LTE Toggle on AT&T S4

[Mr. Lucky]

For anyone looking to regain the ability to toggle radio bands (typically, to save battery in weak or no LTE reception areas) that went away with the latest 4.3 update, here's the next best thing.

1. Go into Settings > More networks > Mobile networks > Access Point Names
2. Press the + sign at the bottom of screen
3. Add the following entries (note text cAsE):
   Name: ATT -LTE (this is just a label for your own use - you can use any name)
   APN: wap.cingular
   Proxy: leave blank
   Port: leave blank
   Username:WAP@CINGULARGPRS.COM
   Password:CINGULAR1
   Server: leave blank
   MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
   Multimedia message proxy: wireless.cingular.com
   MMS Port: 8080
   MCC:310
   MNC:410
   APN Type: leave blank

Now, to configure a quick toggle shortcut, use one of the following methods:

• If you are using a launcher that allows direct shortcuts (e.g., Apex or Nova):
  Shortcuts > Activities > Settings > APNs
  (this will create a direct shortcut to the APN selection screen, buried at step 1, above)
• If you are using stock Touchwiz or a launcher without shortcut capability, you can accomplish the same thing with the xShortcut FREE app.

Turning off LTE can really be a battery extender for those times when you don't need it or don't have reliable access. Disabling it does not change anything else (i.e., 3G/2G/Edge speed negotiation continues to work normally, as before).

Enjoy! :tee:

 

[allanlaw]

Any idea:

1. If these settings are valid only in your area (SoCal)?
2. What the Verizon settings might be?

 

[Mr. Lucky]

Allan, we're not far apart

 

[allanlaw]

Allan, we're not far apart