turns out there are very neat little icons with corresponding file names. There are files for G, 3G, E, H and 4G connection speeds. And there is a 'R' for roaming file. Off course i could change that png to, lets say, the H icon. But then i still won't be able to see my connection speed right? I will just always see an H icon, since i'm always roaming.
What i am, and supposedly others are, looking for is the place with the settings for these icons. I would like to tell my phone that even when roaming, i just want to see an icon which displays the connection speed, not the fact that i'm roaming.
Little off topic: what is the difference between blue and gray icon colors?
Thanks!
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I am feeling very stupid. Turns out that the solution is very simple, I just had to change a very normal setting. Go to: system settings/more (under wireless and networks)/mobile networks (or in Dutch: systeeminstellingen/meer (onder draadloos en netwerken)/mobiele netwerken). Turn off (data?) roaming (NL: gegevensroaming) en turn on national data roaming (NL: same, since it's not translated). Maybe do a short flight mode, and voilà, you can see you network speeds!
Nice one, it wouldn't have occurred to me...I expected to have to live with it until my contract ends in a few months.
Definitely not using Tele2 for much longer...everyone in my house is having I issues with texts not arriving, regardless of handset.
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Good luck with a different provider, but don't go with Telfort than!
when i am on a call i cant not see to get data...the data connection turns off by itself and when the call ends data connection will come back on? is it suppose to be like that or is there something wrong with the phone. right now im on software 1.28.708.10. thanks
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when i am on a call i cant not see to get data...the data connection turns off by itself and when the call ends data connection will come back on? is it suppose to be like that or is there something wrong with the phone. right now im on software 1.28.708.10. thanks
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Happens to me too I believe my frined.
It only happens with mobile data though.
If you are on Wifi, the wifi should NOT disconnect right?
ya if it is on wifi then it is ok. not data connection though
I believe that the phone switches to 2g during calls, and not sure whether this is a telco setting that they do not allow calls through 3g, or a software feature of the phone with the reasoning that 2g signals are generally stronger in most parts of the world compared to 3g.
Just fyi i had the same issue on my "old" Desire HD.
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I believe that the phone switches to 2g during calls, and not sure whether this is a telco setting that they do not allow calls through 3g, or a software feature of the phone with the reasoning that 2g signals are generally stronger in most parts of the world compared to 3g.
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It might be carrier specific. I have no trouble getting (and keeping) HSPA data when I'm in a call.
which version do u have Barry? I am using the international version on rogers. Are you using the at&t version?
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It might be carrier specific. I have no trouble getting (and keeping) HSPA data when I'm in a call.
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Then I believe it to be carrier specific then since the software governing these kinda things should be standard across the board
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which version do u have Barry? I am using the international version on rogers. Are you using the at&t version?
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A UK international version on AT&T.
Ok that is so strange. I have the Hong kong version on rogers network. It never happened to me before and I have used a lot of HTC and unlocked phones before.
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ok so i dont think its the carrier cuz i reset the phone and it works sometimes now. if i make a call and browse right away then it will work but if i leave it for too long then it wont work.
marktang said:
ok so i dont think its the carrier cuz i reset the phone and it works sometimes now. if i make a call and browse right away then it will work but if i leave it for too long then it wont work.
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guys its because the phone calls you make are on a 2g bandwidth unless its a video call, that's why if you have 2g connection or EDGE active it will get disabled as soon as you make a call.
to clarify, force your network settings to wcdma and then connect to 3g, after that make a call and your 3g will not be disconnected
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guys its because the phone calls you make are on a 2g bandwidth unless its a video call, that's why if you have 2g connection or EDGE active it will get disabled as soon as you make a call.
to clarify, force your network settings to wcdma and then connect to 3g, after that make a call and your 3g will not be disconnected
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i tried this and the 3g was displayed in notification bar.. but when i use this as hotspot, i hardly get connected to internet in my laptop (connected to phone) even the 3g was displayed.. this is really bring me down.. as i need to use hotspot while on travel and had conversation at the same time..
is there any other way to solve this?
thanks
Yup got it to work. Thanks.
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marktang said:
Yup got it to work. Thanks.
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Hi Marktang... I saw your post from Google as I lost data connection during phone call with my Galaxy S2.
May I know is it after configure the Network Mode inside the setting to use WCDMA only, then the problem will be solved?
Thank you...
from one day to the other my 3g stopped working, 3g icon appears in the notification bar and arrows of connection also appear but I can not access anything, I've tried to give a full wipe but without success,i have tested the ics, jb official and free xperia but without success, I'm thinking that is the problem modulo 3g my xperia because other phones the 3G worked perfectly, please help me
sorry for my bad english
nathansg7 said:
from one day to the other my 3g stopped working, 3g icon appears in the notification bar and arrows of connection also appear but I can not access anything, I've tried to give a full wipe but without success,i have tested the ics, jb official and free xperia but without success, I'm thinking that is the problem modulo 3g my xperia because other phones the 3G worked perfectly, please help me
sorry for my bad english
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If you are facing the same problem in both ICS and JB then its most probably a problem associated with your SIM Card or Network Provider. Have you tried using the sim in any other device? If it doesn't work there too then you should contact your Network Providers Customer Care, only they can help you with that. If that doesn't work either then try flashing a different baseband, if that doesn't work either then you should think of getting both your device and sim card repaired/replaced.
Today I called my carrier and i complained again about my 3g and they said everything was ok, so I was already going to the mall to buy another chip,when I was leaving the house, to my surprise (and delight), my 3g miraculously work again without me having done anything, good that everything was resolved and thank Sumedha Kapoor :laugh: for giving me tips to solve my problem.
I Loose network signal anytime i switch to 2g/gsm only
I have tried reboots, resets, tried different roms, all other sim cards have this issue when i use them on my phone, im on the latest radio too. Dont know what to do now..
Any help would be appreciated.
The T989 might be incompatible with the 2G bands, are you using it in the U.S.?
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The T989 might be incompatible with the 2G bands, are you using it in the U.S.?
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Dont think so, it used to work before, then after some time i would have to turn off the data or reboot before i could switch, and now it just stopped working!
Not in the US tho
albertkkjnr said:
Dont think so, it used to work before, then after some time i would have to turn off the data or reboot before i could switch, and now it just stopped working!
Not in the US tho
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Possible fixes for this is flashing the latest radio, I believe it's UVMC6. Works fine with my phone (I live in Mexico and 2G works fine)
EDIT: Sorry, I realize that you have the latest radio, my bad
I remember I used to have this issue too, what fixed it for me is choosing manually my network operator, available in the phone network settings. It was either choosing manually or automatically, I can't recall which one I chose, but it fixed the problem. I now have it in automatic and it works and from time to time when I travel to the US close to the border, my phone cannot decide if it wants to go with T-Mobile or my network (Movistar) so I change it to manual and select Movistar and works just fine, so maybe all you need to do is change from Automatic to Manual, or vice-versa. Hope that can help
ShaDisNX255 said:
Possible fixes for this is flashing the latest radio, I believe it's UVMC6. Works fine with my phone (I live in Mexico and 2G works fine)
EDIT: Sorry, I realize that you have the latest radio, my bad
I remember I used to have this issue too, what fixed it for me is choosing manually my network operator, available in the phone network settings. It was either choosing manually or automatically, I can't recall which one I chose, but it fixed the problem. I now have it in automatic and it works and from time to time when I travel to the US close to the border, my phone cannot decide if it wants to go with T-Mobile or my network (Movistar) so I change it to manual and select Movistar and works just fine, so maybe all you need to do is change from Automatic to Manual, or vice-versa. Hope that can help
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Hey,
I tried choosing manually, it did say it was registered on network, but that's it, signal bar remained empty and it still said emergency calls only. At times the signal bar fills up, but saids mobile network unavailable when I try to make a call.
Appreciate your assistance tho
I managed to make a log of when I switch to 2g, If that would be helpful
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwuBK-DMrlfEbnpOR211YXNwT0k/view?pli=1
albertkkjnr said:
Hey,
I tried choosing manually, it did say it was registered on network, but that's it, signal bar remained empty and it still said emergency calls only. At times the signal bar fills up, but saids mobile network unavailable when I try to make a call.
Appreciate your assistance tho
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Wish I could help, but I don't know what to do anymore. Why don't you just stick to 3G? There are some places I can't use 2G so I switch to 3G, I just deactivate data when I'm not using it. I sometimes lose 2G signal too, but that's mainly because I am inside a building with thick walls or I simply don't get 2G signal, happens from time to time on certain places, like my old work place for example. I would either get low signal or no signal at all.
I wish I could help, but even I don't know what to do. Best of luck to you
So, i'm in the UK with my nice shiny OP3 (on Three UK) - I am rooted with twrp, but same applies on stock.
The radio in this phone seems to prefer H+/3G to 4G, even though where i live, i have full bars on both. My nexus 5 always prefered 4G, and the OP3 is set to prefer 4G but 90% of the time drops to 3G/H+
Another interesting thing, if i use the testing menu to force LTE only, even if it's on 4G already, completely stops any signal getting through for a number of minutes until it decides to connect sometime later. I have full LTE signal in my room too.
Is this a radio problem that could be solved in the future with a software update? not seen anyone else with this issue!
FYI, when it is on 4G, it's super fast and stays connected until a reboot, where the whole process starts again
Norman
manor7777 said:
So, i'm in the UK with my nice shiny OP3 (on Three UK) - I am rooted with twrp, but same applies on stock.
The radio in this phone seems to prefer H+/3G to 4G, even though where i live, i have full bars on both. My nexus 5 always prefered 4G, and the OP3 is set to prefer 4G but 90% of the time drops to 3G/H+
Another interesting thing, if i use the testing menu to force LTE only, even if it's on 4G already, completely stops any signal getting through for a number of minutes until it decides to connect sometime later. I have full LTE signal in my room too.
Is this a radio problem that could be solved in the future with a software update? not seen anyone else with this issue!
FYI, when it is on 4G, it's super fast and stays connected until a reboot, where the whole process starts again
Norman
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Check your APN.
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Check your APN.
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APN Is exactly the same as my nexus 5, and i even added a new one. Same deal.
I'm an IT Professional, just not a developer. i've done everything i can think of. 4G does work, but only when it wants to. My phone is also registered with my carrier correctly.
Bump on this anyone?
I am having a similar problem I guess. I have the dual sims installed and one sim randomly shows no range. Further, the network preference is not the way it is supposed to be - Chose it as 4G and if 4G is not detected it falls back to 2G.
Same issue forcing lte fixes lte for me but then no calls come through
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dkotoric said:
Same issue forcing lte fixes lte for me but then no calls come through
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Same as you. Anyone know how to fix the network priority to lock onto LTE first and then drop to 3G for calls?
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cdkg said:
Same as you. Anyone know how to fix the network priority to lock onto LTE first and then drop to 3G for calls?
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I did notice when I do have LTE it's fine but it won't re lock onto LTE after a call on Three where it has to drop to H
I'm having a problem where the phone catches 4G+ "carrier aggregation" and it'll jump from to 4g+ to 4g and back to 4g+ really fast like almost flashing . And speed test are showing low numbers. T-Mobile USA.
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Same here. Sometimes it just locked to 3g/h+ in a strong LTE area for no reason. I'm on stock oos with one sim and 1 apn. Sometimes I need to reboot the phone to get LTE back.
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I first put my sim into slot 1 when I first got the device, I was having the exact same issue. I found that the data priority sim, or if you only have one sim needs to be in sim slot 2.
mrnovanova said:
Same here. Sometimes it just locked to 3g/h+ in a strong LTE area for no reason. I'm on stock oos with one sim and 1 apn. Sometimes I need to reboot the phone to get LTE back.
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Yes exactly. And even then it doesn't show up straight away despite 3/4 and usually full signal. Sometimes just putting it into standby mode and leaving it 20mins can sort it... Until I get another call lol. Wondering if it's just a software or firmware issue that could be patched. Lte is fine it's just never preferred despite the options being set
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APN is not the universal response. Here he faces a problem of inaccurate network type choice, APN is only to have acces to internet through the provider's proxies. It's a radio problem clearly, the baseband is probably to be corrected by OnePlus.
It's really a strange thing to see those network type issues, MMS issues are still present after all those years.
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APN is not the universal response. Here he faces a problem of inaccurate network type choice, APN is only to have acces to internet through the provider's proxies. It's a radio problem clearly, the baseband is probably to be corrected by OnePlus.
It's really a strange thing to see those network type issues, MMS issues are still present after all those years.
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This is what I thought. It's probably an easy fix for oneplus or rom developers. Custom radios are nothing new. Let's hope so anyway!
This is happening to me as well. I'm on three in a strong 4G area but it always prefers 3G it's so annoying hope it gets fixed soon.
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same problem here.
i tested op3 with 3 different carriers
on two of them - lte no problem, instant connect...
on third sim - slow connection, frequent out of range. almost no lte.
tested third sim on iphone - instant lte connect, no problem.
seems like a incompatibility with an selected cellular operators.
DrSun said:
same problem here.
i tested op3 with 3 different carriers
on two of them - lte no problem, instant connect...
on third sim - slow connection, frequent out of range. almost no lte.
tested third sim on iphone - instant lte connect, no problem.
seems like a incompatibility with an selected cellular operators.
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Could be but I'm doubting it. OP3 Has full support at least for my carrier on both bands they use (3 & 20).. Never know, the devs here will figure it out if oneplus don't
So i am in Germany right now using Vodafone with LTE enabled and enough datavolume but i am surfing with 2g speed. What is this? Checked the apn and everything is fine. On my S5 i am flying through the net ...
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erdock said:
So i am in Germany right now using Vodafone with LTE enabled and enough datavolume but i am surfing with 2g speed. What is this? Checked the apn and everything is fine. On my S5 i am flying through the net ...
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Even loading google is a struggle
Same issue here, have never got it to say 'LTE' for me since I got the phone, best it does is 4G whilst my Galaxy S5 would happily pickup LTE. Just wondering what UK users have there preferred network type set to? Mine is on GSM/WCDMA/LTE I assume that is right as that is what it went to itself and have tried LTE or LTE/WCDMA too.
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Same issue here, have never got it to say 'LTE' for me since I got the phone, best it does is 4G whilst my Galaxy S5 would happily pickup LTE. Just wondering what UK users have there preferred network type set to? Mine is on GSM/WCDMA/LTE I assume that is right as that is what it went to itself and have tried LTE or LTE/WCDMA too.
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Sorry, i mean my OP3 shows LTE in statusbar but it runs with 2G speed