This radio is for GSM Galaxy Nexus devices running Android 4.0.3-based ROMs (IML74K).
I have uploaded the UGKL1 baseband, which has indeed appeared as a post in other threads, but has not received a concise thread of its own. As implied by the file name, it can be flashed with CWM.
In my testing, it improved my HSPA performance over UGKK7, but of course your mileage may vary.
DOWNLOAD: HERE or HERE
MD5 SUM: 41b17cc37ceb6c57fed17dc90d6d7f39
Deciphering Samsung baseband codes:
UG = North America
XX = Europe
K = 2011 (11th letter of the alphabet)
L = December (12th letter of the alphabet)
# = Revision number
This means the radio is approximately one month newer than UGKK7, which breaks down to a North American radio from November, 2011.
//EDIT: Support confirmed for 850/1900/AWS via Rogers Canada and Mobilicity SIMs.
NOTE TO WIND MOBILE USERS:
as I've mentioned before, this radio causes problem for users on Wind Mobile. It does not detect roaming as roaming & will not shut off data roaming even if the option itself is turned off. This means that users will be getting HUGE phone bills. My Galaxy Nexus came with this radio default so I had to flash the XXKK6 radio to fix the issue. Just putting this out there as an FYI for everyone.
The only downside is that this baseband (KL1) has better reception than XXKK6
I am not alone in having this problem as there is a whole thread full of people having the same issue. I was the one who figured out the fix for everyone
I had the same problems with the UGKK7 radio as well, but again flashing the XXKK6 radio fixed the issue. So far i've only seen Wind Mobile users having this problem.
Here's proof:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1746662-Want-to-confirm-data-settings-on-Galaxy-Nexus-so-I-don-t-get-roaming-data-charges
Anyone know how this performs on tmo us? XXKK6 seems to give me the best results
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I can confirm that UGKK7 hasn't given me any roaming issues nor extra charges in the couple weeks i've been using it with WIND, although my Virgin Mobile phone originally came with UGKL1 (another great reason bootloader unlocking should be allowed on every phone!).
What advantages do you find with KK6 over KK7? I've noticed slightly more reliable signal and speed going from KK6 to KK7 but would switch back if you believe the roaming issue prevails. Could it just be that I manually chose WIND Home instead of auto select?
rAy
ray2jerry said:
I can confirm that UGKK7 hasn't given me any roaming issues nor extra charges in the couple weeks i've been using it with WIND, although my Virgin Mobile phone originally came with UGKL1 (another great reason bootloader unlocking should be allowed on every phone!).
What advantages do you find with KK6 over KK7? I've noticed slightly more reliable signal and speed going from KK6 to KK7 but would switch back if you believe the roaming issue prevails. Could it just be that I manually chose WIND Home instead of auto select?
rAy
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Yes the manual select would prevent roaming/Try auto & see if it roams onto wind away but doesn't detect it as roaming
can u pls upload to dropbox or some other site? its not downloading right.
Maybe it's my device, but every time I download the file it fails the md5 check.
Dave778 said:
Yes the manual select would prevent roaming/Try auto & see if it roams onto wind away but doesn't detect it as roaming
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Well I just installed KK6 again and it's not working well at all... suddenly my download speed is almost half and it barely uploads. It's the same room where it was working a lot faster with KK7 so I think I may switch back and just manually select WIND Home like before.
If I'm doing that anyway could I just do that with KL1 too? I don't plan on roaming anytime soon so manually setting WIND Home would be ok?
rAy
Tweezydak1d said:
Anyone know how this performs on tmo us? XXKK6 seems to give me the best results
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I haven't really noticed a change in speed on my end....
Added another download source and moved it to the primary position. MD5 sum confirmed correct.
I've had good results with UGKK7 but will try this out. Where in North America are you located?
irishrally said:
I've had good results with UGKK7 but will try this out. Where in North America are you located?
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I'm in Toronto.
Tweezydak1d said:
Anyone know how this performs on tmo us? XXKK6 seems to give me the best results
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KL1 was terrible for me on T-Mobile US. I wrote a bit about it in the KK7 thread.
I've reverted back to KK7.
ray2jerry said:
Well I just installed KK6 again and it's not working well at all... suddenly my download speed is almost half and it barely uploads. It's the same room where it was working a lot faster with KK7 so I think I may switch back and just manually select WIND Home like before.
If I'm doing that anyway could I just do that with KL1 too? I don't plan on roaming anytime soon so manually setting WIND Home would be ok?
rAy
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Yeah, as I mentioned, KL1 has better reception on the "Wind Mobile" network than XXKK6 but the roaming issue is a pain in the ass. I didn't like switching to XXKK6, I just had to
If you don't care about roaming or are manually selecting network u should be ok. Call Wind back office & ask them to disable roaming. That way if by any chance it does roam then u aren't responsible.
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bakedjake said:
KL1 was terrible for me on T-Mobile US. I wrote a bit about it in the KK7 thread.
I've reverted back to KK7.
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Good to know for t-mobile users!
Thanks.. it improved my signal in Tigo Colombia
Is this the best radio to use if I'm running a GSM nexus on AT&T USA? Or does "north america" mean for verizon nexus users?
brian85 said:
Is this the best radio to use if I'm running a GSM nexus on AT&T USA? Or does "north america" mean for verizon nexus users?
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Verizon's Galaxy Nexus is the SCH-i515, a completely different model than the GSM version, the GT-i9250. You're also on the GSM development forum; which phone do you think this radio is for?
developing said:
Verizon's Galaxy Nexus is the SCH-i515, a completely different model than the GSM version, the GT-i9250. You're also on the GSM development forum; which phone do you think this radio is for?
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Sounds like it is indeed for the verizon nexus. Thanks.
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Wow, this radio is terrible. Showing 2-3 bars but can't download/open anything.
What radio is good for the nexus on AT&T?
brian85 said:
Sounds like it is indeed for the verizon nexus. Thanks.
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Wow, this radio is terrible. Showing 2-3 bars but can't download/open anything.
What radio is good for the nexus on AT&T?
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Did you not read..? It's for the GSM version. Specifically in Canada.
joshnichols189 said:
Did you not read..? It's for the GSM version. Specifically in Canada.
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Actually this Radio performs absolutely terrible on Rogers in Calgary and Rogers in Vancouver compared to XXKK6. I would defiantly not go as far as to say specifically for Canada.
Radios are very much trial and error, what works for some won't work for others.
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I have searched through numerous threads but found mixed answers...
Some say to use european version and some say use North America based radios...
I am currently using the XXKK6 right now and the performance is "OK" but I have feeling it CAN be better...
I live in NYC and T-Mobile service is pretty good out here... Please let me know which radios work the best in your opinion.
Currently running stock Yakju 4.0.4 with unlocked bootloader.
Try XXLA2 considering that is the latest out with the recent yakju OTA. I myself have not seen any major/significant boost to signal strength nor data speeds since my signal here is always superb.
I was using that one on TMob in Atlanta on 4.0.2 until my OTA came in last now. Now I'm 4.0.4 with XXLA2 and its a lot stronger.
I have my radios set to US version, not automatic if that helps.
UGLC1 is better than XXLA2 for me. NYC as well.
Im on tmo in fl...i get better speeds w ug radios over xx ones
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Im on tmo in fl...i get better speeds w ug radios over xx ones
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mines vary... UGLC1 is the newest radio of them all though.
UG = North America
L = 2012
C = March
1 = Revision 1.
zephiK said:
UGLC1 is better than XXLA2 for me. NYC as well.
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UGCL1, Where can I find this? Its not in the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405345 Thread....
v4.0.2 and XXKK6 radio with Tmobile here in San Francisco. No call quality or data speed complaints to report. Fwiw I don't work inside a big building office type settings.
I seen Speedtest downloads from 1mbps to 7mbps and uploads from 1mbps to 3mbps. Performance often depends on location and variable network saturation levels.
I'm on XXLA2 and it seems great T-Mo in WA.
funkadesi said:
UGCL1, Where can I find this? Its not in the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405345 Thread....
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It actually is in there, it's just not in the OP because he hasn't updated it yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24308497&postcount=362
funkadesi said:
I have searched through numerous threads but found mixed answers...
Some say to use european version and some say use North America based radios...
I am currently using the XXKK6 right now and the performance is "OK" but I have feeling it CAN be better...
I live in NYC and T-Mobile service is pretty good out here... Please let me know which radios work the best in your opinion.
Currently running stock Yakju 4.0.4 with unlocked bootloader.
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In Dallas, using XXLA2 on T-Mobile. I had zero signal in parts of our office, now I have 2 - 3 bars..
zephiK said:
It actually is in there, it's just not in the OP because he hasn't updated it yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24308497&postcount=362
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Thanks! Will try it out and post results!
funkadesi said:
I have searched through numerous threads but found mixed answers...
Some say to use european version and some say use North America based radios...
I am currently using the XXKK6 right now and the performance is "OK" but I have feeling it CAN be better...
I live in NYC and T-Mobile service is pretty good out here... Please let me know which radios work the best in your opinion.
Currently running stock Yakju 4.0.4 with unlocked bootloader.
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I'm in CT you should really try UGLA4 it the newest North America radio my speeds doubled with it I had XXKK6 before
Sent from my GNex {GSM} T-Mobile
spaceman860 said:
I'm in CT you should really try UGLA4 it the newest North America radio my speeds doubled with it I had XXKK6 before
Sent from my GNex {GSM} T-Mobile
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UGLC1 is the newest radio for north America not ugla4
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I was thinking of leaving the stock android 4.0.4 radio on my Gnex when it arrives this friday. but i'm curious if changing the radio will improve data speeds.
I want to change to UGLC1 just for testing purposes, and then revert back to the one in the 4.0.4 update but i dont know how to do this.
could someone please post a link to a tutorial which will show me how, thanks.
i'm in Orlando, Florida on T-Mobile
slickromeo said:
I was thinking of leaving the stock android 4.0.4 radio on my Gnex when it arrives this friday. but i'm curious if changing the radio will improve data speeds.
I want to change to UGLC1 just for testing purposes, and then revert back to the one in the 4.0.4 update but i dont know how to do this.
could someone please post a link to a tutorial which will show me how, thanks.
i'm in Orlando, Florida on T-Mobile
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yes changing radios will improve/worsen your data speed.
you have to fastboot flash it... i believe you have to be bootloader unlocked to manually flash these images via bootloader mode.
follow the ROOT guide without using any tool kits (the process of.... fastboot oem unlock) ... just don't root, after its unlocked then type
fastboot flash radio <radioname>.img (make sure its set in your SDK folder). you can find this by googling it / searching it within XDA
Try any of the latest North American Radio: UGLA4 was really good for many american t-mobile users.
hp13 said:
Try any of the latest North American Radio: UGLA4 was really good for many american t-mobile users.
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That is NOT the latest North America radio. The latest is UGLC1.
UGLC1 > UGLA4 for me.
i'm on UGKL1 and it has been great for me. gotten up to 8Mbps down and 3Mbps up and great service almost everywhere. except places where i've always gotten bad service.
Any reason for me to upgrade to the latest? which i guess is UGLC1?
i am T-Mobile in NYC area and noticed that UGLC1 took really long to regain signal / service when getting out of subway. it was noticeably slower... It was actually longer than the XXLA2. I am flashing UGLA4 now and will report my findings
Attached below are fastboot and CWM images for a new radio that I just extracted from the Telstra 4.01 -> 4.04 OTA that was released yesterday.
The radio is DVLF1 (I9250TDVLF1) and has not been seen before.
This radio is best suited to 850mhz 3G networks.
cwm-radio-i9250t-dvlf1.zip MD5:4F1EEE9C598D554EBD1F23CDB510BB72
radio-maguro-i9250t-dvlf1.img.zip MD5: 8CC3D43867076EE028BF758BD7B37F94
Only been running it for an hour so far and seems OK, but will post further feedback after a few days.
But why? Just go Yakju... Telstra suck at updates
t.saddington said:
But why? Just go Yakju... Telstra suck at updates
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It's a Telstra radio, not the Telstra ROM. I've been yakju since day 1.. I flashed Telstra's ROM just to grab the new radio. DVKK6 has been awesome on Telstra, and the JB XXLF1 radio was terrible. Telstra users looking for the best radio may wish to try it, that is why.
Thanks for doing this!
So, just to confirm.. you're using this just fine with Jelly Bean?
Friends .. My baseband is i9250XXKK6 ... If I install this radio... is that worth... sorry... till today I dint flash any radio... is there any way to get my current radio backed up ?
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sam razzy said:
Friends .. My baseband is i9250XXKK6 ... If I install this radio... is that worth... sorry... till today I dint flash any radio... is there any way to get my current radio backed up ?
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You can find a backup here. Keep in mind that unless your carrier uses the 850MHz frequency, the stock JB radio might be better for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405345
Jimmy Flip said:
You can find a backup here. Keep in mind that unless your carrier uses the 850MHz frequency, the stock JB radio might be better for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405345
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And you seem to be right, I'm on T-mobile here in the U.S. using AWS 1700/2100Mhz and this radio just plain sucks for me, it refuses to pick up 3G for me in my room where I get a good 3G signal, so I flashed back the stock Jelly Bean Radio XXFL1
Jimmy Flip said:
You can find a backup here. Keep in mind that unless your carrier uses the 850MHz frequency, the stock JB radio might be better for you.
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Telstra's network uses 850mhz so should be fine on that band. Personally I'd only recommend this radio for Australian Telstra users.
Edit: just realized i misread your post and you said the same thing.
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Jimmy Flip said:
You can find a backup here. Keep in mind that unless your carrier uses the 850MHz frequency, the stock JB radio might be better for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405345
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I never flashed a stock Jb other then custom... it came with 4.0.2 ... I didn't try to flash any baseband... is that stock ICS baseband or stock Jb..? I donno custom Jb whether updates baseband radio....
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Works well on Rogers.
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Can you please also pull and post the RIL, it makes sense to have them matched..you can find it in
system\vendor\lib\libsec-ril.so
Much appreciated.
ghosty7 said:
Can you please also pull and post the RIL, it makes sense to have them matched..you can find it in
system\vendor\lib\libsec-ril.so
Much appreciated.
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Yeah no worries. I had already ripped it but hadn't gotten around to posting it yet. Here's the RIL zipped, and also a flashable CWM zip.
MD5 for libsec-ril.so: C5F26C3D9AEB859CB7F8B17F1DFA45B2
MD5 for the CWM zip: 652F2DACB2D755840ADE251C32321C81
Based on that MD5, it looks like it's the same RIL as XXLA2.
xyzulu said:
So, just to confirm.. you're using this just fine with Jelly Bean?
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Works fine with ICS and JB.
I'm using a Galaxy Nexus GSM, with Telstra in Australia and I get fantastic signal, will this just improve it? I don't really feel it neccesary to flash, any more info?
MatMew said:
I'm using a Galaxy Nexus GSM, with Telstra in Australia and I get fantastic signal, will this just improve it? I don't really feel it neccesary to flash, any more info?
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The original Telstra radio DVKK6 is awesome on 850mhz and the jury is still out on whether this new radio is any better, so if you're happy with that.. I don't see any reason to change.
From 24 hours use, this new radio seems very similar to DVKK6 and is performing well.. but it's not like there is a massive performance difference.
living in Panama on Cable and Wireless (850),this radio is a big jump. Going from -85db to -53db, after flashing and reboot.
Thank you very much
I just installed this radio and now I can't send SMS .....but I'm not 100% sure I didn't mess with a setting with 4636....can someone help with setting etc? Telstra in Melbourne, if that makes a difference.
Back to XXLF1 for me...
Gave this a try on 4.1.1 (Bigxie) but the reception on 3G was at least 10dBm lower (97+ vs 80-) throughout my tests, and it never left "3G" mode. Never switched to "H." Transfer rates were much slower, too - barely 1Mbps down, 100K up. Minutes later, 1.8Mbps down and 1M up on XXLF1.
It DID boot in the correct mode though - WCDMA Preferred.
The "International" JB radio/RIL works better for me; never had an issue with it, so I'm back on it.
Note: I did change the RIL to match the radio, so maybe if someone else tries this radio on JB they should keep the JB RIL and see if it makes a difference. I am in a congested cell, btw.
YMMV.
aircon2000 said:
I just installed this radio and now I can't send SMS .....but I'm not 100% sure I didn't mess with a setting with 4636....can someone help with setting etc? Telstra in Melbourne, if that makes a difference.
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I suspect you've changed something in the service menu. Your SMSC might be incorrect. Try the fix below.
Telstra's SMSC is+61418706700 which must be entered in PDU format:07911614786007F0
- Open dialer
- Type *#*#4636#*#* then click on 'phone information', then scroll down to 'SMSC'
- click 'refresh'. If it is not 07911614786007F0, type it in and click on 'update'.
- Reboot.
Source: http://forum.cyanogenmod.com
I flashed radio from 4.2 ota post now data significantly slow down. I think it is the problem is with my device.
how can I find the right radio?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737849&highlight=baseband
the one I flashed is XXLF1 Baseband (Radio)..
I just saw in this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405345
XXLF1 is for Europe? which one is correct for north America support T-Mobile 4g and att ? is there updated version or link?
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citrix80 said:
I flashed radio from 4.2 ota post now data significantly slow down. I think it is wrong from my device.
how can I find the right radio?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737849&highlight=baseband
the one I flashed is XXLF1 Baseband (Radio)..
I just saw in this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405345
XXLF1 is for Europe? which one is correct for north America support T-Mobile 4g and att ? is there updated version or link?
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any luck finding out im curious myself?
gsxrmike04 said:
any luck finding out im curious myself?
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not really. I have tried different radio still getting low speed. before I changed radio I have 3-5 Mbps, now can only reach 0.23 Mbps. I still don't know the problem is with radio or the data service. I actually have simple mobile. Their service is not good. Their advertising said the service is unlimited 4g speed no throttle so I signed up. I called customer service and they told me my account is normal. I may have to wait until end of month to get T-Mobile 4g to test my phone.
I have tried north America radio and takju radio, UG and XX. I'm using android 4.2 takju.
are you having any issue with radio? which service you have?
I have a sim unlocked at&t note 2. Currently running jedi x 14 at&t based rom. Can I run roms fron the tmobile development on my phone
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You can use AT&T, T-Mobile, and GT-N7105...just flash the correct CSC files.
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Gater2011 said:
You can use AT&T, T-Mobile, and GT-N7105...just flash the correct CSC files.
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CSC files don't matter; what you need is the correct modem. I restored a Nandroid of my AT&T Note 2 onto my T-Mobile Note 2 and it worked perfectly fine. Modems aren't included in a backup, so there's nothing to worry about.
can you also use the ATT gnote2 on Tmobile with everything working i.e calls, sms, mms , web , LTE 4g fully working ? would imagine you could
Ma$etas said:
can you also use the ATT gnote2 on Tmobile with everything working i.e calls, sms, mms , web , LTE 4g fully working ? would imagine you could
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I have both the AT&T and T-Mobile version. Out of the box, the AT&T version doesn't do AWS (1700 MHz), HOWEVER, there's an extremely simple mod to activate it (it's supported, just turned off internally). It doesn't even require root or a custom ROM, and there's no way to tell it's been done (aside from you start getting HSPA+). Then you'll be able to get HSPA+ on T-Mobile just like the T-Mobile version does. However, LTE for T-Mobile works out of the box.
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Out of the box, the AT&T version doesn't do AWS (1700 MHz), HOWEVER, there's an extremely simple mod to activate it (it's supported, just turned off internally). It doesn't even require root or a custom ROM, and there's no way to tell it's been done (aside from you start getting HSPA+). Then you'll be able to get HSPA+ on T-Mobile just like the T-Mobile version does. However, LTE for T-Mobile works out of the box.
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so how would i turn it on..
. Also is there another carrier that i could use the ATT version on besides Tmobile but get good coverage in So CAL & good data speeds?
Ma$etas said:
so how would i turn it on..
. Also is there another carrier that i could use the ATT version on besides Tmobile but get good coverage in So CAL & good data speeds?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068041
Well, the only two national GSM carriers in the country are AT&T and T-Mobile. Aside from that there are regional carriers and MVNO's (networks that piggyback off of T-Mobile/AT&T). You're free to use any GSM network. It's not like CDMA where you're stuck with the carrier the phone is for, unless you do some extremely flashing. With GSM, everything just works.
Product F(RED) said:
CSC files don't matter; what you need is the correct modem. I restored a Nandroid of my AT&T Note 2 onto my T-Mobile Note 2 and it worked perfectly fine. Modems aren't included in a backup, so there's nothing to worry about.
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im looking at flashing the jedi or x14 rom. When you flash a new rom it usually doesn't flash a new modem does it???
Product F(RED) said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068041
Well, the only two national GSM carriers in the country are AT&T and T-Mobile. Aside from that there are regional carriers and MVNO's (networks that piggyback off of T-Mobile/AT&T). You're free to use any GSM network. It's not like CDMA where you're stuck with the carrier the phone is for, unless you do some extremely flashing. With GSM, everything just works.
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Did this already and works great
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shakin said:
im looking at flashing the jedi or x14 rom. When you flash a new rom it usually doesn't flash a new modem does it???
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99.9% of the time, no. If they're AROMA-installer based, they usually ask you what modem you want to flash or if you want to keep your current one. Just be aware that reflashing even the one that's already on the device means you have to reapply the mod.
Product F(RED) said:
CSC files don't matter; what you need is the correct modem. I restored a Nandroid of my AT&T Note 2 onto my T-Mobile Note 2 and it worked perfectly fine. Modems aren't included in a backup, so there's nothing to worry about.
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So like I have an att note 2 but am using it for T-Mobile, can I just flash a T-Mobile ROM so I can use WiFi calling?
So basically WiFi calling on an Att note 2 unlocked for T-Mobile.
pham818 said:
So like I have an att note 2 but am using it for T-Mobile, can I just flash a T-Mobile ROM so I can use WiFi calling?
So basically WiFi calling on an Att note 2 unlocked for T-Mobile.
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Yes. I did that, and now I'm doing the same on my AT&T S4.
Just don't flash the tmobile modem on your at&t device. You will have problems.
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Coug76 said:
Just don't flash the tmobile modem on your at&t device. You will have problems.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
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Yup. But you can enable AWS with a separate mod if you want. If you already get 4G where you are, you don't really need it though.
Product F(RED) said:
Yes. I did that, and now I'm doing the same on my AT&T S4.
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Alright thanks! Gonna do it for my friend, she has bad signal where she lives and needs WiFi calling, does WiFi calling work with texting too?
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Coug76 said:
Just don't flash the tmobile modem on your at&t device. You will have problems.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
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Do you know if flashing ROM, flashes the modem also? Or is it separate?
pham818 said:
Alright thanks! Gonna do it for my friend, she has bad signal where she lives and needs WiFi calling, does WiFi calling work with texting too?
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Do you know if flashing ROM, flashes the modem also? Or is it separate?
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Yeah. What happens is the phone will show no signal in the signal bar (which is normal), but will also show a blue wifi calling icon in the notification bar to let you know it's working. Custom ROMs usually don't have a modem included; if they do, they usually give you the option to keep the one already on your phone.
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Yeah. What happens is the phone will show no signal in the signal bar (which is normal), but will also show a blue wifi calling icon in the notification bar to let you know it's working. Custom ROMs usually don't have a modem included; if they do, they usually give you the option to keep the one already on your phone.
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alright thanks man, and sorry for bring up a dead post.
Fred, what is the best ROM right now for t-mobile that will work on this phone that includes WI-FI calling and be on the latest stock android whether it's kitkat or 4.3? Thank you.
xterminater07 said:
Fred, what is the best ROM right now for t-mobile that will work on this phone that includes WI-FI calling and be on the latest stock android whether it's kitkat or 4.3? Thank you.
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I'm on an S4 now but Jedi Master (not X) 18 was the last one I used. It's 4.1.2 though.
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oh, but is it ok to flash ANY tmobile roms to the phone? Also I have PM you could you please check your inbox?
Curious to see some comments from anyone with Mi Max 3 on T-Mobile or AT&T - are you able to get a stable LTE connection? Overlapping bands are only B4 and B5, so it may not work well everywhere in US. Some speed test results and general comments on LTE connection would be appreciated.
I am still awaiting my unit to show up, its been "in transit" for 2 weeks now. I have AT&T and am also curious about this.
I have used many overseas phones in the past and even without LTE I never really had any issues with speed. HSPA+ always seemed to get the job done fine.
LTE in USA
There's another thread on the board where a fellow in NJ is using the Mi Max 3 on T-Mobile and keeping Band 4 LTE almost all the time. I'm on T-Mobile as well and I'm seriously considering the device.
I am curious, though, if the Global version will have support for additional bands?
I got this phone last week and am on Tmobile. I'm getting 50mbps down with no drops yet. I love it. The only problem I had at first was with calling, but after enabling voLTE by typing *#*#86583#*#* into the dialer, problem solved.
I'm on Cricket and pulling stable LTE constantly, though I haven't left town with it yet. Probably Band 4, but 20 is also a possibility.
h20 wireless with uses ATT network shows 4g not LTE However Tmobile shows LTE
misterk267 said:
I'm on Cricket and pulling stable LTE constantly, though I haven't left town with it yet. Probably Band 4, but 20 is also a possibility.
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Install LTE Discovery from play store - it will show you the bands you're connecting to, signal strength, towers in your area and a bunch of other useful stuff
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Curious to see some comments from anyone with Mi Max 3 on T-Mobile or AT&T - are you able to get a stable LTE connection? Overlapping bands are only B4 and B5, so it may not work well everywhere in US. Some speed test results and general comments on LTE connection would be appreciated.
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minutes should be arriving in a few days. I'm Houston with T-Mobile service so I'll let you know .
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There's another thread on the board where a fellow in NJ is using the Mi Max 3 on T-Mobile and keeping Band 4 LTE almost all the time. I'm on T-Mobile as well and I'm seriously considering the device.
I am curious, though, if the Global version will have support for additional bands?
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Which Global version do you speak of? If you're referring to Max 3 Global ROM, which some stores pre-install - that ROM has no impact on availability of additional LTE bands.
My black 6gb/128gb arrives today from TradingShenzhen to me in UK. I have an EE UK sim in slot 1 and AT&T US sim in slot 2. I won't be able to do the best tests since I'm obviously in UK currently, but at least you'll know whether you're covered internationally and how dual sim functionality is .
On T-Moblie
I am in TX using T-Mobile and the connectivity was horrible regardless. Even had T-Mobile store try to help.
Anyway, I followed the Xiaomi advice to revert to the China ROM (the "Global" Versions are BS and have this connectivity issue from some suppliers).
I need to flash the ROM tonight since I wiped EVERYTHING after fighting with it all night.
Apparently wiping "System" in a Xiaomi might be a very bad thing. I'll find out. I used TWRP BTW.
I’m referring to the authentic Global ROM that should be onboard the Hong Kong exports.
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Which Global version do you speak of? If you're referring to Max 3 Global ROM, which some stores pre-install - that ROM has no impact on availability of additional LTE bands.
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I am in TX using T-Mobile and the connectivity was horrible regardless. Even had T-Mobile store try to help.
Anyway, I followed the Xiaomi advice to revert to the China ROM (the "Global" Versions are BS and have this connectivity issue from some suppliers).
I need to flash the ROM tonight since I wiped EVERYTHING after fighting with it all night.
Apparently wiping "System" in a Xiaomi might be a very bad thing. I'll find out. I used TWRP BTW.
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Where in TX? I’m in San Antonio.
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I’m referring to the authentic Global ROM that should be onboard the Hong Kong exports.
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Where in TX? I’m in San Antonio.
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Houston
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I’m referring to the authentic Global ROM that should be onboard the Hong Kong exports.
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Where in TX? I’m in San Antonio.
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I may need you to send me a recovery image of your phone, if you can, when you get it.
I'm hoping I didn't fubar this one, but I can fastboot and get into TWRP so I don't think it's a total loss.
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Install LTE Discovery from play store - it will show you the bands you're connecting to, signal strength, towers in your area and a bunch of other useful stuff
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Thanks for the recommendation - I am indeed pulling band 4 at all times.
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Thanks for the recommendation - I am indeed pulling band 4 at all times.
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Any speed test data to share? Network congestions in your area are obviously not the same as mine, but during low load times your tests still give good indication what that CAT 12 LTE modem of SD636 is capable of.
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Any speed test data to share? Network congestions in your area are obviously not the same as mine, but during low load times your tests still give good indication what that CAT 12 LTE modem of SD636 is capable of.
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I would, but it would be moot since I'm on Cricket and data speeds are capped at ~8Mbps or so, if I remember correctly.
Ald47 said:
I am in TX using T-Mobile and the connectivity was horrible regardless. Even had T-Mobile store try to help.
Anyway, I followed the Xiaomi advice to revert to the China ROM (the "Global" Versions are BS and have this connectivity issue from some suppliers).
I need to flash the ROM tonight since I wiped EVERYTHING after fighting with it all night.
Apparently wiping "System" in a Xiaomi might be a very bad thing. I'll find out. I used TWRP BTW.
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In Houston as well getting Chinese ROM version Tuesday. Did your connection suck cause of installed " global rom
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In Houston as well getting Chinese ROM version Tuesday. Did your connection suck cause of installed " global rom
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I believe so since changing to comes ROM stoned it for those that could. I'm out of town so I can't play with it to get it back functioning.
Mi Max 3 just arrived . First off blue color amazing. I'm in Houston on T-Mobile running original China ROM, after adding all Google apps and tweaking some settings as far as syncing this phone is running awesome here in Houston. Super fast and really loving the build quality the phone is huge in person and I can't say enough about blue color.