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Originally Posted by ClwTL
Phones: lg 8100, lg 8300, lg 9800, lg chocolate.
Note: only do this if you do not use vcast currently. if you follow these instructions you can always do it in reverse to restore it to factory settings. Vcast, due to the elements involved, will not work while your phone is on this setting.
Why it works: This will disable EVDO coverage(which is spotty at best now) so your phone will only look for 1x (national enhanced service). Because your phone won't spend all the battery life it has trying desperately to hang on to a weak evdo signal it will use much less power and work more efficiently. After this switch my friend's lg8300 went from being halfway dead by noon to lasting 3 days between charges. This also reduces dropped calls and makes the actual time needed for replacement of battery extend because you aren't charging it every day.
How to do it:
1. from the home screen menu+0
2. security code is 000000
3. Select "network select"
4. select "mode preference"
5. switch to 1x only
6. press end (phone may power cycle)
That's it. enjoy getting the most battery possible battery life out of each charge.
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What exactly is EDVO coverage (in dumbed down language)and what does it mean in real everyday use? I only use my phone for phone calls and music.