How to Boost 3G on My Android Phone

1. Unlock your Android phone and press the 'Home' button. Press the 'Menu' button and then tap 'Settings.'

2. Tap 'Wireless & Network' and then tap 'Mobile Networks.' Touch the check box next to '3G Data' to add a green check if there's not already one there. Press 'Back' twice.

3. Scroll down and tap 'About Phone.' Press 'System Updates' and then tap 'Update PRL.' This will update the library of wireless towers that your Android phone can use. If new towers have come online, this will help to boost your 3G signal.

4. Press the 'Home' button again. Press and hold the 'Power' button until the pop-up menu appears. Touch 'Airplane Mode.' Wait for the airplane icon to appear in the bar at the top of the screen. Repeat the process to turn off airplane mode. Wait for the signal indicator to reappear in the status bar. This process turns the radio off and then back on, which can cause the Android phone to acquire a better 3G signal.