Android 9 update cannot change preferred network mode

[Android Central Question]

Hi folks,

In the past I have been able to select the preferred network such as 3G/4G through menu settings, since Android updated to 9 it appears this option is no longer available - is there anyway around this perhaps through another menu, or as a last resort installing another OS.

Since purchasing Huawei P20 some 18 months ago things have gone from bad to worse in terms of functionality.

Thanks

 

[mustang7757]

Have you tried safe mode if still issue?

I'll leave a link to register so you can communicate here, as a guest account u cant .
https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=409154

 

[Saots]

Haven't tried safe mode as it looks to be an OS update, contacted my Carrier who got tech involved confirming the change. This only happened after Android update recently, prior to this the menu would offer a selection 2G/3G/4G or Auto, this is not longer available at least on my version.

The reason for needing this is due to fringe cell coverage, the phone keeps switching between 3/4G and WiFi calling instead of locking onto one, preferably WiFi.

 

[mustang7757]

Hi, welcome!
Which carrier you have ?

 

[Saots]

Thanks for the welcome, based in UK carrier is EE.

Tried safe mode but menu still the same.

With this update a new icon appeared in addition to 'WiFi calling' it also has a small icon VIOP, buty again these cycle on and off every 30 seconds or so.

 

[mustang7757]

Your welcome! Try this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=diewland.settings.mobilenetworks

 

[mustang7757]

Here's another one to look at

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.argus.sava.networkmode

 

[Saots]

Thanks, the first link no longer works on Android 9, second link similar - there is no difference to menu screen but this could be due to US market/carriers.

I would guess changes will be made their end too in light of upgrade.

Outlook has stopped (it never really started) syncing despite countless bug fixes, 15 years ago I had a Blackberry with UMA it was absolutely faultless

Appreciate the help

 

[mustang7757]

Yes carrier can remove features, both work on Android 10 my Note 10+

The 2nd one you have to go in and change perfered network

 

[mustang7757]

Your welcome

 

[Saots]

Yup, did this but there is no option to change anything.

With this link https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.argus.sava.networkmode

when you try to 'force change' nothing happens

 

[mustang7757]

Possible your carrier disabled this

 

[Saots]

Very likely, when called them today 1st line support were unaware, but 3rd line knew it was no longer an option straight away.

I can use call divert for incoming calls but obviously outgoing is a no go, fortunately only a few months from end of contract - may be go with a basic retro phone limited to 2G only.

 

[Saots]

PS, I replied to an earlier post but awaiting moderator approval

 

[mustang7757]

Very likely, when called them today 1st line support were unaware, but 3rd line knew it was no longer an option straight away.

I can use call divert for incoming calls but obviously outgoing is a no go, fortunately only a few months from end of contract - may be go with a basic retro phone limited to 2G only.

Check out TMO, Google Fi good plans or even Metro pcs ..

 

[Saots]

I'm in England

 

[mustang7757]

I'm in England View attachment 315949

Lol my bad , I cant help with suggestions there

 

[belodion]

PS, I replied to an earlier post but awaiting moderator approval

Approved.

 

[anon(10614692)]

It's available on my S10 on EE

 

[Saots]

Perhaps the only way around this is to use a 2G/3G only device, this works for me as I only need to make/receive calls (old fashioned I know)

Nokia 3310 ?