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3G Icon On Notification Bar

New to Android phones, (I did a search but nothing was found), I was connected to Vodafone yesterday and there has never been a 3G Icon in the notification Bar (Network Signal has the 4 full bars)
When I am at home I use a Vodafone sure signal for 3G but it does not show in the notification bar either, (obviously I am connected to 3G when at home)
My network mode is set to GSM/WCDMA auto, so have I done something wrong or can some suggest how I can have this Icon showing.

I had the same issue - called up support and had them change my SIM card to the new one that came with the phone and since then I now get up to H depending if I'm in a decent area of Liverpool...

EddyOS said:
I had the same issue - called up support and had them change my SIM card to the new one that came with the phone and since then I now get up to H depending if I'm in a decent area of Liverpool...
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Thanks for the reply, this was a new sim card supplied with the phone I moved from T-Mobile to Vodafone so I could use the SureSignal to get rid of the crappy signal in the house.

Just solved the problem, if you switch off Wi-Fi then go into "settings/Mobile network connect to the internet it appears on the notification bar"

I thought you'd have it on already - glad you're sorted though!

I have only seen 'H' in my toolbar and none of the other notification (3G etc) mentioned in the manual there. Normal? Or do I just have a good connection?

Matt2887 said:
I have only seen 'H' in my toolbar and none of the other notification (3G etc) mentioned in the manual there. Normal? Or do I just have a good connection?
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The H means you have the HSDPA connection which is quicker than standard 3G. 3.5G if you will

ive also never seen a 3g icon, had the H and G one before

I use to get a 'H' on my kaiser
but on on my desire on Orange. I get a '3G+' symbol now. is this the same as 'H'?
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Guys, remember that Android works differently from WIndows Mobile.
On WIndows mobile, you had the G, E, 3G or H all the time showing what signal you had. Android does not do that.
The 3G/H icon only appears when connected to the internet. the rest of the time it just shows signal bars.
And yeah, if wifi is on it will disconnect from the internet and that icon will disappear. cos after all, as long as you have signal when just using voice and text, it doesn't really matter whether it's 3G or not.
And Yes, 3G+ is the same as H. 3G+ is Orange's stupid marketing speak for HSDPA.

I have constant 'G' which changes to 3G/H when in areas that allow it...phone works fine so no issues since changing my SIM card

I am also experiencing this problem and to clarify it:
Sometimes (i think it has something to do with using camera) the animation stops working (the arrows stays shadow even if i am downloading) or the 3h/h icon disappears completely (but i am still connected to mobile data).
Disconnecting and reconnecting mobile data (e.g. swithing to wifi and back, rebooting phone or turning airplane on and off) solves this problem and the animated 3g/h icon (arrows are white when downloading and shadow when connection idle) is back.
Does anyone know how to fix this problem permanently?
I have had no such a bug on my Milestone

[Q] Just a small question about signal quality display

Hello guys,
I´m a happy Desire owner since 2 weeks now and have a little question.
I noticed the following:
In areas with bad network coverage, signal shows (E)dge, or if it´s even mor bad it shows (G)PRS. That OK.
But in areas with good coverage it shows 3G (UMTS) all the time, and only if I transfer data, eg syncing email, it´s showing (H)SDPA, and switches back to 3G.
Is that normal?
I wonder as this is my first android device, and all my older WiMo phones where showing (H)SDPA all the time.
I´ve read else where, that often changing networks need a lot of battery power.
Oh, I´m using T-Mobile in germany with an unbraded Desire running 2.2.
I noticed this also with 2.1
Thank you!

Perhaps the question was´nt clear enough ... sorry.
I mean, I this the same at your phones, or do they show (H) all the time?
Thank you again!

Mine does this too.
If you want to lock to a single network type *#*#info#*#* in the dialer.

In the UK mine shows hsdpa most of the time, sometimes gprs when roaming. It does not show anything when on WiFi, just shows the bars. If you press from home screen the menu - settings - about phone - network, then you see the signal strength and type of signal .

bubblesmoney said:
In the UK mine shows hsdpa most of the time, sometimes gprs when roaming. It does not show anything when on WiFi, just shows the bars. If you press from home screen the menu - settings - about phone - network, then you see the signal strength and type of signal .
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Thats what I thought it should do ... so it seems my SIM is having a problem.
Yesterday I put a friend´s SIM in it (also using T-Mobile) and it shows H all the time and never 3G. If Network is bad it switches to E and then back to H.
Now I´ve ordered a new SIM, so lets see ...
OK my SIM is around 12 years now ... 1998 ...

Signal Issues, please help

Hi guys, just flashed a new rom (jm7).. everything went ok.. but when I rebooted I notice that I get just about no signal in areas where I used to before get full bars.
Tried going back to other rom's but no luck, I still continuously get a poor signal. One thing I did notice is that right after boot the signal slowly goes to 5 bars (even in areas with bad signal) and then slowly goes down to 0-1. This same instance happens when I place a phone call as well.
Any ideas? I can barely use data when this is going on as well.

Try going into mobile networks and network operators and see if there's a second option for your network. You might be connected to a weather signal. It's under wireless settings. Happened to me.
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Are you sure that your network operator make some not some work on cell bt in your area? One time i have too like you bad and wrong signal, and make all with my galaxy, reboot,recovery, signal refresh app, APN point new entered, but still problem. After all, I call my operater and they say me:" Sorry , we make same work on cell base station in area your city !!! Sorry for bad signal, we busy to make repair speedy !!! "
Best regards

Sorry double post

Thanks for the responses... no go sadly.. tried switching the 3 different "bell" networks and only 1 allowed me to connect. As for signal str in area, a friend who has the same network has 4 full, while i only get 1
I've tried reformatting/reflashing/reseting and nothing has worked.. what am i missing?

Uss_Defiant said:
Thanks for the responses... no go sadly.. tried switching the 3 different "bell" networks and only 1 allowed me to connect. As for signal str in area, a friend who has the same network has 4 full, while i only get 1
I've tried reformatting/reflashing/reseting and nothing has worked.. what am i missing?
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Follow my instructions here
Should fix your problem

Worked perfectly, thanks a bunch
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[Q] Reception loss when in phone in pocket

Basically everytime i put the phone in my trouser pocket and someone tries to call me it would go straight to answer phone because it had no signal as soon as i pull it out after making the test call. id have to wait about 30 seconds then it will find signal again.
now ive done tests in different locations with strong 4 bar signal areas, but once it goes in the pocket im loosing signal.
in my car paired up with the bmw and it displays ur signal strength on the cars screen, when in the pocket no signal take it out got signla u ge tthe point.
anyways ive ordered a replacemnet handset and it arrives today at 2pm so will report back if porblem is still there.
i guess what i wanan know anyone else having this issue?????
signal issues ive heard of but this is just weird.
thanks

i just happend to have this problem today, signal would come back after switching to flight mode and back, strange oO

Try this.
I had what seemed to be this problem.
On some carriers, the One X has trouble changing between 2G and 3G / HSPA, especially if - like 3 - your carrier uses a third party for 2G signal.
Go into the operator menu by going to 'Call' and type the following:
*#*#4636#*#*
Go to 'Phone Information' and change 'Set Preferred Network Type' to WCDMA ONLY.
See if that helps.

Weak to NONE 4G and 3G network signals.

I just bought the Nexus 5X, nice device overall but I encounter some reception issues (in my flat) with the recommended, default, 4G and the 3G connectivity ( very poor signal to none, the network bar is empty). They work perfectly outside though. The 2G option has full reception. What is there to do?
I'm on Orange, Romania, and just got a new nano-sim for this device.
Things I have tried:
-Turn airplane mode on, then turning it back off
-Reboot phone. When it is off removed the SIM card and then re inserted it and turn on.
-Check Settings/more/cellular network/preferred network type and try to change to each of the network settings,
-Reset network settings from Backup&Reset
*Other phones got slightly poor internet reception too but their overall signal is good, and their network bars are filled whereas I got no bar
*The previous Moto G did just fine and always had H+ in my home (to mention that I changed my micro-sim, which was the sim the Moto G was on to a new nano-sim to suit the Nexus )
*In some parts of the house it alternates from a half-full network bar to an empty network bar (usually it is just a 5-10 sec. filled and then back to empty)
*When I manage to have some lines in the network bar, the mobile data stays at E.

Was there a solution to this? I feel like I'm having a similar issue after two days use. Have asked provider for info too.

paulmist said:
Was there a solution to this? I feel like I'm having a similar issue after two days use. Have asked provider for info too.
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No, I still have it. Nobody seems to have a soluționa.