THESE ARE THE STEP BY STEP THINGS I HAVE DONE TO MAKE MY SPRINT NOTE 2 SPH-L900 INTO A TRUE WORLD PHONE!!!!!
if this looks weird sorry its my first thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1959005 was the original thread but all my posts were cluttered and i just want to make one that shows the step by step of how i made my Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 2 SPH-L900 into a true CDMA/GSM world phone.
BASIC INFO ON WHAT I HAVE DONE:
1 ROOTED USING ODIN
2 SWITCH GSM MODULE OF N7100 (which will cause you to lose sprints 4G LTE)
3 TITANIUM BACKUP PRO
4 APN MANAGER PRO
CLICKING THANKS WOULD BE APPRECIATED HAHAHAH
EACH STEP FOR THE HARDWARE MOD HAS AN ATTACHED PICTURE
step 1 remove screws/remove sd card
step 2 i lined up the new module's sim and marked points for cutting later
step 3 remove back plate
step 4 remove the connection then remove old LTE and sd card module. you can just peel this off but it is attached with a 2 sided tape. it is pretty sticky i used a credit card to pry it off so there would not be any scratches and prevent bending the part.
step 5 install new module with sim adapter. ( i peeled off a piece of 2 sided take from the old module and used it to stick the new one on)
step 6 i cut the back plate using a dremel tool
step 7 you see that white circle with the "L1" right below the sd card hole, that actually will interfere with the new module so you have to cut some more off
step 8 this is how i cut the part off.
step 9 install back plate ( i had to fine tune the cuts with a nail file before installing the back plate perfectly. )
step 10 install back sim card and battery.
WITH THE TALK/TEXT AND DATA THIS IS WHAT I DID
If with in the USA you have to choose CDMA in you mobile network setting. doing this i have found that i am still able to connect to 3G and roam data and talk/text
when you use your simcard you have to swith to GSM/UMTS
I HAVE NOT TRIED IT WITH ATT OR TMOBILE well i lied i actually tried my international sim here in Washington dc and in new york but i would not recognize any of the networks it can roam on. maybe because its only att and tmobile that my sim would roam on.
I DONT CARE ABOUT ATT OR T-MOBILE I DID THIS MOD TO TURN MY NOTE 2 INTO TRUE A WORLD PHONE.
WARNING!!!!!!
You will lose sprints 4g connectivity (we all know that by now) but 3g will still work if you choose CDMA only in the network settings.
WARNING!!!!!!
What you need:
ROOTED NOTE 2
APN SETTINGS FOR THE NETWORK SIMCARD YOU"RE USING
Titanium Backup PRO
APN MANAGER PRO
both have to be pro versions!!!![/B]
Step 1: Download and install both apps
Step 2. Open Titanium Backup app then hit the “Backup/Restore” tab.
Step 3. Find “APN Manager PRO” and press and hold the icon.
Step 4. tap “Convert to system app”.
Step 5. Once converted, close Titanium Backup Pro and open APN Manager PRO, it might be changed to “ale.android.apnmanager…”
Step 7. You will need to insert the APN settings for your carrier. Sometimes, you may have to search a bit more to find all the necessary information, make sure you insert the correct MCC and MNC values.
Step 8. Once inserted, you can press “Swap APN” and choose the new APN and the Sprint APN so you can easily switch between the two APNs.
Step 9. Once you travel to another country, you can swap your SIM card out. Go to Mobile Network settings and chose GSM/UMTS
Step 10. Open up APN Manager PRO and simply hit “Swap APN”.
Step 11. If you used the correct APN values for the SIM you are using, you should be getting either 3G, G, H, H+ HSPA+, or 4G LTE (if you use 4G LTE SIM).
That is it!! now you have a legit world phone!!!!
i attached some screenshots.
if you find this helpful don't hesitate to click the Thanks Button
Aside from the hardware modifications, could you use the Note 2 as a gsm world phone using Cm10.1?
For loosing the Sprint 4G in wonder if you used a SIM card from an IPhone 5 and called in and had sprint tech support swap the iccid in the system could you restore sprint 4g.
UICC/ICCID is the SIM number. I have had to edit them before because the factory paired the wrong card number with the esn.
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Francisatrm,
Please confirm a few questions listed below here:
After your GSM SIM Mod for Tmobile USA.
Can you install Tmobile Note 2 (T889) Stock Rom? (Which version?)
Do you have to install N7100 International Note 2 Rom? (Which version?)
Can you pick up Tmobile LTE 4G / H+ / 3G?
What version of Android and what modem?
How is the signal or reception?
Any webstie you can recommend to purchase a N7100 GSM Module?
Sorry for all the questions but I just purchased a Sprint Note 2 (L900) and interested to do this GSM Mode for Tmobile or AT&T use.
Please provide some more details so I can better understand and prepare before performing this mod.
Thanks for all your steps-by-steps instructions.
You can't use a Sprint Note 2 on Tmobile or AT&T. It is unlocked to any GSM carrier outside of the US.
The Verizon Note 2 is fully unlocked. I've tried it successfully on Tmobile. You can't get Tmobile LTE on this version of the Note 2. You can get HSPA+ however.
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I'm from Costa Rica and this week bought one L900, I'll tell you how it goes with this modification. Here the network is hsdpa 850.
maybe someone looking for a sim module, I bought mine here: http://www.parts4repair.com/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-n7100-sim-holder-flex-cable/
which rom and firmware are you on
Would be perfect to add to the topic any good rom that already has modifications and works perfect.
I will try this ROM the other week when my note arrive to me: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2337204
dtkool said:
Francisatrm,
Please confirm a few questions listed below here:
After your GSM SIM Mod for Tmobile USA.
Can you install Tmobile Note 2 (T889) Stock Rom? (Which version?)
Do you have to install N7100 International Note 2 Rom? (Which version?)
Can you pick up Tmobile LTE 4G / H+ / 3G?
What version of Android and what modem?
How is the signal or reception?
Any webstie you can recommend to purchase a N7100 GSM Module?
Sorry for all the questions but I just purchased a Sprint Note 2 (L900) and interested to do this GSM Mode for Tmobile or AT&T use.
Please provide some more details so I can better understand and prepare before performing this mod.
Thanks for all your steps-by-steps instructions.
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+1... can we use straight talk or net10 etc.. any other pre paid gsm US carriers? ????
See my reply a few posts back. This includes all domestic MVNO such as those you mentioned.
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AlpineMan said:
See my reply a few posts back. This includes all domestic MVNO such as those you mentioned.
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Is there a way we can fully unlock our phones without asking sprint?
I can confirm this does not works
jonmorera said:
I can confirm this does not works
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Can u elaborate
Here it is in black and white. You can't use the Sprint Note 2 on AT&T, T-Mobile, Straight Talk, h2o, NET10, RedPocket, Simple Mobile, or any other US based GSM carrier or MVNO. You can use the Sprint Note 2 on Sprint's CDMA network and any GSM provider outside of the US.
The Verizon Note 2 can be used on Verizon's CDMA network and on ANY GSM carrier... including those in the US and outside the US.
I hope that clears it up for everyone.
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This did not work in Greece, Cosmote network. I think it's to do with Sprint though.
It seemed to get a connection until the firmware updated. MC2 radio was updated and then no connection.
Did you manually switch your phone to GSM mode? Did you install the appropriate APN settings? Did you try the SIM card on another GSM phone to make sure the SIM was fully provisioned and working?
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jonmorera said:
I can confirm this does not works
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as mentioned in parallel thread this might not work on a newer radio version and the workaround is to flash an older modem file
Sprint L900 GSM modification
AlpineMan said:
See my reply a few posts back. This includes all domestic MVNO such as those you mentioned.
Sent from my SPH-L900 using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2
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Hi, the modification is great ONLY for people who will be buying Spirnt or VZW L900 to use outside of US, but who will do that? And if the modification will not work with ATT or Tmobile, then what's the point doing the modification? Can anyone tell me? I have a Sprint L900.
Read and whole thread. Not really sure if you understood the point.
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mo221 said:
Hi, the modification is great ONLY for people who will be buying Spirnt or VZW L900 to use outside of US, but who will do that? And if the modification will not work with ATT or Tmobile, then what's the point doing the modification? Can anyone tell me? I have a Sprint L900.
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The mod is good for people who have Sprint and are going overseas and want to use their Sprint phone on a gsm cell network in another country.
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I am looking to purchase an AT&T Galaxy Note 2 and need the following question answered... I am aware of the unlock link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982 that uses the method of dialing the following keys *#197328640# but here is my concern... Does this method allow you to use a Verizon Sim as if you had purchased a Verizon Galaxy Note 2? In other words does it unlock the CDMA band also?
Thanks for any correct information...
The Adversary said:
I am looking to purchase an AT&T Galaxy Note 2 and need the following question answered... I am aware of the unlock link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982 that uses the method of dialing the following keys *#197328640# but here is my concern... Does this method allow you to use a Verizon Sim as if you had purchased a Verizon Galaxy Note 2? In other words does it unlock the CDMA band also?
Thanks for any correct information...
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If im correct verizon and at&t use completely different frequency bands.
Sumone please correct me if im wrong
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Until vzw goes to VoIP in the next few years the only thing the sim supports is 4g data. Because lte is a gsm based network, sim cards are needed. Nothing else in a Verizon phone used the sim so no you would not receive full service using a vzw sim. Not sure if you'd receive data or not but I'm betting no
Verizon uses CDMA for voice, and CDMA/LTE for data. Not only are the LTE frequencies incompatible, but CDMA is incompatible as well. So no, the Note 2 will not work AT ALL on Verizon.
Also to note, Verizon will only let you activate VERIZON BRANDED phones on their network. You can't buy unlocked phones and use them like a GSM carrier (AT&T, T-Mobile in the US) would. Sprint is the same way.
entropism said:
Verizon uses CDMA for voice, and CDMA/LTE for data. Not only are the LTE frequencies incompatible, but CDMA is incompatible as well. So no, the Note 2 will not work AT ALL on Verizon.
Also to note, Verizon will only let you activate VERIZON BRANDED phones on their network. You can't buy unlocked phones and use them like a GSM carrier (AT&T, T-Mobile in the US) would. Sprint is the same way.
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Ok, so if I purchased a Verizon Galaxy Note 2, and rooted it, I could then use AT&T and later if I finally want to switch over to Verizon, I could... If I am mistaken about this, please let me know. Because I am trying to get a Galaxy Note 2 that will work with both GSM carriers and also work with Verizon when/if I choose to switch.
No. Verizon and AT&T phones/networks are not compatible with each other at all.
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The Adversary said:
Because I am trying to get a Galaxy Note 2 that will work with both GSM carriers and also work with Verizon when/if I choose to switch.
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This does not exist on ANY Note 2 on earth. Possible with *SOME* other phones, but not any Samsungs, and definitely more trouble than it's worth. NONE will be LTE compatible though. 99% of the GSM compatible phones on Verizon are locked on only work internationally, and will not work AT ALL for the US.
entropism said:
This does not exist on ANY Note 2 on earth. Possible with *SOME* other phones, but not any Samsungs, and definitely more trouble than it's worth. NONE will be LTE compatible though. 99% of the GSM compatible phones on Verizon are locked on only work internationally, and will not work AT ALL for the US.
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I've been wondering about this. Can't the Verizon "international" phones be unlocked, then used with a US SIM?
entropism said:
This does not exist on ANY Note 2 on earth. Possible with *SOME* other phones, but not any Samsungs, and definitely more trouble than it's worth. NONE will be LTE compatible though. 99% of the GSM compatible phones on Verizon are locked on only work internationally, and will not work AT ALL for the US.
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"Yes. Verizon GN 2 on AT&T network. Phone is rooted. AT&T APN added with APN Manager Pro. Decent speeds too with just 2 bars. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2"
Just pulled this off of a different thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044449
Seems like the Verizon GN2 can do AT&T with data, as long as you rooted and adjust the APN file. If this is incorrect please let me and the rest of the form know how or why this is incorrect....
The Adversary said:
"Yes. Verizon GN 2 on AT&T network. Phone is rooted. AT&T APN added with APN Manager Pro. Decent speeds too with just 2 bars. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2"
Just pulled this off of a different thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044449
Seems like the Verizon GN2 can do AT&T with data, as long as you rooted and adjust the APN file. If this is incorrect please let me and the rest of the form know how or why this is incorrect....
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I already said data "could" work. That'd not the issue. Getting everything to work is what seems to be unlikely. Different frequencies for voice/text.
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Any new Verizon phones can work on any GSM HSPA+ network with some trickery or are unlocked out the box. Some phones work on At&T and T-mobile while others only work with carriers outside the U.S. YMMV.
http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/25/3405610/verizon-iphone-5-unlocked-open-access-fcc
A guy has it working on AT&T.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1905016&page=5
Just received a galaxy note 2 over seas in usa from china? it came from a site called aliexpress I have a family modile pack sim card and it receives and calls. but my data, 3g, & 4g do not show any signs of working. what are my steps to get my data and be able to surf the internet mobily again like i did with my samsung galaxy s1 from t-mobile.
also the galaxy note 2 i recieved says invalid IMEI
here is the info for it.
IMEI slot1 - unkown
IMEI SV slot 1 78
IMEI slot 2 - unknown
IMEI SV slot 2 78
model number -GT-N7102
ANDROID version - 4.1.9XXLIH
Kernel version [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT
BaseBand Version - N7102
build number -JRO03c N7102XXALIH
any help to make this compatible with USA walmart t-mobile access for internet would be great also.
extra info when searching for networks it shows 2g att and 2 g tmobile, if this help any one with my and possibly many others troubles.
You may have to call your provider to change your data plan to fit what the phone requires
PS:this phone will never work on T-Mobile's 3G or 4G network but it will work on 2G
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dirtbikerr450 said:
You may have to call your provider to change your data plan to fit what the phone requires
PS:this phone will never work on T-Mobile's 3G or 4G network but it will work on 2G
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any chance i could take the flash back up from a USA t-mobile galaxy note 2 version and back it up to the 7102 samsung galaxy note 2?
its fine if not i wont risk if no one knows this either.
alchybear said:
any chance i could take the flash back up from a USA t-mobile galaxy note 2 version and back it up to the 7102 samsung galaxy note 2?
its fine if not i wont risk if no one knows this either.
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No that wouldn't be fine!
The most likely cause of your issue is that your phone doesn't have an APN set up for your network. Doing this should at least get your data working.
However, as far as an aware, the N7102 does not support TMo's AWS bands which means at best you'll get EDGE and not 3G.
If we were talking about an international N7100, I'd also add a point about getting 3G on 1900MHz if TMo had refarmed the spectrum for 3G in your area, but since it is a Duo, I don't know if this supports 1900MHz.
Do a search for N7102 and you'll find an entire thread about the N7102 in the US.
Regards,
Dave
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Hey Y'all,
I've seen the other threads and I know that LTE works for AT&T but for the life of me, I cannot get it to select LTE
at all. I've tried the connections-->network mode menu and whenever I select LTE+WCDMA+GSM it always reverts
back to WCDMA+GSM the moment i back out of the menu. Also when using the *#2263# and I try and select it
via that way, I get bars but no data. Can anyone help me shed some light on this?
Is there another way to prioritize LTE? Do i need to flash a new kernel or modem?
Thanks guys!
Is lt available in your area?
mgbotoe said:
Is lt available in your area?
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Yea that's whats bugging me. I put the AT&T sim back into my GN II and it gets LTE easy. I'm still within the return period
I just dont know if I'm missing a step or if the phone is defective. But it gets T-Mobile LTE ( in what few places get it
where I'm at ). So I don't know
Did you flash the att radio?
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elesbb said:
Did you flash the att radio?
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No I did not. I just did the unlock method that was posted here. So forgive the noob question, but I would have to flash
the AT&T radio to get LTE? Or is this just a troubleshooting method you want me to try? I just thought I wouldn't have
to flash the AT&T radio since it supported the bands Out-the-box.
Infornography said:
No I did not. I just did the unlock method that was posted here. So forgive the noob question, but I would have to flash
the AT&T radio to get LTE? Or is this just a troubleshooting method you want me to try? I just thought I wouldn't have
to flash the AT&T radio since it supported the bands Out-the-box.
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Technically, you shouldn't have to. It supports 700 MHz LTE out of the box. The T-Mobile S4 is the "best" version because it supports both AT&T and T-Mobile bands out of the box. The AT&T S4 supports AT&T and T-Mobile LTE out of the box, but not T-Mobile HSPA+ (AWS) without a mod.
Product F(RED) said:
Technically, you shouldn't have to. It supports 700 MHz LTE out of the box. The T-Mobile S4 is the "best" version because it supports both AT&T and T-Mobile bands out of the box. The AT&T S4 supports AT&T and T-Mobile LTE out of the box, but not T-Mobile HSPA+ (AWS) without a mod.
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Yes but without the proper radio. How's it supposed to know what to connect to
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Product F(RED) said:
Technically, you shouldn't have to. It supports 700 MHz LTE out of the box. The T-Mobile S4 is the "best" version because it supports both AT&T and T-Mobile bands out of the box. The AT&T S4 supports AT&T and T-Mobile LTE out of the box, but not T-Mobile HSPA+ (AWS) without a mod.
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****. That's what I thought. Oh well. I'll do an exchange then at T-mobile. Hopefully it's just this phone. Thanks guys.
Infornography said:
No I did not. I just did the unlock method that was posted here. So forgive the noob question, but I would have to flash
the AT&T radio to get LTE? Or is this just a troubleshooting method you want me to try? I just thought I wouldn't have
to flash the AT&T radio since it supported the bands Out-the-box.
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It's more along the lines of a troubleshooting method. I believe I read another thread exactly like yours and the solution was to flash att radio. Think of it like a regular am/fm radio. All the hardware is there, but without something to control what stations it can play, how's it gonna know what to play?
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elesbb said:
Yes but without the proper radio. How's it supposed to know what to connect to
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The network is decided by the SIM card (the entire purpose of GSM). With an AT&T SIM, he should still be able to pick up T-Mobile LTE (AWS LTE is what T-Mobile uses and it's supported in all AT&T devices). My AT&T Note 2 gets T-Mobile LTE, just like my T-Mobile Note 2 does.
Also you can't cross-flash modems because the partition sizes are different; ROMs may be compatible (that's the case with the Note 2) but not the modem. If you flash another device's modem, you'll lose your IMEI (until you flash back the correct one) and your device will bootloop with no signal. From experience.
IGNORE THE GUY TELLING YOU TO FLASH THE AT&T RADIO. YOU'LL BRICK YOUR PHONE.
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I just remembered the reason. AT&T won't activate LTE on a non-AT&T phone (on their end on the computer) unless you lie to them and give them the IMEI of an AT&T device. 10000% sure. Fixed this for another guy with a T-Mobile Note 2 trying to use it on AT&T. I have one for you. You go on chat online and tell them you're not getting LTE. They ask you for an IMEI number of an AT&T LTE device (it doesn't have to be your S4's) and then they can activate LTE on their end. I happen to have an IMEI of an in-store HTC One on hand. I'll PM you.
Here's the thread where I helped the guy (last page): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953015
Product F(RED) said:
The network is decided by the SIM card (the entire purpose of GSM). With an AT&T SIM, he should still be able to pick up T-Mobile LTE (AWS LTE is what T-Mobile uses and it's supported in all AT&T devices). My AT&T Note 2 gets T-Mobile LTE, just like my T-Mobile Note 2 does.
Also you can't cross-flash modems because the partition sizes are different; ROMs may be compatible (that's the case with the Note 2) but not the modem. If you flash another device's modem, you'll lose your IMEI (until you flash back the correct one) and your device will bootloop with no signal. From experience.
IGNORE THE GUY TELLING YOU TO FLASH THE AT&T RADIO. YOU'LL BRICK YOUR PHONE.
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I just remembered the reason. AT&T won't activate LTE on a non-AT&T phone (on their end on the computer) unless you lie to them and give them the IMEI of an AT&T device. 10000% sure. Fixed this for another guy with a T-Mobile Note 2 trying to use it on AT&T. I have one for you. You go on chat online and tell them you're not getting LTE. They ask you for an IMEI number of an AT&T LTE device (it doesn't have to be your S4's) and then they can activate LTE on their end. I happen to have an IMEI of an in-store HTC One on hand. I'll PM you.
Here's the thread where I helped the guy (last page): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953015
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Thanks for all the help guys. I already have the GN-II's imei listed on my account however and with the LTE feature code on my account thanks to my buddy who is a rep at the att store. I'm gonna meet him in a few minutes to get another sim card just to give this another shot before i do an exchange at t-mobile seeing as t-mobile is more anal about doing exchanges unless they can physically verify in store what you're *****ing about.
Product F(RED) said:
The network is decided by the SIM card (the entire purpose of GSM). With an AT&T SIM, he should still be able to pick up T-Mobile LTE (AWS LTE is what T-Mobile uses and it's supported in all AT&T devices). My AT&T Note 2 gets T-Mobile LTE, just like my T-Mobile Note 2 does.
Also you can't cross-flash modems because the partition sizes are different; ROMs may be compatible (that's the case with the Note 2) but not the modem. If you flash another device's modem, you'll lose your IMEI (until you flash back the correct one) and your device will bootloop with no signal. From experience.
IGNORE THE GUY TELLING YOU TO FLASH THE AT&T RADIO. YOU'LL BRICK YOUR PHONE.
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I just remembered the reason. AT&T won't activate LTE on a non-AT&T phone (on their end on the computer) unless you lie to them and give them the IMEI of an AT&T device. 10000% sure. Fixed this for another guy with a T-Mobile Note 2 trying to use it on AT&T. I have one for you. You go on chat online and tell them you're not getting LTE. They ask you for an IMEI number of an AT&T LTE device (it doesn't have to be your S4's) and then they can activate LTE on their end. I happen to have an IMEI of an in-store HTC One on hand. I'll PM you.
Here's the thread where I helped the guy (last page): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953015
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You dont need to be so rude first of all. Secondly I never told him to do anything, i simply asked if he flashed the radio and told him it was a troubleshooting method. Meaning, research it before you do it. Just like anything else.
Secondly, others have gotten LTE on their T-Mobile devices without talking to ATT. I already stated i was using the top of my head for diagnosing and never did i tell him to do anything. And since i was going off the top of my head, i remember being able to flash ATT radios to the S3 and S2 of T-Mobile. Also, he has a T-MOBILE DEVICE wanting ATT LTE on it, not the other way around as you are thinking.. Any how, we are two very smart people, we need not argue with one another and telling the op to ignore someone. Thats just flat out rude. Especially since i never said "go flash the ATT radio" i simply asked a question.
To the OP,
Have you set up your APN configurations for ATT?
elesbb said:
You dont need to be so rude first of all. Secondly I never told him to do anything, i simply asked if he flashed the radio and told him it was a troubleshooting method. Meaning, research it before you do it. Just like anything else.
Secondly, others have gotten LTE on their T-Mobile devices without talking to ATT. I already stated i was using the top of my head for diagnosing and never did i tell him to do anything. And since i was going off the top of my head, i remember being able to flash ATT radios to the S3 and S2 of T-Mobile. Also, he has a T-MOBILE DEVICE wanting ATT LTE on it, not the other way around as you are thinking.. Any how, we are two very smart people, we need not argue with one another and telling the op to ignore someone. Thats just flat out rude. Especially since i never said "go flash the ATT radio" i simply asked a question.
To the OP,
Have you set up your APN configurations for ATT?
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I'm sorry if I came off as rude to you; I was merely trying to tell him to not cross-flash S4 modems as it can brick the device; you have to be careful what you tell people to do if they're coming to you for help. It's not like with the S2. I correctly said he has a T-Mobile device and wants AT&T LTE on it, and as I said before, I've fixed the issue with someone who was in the same situation with a T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2. Like I stated, the phone itself is capable of 700 MHz LTE, which is what AT&T uses. You don't have to flash any modems. It should just work. The fix is above in the last paragraph.
Supported frequencies: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SGH-M919ZWATMB-specs
Sorry guys but I just switched sims and confirmed I have an lte imei and feature on my acct but no dice.
Infornography said:
Sorry guys but I just switched sims and confirmed I have an lte imei and feature on my acct but no dice.
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Did you try changing APN configurations?
Update: I switched the phone, did the unlock process again and....it still refuses to select LTE. I dunno. At this point I'm at a loss and thinking that it might have something to do with the unlock process itself. I might just do one more exchange and pay for the unlock. Can someone who has AT&T LTE on their S 4 do me a favor and post their APN settings so I can compare just to be absolutely sure it's correct?
I have a T-Mobile s4 that I put my AT&T SIM card in out of my AT&T galaxy note 2 and lte works fine. My issue is, I have random losses of network signal then it just comes back moments later while using the T-Mobile s4 with my AT&T SIM card. I used the unlock method posted in the T-Mobile s4 thread, rooted and flashed the Jedi Rom from the T-Mobile s4 thread. Can anyone shed some light on this issue?
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Is this compatible with the T-Mobile LTE? They are much cheaper than the T-Mobile version and I know how to unlock the sim card slot also.
http://swappa.com/buy/samsung-galaxy-note-2-att/us
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lowridincrew said:
Is this compatible with the T-Mobile LTE? They are much cheaper than the T-Mobile version and I know how to unlock the sim card slot also.
http://swappa.com/buy/samsung-galaxy-note-2-att/us
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I have an ATT Note II running on TMobile. I had to go into a hidden menu to enable the correct radios for TMobiles networks. Seems to work fine with the stock ATT Rom.
However, I switched to Cyanogen, and my service was instantly broken. I'm still not sure exactly what caused this. I'll let you know if I figure anything more out.
I also bought an S4 before I got my note2 it was an ATT variant had to unlock it to use tmobile. Afterwards I had to enable AWS to get 4g even. Might be something to look into. Might be the hidden menu the person above me mentioned, Google enable aws on note2 att version or model number see what you get.
Any att note 2 on tmobile Service will prove to you in a short amount time that its a headache cause the same quality of 4g or Lte signal at any same given time or spot when compared to a actual t889 model is weaker then a t889.
Yes it works but trust me ive used 5 att notes...on tmobile ....the signal drops it goes 4g edge lte edge all the while with a t889 comparing them side by side at same time ...it just has a lot to do with how a tmobile t889 is fine tuned for there frequencys .
Even if u enable the aws bands on att Note 2 its still not as strong as using a carrier branded Note 2
Im sure some who read this will agree and know what I mean.
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lojak29 said:
Any att note 2 on tmobile Service will prove to you in a short amount time that its a headache cause the same quality of 4g or Lte signal at any same given time or spot when compared to a actual t889 model is weaker then a t889.
Yes it works but trust me ive used 5 att notes...on tmobile ....the signal drops it goes 4g edge lte edge all the while with a t889 comparing them side by side at same time ...it just has a lot to do with how a tmobile t889 is fine tuned for there frequencys .
Even if u enable the aws bands on att Note 2 its still not as strong as using a carrier branded Note 2
Im sure some who read this will agree and know what I mean.
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I had the verizon model first and although i would get data it was nothing like the T889 i have now .
I think I'll stop being cheap and add the extra $60 and get the T-Mobile version
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ibfromoakcali said:
I have an ATT Note II running on TMobile. I had to go into a hidden menu to enable the correct radios for TMobiles networks. Seems to work fine with the stock ATT Rom.
However, I switched to Cyanogen, and my service was instantly broken. I'm still not sure exactly what caused this. I'll let you know if I figure anything more out.
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How did you switch the radio one?
Sorry for silly question,
I travel international sometimes so I like to have GSM phone.
Verizon was/is CDMA provider. What about the Verizon Note 4 now? Thinking of moving from ATT to Verizon ...
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It has 3 options:
1. Global
2. Cdma/lte
3.gsm/utms
It means 1 and 3 have no LTE?
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sweetboy02125 said:
It means 1 and 3 have no LTE?
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It's factory unlocked out of the box you can use it anywhere you want as long as it's GSM and CDMA on Verizon.
Just make sure whatever country you visit you have the internet APN settings.
You will have LTE if carrier is using I think bands 13,4 for LTE I don't know the whole list which Note4 VZW supports.
one year ago I had the galaxy s4 I was in Poland and was using it on Orange PL I would get Hspa/HSPA+ max speed I saw was about 16 mbps in a city.
When I first got it it was on global and 4g was either limited or I didn't have anything I can't remember. So yea I think 1 and 3 mean no lte not entirely sure though
I'm not entirely sure either but while on Global my note 4 shows 4G/LTE in the status bar.