[Q] Bought used phone, no signal / poor reception - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
I have a question to those more knowledgeable about GSM network/settings (I come from a CDMA background). I bought my girlfriend a Captivate on EBay for Christmas; everything is working OK except it cannot get any signal. As far as I know everything is set up as it should, it just won't show any bars. While using the ServiceMode app [*#0011#] it goes from NO SERVICE to GSM : LIMITED and back over and over. While using her old phone in the same spot it has full bars. We went to the ATT store and made sure everything was set up on their end. I think the phone is defective but I figured I would check here first. I'll attach some relevant (I think) screen caps and if anything jumps out or you have anything for me to try and fix this, please let me know.
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Also does anyone know the exact location of the internal antenna? I opened the phone up to see if something came lose during shipment or whatever and I didn't really get anywhere. I wanted to try and jury rig a extended antenna to see if that helped reception.

You flashed that ROM/theme on the phone? Or it came like that when you bought it?

That is Serendipity 5.1.. I figure while she can't use the phone as a phone, she should still benefit from a nice rom and kernel. When I received the phone originally it had the stock rom. Before I flashed a custom I made sure to check everything out first and the problem was there since the beginning. Since then I've flashed back to stock, tried different radios, etc etc but the results are always the same.
I don't know what the person before me did to the phone though, maybe he/she flashed something incorrectly and wrote over important settings? I don't know what I'm looking at that's really why I am asking here.

Grabbed some more settings, anything seem strange or wrong?

Stupid question, but do you have an active AT&T Sim card in the Phone? btw, these phones absolutely, positively will not work on Sprint or any other CDMA carrier.

rpicaso said:
Stupid question, but do you have an active AT&T Sim card in the Phone?
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Yes I have her new Sim card which was activated at the store over the weekend. I can switch it between her two phones, old one full bars, Captivate no bars.

Check you APN Settings. Menu> Wireless and networks > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names and let us know what they are, and we can go from there.

Says ATT WAP

Tap where is says att wap and check the settings to see if they match these:
Name: ATT WAP
APN: wap.cingular
Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
Port: 80
Username:not set
Password:not set
Server: not set
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com
mms port - 80
mcc 310
mnc 410
authentication type - none
apn type- internet + mms
If not, adjust them accordingly and see if it clears up. If not I'd say you have a serious hardware problem.

Those settings look good to me. Thanks for the help I suppose my problem is more serious. Anyone know of anything else I can check to maybe narrow my problem down? I'm not afraid to try and replace a radio/circuit board/internal antenna.

enter *#2263# and check that band selection is set to automatic.

Yep set to AUTOMATIC - Select GSM & WCDMA All Bands

Is there something equivalent to a PRL for GSM phones? Something that tells it what towers it can connect to?

idk if its related but i have poor signal problems too with my phone sometimes only shows bars and no h or edge and sometimes just says no service or emergency calls only

Yeah same here, right now it says Emergency calls only. I know for a fact that there are at least 6 GSM cell towers in this vicinity.

Can this issue have something to do with a failed unlocking attempt? I've been trying to research all routes and I tried to "unlock" to phone by using SGS Unlock Tool (rooted method), it was never successful. It states "Sorry, no codes found unknown error", possibly meaning that something internally is screwed up? I'm just pulling stuff out of my bum at this point. Any help will be appreciated!

Last bump for the weekend. Any suggestions? Already bought a new one but I still have 30 days to return it if I can figure out how to fix this.

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[Q] Atrix HD on Straight Talk - No Internet - PLEASE HELP!!!

Hi,
Can someone please shed some light on my problem.
I ordered an Atrix HD from eBay, thinking it was unlocked but later found out from the buyer it was locked. No big deal I thought since I was going to use it on Straight Talk's AT&T compatible sim and ST said phone DOES NOT need to be unlocked for features/service to work.
Well, right out of the box with an activated ST sim I started up the phone, never got to the "sim card unlock" screen as I thought I was going to get though I inserted a "foreign carrier" sim, but rather went straight to Home Screen. I made a call, sent a text . . . all good. However, internet and mms not working. I cannot connect to the internet at all. Phone doesn't even make an attempt, no error messages, just a plain "no internet connection" message the second I press anything that needs an internet connection.
Spoke to ST for hours trying different APN settings, nothing works! Used wi-fi to download app "tweakker", tried those APN settings as well, still no internet. ST has no other solutions for me. They are clueless. I once again asked, could it be because the phone is LOCKED? And once again they assured me it should not make a difference since they use AT&T towers. I tried using an app called APN Backup and restore, but I cannot use it on my phone though it is running ICS 4.0.4 and no "3rd party changes allowed" popps up.
My phone has the AT&T APN settings as default and are locked I can't delete or edit them. I CAN however create new APN's which I have multiple times, saved them, booted up and selected them. They are still there after a reboot but still the phone seems not to even recognize them being there.
I even tried a factory reset, thinking it may solve the problem but to no avail. :crying:
Today I contacted Motorola. After 2 hrs on the phone with them, still back to squar one. They had "NO IDEA" as to why I couldn't connect and why my phone couldn't accept the new APN's. So Straight Talk couldn't help me, Motorla said, "send us the phone and we can see if there is something wrong with it and you can have it back within 3-4 weeks(!!) or "learn to live" with the phone as is!"
So, after a lot of reading through online forums, searching for answers, I am left to wonder if my phone is acting the way it is because it is not an UNLOCKED PHONE. (Could the solution really be that simple???)
The people I have read who have an Atrix HD with other carriers besides AT&T seems to have no problem with their phones. However, it doesn't say if they bought unlocked versions or not.
I am now turning to this forum as my last cry for help. Can someone PLEASE SHED SOME LIGHT ON THIS FOR ME???
** Do I need to unlock this phone (I have no issues ordering an unlock code and getting a T-mobile sim to do this) in order for the internet to work?
** Is the phone not recognizing the APN's because the phone is technically locked? (Even though Straight Talk says their service should work on a locked phone).
** If I do get a T-mobile sim and try to unlock the phone, will I get the "sim unlock code" screen, because it sure isn't popping up when I insert my ST sim.
(What good is an unlock code if I can't get to the "unlock code" window?)
Any answers are appreciated.
Thanks!
My phone's info:
Motorola Atrix HD MB886
Manufacture date: Aug 10, 2012
System version: 77.12.22.MB886.ATT.en.US
Android v. 4.0.4
rosengard said:
Hi,
The people I have read who have an Atrix HD with other carriers besides AT&T seems to have no problem with their phones. However, it doesn't say if they bought unlocked versions or not.
I am now turning to this forum as my last cry for help. Can someone PLEASE SHED SOME LIGHT ON THIS FOR ME???
** Do I need to unlock this phone (I have no issues ordering an unlock code and getting a T-mobile sim to do this) in order for the internet to work? Not sure on that one, but unlocking your phone certainly won't hurt it.
** Is the phone not recognizing the APN's because the phone is technically locked? (Even though Straight Talk says their service should work on a locked phone). Unless the SIM is unlocked is may be stuck on the AT&T APNs. Might as well try unlocking it with a service.
** If I do get a T-mobile sim and try to unlock the phone, will I get the "sim unlock code" screen, because it sure isn't popping up when I insert my ST sim. That's how mine is. I SIM unlocked the AT&T model for T-Mobile US in this way. I didn't have to change any APNs, everything worked off the bat.
(What good is an unlock code if I can't get to the "unlock code" window?)
Any answers are appreciated.
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I answered a few for you. I don't have Straight Talk anymore after finding out about their very limited data usage in my area. I dropped them for T-Mobile "Unlimited Nationwide 4G" plan and I am much happier.
rosengard said:
Hi,
Can someone please shed some light on my problem.
I ordered an Atrix HD from eBay, thinking it was unlocked but later found out from the buyer it was locked. No big deal I thought since I was going to use it on Straight Talk's AT&T compatible sim and ST said phone DOES NOT need to be unlocked for features/service to work.
Well, right out of the box with an activated ST sim I started up the phone, never got to the "sim card unlock" screen as I thought I was going to get though I inserted a "foreign carrier" sim, but rather went straight to Home Screen. I made a call, sent a text . . . all good. However, internet and mms not working. I cannot connect to the internet at all. Phone doesn't even make an attempt, no error messages, just a plain "no internet connection" message the second I press anything that needs an internet connection.
Spoke to ST for hours trying different APN settings, nothing works! Used wi-fi to download app "tweakker", tried those APN settings as well, still no internet. ST has no other solutions for me. They are clueless. I once again asked, could it be because the phone is LOCKED? And once again they assured me it should not make a difference since they use AT&T towers. I tried using an app called APN Backup and restore, but I cannot use it on my phone though it is running ICS 4.0.4 and no "3rd party changes allowed" popps up.
My phone has the AT&T APN settings as default and are locked I can't delete or edit them. I CAN however create new APN's which I have multiple times, saved them, booted up and selected them. They are still there after a reboot but still the phone seems not to even recognize them being there.
I even tried a factory reset, thinking it may solve the problem but to no avail. :crying:
Today I contacted Motorola. After 2 hrs on the phone with them, still back to squar one. They had "NO IDEA" as to why I couldn't connect and why my phone couldn't accept the new APN's. So Straight Talk couldn't help me, Motorla said, "send us the phone and we can see if there is something wrong with it and you can have it back within 3-4 weeks(!!) or "learn to live" with the phone as is!"
So, after a lot of reading through online forums, searching for answers, I am left to wonder if my phone is acting the way it is because it is not an UNLOCKED PHONE. (Could the solution really be that simple???)
The people I have read who have an Atrix HD with other carriers besides AT&T seems to have no problem with their phones. However, it doesn't say if they bought unlocked versions or not.
I am now turning to this forum as my last cry for help. Can someone PLEASE SHED SOME LIGHT ON THIS FOR ME???
** Do I need to unlock this phone (I have no issues ordering an unlock code and getting a T-mobile sim to do this) in order for the internet to work?
** Is the phone not recognizing the APN's because the phone is technically locked? (Even though Straight Talk says their service should work on a locked phone).
** If I do get a T-mobile sim and try to unlock the phone, will I get the "sim unlock code" screen, because it sure isn't popping up when I insert my ST sim.
(What good is an unlock code if I can't get to the "unlock code" window?)
Any answers are appreciated.
Thanks!
My phone's info:
Motorola Atrix HD MB886
Manufacture date: Aug 10, 2012
System version: 77.12.22.MB886.ATT.en.US
Android v. 4.0.4
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I'm using my locked AHD on ST with no problems at all. I know I posted my settings here at one time, let me see if I can find the post.
Sent from my Atrix HD running H Delicious 4.04 using XDA Premium.
mattlgroff said:
I answered a few for you. I don't have Straight Talk anymore after finding out about their very limited data usage in my area. I dropped them for T-Mobile "Unlimited Nationwide 4G" plan and I am much happier.
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Thanks for your reply . . .
I will try to unlock it as soon as my T-mobile micro sim arrived. I am surprised that you didn't have to enter any APN settings for T-mobile though. Why is that? I thought that you always have to adjust the settings for the specifc network you are using. Did your internet work right away? Did you get the "sim unlock code" screen when you first popped in the T-mobile sim? Just curious so that I know what to expect when I get my own T-mobile sim.
I have really bad reception where I live and unfortunatelly it is only At&t's towers I get any bars with , thus I am stuck with either full price AT&T or Straight Talk since they use AT&T towers.
Thanks again. I appreciate your reply.
rosengard said:
Thanks for your reply . . .
I will try to unlock it as soon as my T-mobile micro sim arrived. I am surprised that you didn't have to enter any APN settings for T-mobile though. Why is that? I thought that you always have to adjust the settings for the specifc network you are using. Did your internet work right away? Did you get the "sim unlock code" screen when you first popped in the T-mobile sim? Just curious so that I know what to expect when I get my own T-mobile sim.
I have really bad reception where I live and unfortunatelly it is only At&t's towers I get any bars with , thus I am stuck with either full price AT&T or Straight Talk since they use AT&T towers.
Thanks again. I appreciate your reply.
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ok since you're going to use T-Mobile, you don't need the ST APNs
rosengard said:
Thanks for your reply . . .
I will try to unlock it as soon as my T-mobile micro sim arrived. I am surprised that you didn't have to enter any APN settings for T-mobile though. Why is that? It has a bunch built in for lots of carriers.
I thought that you always have to adjust the settings for the specifc network you are using. Did it for me.
Did your internet work right away? Yes, HSPA+ right away. Did you get the "sim unlock code" screen when you first popped in the T-mobile sim? Just curious so that I know what to expect when I get my own T-mobile sim. Yes.
I have really bad reception where I live and unfortunatelly it is only At&t's towers I get any bars with , thus I am stuck with either full price AT&T or Straight Talk since they use AT&T towers.
Thanks again. I appreciate your reply.
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Answered a few more.
ATGAdmin said:
I'm using my locked AHD on ST with no problems at all. I know I posted my settings here at one time, let me see if I can find the post.
Sent from my Atrix HD running H Delicious 4.04 using XDA Premium.
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Wow . . so you are saying you just popped in your ST sim and you were up an running just like that? Why isn't that working for me???
Can I ask when you purchased yours? Was it before they came out with the OS upgrade? You are the first person that I came accross that have a locked phone like myself with ST service. But yours is working! So what the heck is wrong with my phone? At first I thought it was not working because the phone being LOCKED but now that I see yours was working fine I am starting to wonder if it is MY phone that has a problem. Or could it be a corrupt sim that is not connecting with the towers? When I asked ST that question they said if the sim wasn't working correctly I wouldn't be able to make calls either, so they stand by their card. hmm.... If you have those settings I appreciate it:
This is what I have tried so far:
The standard APN settings that come with the sim card:
Name: Straight Talk
APN: att.mvno
Proxy: proxy.mvno.tracfone.com
Port: http:mmsc.cingular.com (with // after http
MMSProxy: 66.209.11.33 (also tried mms2.tracfone.com)
MMS Port: 80
I also searched the internet for a tons of other options, leaving proxy blank, inserting "default, etc" under APN type . . . I tried A LOT and still nothing..
Using the app "Tweakker" I got these settings which I also tried with no luck:
They require two APNs
Internet:
Name : Straight Talk
APN: att.mvno
Proxy: proxy.mvno.tracfone.com
Port: 80
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MMC: 410
APN Type: default,*
For MMS:
Name: Straight Talk MMS
APN: att.mvno
MMSC: http:mmsc.cingular.com (with // after http
MMS Proxy: 66.209.11.33
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MMC: 410
APN Type: mms
So . . .if you have anything different . . .please share so that I can try your version.
Thanks for your help!
ATGAdmin said:
ok since you're going to use T-Mobile, you don't need the ST APNs
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Hi ,
I will actually be using Straight Talk on this phone but in order to unlock it I ordered a T-mobile sim so that I can get to the "sim unlock code" screen since just inserting my ST sim doesn't bring up that screen. I posted the APNs I have tried so far . . .if yours are different please post when you get a chance. Thanks again.
rosengard said:
Hi ,
I will actually be using Straight Talk on this phone but in order to unlock it I ordered a T-mobile sim so that I can get to the "sim unlock code" screen since just inserting my ST sim doesn't bring up that screen. I posted the APNs I have tried so far . . .if yours are different please post when you get a chance. Thanks again.
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You DO NOT need to unlock the phone if you're using the Straight Talk AT&T SIM.
You just need the correct settings.
Sent from my Atrix HD running H Delicious 4.04 using XDA Premium.
mattlgroff said:
Answered a few more.
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Thanks for sharing that info. Appreciate it!
ATGAdmin said:
You DO NOT need to unlock the phone if you're using the Straight Talk AT&T SIM.
You just need the correct settings.
Sent from my Atrix HD running H Delicious 4.04 using XDA Premium.
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soo . . .what ARE the correct settings? Anyone??? I have tried so many different versions and EVERYTHING ST rep gave me . . I am out of ideas for APN's . . . . anybody with APN's they can share that I can try? Thanks again.
Apn for st
NAME= Straight Talk ATT
APN= att.mvno
MMSC= http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS proxy= 66.209.11.33
MMS port=80
MCC=310
MNC=410
APN type= default,supl,mms
APN protocol=IPv4
APN roaming protocol= IPv4
Bearer= Unspecified
Save and reboot and then everything works fine!!!!
Hope it hepls!!!
mkrunk12 said:
NAME= Straight Talk ATT
APN= att.mvno
MMSC= http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS proxy= 66.209.11.33
MMS port=80
MCC=310
MNC=410
APN type= default,supl,mms
APN protocol=IPv4
APN roaming protocol= IPv4
Bearer= Unspecified
Save and reboot and then everything works fine!!!!
Hope it hepls!!!
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Thanks . . I gave it a try rebooted and still nothing! I left all othe fields blank as per your settings and my phone don't have the "APN roaming protocol: IPv4. Instead I have a grey/shaded out "APN enable/disable that is checked for enable" I can't control that option. It is just there.
Thanks for settings but I am still looking for something that will work on mine.
rosengard said:
Thanks . . I gave it a try rebooted and still nothing! I left all othe fields blank as per your settings and my phone don't have the "APN roaming protocol: IPv4. Instead I have a grey/shaded out "APN enable/disable that is checked for enable" I can't control that option. It is just there.
Thanks for settings but I am still looking for something that will work on mine.
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Rosengard,
I use the ATRIX HD with straight talk, and the way I see it, the issue is the proxy believe it or not...
apn:
att.mvno
proxy:
66.209.11.33 NOT proxy.mvno...
all else the same...
mattpall said:
Rosengard,
I use the ATRIX HD with straight talk, and the way I see it, the issue is the proxy believe it or not...
apn:
att.mvno
proxy:
66.209.11.33 NOT proxy.mvno...
all else the same...
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Hi . . .thanks for your input . . .
I tried using Straight Talk's original APN's (I think that is what you meant) and only replaced the proxy to 66.209.11.33 looking like this:
Name: Straight Talk
APN: att.mvno
Proxy: 66.209.11.33
Port: 80
MMSC: http:mmsc.cingular.com (// after http: . . . post won't let me use link . . new at this)
MMS Proxy: 66.209.11.33
MMS Port: 80
Unfortunatelly . . . still not working!!! :crying:
rosengard said:
Hi . . .thanks for your input . . .
I tried using Straight Talk's original APN's (I think that is what you meant) and only replaced the proxy to 66.209.11.33 looking like this:
Name: Straight Talk
APN: att.mvno
Proxy: 66.209.11.33
Port: 80
MMSC: http:mmsc.cingular.com (// after http: . . . post won't let me use link . . new at this)
MMS Proxy: 66.209.11.33
MMS Port: 80
Unfortunatelly . . . still not working!!! :crying:
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is your authentification set to "Pap or Chap"
mattpall said:
is your authentification set to "Pap or Chap"
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No it is not it is like this:
Authentication: Not Set
rosengard said:
No it is not it is like this:
Authentication: Not Set
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Needs to be set to "PAP or CHAP"
mattpall said:
Needs to be set to "PAP or CHAP"
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Thanks .. .tried "Pap or Chap" as well but still nothing!
rosengard said:
Thanks .. .tried "Pap or Chap" as well but still nothing!
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Send screenshots of your APN screens.
Sent from my MB886 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Need Help with ATT LTE apn settings!

So I recently bought a new Galaxy Note 3 T-mobile variant on craigslist to use on my AT&T plan. The phone is perfect, I love it! The only problem is that I can't seem to connect to LTE after I unlocked it. I have already rooted the phone using CF Auto-root, and then I turned to unlocking it. I heard that the "Region Lock Away" app by chainfire removed the region lock as well as unlocked the sim, as long as you reboot later. So thats what I tried first rather then pay for an unlock code.
Now when I bought the Note 3, it didn't include the sim card from T-mobile. So I did the whole process of rooting and unlocking under my real att sim card that I was using with my Nokia lumia 920 (I know it was time to upgrade). I went to an ATT retail store, and I ended up talking to a service rep and explained that I wanted to use my Galaxy note 3 on their network, and that I would be unlocking it when I got home. She convinced me to give them the IMEI number on the back of the phone to "provision the network to my phone".
Well after the Region Lock Away app did it's thing, I no longer had the sim card ask for an unlock code and I was able to text and make calls. So I figure that I was fully unlocked. But my data wasn't working, so after a bit of research here at XDA I noticed that I needed to change my apn settings. So i used these as suggested by another post:
NAME: ATT Phone
APN: phone
MMSC: http[colon]//mmsc.mobile.att[dot]net <-- XDA thinks I am posting a url!
MMS proxy: proxy.mobile.att[dot]net
MMS port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
APN type: default,mms,supl,hipri
After setting these, and then using them, I can't find any data connection at all. Can anyone shed some insight as to what may be the problem?
BTW: the legacy wap.cingular apn settings are working for me but I only get about 2 Mb/s max. Which is not what I want from an LTE phone obviously.
The only thing I noticed you did not mention is "authentication type", which needs to be manually set to None. I come to the note 3 from an AT&T galaxy s4. I was using a t-mobile custom rom on it the whole time, every time I reset the ROM I had to manually add APN settings, authentication type "none" always had to be selected along with the rest of the entries. If you don't manually set this it will read "not set".
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Settings are right as I compared them with my phone. Only thing I can think of is the rep didn't configure your account right and LTE is not enabled. You can log onto your att.com and check to see if your sim has LTE activated. You would see something like DataPro 3GB for Smartphone 4G LTE or whatever amount of data checked on your line. If not your LTE is not active it won't work no matter what APN settings you use.
Edit; this is what authentication type should read instead of default "not set".
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Thanks for the replies!! Well I went in to the att store, and spoke with the same person who switched my IMEI number into the system. Looks like two things happened, first my data plan was switched from a 3GB LTE data to a media plan which was causing me to recieve text messages complaining about my data usage and stating $200 charges. To remedy this we had to make a call to the dreaded at&t customer service center where my Rep. was put on hold for about 30 min (ridiculous...) and also the charges were removed. I also had her switch the IMEI to the Galaxy S3 that I previously used before I got the sudden death ****. So after all that, my data has finally connected and im getting about 7MB down which is still only HSPA+. So the only thing I have left to try is maybe some other APN settings (suggestions here????) or maybe try a new simcard and use the unlock code I have.
melead said:
Thanks for the replies!! Well I went in to the att store, and spoke with the same person who switched my IMEI number into the system. Looks like two things happened, first my data plan was switched from a 3GB LTE data to a media plan which was causing me to recieve text messages complaining about my data usage and stating $200 charges. To remedy this we had to make a call to the dreaded at&t customer service center where my Rep. was put on hold for about 30 min (ridiculous...) and also the charges were removed. I also had her switch the IMEI to the Galaxy S3 that I previously used before I got the sudden death ****. So after all that, my data has finally connected and im getting about 7MB down which is still only HSPA+. So the only thing I have left to try is maybe some other APN settings (suggestions here????) or maybe try a new simcard and use the unlock code I have.
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Searching for the AT&T APN setting led me to this thread.
After setting all the APN settings as others, I was still getting pretty slow connection speed.
Then, I switched the Bearer to "LTE" type and voila! I started getting the full LTE speed!
ArborRes said:
Searching for the AT&T APN setting led me to this thread.
After setting all the APN settings as others, I was still getting pretty slow connection speed.
Then, I switched the Bearer to "LTE" type and voila! I started getting the full LTE speed!
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You can only do this if you know your in a LTE supported area otherwise you will not get any data if your in a 4g or H+ area with the bearer set to LTE only.
wrong thread
These are my new working APN settings. 4G LTE completely working on AT&T
Name: ATT Phone
APN: phone
proxy through server:not set
MMSC: http[colon]//mmsc[dot]mobile.att.net
Multimedia Message Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
multimedia message port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: not set
APN Type: default,mms,supl,hipri,fota
APN protocol: IPv4
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
Mobile virtual network operator type:not set
I find that no matter what settings I use on the APN (working ones, I mean), if I have Wifi on, I lose LTE. As soon as I disable Wifi, even if I don't move the phone, LTE comes back. Not that it matters, I just like seeing that little 4G LTE icon.
My guess is that your WiFi is set to take priority over mobile data. There might be a setting to change this though. For example in the WiFi settings there is a toggle that allows your phone to automatically switch between WiFi and mobile data, to have a seamless browsing experience.
I'm on lollipop running the Echoe ROM on my sm-n900t and I use the download booster to boost my speeds by using both together.

How to get non-TMobile phone to work with wi-fi

Can't now find a thread here that told how to change APN settings (I saved that link) for T-Mobile. My problem is making a non-TMobile phone work for wi-fi calling, and I'm asking if changing APN settings has anything to do with that. Several TM agents have told me unless it's their phone, it won't work on wi-fi, but I still find this hard to accept. I popped in their SIM card and it worked great on the network, but when I came home to wi-fi, no dice. Any ideas? Thanks! (Of course the phone is wi-fi capable and was used as such with my previous carrier)
Try this:
Use the settings listed below to create the proper hotspot-hacked-APN for T-Mobile:
Name: T-Mobile US LTE
APN: fast.t-mobile.com
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
APN type: default,supl,mms,dun
APN protocol: IPv4
APN roaming protocol: IPv4
kat3k said:
Can't now find a thread here that told how to change APN settings (I saved that link) for T-Mobile. My problem is making a non-TMobile phone work for wi-fi calling, and I'm asking if changing APN settings has anything to do with that. Several TM agents have told me unless it's their phone, it won't work on wi-fi, but I still find this hard to accept. I popped in their SIM card and it worked great on the network, but when I came home to wi-fi, no dice. Any ideas? Thanks! (Of course the phone is wi-fi capable and was used as such with my previous carrier)
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I firmly believe it has more to do with being baked into the T-Mobile firmware. I've seen & had many issues myself regarding unlocked phones and WiFi Calling. I had trouble on my original One Plus One, have issues with my current BlackBerry Passport which supports it (but we don't sell it), and various Unlocked Androids from a range of different manufacturers & carriers. I've also lost WiFi on T-Mobile branded phones when I've rooted and flashed custom non T-Mobile based firmware.
However, there are A LOT of menus hidden on the Note 7. Try this out...Go to the Play Store & search for QuickShortcutMaker. The icon is yellow/orange with a hand shaped in an L pushing a button. Download and open it, you'll see a huge list of applications. Scroll until you find Phone and you may see 3 applications that say phone. You'll click on the one that says "com.android.phone" below it. Keep scrolling until you see the options in the screenshot. Click on them, then hit "Try" and it should reveal the hidden menus. Those ones highlighted state VZW & WiFi/Advanced Calling so they may reveal a switch to enable.
When I hit Try it won't open but I have a T-Mobile model so let me know if that helps!
http://cloud.tapatalk.com/s/58916a9363a1b/Screenshot_20170131-225040.jpg?
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No AT&T SIM

Has anyone in the US bought this phone? AT&T can't activate because they don't have the right (size I guess) SIM for this phone thus couldn't activate.
Anyone have this same issue?
texaslegend said:
Has anyone in the US bought this phone? AT&T can't activate because they don't have the right (size I guess) SIM for this phone thus couldn't activate. Anyone have this same issue?
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That's BS. I slapped my nano SIM into my US XZ1C with no problems. The phone then asked to search online for the APN information. It downloaded it all with zero effort on my part and everything worked 100%. I've had this SIM card since at least the Z3 time. Go to another store, have them replace whatever SIM you have now with a nano SIM, go home and install it on your phone. Don't give them any explanation for anything. You need to replace your SIM with a nano SIM and that's it. You'll get signal automatically, but not data. Just Google AT&T APN settings and enter them if your phone doesn't offer to download them during the initial setup. I get LTE all over town, although it shows the 4G icon instead. I can send/receive SMS, MMS, and calls normally.
android_fury said:
That's BS. I slapped my nano SIM into my US XZ1C with no problems. The phone then asked to search online for the APN information. It downloaded it all with zero effort on my part and everything worked 100%. I've had this SIM card since at least the Z3 time. Go to another store, have them replace whatever SIM you have now with a nano SIM, go home and install it on your phone. Don't give them any explanation for anything. You need to replace your SIM with a nano SIM and that's it. You'll get signal automatically, but not data. Just Google AT&T APN settings and enter them if your phone doesn't offer to download them during the initial setup. I get LTE all over town, although it shows the 4G icon instead. I can send/receive SMS, MMS, and calls normally.
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Ok I'll do that. I'm moving from vzn to att and was trying to set up account over the phone. The rep first told me it was a 2G only phone and they don't support that. Then after I told him that his own website said the IMEI number was supported he came back with the SIM statement. I even said "it's just a nano SIM" what's special... Anyway useless to argue after some point. I'll just go to the store tomorrow.
texaslegend said:
Ok I'll do that. I'm moving from vzn to att and was trying to set up account over the phone. The rep first told me it was a 2G only phone and they don't support that. Then after I told him that his own website said the IMEI number was supported he came back with the SIM statement. I even said "it's just a nano SIM" what's special... Anyway useless to argue after some point. I'll just go to the store tomorrow.
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Go to a different one. It's a miracle that rep even knows what a phone looks like. "2G only phone"
Went to a store this morning and got it to sorta work but I'm only getting H+ on my phone, not LATE. Any thoughts?
texaslegend said:
Went to a store this morning and got it to sorta work but I'm only getting H+ on my phone, not LATE. Any thoughts?
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have you looked at the APNs? this is most likely the issue.
this phone technically supports all ATT LTE bands.
you may also have to set your "Preferred Network type" to LTE preferred
I am still using my old AT&T SIM from years ago when it was originally a Micro SIM. Just carefully cut the SIM down to the appropriate size and it works fine. I have the UK version and have no issues so far.
As for the H+ only, it may be due to the IMEI not being recognized on the network carrier. I haven't experienced this issue, but from what I've read online, you can ask the AT&T rep to register your SIM using a phone's IMEI that is registered with AT&T. Not sure how that works, but it's what I've read on other forums from people with the same issue.
I've used APN settings on web and confirmed the SIM is compatible but still not getting LATE speed. Open signal testing in various locations at best are 5-6Mbps.
texaslegend said:
I've used APN settings on web and confirmed the SIM is compatible but still not getting LATE speed. Open signal testing in various locations at best are 5-6Mbps.
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will you link me to the APN settings you are using?
WaxysDargle said:
will you link me to the APN settings you are using?
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https://apn.gishan.net/settings/1887_4_att_apn_settings_for_sony_xperia_xz1.php
WaxysDargle said:
will you link me to the APN settings you are using?
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texaslegend said:
https://apn.gishan.net/settings/1887_4_att_apn_settings_for_sony_xperia_xz1.php
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Referenced this as well
https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KB424489
WaxysDargle said:
will you link me to the APN settings you are using?
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Referenced this as well
https://www.att.com/esupport/article.html#!/wireless/KB424489
I believe I read somewhere that there is one band that is unavailable on the XZ1C in the United States. Could that perhaps be the band that covers the area or region that I am currently in?
I'm in college station, tx 77845
I'm really not sure what I'm looking for but found this site.
Texas, Brazos country
http://reboot.fcc.gov/spectrumdashboard/resultLicenses.seam
texaslegend said:
I'm really not sure what I'm looking for but found this site.
Texas, Brazos country
http://reboot.fcc.gov/spectrumdashboard/resultLicenses.seam
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the only band i know of that has been in question is band 12. i think most ATT LTE takes place on band 17, which runs on almost the same frequency as band 12. this is likely not your issue, but i can dig a bit deeper. this mostly affects people using Tmobile, like myself.
i'm guessing you have one of the international variants?
that last link you sent was a dead end for me (your entries on that site did not carry over with the URL). what was it you saw on that site that was of potential value? you can send me a screenshot if you want
WaxysDargle said:
the only band i know of that has been in question is band 12. i think most ATT LTE takes place on band 17, which runs on almost the same frequency as band 12. this is likely not your issue, but i can dig a bit deeper. this mostly affects people using Tmobile, like myself.
i'm guessing you have one of the international variants?
that last link you sent was a dead end for me (your entries on that site did not carry over with the URL). what was it you saw on that site that was of potential value? you can send me a screenshot if you want
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How would I tell? I double checked my order and confirmed it's "supposed" to be a US version and I don't have a fingerprint security option.
I doubt the resolution will be good enough to read, if not follow that link and apply filter Texas and Brazos country. It is a list of frequencies in my region. I don't know if it's of any real value or not just searching.
I really appreciate your help!
One last thing... My phone hasn't downloaded any at&t bloatware. Not even the myATT app. I don't know if that adds any clues
android_fury said:
That's BS. I slapped my nano SIM into my US XZ1C with no problems. The phone then asked to search online for the APN information. It downloaded it all with zero effort on my part and everything worked 100%. I've had this SIM card since at least the Z3 time. Go to another store, have them replace whatever SIM you have now with a nano SIM, go home and install it on your phone. Don't give them any explanation for anything. You need to replace your SIM with a nano SIM and that's it. You'll get signal automatically, but not data. Just Google AT&T APN settings and enter them if your phone doesn't offer to download them during the initial setup. I get LTE all over town, although it shows the 4G icon instead. I can send/receive SMS, MMS, and calls normally.
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sorry to bother, would you mind sharing the APN settings you have?
also, any other network settings that might affect connectivity? our friend in texas needs some help getting his LTE going.
ALSO... my XZ1C shows LTE when connected to it. are you positive you are operating on LTE? is there a chance you are connected to it but not using it? network speeds?
thanks in advance!
Just left AT&T again and no better.
There are two APN settings that are on my phone. (1.) ATT Nextgenphone
(2.) ATT HSPA+ ***this was renamed from simply ATT by the guy messing with my phone. Originally it was just ATT***
APN Settings
1. These APN settings result in no data connection what-so-ever
Name: ATT Nextgenphone
APN: nexgenphone
Proxy: not set
Port: not set
Username: not set
Password: not set
Server: not set
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMSPort: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: not set
APN Type: default,admin,mms,supl,hipri,internet
APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
MVNO type: none
2. This gets data (H) but at about 4 Gbps. Sometimes it bumps up to (H+) but never long enough to test speed.
Name: ATT HSPA+
APN: phone
Proxy: not set
Port: not set
Username: not set
Password: not set
Server: not set
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMSPort: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: not set
APN Type: default,supl,mms,hipri
APN Protocol: IPv4
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
MVNO type: none
Somewhere on the AT&T website there was detail referencing the 9th and 10th digit of the SIM being certain numbers. Whatever it was my SIM is compatible.
Looking for the specific langauge I happened back to this site and now I'm worried I've got no hope. Here is the link but I've attached a screenshot of the concerning statement.
https://apn.gishan.net/settings/1887_4_att_apn_settings_for_sony_xperia_xz1.php
Can anyone give an opinion on any of this? Thanks for all your help. I hope it prevents someone else from having the same problem.
WaxysDargle said:
sorry to bother, would you mind sharing the APN settings you have?
also, any other network settings that might affect connectivity? our friend in texas needs some help getting his LTE going.
ALSO... my XZ1C shows LTE when connected to it. are you positive you are operating on LTE? is there a chance you are connected to it but not using it? network speeds?
thanks in advance!
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Waxys....are you saying you don't have LTE either?

Cellular Signal Dropping

Hello everyone,
I have noticed that my RP2 has been dropping Cell signal for 1 minute every so often. Just wanted to see if anyone else is having this issue.
It tends to be more prevalent while on WiFi.
I have AT&T an the RP2 is the unlocked version.
Same Old Dude said:
Hello everyone,
I have noticed that my RP2 has been dropping Cell signal for 1 minute every so often. Just wanted to see if anyone else is having this issue.
It tends to be more prevalent while on WiFi.
I have AT&T an the RP2 is the unlocked version.
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Constantly, considering the fact that I live in Broward (highly populated area with plenty of towers) it's definitely not the network. After calling the AT&T and making their standard Access Point profile phone refused to have data connection.
Back to the auto generated one... At least I have some data ..
I imported it to South Africa (after checking bands of course) and have no problems with data or cell reception. Our providers aren't nearly as concerned with what device you use. I obviously can't use some provider features like VoLTE but that's to be expected. I think AT&T definitely has something going on not necessarily to do with reception. The antennas on the device itself seem good.
efasser said:
Constantly, considering the fact that I live in Broward (highly populated area with plenty of towers) it's definitely not the network. After calling the AT&T and making their standard Access Point profile phone refused to have data connection.
Back to the auto generated one... At least I have some data ..
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By the way I live in Broward too and found a solution to this data issue.
It's in another thread that you had responded to. Check it out and let me know how it goes!
I'm having the same exact issue.
Same Old Dude said:
By the way I live in Broward too and found a solution to this data issue.
It's in another thread that you had responded to. Check it out and let me know how it goes!
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Had to factory reset the phone, now I cannot find the old post, do you still have it?
efasser said:
Had to factory reset the phone, now I cannot find the old post, do you still have it?
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Below are the steps I took, I would say just do Step 1 and see if that does the trick. After I rooted my phone and it got reset, I only did step 1 and it gave me LTE and no more random Signal dropping.
Best of luck!
"Alright this is what I have done so far and it looks promising!
1. Entered the code *#*#4636#*#* in the stock phone app on the dial
- from here I changed the following setting in the phone information tab
-- Set Preferred Network Type > LTE/TD-SCDMA/UMTS
-- Clicked on the top right corner (3 Dots) > Select Radio Band > United States
2. Now I also went to the AT&T Support site for phones that are not provided by them and they recommend to make some changes on the phone's network settings as well. Here is the Link to the Changes that need to be made...
https://www.att.com/esupport/article...06?gsi=QMyE1Pw
Here is a brief summary of what I have on my end:
- Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network > Advanced > Access Point Names
-- Here you will want to add an additional access point settings by clicking on the plus sign on the top right
-- The Parameters should be as follows:
--- Name: NXTGENPHONE
--- APN: NXTGENPHONE
--- Proxy: Not Set
--- Port: Not Set
--- Username: Not Set
--- Password: Not Set
--- Server: Not Set
--- MMSC: http://mms.mobile.att.net
--- MMS proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
--- MMS Port: 80
--- MCC: 310
--- MNC: 410
--- Authentication Type: Not Set
--- APN Type: default,mms,supl,hipri
--- APN Protocol: IPv4
--- APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
--- APN Enabled
--- Bearer: Unspecified
--- MVNO Type: None
--- MVNO Value: Not Set
--Once all the settings are in place make sure you select the new profile you just created.
As of now, I am able to get LTE+ and in the past 3 to 4 hours my signal has not dropped at all! "
I have been having a similar issue with my RP2 since i bought it in November 18.
I am with Vodafone inthe UK.
So i put my phone on 4g/lte/auto mode. After a while the newtork just stops working. if i stay in my house it is ok - but as soon as i travel or move the signal can drop.
Once the signal has dropped i may not notice it for a long time - then the only way to get a signal back is to turn the network back to 3G only, then put it in airplane mode then put it back on....
I have spoken to vodafone and they have sent me a enw sim but this has not fixed the issue - i am confident it is not a provider issue.
I have so little time on my hands i have only now just got round to speaking to Razer about it and they are doing an RMA for me - but they are really making me work for this RMA plus dragging out replies to emails by making me wait 3-4 days...
I have got round this problem by leaving it on 3G only - but obviously this is not ideal...but at least its stable.
My question is does anyone know what settings i can try in the above post and use for Vodafone UK as oposed to ATT?
many thanks
Nick
nk33 said:
I have been having a similar issue with my RP2 since i bought it in November 18.
I am with Vodafone inthe UK.
So i put my phone on 4g/lte/auto mode. After a while the newtork just stops working. if i stay in my house it is ok - but as soon as i travel or move the signal can drop.
Once the signal has dropped i may not notice it for a long time - then the only way to get a signal back is to turn the network back to 3G only, then put it in airplane mode then put it back on....
I have spoken to vodafone and they have sent me a enw sim but this has not fixed the issue - i am confident it is not a provider issue.
I have so little time on my hands i have only now just got round to speaking to Razer about it and they are doing an RMA for me - but they are really making me work for this RMA plus dragging out replies to emails by making me wait 3-4 days...
I have got round this problem by leaving it on 3G only - but obviously this is not ideal...but at least its stable.
My question is does anyone know what settings i can try in the above post and use for Vodafone UK as oposed to ATT?
many thanks
Nick
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Had this phone just over a week. I’m on Vodafone UK with the RP2. I drive for a living and today was on the RP2 (HANDS FREE)
It kept on cutting out. When phoned back it just beeped. Then when talking again it was patchy.
The signal icon had an x on it so knew it was my phone.
Tried what Same Old Dude said.
Entered the code *#*#4636#*#* in the stock phone app on the dial
- from here I changed the following setting in the phone information tab
-- Set Preferred Network Type > LTE/TD-SCDMA/UMTS
I think that means 4g/3g/2g
And it worked. When not on the phone it said LTE. As soon as the phone rang it jumped to H+
Was on the phone for at least an hour while driving without it cutting out. Also did a speed test.
161 down 41 up.
Nameless21 said:
Had this phone just over a week. I’m on Vodafone UK with the RP2. I drive for a living and today was on the RP2 (HANDS FREE)
It kept on cutting out. When phoned back it just beeped. Then when talking again it was patchy.
The signal icon had an x on it so knew it was my phone.
Tried what Same Old Dude said.
Entered the code *#*#4636#*#* in the stock phone app on the dial
- from here I changed the following setting in the phone information tab
-- Set Preferred Network Type > LTE/TD-SCDMA/UMTS
I think that means 4g/3g/2g
And it worked. When not on the phone it said LTE. As soon as the phone rang it jumped to H+
Was on the phone for at least an hour while driving without it cutting out. Also did a speed test.
161 down 41 up.
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Hi mate,
thanks for our response. However - shortly after i posted my question - i put mine on TD-SCDMA/CDMA/UMTS. I had no problems....however, now and again i do have to put it in flight mode then off flight mode to sort the signal out.
after i saw your post i tried it on your setting and it started doing the same thing again....it really is so strange. I have now set it back as above and it seems ok.
i have never had this issue with the RP1 or any other phone i had on this network, dont know whether to proceed with this RMA or not anymore as it could just be that this phone is crap on Vodafone? some sort of incompatability...?
nick
nk33 said:
Hi mate,
thanks for our response. However - shortly after i posted my question - i put mine on TD-SCDMA/CDMA/UMTS. I had no problems....however, now and again i do have to put it in flight mode then off flight mode to sort the signal out.
after i saw your post i tried it on your setting and it started doing the same thing again....it really is so strange. I have now set it back as above and it seems ok.
i have never had this issue with the RP1 or any other phone i had on this network, dont know whether to proceed with this RMA or not anymore as it could just be that this phone is crap on Vodafone? some sort of incompatability...?
nick
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Id RMA it. mine works perfect now on Vodafone.
Or you could ask HERE, You may get someone from Razer replying.
Nameless21 said:
Id RMA it. mine works perfect now on Vodafone.
Or you could ask HERE, You may get someone from Razer replying.
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this is so strange - i had problems again yesterday morning - so put it back on the setting you suggested and all has been good now since then....fingers crossed - i will see how it goes.
it could be that Vodafone are just useless in some areas or they may have been running maintenance...
i will procced with the RMA if probs come back
Just to let everyone know - i resolved all my problems by simply selecting "unknown" from the dropdown instead of selecting one.
I think this must basically mean "i dont know so please choose whichever one is suitable at any given time for me"
LOL
Having the same issues with Verizon. I would love to select unknown but it will not stick, if I choose United States at the top then back to main page it's reverted to whatever is was previously. Or if I leave the app and come back unknown is always gone. How do you make it stick?
hackerhero said:
Having the same issues with Verizon. I would love to select unknown but it will not stick, if I choose United States at the top then back to main page it's reverted to whatever is was previously. Or if I leave the app and come back unknown is always gone. How do you make it stick?
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Hey mate… it doesn't stick . If you select unknown, then update… and come out, it will auto choose the correct one for your network. When you go back in, it will have automatically gone to the correct one.
If you go through the process of getting Xposed to work, download LTE Mobile Signal Fix. Had this issue the first day I got my RP2 a few months back. Haven't had that issue since installed that module the day after I got my RP2.
So it's the same code in the dialer as on Xiaomi phones (and others too probably) interesting... I lost 11% overnight, from 44 to 33 in about 7 hours. Let's see if this improves with LTE/UMTS (Europe, here in NL we don't have CDMA)
MasterThiefGarrett said:
So it's the same code in the dialer as on Xiaomi phones (and others too probably) interesting... I lost 11% overnight, from 44 to 33 in about 7 hours. Let's see if this improves with LTE/UMTS (Europe, here in NL we don't have CDMA)
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Please let me know if this works.
i'm looking to buy a RP2, live in the nethelands and have Vodafone as provider.
would be cool to have a RP2 tho!
Guys - just choose "Unknown" - this works for me 100%
Yorin01 said:
Please let me know if this works.
i'm looking to buy a RP2, live in the nethelands and have Vodafone as provider.
would be cool to have a RP2 tho!
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