topic Re: network selection in Android

network selection

Anonymous — Sun, 11 May 2014 13:05:59 GMT

Hello all, can anyone advise how to stop the phone automatically selecting another
Network please. I live in northern Ireland, close to the border and it has occasionally picked up O2 IRL. I have an S4, thanks in advance.

Re: network selection

jonsie — Sun, 11 May 2014 13:10:22 GMT

Go into settings >> More Networks >> Mobile networks >>Network operators >> select O2-UK

Re: network selection

Anonymous — Sun, 11 May 2014 13:45:29 GMT

Thanks Jonsie, but unless I misunderstand this doesn't prevent the phone from switching to the Irish network automatically. I remember on a previous phone there was an option to prevent this.

Re: network selection

gemz4the1 — Sun, 11 May 2014 13:48:41 GMT

I am not familiar with Samsung but with most phones there is an option to change between manual and automatic network selections.

Re: network selection

Anonymous — Sun, 11 May 2014 13:52:30 GMT

Aye, I'm sure there is I just can't seem to find it in the various menus!

Re: network selection

gemz4the1 — Sun, 11 May 2014 14:08:31 GMT

Is this of any help to you?

http://inside-galaxy.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/samsung-galaxy-s3-how-to-select-phone.html

Re: network selection

Anonymous — Sun, 11 May 2014 14:16:08 GMT

Sorry guys I don't think I have explained myself very well, I basically need the phone to be 'locked' on the O2 network once it's selected. At the moment there has been occasions when it has changed to O2 Ireland and the signal strength bar has little r above it, which I assume is roaming? This I need to stop!

Re: network selection

gemz4the1 — Sun, 11 May 2014 14:18:09 GMT

Sorry @Anonymous

Maybe @Anonymous can help?

Re: network selection

Anonymous — Sun, 11 May 2014 14:43:07 GMT

I don't believe it's possible I'm afraid that's why O2 recommend you keep checking it if you live close to a border it's a pain I know @Anonymous

Re: network selection

MI5 — Sun, 11 May 2014 17:13:56 GMT

So are you saying if you choose manual and then select O2-UK from the list it still will connect to another roaming network?
If so something is wrong as the action of selecting manual then choosing your network should lock you onto that network only unless you then subsequently choose automatic selection......

Re: network selection

Anonymous — Sun, 11 May 2014 18:33:26 GMT

@gemz4the1 in Samsung there is an option to roam (or not as the case may be) for data but there is no option for calls.

If memory serves me rightly, can't o2 turn off international calling in your mobile account?

Re: network selection

Anonymous — Sun, 11 May 2014 18:48:57 GMT

MI5 - I can't remember how I had previously selected the the networks, I shall change it manually now and see if it happens again. Hopefully you're right, thanks!

If it happens again I shall go the blocking route with O2, cheers guys.

Re: network selection

MI5 — Sun, 11 May 2014 19:05:04 GMT

You have to select "Manual" then it will search (sometimes for a while) and come up with a list.
If you choose O2-UK from this list it "Should" always stay on O2-UK......