Samsung Band Selection

Name: Samsung Band Selection
Rating: 3.4059405 (2622 reviews)
Author: Ray W

By: Ray W

This app will help you access hidden network settings for forcing band selection

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This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2025-03-11

Features & Capabilities

This app will help you access hidden network settings for forcing band selection on Samsung phones. Some example use cases may include, but not limited to:
- Discovering new 4G LTE / 5G NR bands in your area
- Avoiding congested bands by manually selecting a well-known uncongested band
- Crowd sourcing contributions (e.g. CellMapper)
- Curiosity

There is also an option to access "More Network Settings", which contains dual SIMs settings for VoLTE, APN, Wi-Fi calling, etc, when supported by your device and carrier.

Tested on Samsung devices running One UI 2.0 and up. Compatibility verified by the community on Galaxy S8, S9, S10, S20, Note8, Note9, Note10+, A30, A50 J6,...

For frequently asked questions, please see the in-app "Help" menu via the app's toolbar Help action menu.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Ray W

Downloads:

681,260

Rating:

3.41

(2,622)

Version:

1.5.0 Last updated: 2023-01-23

Version code:

10050000

Creation date:

2020-04-11

Permissions:

com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.android.vending.BILLING Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
com.ray.samsungbandselection.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

2.91MB

Email:

ra*****@gmail.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2025-03-11

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Developed by:

Ray W

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ray.samsungbandselection

Email:

ra*****@gmail.com

User Reviews

Pros

Helps improve connectivity by allowing users to switch to better bands (e.g., from 5G to 4G/LTE)
Simple interface and mostly easy to use
Useful for users living in areas with poor 5G coverage
Offers workarounds for network issues after updates
Empowers users to regain control over their network settings

Cons

Stopped functioning after recent Samsung updates
Users experience errors preventing access to band selection
Requires multiple steps to change network settings instead of a one-click solution
Not compatible with some devices (e.g., Galaxy A13, S22+)
Many users express frustration over changes made by Samsung and network carriers

Recent reviews

Fantastic app when it worked. Unfortunately changes made by Samsung and/or the network carriers seemed to kill the app. I loved it when it was working! I live more rurally, so 5g sucks a big fat one since the infrastructure isn't reliable enough yet. Using 4gLTE is much more useful in my situation. It's not the developers fault that it's broken. So I'm keeping my 5 star rating because the changes are are out of their control. Maybe one day it'll be more functional again.

Ad*****, 2024-03-07

WAS...Working. Now...Samsung S23 on Verizon I set the band to 4G. I check the app again today Jan 2024 to make sure it was still allowing me to switch the band back to 5G. Sadly it did not give me the option with the latest update from either both Verizon or Samsung UI. So I deleted the app and went into network setting. It does drain the battery a bit faster but I am glad I was able to reset the seeing since the App is no longer working. Still 5 stars for when worked. Thanks Ray.