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Originally Posted by siptang1227
sorry for my noob-ness but what does setting your data to 1x do? Any benefits such as faster data or better reception? how about any consequences?
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This setting governs the device when it tries to access data from the cell towers.
Sprint and Verizon's 1X data network is the old, slow way of getting data into your phone. The newer, faster EV-DO data covers the big cities, and is being pushed more and more into the farthest corners of Sprint & Verizon's coverage map.
So, choosing 1X data slows you down. But it is reliable. And choosing the 'Hybrid Mode' means the device will choose faster data(EV-DO) and default back to 1X if need be.
No consequences to your phone calls: The phone will ring just the same under 1X or EV-DO mode.
Hope that helps.