Voice vs. 3G Data Signal ( bar ) : Are these separted in any status bar mods?
Is it possible?
I've never seen one that separates them, however AOSP roms will always show the 3g strength instead of voice strength.
sitlet said:
I've never seen one that separates them, however AOSP roms will always show the 3g strength instead of voice strength.
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Well that is good to know. And explains the discrep I notice when driving, would like to see these broken out somehow though
Hey,
When making calls you are only using 1x and that is many times what your signal strength is, "Except as noted above by Sitlet ASOP which use the bars as 3g". When you are using data on lets say a sense rom you know its going through because you see the 3g on your status bar going. Now there are apps out there which allow you to see the signal strength in decibels and that would be the best way to determine your actual signal strength via 3g 1x 4g etc, but to answer your question I have never seen any mods that do this for you!
Hope I helped if I did please hit the thanks!
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Hello - does anyone know of a mod that changes the taskbar icon to show when you're in a 1x signal area? Someone did provide a link to a widget to do this, but I'm wondering if there is an option that replaces the static 3g signal icon with one that changes between 1x and 3g? I tried searching this thread and the theme section but 1x is too short for XDA's search. Running Myn's ROM. Thanks much...
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Hello - does anyone know of a mod that changes the taskbar icon to show when you're in a 1x signal area? Someone did provide a link to a widget to do this, but I'm wondering if there is an option that replaces the static 3g signal icon with one that changes between 1x and 3g? I tried searching this thread and the theme section but 1x is too short for XDA's search. Running Myn's ROM. Thanks much...
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Unless I'm missing something, the notification bar will show 3G when you're IN 3G and 1x if you're IN 1x....
The icons themselves are in framework-res.apk if you wish to change them but as far as them changing, they do so automatically...
the_mig said:
Hello - does anyone know of a mod that changes the taskbar icon to show when you're in a 1x signal area? Someone did provide a link to a widget to do this, but I'm wondering if there is an option that replaces the static 3g signal icon with one that changes between 1x and 3g? I tried searching this thread and the theme section but 1x is too short for XDA's search. Running Myn's ROM. Thanks much...
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I'm sort of in the same boat. There's probably like 2% of people here that want a 1x/3g mod so I don't think the support will go to it.
It "suppose" to switch from 3g to 1x if you are in a 1x area but i't doesn't do it for me. but if you only want to know when you are connected to 1x than you can download this app for free on market called Cellumap. It will show a bunch of crap about the network you're on but it also shows 1xrrt or Evdo_a/o(3g). But I don't think there's a app out that changes your network icon to 1x when connected
typeadam said:
Unless I'm missing something, the notification bar will show 3G when you're IN 3G and 1x if you're IN 1x....
The icons themselves are in framework-res.apk if you wish to change them but as far as them changing, they do so automatically...
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For whatever reason, HTC or Sprint decided to mask 1x service with the 3g icon. I've driven through the same service areas with CM6 and a Sense ROM (Myn 2.2) and when service drops to 1x, CM6 shows the change. However, the Sense ROMs mask the change making you think you are always on 3g. Here is a post that discusses it in detail: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803307&page=3
It's really annoying when you are using data and it drops from 3g to 1x but the phone doesn't show the change. Any suggestions?
Probably Sprint's way of making you think they have more 3G than they actually do?
dkelle4 said:
Probably Sprint's way of making you think they have more 3G than they actually do?
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Probably, tmobile does the same with their H icon for 3g and HSPA+
Maybe Mobile Signal Widget would report a 1X data rate on a sense ROM? Not the ideal solution, I know.
nukedukem said:
Maybe Mobile Signal Widget would report a 1X data rate on a sense ROM? Not the ideal solution, I know.
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Thanks... just installed it but it sucks that it takes up valuable screen space with a widget. I guess it's better than nothing.
I appreciate all the insight, and interesting that Tmob does something similar. Maybe a dev would be interested in taking this on?
Can someone please explain how the 3g symbol/arrows/bars work?
I am just wanting to know how they relate with each other.
For example sometimes I have full bars and the 3g arrows are white, not transmitting data. And other times I have low signal bars and thr arrows are moving faster.
So if I have full bars should the arrows be moving all the time or is it just the nature of the beast and it transfers data when it wants to.
Thanks
Led4lyf said:
Can someone please explain how the 3g symbol/arrows/bars work?
I am just wanting to know how they relate with each other.
For example sometimes I have full bars and the 3g arrows are white, not transmitting data. And other times I have low signal bars and thr arrows are moving faster.
So if I have full bars should the arrows be moving all the time or is it just the nature of the beast and it transfers data when it wants to.
Thanks
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3G is actually seperate from the phone radio. The bars represent phone signal strength. If 3G (data) is down you can still make phone calls. 3G is like your internet and data. The arrows moving are your accounts and emal syncing.
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arrows show send and receive of data packets, they will blink, etc. but that has no relevance on the speed of your 3G connection or the strength.
3G is NOT separate from your phone radio, it is the same radio, which is why you can't have a data connection and voice connection at the same time.
stevesprivateaccount said:
arrows show send and receive of data packets, they will blink, etc. but that has no relevance on the speed of your 3G connection or the strength.
3G is NOT separate from your phone radio, it is the same radio, which is why you can't have a data connection and voice connection at the same time.
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I have googled things on the web while on the phone. Telephone bars and 3G strength are independent otherwise where does 2G and 1X come from? People out of 3G areas still have phone service.
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kennyglass123 said:
I have googled things on the web while on the phone. Telephone bars and 3G strength are independent otherwise where does 2G and 1X come from? People out of 3G areas still have phone service.
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You have not "googled" anything while you were on the phone, at least not on 3G. The outdated version of CDMA Sprint uses doesn't allow for voice and data to be active at the same time.
Yea the 3G arrows are the internet up/down , the signal bars are separate thats your cell signal. Like when you turn off 3G you can still call and text , 3G is for the internet when youre not on wifi , the arrows light up when your phone is sending or receiving data
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You have not "googled" anything while you were on the phone, at least not on 3G. The outdated version of CDMA Sprint uses doesn't allow for voice and data to be active at the same time.
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I stand corrected...it was on 4G. Sorry. 3G and phone share the CDMA Radio but they are still 2 different animals independent from each other and from indicators.
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So is there any way to make the data send and recieve faster? Or is it just luck of the draw.
Led4lyf said:
So is there any way to make the data send and recieve faster? Or is it just luck of the draw.
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There were slight differences in 3G transfers with the different modems when I tested them on my Airave. EC05 was fastest with EG22 slightly behind. It varies greatly out in the real world on different towers.
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Hey I was wondering why whenever I make a phone call my bars indicating signal decrease to 1 bar or none and my 3g symbol goes awayt any suggestions?
Currently on calkulins 1.8 rom,
El29 modem and i do update profile and prl atleast once a week, but no matter what modem or rom I am on this happens regardless
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3g goes away cause you cannot run data and voice at the same time.
As for it going down to one bar? That could be because you are no longer connected to 3g.
Are you having a problem?
Correct.
When you're on a call, you're using the 1x network and you're seeing the signal strength for 1x. When you're NOT on a call, you're seeing the 3G network and it's signal strength.
What I find REALLY odd is that for most folks, they see the opposite. 1x has stronger signal than 3G.
I'm hoping this is not a bug, but there have been times when I try to fire-up a web-based app, like streaming music, that I can't get even a 3G connection yet I have multiple signal strength bars. The 3G icon is gone even if I turn Mobile Network off then back on. I don't think I had this problem with my EVO 4G using 3G. Is it just because it can't pick up on a 3G signal even though I have 3-5 bars?
The Network Mode is currently set to CDMA/LTE/EVDO even though we probably won't have 4G in Columbus until the end of next year. I kind of miss my WiMax 4G. Now that I think of it, I changed it to CDMA only. Maybe that will help.
Wadester said:
I'm hoping this is not a bug, but there have been times when I try to fire-up a web-based app, like streaming music, that I can't get even a 3G connection yet I have multiple signal strength bars. The 3G icon is gone even if I turn Mobile Network off then back on. I don't think I had this problem with my EVO 4G using 3G. Is it just because it can't pick up on a 3G signal even though I have 3-5 bars?
The Network Mode is currently set to CDMA/LTE/EVDO even though we probably won't have 4G in Columbus until the end of next year. I kind of miss my WiMax 4G. Now that I think of it, I changed it to CDMA only. Maybe that will help.
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The "signal bars" have nothing to do with your 3G connection...they only indicate voice call signal strength.
To check 3G signal strength go into your dialer...
Enter ##DEBUG#
Code: 777468
Debug Menu:
Select EVDO Eng RF
Pwr= Signal Strength
Better than -96dBm is a great signal
Between -97dBm and -107dBm is good
Between -108dBm and -114dBm is fair
Worse than -115dBm is poor
Bandage said:
The "signal bars" have nothing to do with your 3G connection...they only indicate voice call signal strength.
To check 3G signal strength go into your dialer...
Enter ##DEBUG#
Code: 777468
Debug Menu:
Select EVDO Eng RF
Pwr= Signal Strength
Better than -96dBm is a great signal
Between -97dBm and -107dBm is good
Between -108dBm and -114dBm is fair
Worse than -115dBm is poor
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Bandage you on the gn2 now :what:
:thumbup:
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radrian92 said:
Bandage you on the gn2 now :what:
:thumbup:
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yerp yerp...I'm smitten
You may have a connection problem with your GN2. I had some similar problem. I would taken it in to Sprint and see what they can do. Maybe it's tower upgrades in your area....
Happens to me sometimes too. Just a garbage tower. I have emailed the network guys to open a ticket and they got pissed I emailed them directly. It's a tower issue and no mine is not getting upgraded for a while.
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CIM
Nice Post
Bandage said:
The "signal bars" have nothing to do with your 3G connection...they only indicate voice call signal strength.
To check 3G signal strength go into your dialer...
Enter ##DEBUG#
Code: 777468
Debug Menu:
Select EVDO Eng RF
Pwr= Signal Strength
Better than -96dBm is a great signal
Between -97dBm and -107dBm is good
Between -108dBm and -114dBm is fair
Worse than -115dBm is poor
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My Rx Pwr is in positive nbrs. Is this correct?
masber2000 said:
My Rx Pwr is in positive nbrs. Is this correct?
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Is there an app out there that would display the 3g or 2g signal strength on the status bar.
It frustrates me i can even search but have full voice service, at least with the signal strength indicator i would understand
pkny said:
Is there an app out there that would display the 3g or 2g signal strength on the status bar.
It frustrates me i can even search but have full voice service, at least with the signal strength indicator i would understand
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I use this one...Open Signal ...it has a widget that will show signal strength also.
Hi I have noticed that as default I only get one bar showing on my mobile signal..
Until I make a call..every time I make a call the signal bars go full and all bars show full..
Anyone know what this is all about?
Thank you.
Its look like switching from LTE to GSM during calls. This is normal if you dont have Volte.