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I regularly get great service from t-mobs while sprint tends to suck, most likely because of the MVNO QoS shit (thanks a lot sprint! I'll be sure to switch to your shitty service first when I get tired of PFi [lolnope])
Anyway, get this app. It's useful to see who you're connected to and just opening it usually reestablishes contact with that tower that isn't giving you data for no good reason.
This how I know sprint is usually the one fucking up.
Hi! It's possible that your T-Mobile SIM is sticking you on standalone 5G and your phone isn't switching to NSA for whatever reason. For a brief explanation on SA vs NSA:
SA (Standalone) 5G means you are connecting only to a 5G network. This is okay for battery, but if you're on low-band along with everyone else, the capacity is limited and it can slow down.
NSA (Non-Standalone) 5G connects to both LTE and 5G, and aggregates the speeds together using EN-DC. This can be good for speeds, because currently LTE has a lot more capacity than 5G (due to few people having 5G phones).
If you download an app like SignalCheck, it'll tell you whether you're on SA or NSA.
If you see full information about the 5G connection and no LTE connection, you're on Standalone 5G. if you see an LTE connection and limited 5G information (no band, just a frequency range and signal strength) - you're on Non-Standalone.
T-Mobile's CONNECT plans are actually higher priority than Mint and Tello - MVNOs are QCI 7, while T-Mobile prepaid is QCI 6. For more information on QCI structure (basically, lower number = higher priority), see this comment.
HSPA+ is known as 3G in virtually all countries. It's possible the status bar displays 3G outside of US. Download an app that displays more information. For example SignalCheck.
You may be Roaming on another Network (even if it says "Sprint" that might not be Sprint). AFIAK Sprint has agreements with loads of regional Networks in the US, but also with AT&T and T-Mobile. But National Roaming isn't available to all MVNOs, so it might be that Virgin has acces to Roaming, but Boost doesn't.
You'd need to determine what network you are connected to. On Android you can use this app to look up what network you are on.
On iOS you need to go to the dailer and dial 3001#12345# (don't worry that wont cost you anything it's just how you get into the iOS Field Test mode where it'll show you more infos about the current network connection). There you can press "Serving Cell Info" and you can find the MNC and MCC of the Network you're connected with (it may also say the full names "Mobile Network Code" and "Mobile Country Code"). If you got the two, you can find the network on this list.
LOL, Hey guys, this guy plays Clash of Clans! What a dweeb! Amirite?!
But seriously, I have a 6P as well, it's great. I really miss cyanogen mod but that's only a matter of time...
I would add SignalCheck to the list. It's great for seeing which network your on and also jogging Sprint's shitty network into giving you data when it's being a douchebag about it. In an LTE area but don't have it for some reason? Just open SignalCheck, it's faster then toggling airplane mode, and gives you a bunch of cool info too.
Also I'm guessing you haven't used Marshmallow yet. You won't need Shush! any longer, that functionality is baked into android now :D
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite&hl=en
I check this once in a while, to see what's up with my KeyOne. It will tell you what tower it's connected to, what LTE band you're on, among other random information.
It's interesting (at least to me) that in certain rooms in my condo, it switches between three different bands.
Just because the bot isn't here yet...
I've been using this for a while, it was made by a user over at S4GRU originally to help users with tracking Sprint's LTE network rollout and the various bands. It's obviously expanded since then to cover just about every network technology.
Here ya go https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
I bought the pro version to get notifications and see neighboring cells, but you should be able to get 90% of functions from the lite version, just gotta leave it open and watch it.
There might be others out there that have similar functionality for free.
Probably requires NSA for 5G in that area still. NSA is non-standalone and requires anchoring to LTE to enable 5G. Therefore if you disable LTE you are also disabling NSA 5G.
However, if that area has 5G SA (standalone) available, I don't know what's happening.
If you install SignalCheck you can tell pretty easily which is being used. If you get a whole page of data, it's NSA. If you get only 2 lines of data, it's SA. This is due to an Android limitation currently that doesn't provide all the data to apps for 5G SA yet.
Since each phone and phone manufacturer tunes how they display signal strength/bars...dbm is real life signal strength. I suggest using an app like SignalCheck to see actual signal strength: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
Not sure for iOS but on Android I use SignalCheck. Does exactly what you want.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
An alternative that can do this is OpenSignal. It's not quite as lightweight, but they have an Apple version.
You can try installing Signal Check Light and it should tell you what you are connected to. If it doesn't make any sense to you, post a screenshot. I am about to fall asleep, so I won't answer for a few hours, but I'll check when I wake up.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
I have had a bunch of folks ask me from screenshots what app I use to keep track of bands. I have used a bunch but always come back to signal check pro. Has a nice unobtrusive notification status in the bar as well.
Here is a link to the lite version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
Doesn't require root!
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The system just says it's T-Mobile. Use Signal Check if you want ot know the actual network.
If you're on 3g or HSPA+ this is more to do with how the tower works, not how our system works. Towers often move you about. I had this happen a lot while in Cozumel. Tossing me between HSPA+ to 3g.
They maybe tuning cell selection parameters for your sector. It looks like there are way too many people on B12.
> how every phone should allow band selection.
It would be better if the network just worked. If you can figure out which band is better why can't the network do that?
One thing I noticed in some buildings: there are sweet spots that provide better than average signal. Load up SignalCheck app and move your phone around the room 1-2 feet at a time and take away your hand each time. Look for the best RSRP and SNR. Some phones also provide better reception if you orient antenna in certain way. If you find the sweet spot you phone may flip to B4. Since you are tethering just leave your phone there.
Very likely poor coverage in the middle between two towers. Download SignalCheck app and see if the highest power level in the neighbor list is close to your serving tower RSRP at the top. Also what's your min/max/average SNR (second line)?
Install SignalCheck (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite) and check to which carrier you're connected if that's the case. I'm having the same issue, but it only occurs if the call is made through Sprint. T-Mobile call quality is always good.
SignalCheck Lite and LTE Discovery are both pretty good.
Signal Check Lite makes it pretty easy. Verizon doesn't have Standalone 5G yet so it still relies on LTE when it's in NSA mode. Also, apparently when you don't need the speed, it goes back to just nationwide 5G (LTE essentially) to conserve energy and when you use your phone it jumps back to 5G NR and uses C-band or mmWave
Your neighbor could be using a 160Mhz wide channel of WiFi 5. Get your neighbor to download Signal Check https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
And send you a screenshot. It should look like this. Signal Check
If I recall correctly, that WAN port is ONLY 2.5Gbps, meaning it won't even turn on at anything less, but give it a try to see if you get a different result.
Would be ROAMAHOME or TNA but now is replaced by MOCN. Yes you can ask about those.
Yes SignalCheck is in the Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
Have your tried updating your profile and PRL?
Also download the SignalCheck app and post a screenshot so we can see what LTE band you're connected to.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
Download this app and tell me what is states ALL INFO that way i can get a better understanding as to why you are having problems. Im checking coverage now!
If this site is correct, the RP2 supports all of the bands they use: https://www.frequencycheck.com/carriers/t-mobile-poland
My only guess would be they don't support VoLTE and you were in an area with only LTE coverage, so data worked but no calls. You could use an app like SignalCheck lite to see what actual bands you are currently using: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite&hl=en_US
Have you tried SignalCheck Lite? It doesn't overtly say the band but sometimes it's in the provider field. The pro version doesn't say the band number either but it may provide the earfcn and with a little googling you can determine for which band the earfcn is.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite&hl=en_US
Signal Spy displays the network profile you're using, rather than the actual carrier the phone is currently connected to. In other words you're roaming via T-Mobile, so it shows that :)
Signal Check does a pretty good job of letting me know the true carrier when Fi goes into roaming
Yes, true. u/Torbell95, I haven't tried it yet because I haven't been abroad since I've gotten it, but theoretically, SignalCheck Lite (or Pro) might be able to, if it has the carrier's network info in its database. I bring it up because here in the States, SignalCheck shows me as connected to Verizon when I'm switched to USC and Signal Spy says I'm on that carrier anyway, even though there is no official coverage here. So it can definitely show the "real" carrier tower you're actually connected to.
Sorry for that error. Here they are. Free.. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite&hl=en
Pro... https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalcheck&hl=en
Put it higher up, like on top of the bookshelf instead of on a shelf. The range on mine improved quite a bit when I put it higher up. I used SignalCheck Lite to check since I'm on android.
SignalCheck (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite) is a good app to tell which carrier you are on as well as the LTE Band info.
There is a Pro Version as well (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalcheck)
I'd try a wifi call to see the quality there (you have to turn on airplane mode then turn wifi on to force wifi calling currently). As someone else pointed out it could just be poor cell quality local to you. Oh and to check the network you are on I suggest Signal Check Lite: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite&hl=en
As to apps, I'd first look at any antivirus/cleanup/optimizing apps. Anything to do with battery life improvement or wifi optimization. Cache cleaning apps, etc. Facebook's app is also a bloody inefficient hog if you have that installed.
An app called SignalCheck Lite
I use the pro version
You can download the SignalCheck app and see what band you're connected to.
I used crowdsourced cellmapper map. Not every tower is visible there but the closest to Brookings is. The location is off by a few hundred feet because it is estimated by an algorithm.
If you have a chance visit a location with a clear line of sight towards the tower for example this one. I'm curious if you get signal there and what power reported by this app.
I've had a look on Cellmapper and there seem to be a few fairly new B71 Towers in Downtown LA.
SignalCheck should show which Band you're on. Put it on the OP7 and go to a spot where you don't have reception with the Moto and look which Band the OP7 is using.
Signal Check can display the network you are connected to in the status bar. Screenshot
Yup it will use Spark. You can see what bands are in use with this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite&hl=en
Download this app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
And tell us what it says next to provider.
I like signal check over fispy (or whatever it's called now) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
SignalCheck https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
There's also a paid version which is more frequently updated and has a few extra features.
If you run SignalCheck app what are the last two digits of GCI when your phone is connected to it over LTE?
Download this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite&hl=en
Post Screenshots of the results.
What average SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) SignalCheck app shows?
> Run the Signal Check app
It will tell you which carrier you're on.
Signalcheck will identify the carrier. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite&hl=en
I use the following app for info on the current bands in use: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
download and report back
well thats AOD not lock screen.
download this and youll see your lte dbm as a notification. prob your best bet.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
Try this app, what does it say under Provider?
I have the Pro version
Download SignalCheck Lite and see what network you're connected to and what bands it's using.
Try Signal Check Lite
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
There is, I have used this app on my 6p and 6 and both worked flawlessly
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
I use the app "SignalCheck Lite."
Does any know how does it compare to signalcheck light?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite&hl=en
I used Signal Checker so I could see. Handy too as shows carrier and frequency. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
Try this app, I've heard it works well with sprint https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.simplyadvanced.ltediscovery
Field Test Mode as well, N5 has an app that takes you straight there. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cellmapper.nexus5fieldtestmode
It is far from everywhere, but in a lot of places already. Gunbarrel area, E.Brainered, Amnicola, Brainered, near Memorial, picked some up in the top of Fort Wood near UTC.
But with B41 and B26 live, B25 is a hell of a lot better.
Congrats on the release, but can someone tell me why this is better or different than signal check, which i'm currently using? Thanks!
> How can I find out if I have connected to both?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite&hl=en
Can use that to see signal strength and what network you are on.