Hello all, a quick question regarding FieldTest. My Softbank is stuck with radio 1.14 and it does not show the E icon when I force it into GSM only. EDGE reception has been verified because my dad's Prophet almost always displays the E icon. So my question is, since the radio ROM in my device is so old, does it no indicate that I have EDGE reception, or does not go into that mode at all? Here are some screen shots from Fieldtest; it shows some values in the EGPRS categories, does this mean the phone does switch to EDGE? any help would be most appreciated.
the icon has been problematic on certain phones with certain roms, but if edge is available in your area, then if you're getting gprs, you should be getting edge, since they are really the same thing. do a speed test next to the prophet and see
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after updating my jamin with the latest rom the network icon now shows "E" instead of "G" although I dont have EDGE technology and I use GPRS. I successfully made a GPRS connection and after disconnecting it shows "G" for a while then turns back to "E"!!!! anyone experience the same problem!?
this is not a problem. If your network is able to work with Edge, it will appear "E" and than when you connect it will appera "G" (because your device don´t have EDGE). This icon it represents what your network is able to offer.
the problem is; I KNOW THAT MY PROVIDER DOESNT HAVE EDGE!!!
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the problem is; I KNOW THAT MY PROVIDER DOESNT HAVE EDGE!!!
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who is your provider? as far as i know all providers in the use who is capable of using this phone on thier network is edge capable. outside of the small mom and pops. cingular/tmobile/cellularone are all edge capable.
sorry just read this thread over at hf.
I've had this . It momenterily shows the E and then reverts back to G. I am with Orange UK and I am in a Strong 3G network cell. I know that Orange are suposed to running edge out to areas with no 3G but not sure when.
I can only assume that it is picking up an edge signal from somewhere. To tell you the truth I wish I saw the E all the time . That would at least give me edge speeds .
This is defo a problem (Well doesn't hinder the phone). I was using my Jamin with copilot which was connected the whole time to Copilot Live via a GPRS connection. If I come out of the copilot screen and initiat a call the G symbol changes to an E . It then reverts back to a G when the call finishes.
Maybe your provider is doing some EDGE testing?
i am not aware of this?Or is there a software to enable this ?
yes the wizard works with edge. there is a hack to enable an indicator to show if you are connected to edge or gprs, but edge should work regardless. This indicator can be enabled by using RegistryWizard as well.
Is the registry hack just for the indicator ?
As far as the specs shows Wizard only has GPRS built in,how will u enble EDGE ?Or does it automatically work on EDGE also ?
As far as I know from personal experience and This T-mobile. com page, it is edge out of the box. I find the indicator quite useful, however (it appears as a small E or G in a box on the top bar near the signal...)
I'm running the latest cingular/summiter rom and it jumps for E to G every now and then. Isn't edge available when your accessible to GPRS?
Yes the wizard is capable of edge speeds and will use it when there is that availability on the network. Not all gprs networks have edge.
Ive got a question on this. I have a wizard with T-mobile and I am in a very covered city. but my T-mobile only says connecting to GPRS... like when i try loading a page, it says connecting to t-mobile GPRS, it never says EDGE. What is up with that. how do i fix it to load up EDGE?
EDGE is nothing but Enhanced GPRS. It is always "over" GPRS. So we always see a GPRS connection being made.
Have a look at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enhanced_Data_Rates_for_GSM_Evolution
"EDGE (also known as EGPRS) is a superset to GPRS and can function on any network with GPRS deployed on it, provided the carrier implements the necessary upgrades."
As far as the icon is considered, it will be "E" or "G" depending on if the "enhancements implemented" are working at the time or at the transmitters (towers) in the area.
So when it changes from E to G there really is a difference, not just a worthless symbol..
Also how can i test my connection speed on my wizard? I went to dslreports.com and did there wap tests and it told me 3kb/s which i highly doubt is my speed because it loads everything pretty fast.
use the HTML tests, not the WAP... They are much more accurate.
I have yet to get the TyTN, but I am curious as if there is a noticeable way of it being connected to 3G.
On the Wizard you get a G for GPRS and E for Edge.
Does a 3 show up?
The Vodafone ones have a 3 that appears where the G would be for GPRS. The HTC ones have a U. I *think* there are EDGE versions showing an E but I have yet to personally see it...
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There is a "G" for GPRS and/or EDGE.
There is a "U" for UMTS and/or HSDPA.
hey guys
I just unlocked 8525 to use on T-Mobile network couple days ago.
I realized after unlocking, my 8525 only detect T-Mobile's GPRS signal so far.
isn't it supposed to detect the change of the available EDGE/GPRS?
my old 8125 detects T-Mobile's EDGE signal.
my question is how can I get T-Mobile's EDGE signal on my 8525.
Is there any additional settings to my 8525 so it could get the EDGE signal from T-Mobile?
Thanks guys.
You should be getting it 'E' automatically if it's in your area towers. Also, it could be your 8525 radio version or even your OS Rom (doesn't have the E icon). I get Edge all the time in the states....
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Hi, i just present the same problem on my 8525, after unlock and Super CID my 8525 just connect to G, no E or 3G (AT&T), i flash back to the original ROM (WM5) and then flash back to the Custom WM6.1 and is back, it works with the E (Edge) and 3G, it work for me on AT&T.
Hi all. recently upgraded my vario to win mob 6 with a rom off here...XM6r5 to be exact. All runs fine except the problems i am having with the radio connection. I cannot change the band selection from auto to GSM. I think the phone thinks its 3G but i dont want that i need gprs only as the 3g signal round here is rubbish and as it is its hammering my battery life. When i try to change the band it says it cant be done right now please try later!!!?
I have manually selected O2 in the operator selection, i have the G symbol on the top bar, sometimes this becomes an E, i presume for Edge.
Anyone any ideas how i can solve this??
Thanks
the wizard can't handle 3g, so it wouldn't think its 3g.
the G is for GPRS, and the E is for Edge. this only means that connection is available, not actually connected.
So, to answer your question, you should try the autoconfig (network wizard)