20100615

Force Android to use the faster WCDMA data connection.

I've experienced a slow internet uplink lately, and some of this is being taken care of by T-Mobile Netherlands as we speak. Today i received word that i could do something about this myself, as well.

There is a setting in my Google G1 (Android v1.6) phone that forces the phone to only connect with the faster WCDMA networks, and to not degrade or negotiate this. This means my geographical coverage will not improve or -more probably- get worse as there are places plenty that don't offer WCDMA at all, but i'm willing to give this a try.


From the dialer, type exactly:
*#*#4636#*#*
After a moment, a screen will appear called "Testing". Select the drop-down that says "Phone Information". From there, scroll down to where it should say "WCDMA preferred", and change it to "WCDMA only". Use the back key to get out. It should stay selected even through a reboot.
  
This menu contains a host of test buttons and statistics on connections and phone usage. I'll update this article if and when i gain new insights on this.

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