Dual Mode

7 replies · 2,673 views · Started 21 July 2007

Navs 21 Jul 2007, 20:57

If i switch my phone to GMS, does the internet just use normal GMS settings or does it auto switch to 3G/hsdpa mode to transfer the data ? Is the GMS setting just for calls ?

superswede 21 Jul 2007, 21:12

When on GSM, internet connections will only use GPRS (or EDGE if available in network) for data connections. It will not switch to either 3G or HSDPA.
GSM (2G) is a whole other network than 3G.

md27514 21 Jul 2007, 21:27

I'm 99% sure that turning off 3G means that both your calls and data will go over GSM network which means the best speed for the data will be EDGE. When you are connected you can see how fast in the top left corner.

Navs 21 Jul 2007, 21:36

Where i live my n95 struggles to get a 3G signal but i just use WIFI at home. In the city its covered in hotspots so i usually again use WIFI there. Its only ocassionally i use it commuting to work on the bus or train that i have to use 3G as the data carrier (again signal dependent) to browse the internet.

Just thought really as trying to squeeze more battery life out of the N95.

superswede 21 Jul 2007, 21:52

Well, I can top 'md27514', I'm 100% sure... 😊

And... having a week (or no) 3G signal when DualMode is enabled drains the batteri quite effectively so I would switch to "GSM only" if I where you.

lp4u 22 Jul 2007, 13:46

whats the differnece between
v12.0.013
19-06-07
rm-159
nokia n95 (01.01) and

v12.0.013
19-06-07
rm-159
nokia n95 (02.01)

lp4u 22 Jul 2007, 13:56

sorry wrong thread! i wanted to ask why can't i call someone when in dual mode but can when in single mode? i can do this with my 6630 but not my n95

myauto 22 Jul 2007, 15:24

When set to Dual mode, the device uses either GSM, 3G or 3.5G network automatically, depending on the availability of the network from the service provider.