Hello all, firstly i apologise if this has been answered before, i did search but couldn`t really find a definitive answer!
I have a HTC Desire which at the moment has Gingerbread (2.3.3) on. This is the one direct from HTC which i have restored via a nandroid to see if the problem persists. The phone is rooted and s-off (clockwork mod recovery) and i have tried out a few ROM`s but the problem seems to persist.
The problem is with the Network Mode function whereby you have the 3 options, WCDMA only, GSM only or GSM/WCDMA auto. It seems i have to have this option set at GSM only for the phone to function properly. If i set it to Auto it seems that as soon as the bars drop so does the connection and i am unable to make or receive calls
When on GSM only i can access the internet but obviously not 3G so i only get an E above the arrows.
I`m in the UK on Vodafone and my area says it has good coverage for 3G which i can confirm by using other phones.
Does anyone have any ideas on what the problem may be, i like my Desire and would love to be able to use the full potential.
Happy Christmas and New Year to all...
p.s. If you need more info, i`m only to happy to provide it.
What happens when you set network-type to WCDMA only?
Is your radio up-to-date?
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Don't do WCDMA only download network from market then switch to Exgo its the fastest
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certifiednoob said:
Don't do WCDMA only download network from market then switch to Exgo its the fastest
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What's your problem with WCDMA only? And which do you mean with Exgo? Please write the whole name.
a fix maybe
hi mattchur try this code as if you are making a phone call,*#*#4636#*#*,in there are a list of commands you can change gsm/wcdma,it may help you fella
Thanks for the replies guys, it seems i have made some headway into the issue!
I tried using WCDMA only as suggested by MatDrOiD (thanks for that) but the reception seemed a bit flaky...
Using the *#*#4636#*#* which i knew about (but thanks burty39) iv`e been trying out the different options (had a few issues with GSM/CDSM auto (prl) don`t do this ) it`s seems when i choose the option "WCDMA preferred" and things seem to work fine for now.
I`m getting an H (HSPDA) when connecting which is at least 3G i think and i`m able to make and recieve calls.
The network bars don`t seem to high though (2 or 3 bars), maybe i`m just in a poorish reception area despite what Vodafone say.
certified noob, is the Network app from the Market just a short cut to the above? Could you explain more about the Exgo thing please...
Cheers.
Did you check wether your radio is up-to-date?
Sorry Mat forgot about that, meant to include it in my post (bit to much booze yesterday).
Anyway i`m pretty sure my radio is the latest, details are,
Android Version: 2.3.3
Baseband version: 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.23
Kernal version: 2.6.35.10-gf43272
[email protected]nd18-2 #1
Still seems a bit patchy now and then, if i select GSM only (EDGE) my signal strengh is -75dBm 22asu (full bars) and all is fine, if i stick it on WDCMA preffered (HSDPA) i get ~99-107dBm and 2-6asu (with 1 to 3 bars) and can occasionally access the net albeit slowly.
At the moment i`m just staying in GSM only, at least i know it`s working then.
It`s frustrating as i stick it on WCDMA preffered and one minute it`s fine, the next pages time out!
Cheers
No problem. Yes, you use the newest radio.
Any idea how to enter the *#*#4636#*#* mode in an Incredible S? I just get the Customize Quicksettings screen on this?
Please ask in section for HTC Incredible S.
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swich to WCDMA is Imposible on my HTC Desire HD
Hello all
when I swich network mode to Only WCDMA(perfomed WCDMA) after several seconds it come back to previous mode. its imposible to get 3G signal. my Samsung Galaxy S working without any problem at same place.
please help me
installed:
Android version 2.3.3
HTC sense version 2.1
Baseband version 12.53.60.25U_26.09.04.11_m2
Kernal version: 2.6.35.10-gd2564fb
thanks in advance
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Hi Guys
Allmost every rom I tried with 2.2 froyo, are not working for me.
The problem is: I don't have data connection at all.
I have full signal, but the phone do not tell if it's 3g og edge I'm on.
I have only found one rom which I have internet connection on, and that is FIRERIZN. On this rom I also get the information about its 3g or egde im on.
I wunder whats the difference between this rom and the others ?
What could be the problem, are there other danes which have the same problem as me ?
Hope someone can help me out..
Regards
JC
Hi,
I'm not an expert but from my experience, i always do full wipe and installed the latest radio before i flash the rom. So far the data connection was good. Although some froyo roms when installed have issues with hsdpa icon but it actually connected to hsdpa. Hope this info helps.
You could try - settings - wireless and networks - mobile networks - network operators - ( choose your network ) or there's - access point names ( not 100% sure what it is but my carrier Vodafone is on the list )
Just done a little research and it looks like the APN is the mms internet side of things
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Thanks for the answers guys.. but.
I allways do a wipe before flashing and i have the latest radio 5.09.00.08.
I have tried to select the the operatør this way, but i didn't go data connection.
Could it be the APN settings, there are causing the problem ?
Dumb question, but is data connection turned on in settings.?
It was turned off by default when I installed dj droid....
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This isn't related to any particular ROM as I have tasted this with various sense and none sense ROMS... Has anyone since using the latest radio had issues with connecting to 3G or having very strange fluctuations, where the signal might go dead completely then back up to full?
I seem to be experiencing this with 32.43.00.32U_5.09.00.20
nope seems fine with mine. OD rom in Australia
the ginger god said:
This isn't related to any particular ROM as I have tasted this with various sense and none sense ROMS... Has anyone since using the latest radio had issues with connecting to 3G or having very strange fluctuations, where the signal might go dead completely then back up to full?
I seem to be experiencing this with 32.43.00.32U_5.09.00.20
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The mentioned Radio is really poor in 3G Network. Especially change between 3G and EDGE. When I disconnect from Wifi it too often doesnt connect to the GSM or 3G again - the bars are there, you can phone but cant use data connection.
I hope there'll be a updated radio soon!
Im not happy with 5.09.00.20.
Hi,
I'm also experiencing a poor 3G connection with this radio.
I'm not happy with that.
Vodafone Spain, also same while itinerance in Portugal, USA.
Best
this radio has been absolutely fine for me.
having poor reception at singapore here too...
should i downgrade the radio?
Working best for me. From Malaysia.
Not working at all well for me. All was working great until I flashed to this radio. I'm now experiencing complete signal drops at least once an hour, have to toggle airplane mode to re-enable.
I tried rolling back to each other radio bar the first 3 or 4 with the same result.
Could it be something else or am I missing something when rolling back the radio?
It works fine for me as long as I stay in Copenhagen, but I've experienced losing signal altogether when travelling, this didn't happen before, so I think it's because of the radio.
I have a weird issue where I never seem to be able to access the Internet in any way until the connection icon changes from "3G" to "H". Is this normal? I haven't noticed this on the stock radio but then I didn't keep it that long...
Still having this "issue". Anyone else?
New version is working really better here.
Where could one get that version? And is it supposed to work on any ROM without breaking it?
I have the 32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2 radio and am on Telus.
I have the same issue as you. When the icon shows 3G my internet doesnt work at all but as soon as it changed to H (bang) full speed internet..
It did it for me on the 32.43 radio but not on stock. Anyone know what the stock Telus Radio is?
Guys you do know on telus we dont have a 3G network its strictly "H" that would be why your internet does not work. I would like to know how you managed to get stuck in 3G as i never have.
I have no idea - i just updated radio and rom to 2.2 Official (but rooted) - i entered the apn settings from the telus website.
When on internet things will be fine, internet loading (H in task bar) and then suddenly it will turn to the 3G icon and internet will freeze until the H icon comes back. Strange...
When i go into the settings and check my phone model it says its a HTC Desire A8181 - i checked the internet and this model is 3G Dual-Band 900/2100MHz.
Before i flashed a 2.2 rom my model showed as HTC Desire 8182, which is 850/1900 3G.
Could this be why its getting stuck on 3G instead of H?
My model also displays HTC Desire A8181 and I'm running a 2.2 ROM.
I don't remember what it said before on the Telus stock rom, but I could try flashing it back to see, since I have it in backup.
If you could try flashing it back that would be great - i think i have my Nandroid backup but its on my works computer...
Tsuushin said:
I have a weird issue where I never seem to be able to access the Internet in any way until the connection icon changes from "3G" to "H". Is this normal? I haven't noticed this on the stock radio but then I didn't keep it that long...
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Tsuushin said:
My model also displays HTC Desire A8181 and I'm running a 2.2 ROM.
I don't remember what it said before on the Telus stock rom, but I could try flashing it back to see, since I have it in backup.
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the modle should do anything i change mine to just HTC Desire, what rom are you running?
Hey guys I'm new to the forum so go easy on me.
So my problem with my DHD is with its 3g ever since I got it last year (Vodafone Australia). The problem is that it keeps switching between 3G and H and does not load pages for long periods of time and keeps switching but when it does work it's really fast. I have a Galaxy S2 and I had the same problems till today I have been thinking that it's vodafone's internet's problem but it's not. Today I found this lifesaving article on turning off HSPA on the Samsung Galaxy S2.
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...-for-better-battery-life-on-samsung-galaxy-s/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=837716
I did what it said and turned HSPA off and guess what, my internet started working flawlessly. It does not go on H anymore stays on 3G which means a bit slower speeds but that's not the problem at least it doesn't drop every 5 seconds. It was meant to fix the battery issue but it has fixed my internet problems (I don't care about the battery).
So I am hoping that you guys know how to get into RCC Control for HTC Desire HD. Or a way to disable just different 3G modes like HSPA etc.
I've had this problem for a year now I would really appreciate any sort of help.
Thanks guys
Try *#*#4636#*#* then look in the phone menu. Should be what your looking for.
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Try *#*#4636#*#* then look in the phone menu. Should be what your looking for.
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Hey thanks man that really helps but im yet to figure out what does what in that menu cuz its a bit different from the samsung one.
naughtydavin said:
Hey thanks man that really helps but im yet to figure out what does what in that menu cuz its a bit different from the samsung one.
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Press Phone Information then scroll down to Set Prefered Network Type.
i have question to ask about my network mode ... when i switch to WCDMA only , it only show there is no coverage and after that , in a few second it automatically change back to GSM/WCDMA auto .... however , when i change to GSM only ... it does not change back to GSM/WCDMA auto ... it seem like i can't switch to WCDMA only ... morever , i also have tried compared with my friend which also DHD user ... both of us using the same network .. when we switch our DHD to WCDMA only .. look like my DHD only change back to GSM/WCDMA auto just in a few second , and my friend DHD look like it maintain with WCDMA only and does not change back to GSM/WCDMA auto ... do you have any idea ?
i also try *#*#4636#*#* but still
Hey guys,
So I've noticed that I cannot do voice and data simultaneously (call someone and surf the web at the same time). I know its supposed to be possible under 3G and HSDPA for GSM networks. I am in a perfectly good HSDPA region (3G too for that matter, but my phone shows the H icon).
The only reason I can think that it is not working is because I am currently using the Vision_Radio_12.52. 60.25_26.08.04.30 (from *LEAK* Vision_Gingerbread_S_TMOUS_2.13) radio which is not the newest one.
So will upgrading my radio solve the problem (I can do voice and data fine individually.)? Or is it just not possible for some reason with this phone?
You can but only with 4g, the h on stock means 4 or 3g
No same for me and I am on a different radio the one ending .12,data turns off when talking,as to the reason why, I dont know, I just know it does not work.
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You can but only with 4g, the h on stock means 4 or 3g
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Ok, but like I said, I am seeing an H indicating that I should be on a HSDPA network (there is a seperate 3G icon when I am in 3G).
Regardless of 3G or 4G, I thought GSM can support voice + data over both 3G and 4G.
Bombadier is using the latest radio and is having the same problem so I wonder what is the reason behind this...
Radio and ROM specs in my signature, I have no problems talking and surfing while in H or 3G.
SuperDave81 said:
Radio and ROM specs in my signature, I have no problems talking and surfing while in H or 3G.
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Quick question do you have mobile network data always on?
Whatever the default is, I never manually turn it off, but I do use juice defender and allow it to turn off mobile data only when my screen is off.
Should of said on the phone running Unity, as I have it set from settings - wireless and network - mobile networks - not always on, will change it to always on and see if the connection stays on while talking.
Edit Just tested and the data connection stays on while I am on the phone,the OP should try mobile networks always on then.
My mobile network is already set to Always On.
When I get back home, I will update my ROM to the latest InserCoin v1.61 and the newest radio and report back. Hopefully, that will fix my problems.
Also, once I flash the newest radio, will I have to flash RIL too?
Just remember, newest radio doesn't always mean the best radio. I'm using an old one that after trying 5 different radios turned out to be the best.
Not sure about RIL's on sense though...
Seems to be all quiet about the need to match the rils,I used to, but had a few bad experiences matching the rils on the new unity releases 2.35+ so have stopped doing it,certainly with AOSP based roms it is not recommended to match,hope you get your problem sorted.
P.S. As the other chap said,the newest radio does not always mean the best radio,a bit of experimentation is required,also be sure to wipe the EFS data when changing radios.Link to a flashable zip can be found in the radio thread.
Updating to the newest ROM, kernel, and radio solved the problem. Thanks everyone for the help!
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Updating to the newest ROM, kernel, and radio solved the problem. Thanks everyone for the help!
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Pleased to hear you are all good
Hello all, I'm hoping somebody will be able to help. I've got a desire HD on 3 UK (I haven't contacted them coz tech support is useless and I don't want them to know I'm on a custom rom), running LordClock's ICS 8.6.1, My data works fine on 3.5g but as soon as phone switches to 3g I get no data at all. I've tried various roms I've Googled for hours and found no solution. I've checked APNs and tried various versions found on web, I've tried changing the WCDMA preferred option in hidden menu, I've cleaned and reseated the sim, and tried turning airplane mode off and on The annoying thing is data has worked on 3g on Ice cold sandwich in the past, I think v7.3. I was wondering if it had anything to do with build prop and have changed and added various lines but with no success. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated and thanks will be given to anyone who contributes. Thanks.
What do you mean by switching from 3G to 3.5G? There's only a toggle to switch between 2G and Automatic mode (2G/3G) in ICS right? How are you switching between the 2? Also what is this hidden menu where you switch to WCDMA preferred? (Just for my knowledge. I don't know about it). Does it work for you with different ROMs?
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Hi sashank, I meant just that when I lose a 3.5g signal and it automatically drops down to a 3g signal I'm not switching it myself, and if u go into the dialer and type *#*#4636#*#* u get a hidden menu called Testing with gives u info bout network or battery, check it out, the WCDMA option is in Phone info.
Hi, I have exactly the same problem. just to clarify, I am on the 3 network too, and when I have H (HSDPA) signal, the internet works..and works well. however as soon as it changes to 3G..the internet doesn't work at all
you should consider flashing other radios