Force 1x, Hybrid or EVDO EASY MODE!!!

[aeropatel]

Originally Posted by violent31601

my problem is I live it a city where EVDO should be everywhere, however my phone still goes from 1X to EVDO. Does this mean I should flash a new radio?

do you text a lot? If so, that is one reason why the phone would switch from EVDO to 1x. EVDO does not support sending sms so even if there is EVDO signal, the phone is forced to switch, by design.

If above is not the case, you can manually force your phone to stay in EVDO mode. but, you have to realize that if the EVDO signal is weak or not present in some areas, the phone is gonna eat through the battery very fast because it will be constantly searching to find a strong EVDO signal.

you can set the phone operation mode by going into settings > personal > phone > services > mode of operation.

also, try giving the Telus radio a try. i usually hear good things about it.

[rhacy]

Originally Posted by ociopia

I was told that many Sprint phones usually have 3 roaming options: Sprint, Automatic and Roaming Only. And that if you choose Roaming Only, you will get great coverage anywhere there's a Verizon network, vs Automatic, which will not "grab" the Verizon network if there is any type of Sprint coverage, even if it is worthless.

The Diamond manual had me go to phone, menu, options, services, highlite roaming, get settings - and there were only two options: Sprint and Automatic. There was no "Roaming Only" option.

Is there a way to get around this - to "force" the Diamond into roaming only so that there is great coverage most places?

Thanks, Sherry

Here's a link to the modified SwitchRoamMode CAB file by tok for the Touch Pro 2. This CAB works perfectly when installed to internal storage on my Sprint Diamond running an older but very snappy and stable TruXT 6.1 ROM. That said, switching to roaming only mode can take a minute, as the radio will need to change modes, and then search and lock onto the signal. Please note that your mileage may vary, due to your specific ROM and location.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=105779


Also, here's a link to the original switch to roaming mode program by pkuaioria for the Touch Pro.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=104097

Please note that I have only tested the CAB file in the first link above. Nonetheless, I'm fairly certain the original wm .exe program and two dll's by pkuaioria would work as intended on the Diamond as well. You would just need to add a folder in your program files folder of your internal storage or main memory, then move the .exe and dll's there, add a shortcut in your windows/start menu/programs folder, and soft reset.

Please give a big thanks to pkuaioria and tok if you find the program useful.

Best to all,
R

[violent31601]

Originally Posted by aeropatel

do you text a lot? If so, that is one reason why the phone would switch from EVDO to 1x. EVDO does not support sending sms so even if there is EVDO signal, the phone is forced to switch, by design.

If above is not the case, you can manually force your phone to stay in EVDO mode. but, you have to realize that if the EVDO signal is weak or not present in some areas, the phone is gonna eat through the battery very fast because it will be constantly searching to find a strong EVDO signal.

you can set the phone operation mode by going into settings > personal > phone > services > mode of operation.

also, try giving the Telus radio a try. i usually hear good things about it.

Wow, I never knew that... really surprising that EVDO doesn't support sms.

anyway, I tried Telus and it was a really "glitchy" radio for me, i'm currently running Alltel and all seems to be fine so far

[kaos]

Originally Posted by PintozozDIAM

I had to force 1x on my phone, since I live in a horrible location and my phone would jump back and forth between 1x and EVDO killing my battery in less than 4 hours. Looking around the interbutts, I found this tip. Works on our Diamonds and should work on every other phone.

It allows you to make a menu option for easy forcing of either type of phone connection. I do not take credit. I'm simply reposting



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Here is the Registry edit for enabling Hidden Phone Settings "Mode of Operation" option to pick 1X mode only.

HKLM\SOFTWARE\OEM\PhoneSetting

Change the option HiddenModeOperationPage from 1 to 0

Then go to Phone/menu/option/service/and check in the list, "Mode of Operation" should be at the bottom. You have 3 choices, Hybrid, EVDO, and 1X.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/arch.../t-445859.html





haven't gotten to test battery differences... But it's working fully on 1x. I don't mind internet speed loss, since I barely use it.http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/images/smilies/headbang.gif

ya same here. advance config is on my phone and its cdma. but i dont see where option would even be. as for the site as well.lol but w/e i solved same issue by getting a airave. could work for ya. i got mine for free and free service as well. just call sprint explain issue. worked for me.