I have US Cellular N920R4 (NOTE 5) and trying to get it to work on Cricket -
Step 1- The phone was factory reset before putting in Cricket sim, after booting under setting >> Mobile Networks>> Network mode - I set it to LTE/GSM/UMTS
Step - 2 Under Network Operators - I selected the manual option and searched for providers - the search showed AT&T, Verizon and US cellular - I selected AT&T
Step -3 Under APN - I manually added Cricket APN -
Now I do get AT&T for a short time, I'm able to make and receive calls and SMS - Also get 4G in my menu - but after a few minutes I loose AT&T and the phone reverts to Verizon -
Can someone suggest what could be the issue ?
Also can someone share how to get to hidden menu band option (On other versions it is possible to get to it using *#2263#) and is there an option to change "System Select" under mobile networks to be changed from "CDMA roaming mode" ?
prvenkat said:
I have US Cellular N920R4 (NOTE 5) and trying to get it to work on Cricket -
Step 1- The phone was factory reset before putting in Cricket sim, after booting under setting >> Mobile Networks>> Network mode - I set it to LTE/GSM/UMTS
Step - 2 Under Network Operators - I selected the manual option and searched for providers - the search showed AT&T, Verizon and US cellular - I selected AT&T
Step -3 Under APN - I manually added Cricket APN -
Now I do get AT&T for a short time, I'm able to make and receive calls and SMS - Also get 4G in my menu - but after a few minutes I loose AT&T and the phone reverts to Verizon -
Can someone suggest what could be the issue ?
Also can someone share how to get to hidden menu band option (On other versions it is possible to get to it using *#2263#) and is there an option to change "System Select" under mobile networks to be changed from "CDMA roaming mode" ?
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There's an app in the playstore called Samsung Phone Info and it has a function that will launch the full service mode root menu allowing you to get to all the available service screens, I'd just search that and download the free version by vndnguyen....
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Rx8Driver said:
There's an app in the playstore called Samsung Phone Info and it has a function that will launch the full service mode root menu allowing you to get to all the available service screens, I'd just search that and download the free version by vndnguyen....
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Thanks for the suggestion !!
I downloaded the app and tried ...was not able to pull up an option that would allow me enforce cricket/AT&T
prvenkat said:
Thanks for the suggestion !!
I downloaded the app and tried ...was not able to pull up an option that would allow me enforce cricket/AT&T
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Please any other recommendation from XDA members -
Is there a way to change the "System Select" option ? comment below this option indicates "Change CDMA roaming mode"
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I have exhausted every option known to me trying to get access to manual network band selection on the Captivate. The usual codes take me to the correct place, but I get an error message saying it's restricted. My question is will rooting the phone give me access to those menu options? I want the ability to lock the phone to GSM/EDGE or WCDMA at will. If anyone knows a solution to this, please let me know. To clarify: I am not looking to just turn off data and the *#*#info#*#* route doesn't work. Thanks.
Can anyone with a rooted Captivate confirm that you can or cannot access the menu to lock to GSM?
iJITSU said:
Can anyone with a rooted Captivate confirm that you can or cannot access the menu to lock to GSM?
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No I tried the same thing...rooting did not help.
iJITSU said:
Can anyone with a rooted Captivate confirm that you can or cannot access the menu to lock to GSM?
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Hi,
No need to Root the phone at all. Just dial *#*#4636#*#* then click on "phone Information" scroll down to the drop down menu & click on it, click on "WCDMA" only & go back. done
Muhamadabdelaall said:
Hi,
No need to Root the phone at all. Just dial *#*#4636#*#* then click on "phone Information" scroll down to the drop down menu & click on it, click on "WCDMA" only & go back. done
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This does not affect our phone. It does nothing.
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clubtech said:
This does not affect our phone. It does nothing.
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What do you mean by "it does nothign"? I did it & working.
Setting 3G only or 2G only
I found out that if you go into the dialer and type in *#*#197328640#*#* that it will take you into a menu that will allow you to change it. From the main menu of the ServiceMode screen, select DEBUG SCREEN, then PHONE CONTROL at the bottom, then UE STATE CONTROL. From there select CHANGE RAT TO WCDMA to enable 3G only, and select CHANGE RAT TO GSM for 2G only.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Doesn't survive a reboot but it's a start.
BecomingxInsane said:
I found out that if you go into the dialer and type in *#*#197328640#*#* that it will take you into a menu that will allow you to change it. From the main menu of the ServiceMode screen, select DEBUG SCREEN, then PHONE CONTROL at the bottom, then UE STATE CONTROL. From there select CHANGE RAT TO WCDMA to enable 3G only, and select CHANGE RAT TO GSM for 2G only.
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thanks for this.
but to take this a bit further, is there any way to automate this via a widget?
^Not from a widget in the market
They tend to wind up turning data off all together. Im sure it can be done though
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Phone settings, wireless and network, network mode. I don't know if it's present in all roms though. There you can change the network band type
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I have exhausted every option known to me trying to get access to manual network band selection on the Captivate. The usual codes take me to the correct place, but I get an error message saying it's restricted. My question is will rooting the phone give me access to those menu options? I want the ability to lock the phone to GSM/EDGE or WCDMA at will. If anyone knows a solution to this, please let me know. To clarify: I am not looking to just turn off data and the *#*#info#*#* route doesn't work. Thanks.
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You have been mixed up....
Clear your mind,
*#????# - service menu is service menu,
root is root,
These are two different thing.
I'm not sure if band selection is disabled on all Captivate roms (it definitely is on some) but I have ran a number of I9000-based ones, all of which permitted band selection. Try dialing *#2263# to enter service mode and see if you're able to select the desired band. I'm using Perception 10.1, on which I can use this to modify the band settings and it is retained through a reboot.
I'm running perception 10 and there is an option in settings>wireless and network>mobile network>network mode> wcdma only or GSM only or auto.
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Band selection in settings is only in I9000-based roms!!! It's non-available in Cappy-based roms!
Settings -> More -> Mobile Network -> Select Networks option is greyed out! My carrier wants me to manually select Vodafone 3G instead of Vodafone to get 3G. How do I do this?
why do you care about the name?
the one thats grayed out is the band select.
google market> search > phone info > first menu> set your own band.
souljaboy said:
why do you care about the name?
the one thats grayed out is the band select.
google market> search > phone info > first menu> set your own band.
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I did exactly that and I have screwed up my phone bands! It won't even connect to the network now!
Blue Bell said:
I did exactly that and I have screwed up my phone bands! It won't even connect to the network now!
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it doesnt connect to 3g because there's no 3g network in your area, chose the 2g one or vice versa
Not that simple. Here's what happened: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2034540
On phone information there are 2 ways to change things.
1. Set preferred network type. Options are:
WCDMA preferred,GMS only,WCDMA only,GSM auto (PRL),CDMA auto (PRL),CDMA only,EvDo only,GSM/CDMA auto (PRL),LTE/CDMA/EvDo,LTE/GSM/WCDMA,LTE/CDMA/EvDo/GSM/WCDMA(*),LTE only,LTE/WCDMA,Unknown
(*) default
2. Menu -> Select radio band. Options are:
USA Band,Cellular,PCS,2-GMHz IMT2000
DON'T CHANGE THIS ONE!
Yes, I agree (now that I've learned it the hard way!). But the "band select" that souljaboy posted above is for the second option that shouldn't be messed with!
Blue Bell said:
Yes, I agree (now that I've learned it the hard way!). But the "band select" that souljaboy posted above is for the second option that shouldn't be messed with!
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i meant the first one but didnt remember the name.... with band i was referring to frequency bands
Blue Bell said:
Settings -> More -> Mobile Network -> Select Networks option is greyed out! My carrier wants me to manually select Vodafone 3G instead of Vodafone to get 3G. How do I do this?
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I found the anser for this the other day. You first have to go into Network operators and unckeck Select automatically.
i found the solution
Go to phone settings and you under "SIM Management", default 3g 4g connection, change the SIM preference.
I stay in INDIA.
I have Purchased a HTC ONE form US.
And in that the MOBILE SHARING OPTION IS disabled and not visible.
I Unlocked the Phone now works with GSM network. But still the Mobile Sharing option is not visible in Settings>More
I read Some where that Sprint has disabled it because it has prevented the Use of Internet via Mobile to PC.
So Sprint has taken this Step to Disable the Mobile Sharing Option..
Can anyone Guide for the Same, to enable and make visible the Internet Sharing option.
Device is Rooted.
and i tried installing Root Explorer and the Changed the build.prop by getting R/W permissions, Saved the file, A back of build,prop is Credated
that means the build.prop is saved properly. Changed the USB UI tethering from 0 to 1 .
But when restarted the Phone, its Same that was Previously.
No changes are seen, which are done prvsly. no option for Mobile Sharing Network is enabled or visible.
Please Help...
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I stay in INDIA.
I have Purchased a HTC ONE form US.
And in that the MOBILE SHARING OPTION IS disabled and not visible.
I Unlocked the Phone now works with GSM network. But still the Mobile Sharing option is not visible in Settings>More
I read Some where that Sprint has disabled it because it has prevented the Use of Internet via Mobile to PC.
So Sprint has taken this Step to Disable the Mobile Sharing Option..
Can anyone Guide for the Same, to enable and make visible the Internet Sharing option.
Device is Rooted.
and i tried installing Root Explorer and the Changed the build.prop by getting R/W permissions, Saved the file, A back of build,prop is Credated
that means the build.prop is saved properly. Changed the USB UI tethering from 0 to 1 .
But when restarted the Phone, its Same that was Previously.
No changes are seen, which are done prvsly. no option for Mobile Sharing Network is enabled or visible.
Please Help...
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Its a "Sprint" HTC ONE
[email protected] said:
Its a "Sprint" HTC ONE
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hello every body
more than year searching on how to get 3G on HTC M8 sprint a the band not compitable with my country
i tried many ways and got the easiest one by luck
simple steps
just download application named hidden android setting below link
https: // play .google .com/store/apps/details?id=com. kasitskyi. hiddensettings
then choose BandMode
from the check list choose Automatic
thats all
waiting your feed back
It won't allow you to modify the APN list so I cannot set up 3g usage.
the device should be rooted
note** i used cyanogenmods rom maybe this effect
Karim.X said:
hello every body
more than year searching on how to get 3G on HTC M8 sprint a the band not compitable with my country
i tried many ways and got the easiest one by luck
simple steps
just download application named hidden android setting below link
https: // play .google .com/store/apps/details?id=com. kasitskyi. hiddensettings
then choose BandMode
from the check list choose Automatic
thats all
waiting your feed back
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After doing this, you were able to see "3G" or "H" when you activate data? I think even in 3G, sprint htc m8 shows G only... There's an app called "4G switch" on playstore I use to switch modes. It's red icon with switch symbol. And it doesn't require root. Works on stock rom.
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After doing this, you were able to see "3G" or "H" when you activate data? I think even in 3G, sprint htc m8 shows G only... There's an app called "4G switch" on playstore I use to switch modes. It's red icon with switch symbol. And it doesn't require root. Works on stock rom.
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which preferred network you switched to ??
Karim.X said:
which preferred network you switched to ??
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Use anyone of your choice man. Wcdma is 3g, GSM is 2g.
Just upgrade to Marshmallow, you'll get HSPDA - no more EDGE... Drawback is you'll lose native Hotspot functionality; I don't know why but the feature disappears once you upgrade...
Someone knows how to lock a specific LTE band after Android Pie update?
For example locking the device to use only lte band 4
Thanks
jd14771 said:
you could do that in oreo?
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Yes, using Shorcut Master App or with the app in this video:
https://youtu.be/7HeB8LvQpag
AlEjAnDrO812 said:
Someone knows how to lock a specific LTE band after Android Pie update?
For example locking the device to use only lte band 4
Thanks
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yes u can
Here are the steps-
1. Open quickshortcutmaker app
2. Goto call settings and then goto last call settings
3. Goto band selection by clicking 3 dots and now your favorite band is selected.
http://shorturl.at/orEHJ
AlEjAnDrO812 said:
Someone knows how to lock a specific LTE band after Android Pie update?
For example locking the device to use only lte band 4
Thanks
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Yes : download activity launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher
Then stretch for "hidden", and open the app that go to a phone icon named hidden something.
Then, in the hamburger menu choose the band selection mode, pick the bands you want to lock to, then activate it
go back to "Network mode" from the hamburger menu and pick "band selection mode".
That's all
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Yes : download activity launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.szalkowski.activitylauncher
Then stretch for "hidden", and open the app that go to a phone icon named hidden something.
Then, in the hamburger menu choose the band selection mode, pick the bands you want to lock to, then activate it
go back to "Network mode" from the hamburger menu and pick "band selection mode".
That's all
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Not work with the last updates i even installed the app with the right permissions but samsung removed the service, something called hns or so that's why no known methods work yet.
Brightergk said:
Not work with the last updates i even installed the app with the right permissions but samsung removed the service, something called hns or so that's why no known methods work yet.
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try my method
Brightergk said:
Not work with the last updates i even installed the app with the right permissions but samsung removed the service, something called hns or so that's why no known methods work yet.
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Strange, I'm actually using it right now.
The app needs no permission.
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Strange, I'm actually using it right now.
The app needs no permission.
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Mate,thanks but i am on android 9 with note 9 rooted with the last updates and samsung removed that hidden network app with the last updates. I installed it manually as a system app yet it didn't work .I mean the root permissions in the file system not the typical permissions apps ask for camera,contacts etc when installing or launching. Also I heard something called "hns" removed with the updates and that's why it doesn't work if i even install that app manually.
You can also read what i've comment about this issue in this topic,just look at the last messages.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/band-lock-android-9-t4070045
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Mate,thanks but i am on android 9 with note 9 rooted with the last updates and samsung removed that hidden network app with the last updates. I installed it manually as a system app yet it didn't work .I mean the root permissions in the file system not the typical permissions apps ask for camera,contacts etc when installing or launching. Also I heard something called "hns" removed with the updates and that's why it doesn't work if i even install that app manually.
You can also read what i've comment about this issue in this topic,just look at the last messages.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-9/help/band-lock-android-9-t4070045
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Sorry I went full retard on this one. I indeed didn't check on which thread in which forum I'm on, so yeah I'm so wrong and off topic...
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Sorry I went full retard on this one. I indeed didn't check on which thread in which forum I'm on, so yeah I'm so wrong and off topic...
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No problem friend thanks a lot for your try.
Will this work for unrooted stock oreo to lock data from switching towers constantly?
I have a N9600 (TGY) device and I tried to manually select bands using instructions from this video:
youtube.com/watch?v=K-DN0q64lRw
I have the latest version of Android 10 available for this device.
I decided I'd rather NOT fiddle with these settings further and reverted everything... Now after a reboot, my device refuses to connect to the network. For example, I cannot make a phone call... Only after going to "Call Settings & Selecting "Automatic", I'm able to make phone calls again.
Any idea how to set everything back to default settings? I don't like the fact that the phone cannot make calls after a reboot as of now ... I'm using this device on AT&T, so what should the default selection be?
Thanks
maxie.maverick said:
I have a N9600 (TGY) device and I tried to manually select bands using instructions from this video:
youtube.com/watch?v=K-DN0q64lRw
I have the latest version of Android 10 available for this device.
I decided I'd rather NOT fiddle with these settings further and reverted everything... Now after a reboot, my device refuses to connect to the network. For example, I cannot make a phone call... Only after going to "Call Settings & Selecting "Automatic", I'm able to make phone calls again.
Any idea how to set everything back to default settings? I don't like the fact that the phone cannot make calls after a reboot as of now ... I'm using this device on AT&T, so what should the default selection be?
Thanks
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isn't Automatic default Settings ? Or am i missing something ?
N1NJATH3ORY said:
isn't Automatic default Settings ? Or am i missing something ?
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I had to do a reset of all network settings... Looks like everything is back to normal. Fingers crossed...
AlEjAnDrO812 said:
Someone knows how to lock a specific LTE band after Android Pie update?
For example locking the device to use only lte band 4
Thanks
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This app lets you lock 5G/LTE/4G/3G/2G bands on most Samsung phones running the latest One UI updates: https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/g49ocr/app_samsung_band_selection_app/
After much headache with this issue, I found a method that works where the "Band Selection" menu doesn't work (this method is confirmed working on my Galaxy Note 8). Thanks @fasho:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-lock-lte-band.3681480/#post-74325453
TL;DR: Get org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo (from an apk mirror as it is no longer available on the play store), and then run ServiceMode as root. Follow the linked instructions further to disable unwanted LTE bands.