How to switch 3G on - HTC HERO ???

[ash213]

Got the htc hero today but the 3G doesnt work?

im on vodafone.

all i get is G or H at the top, not 3G

how do i sort this out?

becuase of this it wont let me sign up for the app store becuase it says the connection is not reliable/fast enough or something

cheers

[Funkstar]

H is 3G, well more specifically HSPA, which is often called 3.5G as it is an extension to the original 3G data specification.

If it is anything like any of the other HTC devices I've used, you will get a little 3G icon there the G or H is when you are on a network that is bog standard 3G.

What is the actual message youa re getting?

I would suggest contacting Vodafone support directly if you are having issues with their service.

[ash213]

H is 3G, well more specifically HSPA, which is often called 3.5G as it is an extension to the original 3G data specification.

If it is anything like any of the other HTC devices I've used, you will get a little 3G icon there the G or H is when you are on a network that is bog standard 3G.

What is the actual message youa re getting?

I would suggest contacting Vodafone support directly if you are having issues with their service.

OH

i usually get an H at the top, so this is the fast 3G ?

cool :-)

[Funkstar]

Here is an overview:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-Speed_Packet_Access

Up to 14.4mbit technically, though most implimentations max out at 3.6mbit or 7.2mbit design. The chances of getting even half that are pretty low.

I think Vodafone's network is a 7.2mbit implimentation.

[ash213]

nice one. the phone keeps switching between '3' '3g' and 'h'

wierd

[Funkstar]

I don't know what the difference between 3 and 3g would be.

But it's basically trying to get the best signal it can on the different sub sets of frequencies and protocals available at any given time.

I normally bounce between regular GPRS and HSPA on my Touch Dimond 2 on T-Mobile. My data signal isn't great up here, but calls are absolutly fine. When I'm actually using it as a modem when visiting Glasgow or London, a full signal H connection is superb.

[ash213]

cool, cheers for the advice.

any ideas on software for the gps?

cheers

[Funkstar]

I have no idea about Android, sorry

[directhex]

cool, cheers for the advice.

any ideas on software for the gps?

cheers

If you mean satnav, the only vaguely useful one is CoPilot, which is £25 for the UK maps version