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[SGH-T989] Samsung Hercules AWS 1700/2100 also offered by Rogers Canada

it's being advertised as Samsung Galaxy S II LTE smartphone
http://www.rogerslte.com/new-lte-devices/smartphone-and-tablet#htctablet
while the Telus version is named 4G Samsung Galaxy S II X which in fact they are both the same phone Samsung Galaxy S II Hercules, or better known as SGH-T989, previously covered in this article http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264874
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Spec as per Roger's site:
- AWS for connectivity on the Rogers LTE network
- Tri-band HSPA+/Quad-band EDGE for connectivity on the Rogers 4G HSPA+ network and international roaming
- Dual-core 1.5 GHz processor
- 4.5” WVGA Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen (480x800)
- Android 2.3 operating system
- 1GB RAM; 16GB internal memory
- 8MP rear camera with flash, 2MP front facing camera
- $199.99 with a 3-year hardware discount agreement ($649.99 No-term)

AllGamer said:
it's being advertised as Samsung Galaxy S II LTE smartphone
http://www.rogerslte.com/new-lte-devices/smartphone-and-tablet#htctablet
while the Telus version is named 4G Samsung Galaxy S II X which in fact they are both the same phone Samsung Galaxy S II Hercules, or better known as SGH-T989, previously covered in this article http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1264874
Spec as per Roger's site:
- AWS for connectivity on the Rogers LTE network
- Tri-band HSPA+/Quad-band EDGE for connectivity on the Rogers 4G HSPA+ network and international roaming
- Dual-core 1.5 GHz processor
- 4.5” WVGA Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen (480x800)
- Android 2.3 operating system
- 1GB RAM; 16GB internal memory
- 8MP rear camera with flash, 2MP front facing camera
- $199.99 with a 3-year hardware discount agreement ($649.99 No-term)
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If I buy this is there any way to sim unlock it?

The only problem is that this phone probably doesn't support HSPA 1700 band, so can't be used on T-Mobile, Mobilicity, Wind.
Althought it uses AWS, but that's LTE AWS, not HSPA AWS, not the same AWS that T-Mobile/Mobilicity/Wind uses.

and we found out the signal used it's actually different the normal AWS band was 800, and LTE was using the normal AWS bands

AllGamer said:
and we found out the signal used it's actually different the normal AWS band was 800, and LTE was using the normal AWS bands
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Any idea on how to unlock the SGS2 LTE from Rogers? Is it sim unlockable?
Is it the same as At&T SGS2? or more like the T-mobile SGS2?

as mentioned earlier it's the same Hercules design, just using a different radio
so, yes you can get it SIM unlocked

My understanding is that this phone has:
GSM: quad band
WCDMA: 900, 1900, 2100, (no 1700)
LTE: 800 (AWS)
So it means it can't be used on T-Mobile. Am I right?

get the Telus or Tmobile version if you want to use it on Mobilicity, WIND or the quebec one... forgot name

AllGamer said:
get the Telus or Tmobile version if you want to use it on Mobilicity, WIND or the quebec one... forgot name
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Videotron in Quebec!
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LOL thanks yeah, that's the one i was trying to name

Haha, just goes to show how big a competitor they are to Wind and Mobilicity..

this is the best news for all T-MOBILE customers ever.

soon we won't have to go through all the nonsense, not having the right bands for our phones.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/23/t-mobile-lost-more-customers-in-q4-will-launch-lte-in-2013-with/

Never thought I'd see the day I would actually be able to use my Nokia E63 on 3G bands...its only 5 years late lol.
Now I'm a bit confused...if they use the AWS band for LTE, what about our phones that use AWS for HSPA+?

Our phone doesn't support att's lte but it does support 1900mhz 3g/4g
Newer Tmo phones will have lte most likely
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zander21510 said:
Never thought I'd see the day I would actually be able to use my Nokia E63 on 3G bands...its only 5 years late lol.
Now I'm a bit confused...if they use the AWS band for LTE, what about our phones that use AWS for HSPA+?
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The phones will probably use multiple bands at the same time ... hspa+ on one and LTE on another. Right now our SGS2 gets dual band hspa+

Cool deal. Although the best news ever for me, as a T-mobile customer, would be something along the lines of "Dear Loyal 10 year T-mobile customer, we are proud to inform you that your bill will be FREE forever, thank you for your continued loyalty."

I was thinking that T-Mobile have a sharing agreement with Sprint with in regards to LTE. I'm liking this plan much better with finally joining other 3G phones. I'm probably going to pick up an old 3 unlocked phone as a back up now in the near future.
Sent from my Galaxy SII

guys... you do know that LTE data packets are not the same as 3G data right?
so even if they are on 1900 radio frequency it does not mean they can get 3G 1900 on LTE 1900 and vice versa
the guy that wrote that piece of engadget was totally wrong in assuming that

yeah...I've owned a few phones, my E63 never received 3G under Tmo, it was a UMTS 850 / 1900 device, it worked with AT&T just fine. My N1 and NS were HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100; both supposedly only compatible with T-Mo's AWS. And our t989 is HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100...working with both Tmo and ATT's 3g UMTS/HSDPA/HSPA+.
LTE is a completely different technology by my understanding...if they use the AWS band for LTE...phones like the Nexus S and One would cease to work on 3g, correct?

zander21510 said:
LTE is a completely different technology by my understanding...if they use the AWS band for LTE...phones like the Nexus S and One would cease to work on 3g, correct?
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using your assumption
if they use AWS band 1700 + 2100 for LTE like they are doing in Canada (Rogers, Bell, Telus) then yes, it will mean AWS phones made for HSPA 1700 / 2100 will not work on those 3 networks
because the technology is different, and thus data packets are different, even if they are on the same radio frequency
luckily in the case of the SGH-i727 counter part of our phone, is enough to flash it with the correct modem to get HSPA AWS instead of LTE AWS
however the case with the 1900 LTE frequency, does not enable current 1900 HSPA phones to work on LTE

This is a double edged sword. It will draw 10's of thousands, if not 100's of thousands of iPhones users to T-Mo with the promise of cheaper plans. Then they will congest the network, T-Mo will raise prices to increase bandwidth and we all loose out.

Don't our T989's have LTE ready to go (for the most part)? I am trying to upload a screenshot but xda is saying it has an improper file extension... *#2263#
Angstig gepost van mijn Galaxy SII

Yes! Now i will be able to purchase and use international phones. Great news!
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App

gallaxxeess said:
This is a double edged sword. It will draw 10's of thousands, if not 100's of thousands of iPhones users to T-Mo with the promise of cheaper plans. Then they will congest the network, T-Mo will raise prices to increase bandwidth and we all loose out.
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but if it means I can download faster than 2mbs consistently and our 3g will be compatible with the rest of the world.... awesome

hompsar said:
Don't our T989's have LTE ready to go (for the most part)? I am trying to upload a screenshot but xda is saying it has an improper file extension... *#2263#
Angstig gepost van mijn Galaxy SII
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no LTE is only build in on the i727 our T989 is missing the LTE chip, the i727 can run AWS when flashed with a proper Tmo radio
ugotproblemz said:
Yes! Now i will be able to purchase and use international phones. Great news!
Sent from my SGH-T989 using XDA App
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no, world phones are not compatible unless they have AWS 1700
jessejames111981 said:
but if it means I can download faster than 2mbs consistently and our 3g will be compatible with the rest of the world.... awesome
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there will be no iPhones in Tmo until they release an AWS 1700 version of it, if ever

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Sorry, but that LTE menu is false hope. It's been researched.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1417095

How to get hspa+ on my new Gnex

I just got my galaxy nexus today from Google. I inserted the at&t sim card that has been in my iPhone 3gs since I got it 3 years ago. The phone is working fine but HSDPA:9 is shown under "mobile network type" in settings. Do I need to do something to enable hspa+? Thanks!
Kirk
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA

Worry not. If your provider supports hspa+, and you have the 'h' icon, you have it. If you need to make sure just download and do a speed test.

no just put the sim card in and it'll work.
go to settings -> about phone -> status
it should say HSPA/HSDPA or some sort.

If you still have any doubts, just get a new SIM card.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP

theking_13 said:
If you still have any doubts, just get a new SIM card.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus running AOKP
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That is true. If you have a really OLD SIM card, it may not recognize the technology. So it's best to keep your SIM card up to date as well.

Kirkff said:
I just got my galaxy nexus today from Google. I inserted the at&t sim card that has been in my iPhone 3gs since I got it 3 years ago. The phone is working fine but HSDPA:9 is shown under "mobile network type" in settings. Do I need to do something to enable hspa+? Thanks!
Kirk
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Have not been able to figure it out, I've been on HSDPA:9 since I got mine.
UNKNOWN = 0;
GPRS = 1;
EDGE = 2;
UMTS = 3;
1xRTT = 6
EVDO_0 = 7
EVDO_A = 8
HSDPA = 9
HSUPA = 10
HSPA = 11
LTE = 13
HSPAP = 15
On average I've seen 6-8mb down, 2-4mb up on HSDPA:9... so I wonder it HSPAP would show faster... "supposedly" I'm in an HSPA+ area here in NJ, but my signal strength on HSDPA:9 is -93db.
Here's my Speedtest on showing HSDPA:9:
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thepawn said:
Have not been able to figure it out, I've been on HSDPA:9 since I got mine.
UNKNOWN = 0;
GPRS = 1;
EDGE = 2;
UMTS = 3;
1xRTT = 6
EVDO_0 = 7
EVDO_A = 8
HSDPA = 9
HSUPA = 10
HSPA = 11
LTE = 13
HSPAP = 15
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Had no idea about those numbers but VERY good to know. I saw HSPAP:15 on my About Phone once and it was very interesting, I obtained speeds of ~10.6Mb ish.

Try calling AT&T and asking them about what data plan you are on. Also u might need to register your IMEI number with your provider

eliasgkphoto said:
Try calling AT&T and asking them about what data plan you are on. Also u might need to register your IMEI number with your provider
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644454
I remembered reading this thread the other day :/
HSDPA:9 should be fine though. @OP: What are your speeds via Speedtest?

zephiK said:
Had no idea about those numbers but VERY good to know. I saw HSPAP:15 on my About Phone once and it was very interesting, I obtained speeds of ~10.6Mb ish.
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Yeah, they're the category numbers in the include file of the android source, the number itself has nothing to do with the bandwidth size, its just a network-type category.

Thanks for the replies. I had to go to the AT&T store so they could update my data profile since my 3gs didn't have HSPA+ capabilities. The CSR changed my data profile and then since the IMEI for the Galaxy Nexus didn't show up in their system, he input one for the Atrix since it is an Android that does have HSPA+ capabilities. I haven't noticed much of a change yet but then I haven't had much time to mess with it. I might try making some APN's and what happens. BTW, I was able to keep my unlimited data!!
Kirk

I just swapped my SIM at the tmobile store and now getting HSPAP:15
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

My connection seems to swtich from 3G to H a lot. A second ago it was HSPAP:15, then went to UMTS:3. I find this rather irritating. My speeds have been subpar, not to mention how long it takes to actually connect to the wide world of the intrawebs.

Kirkff said:
I just got my galaxy nexus today from Google. I inserted the at&t sim card that has been in my iPhone 3gs since I got it 3 years ago. The phone is working fine but HSDPA:9 is shown under "mobile network type" in settings. Do I need to do something to enable hspa+? Thanks!
Kirk
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA
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You can try rooting it and then flash custom ROM like LiquidSmooth ICS and then flash Franco Kernel #175 and try different Radio Baseband.
Some say after flashing the UGLA4 radio baseband, they managed to see HSPAP:15 which is HSPA Plus (HSPA+).

NO, HSPA+ is just a network mode, enbaling faster internet speeds, call data, etc. it is automattically enabled, and if your iPhone had HSPA+, or anything better than 3G, then you'll get HSPA+ in that phone, aswell

[Q] VERIZON NOTE 4 working in Europe or no?

Hi guys
I have an opportunity to buy a VERIZON NOTE 4 from USA,but since I'm from Europe I'm wondering if it will work with no problems in Europe (including 4G) and is it unlocked?
Thank you in advance

Where do you live in Europe?
my home country uses 1800 mhz for LTE and Verizon note does not have that.
However you should be be getting HSPA+ pretty much everywhere.

I live in MACEDONIA and I'm on ONE mobile carrier.

juno106 said:
I live in MACEDONIA and I'm on ONE mobile carrier.
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Yep same like Poland 1800mhz for LTE from what I am reading you will get HSPA+ but prob not LTE.

If it's not the development edition BL is not unlocked and Sim does not come unlocked normally, but it's possible it may have been unlocked.
I would say if it's not the Dev. Edition you are making a $700 gamble because as of now we don't even have root on retail version.

xxxtncxxx said:
If it's not the development edition BL is not unlocked and Sim does not come unlocked normally, but it's possible it may have been unlocked.
I would say if it's not the Dev. Edition you are making a $700 gamble because as of now we don't even have root on retail version.
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you mean Dev Edition is not unlocked? it should be.
Retail edition is factory unlocked any sim will work,should be same with dev ed.

So WILL 4G LTE ,WORK HERE IN EUROPE OR NO? You are confusing me a bit.I really don't know what is that HSPA+ !!!
Or maybe I should buy T-Mobile NOTE 4?

juno106 said:
So WILL 4G LTE ,WORK HERE IN EUROPE OR NO? You are confusing me a bit.I really don't know what is that HSPA+ !!!
Or maybe I should buy T-Mobile NOTE 4?
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No it wont also tmobile usa wont give you 4G.
Hspa+ is faster then 3G but slower then 4G LTE.
You will get edge and hspa+ and maybe 3G.
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I just talked to my mobile operator ONE here in Macedonia and they confirmed that their 4G frequencies are BEND 3- 1800mhz mostly and only their base uses BEND 20-800mz.
They said that T MOBILEs NOTE 4 LTE 4G will be compatible with their frequencies.
Here are USA TMOBILE's NOTE 4 frequencies ,copied from their website:
International:
Quad Band GSM; LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17; UMTS: Band I (2100), Band II (1900), Band IV (1700/2100), Band V (850)
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and the is from VERIZON's NOTE 4:
Network: LTE Band 13/4 (700/1700 MHz), CDMA/1xEVDO Rev. A (800/1900 MHz); Global Network: EDGE/GSM (850/900/1800/1900), HSPA/UMTS(850/900/1900/2100)
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SO IS "T-MOBILE'S NOTE 4" LTE/4G ,COMPATIBLE WITH 1800MHZ ON MY MACEDONIAN CARRIER, OR IT IS SAME AS VERIZONS NOTE 4 LTE/4G AND THEY ARE BOTH NOT COMPATIBLE HERE IN EUROPE????
Thank you again,but I'm confused

Thank you PATT2K for your reply,but T-MOBILE's NOTE 4 LTE supports BAND 3 which is 1800MHZ,and that the frequency that my carrier ONE uses here in Macedonia?Or that is not 4G????This is pic of the back cover for T-MOBILE's NOTE 4 that I found .Look at OTHER LTE frequencies....BAND 3-1800MHZ
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juno106 said:
Thank you PATT2K for your reply,but T-MOBILE's NOTE 4 LTE supports BAND 3 which is 1800MHZ,and that the frequency that my carrier ONE uses here in Macedonia?Or that is not 4G????This is pic of the back cover for T-MOBILE's NOTE 4 that I found .Look at OTHER LTE frequencies....BAND 3-1800MHZ
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Hmm I am not sure exactly 100% you should ask someone in T-Mobile Forums.

patt2k said:
No it wont also tmobile usa wont give you 4G.
Hspa+ is faster then 3G but slower then 4G LTE.
You will get edge and hspa+ and maybe 3G.
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It seems that you are right.I just received a message on Facebook from T-MOBILE saying that they DON'T SUPPORT LTE on BAND 3-1800MHZ ,so I guess It won't work here in Europe.
This is what they wrote to me:
"Thanks for reaching out! Our version of the Note 4 doesn't have band 3: https://support.t-mobile.com/community/phones-tablets-devices/android/samsung-galaxy-note-4 *SL"
It seems that it is the same whether I buy it from Verizon or Tmobile!But are you sure that at least Verizons NOTE 4 HSPA+ and 3G will work here in Macedonia?
My carrier is ONE and it works on GSM 900/1800mhz ...... 3G 1900/2100 and 4G 1800mhz !!!!!!!
http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html

T-Mobile changed their mind now...hahahaha.Now they sent me new mesage ,after I sent them pic with specs of their NOTE 4 ,saying they appologize and that their version supports BAND 3 1800MHZ.......hahaha

Like i said you will get hspa+
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ATT sends software update to get 5G!!!!!!

Wow, just got update 20S that supercharged my AT&T LG V30 H931 to get blazing fast 5G internet speed!!!!! WOW
AT&T never amazes me to dupe the masses one again! lol
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And not just regular 5G, but 5G E!
MicroMod777 said:
Wow, just got update that supercharged my AT&T LG V30 H931 to get blazing fast 5G internet speed!!!!! WOW
AT&T never amazes me to dupe the masses one again! lol
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ChazzMatt said:
And not just regular 5G, but 5G E!
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LOL. That's super duper 5G EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! LOL

OMG 5GE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AT&T and lg is so good that they sent the 5G hardware with the OTA too.
Wow AT&T is the best..... At fooling people

tech_infinity said:
OMG 5GE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AT&T and lg is so good that they sent the 5G hardware with the OTA too.
Wow AT&T is the best..... At fooling people
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My us998 is only 4G LTE Wish i could get 5g with a software update.

TMobile also use 4g logo for 3g umts ?

Maybe one of the devs could create a mod with a 5G status bar icon. That way we could all have 5G in a flash :cyclops:

Alibaba0101 said:
My us998 is only 4G LTE Wish i could get 5g with a software update.
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They are liying wtf bro -_-

Alibaba0101 said:
My us998 is only 4G LTE Wish i could get 5g with a software update.
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I assume you are being sarcastic? Because the doesn't happen. AT&T is lying again -- just like years ago they lied about 3G HSPA being "4G".
That's why in U.S., you'll see "4G" for HSPA and "4G LTE" for actual 4G. That's why I change my build prop to one of the Canadian carriers so I see "H" and "LTE" in my status bar.
But, hey worked before and stupid people believed it... Might as well try it again. This time they got sued.
https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/22/18511660/att-sprint-5ge-false-advertising-lawsuit-settlement

ChazzMatt said:
I assume you are being sarcastic? Because the doesn't happen. AT&T is lying again -- just like years ago they lied about 3G HSPA being "4G".
That's why in U.S., you'll see "4G" for HSPA and "4G LTE" for actual 4G. That's why I change my build prop to one of the Canadian carriers so I see "H" and "LTE" in my status bar.
But, hey worked before and stupid people believed it... Might as well try it again. This time they got sued.
https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/22/18511660/att-sprint-5ge-false-advertising-lawsuit-settlement
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Whats the canadian build.prop for just LTE? I know NAO is US998 ATT is att 4g Lte VZW is verizons ETC.....

lingo2012 said:
Whats the canadian build.prop for just LTE? I know NAO is US998 ATT is att 4g Lte VZW is verizons ETC.....
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78983612&postcount=26

ChazzMatt said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78983612&postcount=26
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Thank you!