Newbie Question: Using 3G Network

hegel325 · 10-20-2010, 10:07 PM

Sorry I am a complete newbie when it comes to smartphone. I have a SERO plan and recently I got a HTC Touch Pro 2 which is my first 3G phone. I activated it online and everything went smoothly. However the data connection is kinda slow. The iconology of my phone is somewhat confusing. Sometimes it shows the data status as "Ev" and sometimes "1x," which according to the user mannual mean "a high speed connection to the Sprint Mobile Broadband network (EVDO) or a Sprint 1xRTT data connection is available." So my question is do I have to set up anything on my phone to use the 3G network or does the phone get on 3G automatically when it is available? Thanks!

**grndslm** · 10-20-2010, 10:25 PM

I would assume the Ev = EVDO and the 1x = 1xRTT.

You must live out in the boonies.

How long ago did you get the phone?? You could get a better phone, like the Samsung Transform for only $10/mo a month, BTW.

hegel325 · 10-20-2010, 10:37 PM

yeah I just got this one cause I am happy with the $30 monthly charge Im paying lol. So you are saying that Im not on 3G for some reason cause it says Ev/1x? I just checked and Sprint does have 3G coverage in my area (Charlottesville, VA), weird.

*Freak4Dell* · 10-20-2010, 11:23 PM

Whenever it shows EV, you are using 3G. When it shows 1x, you are using 2G (or 2.5G, maybe).

**grndslm** · 10-20-2010, 11:24 PM

The coverage map indicates that

"Sprint coverage - signal strength varies".

I'm presuming that you live in a mountainous area. Your area is not the typical green shade seen elsewhere.

waggie · 10-20-2010, 11:27 PM

so with the $30 old SERO, you buy a Tp2, you can use 3g without paying extra?

hegel325 · 10-20-2010, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waggie

so with the $30 old SERO, you buy a Tp2, you can use 3g without paying extra?

that's correct supposedly. After some research online I think the problem is that my Ev session isnt authenticated properly and that's why it is switching back and forth between Ev and 1x. Gonna call tech support first thing in the morning

*Freak4Dell* · 10-20-2010, 11:52 PM

Yes, SERO includes access to 3G in the plan price.

**monkeyboy** · 10-21-2010, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freak4Dell

Whenever it shows EV, you are using 3G. When it shows 1x, you are using 2G (or 2.5G, maybe).

(pedantic) if you're using real 2G, you'd know it, since it only goes at 14kbs... and requires a difference authentication protocol... 1xrtt is technically 3G (and Sprint first marketed Vision/1xrtt as 3G, though with EVDO, *that* became 3G), but most folk probably call it 2.5G, even though that label has no meaning...

*Freak4Dell* · 10-21-2010, 12:04 AM

Yeah, I thought there was some weird fine print to those terms. I just call it 2.5G because it's not quite as slow as 2G, but it's not quite as fast as EVDO, which is become synonymous with 3G in the Sprint world.

Rosatilt · 10-21-2010, 06:32 AM

hegel, your phone is capable of both speeds and will use the higher speed when it has a strong enough signal to do so. no need to call tech support, that i can think of.

when it says 1x it's connected to the slower speed, EV = EVDO = 3G = faster.

KB112 · 10-21-2010, 09:50 PM

Update the PRL and see if that helps.

**recithree** · 10-22-2010, 04:30 AM

in my case it might be my custom rom but mine bounces back and forth in good signal areas with solid 3g coverage.i dont want to update my prl because it is custom.

10-20-2010, 10:07 PM	#1
hegel325 Telegraph User Join Date: Sep 1, '10 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 208	Newbie Question: Using 3G Network Sorry I am a complete newbie when it comes to smartphone. I have a SERO plan and recently I got a HTC Touch Pro 2 which is my first 3G phone. I activated it online and everything went smoothly. However the data connection is kinda slow. The iconology of my phone is somewhat confusing. Sometimes it shows the data status as "Ev" and sometimes "1x," which according to the user mannual mean "a high speed connection to the Sprint Mobile Broadband network (EVDO) or a Sprint 1xRTT data connection is available." So my question is do I have to set up anything on my phone to use the 3G network or does the phone get on 3G automatically when it is available? Thanks!

10-20-2010, 10:25 PM	#2
grndslm Sign Language "User" Join Date: Dec 9, '08 Location: Dirty South Posts: 503 Phone: Kyocera Torque Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts SU$: 7,267	I would assume the Ev = EVDO and the 1x = 1xRTT. You must live out in the boonies. How long ago did you get the phone?? You could get a better phone, like the Samsung Transform for only $10/mo a month, BTW. __________________ SuiJurisForum.com -- A Forum where Freemen uncover the "Secrets" of Law & Commerce

10-20-2010, 11:23 PM	#4
Freak4Dell Account Locked Join Date: Aug 6, '05 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 5,322 Phone: Samsung M920 Trades: 2 Thanks: 13 Thanked 76 Times in 63 Posts SU$: 19,117	Whenever it shows EV, you are using 3G. When it shows 1x, you are using 2G (or 2.5G, maybe). __________________ a740 --> a900 --> Katana --> a900 --> a900m --> M1 --> a900m --> PPC6700 --> a900m--> 8400 --> a900m --> Treo 700wx --> Treo 800w --> Transform + Droid Pro

10-20-2010, 11:24 PM	#5
grndslm Sign Language "User" Join Date: Dec 9, '08 Location: Dirty South Posts: 503 Phone: Kyocera Torque Thanks: 9 Thanked 11 Times in 10 Posts SU$: 7,267	The coverage map indicates that "Sprint coverage - signal strength varies". I'm presuming that you live in a mountainous area. Your area is not the typical green shade seen elsewhere. __________________ SuiJurisForum.com -- A Forum where Freemen uncover the "Secrets" of Law & Commerce

10-20-2010, 11:52 PM	#8
Freak4Dell Account Locked Join Date: Aug 6, '05 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 5,322 Phone: Samsung M920 Trades: 2 Thanks: 13 Thanked 76 Times in 63 Posts SU$: 19,117	Yes, SERO includes access to 3G in the plan price. __________________ a740 --> a900 --> Katana --> a900 --> a900m --> M1 --> a900m --> PPC6700 --> a900m--> 8400 --> a900m --> Treo 700wx --> Treo 800w --> Transform + Droid Pro

10-20-2010, 10:37 PM	#3
hegel325 Telegraph User Join Date: Sep 1, '10 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 208	yeah I just got this one cause I am happy with the $30 monthly charge Im paying lol. So you are saying that Im not on 3G for some reason cause it says Ev/1x? I just checked and Sprint does have 3G coverage in my area (Charlottesville, VA), weird.

10-20-2010, 11:27 PM	#6
waggie Two Cans & String User Join Date: Oct 20, '10 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts SU$: 18	so with the $30 old SERO, you buy a Tp2, you can use 3g without paying extra?

10-21-2010, 12:04 AM	#10
Freak4Dell Account Locked Join Date: Aug 6, '05 Location: Garland, TX Posts: 5,322 Phone: Samsung M920 Trades: 2 Thanks: 13 Thanked 76 Times in 63 Posts SU$: 19,117	Yeah, I thought there was some weird fine print to those terms. I just call it 2.5G because it's not quite as slow as 2G, but it's not quite as fast as EVDO, which is become synonymous with 3G in the Sprint world. __________________ a740 --> a900 --> Katana --> a900 --> a900m --> M1 --> a900m --> PPC6700 --> a900m--> 8400 --> a900m --> Treo 700wx --> Treo 800w --> Transform + Droid Pro

10-21-2010, 06:32 AM	#11
Rosatilt Account Inactive Mood: Join Date: Nov 12, '08 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 744 Phone: LG Rumor Touch Trades: 1 Thanks: 45 Thanked 43 Times in 36 Posts SU$: 5	hegel, your phone is capable of both speeds and will use the higher speed when it has a strong enough signal to do so. no need to call tech support, that i can think of. when it says 1x it's connected to the slower speed, EV = EVDO = 3G = faster.

10-21-2010, 09:50 PM	#12
KB112 Duly Noted Mood: Join Date: Dec 23, '08 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 2,122 Phone: Galaxy Note II Thanks: 88 Thanked 111 Times in 103 Posts SU$: 20,547	Update the PRL and see if that helps. __________________ Premier Gold...uh...nevermind. ED 1500 w/6 Lines (Samsung Galaxy Note II, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, Rumor Touch, Rumor & Reclaim) 25% Corp Discount

10-22-2010, 04:30 AM	#13
recithree master electrician Mood: Join Date: May 12, '06 Location: virginia beach Posts: 815 Phone: note 2 Trades: 1 Thanks: 13 Thanked 28 Times in 28 Posts SU$: 7,329	in my case it might be my custom rom but mine bounces back and forth in good signal areas with solid 3g coverage.i dont want to update my prl because it is custom.

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