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2g,3g widget/switch??

Anyone know of any widget that will quickly switch between 2g and 3g networks?
Most of the time I leave it on 2g to save battery but when i need to use the internet to browse or search I have to go into the settings and switch it to 3g to surf the net then when i've finished switch back to 2g to save the battery again.
would be much more simple if there was a widget like the bluetooth,gps,wifi one that could quickly and easily be toggled.

There's a few on the marketplace - take a look at this one:
http://curvefish.com/widgets/2g3g-onoff.htm

There is one widget in the market called 2g/3g, you can find it by just searching for '2g' or '3g'. This widget sends you to the correct settings page, but you still have to change the band yourself.
This is the way it has to work in Android. I guess the api does not allow access to the setting directly from applications .

thanks just tried it.
Didn't work exactly how I wanted. opening the widget takes you to the network menu in settings and from there you still need to change it to 2g or 3g.....still quicker than my old way.
thanks

Yes, like I said there is no other way at the moment. Hope to see it in the future, loved that toggle on my HTC Touch HD.

what u can do is put widgets from settings on your home screen which allow you do easily switch from 2g to 3g, switch wi-fi and bluetooth on/off. See my screen below.
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I think that the mobile switch you've shown turns off mobile internet, so rather than 2g or 3g it switches internet on or off.

there is no other option in the settings for Desire.
2g = GSM

No, 2G = EDGE

513 said:
No, 2G = EDGE
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2G

edge in an incement within 2G, 2.5. Going back to the first post, what babyshaq wants, as i understand is just use GSM singal. This is what the widget does. Edge does not add anything to your calls.

No, as stated before:
- He wants to switch from 3G to 2G through a widget (not possible)
- The widget you are suggesting turns off the mobile network

no it doesnt. it turns off 3g. trust me

Ok man whatever you want. When I flip that switch my mobile network connection is disabled, if I'm on the 3G or 2G band.
If you want to make things up, fine with me, enjoy yourself.

Sorry jaykayslo, you are simply wrong.
That widget turns of mobile data. It has nothing to do with switching between 2G and 3G whatsoever.
turn that widget off and go to the mobile network settings.
you'll see that the connect to the internet box has been unticked.
turn the widget on, and the box is ticked.
babyshaq, that widget on the market that takes you to the settings page is as close as you can get. It's not ideal, i grant you, but it's the best you can do.
Oh, and btw, GSM, GPRS and EDGE are ALL considered 2G technologies!

no biggie. i use it switch mobile data to save battery. Plain GSM is enought for calls. Don`t see the point in switching to gprs or edge, because data transfer is so small its not worth it.

Yea thanks guys. I understand its either a shortcut to the settings or completely turn it off.
I guess we'll have to wait it out and hopefully it will be developed in the future

You wrong, it turn off the mobile internet connection ... completely.
Trust me Or try it yourself!
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no it doesnt. it turns off 3g. trust me
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You can perfectly use EDGE for syncing "textual" data (twitter?) or weather data, or email ...
Yes, EDGE is too slow for web browsing.
JaykaySLO said:
no biggie. i use it switch mobile data to save battery. Plain GSM is enought for calls. Don`t see the point in switching to gprs or edge, because data transfer is so small its not worth it.
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yes we have established that. Semantically there is nothing wrong with my statement. It turns of 3G doesn`t it? But it doesn`t switch to 2G, which is what was sought after.

I'll pay you to fix this. *PLEASE*

Basic info:
- I'm on The People's Rom GS3.17
- I'm using KTweaker and running one of their profiles
- I'm ATTEMPTING to use Tasker to regulate Wifi home/out and data home/outside
So pretty much here's my problem:
I've attempted to use Taster to make sure Wifi is ON when im at home and OFF when i leave home (according to cell towers)
I've also tried to make sure Data/Wifi is OFF when screen is OFF and ON when screen is on.
But even if Tasker was working perfectly, this problem still persists and this is it:
1) When I use WiFi at home, every so often, it will just shut off (even if the screen is on) and it will revert to 3G
2) The only solution to this is to turn off Wifi, then turn it back on, and only THEN will it capture the SSID and connect to the internet.
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In the above picture, "InternetOnly" is the SSID for my university and yet, with Wifi enabled, it doesn't access the damn SSID and the internet! It is using 3G. In fact, when I click to connect to that SSID, it says "out of range" which is BS. Only when I reset the Wifi connection does it connect me to the internet/ssid. Exact same problem occurs with the SSID at home. Wifi policy is set to sleep "never" btw.
As for Tasker, this is what I'm using for automation which is failing epicly (I deleted the task about cell towers because it was getting annoying):
I THINK the problem would work if I stock resetted my phone using ODIN but I don't want to
Someone please help.

thegame2388 said:
Basic info:
- I'm on The People's Rom GS3.17
- I'm using KTweaker and running one of their profiles
- I'm ATTEMPTING to use Tasker to regulate Wifi home/out and data home/outside
So pretty much here's my problem:
I've attempted to use Taster to make sure Wifi is ON when im at home and OFF when i leave home (according to cell towers)
I've also tried to make sure Data/Wifi is OFF when screen is OFF and ON when screen is on.
But even if Tasker was working perfectly, this problem still persists and this is it:
1) When I use WiFi at home, every so often, it will just shut off (even if the screen is on) and it will revert to 3G
2) The only solution to this is to turn off Wifi, then turn it back on, and only THEN will it capture the SSID and connect to the internet.
Example shown below:
In the above picture, "InternetOnly" is the SSID for my university and yet, with Wifi enabled, it doesn't access the damn SSID and the internet! It is using 3G. In fact, when I click to connect to that SSID, it says "out of range" which is BS. Only when I reset the Wifi connection does it connect me to the internet/ssid. Exact same problem occurs with the SSID at home. Wifi policy is set to sleep "never" btw.
As for Tasker, this is what I'm using for automation which is failing epicly (I deleted the task about cell towers because it was getting annoying):
I THINK the problem would work if I stock resetted my phone using ODIN but I don't want to
Someone please help.
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Sounds like the connection Optimizer is kicking in. Have you disable/unchecked it? It's in Settings>More Settings>Mobile Networks>Connection Optimizer
You can check out this thread here

leaderbuilder said:
Sounds like the connection Optimizer is kicking in. Have you disable/unchecked it? It's in Settings>More Settings>Mobile Networks>Connection Optimizer
You can check out this thread here
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It's not there for The People's Rom. IDK how to access it.

Did you try his zip?
Make sure of course that you back you system up first!

leaderbuilder said:
Did you try his zip?
Make sure of course that you back you system up first!
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I just used Titanium to freeze it. Hopefully this will work. I haven't used the zip to remove it though, I'll wait this out a few more hours.

thegame2388 said:
I just used Titanium to freeze it. Hopefully this will work. I haven't used the zip to remove it though, I'll wait this out a few more hours.
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Good move!

leaderbuilder said:
Good move!
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Okay so it happened again; I'm at home, and it was connected to WiFi, and now it's back to 3G even though WiFi is enabled. When I click to connect, it says "failed to connect to network" even though I'm literally a few feet from the router.

In TPR you have to freeze in Titbu just like you did good move. The settings have it removed because so many people where messing things up not knowing what they where doing.
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edfunkycold said:
In TPR you have to freeze in Titbu just like you did good move. The settings have it removed because so many people where messing things up not knowing what they where doing.
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Well so far I just flashed the .zip file and removed it altogether...let's see how it goes.

Any update on this? Just curious.
Sent from Navi

michaelg117 said:
Any update on this? Just curious.
Sent from Navi
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Yeah the update is that even after flashing the damn .zip, the WiFi still randomly disconnects from my SSID (even though the WiFi itself is enabled)
SUPER ANNOYING!!!

Should I just change the SSID? I heard sometimes it doesn't like upper-case letters and numbers.

Experiencing FreedomPop 4G on Epic 4G Touch battery life?

Recently sign up FreedomPop with Epic 4G Touch. FreedomPop using VioP to incoming, outgoing call and text. So, 4G or WiFI keep on. The problem is battery can't last more then 5 hours in standby or idle in full charged with Band New samsung battery. I also try three different custom G27 rom, custom rom claim has battery modded etc.. Result are same.
Now.. anyone have any suggestion on different rom or extended battery need? I really don't like to hold a huge phone likes in pocket. So, 2450mAH battery max out. Or, any mod can keep phone sleep in certain time wake up whenever incoming phone call or text. Remember, this is a VioP phone, not like regular phone.
I'll post a screenshot of battery usage.

The FreedomPop app is a battery drainer (it's still in Beta), look at the reviews. Also turn 4G and Wi-Fi off when you're not using them.
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bilgerryan said:
The FreedomPop app is a battery drainer (it's still in Beta), look at the reviews. Also turn 4G and Wi-Fi off when you're not using them.
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Bilgerryan, as you have experienced FreedomPop is VioP phone. Must have WiFi or 4G on to receive incoming call or text.
I saw an app or mod to manage battery drain by place phone in sleep and wake phone in certain times. Don't if it work with it.

I manage to turn off FreedomPop app and keep 4G on, the battery seems must better. But, can not receive incoming call or text with Groove IP app. Viber work fine. I let the phone sleep about 45mins to 1hr and dial from another phone. It ring with Viber, but Groove IP with google login don't ring. Any idea?

Tekone said:
Bilgerryan, as you have experienced FreedomPop is VioP phone. Must have WiFi or 4G on to receive incoming call or text.
I saw an app or mod to manage battery drain by place phone in sleep and wake phone in certain times. Don't if it work with it.
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False, I have a 3G connection on FreedomPop right now. You do have to have connection for service to work, but you don't have to have Wi-Fi or 4G. And if they aren't being used they should be turned off, this goes for Bluetooth and GPS as well. Signal strength is a big contributing factor to battery life as well, if you are in a low signal area you are gonna get severe battery drain no matter what you do.

Tekone said:
I manage to turn off FreedomPop app and keep 4G on, the battery seems must better. But, can not receive incoming call or text with Groove IP app. Viber work fine. I let the phone sleep about 45mins to 1hr and dial from another phone. It ring with Viber, but Groove IP with google login don't ring. Any idea?
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I gave up on trying to get completely free service, too much of a hassle. I went with FreedomPop's small plan of Voicemail, unlimited call and text, and 1GB of data for $12.50 a month

bilgerryan said:
False, I have a 3G connection on FreedomPop right now. You do have to have connection for service to work, but you don't have to have Wi-Fi or 4G. And if they aren't being used they should be turned off, this goes for Bluetooth and GPS as well. Signal strength is a big contributing factor to battery life as well, if you are in a low signal area you are gonna get severe battery drain no matter what you do.
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bilgerryan said:
I gave up on trying to get completely free service, too much of a hassle. I went with FreedomPop's small plan of Voicemail, unlimited call and text, and 1GB of data for $12.50 a month
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don't they using VioP when you using pay plan? Signal doesn't do must due they using 3G/4G or WiFi for make call,
I will try to using 3G for call and text sell how battery go

Tekone said:
don't they using VioP when you using pay plan? Signal doesn't do must due they using 3G/4G or WiFi for make call,
I will try to using 3G for call and text sell how battery go
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Yes it is still VOIP, Wi-Fi will be the best on battery life. Just turn any connections off when not in use

bilgerryan said:
Yes it is still VOIP, Wi-Fi will be the best on battery life. Just turn any connections off when not in use
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I'm out door person.. can't stay home all day long... lol

[Q] Tmobile Note 3 on ATT network?

Anyone else running a Tmobile Note 3 on the AT&T network? Is there any difference in reception or LTE? I've seen in other threads people complain that they dropped calls and had less reception with the Tmobile hardware on ATT, I'd be curious to see DB measurements and not simply rely on the reception bars. Also heard complaints that the Tmobile N3 doesn't hand onto ATT LTE signals well.
Also using the Tmobile Note 3 on the ATT network does;
1) does tethering still work?
2) does it work with an AT&T microcell?

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Tether Works
No problem here.
There are other thread with same information. Search.
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spinedoc said:
Anyone else running a Tmobile Note 3 on the AT&T network? Is there any difference in reception or LTE? I've seen in other threads people complain that they dropped calls and had less reception with the Tmobile hardware on ATT, I'd be curious to see DB measurements and not simply rely on the reception bars. Also heard complaints that the Tmobile N3 doesn't hand onto ATT LTE signals well.
Also using the Tmobile Note 3 on the ATT network does;
1) does tethering still work?
2) does it work with an AT&T microcell?
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My wife and I both use straight talk which runs off of AT&T towers and when I'm at the house I have full bars and my speed was 20 if I remember correctly, at work I get 3-4 bars but never any reception problems. Hope this helps a Lil bit.

I'm running my N900T on AT&T with CM 11 and have noticed that my phone randomly drops back to Edge and even G sometimes. It has completely lost data access occasionally too. I put my phone in airplane mode and it goes back to full LTE, but that's bothering me. I don't know how to fix it.

Gaúcho comedor said:
I'm running my N900T on AT&T with CM 11 and have noticed that my phone randomly drops back to Edge and even G sometimes. It has completely lost data access occasionally too. I put my phone in airplane mode and it goes back to full LTE, but that's bothering me. I don't know how to fix it.
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Mine does that on tmobile

Gaúcho comedor said:
I'm running my N900T on AT&T with CM 11 and have noticed that my phone randomly drops back to Edge and even G sometimes. It has completely lost data access occasionally too. I put my phone in airplane mode and it goes back to full LTE, but that's bothering me. I don't know how to fix it.
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You can download Advanced Signal Status. Then go to additional info then device info and you can change the network mode to LTE only to force it to reconnect to LTE always.

sstory792 said:
You can download Advanced Signal Status. Then go to additional info then device info and you can change the network mode to LTE only to force it to reconnect to LTE always.
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I tested the app here, and although it says my LTE signal is at 100%, my data connection is being disabled every time I make a call. I tried changing the preferred network type to LTE only in the phone info menu and calls drop as soon as I hit the call button on the dialer. Also, in the phone info menu, the option to enable/disable data shows only as "enable" during a call, which means data is disabled, and clicking it does nothing. As soon as I hang up, my data connection restarts and goes to 2G. I don't know if this is a problem with CM 11, so I'll try a Touchwiz ROM in a minute. Any other suggestions?

Gaúcho comedor said:
I tested the app here, and although it says my LTE signal is at 100%, my data connection is being disabled every time I make a call. I tried changing the preferred network type to LTE only in the phone info menu and calls drop as soon as I hit the call button on the dialer. Also, in the phone info menu, the option to enable/disable data shows only as "enable" during a call, which means data is disabled, and clicking it does nothing. As soon as I hang up, my data connection restarts and goes to 2G. I don't know if this is a problem with CM 11, so I'll try a Touchwiz ROM in a minute. Any other suggestions?
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No problems at all with touchwiz. Probably a CM11 problem.

Disabling VoLTE (Verizon)

Hello all!
Is there a way to turn off VoLTE? I use my phone as a hotspot, so when I get a call, I don't have internet access. I'm assuming this is because of VoLTE since my last phone (Droid 4) didn't have this issue.
Thanks!

jm.kloz said:
Hello all!
Is there a way to turn off VoLTE? I use my phone as a hotspot, so when I get a call, I don't have internet access. I'm assuming this is because of VoLTE since my last phone (Droid 4) didn't have this issue.
Thanks!
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Is this the option you are looking for? 'Enhanced 4G LTE Mode'
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I always thought having that option disabled is what caused data to turn off during phone calls. I have it enabled and I can still use data while on the phone. That's the toggle to the off VoLTE though.
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Sounds like you aren't using VoLTE in the first place. Turning it off won't give you data during a call it would do the opposite.

thesoldier said:
Is this the option you are looking for? 'Enhanced 4G LTE Mode'
I always thought having that option disabled is what caused data to turn off during phone calls. I have it enabled and I can still use data while on the phone. That's the toggle to the off VoLTE though.
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I've tested it with that both on and off and still lose LTE during a call. :/

jm.kloz said:
I've tested it with that both on and off and still lose LTE during a call. :/
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Talk and web is only available if you have advanced calling option turned on within your verizon account. Its free.

It doesn't sound like you're using VoLTE exactly because you stated you can't use simultaneous voice and data. Here's the deal: To save battery power or whatever, the additional radio added to Verizon and Sprint (CDMA) phones to enable 4G has been removed from a lot of them, rather converged.
Verizon has always had this problem and they got around it by, finally, adding an additional radio to handle the 4G to many phones. On CDMA networks it's either (I think analog) voice or (I think digital) data. Then, I guess expecting this great big transition to VoLTE (and only needing one radio to simultaneously handle LTE and Voice over LTE) "they" reverted phones to the original model. I mean that has to be it... I would gladly charge my phone more to be able to be able to hotspot and talk! Or maybe they want to sell more JetPacks and separate line access fees!
(This is what allows for all that red on their coverage maps as Verizon's original voice frequencies do rock for signal strength and reliability. The data maps look a lot more similar amongst the carrriers: concentrated on major "markets" as the efficiencies of cities drive the capital to create the networks--rural areas have lousy 4G coverage).
The GSM networks from T-mobile and AT&T automatically fall back to 2, 2.5, 3 and 4G frequencies and can use the newer and the older networks at the same time. You also get better conference calling (up to 5 people) and call management on the GSM based networks.
If you want to use voice and data at the same time on Verizon, edit your account preferences to enable Advanced Calling 1.0 for your line. It is free. Also enable Enhanced 4G LTE mode as shown in the screenshot.
But VoLTE seems to bring its own issues: call complete rates will drop, call quality will drop, static bursts occur at the beginning of calls... it's a real mess.
I really miss T-Mobile, but their network isn't as good and I save money being on the family plan with others on Verizon.

Hi guys, I am having the opposite issue.
I can't get VoLTE ("HD Voice") to work. As a result, no internet when I'm on a phone call. A real pain in the butt.
I'm on CM13 on my Nexus 5x and using Verizon.
I had previously activated this feature on the Verizon website, and it shows the VoLTE flag is 'on' in the phone info/service settings menu. I've seen posts elsewhere where people say CM13 is not working properly with VoLTE.
Should I flash to a different ROM perhaps? Appreciate any ideas...