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Snook321 		Old
23rd August 2012, 11:38 PM
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I just noticed that I have access to the Network Mode settings so I can force 4G onto my phone! This update changed alot

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24th August 2012, 12:06 AM
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Actually we always had the ability but you would have to dial a secret code to get to the menu..I believe its *#*#4636#*#*

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Actually we always had the ability but you would have to dial a secret code to get to the menu..I believe its *#*#4636#*#*

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+1 and has more options. The one in settings you only get 3



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Wcdma only forces 4g?

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Wcdma only forces 4g?

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Yes. But when you do the dialer code there's an option for wcdma preferred also.

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Wcdma only forces 4g?

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3g/4g won't go 2g/edge. I've always just used an app called Radio Switcher. Works great.



 
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nice option.. i always wondered this!
 
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26th August 2012, 11:44 PM
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this has always been available .. forcing 4g just uses more battery tho
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