topic Re: XA1 does not pick up 2G network automatically in XA Series

XA1 does not pick up 2G network automatically

CiderPhil — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 23:44:01 GMT

I live in an area with poor signal strength (O2). If I set the phone to 4G(preferred)/3G/2G the phone goes to "No service" in my house. However, if I set it to 2G(Voice and SMS only) I get 2 or 3 bars signal strength. This is irritating. If I forget to change to 2G-only when I get home, I miss calls and texts.

Does anyone know why the phone does not automatically revert to 2G if it cannot get sufficient 3G or 4G? The O2 shop suggested I use WiFi calling but the XA1 does not support this. I would have to spend £500 on a more upmarket phone to get this. However, the XA1 is only a few months old. Will WiFi calling come to the XA1?

Many thanks Phil G

Re: XA1 does not pick up 2G network automatically

Uliwooly — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 23:57:30 GMT

@CiderPhil

Not sure about your country but here in the USA 2G is no longer available

Re: XA1 does not pick up 2G network automatically

CiderPhil — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 00:00:57 GMT

@uliwooly wrote:
@CiderPhil
Not sure about your country but here in the USA 2G is no longer available

Thanks, I am in the UK. I suspect that 2G networks will disappear before long but, as I said, I can switch to 2G only and get a reasonable signal.