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Problem with 2G/3G after Arc S ICS update

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:35:05 GMT

My mobile network is only able to use 2G after updating to the ICS update. I'm unable to change the network selection to 3G and there isn't an option in settings for me to "force" the phone to use 3G connection. Help anyone?

Re: Problem with 2G/3G after Arc S ICS update

Uliwooly — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:58:23 GMT

do you have the correct APN settings

settings -> xperia -> internet settings

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Re: Problem with 2G/3G after Arc S ICS update

Uliwooly — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:59:39 GMT

You can enter them manually

google: apn settings android __name of network___

an example

settings -> wireless & networks -> mobile networks -> access point names -> MENU -> add New

Name: AT&T

APN: wap.cingular

Proxy: leave blank

Port: leave blank

Username:WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM

Password:CINGULAR1

Server: leave blank

MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com

MMS Proxy: wireless.cingular.com

MMS Port: 80

MCC:310

MNC:410

APN Type: leave blank

MENU -> Save

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Re: Problem with 2G/3G after Arc S ICS update

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:05:35 GMT

Hi thanks for replying.

I'm using the ICS official update, so it's Settings ---> wireless & netoworks ---> more ----> mobile network.

My APN is correct. I've tried a few different configurations for my service provider, which is Starhub. (I'm a Singaporean user btw)

I was able to use the 3G connection a few days back, it had a "H" sign at the top right beside the signal strength bars which was actually the HSPDA connection. But it turned to a "G" which was GPRS, and didn't turn back. In some areas where I travel, it would switch to a faster EDGE connection but never to a 3G. Apparently this isn't a problem with my service provider as my friends could all still use the 3G connection.

I'm wondering if the Android OS is able to "intelligently" switch to the faster 3G connection when it detects it or will it just stick to the 2G connection? Is there a way to force my phone to use 3G cause apparently there isn't an option for that in the settings.

Re: Problem with 2G/3G after Arc S ICS update

Uliwooly — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:21:48 GMT

go to settings -> wireless & networks -> mobile networks -> network mode -> WCDMA (preferred)/GSM

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Re: Problem with 2G/3G after Arc S ICS update

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:26:57 GMT

Hmmmm that seemed to work for me. Thanks alot!

Re: Problem with 2G/3G after Arc S ICS update

Uliwooly — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:29:37 GMT

Anytime