How to force 3G Only?

[knickfan5745]

On my Samsung Phone's there was usually a USSD code you could put in to force 3G. My phone will often switch to 2g when there is only 0-1 bars of 3G but I want it to stay on 3G. Any ideas on how to do this on a non-rooted U.S. Moto G?

 

[S0bes]

If your phone running 4.4.2 then go to settings->more->mobile networks->network mode

 

[2hipso]

yes

If your phone running 4.4.2 then go to settings->more->mobile networks->network mode

and I think the same or similar way to do that is in 4.3

 

[knickfan5745]

As far as I can tell, that only changes the preferred network mode. It will still fall back to 2G if there is no 3G. I want 3G only, no switching back and forth.

 

[gatto.nero]

if *#*#4636#*#* works then go in phone information and Set preferred network type to wcdma only
(this must be done at every boot)

alessandro

 

[knickfan5745]

As soon as I type it in it disapears and no menu pops up. I'm in KitKat OTA. That code did used to work on my Samsung though.

 

[kieranc88]

As soon as I type it in it disapears and no menu pops up. I'm in KitKat OTA. That code did used to work on my Samsung though.

Are you rooted? Because if you are install xposed framework and then gravitybox,in gravity box you can add quick tiles,one if those quick tiles is a network mode tile and you can enable 2g,3g or both

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As soon as I type it in it disapears and no menu pops up. I'm in KitKat OTA. That code did used to work on my Samsung though.

Are you rooted? Because if you are install xposed framework and then gravitybox,in gravity box you can add quick tiles,one if those quick tiles is a network mode tile and you can enable 2g,3g or both

But depending on your network,will you not lose signal completely when on 3g mode only?, as networks use 2g as a backup for when 3g signal drops,

 

[serophia]

Download phone testing by diewland go phone setting then choose wcdma preferred or wcdma only

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[knickfan5745]

Are you rooted? Because if you are install xposed framework and then gravitybox,in gravity box you can add quick tiles,one if those quick tiles is a network mode tile and you can enable 2g,3g or both

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But depending on your network,will you not lose signal completely when on 3g mode only?, as networks use 2g as a backup for when 3g signal drops,

Yes I know it will lose network sometimes, I'm ok with that.

I am not rooted. I moved to vanilla android so I wouldn't have to root and change roms. Can I root this phone without reinstalling?

Download phone testing by diewland go phone setting then choose wcdma preferred or wcdma only

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That looks like exactly the menu *#*#4646#*#* does (which isn't working for some reason as a USSD Code.). Perfect, thank you.

 

[kieranc88]

Yes I know it will lose network sometimes, I'm ok with that.

I am not rooted. I moved to vanilla android so I wouldn't have to root and change roms. Can I root this phone without reinstalling?



That looks like exactly the menu *#*#4646#*#* does (which isn't working for some reason as a USSD Code.). Perfect, thank you.

No,it would wipe your phone once you unlock your boot loader to begin the root process

 

[serophia]

Download phone testing by diewland go phone setting then choose wcdma preferred or wcdma only

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Glad it worked for you I had this same issue before and that app really helped xD

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[pankspj]

help pls

could you explain what to do step by step please..because when I open it it says GSM only i change it to WCDMA prefered but i can not save it.
I bought a MOTO G yesterday and I can not use the 3g at all..I am in Greece
thk you very much!!

 

[serophia]

could you explain what to do step by step please..because when I open it it says GSM only i change it to WCDMA prefered but i can not save it.
I bought a MOTO G yesterday and I can not use the 3g at all..I am in Greece
thk you very much!!

Change to WCDMA preferred and go home screen it should save automatically also did you buy the global version or US version? If you buy US Version you'll only get 2G. If you have the Global version check your apn to see if its correct.

 

[el77xamino]

could you explain what to do step by step please..because when I open it it says GSM only i change it to WCDMA prefered but i can not save it.
I bought a MOTO G yesterday and I can not use the 3g at all..I am in Greece
thk you very much!!

you should check the apn first, i have same problem with you (i live in indonesia), then i correct my apn as my operator suggest then it's fine.
if you're sure your apn is correct, then you can force your phone to works in 3g only.
download this

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=diewland.testing.phone

, install it, open and select wcdma only. then your phone should only works in 3g.

 

[pankspj]

you should check the apn first, i have same problem with you (i live in indonesia), then i correct my apn as my operator suggest then it's fine.
if you're sure your apn is correct, then you can force your phone to works in 3g only.
download this

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=diewland.testing.phone

, install it, open and select wcdma only. then your phone should only works in 3g.

Thank you for your answer..I bought the global version..I changed the SIM card cause it was 7 years old..and followed your instructions..it worked like a charm!
again thank you for your time and knowledge..greedings from Greece and a happy new year to you and your loved ones!

 

[[email protected]]

Way I can't get the H symbol, only 3g

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[jonovw]

Way I can't get the H symbol, only 3g

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The 3G symbol shows even when your connected to HSPA but there is a flashable mod to change it to show H or H+

Sent from my beast of a Moto G

 

[BentCleanson]

you should check the apn first, i have same problem with you (i live in indonesia), then i correct my apn as my operator suggest then it's fine.
if you're sure your apn is correct, then you can force your phone to works in 3g only.
download this

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=diewland.testing.phone

, install it, open and select wcdma only. then your phone should only works in 3g.

Hi. My friend just bought the global version of Moto g. We live in Iceland, Europe.. Iceland has the same bands that Moto g supports, 850-900-1900-2100... But 3g is not working at all....

APN is correct and we've tried this app you recommended. If we force wcdma nothing happens.

3g is on in settings/more/mobile networks..

He's on 4.4.2

Please some advice Thank you..

Edited : It was after all a US GSM ?

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[[email protected]]

It workd perfect for me *#*#4636#*#*

HI,

USSD code *#*#4636#*#* worked perfect for me to select the network mode, friends you are requested to share more commands if you have, am keen to know more android USSd codes.

 

[hsanjay19]

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