How-To: Force 3G on T-Mobile! No more Edge!

[ben]

"connection problem or invalid MMI code"

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[mah]

Originally Posted by ben

"connection problem or invalid MMI code"

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You must have typed it in wrong.

*#*#4636#*#*

[Dmstarr]

You want to swich back for some reason? How do you do that?

Originally Posted by Apogee

Downstairs in my house my phone likes to switch over to Edge but upstairs the 3G reception is just fine.

You can "force" Android to only operate on 3G thusly:

1. Go to Phone
2. Type *#*#4636#*#* (I know, it's weird)
3. In the Testing screen that pops up select Phone Information
4. Scroll down an choose WCDMA only

Your Nexus One should be happily on 3G depending on your coverage area.

[mah]

To switch back, go through the same process and select GSM Only (which was the selection before you changed it to WCDMA only).

[americanexpat]

I just did the speedtest again after trying the above settings in the same location and the numbers were much better than they were before. Numbers were worse before. Will update on how long this lasts for..

[mah]

@americanexpat -- there's an easier way to tell which data connection you're on. The very top bar on the phone shows you if you're connected to 2G or 3G with an icon near the signal strength indicator. The icon contains an E to indicate you're connected to Edge(2G), and a "3G" for 3G.

[americanexpat]

Originally Posted by mah

@americanexpat -- there's an easier way to tell which data connection you're on. The very top bar on the phone shows you if you're connected to 2G or 3G with an icon near the signal strength indicator. The icon contains an E to indicate you're connected to Edge(2G), and a "3G" for 3G.

That part I know. In Asia we have had GSM for quite some time now. So far it seems to be a bit better after this small update until now. I now have full bars of 3G reception. It still does move around a bit but definitely not like before.

[johnny cizzle]

when i follow these steps i have a option for wcdma preferred. do you all have this option. i also don't have the bouncing problem

[americanexpat]

Originally Posted by johnny cizzle

when i follow these steps i have a option for wcdma preferred. do you all have this option. i also don't have the bouncing problem

Yes, just check that one. If you are in the US though that may not be the best option as reception is not as good in the US as it is in Asia on GSM network.

[Ry Guy]

Hey there,

I'm Ry Guy, an employee from the Google Nexus One Help Forum. We just posted an update to the 3G issue and I know some of you will be interested. You can check it out here: Spotty 3G Part 2? - Android Help

Regards,
Ry Guy