This time Xiaomi smartphone redmi Note 3 was released officially in a state of 4G locked. That means users can not use the network.
But users need not worry, because there was a special way that can be done to open the 4G connection.
Users who want to use a 4G connection in redmi Note 3 Android can take advantage of the secret menu. This method can still be used even when the phone has been updated to version 8 MIUI.
More, on Saturday (12/03/2016), the following KompasTeknorangkum how to turn on the 4G connection:
1. Make sure to wear a 4G SIM card
Before starting this way, make sure the SIM card used supports 4G LTE network. When you do not have it, redeem the card in outlets which service provider you use. Then install the SIM card in the first slot.
2. Turn on Airplane Mode
When you are using a 4G SIM card, you can begin to follow this way. First, turn on Airplane Mode to turn off the connection to the network and open the SIM card slot.
The purpose of this open slot so that the card is in not detected by the system, so you can simply relax it alone.
3. Go to a secret menu
Next, go to the menu of phone calls and typing * # * # 4636 # * # *. This is a shortcut to enter into one's secret menu phone operating system Android.
Its contents are proprietary network connection settings of your phone. Once the menu is open, immediately select Phone Information 1 and scroll to the very bottom.
Search the words "Set preferred network type". Then click on the text to appear various list of supported networks by redmi Note 3. Usually it will appear different types of connections, ranging from 2G, CDMA, 3G, up to 4G.
To note, the network selection menu will not be changed if you wear redmi Note 3 in an installed SIM card. For that reason you must remove it first.
4. Activate the CDMA Only
Of the many variations in the types of network connections in the secret menu, look for the words "CDMA Only". Select this option and exit the secret menu.
After the exit, immediately insert the SIM card into the appropriate slot. You will see that the phone while working for the appropriate network.
5. Immediately open the Android Settings Menu
Right after closing the secret menu and insert the SIM card, you should immediately go to the settings menu (Settings), open selection of SIM Card & Mobile Network, and select the number installed in slot 1.
Next, look for the words "Preferred network type". Inside the menu there is an option now Global, Preferred 4G (CDMA), and Preferred 3G (CDMA). Choose the option Preferred 4G (CDMA).
Exit the menu and notice the icon showing the cell phone signal bars. You'll see the form is changed, into two bars in a stacked position, like in CDMA phones.
In the bottom bar is empty, while the bar at the top of the note 4G. This marks redmi Note 3 Xiaomi phones are already able to connect to the fast internet network.
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But there is one drawback when you turn on 4G using this secret menu. Because of the support network is converted to CDMA, GSM-based then the number will not be used to make outgoing calls, receive calls, or send a short message (SMS).
It is better you use two numbers if you want to use these methods. By using two numbers, you can share it, the first slot for 4G internet connection only, while the second slot to accommodate the main number is used to call and other activities.
Good luck!
