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How to force LTE only on Sprint Galaxy Nexus? [Without Root]

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
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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
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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

how turn of 4g

how do you guys turn off 4g

Both the battery working so good and long I would ask you this:
Why?
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just wanna test 3g of tmobile
i do have unlimited 4g

mrej201 said:
just wanna test 3g of tmobile
i do have unlimited 4g
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4G and 3G are not actually different for Tmobile.
Wikipedia article on Evolved HSPA
So then, the question is how to turn off DC hspa. Which is probably not accessible through the maintenance menus.
But for many real world value metrics I don't know what you would gain.

Get the app called phone info
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I think there's an app for that. I forgot what its called but I think the toggles are Edge or HSPA+ umts only
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Phone info
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I'm wondering if the OP came from Sprint? Sprint's 4G was a separate (battery sucking) radio that you could turn on and off and needed to in order to protect the battery usage.

4g on TMo isn't like LTE, it's not a separate modem to turn off like AT&T, VZW, or sprint. It's really a hopped up version of 3G. Your choices are 3G/4G or Edge.

mrchris1234 said:
I'm wondering if the OP came from Sprint? Sprint's 4G was a separate (battery sucking) radio that you could turn on and off and needed to in order to protect the battery usage.
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yea i did came from sprint that y i ask but thanx for the app guys

I occasionally see a G. Not sure what that is...
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DarthPiggie said:
I occasionally see a G. Not sure what that is...
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That is the 2G service.
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mrej201 said:
yea i did came from sprint that y i ask but thanx for the app guys
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On T-Mobile, there is no real differentiation between 3G and 4G. Both operate on the same spectrum. The only difference is the speeds. However, that is controlled, not by your phone, but by the tower you're connected to. It's easier to look at it as the same exact technology. For the purpose of this conversation, there is no more T-Mobile 3G. It's all 4G, or HSPA+, service now. The 3G brand has been retired in favor of the 4G moniker.
To put it all simply, 3G is the same as 4G on T-Mobile. To turn off 4G, you would drop down to 2G, or EDGE/GPRS, service.

cajunflavoredbob said:
On T-Mobile, there is no real differentiation between 3G and 4G. Both operate on the same spectrum. The only difference is the speeds. However, that is controlled, not by your phone, but by the tower you're connected to. It's easier to look at it as the same exact technology. For the purpose of this conversation, there is no more T-Mobile 3G. It's all 4G, or HSPA+, service now. The 3G brand has been retired in favor of the 4G moniker.
To put it all simply, 3G is the same as 4G on T-Mobile. To turn off 4G, you would drop down to 2G, or EDGE/GPRS, service.
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And if you still want to do it.....go to settings - more settings - mobile networks - network mode and you can select "GSM only".
Strangely enough....there are a couple areas around where i live that my phone will show a 4G connection and absolutely refuses to open anything. I've found that if i switch to the "GSM only" option in those areas that at least i can get it working... slowly, but better than nothing.
Had the same issue with my previous phone. (G2) weird phantom 4G zone. :-/
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fix for disconnect from 3g network

For anyone having issues with getting disconnected from 3g network. If you find that you are continuously getting disconnected from the 3g network on Sprint, goto your network settings and change your preferred network setting from lte/cdma to CDMA only. That should keep you on the 3g network without having to continuously reboot all the time. It's not a problem with your Rom I think it's an issue with the lte network. Being that it may not be up and running in your town. Yes they are advertising it but it is not online across the entire country yet.

Maghanoid said:
For anyone having issues with getting disconnected from 3g network. If you find that you are continuously getting disconnected from the 3g network on Sprint, goto your network settings and change your preferred network setting from lte/cdma to CDMA only. That should keep you on the 3g network without having to continuously reboot all the time. It's not a problem with your Rom I think it's an issue with the lte network. Being that it may not be up and running in your town. Yes they are advertising it but it is not online across the entire country yet.
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I remember having this issue, as well as on my LGOG, also on my S3 and LTEVO. I just couldn't remember how I fixed it, and this was my method of fixing it. Thanks! :good:

This is only good if you dont want lte right? Lol
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wp7chris said:
This is only good if you dont want lte right? Lol
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More if youre not in at lte area actually but yeah
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Thank you thank you thank you!
I had tried to call Sprint about this issue and they pushed something to my phone which did nothing.
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im having this issue almost a year already,,,i m in boston and i seen in every android phone the siganal bars up and down,i called sprint and they told me soon it will be good<<<

Turn off the Sprint Connections optimizer.

How to turn off LTE on D850(ATT)

Sorry if this is obvious but I'm coming from an HTC and moto x but how can I turn off LTE on the d850? Having network connectivity issues with LTE..
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montavious said:
Sorry if this is obvious but I'm coming from an HTC and moto x but how can I turn off LTE on the d850? Having network connectivity issues with LTE..
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Type this in the dialer 3845#*855# opinion is in there somewhere

jaythenut said:
Type this in the dialer 3845#*855# opinion is in there somewhere
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It needs to be 3845#*850# because its the D850 not the 855

My M7 had an option to switch from LTE auot to WCDMA/GSM Auto - no such luck on the G3?
LTE at work is so over saturated I get better speeds on WCDMA but I can't get my phone to switch besides doing the dialer method.

Pilz said:
It needs to be 3845#*850# because its the D850 not the 855
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Didn't know that lol

montavious said:
Sorry if this is obvious but I'm coming from an HTC and moto x but how can I turn off LTE on the d850? Having network connectivity issues with LTE..
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Tasker should be able to do this for you if the magic menu does not. You can even configure Tasker to automatically sense cell phone towers at work and convert to WCDMA, then auto-switch back to LTE once you are no longer in the vicinity of the cell phone towers. Just one of the many, many amazing and useful things Tasker can do for you.

am I on 4G or LTE?

Hi guys i'm wondering if i have the maximum speed from my provider (Rogers). I did some speed test.
2.89 mbps/0.8 and 12.2 mbps/0.8 mbps. I'm not sure if im on LTE or just 4G. I can't show you my homepage (I'm new can't post link) but I have the symbol 4G, not LTE like my iphone 5s

If you see only 4g symbol on rogers than its only 4g. Should be ltev on canadien devices.
And your speedtests tell me your on 4g.
Call rogers they will help you . maybe its error on there end if not go to setting/ networks and select lte gsm
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crzygrmn said:
If you see only 4g symbol on rogers than its only 4g. Should be ltev on canadien devices.
And your speedtests tell me your on 4g.
Call rogers they will help you . maybe its error on there end if not go to setting/ networks and select lte gsm
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Yes, i asked Rogers and they don't know. They said go instore and i thing my setting is ok with the LTE auto.

avrokephren said:
Yes, i asked Rogers and they don't know. They said go instore and i thing my setting is ok with the LTE auto.
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You need to ckeck your network settings first to see if your network mode shows LTE or not.
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avrokephren said:
Yes, i asked Rogers and they don't know. They said go instore and i thing my setting is ok with the LTE auto.
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Ok. Well did you check if you even have a lte simcard? Or 4g? Two different ships sailing?
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crzygrmn said:
Ok. Well did you check if you even have a lte simcard? Or 4g? Two different ships sailing?
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i've kept my blackberry sim card... My bad they activate a new one and i'm on LTE now.

Lol.
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