Is there a fix for this, or no?

[MRW1215]

Every now and then, when I turn my phone on, my data signal defaults to 1X, and I can't seem to get it to go back to 4G. I use the LTE OnOff app to switch it to 3G only, and it picks up the 3G fine, but if I switch back to 4g mode, it goes back to 1X. Restarting the phone usually fixes it (not always, though), but it also drains like 10-15% of the battery.

I think the signal should be fine, as most days, I have a strong consistent 4G connection, but on days where it sticks to 1X, I don't know how to fix it. :/

 

[MegaSoundwave76]

Instead of turning the phone on and off, have you tried just going into Airplane mode?

 

[MRW1215]

No, but I've tried toggling off and on the Mobile Network option, which didn't help.

 

[MegaSoundwave76]

Just try turning off all the cellular radios. If it's still doing that, check with VZW to see if maybe you have a 4G issue in the area.

 

[Bank of Dad]

I know this is dumb, but how do you turn off all the cellular radios? I have the same problem as the OP.

 

[FrankXS]

I know this is dumb, but how do you turn off all the cellular radios? I have the same problem as the OP.

Toggle Airplane mode off. Then on to restart.

-Frank

 

[biogon]

Yep, mine does this.

It gets stuck in 1x until I reboot it. Tried turning mobile network on/off and airplane mode on/off -- nothing.

-j

 

[dpham00]

airplane mode trick works for me. but rarely works the first time, usually need to do it 2-4 times.

you can also download the "restart connections" app from the android market which restarts all radios.

 

[MRW1215]

Tried the airplane mode thing once, but it didn't help. My phone's off now, though, so I can't try doing it extra times to see if it fixes it.