Hi mates, I've observed that generally the battery drains quickier when the phone is locked on a 3G (UMTS/WCDMA) carrier than when it's under classic GSM network. Maybe due also to frequent "keepalive" broadcasts on st-by.
Now I suggest you to force your setting to GSM if u're usually not interested on receiving video-calls, and even if your network allow this for your SIM (some carriers pretend you're locked on a 3G when avaiable)

Anyway the issue needs an app able to switch our phone set quickly, without reboot it (like the Nokia setting menu does).

Is it possible by changing on the fly the phone's parameters with Netmonitor program? (Field Test)
Or do we need a new app?

I think it's possible cause phone is able to do it itself when it goes in/out a 3G zone.
Thanks for support

Guys, any infos about it? Any app to switch it?

you dont have to switch it, just go to your settings, and go to network settings, and choose network selection, and choose gsm, not dual mode.. so there'll be no 3G signal...

I know mate but it requires a reboot, I mean an app that could force the phone on a mode or the other, on the fly. It's very useful to do it in a quicky way.
In my opinion field test could be a valid solution, but which voice? what u think about?

Anyway thanks for response ;)

Search for "Net Monitor" for your phone model. You can permanently disable 3G and go on gsm/gprs only or you can try to reflash your phone with the standard firmware so you can access settings menu -> change Dual mode to GSM Only.

I know mate but it requires a reboot, I mean an app that could force the phone on a mode or the other, on the fly. It's very useful to do it in a quicky way.
In my opinion field test could be a valid solution, but which voice? what u think about?

Anyway thanks for response ;)

I could use an app like this as well. My N70 is normally on GSM mode to conserve power, but occasionally if I want to surf the web or whatever, it would be good to switch over to Dual Mode to use 3G. Its just not worth the wait to reboot the phone every time you want to switch mode. I do the same with bluetooth, set up an icon to switch it on or off as needed, so why not for GSM/3G?

I could use an app like this as well. My N70 is normally on GSM mode to conserve power, but occasionally if I want to surf the web or whatever, it would be good to switch over to Dual Mode to use 3G. Its just not worth the wait to reboot the phone every time you want to switch mode. I do the same with bluetooth, set up an icon to switch it on or off as needed, so why not for GSM/3G?


exactly what I'm looking for!