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Q: No 2G,3G,4G toggle after IOS 8.1 Update

I got very excited when looking at the list of items included in IOS 8.1 update this evening. One of the things on the list has been greatly missed, the toggle to switch off 3G and run on 2G only. After the update..... options are exactly the same. Cellular Data on or off, Enable 4G on or off. I should say I am on EE 3G in the UK.

Does anyone else have a different result after the update????

Posted on Oct 20, 2014 12:04 PM

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Q: No 2G,3G,4G toggle after IOS 8.1 Update

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  • by rsav78,

    rsav78 rsav78 Nov 1, 2014 4:31 AM in response to robAsanderson
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    Nov 1, 2014 4:31 AM in response to robAsanderson

    This is a very infuriating issue, where i live i barely get 2 g let alone 3 or 4g.

    I don't have the toggle option i am running an iphone 6 plus sim free (have tried multiple carrier sims and none give me 2g coverage)

    This is definitely an issue for apple to get a fix out for asap

  • by Darthvalkyr,

    Darthvalkyr Darthvalkyr Nov 1, 2014 6:00 AM in response to thebremner
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    Nov 1, 2014 6:00 AM in response to thebremner

    Settings>Mobile>Voice & Data on my phone. Gives the 2G 3G LTE options to choose from.

  • by thebremner,

    thebremner thebremner Nov 1, 2014 6:14 AM in response to Darthvalkyr
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    Nov 1, 2014 6:14 AM in response to Darthvalkyr

    What model iphone are you using and with which network?

  • by Darthvalkyr,

    Darthvalkyr Darthvalkyr Nov 1, 2014 11:01 AM in response to thebremner
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    Nov 1, 2014 11:01 AM in response to thebremner

    iPhone 6. Bought it sim free and using Virgin UK sim

  • by dankton12,

    dankton12 dankton12 Nov 6, 2014 11:37 AM in response to thebremner
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    Nov 6, 2014 11:37 AM in response to thebremner

    Has anyone got any updates on a fix for this problem?

     

    In the family we have 4 x 5s on Vodafone UK and live in an area where the nearest 3G signal of any use is some 20 miles away. so now we have 4 phones that are practically unusable for voice calls. When we do pick up a 3G signal the calls sound as though they are being made from underwater and  drop out in under a minute.

     

    Vodafone say it is down to Apple and apple say it is down to the carrier to resolve.

  • by Chris CA,

    Chris CA Chris CA Nov 6, 2014 1:13 PM in response to dankton12
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    Nov 6, 2014 1:13 PM in response to dankton12

    dankton12 wrote:

     

    Has anyone got any updates on a fix for this problem?

     

    In the family we have 4 x 5s on Vodafone UK and live in an area where the nearest 3G signal of any use is some 20 miles away. so now we have 4 phones that are practically unusable for voice calls. When we do pick up a 3G signal the calls sound as though they are being made from underwater and  drop out in under a minute.

    and?

    2G, 3G, 4G LTE have nothing to do with voice calls.

    They are for data.

  • by Michael Dufranne1,

    Michael Dufranne1 Michael Dufranne1 Nov 8, 2014 11:19 PM in response to Chris CA
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    Nov 8, 2014 11:19 PM in response to Chris CA

    Chris, yes they do have an impact on voice call. Check out on the web to find out more.

    I am still very frustrated that the option to choose your network is not available on all phones. It makes so much sense !

  • by NickMac7,

    NickMac7 NickMac7 Nov 9, 2014 9:05 AM in response to Michael Dufranne1
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    Nov 9, 2014 9:05 AM in response to Michael Dufranne1

    I sucessfulily enabled the toggles but I had to mess with my carrier bundle for it to work. AT&T iPhone 6

  • by NickMac7,

    NickMac7 NickMac7 Nov 9, 2014 9:06 AM in response to killhippie
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    Nov 9, 2014 9:06 AM in response to killhippie

    I have enabled the toggles successfully but I had to mess with the carrier bundle and I am jail broken. AT&T iPhone 6

  • by dankton12,

    dankton12 dankton12 Nov 9, 2014 11:07 AM in response to Chris CA
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    Nov 9, 2014 11:07 AM in response to Chris CA

    Chris CA wrote:

     

    dankton12 wrote:

     

    Has anyone got any updates on a fix for this problem?

     

    In the family we have 4 x 5s on Vodafone UK and live in an area where the nearest 3G signal of any use is some 20 miles away. so now we have 4 phones that are practically unusable for voice calls. When we do pick up a 3G signal the calls sound as though they are being made from underwater and  drop out in under a minute.

    and?

    2G, 3G, 4G LTE have nothing to do with voice calls.

    They are for data.

    Sorry but you are mistaken.In case of 2G Narrow Band Wireless Digital Network is used. It brings more clarity to the conversation .Both the 1G and 2G deals with voice calls and has to utilise the maximum bandwidth.
    Where the option to use 2G in a weak signal area is removed the quality of voice calls suffers a lot of degrading.

  • by hawtboi,

    hawtboi hawtboi Nov 9, 2014 2:14 PM in response to NickMac7
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    Nov 9, 2014 2:14 PM in response to NickMac7

    What did you do?  Detailed steps, please.

  • by Michael Dufranne1,

    Michael Dufranne1 Michael Dufranne1 Nov 12, 2014 6:43 PM in response to NickMac7
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    Nov 12, 2014 6:43 PM in response to NickMac7

    Hey, I have been trying to find the right carrier settings to apply, but failed miserably so far.

    Can you tell me what you did ?


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  • by NickMac7,

    NickMac7 NickMac7 Nov 10, 2014 4:48 AM in response to Michael Dufranne1
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    Nov 10, 2014 4:48 AM in response to Michael Dufranne1

    You have to modify the stock carrier settings on your iPhone, it isn't a separate carrier bundle that would have to download and install

  • by NickMac7,

    NickMac7 NickMac7 Nov 10, 2014 4:50 AM in response to NickMac7
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    Nov 10, 2014 4:50 AM in response to NickMac7

    If you guys would like I could make a video showing how to do it. If so I can make it  tomorrow

  • by rsav78,

    rsav78 rsav78 Nov 10, 2014 5:58 AM in response to NickMac7
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    Nov 10, 2014 5:58 AM in response to NickMac7

    That would be good NickMac7

    What i will add is i recently used my Iphone 6 plus in turkey on a turkish sim and the toggle option was available. In the UK on Vodafone and o2 this toggle wasnt so it must be carrier related not down to apple as i previously thought

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