Is there a way to do this and if not is there a way to do by rooting the phone? What is the best and simplest way to root the phone if need be. Like a stock root by just rooting it without flashing new ROMS.
I have decent 4G LTE coverage like 2 or 3 bars but my 3G coverage is like 3 to 4 bars so it keeps switching over to 3G. When I am in the right spot like upstairs rather than downstairs the 4G LTE is blazing fast. If I had a program to keep it on 4G LTE downstairs that would be great.
Dialer>*#*#4636#*#*> phone information> scroll down and choose lte only from the menu
Hope it helps
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minhajmsd said:
Dialer>*#*#4636#*#*> phone information> scroll down and choose lte only from the menu
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That won't stick.
And you can't force LTE only even with root.
LTE is data only, how are you going to receive calls and texts?
Dialer>*#*#4636#*#*> You have to have MSL number which I can't get on the Galaxy Nexus Sprint Version. And also I heard that it does not give you an LTE only option just the same one in the system [LTE / GSM].
Also I don't care whether I can make or receive calls. When I just want to use the phone for DATA at the moment I use Foxfi so I can just use it as a wifi hot spot. When I am done I can put it back on to 3G.
Anyone know how to get the MSL number for Sprint Galaxy Nexus?
Also you are telling me with root or no root there is no way to force the phone to stay on 4G LTE? I find that hard to believe and if it is that is sad.
It is not possible to do LTE only on this device.
Why is that? Can anyone create an APP for it or is it hardware?
needspractice said:
Why is that? Can anyone create an APP for it or is it hardware?
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Hardware.
adrynalyne said:
It is not possible to do LTE only on this device.
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Is there no way to build a ROM/kernel from AOSP that has the CDMA radio disabled? does the LTE radio require the CDMA radio to be transmitting?
Exactly, I mean if the radio can be on 4G and not 3G why can it not stay on 4G? Is it still on 3G when it shows its on 4G like on both of them on at the same time? And if that is the case can you force the weaker 4g as primary and leave 3G on in the background?
Anything at all here? Will some of the apps on the market work for the Nexus? What if I get msl code and use 4G only in that? Has anyone tested that?
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It uses 3G and 4G concurrently, if not how are you going to receive calls and texts?
Like I already said, changing it to LTE only in the *#*#4636#*#* menu won't stick, regardless of whether you are rooted or not.
Mach3.2 said:
It uses 3G and 4G concurrently, if not how are you going to receive calls and texts?
Like I already said, changing it to LTE only in the *#*#4636#*#* menu won't stick, regardless of whether you are rooted or not.
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I think we are all aware that LTE is not for calls - the poster said he wants data only...
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efrant said:
I think we are all aware that LTE is not for calls - the poster said he wants data only...
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part 2 still stands.
Yes I do not care about voice calls. If I want to download a movie or something I do not have to have calls during that time. So has anyone found any new information or app that will perform this function to Force 4G on the Galaxy Nexus? Again I do not care about Voice Calls.
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All the Mifi hotspots can be set to do LTE only. This should definitely be possible especially since support for voice through data is right around corner.
Okay I rooted my phone, and got MSL code, but now when I go through all the settings I still do not have LTE only setting just hybrid as my last option. I have been reading some forums and some people with Sprint phones have LTE only option. Is this true? Do I need a paticular ROM? Anyone figure this out or have any idea?
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needspractice
Anyone?
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I know how
needspractice said:
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This works on my Galaxy Victory for Virgin Mobile.. it does mean you can't recieve calls but I use it anyway..
Download an app in play store called "Show Service Mode" - costs a little $
Open the app
Select the third box to create a shortcut
Go back to the main screen and click the new shortcut
Select LTE band preference
Then select LTE ALL
DONE!!!
To switch back to normal open the same shortcut and choose automatic
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Is there a way to only have 4g lte and the radio for calling and texting or do you have to have 3g on as well. I have perfect 4g and don't need 3g on but I do need to text and all I see is 4g/cdma which turns up to me 3g and Lte only, can't send messages. Any helps appreciated.
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You did not specify what carrier you are on. If you are on verizon the answer is no, verizon still uses 3g for voice. I am not even sure this question applies to any other carrier except maybe sprint.
stickerbob said:
You did not specify what carrier you are on. If you are on verizon the answer is no, verizon still uses 3g for voice. I am not even sure this question applies to any other carrier except maybe sprint.
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Doesn't sprint live off Verizon's Stuff???
Not sure. Member reading that.
4G LTE is data only.
xXDLD511Xx said:
Doesn't sprint live off Verizon's Stuff???
Not sure. Member reading that.
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How would it? They are separate NATIONAL carriers, not regional.
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So you wouldn't be able to have say, lte on and 1x radios on? This wouldn't be more batter efficient than 3g and lte?
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theking_13 said:
How would it? They are separate NATIONAL carriers, not regional.
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That has nothing to do with it. There for a time, Sprint was piggybacking off of Verizon to actually have decent coverage. This was EvDo and voice only however. This is still the case, but you will not be able to do the same with LTE.
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So you wouldn't be able to have say, lte on and 1x radios on? This wouldn't be more batter efficient than 3g and lte?
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1x and EvDo are on the same radio. So you couldn't shut off just 3G, and the OS won't let you do LTE only either.
Nope.
Call, SMS, MMS use 3g
Only data uses 4g now.
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So why is it that when I turn off 3g I can still send messages?
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montbazon said:
Nope.
Call, SMS, MMS use 3g
Only data uses 4g now.
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Close.
Calls, SMS use 1x which is a voice only channel.
MMS and the rest of data use 3G and LTE.
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So why is it that when I turn off 3g I can still send messages?
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Because the phone sending voice and messages through the GSM/CDMA/WCDMA (Depending on availability).
The 4G specifications arent complete as for yet, only the data mechanism has been approved.
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So why is it that when I turn off 3g I can still send messages?
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You don't turn off 3G.
Where is the hidden menu for the 4g preferred setting? Isn't there a hidden setting menu. My phone tried to stay on edge. My little brother has a blaze and is right next to me and his is on 4g and mine is on edge....
I still have IMEI so that isnt the issue. :good:
go to the play market and download phone info
Should it be set to gsm/cdma auto(Prl)?
It was on gsm auto (Prl).
It seems since I flashed a Rom and then did my Nan restore to stock rooted it preferred edge over 4g.
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no if you want it to prefer 4g ovr edge then you have to have it set to wcdma preferred. that's tmobile's 4g! and then when it isn't available it will simply go to edge. that's definitely your best bet.
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no if you want it to prefer 4g ovr edge then you have to have it set to wcdma preferred. that's tmobile's 4g! and then when it isn't available it will simply go to edge. that's definitely your best bet.
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I did that now. It still was sticking on edge. I then switched it to wcdma only and it switched right to 4g. Thing is on edge it had full bars. 4g only two. I wonder if that's why it stayed on edge. Anyone know?
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So I'm visiting family in Toms River NJ and I have full bars of Edge service, but no 4G service. Should I try switching network settings or what ??
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dmarco said:
So I'm visiting family in Toms River NJ and I have full bars of Edge service, but no 4G service. Should I try switching network settings or what ??
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try wcdma preferred. It helps stay on 4g. There may not be 4g where you are. Might want to check on that.
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jjlean said:
try wcdma preferred. It helps stay on 4g. There may not be 4g where you are. Might want to check on that.
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So I did this same thing and it's telling me I'm on 3G.
When I was on completely stock ROM out of the box, I was on "4G" all the time.
Now, every ROM I've flashed to test out which one I like, it displays 3G BUT whenever I click on a link it switches to H+. Then when that link is done loading it switches back to displaying 3G. Am I correct in assuming that it is supposed to do this?
Edit - After reading the NEXT post while I was doing my search, it seems that I was correct. :]
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So I did this same thing and it's telling me I'm on 3G.
When I was on completely stock ROM out of the box, I was on "4G" all the time.
Now, every ROM I've flashed to test out which one I like, it displays 3G BUT whenever I click on a link it switches to H+. Then when that link is done loading it switches back to displaying 3G. Am I correct in assuming that it is supposed to do this?
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correct you are. while It's accessing data it goes to H+
I have my set to wcdma preferred. Keep in mind this setting might use more battery because it's constantly looking for four g signal rather than two g or three g
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If I'm not mistaken, on stock it will always show 4G, even on 3G.
A lot of custom roms change this so it tells the truth. That's why you see 3G or H/H+.
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There's an app in play store called network that works great.
t-mobile sgs3 stock rom/rooted
ok i live in seattle and att has no 4g lte here, only regular hspa+ 4g, im trying to save some battery.. so how would i go on doing this? i just want to be on edge 3g and 4g, no lte..
HRodMusic said:
ok i live in seattle and att has no 4g lte here, only regular hspa+ 4g, im trying to save some battery.. so how would i go on doing this? i just want to be on edge 3g and 4g, no lte..
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use this on your numpad
*#*#4636#*#*
Phone Information
Scroll to bottom
Choose in drop down something without LTE
Semisel said:
use this on your numpad
*#*#4636#*#*
Phone Information
Scroll to bottom
Choose in drop down something without LTE
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it did not work bro.. =/
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ok i live in seattle and att has no 4g lte here, only regular hspa+ 4g, im trying to save some battery.. so how would i go on doing this? i just want to be on edge 3g and 4g, no lte..
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Change the mode to wcdma only after doing *#*#INFO#*#*
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Garry1313 said:
Change the mode to wcdma only after doing *#*#INFO#*#*
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im dialing that
*#*#INFO#*#*
but i dont get anything =/
could i be doing something wrong?
HRodMusic said:
im dialing that
*#*#INFO#*#*
but i dont get anything =/
could i be doing something wrong?
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Only works on stock rom I believe
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HRodMusic said:
im dialing that
*#*#INFO#*#*
but i dont get anything =/
could i be doing something wrong?
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It works on stock only
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I'm on stock. I've never rooted, ROMed or anything and it is still not working
You said you have no LTE in your area. Why are you trying to turn something off that you can't even connect to? You are not getting LTE drain since you don't have the service.
HRodMusic said:
ok i live in seattle and att has no 4g lte here, only regular hspa+ 4g, im trying to save some battery.. so how would i go on doing this? i just want to be on edge 3g and 4g, no lte..
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You should give "Juice defender" a try. It's free on google play. It's default mode is to turn off all cell data (and that probably mean SMS too) while the screen is off and then it turns on to sync emails/other data stuff every 15 minutes while the screen is off. When you turn the screen on the data is back in seconds. My battery life is amazing so I don't use this app but it's pretty popular so XDA threads probably have a lot about any bugs this app would cause.
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You should give "Juice defender" a try. It's free on google play. It's default mode is to turn off all cell data (and that probably mean SMS too) while the screen is off and then it turns on to sync emails/other data stuff every 15 minutes while the screen is off. When you turn the screen on the data is back in seconds. My battery life is amazing so I don't use this app but it's pretty popular so XDA threads probably have a lot about any bugs this app would cause.
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I might give it a shot, so if there is no lte in my area, I won't get the battery drain its automatically off?
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Try the suggestion in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826409
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Is it possible to use LTE data & talk on the phone at the same time with the Verizon Galaxy Nexus?
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Is it possible to use LTE data & talk on the phone at the same time with the Verizon Galaxy Nexus?
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Yes it is. I do it all the time. Depends on the area though
You can't surf with 3G and talk....4G is separate from the voice stream.
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Yes you can do voice + data at the same time if you're on LTE or Wi-Fi.
You can't do it when just on 3G.
yep, just not on 3g
That will be a nice option to have. Not that I actually talk much on my phone lol.
I want to force my toro to connect data through 4G while still allowing voice calls and SMS. Is there a setting for this somewhere, or do I have to make a custom PRL with all the VZW CDMA towers marked as roaming?
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I want to force my toro to connect data through 4G while still allowing voice calls and SMS. Is there a setting for this somewhere, or do I have to make a custom PRL with all the VZW CDMA towers marked as roaming?
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the LTE chip doesnt allow VoLTE.
if you disable 1x/cdma, you will not have voice.
I am aware of the lack of 4G voice capability on the Nexus. Is it possible to use CDMA in a voice mode and connect to data only on 4G?
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I am aware of the lack of 4G voice capability on the Nexus. Is it possible to use CDMA in a voice mode and connect to data only on 4G?
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it already does this if you're in a LTE area.
It still drops to 3G when I have low LTE signal. I'm always in an LTE service area or on WiFi so I don't want CDMA data at all.
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