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Turn off 3G on Samsung Propel

11-24-2008 11:52:40 AM I can't find the settings menu to turn off the 3G on my Samsung Propel. My menu choices in Settings are Connectivity 1. Bluetooth 2. Select USB Mode 3. Network Profiles 4. IMS Settings I can't find the Network Settings menu

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12-16-2008 08:46:35 PM after googling this, i found how to change it: 1. type in: *#6984125*# 2. go to the third one called network and call settings 3. select network mode 4. select one of the gsm bands, (suggest using gsm 850/900/1800/1900) that should force your phone into using the 2g network
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Re: Turn off 3G on Samsung Propel

12-20-2008 08:18:15 PM

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My Device: Samsung Propel Posts: 9 Registered: 12-20-2008 Message 3 of 24 (18,127 Views)

Hi... I just joined the forum. I recently got a Propel. Forgive me if I sound naive, but why would someone want to turn off the 3G? I tried to read up on the differences but the info (from another site) sounded like jargon. Is this something I need to do? Or is it a preferrential setting? Thanks.
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Re: Turn off 3G on Samsung Propel

12-21-2008 10:54:38 AM All I know is that 3G uses more battery power,

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Re: Turn off 3G on Samsung Propel

12-21-2008 02:08:44 PM Yes, 3G is a battery drainer.

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My Device: Captivate, Tilt,

So unless you're surfing or using GPS on your phone, you can keep it on EDGE to extend your battery life.
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My Device: Captivate, Tilt, Blackjack Posts: 5,153 Registered: 01-13-2008

Fetching email on EDGE is quite sufficient. I did a test recently on my Tilt to prove a point. Day 1, I had Tilt on 3G from 9am to 5pm, started at 89% battery. By 5pm I was down to 39% battery. Day 2, I had Tilt on EDGE from 9am to 4pm. Started at 68% battery and ended at 58% battery. Same push and pull email and apps active on the phone during that time and no calls on either day.

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12-30-2008 12:03:08 PM

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My Device: Samsung Propel Posts: 9 Registered: 12-20-2008 Message 6 of 24 (17,777 Views)

Ohhh...I understand now. Thanks. I have noticed that my battery does drain within 4 days of just staying on. I don't need the web services. So, I guess I can try to convert it back to 2G...Thanks for all the information. Happy New Year everyone. Becca

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12-30-2008 12:06:10 PM

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Ok..say I change this to 2G is there a way to convert it back to 3G if I should need to change it back for some reason or another? Thanks.
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bamatiger37
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12-30-2008 12:09:55 PM Nevermind...I figured that out when I followed x35fighter's directions. I can just follow the steps again and reset it. Thanks.

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Re: Turn off 3G on Samsung Propel

12-30-2008 12:53:32 PM I typed in the code and I get the menu item Network & Call Settings

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Posts: 2 Registered: 11-24-2008

But, I can't select item 3 Network Mode. It goes from item 2 Power on Attach and skips item 3 and goes to item 4 Network Order Item 3 Network Mode is greyed out.

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Re: Turn off 3G on Samsung Propel

01-01-2009 03:17:49 PM x35fighter wrote: after googling this, i found how to change it: 1. type in: *#6984125*# 2. go to the third one called network and call settings 3. select network mode 4. select one of the gsm bands, (suggest using gsm 850/900/1800/1900) that should force your phone into using the 2g network

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My Device: Samsung Sync SGH-A707 Posts: 1 Registered: 12-30-2008

This also works on a Samsung Sync and I just want to say THANK YOU!!! THIS is the information I was looking for and I will be sure to bookmark it now. I didn't think there was a way to change the network settings but you found it...THANK YOU now I don't have to deal with the problems I have been having with 3G. Edge is good enough for me.
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