T999 or t999L Roms for my new lte Metro s3 - T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII

First off I own a Metro t999N
Its GSM and uses lte data from T-Mobile towers... we all know that
We all know that they use tmo Lte towers and this device is a lte model.. that's clear.
Everyone flashes T-Mobile roms on the metro s3 and Metro s4 with no issues .... but I know with past experience owning a t999L you had to stick to the Lte model Roms the t999 roms wont flash on a lte device.
There wasn't any info I could find about my t999n as to if we use t999 or t999L based roms on the New metro GSM Lte s3
I'm assuming it would be the t999l roms and generally I don't ask such a basic question...but I couldn't find a straight Google answer
But I know from past better safe to ask.
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lojak29 said:
First off I own a Metro t999N
Its GSM and uses lte data from T-Mobile towers... we all know that
We all know that they use tmo Lte towers and this device is a lte model.. that's clear.
Everyone flashes T-Mobile roms on the metro s3 and Metro s4 with no issues .... but I know with past experience owning a t999L you had to stick to the Lte model Roms the t999 roms wont flash on a lte device.
There wasn't any info I could find about my t999n as to if we use t999 or t999L based roms on the New metro GSM Lte s3
I'm assuming it would be the t999l roms and generally I don't ask such a basic question...but I couldn't find a straight Google answer
But I know from past better safe to ask.
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Everything you need to know should be here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2370981

That link doesn't really say much and the direct answer to which or where roms
Are listed isn't there either .
I cat even find t999L roms Nothing is specified in the and dev page how do you know if its a t999 or t999L rom
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lojak29 said:
That link doesn't really say much and the direct answer to which or where roms
Are listed isn't there either .
I cat even find t999L roms Nothing is specified in the and dev page how do you know if its a t999 or t999L rom
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There are no T999 l/n/v ROMs. It's all T999. You guys just have separate firmware (bootloader, baseband, etc). That firmware is in the linked thread.
If the ROMs aren't flashing for you, it's probably because you're using TWRP for the T999 l/n/v, or whatever is out there. You need to use the original T999 recoveries to flash T999 ROMs.
Does that answer your questions?

Yup, it's all stated in the thread. I believe the recovery to use is covered in the faq, as well as anything else to look out for. You did read all OP's in their entirety, didn't you?
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Just got this T999L the other day, now using the 999N modem and have flashed several ROMs with no problem. So I'm sure you'll be able to do the same.
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I was just unclear and yes I've read a lot, haven't flashed one t999 rom yet on my t999N
But guess now ill try I am using the cwm recovery flashed from rom manager for the original t999 for metro, as that's the only available in rom manager seems to work since I made a nandroid with it
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Don't install recovery using Rom or goo manager. Sure it'll work on your device, but many of the roms here are coded to check the device and/or recovery. Since none of the devs knew to add yours, most didn't, so even though the Rom would work, it won't flash unless you have the d2tmo recovery.
If you have further questions about it, may I suggest asking in that thread? That way others who might search for similar info can find everything in one place.
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Ok good info, ia there a dtmo rec zip I can just zip flash over the rom man recovery or is it odin tar file only,
If there is a flashable rec zip could you link me to it
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lojak29 said:
I was just unclear and yes I've read a lot, haven't flashed one t999 rom yet on my t999N
But guess now ill try I am using the cwm recovery flashed from rom manager for the original t999 for metro, as that's the only available in rom manager seems to work since I made a nandroid with it
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I think I'm pretty certain about this
Cause I flashed a rom and only have edge data
Is it also necessary to flash the mb7 lte kernel+modules zip in your links on top of a or any t999 roms in order to get Lte data on my t999n
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lojak29 said:
Ok good info, ia there a dtmo rec zip I can just zip flash over the rom man recovery or is it odin tar file only,
If there is a flashable rec zip could you link me to it
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Link in Sig.
lojak29 said:
I think I'm pretty certain about this
Cause I flashed a rom and only have edge data
Is it also necessary to flash the mb7 lte kernel+modules zip in your links on top of a or any t999 roms in order to get Lte data on my t999n
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If you are stuck on Edge, then check your imei. Don't post it, just tell me if it's zero.
Depending on the Rom, it's not going to always display what you expect. This should also be covered in the faq, Ali g with how to tell your true connection
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stupid question i think, can i flash different modems/radios on stock?

please let me know if i can flash different radios on my rooted/stock rom uvlh2? I want to try and see if i can get better data speeds in my basement. Im using modem flasher 2.0 but dont want to screw up my phone, but i want to flash UVLI2 (the leaked ICS radio). Thanks again, i appreciate it
jake
Yes.
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ayeitschris said:
Yes.
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Umm... how? I don't think it's possible. Apparently you know a way but don't want to share? Also, iv wouldn't count on EVER getting good speeds in your basement. The bands TMo uses aren't meant for it.
I don't think you can
Of course you can flash radios. Why wouldn't you be able to?
Assuming, of course, you know what you're doing..
As long as you have a T999 model, you can flash any of the radios released in the dev section. Any radio on any rom. some work better than others but everyone has a different best one. Its up to you to test them all for yourself.
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ddont know if this applies... but i used to flash radios, through my galaxy S (first generation), usually through odin, or a zip file and cwm... not sure how it would work for the gs3, but pretty sure itd still apply, if any method is best, probably through cwm as that shouldn't (in theory) affect your flash counter
Correct, though I personally recommend twrp. Just read the ops for any of the many released modems in dev section for more info.
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I use the tool provided by Team Sonic in the Development section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1860592
ingenious247 said:
I use the tool provided by Team Sonic in the Development section
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1860592
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oops. just reread the op. thought he wasn't rooted. nevermind.

Flashing Different Carriors Roms: Successful vs. Unsuccessful

Normally I Would't Suggest Flashing another carrier ROM but For Some reason People have Figured it out on the Note 11 far the first time I'Ve Seen.So for my own curiosity and im sure others as well. Lets try to make a list of all the compatible non T-Mobile roms for the Note II.
AT&T - JELLYBEER
At&T - JELLYBAM
AT&T - CleanRom
N7105 - International LL1
AT&T - JellyThunder
If you are new to flashing, please dont be the first to try new Roms. And apparently no 7100 roms!!!
Ive read somewhere we can flash any US Variant Rom as long as no modem or radio is included. But I find that hard to believe. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
If I'm missing any Rom's, will happily add to list
I use the international LL1 for the N7105. Works like a dream.
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Jellythunder from at&t works great also.
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Thanks for input. Now have to ask why did you flash those specific ones? Does it say compatible in thread or just flashed and worked
trevor7428 said:
Normally I Would't Suggest Flashing another carrier ROM but For Some reason People have Figured it out on the Note 11 far the first time I'Ve Seen.So for my own curiosity and im sure others as well. Lets try to make a list of all the compatible non T-Mobile roms for the Note II.
AT&T - JELLYBEER
At&T - JELLYBAM
AT&T - CleanRom
N7105 - International LL1
AT&T - JellyThunder
If you are new to flashing, please dont be the first to try new Roms. And apparently no 7100 roms!!!
Ive read somewhere we can flash any US Variant Rom as long as no modem or radio is included. But I find that hard to believe. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
If I'm missing any Rom's, will happily add to list
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I know for a fact (as I have tried myself) AT&T, T-Mobile (obviously), 7105, and Sprint. Sprint did require a kernel flash (boot.img). Otherwise a modem flash is required (unless the Rom does not flash the modem, then you need not flash a modem)
Basically here is how it works:
T-Mobile : ROM
AT&T: ROM, modem
7105: ROM, modem
Sprint: ROM, modem, kernel
I would guess, Verizon would work the same as Sprint.
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EDIT: had to add AOSP kernels are not the same as stock Samsung kernels. Basically for AOSP kernel get the boot.img from your CM7/AOKP/PA whatever AOSP ROM for your phone (I took it from madmack's CM10 and applied it to the Sprint PA ROM)
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Thanks for input. Now have to ask why did you flash those specific ones? Does it say compatible in thread or just flashed and worked
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There is a dev, Teshxx who is doing a fine job of porting international and roms from other carriers. He uses the rom for a base and adapts it to the T889. The N7105 roms are stock samsung, no carrier bloat.
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Hi there guys. I too can confirm this. The all us carrier deal anyway. There are easy ways and there are better or right ways. The easy way only really requires a few lines swapped and or deleted on the rom you want and the rom your specific device requires. I've tested twice. Sprint and att via testing the two ports done by a few verizon users . However from what we've experienced ( mind you this us s3 and not note 2) you don't have to flash or worry as far as I've noticed any radios or rpm as those are written to the partitions via your ota or flashing seperately ..And we also flashed different kernel. This is just more testimony and not saying I know any facts or that I personally port or figured this out on my own. A couple of very nice devs in our verizon forum shared this info. And now many are succeeding. Thanks and hope I'm not jacking your note 2 thread. Lol
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Great thread as I was wondering which ROMs I could flash safely and which I couldn't on my T-Mobile T889.
What kernel is everyone using on their Tmobile Note II, when its needed? Perseus?
Also can someone shoot me a link to the modem they flashed on their Tmo Note II?
Thanks
fandroid93 said:
Great thread as I was wondering which ROMs I could flash safely and which I couldn't on my T-Mobile T889.
What kernel is everyone using on their Tmobile Note II, when its needed? Perseus?
Also can someone shoot me a link to the modem they flashed on their Tmo Note II?
Thanks
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I am running jellybam from AT&T with its kernel. I was using the newest radio from the dev section but lost Bluetooth on my phone. Reverted to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33308483 and all is working now.
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_Dennis_ said:
I am running jellybam from AT&T with its kernel. I was using the newest radio from the dev section but lost Bluetooth on my phone. Reverted to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33308483 and all is working now.
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Okay, so when you go to flash a T-Mobile rom you should probably update to the latest radio right? Also how do you flash radios?
Thanks
What sprint roms work?
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fandroid93 said:
Okay, so when you go to flash a T-Mobile rom you should probably update to the latest radio right? Also how do you flash radios?
Thanks
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I would probably try but I reverted to stock trying to fix my GPS issue but it still would not work. It may just be me with the issues. As for how to flash a radio. There are update.zip files that you can use in the dev section.
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mastermindx85 said:
What sprint roms work?
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I used the PA ROM from Sprint section. I needed my radio, my kernel (or /data won't save) and an APN manager on the /system partition (I used HiAPN)
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SGH-M919V version of the S4 same as SGH-M919 T-Mobile variant?

This may sound like a stupid question but I just to make sure so i dont brick my phone... Can I flash T-Mobile GS4 roms on my SGH-M919V?
Im wondering the exact same
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Nop. I guess its a telus or other carrier. Its not same.
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kevin95 said:
This may sound like a stupid question but I just to make sure so i dont brick my phone... Can I flash T-Mobile GS4 roms on my SGH-M919V?
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Dont flash any RoM unless it says works for M919v too.
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I did a nandroid back up and flashed a t-mobile rom and it worked. I didn't get to see if everything worked on the rom because I restored my nandroid before I got to test it.
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Good . Keep it up.
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bikrame said:
Nop. I guess its a telus or other carrier. Its not same.
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Lol no they're not.. the Telus model is like the AT&T model
But. . . the kernel source is compatible. time for some fun,
Jamison904 said:
But. . . the kernel source is compatible. time for some fun,
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so can we flash t-mobile sgh-m919 roms on the sgh-m919v version s4 no problem?
and flash otherroms but use the t-mobile kernel on the sgh-m919v
js13 said:
so can we flash t-mobile sgh-m919 roms on the sgh-m919v version s4 no problem?
and flash otherroms but use the t-mobile kernel on the sgh-m919v
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Yeah. We can flash M919 and i9505 roms on our M919V variant GS4s.
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You can flash other roms on both versions M919V and M919. Just use your kernel for YOUR device.
Time to update my guide.
Hi
I have a question regarding M919 vs M919V
I have been having troubles installing roms with my M919V and i was wondering if it would be OK to flash the T-Mobile stock rom on my Samsung S4 M919V ?
creesh said:
Hi
I have a question regarding M919 vs M919V
I have been having troubles installing roms with my M919V and i was wondering if it would be OK to flash the T-Mobile stock rom on my Samsung S4 M919V ?
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yes, after you flash the stock rom, before you boot make sure you use the KERNEL provided for your device.
It will work.
TheAxman said:
yes, after you flash the stock rom, before you boot make sure you use the KERNEL provided for your device.
It will work.
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I have downloaded the T-Mobile Rom. I need as well the kernel for my device ? where can i get the T-Mobile kernel ? What if i want to switch back to M919V kernel where can i find that one ? After i flash the t-mobile rom+kernel , i should be able to flash the T-Mobile Roms ( wicked, infamous etc.) ?
Thanks for your help.
I have a question regarding my SGH-M919V as well. After I upgraded to 5.0.1 I haven't been able to turn on my WiFi or Bluetooth. I'm brand new to rooting and flashing and am just starting to understand the difference between bootloaders and modems and roms and all that. Well, my question is how can I fix my WiFi? I've read a ton of forums where people have similar issues and there are fixes, but often for the american Galaxy S4 (as far as I understand it). Should I downgrade to 4.2.2 to fix WiFi? Is there a kernel I can install that will fix it?
Thanks in advance, I appreciate anyone who respond's patience,
D
Based on my research, that's a Canadian S4. They're intended for a subset of Canadian mobile providers: in this case, Wind, Mobilicity, Videotron, and Eastlink. There is also an SGH-I337M (this time a variant on the AT&T version) intended for use with Rogers, Telus, and Bell.

[Q] can install i9505 rom y m919 model?

Thanks
Yes just make sure it doesn't include a modem
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ddizzy81 said:
Yes just make sure it doesn't include a modem
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2 things:
as I can get the rom without the modem
and
as I can get the modem separately from my company?
Thank you.
Let me know how it goes.. I wanna use that Rom too......
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zorprime01 said:
Let me know how it goes.. I wanna use that Rom too......
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ok I'll be on the lookout
re: i9505 roms
jmontero1980 said:
ok I'll be on the lookout
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Just in case some of you may not know, but none of the CWM or TWRP
flashable custom roms here in XDA come with a modem/radio.
So what happens is, when flashing any of these zip file custom roms they do not
over write the existing modems since these custom roms have no modem in em.
That''s why it's safe to flash the i9505 roms, however this does not mean that you can flash any custom
roms, only certain Galaxy S4 roms are safe to flash unless the devs port a Verizon rom for example.
I already flashed the i9505 rom and it worked just fine, but basically it's not much if any different than the M919 Tmobile
roms. There is one thing which you will loose if you do flash a i9505 rom, you will no longer have wifi calling.
Good luck.
Misterjunky said:
Just in case some of you may not know, but none of the CWM or TWRP
flashable custom roms here in XDA come with a modem/radio.
So what happens is, when flashing any of these zip file custom roms they do not
over write the existing modems since these custom roms have no modem in em.
That''s why it's safe to flash the i9505 roms, however this does not mean that you can flash any custom
roms, only certain Galaxy S4 roms are safe to flash unless the devs port a Verizon rom for example.
I already flashed the i9505 rom and it worked just fine, but basically it's not much if any different than the M919 Tmobile
roms. There is one thing which you will loose if you do flash a i9505 rom, you will no longer have wifi calling.
Good luck.
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Ooo, did not know that the modem had no roms, now I know, and that's right, you have reason, be careful with the roms you flashed, should be similar to international models. In this case I337 and M919 models are similar to the I9505 international rom quadcore (i9500 not! Octa) And finally, if lost wifi calling, but in my country MX, operators do not have that yet, maybe in some future , but when you need it the original rom I can find it.
Greetings.
What's the best way to make sure that there is no modem?
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gsuh54 said:
What's the best way to make sure that there is no modem?
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You don't have to make sure because NONE of the custom roms come or came with a modem image.
All the developers have know not to include modems in any of these custom roms for many years now.

Anyone made or found a flashable.zip for 4.1.2 stock?

So yeah has anyone found a flashable.zip for stock 4.1.2 cause I have been searching for a while now and I have only found the firmware to flash.if anyone has any info it will be great
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So yeah has anyone found a flashable.zip for stock 4.1.2 cause I have been searching for a while now and I have only found the firmware to flash.if anyone has any info it will be great
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687&highlight=4+1+2
That thread has firmware for use with Odin and .zips to flash with recovery.
It's there. Just gotta look. I think.it was jovy who posted it. I'll post the link.in a min. Should be on the first few pages though....did you try the search this forum option?
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Yes I did but I just couldn't find it thanks allot
For the ota update.zip do I just flash with recovery cause right now I'm on stock jb 4.1.1 after I flash the ota.zip file does it automatically update our is this the update?
Is this what you wanted?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2276645
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It's exactly what I was looking for thanks again=)
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NO LTE?
How about a link for the one with LTE? That one ^^ doesnt have LTE.
Just like that one, its in the development section. Often right at the top.:thumbup:
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travispittman said:
How about a link for the one with LTE? That one ^^ doesnt have LTE.
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ALSO: I have the T-MO. Variant SGHT999 T999UVDLJA
And actually, it doesn't matter what rom you use, you will still get lte data. If you have the T999L of course.
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Most of the roms from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687 dwnload as a 7Z file type. To which my phone does not recognize. The only reason I am updating is because I got word that tmo. has updated to LTE here in wichita ks. When I called and asked how come I havent seen anything yet? the only suggestion was to update from 4.1.1 to 4.1.2
Oh.........
If you don't have the new model T999L, you will not, can not get lte.
The .7z files are root66 firmware. (As I answered in that thread yesterday, firmware gets flashed in odin, not from your phone).
If you follow the link for root66, you will see in the instructions you have to extract it first. Pretty sure this is in my thread too.
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After checking phone it only says t999 but samsung happily assures me I can get LTE speeds.
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After checking phone it only says t999 but samsung happily assures me I can get LTE speeds.
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Telling you what you want to hear.
Exactly. Ask them why release a brand new, LTE capable model, if all the old one needed was a software update.
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Actually I just re-read your post. The T999 can get LTE comparable speeds, but only if you can connect at HSPA+42. So it can get the soeed, just not actual LTE.
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LTE toggle
Can you point me to a rom that has LTE built in? In example my stock rom had an option Gsm/WCDMA/LTE. But all the roms I have been trying just has WCDMA or GSM or both.
travispittman said:
Can you point me to a rom that has LTE built in? In example my stock rom had an option Gsm/WCDMA/LTE. But all the roms I have been trying just has WCDMA or GSM or both.
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It doesn't work that way. And what you're seeing is the basic ROM features flashed onto every gs3. Like everybody has said, you won't get LTE unless you have the t999l
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