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[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Jon8RFC:
I don't know how Verizon does everything, but I can speak to their excellent obsessive-compulsiveness with regard to tower/radio management.

Spoiler content hidden.

Verizon may be slow to do some things, and as a customer of Verizon's it does bug me at times, but less so these days. Things like the Pixel 5/6 c-band waiting and some other "this newly-released phone isn't yet certified even though it's 100% compatible" stuff used to be MUCH more commonplace about 5-10 years ago, but now a brand new phone typically works on release day. However, there's a reason they tout being "America's most reliable network". The stuff that's done behind the scenes is meticulously done. I learned to respect Verizon from a more technical and obsessive-compulsive viewpoint after comparing and contrasting the things I knew of and phone calls I was in on. I think all cellular providers have great service. My personal choice will always be Verizon (I used Verizon since 2001, and now Visible since 2019), and I'm happy to wait for c-band "certification" on the Pixel 6, whatever that entails. We'll probably get c-band in one of the coming monthly Android updates, and may even go back to a "VZW-specific" image instead of the unified ones we just switched to.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
Looks like we're certified.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
Maybe we'll get it Monday after all
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] josh_zombie:
Even though it's not C-Band, my Verizon LTE femto is now boosting 5G over NSA whereas it didn't before. Hope this is a good sign.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] josh_zombie:
I live in an area where I barely get 5G NSA if I stand outside.. max D/L ~ 30 mbps if I'm lucky. Just pulled 112 with femto turned off.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
I'm on Jan firmware getting 5G UW icon in Downtown Minneapolis. It's mmwave, but I haven't seen that icon before this month. I wonder if c-band and mmwave will be identified as 5G UW or will c-band show up as 5G.

Also did some extra driving around yesterday testing signal speed and I found:

LTE+ max out at about 120mb

5G NSA max at 140mb

5G UW max at 170 mb

More often 5G was slower that 4G LTE+ and 5G UW only lasted for a block or two at most. Hope C-band delivers on the hype Vzw has pumped, otherwise, 5G is not worth the battery drain or $$. I upgraded to a more expensive data plan because I thought UW was worth something. It hasn't been so far... At least for the metro I live in
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] DonDallas71:
Software updates for 5G Ultra Wideband-compatible devices | Verizon

Learn which devices require a 5G software update for Ultra Wideband mid-band C-band compatibility.

www.verizon.com

Says:

Most devices manufactured in 2021 and some devices manufactured in 2020 are compatible with our 5G Ultra Wideband coverage/network, which now includes mid-band (C-Band) spectrum.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] EtherealRemnant:
That 5GUW is definitely not mmWave with those speeds, it's gotta be C-band. mmWave is stupid fast and only covers about a block or two but the second the signal from the tower goes behind a building it dies.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] joderme:
No c-band with the Feb update.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
Tested with Feb build. Speeds were the same, however, I figured out my Google VPN was on and limiting my speeds to 170mb. Turned it off and got up to 600mb on 5G UW and 200mb on LTE+ and 5G NSA. Battery dropped 10% in 15 mins when speed testing while on 5G UW. The phone became hot as hell.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
"HOW DO I KNOW IF I’M ON VERIZON’S C-BAND 5G?​

Verizon’s C-band 5G shares the same “5G Ultra Wideband” indicator in your phone’s status bar as millimeter wave 5G. That makes things a little confusing, but if you’re suddenly (and consistently) seeing “5G UW” appear in places where you never had it previously, that’s the best evidence that your device is taking advantage of the faster 5G."

My kids are seeing the 5G UW icons on their iPhones... We are 30 mi from downtown so I know it's not mmwave.

Verizon’s faster C-band 5G is live and off to a promising start

Read about speed tests, supported devices, and more.

www.theverge.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
Or more simply put, if it works inside or around a corner, it's probably cband.

You're unlikely to see mmwave outside of a stadium or downtown area.

I really wonder how they'd enable c-band if the modem is the same. All the crazy stuff that Google is now delivering outside of OTAs is a black box more or less.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] rester555:
The Verizon "certification" process has always been a joke. Can't stand that they do this. Turn on c-band already.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
I wish I knew if it was Verizon holding back or if Google hasn't pushed out the software update 🤨
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
I'm going to test flashing the 12L beta radio to enable C-band on Verizon. But if it's true that it works then it is very lame Google didn't push the software to enable C-Band on Verizon this month.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Pixel6/comments/sow7x8/_/hwbq97w

Google Pixel 6 & 6 Pro C-Band 5G support enabled on Android 12L Beta 3

It looks like Google has finally enabled support for the C-Band 5G for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro on Android 12L Beta 3.

piunikaweb.com
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Zach Alt:
flashing just the radio?

let me know how it goes and your process if it works!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
13 also includes in case you don't like 12L
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
It worked! I'm not getting the 5g UW icon as I expected, but the speeds are close to 400 mb which is 2x-3x faster than I got before in the same area.

So if you want to give it a try and are on VZW in a C-band market, then follow these steps:

Download the 12L B3 or 13 DP1 (thanks @LLStarks ) factory image and move radio-raven-g5123b-97927-220126-b-8118856.img (12L B3) to your platform-tools folder.

Connect the phone and run:

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot flash radio radio-raven-g5123b-97927-220126-b-8118856.img

fastboot continue

That worked for me, Good luck!

Question: Does anyone see the 5G UW icon with 12L or 13? I thought C-band and mmwave show up as 5G UW

Update: substitute radio-raven-g5123b-96592-220112-b-8071091.img if you pulled it from 13 DP1
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Zach Alt:
Thanks for this, just flashed the radio, won't know about c-band until tomorrow though.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] 5upon:
Just flashed the 12L radio over Jan firmware on an unlocked P6P on Verizon, and all is well. Anecdotally my LTE throughput seems to have doubled from previous tests. Last test was over a month ago, so can't be sure the improvement is due to the new radio or local tower changes. Will test 5G performance when I roam around denser areas tomorrow. Thanks for being first to take the plunge!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
Do you have a preference?

I am getting similar results when I switch between the two

Also, just wanted to say thanks!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
I had to install A12L beta 3 to get the 5G UW icon in C-Band areas. So if you flash the updated radios with A12 you will just see 5G even though you're getting C-Band speeds.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] Zach Alt:
I was wondering because I was sure I was in some c-band areas since I flashed the modem. I won't be going to 12L yet though as I do not want to wipe my phone again.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
Here's how I see it.

12L modem: Newer build date and number

13 modem: Older build date and number but includes cutting-edge 5G combos for 3CC carrier aggregation
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
Thanks for the input, the community is lucky having you here!

I did not have to wipe data. I just flashed the factory image removing the w from flash all and we're good!
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
Have to say rocking the 12L beta 3 with the 13 DP1 modem has given the best experience I've had on the phone yet. Obviously 12 is so broken they shouldn't have launched with it.

I hope this thread helps those who want to stay on stable 12 and enable C-Band on Verizon.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] mustangtim49:
Opted into the 12L beta and now 5G UW shows up and working in Tampa, FL on Verizon Pixel 6pro.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] murphyjasonc:
I flashed the 12L radio and I'm getting 5G download speeds over 200Mbps. I was lucky to get 30 Mbps before I flashed the new radio. I didn't get the UW indicator though. It only shows 5G like it always has. I'm debating on flashing the full factory image now. So far I haven't read anything negative about it.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
Yeah, you're not going to get the 5G UW icon if you're on A12 with the A12L radio, but you will get the performance.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] lucky_strike33:
Is this only for unlocked bootloaders?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] somethingsomethingroot:
I'm on the Feb update and would rather not install a 12L or 13 beta. Which radio would work best for me?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] joderme:
So I decided to get the plunge and go to 12L beta 3 but I still haven't seen c band coverage. Perhaps I'm just not making it into the service area.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] jcp2:
I just flashed the radio from 12L beta 3 factory image, on my stock rooted P6P. the radio is named: radio-raven-g5123b-97927-220126-b-8118856 It went smooth, no issues :) I read somewhere that the radio in Beta 3 is newer than the one in A13.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
Glad it worked out so well.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
Are you on A12 with the A12L radio or did you flash the A12L image? You will see 5G UW icon on A12L but not A12 as of February release.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] jcp2:
will you be so kind as to upload the radio from 13, so I/we don't have to download the whole factory image? Thank you in advance :)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
Sure, see attached
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] jcp2:
Thanks. Yes, I got better results (not substantial, but better) with A13 radio :)
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
Both are better than A12's radio, however, flashed 13's radio for the reason below:
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] rester555:
So to understand all of this correctly, both A13 and A12L Beta 3 have the 5G c-band radio update and the only way to see it via icon is to update the full factory image. But with A12 you will get the speeds just 5G is shown?

EDIT: I read the previous comments, sorry for being lazy
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] rester555:
Another request since I am not in an area that is c-band, can someone download network info lite app Network info lite and wifi from play store and see if it shows band 71 when in a c-band area?

EDIT: so I went driving around and got to a c-band area. I noticed that the network info light app incorrectly calls the c-band channel 1 instead of 71. When you connect to channel one in the app, it also does not tell you which Tower you're connected to. I'm guessing this would have to be an update with the app. It does correctly state that you're on 5G though in the app. But running a 12 with the Android 13 dp1 radio does only show 5G and not 5G UW when you're connected to c-band on Verizon. Also band 66 is LTE advanced and is not technically 5G but the symbol on your phone will show 5G when on band 66.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] MArtyChubbs:
Yep, I had the exact same experience. I read somewhere that the icon your phone shows is what service is available and not necessarily what you're connected to, but I'm not sure of that.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] LLStarks:
C-Band is n77 in US. Might erroneously show up as n78.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] rester555:
Thanks for the correction, I conflated the one that I was getting in the network info lite app with 77 and I came up with 71. 😂
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] rester555:
So I was driving to work this morning, and I noticed band 5 in the app cellmapper (in the app network cell info lite it shows band 1 for all c-band towers). It had the words NSA next to it instead of LTE. Not sure what band 5 is but it shows the icon 5G for it.

Edit: Confirmed cellmapper app works with determining 5G c-band when using Android 12 with Android 13 dp1 radio. The app shows b78. It confirms what @LLStarks said. It reports b78.

With c-band n78 showing with full bars, the speed test is favorable.
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] aliantonio:
I'm running Android 12L beta 3 on my unlocked P6P (Verizon sim) and I still do not have the 5G UW icon, nor the speeds. Perhaps I'm not in the covered area although the Verizon coverage map says that I am. I was told on a different thread that if you are on the old unlimited data plan on Verizon that you would not get access to the 5G UW band. Does anyone know if this is true?
[Google Pixel 6 Pro] ajent:
This is correct. Verizon considers C band as UWB as well so you only get access to the nationwide 5G if you're on a grandfathered data plan.
[General Questions and Answers] Royally:
Hello, I just want to clarify something I heard from an agent, is Samsung Galaxy A21s already not available in the market now?
[General Questions and Answers] ThatLatinGuy:
Wich region? It may not be avaliable do to the fact the A22 and A22s were released shortly after and the A23 is almost out
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] himalayasplaya:
Hey guys,

I liked the Manilla 2d, but i got frustrated since most of the functions wont use my default apps and since most of the functions utilize a data connection which im not paying for. I tried remove the app. However, some of the logos on the start menu still show up from the old manilla 2d theme. Occasionally the vibrate icon will be the M2D version which is annoying because it has a separate layout I dont like.

I tried to remove the M2D by using the settings> system>remove programs, but it fails after trying for like 10 minutes. So what I did was I went to start>settings>system>today and I unchecked touchflo and i checked HTC Home and HTC Home Plugin, but now I still see the volume control from manilla 2d. Help me get rid of Manilla.

Side Note: Manilla 2d is a great theme, but Im only on a unlimited messaging plan so i cant make use of the weather, maps, and youtube functions. Furthermore it refuses to use my defaulted contact manager or text messaging manager.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] ecltech:
Use a ROM without M2D.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] splayer7:
Info is helpful...what ROM are you using?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] RubberDucky451:
I hate to be this guy, but i used a hard reset to get rid of my M2D and now it runs just fine. Remember to back everything up and you'll be ok. Take the jump! :]
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] himalayasplaya:
att stock rom wm6.1
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] splayer7:
This sounds like it might be the only option at this point. Might I recommend PIM Backup to back up all of your info.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] NotATreoFan:
As stated in the M2D thread "IF YOU USE THESE BETA FILES EXPECT TO DO HARD RESETS EACH TIME A NEW UPDATE COMES OUT"

This would apply to uninstalling M2D as well.
[Realme 8] datasegment:
I'm trying to root my real mi 8 5 g we using the stock ROM and magisk now I cannot extract the boot.img file from the stock roms I have downloaded as they're in a database format instead of ozip I can deal with ozip using python and the decrypt scripts but I am currently stuck as I need the rmx3241_11_A.22 stock version of the rom or if somebody can post me a link to just the boot.img file that would be fantastic...

Also secondly I have the 128 GB version of the phone but since I do a lot of installing of tools & toys and play around a lot I am running short of space so I have added one terabyte of SD storage but apps do not seem to recognise it any pointers?

Thanks for your time!
[Realme 8] Tony Stark:
U use global version or Indian version?

If u can send me the ofp link I can extract it.
[Realme 8] datasegment:
Global, sorry-was trying to get a screenshot but I seem to have disabled that option!

View attachment 5514051

There we go turned it on again!
[Realme 8] datasegment:
(Just can't get used to the fact that Android keep changing where things are and with the the current colour or race and the fact that I'm using oppo really confusing sometimes when things vanish haha!)
[Realme 8] datasegment:
I use voice to text so sometimes things do not read the way I meant I was talking about colour OS and the the one UI version 2
[Realme 8] datasegment:
Anyone
[Realme 8] Tony Stark:
Here is the A22 boot image link
[Realme 8] datasegment:
Thanks Iron Man! 😃Where did you get this from?
[Realme 8] Tony Stark:
I had to extract the ofp firmware which is about 10Gb.
[Realme 8] Rzk09:
So, have you rooted your smartphone?
[Realme 8] datasegment:
Not yet... Can't ADB into. Fast opt mode, just reboots!
[Realme 8] Rzk09:
if you have rooted your smartphone, give me a screenshot, thanks.
[Realme 8] datasegment:
Still can't get into fastboot- it displays a tiny message for 0.5 seconds then reboots into system!!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] smazhster:
How do I disable screen rotation on my Touch Diamond, specifically when using Opera?

I've tried Gyrator 2 but to no avail.

Solution:

Not elegant but...

Change registry HKLM\Software\Opera\GSensor\IdleTime to a very large number like 1000000.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] gtpete:
not 100% sure but try deleting the gsensor.lnk file in windows\startup folder
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] m3_07:
I saw in one of the threads that even the phone dialer screen rotates. This doesn't occur in my phone. Does this happen in your phones??
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] peterc10:
Not as standard - only Opera (and one other that I have forgot about) rotates. However if, like me, you use GSen then other apps (you can choose which) will rotate. My dialer screen rotates as does my TT6 for example.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] m3_07:
Thanks!!

I read reviews on Gsen & Gyrator still having some teething problems in this same forum. I don't mind to wait further before things like these gets ironed out.

If you are aware of something that is error free so far, appreciate a lead.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] eranyanay:
Ive been looking for a solution for my IGO

But couldnt find one.

I see you managed to auto-rotate your tomtom.

is that possible with the iGo8?

I've tried adding that line in the gsen config but it still doesnt work.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] peterc10:
I have had no problem with Gsen and it works fine for me. I can't answer if it works with Igo because I don't use it, but it works with TTN6. Having said that if I turn a corner sharply at the same time as hitting a bump it goes back to portrait for a few seconds.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Dr J:
just a guess, but are you browsing Opera / Photo Album whilst lying down in bed, perchance? ;)

i'm having the same issue, it's really annoying, no idea why they couldn't have a settings menu to toggle auto / manual.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] smazhster:
Yes. But sometimes it also happens if I am carrying it and accidently tilt it.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] smazhster:
Solved.

Edited registry HKLM\Software\Opera\GSensor\IdleTime to a very large number like 1000000.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Fixup:
This auto rotating has been drving me mad. People all were suggesting gsen and other utilities but they all are awkward. In the end this simeple trick did it.

Like Apple was the first to get the touchscreen done right after 20 years of touchscreen history, Apple also did the auto-rotate right. With an iPhone/iPodTouch, it won't turn more than twice, so you can easily avoid unwanted rotation. Why Windows Mobile develops cannot figure out simple solutions like that?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Davey101:
Thanks for posting this fantastic workaround! :)

I saw this thread weeks ago but lost it and couldn't find it again despite my best efforts with the search function & google.

Here's a CAB for it (my 2nd ever!):
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] beatforge:
Thanks alot .d
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Wiggz:
just a little FYI - the cab doesn't work for me...the program (Opera) still auto rotates. I have tried the manual hack too.

Any more info?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Wiggz:
just a little FYI - the cab doesn't work for me...the program (Opera) still auto rotates. I have tried the manual hack too.

Any more info?

EDIT: Granted I'm using Touch HD
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] zee123456789:
Found the solution! I'm so happy. I'm done with this stupid automatic rotation:

The trick about HKLM\Software\Opera\GSensor\IdleTime need to be done but you also need to remove in HKCU\Software\HTC\HTCSENSOR\GSensor\WhiteList

the opera value.

I did the same for google maps and it works perfectly
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] spyros_tazz:
I don't know about the rest but for HTC HD it's VERY SIMPLE!

HKCU\Software\HTC\HTCSENSOR\GSensor\AutoRotation = 0 (Default = 2)

My Problem was mostly with Dialer.No more screen rotation for me!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] 07boss:
thanks mate it worked with my touch hd.

you just need to install it in the same location in which you have installed opera.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Wowser:
HD Mini - Opera 10 Mobile autorotate disabled [solved]

Thanks Davey101. Your cab file works well with the HTC HD Mini to disable the annoying autorotate feature in Opera Mobile 10.
[Google Pixel 6] manjaroid:
I suppose this could have been posted anywhere in XDA but since I just got a Pixel 6 I though I'd start here.

I'm using Mint Mobile and it's all good except visual voicemail in Google's Phone app won't activate. The My Visual Voicemail app activates and works fine. Calling voicemail works fine too.

The problem seems common for OnePlus users on T-Mobile's network but it's evident this is an old problem between lots of devices and carriers. And oddly, it seems to work or not under random conditions. When I sampled a Pixel 5a for a couple weeks using the same SIM, visual voicemail in the Phone app worked straight away and transcribed accurately.

So that nobody here wastes their time with suggestions, I've researched the problem and have probably already tried the most common suggestions short of factory reset. The only thing Mint Mobile can offer is resetting voicemail for a clean slate, which didn't help. Prior to that, network resets, clearing cache and data in both the Phone and My Visual Voicemail apps, rolling back the Phone app, many reboots and power downs... Whatever is tried I get the dreaded "Visual voicemail isn't working" error with or without My Visual Voicemail installed and activated.

I really like this feature in Google Phone when it works. I'm ok with moving on to an alternative like Google Voice for transcribed voicemail but I'm hard headed about getting something to work as designed. If anybody has figured this out I'd appreciate hearing from you.

Thanks!
[Google Pixel 6] opz187:
I'm on TMobile and had the same issue. You need to remove all visual voicemail apps and carrier visual voicemail apps. Just uninstall them. Then go into Google phone and set up visual voicemail through settings and whatnot.
[Google Pixel 6] manjaroid:
Thanks, but I tried that. Mint doesn't have their own vvm app like T-Mobile does and they recommend My Visual Voicemail which activates every time it's reinstalled. I'm talking myself into a factory reset but don't know if I should remove the SIM or leave it.
[Google Pixel 6] utnick:
Had you tried the t-mobile app first? I wanna know if the google version is better.
[Google Pixel 6] opz187:
I personally like the Google one better
[Google Pixel 6] opz187:
I'm confused. Are you saying you don't have any vvm apps installed already? If you do just humor me and try to remove all voicemail apps again and try Google dialer after. I had the same issue and for the life of me could not figure out how to use Google vvm, & it finally worked after all voicemail apps were uninstalled