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Translation of RIL_PreferredNetworkType terminology to human speak?
I figured them out thanks to here and here.
GSM is 2G (on GSM networks)
WCDMA is 3G (HSPA)
CDMA is 2G (on CDMA networks)
EvDo is 3G (on CDMA networks)
TD-SCDMA is 3G (UMTS)
LTE is 4G (LTE)
This PDF (...
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Is it possible get caller’s cell tower information?
No its not.
If i had a penny for every time i'd been asked this question, or answered a similar question i'd be very rich by now :-)
You as a user, CAN get your devices cell tower info, showing ...
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Locate phone without GPS
This is not accurate at all, although network based positioning in a very congested urban area can be accurate down to a sub-100m radius with a sufficient concentration of cell sites, in most cases of ...
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Brand new Moto G6 won't send or receive SMS
Had the same problem. Turned out that the default SMS app didn't have the phone number entered in the app's settings (in the SMS app click the 3 dots, then Settings then Advanced, then Phone number). ...
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Brand new Moto G6 won't send or receive SMS
After installing another generic SMS app and seeing it was receiving and sending SMSs, I uninstalled it and opened the official SMS app and it worked.
It makes no sense but I'm posting here to help.
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Getting around a tethering block with European prepay SIM
First I would recommend using a VPN service to prevent your ISP from inferring your avoidance of the ban by sniffing your internet traffic. It would be best to pay for one, as free VPN services ...
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Will this "SIM Free" Android phone for sale near Osaka (Japan) work in Europe and North America?
This is the JP/TW variant of ZenFone 3 Max - detailed specs here.
From the listed LTE bands, it's missing the crucial Band 20 (wide coverage) for European countries and main bands for major carriers ...
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I'm with Virgin Mobile; should I buy Unlocked or Sprint-locked?
I'm just wondering which one, locked or unlocked, will provide me with the easiest process when setting up the S5- or whether there'll be a difference.
If you're buying the phone from the same ...
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Getting around a tethering block with European prepay SIM
June Fabrics PDA Software Support responded:
You can try this and see if it works:
1. Install PdaNet 5.1 on both your Moto E and Moto X
2. On the Moto E open PdaNet and activate "WiFi Direct Hotspot"
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Does OnePlus 2 "DUAL SIM 4G" support dual 4G?
Off topic but not by much ... I have a Galaxy S7 Duos. My SIM 1 is T-Mobile set to "Auto" band (LTE/W-CDMA/GSM), and my SIM 2 is a foreign SIM that roams on the AT&T network here in the US - set ...
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