[HOW-TO] Disable/Enable LTE/3G/4G ETC (no root required)

[2rz_taco_sr5]

No root required*


This is pretty simple, go to the dialer and enter;

*#*#4636#*#*

Click on Phone Information

Scroll down to Set preferred network type

Select that one that you want

hit back


My phone kept switching to edge because the wcdma signal in my area is very low but 3 bars of edge is worse than 1 bar of hsdpa+ (no lte in enterprise al) so I choose wcdma only and I always have signal. You can set preferences or choose certain signals only but be aware if you change to a specific signal only and it's not there you will loose service... If you ever need to reset the settings and can't remember the code removing the sim card and reinstalling it resets back to default.



Here's where I found this I take no credit but I can confirm it works on the at&t version of the One.


http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636345

 

[rschauby]

Does AT&T version not have the same Mobile Data menu as T-Mobile?

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[babe1]

I don't have that option on my captivate glide.

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[Nick281051]

I don't have that option on my captivate glide.

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I don't think the captivate glide even has lte...

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[babe1]

I don't think the captivate glide even has lte...

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I thought I saw it in the user manual. Looking at tech specs, no LTE. I read this thread because I wanted to disable Edge, I would rather have no data connection at that time then the frustration of NOTHING connecting on edge.

 

[Nick281051]

I thought I saw it in the user manual. Looking at tech specs, no LTE. I read this thread because I wanted to disable Edge, I would rather have no data connection at that time then the frustration of NOTHING connecting on edge.

Idk it should have something very similar to that menu but I've never had the device so I don't really know.

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[2rz_taco_sr5]

That menu is disabled on the at&t variant.

 

[babe1]

Idk it should have something very similar to that menu but I've never had the device so I don't really know.

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This is all I get.

 

[timfoote]

Awesome! I just got mine today (Australian version) and don't have the mobile carrier menu, which I think is ridiculous. This did the trick for me to disable LTE

 

[jsneider23]

This is the procedure I have used to disable LTE after finally figuring out that my "missed calls with no notification whatsoever" issue (unless caller leaves a VM) was caused by having LTE enabled. Something to do with the One having to switch to HSDPA for voice and the handoff not working right. Sucks not using LTE but I can't be missing calls....

Works a treat, too bad we have to dive into a Service Menu to choose our network preferences.... Thanks ATT...

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[bosotros]

That menu is disabled on the at&t variant.

Not on mine, I use it all the time (on ATT, stock)

I installed an app that takes me right to the service menu so I don't have to use the dialer each time.

 

[2rz_taco_sr5]

Not on mine, I use it all the time (on ATT, stock)

I installed an app that takes me right to the service menu so I don't have to use the dialer each time.

Great what's the app? Although i know the numbers by heart now lol.

 

[bosotros]

Great what's the app? Although i know the numbers by heart now lol.

It's called LTE OnOff - HTC Thunderbolt

 

[hootyhoo2]

disable lte ram dump

for those looking for a way to do this and not know how....go to google play store, and download the app. (Advance Tools Pro). in the menu under special settings,you will see phone information. enter here and scroll down and you will see all your looking for...no need for root.

 

[fitchpuckman]

No root required*


This is pretty simple, go to the dialer and enter;

*#*#4636#*#*

Click on Phone Information

Scroll down to Set preferred network type

Select that one that you want

hit back


My phone kept switching to edge because the wcdma signal in my area is very low but 3 bars of edge is worse than 1 bar of hsdpa+ (no lte in enterprise al) so I choose wcdma only and I always have signal. You can set preferences or choose certain signals only but be aware if you change to a specific signal only and it's not there you will loose service... If you ever need to reset the settings and can't remember the code removing the sim card and reinstalling it resets back to default.



Here's where I found this I take no credit but I can confirm it works on the at&t version of the One.


http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636345

How long will this maintain your selected network? I've used this many times on past phones, but carrier settings have frequently reverted the setting automatically. at the least, it will reset itself on boot (which isn't necessarily that big of a deal, unless you're Dev-ing and rebooting frequently.). If rooted, there are a number of ways to be able to easily select your desired connection type and have it stick. glad to hear this has worked for your needs so far.

 

[2rz_taco_sr5]

How long will this maintain your selected network? I've used this many times on past phones, but carrier settings have frequently reverted the setting automatically. at the least, it will reset itself on boot (which isn't necessarily that big of a deal, unless you're Dev-ing and rebooting frequently.). If rooted, there are a number of ways to be able to easily select your desired connection type and have it stick. glad to hear this has worked for your needs so far.

It will revert back after air plane mode/disabling data and on restarts. I just use the app if I notice I'm on edge which is rare and pretty obvious. This is my first smart phone ever since my htc excaliber windows phone that I haven't run unofficial software on. it's just a great package and I feel I'll deal with more issues rooted than I do stock. Can't wait for 4.3 next week the ONLY thing I miss is battery percentage in notification bar lol

 

[calanizzle]

I would like to have WCDMA/GSM (auto), but that option is not present.

I'm guessing WCDMA preferred would do the trick? I currently have GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto but I don't use LTE..

 

[homeslice976]

It will revert back after air plane mode/disabling data and on restarts. I just use the app if I notice I'm on edge which is rare and pretty obvious. This is my first smart phone ever since my htc excaliber windows phone that I haven't run unofficial software on. it's just a great package and I feel I'll deal with more issues rooted than I do stock. Can't wait for 4.3 next week the ONLY thing I miss is battery percentage in notification bar lol

You don't have an option in Settings>Power to "Show Battery Level (Show batterly level in status bar)"?

I would like to have WCDMA/GSM (auto), but that option is not present.

I'm guessing WCDMA preferred would do the trick? I currently have GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto but I don't use LTE..

Here's a little trick for anyone that's rooted - If you want to be able get the Preferred network mode list when selecting Settings>Mobile Data>Network Mode, you have to change your sku ID in /system/customize/ACC/default.xml. Using a text editor (I always just use the text editor built in to Root Browser), find

<item type="integer" name="sku_id">7</item>

almost at the end. 7 is ATT's sku, and gives you things like ATT's Data Icons and lying signal bars, but will also enable the NFC icon in the status bar when it's on and remove the Preferred Network mode from Settings. Changing this to 11 will set it as TMobile - Tmo data icons and other tmo settings (I believe T Mobile has the Preferred Network mode settings as well). Changing it to 42 will set it with WWE device settings, so you'll get generic HTC data icons, signal bars that actually work, network mode settings, etc. Obviously Save and Reboot after making the change.

 

[2rz_taco_sr5]

You don't have an option in Settings>Power to "Show Battery Level (Show batterly level in status bar)"?

Well as of last night I do. I'm running stock and 4.3 just dropped last night for att customers. Until last night I was on 4.1.2 which does not have percentage.

 

[muhammad.uzi1994]

Well as of last night I do. I'm running stock and 4.3 just dropped last night for att customers. Until last night I was on 4.1.2 which does not have percentage.

i want to set my network settings to 2G only, what setting should i use? GSM Auto or GSM Only? Also, does changing these 2G/3G/LTE settings by dialing *#*#4636#*#* have any effect on anything else besides the network mode?