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iOS 8 3G to 2G toggle missing

Hi,

I just upgraded my iPhone 5s 16GB to iOS 8. Everything seems ok but for one problem.

There used to be a "Enable 3G" toggle in the cellular data menu. It is no longer present and has been replaced by "Enable LTE".

The issue is that some carriers do not let customers use 3G unless they've opted for a specific plan. And even if they do, it's limited. So after a particular amount of fixed data, charges pile up quickly.

Here in India, carriers usually don't roll out individual patches/ upgrades. Is there any plan to roll out a Enable 3G switch? Or will the carriers release a specific update for it?

Thanks,

Pranay Mankad

Mumbai, India

iPhone 5s

iPhone 5s, iOS 8

Posted on Sep 17, 2014 7:12 PM

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Rizzu26

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Sep 28, 2014 12:09 AM in response to MadhuJK

Is it working in iOS 8.0.2? I installed the app in my iPhone 5. When i tried to open the app it is crashing and not working after that. Please let me know how to use that patch.

MadhuJK

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Sep 28, 2014 5:13 AM in response to Rizzu26

I am using iOS8 and it's working properly on my iPhone 5, in a below link step to step instructions are provided, please follow that

http://www.numbweb.com/2014/07/17/switch-2g-3g-iphone-ir0setool/101/

if not getting done ! Still Apple is singing iOS 7.1.2 you can downgrade !!!

zuber28

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Sep 29, 2014 3:32 AM in response to MadhuJK

The app doesn't open up, crashes the moment I open the app.

brucky94

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Sep 29, 2014 5:36 AM in response to pranay245

Same problem here in Austria

It is really sad that Apple deleted this button
because many of us know the positiv affects of the 2G network and also the point that more battery can be saved
Apple should talk to the carriers in a way that every owner can decide which speed he would like

If Apple doesn't change that i think they will loose much customers and also me because than i have a mobile phone with no battery and in an emergency I can't use it

SO APPLE PLEASE GIVE US THE 2G/3G TOGGLE BACK

ondrej.b

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Sep 29, 2014 6:28 AM in response to brucky94

Same problem in Czech republic

AmishCake

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Sep 29, 2014 9:42 AM in response to brucky94

Y'all keep shouting at Apple in this thread and you've already been told, THEY ARE NOT HERE!

If you want to tell Apple something, tell them here: http://www.apple.com/feedback

zuber28

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Sep 29, 2014 11:50 PM in response to pranay245

Apple has started rolling out betas for iOS 8.1, expecting this issue is addressed till the final release. 😕

zuber28

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Sep 29, 2014 11:50 PM in response to AmishCake

Only form is there, no button to send the feedback. 😟

andy1404

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Sep 30, 2014 12:49 AM in response to zuber28

send it to https://www.apple.com/feedback

andy1404

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Sep 30, 2014 12:54 AM in response to ondrej.b

The same problem also in Germany - I talked to a senior technical expert of Vodafone Germany and he told me, that this issue is definitely a PROBLEM OF APPLE...WHICH CAN´T BE INFLUENCED BY THE CARRIERS...

Dogcow-Moof

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Sep 30, 2014 4:10 AM in response to pranay245

The senior technician doesn't know what his company's management is asking of Apple.

Jazzion

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Sep 30, 2014 4:27 AM in response to pranay245

The same problem is here, in Russia. I think, it's time to change my phone...

TMCHionk

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Sep 30, 2014 8:29 AM in response to pranay245

Same issue in Indonesia. 3G signal in Indonesia is still not stable so sometime we use 2G signal, but Enable 3G toggle is missing we couldn't access on not stable 3G signal. I think in emerging country have not stable signal carrier. Please fix it. Or any solution?

Sep 30, 2014 11:41 PM in response to pranay245

Good news everyone! iOs 8.1 beta 1 Brings back the 3g toggle! Install it and have fun!

Klimfilt

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Sep 30, 2014 11:46 PM in response to pranay245

Finally good news from Apple ... I will wait GM 8.1 for sure. When do we expect the release Of 8.1?

iOS 8 3G to 2G toggle missing