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hi guys
i did buy an htc one x quad core 32 gb version , it s my first unlocked smart phone ( sorry i was pretty late to buy one ) , i need to know , is there any way to get 3g or faster speed, on my new phone ? , there is like 20 questions smilar to mine , but there is not an actual answer...if there is one , i couldnt fint sorry , could u guys please help me to find best way to get 3g or faster ?
note : sorry for poor english
living in USA
lamerim said:
hi guys
i did buy an htc one x quad core 32 gb version , it s my first unlocked smart phone ( sorry i was pretty late to buy one ) , i need to know , is there any way to get 3g or faster speed, on my new phone ? , there is like 20 questions smilar to mine , but there is not an actual answer...if there is one , i couldnt fint sorry , could u guys please help me to find best way to get 3g or faster ?
note : sorry for poor english
living in USA
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What carrier are you on? If it's AT&T, what plan are you on? If it's T-Mobile you're screwed because the One X doesn't support their AWS bands and you'll only get EDGE (2G) speeds.
BarryH_GEG said:
What carrier are you on? If it's AT&T, what plan are you on? If it's T-Mobile you're screwed because the One X doesn't support their AWS bands and you'll only get EDGE (2G) speeds.
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i was using virgin mobile prepaid phone , so it s gonna be new careers , i ve heard and read some forum posts that i can use with straight talk sim card which is so cheap and it does makes sense to me.. how is that possible or can i use with straight talk sim card ? thanks for replying.
ok guys , here is answer ,
i bought the net10 simcard , even you dont need to wait to shipped it to you , just stop by a bestbuy/ bestbuy mobile , buy a net10 simcard , bestbuy gonna activate it for you , it s all good to gooo ,$50 bucks for unlimited everything dudes!! i got it , make it work and enjoyin my hox international 32 gb white love it so far..
I used this and it is splendid! I have posted somewhere there my results.. forgot which page.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1568959
Hope it works for you too!
I recently upgraded to the iPhone 5 on AT&T and am not happy with the small screen size after coming from a GNex. Thinking about getting a GN2, like the phablet idea since I really don't talk much on my cell. I know I can wait until next week to get the 4G LTE AT&T version at full price($649) or I could buy the unlocked international version without LTE. I don't live in an area that has LTE or will get LTE soon. What do you guys think about my buying the GN2 from Tmobile at their no-contract price($649), unlocking via ebay to use on AT&T? This way seems easier to return in case I change my mind(considering the Nexus 4 and 10 for the same price) than buying online, plus the resale should be better right? Will the TMobile version work with AT&T LTE(if I move in the future)?
Thanks
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I recently upgraded to the iPhone 5 on AT&T and am not happy with the small screen size after coming from a GNex. Thinking about getting a GN2, like the phablet idea since I really don't talk much on my cell. I know I can wait until next week to get the 4G LTE AT&T version at full price($649) or I could buy the unlocked international version without LTE. I don't live in an area that has LTE or will get LTE soon. What do you guys think about my buying the GN2 from Tmobile at their no-contract price($649), unlocking via ebay to use on AT&T? This way seems easier to return in case I change my mind(considering the Nexus 4 and 10 for the same price) than buying online, plus the resale should be better right? Will the TMobile version work with AT&T LTE(if I move in the future)?
Thanks
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It wont work with LTE since it doesn't have that band. If you intend to use AT&T I would just wait it out honestly.
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wait it out, get the AT&T version, U will want LTE when it comes to your city and AT&T is expanding quite often
Actually the T-Mobile Note II does support LTE on the 1700/2100 bands. It's just not enabled right now. I agree with the others, wait out the AT&T verson.
...and I can't get the LTE to work on my unlocked TMOB
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hull22 said:
I recently upgraded to the iPhone 5 on AT&T and am not happy with the small screen size after coming from a GNex. Thinking about getting a GN2, like the phablet idea since I really don't talk much on my cell. I know I can wait until next week to get the 4G LTE AT&T version at full price($649) or I could buy the unlocked international version without LTE. I don't live in an area that has LTE or will get LTE soon. What do you guys think about my buying the GN2 from Tmobile at their no-contract price($649), unlocking via ebay to use on AT&T? This way seems easier to return in case I change my mind(considering the Nexus 4 and 10 for the same price) than buying online, plus the resale should be better right? Will the TMobile version work with AT&T LTE(if I move in the future)?
Thanks
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So, wait... You're planning to spend $650 on the AT&T Note 2, and you don't have LTE in your area, nor is it planned any time soon? If LTE isn't an issue for you, and you're in a position where you're going to be forced to pay full price anyway, why not just buy the international unlocked N7100 instead? It's available for less than $650 now if you shop around, and on top of that, you'll benefit from better development support, and you won't be missing features.
i'm having this same problem!!!! i have a 2 year plan with ATT. i don't get LTE in my area, should i just buy the unlocked n7100 right now off amazon? how do i activate it with ATT? idk wtf to do! i'm worried i'll get real slow data on it in my area
It's being released this week. Just wait. At least that way you'll have the AT&T LTE bands available if needed. You can always unlock the AT&T GN2.
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So, wait... You're planning to spend $650 on the AT&T Note 2, and you don't have LTE in your area, nor is it planned any time soon? If LTE isn't an issue for you, and you're in a position where you're going to be forced to pay full price anyway, why not just buy the international unlocked N7100 instead? It's available for less than $650 now if you shop around, and on top of that, you'll benefit from better development support, and you won't be missing features.
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I went ahead and purchased the N7100 from Newegg for $589. Thanks
hull22 said:
I went ahead and purchased the N7100 from Newegg for $589. Thanks
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umm...where do you see that? I see its 679 for the note 2 and 649 for the note 1....
What is the model number of Note 2 that will have ATT LTE bands?
Mj23foreva said:
umm...where do you see that? I see its 679 for the note 2 and 649 for the note 1....
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There was a coupon code that's now expired
There are many T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2's on craigslist in my area for around $500. Does anyone know if these will work on AT&T at all? I know the LTE won't work but just wondering if they're unlocked or stuck on T-Mobile only?
play2lose said:
There are many T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2's on craigslist in my area for around $500. Does anyone know if these will work on AT&T at all? I know the LTE won't work but just wondering if they're unlocked or stuck on T-Mobile only?
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If you flash a att modem and change the apns it should be good to go...?...That's what many people were doing with the att galaxy note 1 for people on t-mobile in our threads(att samsung galaxy note 1)
wish777 said:
If you flash a att modem and change the apns it should be good to go...?...That's what many people were doing with the att galaxy note 1 for people on t-mobile in our threads(att samsung galaxy note 1)
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Hmmm, sounds dangerous lol. Will probably just try the APN change and if that doesn't work then do the $25 online unlock
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If you flash a att modem and change the apns it should be good to go...?...That's what many people were doing with the att galaxy note 1 for people on t-mobile in our threads(att samsung galaxy note 1)
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The most stupid comment i had read in a while. Dont flash different carrier modems if you do not want to brick your phone. Great advice you give to users ropqir.
Unlock the T-Mobile Note 2 and you will get HSPA on AT&T's network.
No Flashing required.
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The most stupid comment i had read in a while. Dont flash different carrier modems if you do not want to brick your phone. Great advice you give to users ropqir.
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You apparently don't know anything about flashing..So if you were educated you would know that it does work and in fact confirmed method to work on other (t-mobile) carriers..
Flashing a different rom will cause bricking not modems. Learn to research..This is all in AT&T section..
At the time t-mobile didn't have the galaxy note so people bought the att version and flashed the modems and changed the apn to make it work on there network...Now that you want a t-mobile device to work on AT&T its the same process just use the att modem and att apns...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1972620
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679722
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1913691
lazarat said:
The most stupid comment i had read in a while. Dont flash different carrier modems if you do not want to brick your phone. Great advice you give to users ropqir.
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Your not very smart because people do this on our notes right now and I see my boy wish777 posted the proof, so stop telling truly helpful sr members they give stupid advice and research before you post!
lazarat said:
The most stupid comment i had read in a while. Dont flash different carrier modems if you do not want to brick your phone. Great advice you give to users ropqir.
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Actually that is a common thing to do. Hope you just misread
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Hey guys,
I'm moving to US next month and I'm planning to get a Galaxy Note II but I'm not sure which carrier is the best in west coast (PDX, SF, LA). Features, 4G speed and ease of hacking.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
International vs AT&T device?
No body? I did some research and it seems Verizon's version has been mod'ed a lot (Check out "Samsung Galaxy Note II for Verizon: what's different? " on Engadget) so I'm thinking of going AT&T as it has a better network compared to the other two.
I've got a different question now, shall I get the international version with a plan from AT&T or is the AT&T phone good enough?
May you guys *please* help me out to make a decision here?
Thank you!
thirdline said:
No body? I did some research and it seems Verizon's version has been mod'ed a lot (Check out "Samsung Galaxy Note II for Verizon: what's different? " on Engadget) so I'm thinking of going AT&T as it has a better network compared to the other two.
I've got a different question now, shall I get the international version with a plan from AT&T or is the AT&T phone good enough?
May you guys *please* help me out to make a decision here?
Thank you!
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you might want to see if tmobile is good in the area you are moving to,att is good but i hate the data plans,i use tmobs monthly plan,100mins.5gbdata=30$ per month on my note2.
After considering a number of things I've been led on deciding I'd probably want to get an S4 over the other currently available smartphones. I've held off because I had wanted a more premium feeling phone other than plastic, but I realize now I can easily buy an aluminum backing+bumper replacement to give it that look and feel.
Anyways now to the question part of it... I was preferring an unlocked device, but the Internationally sold i9505 and i9500 do not have faster than 3G in the US, or so I've read.
I'm not looking to get a specific phone service right away, for now I want a solid device I'll be happy with for some years to come. Mainly as a portable device with storage and apps, and a little down the road to use it as my mobile phone.
I need some confirmation, but from what I understand the T-Mobile version would probably be the best? Due to once unlocked you can use it on both T-Mobile, or AT&T with 4G/LTE speeds. Also I am led to believe the AT&T S4 does not have the right frequencies for T-Mobile 4G/LTE.
Aside the above wireless speed question, I'd like to know:
1. What would be the point in flashing the i9505/i9500 ROM on the T-Mobile version? To remove T-Mobile association more from the phone... boot screen/software?
2. Does T-Mobile actually sell their version of the S4 at full price, not linked to any plan? Will they provide an unlock code same day, assuming I don't use the free method posted publically. I'm dreading the possibility of having to jump through hoops.
Below I have summerized what I understand about a few non-carrier specific phones....
i9505: International LTE "not working in USA", quad core CPU.
i9500: International 8 core CPU, better GPU.
S4 Google Edition: 4G/LTE capabile, Quad Core CPU, No touchwiz, comes in white color only.
Anyways looking for S4 owner's knowledge, experience and opinions here!
if youre going to pay full price you might want to consider the LTE-A version aka snapdragon 800 version
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...1271471972?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item3384ceb764
32gb+snapdragon 800
According to that auction, it says it wont have 4G/LTE in the US? "I'm a frequency noob" One of my concerns was having something I could use on either TMobile or AT&T so I have options... if I was just looking at a 3g phone and cpu power I could just do this, or the i9500 "8 cores".
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According to that auction, it says it wont have 4G/LTE in the US? "I'm a frequency noob" One of my concerns was having something I could use on either TMobile or AT&T so I have options... if I was just looking at a 3g phone and cpu power I could just do this, or the i9500 "8 cores".
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it gets hspa+ on tmobile and att it might be able to use LTE-A when tmobile and att add it to their networks
and the 8core isnt really 8 core its 4+4 = 4 low power 4 high power cores, only 1 pair of cores work at a time so its only quad core
Several threads say the 9505 can work on TMobile if you flash a compatible kernel but the 9500 is not compatible. With regard to AT&T vs. TMO compatibility, search for AWS mod. A T-Mobile salesman told me he got his girlfriend's AT&T phone to work on TMO network using that patch.
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@OP
My experience is that yes, I could buy the S4 from TMO without plan, just pre-paid with a small credit. I do not live in the US,and had no problem with documentation or payment. Of course it is full price.
What the sales person told me is they will give you an unlock code only after 3 months if you are using it, reloading credit I guess. This doesn't work at all for me, but unlocking is actually real easy with the Samsun embedded app. I bought the phone and tried, it worked immediately (if it doesn't you can hand it back and have it refunded, for the restocking fee of 50USD).
Recently I used the ROM code here from Jamal (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2348272), to turn the M919 TMO into a i9505 Nexus. For me it is a massive improvement as I just cannot stand bloatware. It also free up much memory, and battery lasts longer.
The 9505 and 9500 will not get you LTE nor H+ on T-Mobile.
They will ONLY *possibly* get you 4G on AT&T.
The AT&T S4 is locked, yes. Your best bet is the T-Mobile S4.
You can flash 9505 ROMs on the T-Mobile version as well as some other ones.
Additionally, the development for the T-Mobile s4 is outstanding.
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How do the Verizon and Sprint Galaxy S4 compare to the T-Mobile S4?
Nate2 said:
How do the Verizon and Sprint Galaxy S4 compare to the T-Mobile S4?
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cant use them on tmobile - cdma phones
haldi15 said:
cant use them on tmobile - cdma phones
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I hear the Verizon S4 has a SIM card. Aren't SIM cards for GSM phones?
Hi,
I m also freq noob and as much as I have searched the forum I cannot find the answer...I have SGH-M919 TMO and I am using it in Serbia but have network problems: receiving missed call TXT msg from operator, dropping out of network and difficulty in reconnecting to home network (need restarting).
Since TMO version supports all bands what can be the problem that phone is acting like that?
It works fine when i m on the network...we dont have LTE here nor will we for some time...
Please some help/direction to the thread dealing with this kind of problem...
Thanks
I had a stock unlocked att s4 on T-Mobile getting LTE without any mods.
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Hi dev,
needed help with SHV-E250S, currently im using a smart telecom (PH) sim, and all i get is 3G, this is a 4G LTE unit, korean note 2, and im wondering why i cant get LTE, simcard and subscription were both LTE but device just have 3G. Im wondering if i need to update rom, but if so i wanted it stock and rooted and where can i get that rom. thanks much
Model SHVE250s
Ver 4.4.2
Base = E250SKSUKNF4
Got the same problem
iM using suncell, i got 2-3mbps of mobile speed, im quite satisfied with it, and im using wifi most of the time.
we are on the same firmware and shv e250s which i got for a bargain of 8Kphp in buy and sell websites in ph.
cain919 said:
Hi dev,
needed help with SHV-E250S, currently im using a smart telecom (PH) sim, and all i get is 3G, this is a 4G LTE unit, korean note 2, and im wondering why i cant get LTE, simcard and subscription were both LTE but device just have 3G. Im wondering if i need to update rom, but if so i wanted it stock and rooted and where can i get that rom. thanks much
Model SHVE250s
Ver 4.4.2
Base = E250SKSUKNF4
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Can you tell me the country you live in.
This is needed because your phone might not support the 4G frequencies used in your country.
SHV-E250S
mnm1992 said:
Can you tell me the country you live in.
This is needed because your phone might not support the 4G frequencies used in your country.
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thanks, im in the Philippines, not really coz i do have a pocket wifi which suppports LTE and im having no problems with it. it's just that the phone is not picking up
i tried to do some research and found that my model SHV.. caters 1800 and 850 band for LTE, Smart telecom does cater 2100 and 1800, so that means that even if the phone doesnt support 2100, i should be able to get LTE through 1800 band..
thank you
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juck401 said:
iM using suncell, i got 2-3mbps of mobile speed, im quite satisfied with it, and im using wifi most of the time.
we are on the same firmware and shv e250s which i got for a bargain of 8Kphp in buy and sell websites in ph.
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i see, right, wifi? had no problems with it too. its just that i cant maximize the capabilities of the phone. btw, are you in manila or visayas region?
Mindanao ako sir
cain919 said:
i see, right, wifi? had no problems with it too. its just that i cant maximize the capabilities of the phone. btw, are you in manila or visayas region?
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Im from mindanao. i bought this from a friend