Hello,
I just got my N7 (LTE model obviously) today. I noticed that before activating the T-Mobile SIM that came with the device the signal strength indicator indicated LTE connection. After activating and rebooting the device I only ever see 3G or H.
So the question is: Are others getting LTE data on their N7 using the accompanied T-Mobile SIM?
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Hi everyone,
I recently obtained an AT&T sim card and installed it into my unlocked and rooted tmo g2. I was under the assumption that I would be able to at least get 3g on the AT&T network with my phone, but did not realize that the g2 does not support the frequency bands for at&t 3g. I currently only get 2g/edge, data is slow and calls are sketchy.I have all the apn's setup correctly, I know I do. The phone simply does not support the frequency for 3g.
I was wondering if I can force my phone to always roam on the tmobile network somehow so that I can obtain 3g or even by some stroke of luck 4g. I have national roaming so there is no charge.
Is This Possible???
Somebody please help me figure this out or tell me why it will not work.
XDA is a genius pool, somebody out there knows...
Thank you in advance
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You can use AT&T's network with a phone that has an unlocked sim slot, but AT&T's 3G band (same band Canada Bell 3G is on) is different from T-Mobile's, as a result you won't be able to use 3G on AT&T's network.
The same is true if you bought an international Desire-Z and tried to use a T-Mobile Sim, no 3G speeds on T-Mobile, but 3G with an international GSM/HSPA carrier.
PS: The G2/DZ does not support 4G, the only time you ever seen 4G in the indicator is when the phone is on HSPA mode (kind of in between 3G and true 4G speeds).
In a nutshell, a T-Mobile G2 will ONLY be able to get 3G and faster on T-Mobile's Network.
----- The above mainly for people coming in wondering the difference ----
In regards to force roaming with T-Mobile's network, as far as I am aware the two have a limited pairing arrangement, with a AT&T Sim, you would get minimum edge speeds with T-Mobile. (ie: why would a competitor give you more than just basic service). ie: you're not a T-Mobile Subscriber, as such you'll only get Edge (if any data at all) when roaming outside of AT&T's coverage.
It won't show 4G just HSDPA at maximum.
I have this problem for my sister's LG Optimus G E975. Not rooted. I've checked that the network (Smart Philippines) supports this phone with LTE with bands 1, 3 & 5. But all we get is HSDPA. I've tried *#*#4636*#*# to manually select LTE only then network unavailable. I don't know how to fix this. Well clearly Im really new here so I hope someone helps. Thanks.
I know in that specific area where my sister tries to detect 4G, there's 4G because I have my Nexus 7 LTE, same network. I do detect 4G connection.
I believe special sim card is needed, which supports LTE. I have one old sim about 4 years old, it does not show 4g networks, if i switch sim, which was sold as 4g card, it shows LTE networks on the same phone.
Maybe you should contact your service provider about that.It is also possible where ever you are,there is no 4G coverage.
Hi guys, am using a branded G3 At&t, but i am in a country with no At&t carriers. My problem now is that apart from 2G (EDGE) i cant connect to a 3G or 4G network. i have tried many stock roms and custom roms to no avail, even in areas with strong 3G/LTE receptions. I was scared that maybe my phone is carrier locked, but if so will i still be able to use it normally except using a 3G connection? I am kinda confused and stuck with EDGE?
My APN settings are correct according to my service provider.
Could it be that your network provider doesnt support the 3G and 4G bands that the AT&T G3 uses?
My network providers 3G band is W-CDMA 2100.
Hi everyone.
I'm using T-Mobile LG G3 D851 right now. I upgraded via OTA method few days ago. I noticed a bug or what I should say I don't know. LG G3 D850 have LTE feature. When I set network mode to AUTO GSM/WCDMA/LTE, it shows 4G when I turn on Mobile Data. I checked the About Phone section and also checked Network State. In network state, I always find Mobile network type showing HSPA or HSPAP. I never found LTE. I contacted my Service Provider. They informed me that you've an LTE SIM card and you have full LTE Signal Strength in your are. Please anyone tell me, why I'm not getting LTE?
At first I got kind of confused. The 4G icon indicates LTE on stock ROMs. HSPA, however, indicates 3G. Here's the deal, the G3 phones are not equal. The D851 is a T-Mobile GSM phone. The D850 is also GSM I believe but for AT&T. They support different bands. Even though the phones and your SIM is LTE capable, that doesn't mean they both work the same on a given network. You're in Pakistan on the Zomg network. The D851 can't take advantage of the services there.
Screenshots below show that the D851 can't do LTE there but the D850 can. It's always best to check the bands a carrier uses and compare them with what a phone supports. GSMArena is a good place to check that.
You might be out of luck with the D851. Not sure.
@iamqaisarkhan, here's a list showing the LTE bands supported between the two phones. D850 supports more bands including the one used by your carrier.
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I've been using the Tab S4 unlocked korean 6gb ram 256gb storage version for years now on Tmobiles LTE network. The past month or so it doesnt want to connect to LTE. It will usually if I reset the network connections but then I lose my Bluetooth and wifi which is annoying. I tried replacing the sim card, calling tmobile, factory reset. It was on LTE for hours today and then went to the E which is 2g I assume. Im still on android 8. Anyone else experience issues lately on Tmo network? My unlock international S10 still works no problem on LTE.