I have been using Straight Talk on my note for a while now and I wanted to get LTE. I bought a new sim card for the LTE and put the APN settings in but it is only working on HSPA+. Under preferred network mode it says WCDMA preferred which I think may be the issue but I can't change it, when I try to it reverts back. It may have something to do with Cyanogenmod 10.2. any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Which Note 2 do you have? Not all the Note 2 have the LTE band so if it doesn't have the LTE radio, you won't get LTE (eg 7100 model). Also, the ROM you have should have the LTE enabled in it.
Thanks for the help, somehow I got it to work.
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Hi guys!
Okay, I'm doing a side by side comparison of the N7100 Vs the N7105, and one thing that is apparent to me now is.
#1) I'm in a refarmed area and I put my sim in the N7100 and bam catches HSPA+
#2) When I put the sim in the N7105 Same spot same settings( network only to WCDMA mode) I Get Nothing zip nada can't connect to the network (however AT&T's Network Shows UP), Only when I put it on GSM/WCDMA or LTE/GSM/WCDMA It's always on Edge. Can't get the HSPA+ to work on T-mobile.
So what gives? They both support the same frequency but only the n7100 is getting HSPA+? I know the N7105 has a DC42 HSPA+ modem vs the HSPA+ 21 on the N7100 but the band support is the same and just the N7105 has the LTE bands in there as well.
So why won't the N7105 Get HSPA+ Speeds on the Re farmed 1900 band?? Any suggestions?
I'm interested in this too. Does anyone know if the N7105 will work on tmobile's H+ network?
I just noticed this too
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I'm interested in this too. Does anyone know if the N7105 will work on tmobile's H+ network?
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Just came up on a N7105. Is there anyway around the EDGE limitation? Are you all on a stock ROM? I'm curious if changing the firmware for modem or ROM will help get us back up? Or are we stuck because of hardware limitation?
are you using the right modem?
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Still no luck?
I found the modems (or a discussion about them) at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2031575
The collection of modems seems to point here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N7105
I had NO LUCK finding anything for TMO in USA.
Anyone who came up with a solution for this?
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are you using the right modem?
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What modem do you suggest? I didn't find one for the US to convert a Telstra N7105 to N7100 (US -- Tmobile).. please assist.
I had the same problem. The thing is that the N7105's 3G radio does not support 1900mhz. Your best bet is selling the N7105 and buying a N7100 like I did.
I have the same problem
I have the same problem.
I wonder if by flashing any other modem or ROM (let's say ATT ROM) I could get my N7105 work 3G on 1900MHz.
The thing is:
N7105T: 3G (850/900/1900/2100)
N7105: 3G (850/900/2100)
I have the N7105 but I'd like to get this note work 3G on 1900MHz. Is there any way to do this. Not sure what really does a different modem on the phone, does it allow the phone to work on different bands? (of course, if the hardware is present in the phone).
Is it possible to do this if I flash a ROM from a carrier which work 3G on 1900MHz (like ATT)? Or it is absolutely impossible to do this because of hardware limitations?
I'd like to add that if I dial and go to *#197328640# -> UMTS -> Debug Screen -> Phone control -> Network control -> Band Selection, I can see this Automatic(*) meaning that the automatic option is chosen but if I get into WCDMA Band Preference I have an option which is WCDMA 1900 but if I click just that option nothing happens. The option is present but I cannot select it, but if choose another one, let's say WCDMA 850 for example, I can select it, but of course my phone lose signal because my carrier does not work WCDMA on 850MHz. I fix this by selecting "Automatic" again just to get EDGE as the best network on this carrier.
I think there has to be a way to activate WCDMA on 1900MHz provided that the option is already there, I think the hardware IS there.
So, what should I do to get 3G 1900MHz on this N7105?
Thanks in advance.
Reinaldo.
Phone: GT-N7105
Android: 4.1.2
Band Version: N7105XXDLL5
Kernel: 3.0.31 - 795352
Compilation: JZ054K.N7105ZHDMD2
Carrier: Movistar (Venezuela)
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Hi guys!
Okay, I'm doing a side by side comparison of the N7100 Vs the N7105, and one thing that is apparent to me now is.
#1) I'm in a refarmed area and I put my sim in the N7100 and bam catches HSPA+
#2) When I put the sim in the N7105 Same spot same settings( network only to WCDMA mode) I Get Nothing zip nada can't connect to the network (however AT&T's Network Shows UP), Only when I put it on GSM/WCDMA or LTE/GSM/WCDMA It's always on Edge. Can't get the HSPA+ to work on T-mobile.
So what gives? They both support the same frequency but only the n7100 is getting HSPA+? I know the N7105 has a DC42 HSPA+ modem vs the HSPA+ 21 on the N7100 but the band support is the same and just the N7105 has the LTE bands in there as well.
So why won't the N7105 Get HSPA+ Speeds on the Re farmed 1900 band?? Any suggestions?
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Did you ever got 42 hspa+? I get 21.6 max on my n7100 on xxdlk7 modem.
I use Network Signal Pro for monitoring & talking about Net. type parameter, not actual speeds.
So I live in an area that has MetroPCS LTE and AT&T LTE. So I can test if my phone can see LTE. When I switch it to LTE in Engineering Mode I am able to see MetroPCS towers (I have not gone to an area with AT&T LTE yet as I'm doing this at work where only MetroPCS LTE is visible as well as Verizon LTE, which I am unsure if the Note 2 can even see that LTE band).
To do this I did the sim trick where I booted with the SIM card in then popped it out with the phone still on, This allows me to see all networks in the area (iirc). During normal operation I can see T-Mobile, AT&T,and MetroPCS. When I switch to LTE only I am able to see only MetroPCS. Which has me curious if LTE is already enabled as I can see it but cannot connect to it. What steps would I take to be able to test if LTE is actually working?
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So I live in an area that has MetroPCS LTE and AT&T LTE. So I can test if my phone can see LTE. When I switch it to LTE in Engineering Mode I am able to see MetroPCS towers (I have not gone to an area with AT&T LTE yet as I'm doing this at work where only MetroPCS LTE is visible as well as Verizon LTE, which I am unsure if the Note 2 can even see that LTE band).
To do this I did the sim trick where I booted with the SIM card in then popped it out with the phone still on, This allows me to see all networks in the area (iirc). During normal operation I can see T-Mobile, AT&T,and MetroPCS. When I switch to LTE only I am able to see only MetroPCS. Which has me curious if LTE is already enabled as I can see it but cannot connect to it. What steps would I take to be able to test if LTE is actually working?
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Depends in which market you're located. Also, if you unlock your Note 2 you could go to AT&T LTE area and pop in AT&T SIM. If you're connecting to their Band 17 LTE, you're good.
Also, T-Mo LTE is only accessible to T-Mo employees, not sure if it's visible to us at this point.
I'm more curious if the LTE radio is active in the first place. I'll have to bug someone and borrow an LTE sim. I know I can't get on TMobile LTE right now but I might see about testing other LTE.
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I have a t889v running rooted stock 4.4.2 build #kot49h t889vvludnh2, which is the newest build for my phone, i'm trying to mod the battery percentage, i want it to be larger in size so i can see it better. I have tried various mods on the exposed installer i.e. wanam etc. none seem to work, so i would like to use root explorer and change the setting in build prop, the problem is i don't know where to look. if anyone knows where i need to go and what lines to adjust it would be much appreciated. thanks in advance
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I have a t889v running rooted stock 4.4.2 build #kot49h t889vvludnh2, which is the newest build for my phone, i'm trying to mod the battery percentage, i want it to be larger in size so i can see it better. I have tried various mods on the exposed installer i.e. wanam etc. none seem to work, so i would like to use root explorer and change the setting in build prop, the problem is i don't know where to look. if anyone knows where i need to go and what lines to adjust it would be much appreciated. thanks in advance
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here is a screenshot of what i would like to do.
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here is a screenshot of what i would like to do.
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Do you happen to know what is new with the t889vvludnh2 ROM? I can't find any information anywhere on this update. My assumption was that LTE was enabled. But I am not sure.
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Do you happen to know what is new with the t889vvludnh2 ROM? I can't find any information anywhere on this update. My assumption was that LTE was enabled. But I am not sure.
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i don't see much deference between this and the last rom. I don't see LTE anywhere in the network selection it's still gsm or wcdma
edit: just went into service mode and there is awhole bunch 0f LTE bands, so it seems we have LTE now. For service mode type *#2263# into the dialer and you should see a screen come up with all the band selection. i'm on wind so we do not have LTE service so there is no way to test if LTE works.
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i don't see much deference between this and the last rom. I don't see LTE anywhere in the network selection it's still gsm or wcdma
edit: just went into service mode and there is awhole bunch 0f LTE bands, so it seems we have LTE now. For service mode type *#2263# into the dialer and you should see a screen come up with all the band selection. i'm on wind so we do not have LTE service so there is no way to test if LTE works.
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I have a windmobile T889v unlocked as well. I am currently in the states and I tried a T-Mobile sim card and did not get LTE. Only 3G. Maybe the LTE bands enabled on our phones are only for the videotron LTE bands?
Hopefully, someone on videotron can chime in.
I will try to get hold of ATT sim card to try.
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I have a windmobile T889v unlocked as well. I am currently in the states and I tried a T-Mobile sim card and did not get LTE. Only 3G. Maybe the LTE bands enabled on our phones are only for the videotron LTE bands?
Hopefully, someone on videotron can chime in.
I will try to get hold of ATT sim card to try.
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Which APN did you use? Which part of the US were you in? Not all areas are covered by LTE service.
I am in LA.
It was the APN that was pre-programmed into the T-Mobile sim card. I didn't modify anything. My buddies Nexus 5 was getting LTE and he didn't program any APNs either.
While at the same location when I swapped it in my T889V I only saw 3G (in settings > about I saw HSPA and HSPA+). But def not LTE.
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I am in LA.
It was the APN that was pre-programmed into the T-Mobile sim card. I didn't modify anything. My buddies Nexus 5 was getting LTE and he didn't program any APNs either.
While at the same location when I swapped it in my T889V I only saw 3G (in settings > about I saw HSPA and HSPA+). But def not LTE.
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I got a hold of an ATT sim card with LTE service, and only got 3G speeds. Tested the speed on the T889v and an LTE enabled phone with the speed test app. So on T889v def 3G(HSPA) speeds, while on the LTE device LTE like speeds.
Anyone know which LTE band videotron enabled? I thought it was Band 4 (AWS band).
The only other thing I can think of is that the I am using the Windmobile firmware update for T889V and perhaps the version for Videotron is different even though the baseband is the same version.
I had been assuming that Videotron, WIndmobile and Mobilicity were all using the same firmware since the baseband is exactly the same.
Anyone with Videotron T889V with stock baseband upgrade getting LTE speeds?
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I used 4G in mainland China on my 8.4 T325 no problem.
I use 4G on my Note 3 (straight talk on tmobile towers) no problem.
I put my 4g sim card into my T325, then I updated the APN settings, and It only fluctuates between H+ and 3G, no 4G at all.
I have reset the APN settings several times, turned on/off roaming, rebooted several times, I can't get it to display 4G.
I triple checked compatibility and it should be compatible with t-mobile (straight talk) 4G but it's just not working.
Any ideas?
You may want to ask in ST thread on howardforums.com, also.
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I used 4G in mainland China on my 8.4 T325 no problem.
I use 4G on my Note 3 (straight talk on tmobile towers) no problem.
I put my 4g sim card into my T325, then I updated the APN settings, and It only fluctuates between H+ and 3G, no 4G at all.
I have reset the APN settings several times, turned on/off roaming, rebooted several times, I can't get it to display 4G.
I triple checked compatibility and it should be compatible with t-mobile (straight talk) 4G but it's just not working.
Any ideas?
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The SM-T325 does not have the hardware to support the bands required to get LTE in the USA.
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The SM-T325 does not have the hardware to support the bands required to get LTE in the USA.
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Look down the threads for one on LTE in the US. You will get HSPA+ at best because of the available LTE bands.
I currently have a Korean variant (F500-L). I have seen a couple of these for sale on swappa and both posts say that this phone will work with T-mobile LTE. However, when I've popped in my SIM, I only get 3G. Does anyone else have any experience with this variant on T-mobile? If you were able to get it to work on LTE, how did you do it?
Enter APN settings for T-Mobile. Google that. Just popping in the sim won't give lte.
i have the same issue.. the APN settings seem to be correct.. but it only shows 3G. Model is F500-L
same here i need help too mine is a f500s lg g4 skt version thanks
Far as I know, phone must support LTE Band 2 and 4 to work on T-Mobile 4G network.
But F500(Korean ver. of G4) doesn't support LTE Band 2 and 4. It supports LTE band 1,3,5 and 7. Therefore a phone will only work under 3G network.