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Deactivate 3G in V800 |
Penef
Joined: Jan 31, 2005
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Guys, sorry if this has been discussed already, but search didn't give me the answers i needed.
My problem: got a Voda (A1 Austria) V800. Now it automatically searches for 3G networks and even finds them. But i only want GSM network connection. (is it true that the 3g search drains the battery faster?)
I have the red 3G symbol showing up in the standby menu, and if i select a non gsm network via network select it switches back to a 3g after about a minute.
Now in the manual it says -> Connectivity -> Mobile networks -> GSM/3G Networks
but there is no such option as GSM/3G selection.
Please tell me I'm missing something in the options.
I fiddled around with that quite some time now, and lately I'm getting desperate 
Hope s'body can help me.
[ This Message was edited by: Penef on 2005-01-31 19:47 ] |
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babysmile
Joined: Jul 11, 2004
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From: Penang, Malaysia
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@penef,
on my V800 ( UK spec, unlocked but dinn't debrand yet ), i dun have chance to change 3G/GSM. The service will just automatically swtich the best option for me..
If u do a network search, you can see the 3G icon beside the network name. And if ur telco also support 3G, another option will have a star icon fellow with vodafone logo. For me it's the 3G signal. u can select not to use it...
Regards,
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Vlammetje
Joined: Mar 01, 2003
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Just set it to manual select instead of automatic and select the network of your choice.
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Penef
Joined: Jan 31, 2005
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I tried that already (manual and then select Voda-Network without star), but it's no good. Just selects the 3G after a few moments again.
And what does the little "G" above the signal strenght indicator mean? |
nexx
Joined: Apr 22, 2004
Posts: 52
From: france
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In france you can't deactivate 3g search even in manual mode.
The phone is locked in 3G and even with a 2g sim card it will automaticaly switch to 3g networks (if there's one)
And that's a problem because often 3G signal strength is weaker than 2g signal.
I've been told it has been done in order to use 3g networks and to have less traffic in 2g ones...
I'm waiting for a good unbranding solution....
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babysmile
Joined: Jul 11, 2004
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the Red G is got GPRS and u can use.
the Black G ( grey G for other ppl ) mean u are within the GPRS range but you are not allow to use it..
Hope that answer ur q... |
gbrooks3
Joined: Jun 02, 2003
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Hello,
it is now possible to add the "network mode" to all V800 models. This will enable you to change between 3g or 2g or select both.
Only Setool can do this.
Best Regards
Because the platform sends bogus messages while charging, that is why!!!..But why this change of heart?..We sense a charger connected, oops, we will not shut down after all!!!..*********************** UI BASIC, HOLD YOUR HORSES
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voda_jon
Joined: Nov 28, 2004
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hi everyone i got that option to change network 2g/3g on my white v800 so it looks like its a part of the new UK firmware? maybe?
i dont know but i can switch the 3G part off... and only have 2G search enabled.
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gbrooks3
Joined: Jun 02, 2003
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Quick!.......................................... What are you doing? Step away from the phone! 
Yes, maybe this option is added on newer phones (which i am pretty sure yours is lol) But the option is not enabled in the firmware but in the phones GDFS
Because the platform sends bogus messages while charging, that is why!!!..But why this change of heart?..We sense a charger connected, oops, we will not shut down after all!!!..*********************** UI BASIC, HOLD YOUR HORSES
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voda_jon
Joined: Nov 28, 2004
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lol @gbrooks.... i know i only touch the phone when i need to now.... but i did switch the 3g part off...
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gbrooks3
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Ahh ok, if you say so lol
Can you post the software information of your phone for us to see please............but take your time and be c.a.r.e.f.u.l !
I love your signature by the way. A phone "contract Killer"
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voda_jon
Joined: Nov 28, 2004
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it is....
R1J002
prgCXC125830_eu_1_va
LCD SW Versions
Main Display
Current: 2004 10011
External Display
Current: 2004 10271
Camera SW Versions
Camera
Current: 6.2
ITP SW Versions
CXC 125834 r1f
Custimization
CDA102295/7 R30A
cxc125840 R1J002
EU6_VA
Hope this helps...
I CAN do it.... I'll show u on webcam gbrooks if u dont believe but i would have to kill u if u c my face by accident! lol 
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HyperiaBlue
Joined: Jan 09, 2005
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On 2005-02-01 22:09:52, voda_jon wrote:
it is....
R1J002
prgCXC125830_eu_1_va
LCD SW Versions
Main Display
Current: 2004 10011
External Display
Current: 2004 10271
Camera SW Versions
Camera
Current: 6.2
ITP SW Versions
CXC 125834 r1f
Custimization
CDA102295/7 R30A
cxc125840 R1J002
EU6_VA
Hope this helps...
I CAN do it.... I'll show u on webcam gbrooks if u dont believe but i would have to kill u if u c my face by accident! lol
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Hmmmmm...
My version is (decustomised using SE Tool):
R1J002
prgCXC125839_eu_1_va
LCD SW Versions
Main Display
Current: 2004 10011
External Display
Current: 2004 10271
Camera SW Versions
Camera
Current: 6.2
ITP SW Versions
CXC 125834 r1f
Custimization
CDA102286/8 R2A
cxc125840 R1J003
EU9_VA
Now what baffles me is how/where do u turn this option off??
Does this mean i have outdated f/w??
*Looks @ gsbrooks with questioning eyes* Is there a new f/w release ofrom SETool??
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Altezza_lex
Joined: Dec 25, 2003
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@gbrooks3
Do you think I can get this customization on my V800  ? I have R1D003 instead of R1J003...
Custimization
CDA102286/8 R2A
cxc125840 R1J003
EU9_VA
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voda_jon
Joined: Nov 28, 2004
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i just go into the menu, then into connectivity and then scroll down to gsm/3g networks and that option lets me switch the 3g bit off if i want...
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