Hope someone can help resolve my situation.
I am in Korea, and have verizion Inc 2 with SK Telecom usim(GSM).
sim code unlock, flash CM7, chagne my preferred network type by GSM, change APN from Verizon to SKT and type like this on adb
#sqlite3 /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db 'update secure set value="3" where name="preferred_network_mode"'
Finally I was able to use my Inc 2 in my country.
So I tried to flash CM9 and do same procedures.
But it's not working. T0T
How to change network mode in CM9? I think that adb instruction(sqlite3...) is not working on ICS.
Help me plz...
Use this Rom made for gsm: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1897765
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Hey guys, since vodafone UK OTA Desire HD from 2.1 to 2.2.1, users cannot switch to GSM only anymore (this option is disappeared from the network mode). I noticed that not only Desire HD, but sumsong's 2.2.1 has the same situation as well.
Voda UK says that this issue would be fixed in the next release (2.3). Its been a loooooong wait and finally we got the leak 2.3 RUU. However, after tried all the custom ROM downloaded from xda, this problem still exist. I found that sumsong fixed the issue in their 2.3 rom already (says voda UK blog).
So.... does any one know which file should I modified to fix the "missing gsm only" problem?
Thank you.
linus831 said:
Hey guys, since vodafone UK OTA Desire HD from 2.1 to 2.2.1, users cannot switch to GSM only anymore (this option is disappeared from the network mode). I noticed that not only Desire HD, but sumsong's 2.2.1 has the same situation as well.
Voda UK says that this issue would be fixed in the next release (2.3). Its been a loooooong wait and finally we got the leak 2.3 RUU. However, after tried all the custom ROM downloaded from xda, this problem still exist. I found that sumsong fixed the issue in their 2.3 rom already (says voda UK blog).
So.... does any one know which file should I modified to fix the "missing gsm only" problem?
Thank you.
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I'm not too sure if there's a fix for this problem (seems to be another case of Network operators being too restrictive over phone functions). As a temporary measure, you could always type *#*#4636#*#* into your dialer (Special Testing Menu).
From there, if you go to Phone Information and scroll down to Set preferred network type, you can change the option from there. I believe by default this is WCDMA preferred, so its just a case of changing this to GSM only
Hope this helps
Thanks Ashley.
I know I can use *#*#4636#*#* to switch the network mode but its very annoying to do so every time. The funny thing is, the gsm mode appears if I put a SIM card from other country's carrier and roam the network via voda AU.
I suppose its a bug because voda claimed that the new galaxy S 2.3.3 rom fixed the issue though
linus831 said:
Thanks Ashley.
I know I can use *#*#4636#*#* to switch the network mode but its very annoying to do so every time. The funny thing is, the gsm mode appears if I put a SIM card from other country's carrier and roam the network via voda AU.
I suppose its a bug because voda claimed that the new galaxy S 2.3.3 rom fixed the issue though
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That does seem a very strange bug. Did the SIM card in question that you have problems with come with the phone?
As it seems a compatibility issue between that specific SIM and the phone and I was wondering if its being detected as a 3G SIM? Are you able to achieve 3G connections?
Also, is the Network Type option greyed out in your phone settings, or completely missing?
It's a brand new SIM card and it works fine under old ROM (2.1). When I used the RUU_WWE_1.35, I can switch between the three options and I can still make a phone call when I switched to GSM only mode. 3G network works fine to me as well if I switch my phone to WCDMA only.
After updated to 2.2.1 or 2.2.3, the GSM only option disappeared from the Network mode.Specifically, when I open the Network mode, it only shows WCDMA only and GSM/WCDMA auto. GSM only is not grayed out, its just not shown in the Network mode anymore.
I borrowed my friend's SIM card (which is Vodafone AU as well) and it shows the same problem in my DHD.
Fixed!!
Ok. I know what caused the issue here. The APN setting for Vodafone AU includes MCC:505, MNC:3, which makes my phone cannot chose GSM only mode. I decompile the Phone.apk and modified the arrays.xml file in the values-mcc505-mnc3 folder to add the GSM only mode back.
After I flash my modified Phone.apk back to DHD, I get the GSM only mode back again!!
linus831 said:
Ok. I know what caused the issue here. The APN setting for Vodafone AU includes MCC:505, MNC:3, which makes my phone cannot chose GSM only mode. I decompile the Phone.apk and modified the arrays.xml file in the values-mcc505-mnc3 folder to add the GSM only mode back.
After I flash my modified Phone.apk back to DHD, I get the GSM only mode back again!!
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Hey linus, I was just searching for the same thing...
I'm using Leedroid's GB ROM (2.2.3) and missing the same option. Was fine on FroYo.
Are you able to share or link your phone.apk? I'm so hanging to get this option back as it's saved me a few times when I can't get good 3G coverage. Also reduces battery consumption...
Probably silly question, but is it possible to change the APN settings or something esle to acheive this without changing the apk? I'm just thinking of future ROM releases.
Hey Linus,
As above any chance I could get a copy of the phone.apk. I'm having the same problem too and it's a bit annoying... Cheers
cannot switch to GSM only
Hi there,
Got a SGS2, that I am pretty happy about, BUT
I miss the option saying "GSM only". According to every manual I see, it should be there.
GT-I9100
4.1.2
I9100NELS1
Would your phone.apk work for me as well..?? If, please mail it to me [email protected]
Cheers
Hope someone can help resolve my situation. i had my verizion Inc 2 with S-off using for a long while and trying make it to a pure GSM unlock phone but out of luck.
Try install TSM UKB II and did all the instruction for GSM enable via ADB command. but it still prompt for SIM lock status.
Try install aeroevan CM9 and switch to GSM mode but it does not pick up any singal?
Try using "SIMLOCK" via Hboot but not working .
Want to ask without getting unlock code from verizon, any method can do it by my own for GSM unlock ? i can even forget CDMA and make my Inc2 as a pure GSM phone for using while oversea. any help?
Hi,
I just bought a Videotron locked SGH-M919V and purchased the unlock codes.
I am with Rogers, and since the unlock this phone works well for voice, but I can not get data to go faster than 3G.
In a place where i used to get 25+ mbps download with LTE I cant get more than 3.7 mbps.
When I look at the APNs, I have LTE tethering and Rogers LTE and Rogers LTE is selected.
In network mode I can only choose:
GSM/WCDMA
GSM only
WCDMA only
How can I get LTE speeds?
Thanks
Had the same issue on the BELL LTE network.
While searching on the web today, I found out two answers to your querry :
1 - Installing a little .apk application named "phone info" not available on the google store witch allow you to kinda force the usage of certain band (including LTE) on your SGH-M919V! See the attachement for the .apk application.
Once the application is installed on your SGH-M919V, open it
Select the first option (mine's in french, but it should be similar to Device Informations or Pheripherical Informations).
Scrool down to where you can choose the network bands or protocols from the menu.
On the Bell Network, "WCDMA prefered" was the default option, and changing it to "LTE/GSM auto (PRL) maked the phone switch between 3g and LTE speeds when available.
2 - Flashing the SGH-919's (non-v) modem.bin with odin. I tried this method, but it didn't worked as expected. The flashing wouldn't work as installed so I started to look for other answers. If someone found answers for this method, a tutorial would be greatly appreciated! (I followed theses instructione but it didnt worked for me :
I didn't wrote theses instructions, they are freely accessible on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266101
1) Download the T-Mobile firmware from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-M919&pcode=0#firmware
2) Find the file "modem.bin" and move it to another folder. This file should be about 50MB.
3) Put phone in download mode and plug in USB.
4) Start Odin software.
5) Select "phone" and select the "modem.bin" file.6) Only thing checked should be "Auto Reboot"
7) Hit Start
8) Let it reboot and after that you should be able to connect the LTE network.
The first method is the one that worked for me. Feel free to post any questions if unclear, i'll be glad to answer!
rezadue said:
Hi,
I just bought a Videotron locked SGH-M919V and purchased the unlock codes.
I am with Rogers, and since the unlock this phone works well for voice, but I can not get data to go faster than 3G.
In a place where i used to get 25+ mbps download with LTE I cant get more than 3.7 mbps.
When I look at the APNs, I have LTE tethering and Rogers LTE and Rogers LTE is selected.
In network mode I can only choose:
GSM/WCDMA
GSM only
WCDMA only
How can I get LTE speeds?
Thanks
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Might be Rogers oversaturated LTE Network.
The solution I found is this
For M919V flash the entire original stock rom of I337M from rogers, bell, or telus (3x) and reboot after each flash and then wipe cache and factory reset (with stock recovery). Your phone becomes I337M even on bootloader. Now you have LTE. To get AWS band, look for a thread that says how to enable AWS for I337/I337M . And now you have LTE + AWS
I recommand flashing Telus I337M 4.2.2 rom (it only has one telus bloated app) or the Bell one (4 bell apps). Rogers is the worse rom to flash lol
I've experimented and tested it, thus it definitely works!
That solution seems to work for M919V models only.
I have unlocked my phone by downgrade to 4.1.1 stock rom.
When I insert the Wind SIM, detected the network but only the roaming network, and I can not register to that network.
When I change to a Rogers SIM, everything works fine.
Does anyone know if there is a way to configure the Bell i747M for a Wind SIM?
Thanks a lot.
Well first if you havn't done it you need to unlock your phone which you can do for free by following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34661189&postcount=1 (It's for the note 2, but it should all work.)
If your phone is unlocked already than you probably need to set up the apn settings which you can acces from system settings>more>mobile networks>Access Point Names. Create a new one and fill in the info in this http://www2.windmobile.ca/media/pdfs/Non-WIND/Non-WIND_Device_Configuration.pdf document.
Still not working.
Hi FoxTrotz,
Thank you very much for your reply. I have unlocked my phone and followed your steps with no lucky.
When I manually search the network operators, I get Rogers, Telus and Bell. Can not find Wind network.
Any other ideas?
Enable WIND and Mobilicity on a SGS3 I747/I747m
RayZhang said:
Hi FoxTrotz,
Thank you very much for your reply. I have unlocked my phone and followed your steps with no lucky.
When I manually search the network operators, I get Rogers, Telus and Bell. Can not find Wind network.
Any other ideas?
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Yes, here's an idea: SEARCH THE FORUMS...see that little box on the top right of the page that says SEARCH ALL FORUMS? Well, if you had typed "S3 WIND" into it, you would have come across this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344627
Also, for future searchers: You cannot see/register on a network band that your phone does not support. the SGS3 I747/I747M does NOT see or have access to the 1700/2100 AWS bands, so it will never see them via the network search or allow registration on them until you force unlock the AWS bands.
MOD, please close thread.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
As the N910P bootloader is not locked, is it possible to flash international LTE Qualcomm stock firmware, i.e. N910F, successfully?
Has anyone tried?
EDIT
Well I tried.
Stock N910F ...BOB4 did not flash via odin.
Echoerom 5.0.X flashed successfully. Flashing Modem + Bootloader of ...BOB4 via Odin after ROM fails.
Modem is the culprit to my pain. Is there anyway to trick the phone into thinking a different MODEM+BL is of Sprint origin?
REASON: I am wanting to use N910P internationally. It does not work as originally hoped via sim-unlock.
Unlocked International N910P
Great News for N910P owners. Unlocked bootloader = custom kernel = profit
Different band frequencies can be used internationally following the instructions in the OPs by .fffft[/MENTION] Mucho thanks to him.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/how-to-add-rf-lte-frequency-bands-to-t2886059
FYI Steps:
1. Carrier Sim Unock / SSU apk
2. Select GSM/UMTS & go into service mode via ##0011# . Wait for GSM service. Menu Back Key. Menu Input "Q". Menu input "0000". Wait 5 seconds.. Find Menu item to change Network Preference to "Global". Leave it on this, do not change back to LTE or CDMA.
3. Input your APNs.
4. Root.
5. Appstore for SPCUtility or MSLReader. or ask Sprint for it if you are in good standing, tell you are going abroad.
6. Diag mode via ##DIAG#. Input MSL. Select CDMA Modem then Qualcomm. Select last option. CP + DM + Modem
7. Edit the NV items following the instructions of the above thread. Read, edit, write. I used QXDM program on Windows. If you are editing via CDMA Workshop or Tool I think you will need to select PDA in ##DIAG# also you will need both your MSL and 16 digit PW– 2012112120131219.
8. New Band Frequencies will only work on Custom KERNEL & ROM. DL and Flash for trltespr . Profit .
Flashed CM12 nightly w GAPPS
Praise the lord LTE bands work here in Canada.
They may work domestic if they are different frequencies/bands than CDMA networks. worth trying, but Im not in the US for awhile.
Cant wait for custom TW 5.0 ROMS to roll out with the hard work of the awesome developers here who keep me buying android!
Notes:
I don't have access to Service Mode anymore via dialer so I don't know how to go back to choosing preferred networks, i.e. Global, in CM. It reads "Global" on Settings>Mobile Networks . I fear switching to "LTE only"for having to do the whole process again via flash stock to access all the required menu again.
Edit : Lost LTE , only HSPA+ available