Is there a way to keep the E4GT on Internationally without worrying about coming home to a big Sprint bill?
I'm going out of the country for the first time and want to keep my phone on for the alarm clock function but want to prevent any data from being used (e.g.: apps using the 4G/3G signal in the background) that I could be billed for. Are there any settings I should be aware of besides turning off options related to roaming (settings>wireless & network>roaming)?
Also, to prevent apps from running in the background, how do you stop them from running? Do you force close them manually in Applications (not sure if they'll boot themselves back up after a certain time automatically)? Or could I just turn on Airplane mode and stop all Internet functions?
Any advice from seasoned travelers would be appreciated, thanks!
JustLok said:
just turn on Airplane mode
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Where are u going?
You can just leave it on. The odds that you are going to have any cdma service to roam on internationally, to even receive data charges are slim to none. I was just in Chile and had absolutely no service at all. None in Panama either.
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carlangas20 said:
Where are u going?
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Bermuda
erasable said:
You can just leave it on. The odds that you are going to have any cdma service to roam on internationally, to even receive data charges are slim to none. I was just in Chile and had absolutely no service at all. None in Panama either.
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Were you on a cruise?
JustLok said:
Bermuda
Were you on a cruise?
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No. I was on a business trip. But in Bermuda you might have a chance of a signal. Your best bet is to call Sprint and see. Or airplane mode it. Just remember to set the time to compensate for the time difference if any, I'd you're going to use your alarm clock.
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You can do airplane mode or just go in to settings and turn off just the 3G data and set your voice roaming to "Sprint Only". 4G would obviously not work outside the US so no worries there. The above will still let you access wifi where airplane mode will turn all radios off.
erasable said:
No. I was on a business trip. But in Bermuda you might have a chance of a signal. Your best bet is to call Sprint and see. Or airplane mode it. Just remember to set the time to compensate for the time difference if any, I'd you're going to use your alarm clock.
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I figured as much, just checked a map and noticed how close it is from the States. As prior answers go, I guess the safest choice is to Airplane mode it.
skyo12 said:
You can do airplane mode or just go in to settings and turn off just the 3G data and set your voice roaming to "Sprint Only". 4G would obviously not work outside the US so no worries there. The above will still let you access wifi where airplane mode will turn all radios off.
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Thanks for the answer about that, having never traveled outside of the States, I wasn't sure.
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I'm going to be travelling to Canada, and as such I don't want to incur charges. How can I put my phone into a mode where no programs will invoke data services? I would still like to be able to use wifi, so I don't want to use airplane mode. Would the mobile network toggle widget would prevent data from being activated?
Thanks!!
hmm, I thought we got free data roaming with our plans (as evo owners). I am checking to see if this is different in Canada...
Yes its different in Canada, roaming only in the US, and not just for evo owners for all sprint customers.
Uncheck mobile data in wireless and networks works just fine, if thats to scary for you try the app droidwall from the market. that was from before data plans were required but i think its been updated.
The settings shortcut widget thing for MOBILE will do the same thing as unchecking the box.
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hmm, I thought we got free data roaming with our plans (as evo owners). I am checking to see if this is different in Canada...
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Yes its different in Canada, roaming only in the US, and not just for evo owners for all sprint customers.
Uncheck mobile data in wireless and networks works just fine, if thats to scary for you try the app droidwall from the market. that was from before data plans were required but i think its been updated.
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From what I understand, we can roam in the US for free but once we get into Canada it becomes like $.0002 / KB. So that's $2 for a Gigabyte. Um ok maybe that's not so bad after all? Is my math right? Lol
Yeah just disable the Mobile Network. Cuts all data from receiving/sending unless you are on Wifi which of course would not be roaming or anything like that.
I just got back form Mexico and just left it in airplane mode for the week. I was able to switch wifi on and off while in airplane mode. With Google Voice, you are able to listen to all of your voicemails through wifi, its really nice.
thisguyinoc said:
I just got back form Mexico and just left it in airplane mode for the week. I was able to switch wifi on and off while in airplane mode. With Google Voice, you are able to listen to all of your voicemails through wifi, its really nice.
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Thanks that's great to know
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Airplane mode, or go into Settings>Wireless and uncheck Mobile Network. Don't know the roaming data rates, but $2/GB is impossible. More likely $20-$200/GB. Probably ditto for texting.
I'd recommend heading down to your nearest corporate Sprint store (Meaning a SPRINT store, not a Sprint booth, or BestBuy, or RadioShack, or anything like that) and ask them. The one by me has been extremely knowledgeable and they're always up-to-date, more-so than anywhere else.
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Airplane mode, or go into Settings>Wireless and uncheck Mobile Network. Don't know the roaming data rates, but $2/GB is impossible. More likely $20-$200/GB. Probably ditto for texting.
I'd recommend heading down to your nearest corporate Sprint store (Meaning a SPRINT store, not a Sprint booth, or BestBuy, or RadioShack, or anything like that) and ask them. The one by me has been extremely knowledgeable and they're always up-to-date, more-so than anywhere else.
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the $.002 kb i have printed out from a sprint chat... but am I converting it right?
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the $.002 kb i have printed out from a sprint chat... but am I converting it right?
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$0.002 kb -> $2 mb -> $2000 gb
Yes, I was just gonna show that it was ~2000 per gigabyte...could be more if the .2¢ per kb was actually per kilobit
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Yes, I was just gonna show that it was ~2000 per gigabyte...could be more if the .2¢ per kb was actually per kilobit
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kilobits, $16000 per gb, \gg
OOOOOO that's sneaky, thanks for saving me $16,000 LOL
/fails math
There's an option in one of the phone codes that disables the data
Guys I am going away with work for four months somewhere which will cost me fortune to use my phone. That said I want to take it with me use it as a tablet of sorts as I have access to wifi.
I know I can turn off mobile data, but can I disable the GSM modem too. Basically I want airplane mode but with wifi enabled. That way there is no chance of any costs been incurred.
Thanks
Don't know if it works for you, but I just tested like this:
- Go to Settings/Wireless & Networks/Mobile networks/Network operators
- Just select an operator different from the sim card you have
Wifi should still work.
I use a free app from market called airplane settings that allows you to select which radios to keep active when turning on airplane mode. It works with latest Runny v4 so should work for you.
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Turn on Airplane mode, then turn on WiFi. Wifi should be turned on and gsm is still off
I do what i want, because I can.
Flussen said:
Turn on Airplane mode, then turn on WiFi. Wifi should be turned on and gsm is still off
I do what i want, because I can.
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Never thought to try that as figured airplane mode would have killed the wifi entirely. It seems to work so thanks!
What about just removing the SIM Card?
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What about just removing the SIM Card?
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Would perfer to keep it in, there is the availability to use my phone where I am going, just is very expensive, if need be I can then just turn it back on and make a quick call/send a text. Just dont want it standby all the time with the ability to cost me a fortune to recieve calls!
noisy_lightning said:
Never thought to try that as figured airplane mode would have killed the wifi entirely. It seems to work so thanks!
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I must than be doing something wrong here. The moment I go into Airplane mode, my WiFi gets turned off and won't turn on untill I disable airplane mode. So what's the catch here.
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What you want is very easy just go to setting> wireless. And then take the mark away by data connection.
And if you want airplane mode with wifi enabled that's easy to: First put airplane mode on and after that switch wifi back on.
Yep, switch to Airplane-Mode and turn on Wifi.
I did that some weeks ago when I went to Israel and gonna do it again when i'll be in England this weekend.
Works like a charme
DN41
Remember to turn off your voicemail (you may have to talk to your provider), or youll be paying international rates for any calls you miss.
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Remember to turn off your voicemail (you may have to talk to your provider), or youll be paying international rates for any calls you miss.
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Yes indeed or else you will be charged if people speak into your voicemail. Well I already disabled it for a long time, I don't see the use off voicemail, people can better send an e-mail or text message.
DexterMorganNL said:
What you want is very easy just go to setting> wireless. And then take the mark away by data connection.
And if you want airplane mode with wifi enabled that's easy to: First put airplane mode on and after that switch wifi back on.
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Yep, switch to Airplane-Mode and turn on Wifi.
I did that some weeks ago when I went to Israel and gonna do it again when i'll be in England this weekend.
Works like a charme
DN41
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Are you guys running stock ROM's or costom ones.
I tested it yesterday several times, but when I go into Airplane mode, I can enable WiFi but it does not connect to known AccessPoints.
Also does not give me a list of found AccessPoints.
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Just because I wouldn't instantly disbelieve you guyes I tried it one more time, and a miracle happend.
It connected to the WiFi access point on Airplane mode.
So what you were saying is the correct way
Had forgotten about the voicemail part, thankfully I can phone it myself before i leave and disable it from the options menu so thats easy enough. Will just place a new message on it from me saying I am away and to contact me by email.
Thanks for the help though, I knew you guys would have a solution to this!
*#*#4636#*#*
1. Put *#*#4636#*#* into the Dialer (or use any application available on the Market like 4636 — takes you to the same service screen)
2. Choose Phone Information
3. Press Turn off radio
Thanks
noisy_lightning said:
Never thought to try that as figured airplane mode would have killed the wifi entirely. It seems to work so thanks!
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Turning ON Airplane and Switching ON WiFi works like a charm.
Thanks..
I know its old thread but good for googlers. Airplane mode will not disable internal modem as you can still see its active under battery details straight red bar = weak or searching for signal. Its draining battery and its still able send/receive data. I read about flashing a script to completely turn it off and cut its power but it shows pie security error in terminal -.- I deleted dialer&related stuff from phone as its only used with VoiP so I can't access service menu. Do you still get red line in battery details and does the modem stays off after a reboot? Some devices you can actually physically remove the modem.
As the title implies, I know next to nothing about smartphones. Anyone care to explain what exactly turning on/off airplane mode does?
Matt08642 said:
As the title implies, I know next to nothing about smartphones. Anyone care to explain what exactly turning on/off airplane mode does?
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It turns of all network traffic (also text and call network (2g))
Airplane mode shuts off your radio so you can't send or recieve calls/texts. Usually implies that on an airplane you'd want to shutoff these radios for safety.
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It turns of all network traffic (also text and call network (2g))
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So it would be advisable to turn this on when I am in an area where I would be roaming (and don't want to get charged for anything at all)?
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So it would be advisable to turn this on when I am in an area where I would be roaming (and don't want to get charged for anything at all)?
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Be aware that you will also not be able to receive phone calls and text messages, and you can't use your data connection, but yeah..., one cheap trip that will be
It turns off all radio transmissions...wifi, Bluetooth, cellular...
Diger36 said:
Be aware that you will also not be able to receive phone calls and text messages, and you can't use your data connection, but yeah..., one cheap trip that will be
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As long as I can turn on wifi when I am at my destination and browse the internet I'll be happy, lol
It takes up flying like superman
Jokes aside, it has already been answers by posts above.
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As long as I can turn on wifi when I am at my destination and browse the internet I'll be happy, lol
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Turning, airplane mode on cuts off all the antennas, u have to enable the wi-fi again.
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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
marktang said:
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?
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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...
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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BiggieD said:
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?
bigfamei said:
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:
sssqueue said:
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?