HI guys,
I just recieved a call from EE in the UK telling me that because i have bought a compatible LTE handset they would like to send me the 4g sim card so that i can use the 4G network..
Now i bought my Galaxy note 2 on release day before EE was launched.. and i am certain that there is a LTE version of the galaxy note..
I explained this to the guy on the phone who said that the phone registered was LTE by phones for u when i bought it...
My handset is the GT-n7100...
They have said that i can match my current contract but at 4g speeds for no extra cost...
Has anyone else had a call from EE and does anyone know what on earth they are talking about? will n7100 work on the UK EE LTE network?
The N7100 is the international 3G model.
These guys just read from a script... don't expect them to know anything about phones!
There's no LTE hardware in the 7100.
That's weird. Vodafone RO keeps telling me that GT-N7100 is 4G compatible, I know it itsn't. However, GSMArena is also saying that :
HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL
ionutzm05 said:
That's weird. Vodafone RO keeps telling me that GT-N7100 is 4G compatible, I know it itsn't. However, GSMArena is also saying that :
HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps; LTE, Cat3, 50 Mbps UL, 100 Mbps DL
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It is 4G compatible in some countries just not on EE in UK.
Beware very very careful op ee are playing very naughty games atm trying to get new customers there even offering to buyout new contract holders. And the n7100 will not work on 4G in the UK despite what any network says.
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E_Goldstein said:
Beware very very careful op ee are playing very naughty games atm trying to get new customers there even offering to buyout new contract holders. And the n7100 will not work on 4G in the UK despite what any network says.
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I have told them to send me the sim and move my contract over, when it arrives and I cannot get on the 4G network i will call them in a blind rage and hopefully they will send me the actual LTE note 2 as compensation..
I told the guy about 5 times that the handset doesnt support LTE he just said the one i have based on imei number does.. obviously has no idea what he is talking about...
ill keep you posted when the sim comes!
If I'm u I'll just get the lte compatible sin card. No extra charges. If u can connect to lte, u lucky devil. If no, no harm in trying. Perhaps they would even change a lte compatible note 2 for u.. lol. Wishful thinking though..
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Wow, can they call me as well?
I want to switch to EE as long as they buy out my contract!
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Does anyone know if i can use an unlocked at&t gs3 on tmobile service??? I heard it will only get edge data.
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Edge only
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It doesn't have the required AWS frequency bands.
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It doesn't have the required AWS frequency bands.
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Looks like Edge only. I just unlocked a GS3 for my dad and he's on Tmobile. Is there a fix to try and get 3G?
I have a T999 unlocked and I'm getting 3g and some times 4g like right now. Called at&t to check they said no lte but yes to hspa.
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Zameus said:
Looks like Edge only. I just unlocked a GS3 for my dad and he's on Tmobile. Is there a fix to try and get 3G?
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Were you able to find where to get free unlock codes?
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Were you able to find where to get free unlock codes?
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Unfortunatley no. I had to pay $19.99.
About two days ago me and my friend bought a cheap tmobile phone, cut the sim to fit his att gs3 called att and got them to unlock the phone, popped in the new sim and he was able to get 3g and hspa+ on tmobile's network with his att galaxy s3. we were both pretty surprised that it worked. he's running cm10 if that matters.
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About two days ago me and my friend bought a cheap tmobile phone, cut the sim to fit his att gs3 called att and got them to unlock the phone, popped in the new sim and he was able to get 3g and hspa+ on tmobile's network with his att galaxy s3. we were both pretty surprised that it worked. he's running cm10 if that matters.
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That is because tmobile is rolling out there hspa+ data service on the 1900mhz frequency slowly but surely and the att gs3 supports the 1900mhz bands.. The BEST gs3 to buy is the tmobile gs3 if i am not mistaken it suports all of tmobiles aws bands and all of att hspa+ bands. Unlock that one and you can use either network to its fullest minus the LTE.
BTW.. tmobiles aws coverage is pretty damn good in the north east and there data speeds are almost as good as LTE.
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That is because tmobile is rolling out there hspa+ data service on the 1900mhz frequency slowly but surely and the att gs3 supports the 1900mhz bands.. The BEST gs3 to buy is the tmobile gs3 if i am not mistaken it suports all of tmobiles aws bands and all of att hspa+ bands. Unlock that one and you can use either network to its fullest minus the LTE.
BTW.. tmobiles aws coverage is pretty damn good in the north east and there data speeds are almost as good as LTE.
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I just called ATT today and told them I would be travelling overseas and they gave me the unlock code for my GS3 and GS2. Gonna go get a sim today for the S3 and try out a unlimited monthly no contract plan.
I'm in Warren county and travel throughout northern and central Jersey for work but I know no one with their service. So you think I should be good signalwise? Like I said I know no one with the service but am willing to try it out for a month since they are 20 dollars cheaper than ATT atm
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I just called ATT today and told them I would be travelling overseas and they gave me the unlock code for my GS3 and GS2. Gonna go get a sim today for the S3 and try out a unlimited monthly no contract plan.
I'm in Warren county and travel throughout northern and central Jersey for work but I know no one with their service. So you think I should be good signalwise? Like I said I know no one with the service but am willing to try it out for a month since they are 20 dollars cheaper than ATT atm
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No it will suck because like I said tmobile is rolling out service on 1900 but it's still spotty. Unless you have a tmobile gs3 you will be disappointed . However if you can get a gs3 for tmobile or another phone that supports tmobile aws bands you will be very happy. The tmobile gs3 works fine on att after u unlock it.. But no LTE.
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Unfortunatley no. I had to pay $19.99.
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There is free unlocking way on general section
Vondis said:
I just called ATT today and told them I would be travelling overseas and they gave me the unlock code for my GS3 and GS2. Gonna go get a sim today for the S3 and try out a unlimited monthly no contract plan.
I'm in Warren county and travel throughout northern and central Jersey for work but I know no one with their service. So you think I should be good signalwise? Like I said I know no one with the service but am willing to try it out for a month since they are 20 dollars cheaper than ATT atm
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I am in Middlesex County and my coverage is great so maybe it will be for you
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Hey guys! I brought my international GT-N7105 Note II LTE model from Asia and bought that unlimited cheap 30 dollar plan. I checked the towers and my area does have those refarmed 1900MHz towers from their twitter. Anyhow, first i just thought it was my house and I have drove from pasadena-los angeles - Irvine - Orange County and have yet to see ANY 3G/H/H+ signals! Always stuck on the E (2G). First I thought it was the SIM problem so I put that SIM to an iPHONE4 and guess what?! There is the T-Mobile 3G right on that upper left hand corner and speeds are decent. Anywhere from 1.5mbps-6mbps. I'm sure it can go higher but looking at that dinky screen is already enough for my eyes! Is there some specific settings I should be doing? Somehow it's NOT locking to the 3G towers from my N7105. I am planning to get Straight Talk's 45 dollar deal at Walmart and choose the ATT since it's got better coverage from what I hear. Thanks for the help in advance and Happy Holidays everybody!!!
I don't think the 7105 has 1900 band, I have 7100 and I get 3G coverage.
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I don't think the 7105 has 1900 band, I have 7100 and I get 3G coverage.
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Thanks for the reply but according to this: http://www.smartone.com/jsp/phone/english/detail_v12.jsp?id=2553
It should have 1900MHz just like the N7100 except there's LTE which won't work. There's absolutely no excuse for it NOT to have 3G! This stinks and is frustrating!
I see that it has 1900 band but under GSM, when looking at 3G bands it has HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - N7105 vs N7100 having HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Dont know if it makes any difference but thats why I steered away from the LTE version.
Try this go into service mode: *#197328640# Debug screen Phone Control Network Control & Band Selection. Check if you can enable or see if you have the 1900 band under WCDMA. Might have to go under Combi Bands and select the desired bands.
Just flowing up if it worked out for u or not?
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Bumping this since the op didn't respond. I am having the same trouble and I attempted the fix you provided and found that my N7105 lacks the "combi bands"
I mistakenly purchased this phone for pre-paid here in America (should have gotten the n7100) and it seems that Straight Talk doesn't have AT&T cards anymore and I'm stuck on T-Mobile's EDGE service
I have the verizon model and use it with tmobile
So the last two weeks have been the most frustratying and nerve racking weeks ever as I have tried to get tmobile service to work well with the verizon model i have. And although I am definately still irritated, i have to say that I do get 3G and HSDPA on mine, just not anywhere near my house. This has driven me crazy and until today I assumed it was my phone and the lack of certain bands howev er after purchasing a Tmobile 4G hotspot and activating it on a new 300mb plan just to see how well it works, I have found that it was never my phone that sucked at my hopuse, its Tmobiles service that sucks!. BUT... to get the best consistant coverage with the Tmobile sim in my Verizon model I did have to experiment with the APNs quite a bit, and I also upgraded the modem to the newest one released . For anyone tryinbg to do thius with the verizon model, make sure your APN for T-Mobile US or T-Mobile Data (I personally have started using it as T-Mobile Data) has "None" typed in for the username and for APN if your using LTE device type in "fast.tmobile.com" instead of the epc.tmobile...... or whatever it is. Does anyone know if flashing a modem or radio or even just the rom from the tmobile section would help at all? Or would it just **** up the phone..
Despite not getting 3g (since I lack the appropriate physical antenna apparently) I get way better cover with T-Mobile (through Straight Talk) I have to say compared to Verizon. Maybe my Note 2 is much better than my old Thunderbolt or maybe T-Mobile is just a bit better. Nevertheless every building at my university is made of reinforced concrete so you'd be hard pressed to get any reception in the classrooms. I find in places I had no service I have service, and places I had some service I have great service now.
Back on topic though:
I can get the 1900mhz through GSM but that isn't the same and my phone lacks whatever that Combi Bands thing is. So I don't know if it is a lost cause or not. I just figured I'd bring this back up since the OP never responded and I am in the same boat as they are (were?). Maybe a solution can be found or just "it ain't gonna work."
Just following up I have returned my N7105 in favor of a N7100 and get great H+ and 3G through T-Mobile/Straight Talk.
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Bumping this since the op didn't respond. I am having the same trouble and I attempted the fix you provided and found that my N7105 lacks the "combi bands"
I mistakenly purchased this phone for pre-paid here in America (should have gotten the n7100) and it seems that Straight Talk doesn't have AT&T cards anymore and I'm stuck on T-Mobile's EDGE service
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Fwiw, net10 is basically the same as straight talk. When you buy the $15 simcard pack from bestbuy for net10, it comes with 3 different sim cards in it. One of them is a micro sim that fits in the note2 and runs on at&t's network.
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Fwiw, net10 is basically the same as straight talk. When you buy the $15 simcard pack from bestbuy for net10, it comes with 3 different sim cards in it. One of them is a micro sim that fits in the note2 and runs on at&t's network.
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What max speed will be get in using Net10 on ATT sim? anyone checked?
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What max speed will be get in using Net10 on ATT sim? anyone checked?
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i got 7mbps on net10 with n7105.
hi brothers i have SG note2 GT-I7105T LTE and it work only on 2G Band when i switch to 3G(WCDMA) mode or LTE it show "Emergency Call" but when switch to 2G(GSM) it work fine so what can i do ? and please developers explain me this problem and how to solve i try Z3X Box but it not support this variant
please help me and thanx in advance
Hi - I have the T-mobile U.S. T-zones grandfathered plan, which phone version can I buy to get 3G speeds on that data plan?
I know Note 2 has several models. Someone told me I could use the AT&T US model if I live in a area that has been refarmed (I live in Orlando, FL).
Someone then told me I should get the Canadian model but I am having a hard time finding a site that sells the Canadian model from Wind/Videotron/Mobilicity.
Thanks
Start paying for your internet like the rest of us
Nah, just kidding. But the last time I checked on the whole "smartphones with T-zones" thing was a few years ago-.at that point, it worked with any phone that didn't need a special apn(like danger or rim devices). If that still holds true, it won't matter which model of note 2 you get. Good luck.
actually I think the frequency 1700 available for T-mobile is only available on the Canadian Wind/Videotron/Mobilicity.
The U.S. AT&T device based on what I read here works if you are in T-mobile area that is reframed.
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actually I think the frequency 1700 available for T-mobile is only available on the Canadian Wind/Videotron/Mobilicity.
The U.S. AT&T device based on what I read here works if you are in T-mobile area that is reframed.
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...or international version (N7100).
I purchased the 7100 and I have T-Zones. If your in a good refarmed area you will get H/H+ I'm pulling about 5-8 Mbps here in California
Hi - how I can tell if my area is refarmed, my zip is 32828. Also, will it then stay that way, I mean will T-mobile ever change the refarmed area?
Basically am inquiring if I get the 7100 model will it be useless for me with T-zones in like a few months,etc.
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I purchased the 7100 and I have T-Zones. If your in a good refarmed area you will get H/H+ I'm pulling about 5-8 Mbps here in California
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Check this site http://airportal.de for refarm coverage.
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I'd just get a brand new international Note 2 off eBay. I got my first one for $575 under their daily deals. Check amazon as well.
Checked into Jedi-X Academy on my SGH-T889
But I would need to know if my area zip 32828 will be fine in getting 3G, also is refarmed a temp config or will they switch.
EmceeGeek said:
I'd just get a brand new international Note 2 off eBay. I got my first one for $575 under their daily deals. Check amazon as well.
Checked into Jedi-X Academy on my SGH-T889
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All I'd need to do is just flash at&t device specific roms right? I shouldn't need to flash flash t-mobile modems would I?
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All I'd need to do is just flash at&t device specific roms right? I shouldn't need to flash flash t-mobile modems would I?
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you will be able to make phone calls and text people no problem.
the only problem you will have is going to be data connectivity and data speeds because the NOTE2 for AT&T is meant to be used with AT&T LTE.
T mobile's main data band is 1700 which the AT&T phones usually do not have.
To answer your baseband or modem question I believe this thread does not have a modem or baseband for T mobile. You might have luck looking over at their forums, I am not sure.
Good luck to you sir.
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you will be able to make phone calls and text people no problem.
the only problem you will have is going to be data connectivity and data speeds because the NOTE2 for AT&T is meant to be used with AT&T LTE.
T mobile's main data band is 1700 which the AT&T phones usually do not have.
To answer your baseband or modem question I believe this thread does not have a modem or baseband for T mobile. You might have luck looking over at their forums, I am not sure.
Good luck to you sir.
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Hrmm the good news is T-Mobile told me they'd have LTE Coverage in April. I wonder if that'll change anything then for me?
I have a Dell Streak 5 on T-Mobile, don't have any problems.
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Hrmm the good news is T-Mobile told me they'd have LTE Coverage in April. I wonder if that'll change anything then for me?
I have a Dell Streak 5 on T-Mobile, don't have any problems.
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Again. Different frequencies and you'll still be on edge
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Hrmm the good news is T-Mobile told me they'd have LTE Coverage in April. I wonder if that'll change anything then for me?
I have a Dell Streak 5 on T-Mobile, don't have any problems.
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The Dell Streak 5 is like the Nexus 4 it has all the HSPA bands. The LTE band for T mobile most likely will be different from AT&T. You can try to unlock it and compare the coverage and speed to your dell streak. I had a dell streak. Great phone!! sold it about a month ago for like 180 bucks.
My suggestion if the unlocked AT&T Note 2 isnt working properly and you want to stay with T MOBILE I would sell it and get the international version.
What you need to is search for how to "enable aws" and you will have 4g working on your device.
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Found this, I'll be trying it tomorrow when my phone arrives:
How to Enable T-Mobile 3G/4G AWS Bands on AT&T Galaxy Note 2 SGH-i317!
Yea but you still won't have lte
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hyelton said:
Yea but you still won't have lte
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Well yeah there's no LTE with T-Mobile anyway
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Yea but you still won't have lte
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Technically no T-Mo customer has LTE yet, until April or so I've been told.
Unless you can predict the future or something, then no one knows for sure.
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Well yeah there's no LTE with T-Mobile anyway
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LoL! I was getting ready to say that.
All I can do is keep my fingers crossed and hope T-Mo uses the same freq as AT&T's LTE...
Then again given the circumstances of T-Mobile shortly taking over MetroPCS for their LTE coverage, they may have a larger or wider band of LTE frequency ranges.
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I will apparently have T-Mo's 42MBPS HSPA+ as opposed to AT&T's 21MBPS HSPA+
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Then again, that was my whole intentions of getting an AT&T Note 2 as to T-Mo's Note 2, I've been told there's no LTE Support for the T-Mobile version, but with AT&T I'd have more likely of a chance at having LTE support, once it's available... I still don't to this day don't get why T-Mobile released a crippled down version knowing that they'd have LTE in the near future.
I just didn't know it wouldn't work right away straight outta the box.
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Technically no T-Mo customer has LTE yet, until April or so I've been told.
Unless you can predict the future or something, then no one knows for sure.LoL! I was getting ready to say that.
All I can do is keep my fingers crossed and hope T-Mo uses the same freq as AT&T's LTE...
Then again given the circumstances of T-Mobile shortly taking over MetroPCS for their LTE coverage, they may have a larger or wider band of LTE frequency ranges.
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I will apparently have T-Mo's 42MBPS HSPA+ as opposed to AT&T's 21MBPS HSPA+
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Then again, that was my whole intentions of getting an AT&T Note 2 as to T-Mo's Note 2, I've been told there's no LTE Support for the T-Mobile version, but with AT&T I'd have more likely of a chance at having LTE support, once it's available... I still don't to this day don't get why T-Mobile released a crippled down version knowing that they'd have LTE in the near future.
I just didn't know it wouldn't work right away straight outta the box.
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Have they specified when they would deploy the network? Even if they did they would start in few markets and by the time there is enough coverage the Note 3 will be out
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Have they specified when they would deploy the network? Even if they did they would start in few markets and by the time there is enough coverage the Note 3 will be out
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Nope they didn't specify anything with me just said the line "We'll have LTE in April" I'm going to the corperate office tomorrow or friday to get my micro sim and will ask them more about it then, if they know anything else. See if I need an lte micro sim or what and all that.
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T-Mobile’s Chief Technology Officer Neville Ray discussed his company’s LTE rollout last month at CES. T-Mobile has said it plans to launch LTE for 100 million pops by mid-year, with 200 million covered by the end of 2013. Las Vegas is expected to be T-Mobile’s first LTE city. T-Mobile operates GSM on 1900 MHz (PCS) in the US and puts HSPA (and LTE) on the AWS band (1.7/2.1 GHz).
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It says sometime between March 27th and April 3rd by the latest. What lte frequencies are AT&T's lte?
Unlocked at&t Note 2on t-mobile with 4g
I got an unlocked At&t Note 2 on T-mobile network with 4g im running Cleanrom S.E. 1.5 and everything works perfect. I had the same problem at 1st but i had a buddy change my Network to t-Mobile and it works fine im getting 10-12 Mbs download and 1.8 - 2.4 upload:cyclops:
T-Mobile will use band 4 LTE, AT&T uses band 4,13,17.
how did you guys get your g note II to tmobile anyways thats what im tring to do
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how did you guys get your g note II to tmobile anyways thats what im tring to do
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First you need to unlock it. Start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38134975
Keep in mind that you need to be on the 4.1.1 firmware in order for that unlock to work...
Just my 2¢®
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Well isnt that some useful info! Thanks for the unlock info I will be downgrading lol....Im with the guy above though did you have to flash a tmobile modem? Im running jedi rom for t889 on my i317 but was curious about flashing the modem and stuff.
What did you guys do to get tmobile 3g,4g and lte fully working on the i317? I have installed the jedi rom and all is working fine besides I have edge...So hopefully I can get a straight forward answer. My eyes are sore from reading.
And QPST is not working for me for QCN at all my phone is on com5 but when I go to get qcn says no phone connected....
i got tmobile in nyc with LTE.. im thinking about getting the LG Optimus G Pro.. will the phone work with LTE or 4G on tmobile?
Yes. LTE will work and HSPA+ on 1900 MHz, if available.
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i got tmobile in nyc with LTE.. im thinking about getting the LG Optimus G Pro.. will the phone work with LTE or 4G on tmobile?
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How are people unlocking these phones? Aren't they still under exclusivity with ATT?
I used this eBay classified post (not actually sold through eBay). It took a few minutes to get the unlock code.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?index=0&sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=290849160484
I should note that I owned the device out right and have never been an AT&T customer, so I don't think it was "illegal" to buy the unlock code.
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I used this eBay classified post (not actually sold through eBay). It took a few minutes to get the unlock code.
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ur in the wrong thread.. we're not talking about unlocking the phone.. we're talking about possible compatibility of the OG Pro to tmobile's LTE.. ur in the wrong thread.
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Yes. LTE will work and HSPA+ on 1900 MHz, if available.
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but are u sure that the phone will work on tmobile's LTE? i want to make sure that i dont get stuck with this phone that i'll only make calls on but no net.
Yes it does. I have unlocked the phone, per my last post, and used it on T-Mobile LTE. I got about 30 Mbps down and 22 Mbps up in Tempe, AZ.
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Yes it does. I have unlocked the phone, per my last post, and used it on T-Mobile LTE. I got about 30 Mbps down and 22 Mbps up in Tempe, AZ.
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Thats about what I get on my ATT note 2. I'll check when I use The OG Pro T-Mobile here in Phoenix...
I get the 4G icon in the status bar after I put in the correct settings for tmobile here in Severna park, Maryland. The speeds is extremely fast, much faster than what I was on before, and that was EDGE on my older phones. 4G for tmobile is supported in some areas, being in NYC i can't see how 4G is not supported, being in a big city setting.
Att G Pro on T-Mobile 4G
Have been using the "fast.t.t-mobile.com" in the APN with only EDGE but yesterday for the first time the "4G" popped up on one of the cell tower locations - Brownsville, Texas
I just purchased the ogp
I have read a lot of posts with using the now LTE of T-Mobile from an AT&T OGP. I will post tomorrow when I get to work. I have LTE near my job. I have also called T-Mobile to get the APN setting's.