Hello everyone,
I have been stuck with this problem for days now with no more thoughts on how to fix it:
I have an unlocked, rooted DINC2 that I am trying to use with T-Mobile prepaid. I am currently running {10-25-2012}{Rom}{ICS} Official Global CM9 from Psycho R' Us. I can send/receive phone calls fine, however unless "2G only" is checked in the settings (EDGE), I can't get data working at all and it just shows all the bars grey. I believe my APN settings are correct... if anyone has any suggestions on how to fix this please let me know .
Thanks!
mastermind85 said:
Hello everyone,
I have been stuck with this problem for days now with no more thoughts on how to fix it:
I have an unlocked, rooted DINC2 that I am trying to use with T-Mobile prepaid. I am currently running {10-25-2012}{Rom}{ICS} Official Global CM9 from Psycho R' Us. I can send/receive phone calls fine, however unless "2G only" is checked in the settings (EDGE), I can't get data working at all and it just shows all the bars grey. I believe my APN settings are correct... if anyone has any suggestions on how to fix this please let me know .
Thanks!
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Okay... weird now it works on EDGE:2, but it should be on HSPA+ since its been reported to be active in the NoVA area near me. Is there a way to get it on that network?
Thanks again!
mastermind85 said:
Okay... weird now it works on EDGE:2, but it should be on HSPA+ since its been reported to be active in the NoVA area near me. Is there a way to get it on that network?
Thanks again!
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This phone doesn't support all gsm bands, so I doubt it will hit HSPA+. I don't know for sure, but you'd have to research what bands the phone supports vs. what bands T-mobile uses.
gtdtm said:
This phone doesn't support all gsm bands, so I doubt it will hit HSPA+. I don't know for sure, but you'd have to research what bands the phone supports vs. what bands T-mobile uses.
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T-Mobile uses Frequency 1900 for their new HSPA+ service, and the Droid Incredible 2 supports GSM frequency 1900, so shouldn't it work?
mastermind85 said:
T-Mobile uses Frequency 1900 for their new HSPA+ service, and the Droid Incredible 2 supports GSM frequency 1900, so shouldn't it work?
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Anyone have any other suggestions? :\
mastermind85 said:
T-Mobile uses Frequency 1900 for their new HSPA+ service, and the Droid Incredible 2 supports GSM frequency 1900, so shouldn't it work?
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That's what I thought when I let a buddy use his Dinc2 to pay down some cash he owed me (his sociopath 20-something kid snaked two $100-bills outta my wallet...sigh)...but I seem to remember reading a thread that it won't work.
I honestly haven't spent much time on this after my initial searches since my main use is as a GPS logger, mp3 and audible player though I am prolly going to grab a ST or or GSM card to reduce device clutter...so while I haven't anything useful to contrib here I will follow and post any relevent links I stumble across tonight (working midnight shift so not a ton to do other than not fall asleep.
brecklundin said:
That's what I thought when I let a buddy use his Dinc2 to pay down some cash he owed me (his sociopath 20-something kid snaked two $100-bills outta my wallet...sigh)...but I seem to remember reading a thread that it won't work.
I honestly haven't spent much time on this after my initial searches since my main use is as a GPS logger, mp3 and audible player though I am prolly going to grab a ST or or GSM card to reduce device clutter...so while I haven't anything useful to contrib here I will follow and post any relevent links I stumble across tonight (working midnight shift so not a ton to do other than not fall asleep.
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Thanks! find anything? I still cant figure this thing out...
Hello,
Sorry if this has been asked before but can I use my ATT phone on T-Mobile's network? I did some searching but I really havent found anything. There is a bunch on sprint and Verizon but nothing on ATT. So I am assuming no you cant but I want to hold out a wee bit of hope. Thanks in advanced for all who reply =^.^=
SoaringSpoon said:
Hello,
Sorry if this has been asked before but can I use my ATT phone on T-Mobile's network? I did some searching but I really havent found anything. There is a bunch on sprint and Verizon but nothing on ATT. So I am assuming no you cant but I want to hold out a wee bit of hope. Thanks in advanced for all who reply =^.^=
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As long as you have T-Mobile 1900 activated in your area, otherwise you will only be able to get EDGE.
BAM1789 said:
As long as you have T-Mobile 1900 activated in your area, otherwise you will only be able to get EDGE.
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Fantastic thanks I live in boston so even if its not up yet it will be eventually :3
SoaringSpoon said:
Fantastic thanks I live in boston so even if its not up yet it will be eventually :3
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No prob! Thanks button would like some lovin' :highfive:
Has anyone been able to get LTE working on USA GSM carriers? Just wondering because I'm able to get H+ but I have not been able to get LTE. With the same APN on my Nexus 5 there is a consistent LTE signal in my house so I know its not the area or towers.
DREWHAMM974 said:
Has anyone been able to get LTE working on USA GSM carriers? Just wondering because I'm able to get H+ but I have not been able to get LTE. With the same APN on my Nexus 5 there is a consistent LTE signal in my house so I know its not the area or towers.
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Sprint LTE bands aren't compatible with other US Carriers.
DREWHAMM974 said:
Has anyone been able to get LTE working on USA GSM carriers? Just wondering because I'm able to get H+ but I have not been able to get LTE. With the same APN on my Nexus 5 there is a consistent LTE signal in my house so I know its not the area or towers.
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abhinav.tella is correct. Look under LTE band support... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LG_G2
.....but we are only talking sprint software doesn't support it, hardware should be perfectly capable of it correct? Maybe a piece of VS980 code could help here, I also have been looking into getting this working, any info anyone has would be helpful, thanks
Cronic2009 said:
.....but we are only talking sprint software doesn't support it, hardware should be perfectly capable of it correct? Maybe a piece of VS980 code could help here, I also have been looking into getting this working, any info anyone has would be helpful, thanks
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Dude, do some research. Sprint does LTE on 850/1900/2600. That's not software but hardware. You won't get LTE on any GSM carrier using a Sprint G2.
LordLugard said:
Dude, do some research. Sprint does LTE on 850/1900/2600. That's not software but hardware. You won't get LTE on any GSM carrier using a Sprint G2.
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Thanks for your very useful input, we understand what sprint LTE bands are already, most of us need to be on 1700. So, since it is a hardware issue not software, can you please enlighten us to which piece of hardware handles these LTE bands?
Also I don't see anywhere it says our hardware, the qualcomm snapdragon 800 is incapable of the 1700 LTE band, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapdragon_(system_on_chip)#Snapdragon_800 , actually it is proven the hardware is very capable by the other carriers, such as T-mobile and Verizon! I love it when people say you can't or won't ever get something done, motivates me, thanks again :good:
I am thinking about trying to flash a VS980 modem.img, has anyone tried this, soft brick? I have a few different G2 variant builds and I am sure the answer is in one of them! I am wondering, if opening up and editing the original modem.img is possible?
Cronic2009 said:
Thanks for your very useful input, we understand what sprint LTE bands are already, most of us need to be on 1700. So, since it is a hardware issue not software, can you please enlighten us to which piece of hardware handles these LTE bands?
Also I don't see anywhere it says our hardware, the qualcomm snapdragon 800 is incapable of the 1700 LTE band, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapdragon_(system_on_chip)#Snapdragon_800 , actually it is proven the hardware is very capable by the other carriers, such as T-mobile and Verizon! I love it when people say you can't or won't ever get something done, motivates me, thanks again :good:
I am thinking about trying to flash a VS980 modem.img, has anyone tried this, soft brick? I have a few different G2 variant builds and I am sure the answer is in one of them! I am wondering, if opening up and editing the original modem.img is possible?
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If you find out a possible answer let me know. I would absolutely love to get this working. Guinea pig status awaits!!!!!!
DREWHAMM974 said:
If you find out a possible answer let me know. I would absolutely love to get this working. Guinea pig status awaits!!!!!!
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Sweet, I would also like 4G data on my G2 and will try my damnedest to find a solution! I found something interesting in the modem.img of the
VS980, it has a couple more files in it than the LS980!
Mainly I see right away, Verizon includes these, MLSERVER.B00, MLSERVER.B01, MLSERVER.B02, MLSERVER.B03 and
MLSERVER.MDT, sprint does not? I also see Verizon has a couple more modem files, B00-B26 Verizon, B00-B24 Sprint, Verizon also has 1 more
ADSP.B than Sprint, other than these differences they look identical to each other?!
Cronic2009 said:
Sweet, I would also like 4G data on my G2 and will try my damnedest to find a solution! I found something interesting in the modem.img of the
VS980, it has a couple more files in it than the LS980!
Mainly I see right away, Verizon includes these, MLSERVER.B00, MLSERVER.B01, MLSERVER.B02, MLSERVER.B03 and
MLSERVER.MDT, sprint does not? I also see Verizon has a couple more modem files, B00-B26 Verizon, B00-B24 Sprint, Verizon also has 1 more
ADSP.B than Sprint, other than these differences they look identical to each other?!
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Add these files to.the sprint modem and flash it. See if that does the trick.
It will take some time to find the right files to grab and add, I am looking through the hex and seeing which ones match and which ones are different, I will keep you posted though, any help anyone can give into this would be greatly appreciated! (there are a ton of hex values)
Cronic2009 said:
Thanks for your very useful input, we understand what sprint LTE bands are already, most of us need to be on 1700. So, since it is a hardware issue not software, can you please enlighten us to which piece of hardware handles these LTE bands?
Also I don't see anywhere it says our hardware, the qualcomm snapdragon 800 is incapable of the 1700 LTE band, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapdragon_(system_on_chip)#Snapdragon_800 , actually it is proven the hardware is very capable by the other carriers, such as T-mobile and Verizon! I love it when people say you can't or won't ever get something done, motivates me, thanks again :good:
I am thinking about trying to flash a VS980 modem.img, has anyone tried this, soft brick? I have a few different G2 variant builds and I am sure the answer is in one of them! I am wondering, if opening up and editing the original modem.img is possible?
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:Smashes head into wall: The problem is that the Hardware isn't setup to accept 1700 it is a antenna issue not software. Just thought I would let you know before you brick your or someone else's device
Jbcarrera said:
:Smashes head into wall: The problem is that the Hardware isn't setup to accept 1700 it is a antenna issue not software. Just thought I would let you know before you brick your or someone else's device
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I and others already mentioned that, but if they don't listen what can we do, let them learn the hard way.
Thanks for the info, best of luck on all your work!
FYI, soft bricks aren't a problem when you keep back ups handy, and just flashing the VS980,D800,D801 and the D805 modem.img's have caused nothing more than UI crashes, some random reboots and no network settings at all available, easily fixed with original modem.img, I would NEVER recommend doing anything I haven't put my own phone through first and having recovery in place, thanks though!
Hey guys! I'm trying to get my Verizon S4 working for my wife on T-Mobile! She got the LG G3 last night and because she's so tiny, it's like a tablet to her!
Anyways, the Verizon S4 is rooted and is still on original MDK firmware. With that said, I'm not too sure exactly which steps in your guide apply to our situation...not having safe strap and all.
With changing the APN settings to match up to my phone (LG G3 on T-Mobile), and inserting a T-Mobile 4G sim card, I'm able to get calls and SMS working over WiFi on the S4...that's it though. No mobile data seems to be coming through. Her mobile signal icon in the status bar keeps switching back n forth from E to H for some reason...but no LTE or 4G icon.
Anyways, is this something anyone thinks they could help with? Or do ya think we're screwed? My sweet wife would be eternally grateful if someone could help to make this happen!!
EDIT: haha, my signature will be changed if I'm able to get this working for her!
Aren't you missing something here? Verizon is CDMA, TMo is GSM. I don't see how you can get cell coverage to work unless the phone has dual antennas.
enmatt said:
Aren't you missing something here? Verizon is CDMA, TMo is GSM. I don't see how you can get cell coverage to work unless the phone has dual antennas.
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Many newer CDMA devices with LTE support have gsm radios as well, that includes sprint and Verizon..
To OP, you may have better luck searching the Verizon forums if nobody replies here
So my brother gave my his old Sprint Galaxy Note 5, which he had unlocked so that I could use it on AT&T. We had to set up the new APN to work with GSM instead of CDMA. The issue is that it cannot access 4G bands, just 3G. There are some other minor issues as well, such as location based services. I was looking into flashing AT&T firmware onto the phone, but cannot seem to find a way to do it online. I may not have scoured hard enough, or it may not be able to be done.
Would anyone be able to shed some light on this for me? I would prefer not to brick the phone by attempting something when I clearly do not have enough information about the subject. Could it just be an APN issue? Or will the phone just be stuck on a lower speed band? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
The modem will only be able to access the 3G network as AT&T uses different LTE bands then Sprint.
I just found that out a little earlier today. Forgot to delete this thread. Thank you for your reply though.
ZionMirem said:
I just found that out a little earlier today. Forgot to delete this thread. Thank you for your reply though.
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You might be able to force the network bands with an app. No promises.
Well crap, just got mine unlocked to do the same thing. Guess I'm better off selling it and getting the att version. Was hoping the N7 took off so people would dump their N5 but looks like people will be keeping it.
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ZionMirem said:
So my brother gave my his old Sprint Galaxy Note 5, which he had unlocked so that I could use it on AT&T. We had to set up the new APN to work with GSM instead of CDMA. The issue is that it cannot access 4G bands, just 3G. There are some other minor issues as well, such as location based services. I was looking into flashing AT&T firmware onto the phone, but cannot seem to find a way to do it online. I may not have scoured hard enough, or it may not be able to be done.
Would anyone be able to shed some light on this for me? I would prefer not to brick the phone by attempting something when I clearly do not have enough information about the subject. Could it just be an APN issue? Or will the phone just be stuck on a lower speed band? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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It does support the AT&T LTE bands, call AT&T and have them put in the IMEI into the system to allow LET access. Since it's a Sprint phone it's not in their system as a 4G/LTE device. I got mine working but seems it has a difficult time getting into LTM mode, I have the correct APN setup and 3G works fine.