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Note 2 I317M AWS Issues

Hello everyone,
I picked up a 2nd hand white Note 2 I317M, Canadian variant, with the intent of using with Mobilicity, which uses AWS 1700 bands. So, after I got it, I applied this mod to enable AWS http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068041 . Unfortunately, even after flashing the QCN file, the phone did not detect Mobilicity. I rooted the phone and installed skynote 8 ROM then flashed the QCN file to unlock the AWS bands, it still didnt detect Mobilicity. I then followed this guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2026569 and installed a T-mobile ROM, then flashed the QCN file, and it still didnt detect Mobilicity. The only networks it shows are CDN ROAMING (aka Rogers), TELUS, and some other network I cant remember. I even downgraded to stock 4.1.1 and applied the QCN, with no luck. I have two friends who have Canadian i317M Note 2s, with the AWS QCN patch applied, and both of them are using them on Mobilicity and Wind with no issues whatsoever. Does anyone have any idea whats going on here? Please help
Thanks!
EDIT: Also want to mention that earlier today when I had Skynote running, the phone connected automatically to Mobilicity after leaving it by itself for a long while. However, it couldnt call or do anything, and signal strength was very bad. After I did a reboot, the phone wouldnt find Mobilicity anymore

Doesn't belong in General...

NightHawkUndead said:
Doesn't belong in General...
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I believe it does because the original aws thread is in general too

Wrong. You are troubleshooting and asking a question. Does not go in General. General is for sharing something useful and that is not what this thread is.

NightHawkUndead said:
Wrong. You are troubleshooting and asking a question. Does not go in General. General is for sharing something useful and that is not what this thread is.
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ok can someone move this thread to its appropriate place please?

madmajd said:
ok can someone move this thread to its appropriate place please?
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Actually this thread needs to be closed. Triple posting. You already had a thread closed on the exact same topic!
Sent from my CLEAN Note ll

brandonarev said:
Actually this thread needs to be closed. Triple posting. You already had a thread closed on the exact same topic!
Sent from my CLEAN Note ll
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OK why are you bein the post vigilante? That thread got closed and I did not get my issue solved on the AWS thread. I'm pretty frustrated right now because there is no reason for my phone to be not working. So please, unless you're going to actually post something helpful, dont post at all. Thank you

madmajd said:
OK why are you bein the post vigilante? That thread got closed and I did not get my issue solved on the AWS thread. I'm pretty frustrated right now because there is no reason for my phone to be not working. So please, unless you're going to actually post something helpful, dont post at all. Thank you
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That doesn't mean you start a new thread. Stick to that thread and don't clutter up the forums with the exact same questions. That's all I will say concerning this matter and let the thread die.
Sent from my CLEAN Note ll

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Hi, did you use the the att qcn file or did you patch yours? I'm trying to enable mine and I'm still researching for the right qcn to patch my bell note 2.

slickflick said:
Hi, did you use the the att qcn file or did you patch yours? I'm trying to enable mine and I'm still researching for the right qcn to patch my bell note 2.
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I just followed the instructions on the other thread by flashing the att dumimei file using qpst. I tried almost everything possible (with the exception of manually changing the nv parameters) with no luck. So i just sold it and got a t889 aws model

madmajd said:
I just followed the instructions on the other thread by flashing the att dumimei file using qpst. I tried almost everything possible (with the exception of manually changing the nv parameters) with no luck. So i just sold it and got a t889 aws model
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I downgraded mine to 4.1.1, flashed it with the one you used (att dumimei ) and it worked!
Your post was the very first one that showed up on google when I searched I317M AWS. Luck you replied right away or I'll be reading and searching the whole night looking for the right one to use.
Thanks,
slickflick

slickflick said:
I downgraded mine to 4.1.1, flashed it with the one you used (att dumimei ) and it worked!
Your post was the very first one that showed up on google when I searched I317M AWS. Luck you replied right away or I'll be reading and searching the whole night looking for the right one to use.
Thanks,
slickflick
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Hey slickflick, did you do anything else?
I downgraded to 4.1.1 as well and flashed it, and it still doesn't work for me.

I had the same problem as yours. I first downgraded to 4.1.1, flashed the qcn file and reboot, it didn't detect wind. I put back 4.1.2, flashed it again, it didn't detect. In the end I put it into recovery mode, did a reset and reboot, it detected wind. Then everything works!

After I have applied the the ATT_I317_AWSMOD_dumimei.qcn file (provided by sjravi) on my Rogers SGH-I317M, it's only able to connect to the Wind network only 1/10 of the time.
Under "About device->Status", it does appear to be connected to the "Wind Home" network but it fails to establish connection with the mobile network. In fact, when I try to search for network operators, it can't find anything.
I've tried setting the Service Mode to "Automatic" and "WCDMA ALL", but nothing works.

I own a rogers i317m note 2 have had it on rogers since January 2013..
Today I devided to unlock it! (After a years of *****ing about rogers):
-First I downgraded to version 4.1.1
-Then following the guide on this form to get into the menu with the *# what ever command. I unlocked the phone (make sure to wait the 30 seconds and 60 seconds they recommend after clicking the options) then tested it on a bell sim which worked.
-Then I updated back to 4.1.2
-Next I downloaded the qcn file thing off this site for att device changed the usb option in the hidden menu then backed my file up then restored the downloaded qcn as mine and rebooted put in a wind sim had to go under mobile networks let it search for about a minute and it worked.
Been on winds network for about 9hours now with no problems. Sorry for horrible grammar posted this of my phone.. but if anyone here is having issues with there rogers phone on aws network feel free to message me.

What Firmware?
redfire23 said:
I own a rogers i317m note 2 have had it on rogers since January 2013..
Today I devided to unlock it! (After a years of *****ing about rogers):
-First I downgraded to version 4.1.1
-Then following the guide on this form to get into the menu with the *# what ever command. I unlocked the phone (make sure to wait the 30 seconds and 60 seconds they recommend after clicking the options) then tested it on a bell sim which worked.
-Then I updated back to 4.1.2
-Next I downloaded the qcn file thing off this site for att device changed the usb option in the hidden menu then backed my file up then restored the downloaded qcn as mine and rebooted put in a wind sim had to go under mobile networks let it search for about a minute and it worked.
Been on winds network for about 9hours now with no problems. Sorry for horrible grammar posted this of my phone.. but if anyone here is having issues with there rogers phone on aws network feel free to message me.
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Hey what firmware version did you use to downgrade? I mean did you use the specific Rogers stock firmware or did you use an At&t stock firmware? Thanks.

guys i did this and my Rogers phone now works with Wind Mobile, My question is my android is on 4.1.1 , if u upgraded to 4.1.3 , will this stick? would i be able to use wind still? thanks

madmajd said:
Hello everyone,
I picked up a 2nd hand white Note 2 I317M, Canadian variant, with the intent of using with Mobilicity, which uses AWS 1700 bands. So, after I got it, I applied this mod to enable AWS http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068041 . Unfortunately, even after flashing the QCN file, the phone did not detect Mobilicity. I rooted the phone and installed skynote 8 ROM then flashed the QCN file to unlock the AWS bands, it still didnt detect Mobilicity. I then followed this guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2026569 and installed a T-mobile ROM, then flashed the QCN file, and it still didnt detect Mobilicity. The only networks it shows are CDN ROAMING (aka Rogers), TELUS, and some other network I cant remember. I even downgraded to stock 4.1.1 and applied the QCN, with no luck. I have two friends who have Canadian i317M Note 2s, with the AWS QCN patch applied, and both of them are using them on Mobilicity and Wind with no issues whatsoever. Does anyone have any idea whats going on here? Please help
Thanks!
EDIT: Also want to mention that earlier today when I had Skynote running, the phone connected automatically to Mobilicity after leaving it by itself for a long while. However, it couldnt call or do anything, and signal strength was very bad. After I did a reboot, the phone wouldnt find Mobilicity anymore
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did u get it working?? i have the note 2 i317 originally from telus...got it unlocked and then used the forum's tmobile rom and patch the qcn and it worked. i can use it both on mobilicity and wind right now.... mobilicity however has poor reception. when i switched to wind , reception is strong and my battery lasted longer too.. dunno why... just make sure when u patch the qcn, make sure there are 2 ports which u apply one on. that's how i troubleshoot it and didnt need to install anything else

I followed the instructions on unlocking the AWS bands (did it to 2 buddies Note 2 phones, and worked without issue). However, my phone OCCASIONALLY will find Wind, and will only register on main roads.
I have an S4, and it works anywhere without issues (unlocked AWS bands also), but the Note 2 will not register except main roads, and even then has choppy service.
Used the AT&T qcn file that is found on this site. Not sure if there is something I am missing for the Note 2.
Looks like the same issue as nawkwan.
Please help

sgh-i317 flashing question

Hey everyone need a question answered. I just purchased a used sgh i317 and am planning on unlocking it to use on the tmobile network. I have read and understand the process of using the aws hack to enable att modem to use the tmobile 3g/4g network. I was just wondering if it was possible to flash the factory image ( SGH-T889_TMB_T889UVBMD1_teshxx.zip) for the tmobile note II with odin from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102380 . If I did this would this completely put my sgh-i317 as basically a tmobile note 2 with full data and wifi calling.
I have read in the forums that I should always keep the att modem. Is this also true of the kernal too. Or is my plan to completely turn the sgh-i317 in to an t889 possible as stated above. I really appreciate any imput you would have. thanks!

Most people flash tmobile image so they can use the native wifi calling app.
If that's not a concern for you, I would put in the tmobile sim, unlock it, then add the tmobile 4G APN and reboot. If you live in a refarmed region, you will get 4G data with no further steps.

rangercaptain said:
Most people flash tmobile image so they can use the native wifi calling app.
If that's not a concern for you, I would put in the tmobile sim, unlock it, then add the tmobile 4G APN and reboot. If you live in a refarmed region, you will get 4G data with no further steps.
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Does the TMobile stock image include the Tmobile modem? Or our the modems usually seperate? I really appreciate you helping me out.

apazrjon said:
Does the TMobile stock image include the Tmobile modem? Or our the modems usually seperate? I really appreciate you helping me out.
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Can't mix modem's. You end up with a bootloop. But most of the time the modem's are separate from most Rom's. But ya might want to do a double check just to make sure. So you don't run into any problems..
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I think I got it now
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Can't mix modem's. You end up with a bootloop. But most of the time the modem's are separate from most Rom's. But ya might want to do a double check just to make sure. So you don't run into any problems..
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I appreciate it! I think I got it. The stock factory image would include the radio (I guess most custom roms do not), kernal, and OS. Since the sgh-i317 is so similar to the t889, I could technically flash the tmobile factory ROM onto the sgh-i317. I would just have to flash the att modem in place of the tmobile modem. Think I am just Going to flash a custom rom with wifi calling and just flash the newest att modem too. After I unlock the AWS and set my APN to Tmobile, I should be good to go! I appreciate your help guys! If I missed something here, please let me know.

Sounds about right. You're essentially good to go with any ROM or kernel from the I317, T889 and N7105. You should be fine as long as you don't mix modems (check the backgrounder in my T889V LTE guide if you feel like it) or flash N7100 stuff (see multiple reports of messed up IMEIs and such).

Trouble Reconnecting! (Modem T889 on T889v phone)

Hey so im afraid im on the same boat as those who flashed a t889 modem on a t899v version of the note 2. I had fixed my signal and etc so now I have a working phone which although was a pain im glad I have a working phone. But for some reason whenever it looses connection to WIND HOME, it can never connect back to it untill I reboot the phone. ALSO when I try going automatically to search for a connection it either looks forever until a force stop or nothing happenings if I do manual it shows wind home and like 6 versions of WIND AWAY, no matter what I touch it will never register it even though it claims it is trying to.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. If it helps even though its the same error throughout what ever rom I use im using a t889 modem,with tweaked 2.5

GGT4LIFE said:
Hey so im afraid im on the same boat as those who flashed a t889 modem on a t899v version of the note 2. I had fixed my signal and etc so now I have a working phone which although was a pain im glad I have a working phone. But for some reason whenever it looses connection to WIND HOME, it can never connect back to it untill I reboot the phone. ALSO when I try going automatically to search for a connection it either looks forever until a force stop or nothing happenings if I do manual it shows wind home and like 6 versions of WIND AWAY, no matter what I touch it will never register it even though it claims it is trying to.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. If it helps even though its the same error throughout what ever rom I use im using a t889 modem,with tweaked 2.5
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You can brick your phone if you use a modem not intended for your phone. Just flash the T889v again.
Sent from my SGH-T889 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

flashing t889v modem warning!!!
According to this thread and personal experience, flashing the T889V modem will result your T889V phone in bootloop. See further details in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2119074

bpun said:
According to this thread and personal experience, flashing the T889V modem will result your T889V phone in bootloop. See further details in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2119074
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Has any one been successful in reverting to a T889V modem?
Also, once the T889 modem is flashed on T889V phone, does that unlock all the available LTE bands? For instance, would I be able to use the AT&T, Rogers, Telus/Bell LTE bands? Or would I need to flash specific modems for those phones?
Is there a custom modem file that would enable all the LTE bands the phone is capable off?
Are there any disadvantages to installing T889 modem on T889V? Would I lose anything?

[MODEM][FLASHABLE] MK5 Virgin Mobile/Boost Modem

MODEM][FLASHABLE] MK5 Virgin Mobile/Boost Modem
Please make sure you thank @CNexus the next time you see him, because without him it would be much later before this got out. The guy’s a genius, and a huge help whenever I get stuck. So thanks!
Just a notice: Modems do not contain Knox, this is no different. It is safe to flash, so please don’t ask if it will install Knox. Now you know!
Download Link
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for whatever you do with your phone. Please flash at your own risk
Flashing Instructions:
1. Download to your phone
2. Reboot to recovery
3. Flash zip
4. Reboot
5. Profit

nice work my friend !!
tapped in from my VM GSIII, running jdsingle76's MG2 ROM and Modem -

Good deal :good: . Will check it out later this weekend. Thanks .

Great work on this, it fixed the data issue I was having flawlessly.

im sorry. so if i install this will i be able to flash my L720 to boost mobile?

gibrannz said:
im sorry. so if i install this will i be able to flash my L720 to boost mobile?
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No. This is only a Modem.
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11

JD, thanks for all your modem zips, I like to keep a folder of your zips for VM modems and a folder of the Sprint ones from CNexus on my phone for easy switching on the fly. All work like a charm!
P.S. I'm struckn from over at Android Forums, thanks again for all you do!

Thanks to everyone who made this happen

is there a specific set of APNs that are best utilized by this modem?
I get improved reception for calls and texts in my house (which has horrible service) however MMS is non-existent and data takes a while to connect.
I'm a VM user btw

nidpancho said:
is there a specific set of APNs that are best utilized by this modem?
I get improved reception for calls and texts in my house (which has horrible service) however MMS is non-existent and data takes a while to connect.
I'm a VM user btw
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This is a completely stock modem, and I have not messed with any apn settings. Have you tried other modems? Maybe MK3, MG2, MD7, or heck, I've even heard some guys having success with LJ7. And when you first flashed, did you run the reset activation by running ##72786# on your dialer? And updating prl and profile? Just spit-balling here...hope something sticks
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This is a completely stock modem, and I have not messed with any apn settings. Have you tried other modems? Maybe MK3, MG2, MD7, or heck, I've even heard some guys having success with LJ7. And when you first flashed, did you run the reset activation by running ##72786# on your dialer? And updating prl and profile? Just spit-balling here...hope something sticks
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I just flashed it ontop of my MD7 with my custom APNs and it's working perfectly! Thanks for the help!

Somebody linked to this from the mk3 modem thread, just checking this modem is not for Sprint?
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counterfeit187 said:
Somebody linked to this from the mk3 modem thread, just checking this modem is not for Sprint?
Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk
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It's a Virgin Mobile / Boost Mobile modem, but the version in the OP works on the Sprint S3. Keep in mind, with modems YMMV.
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11

Thanks JD you saved my life!

Thanks. This modem works very well for me. The MK3 was very slow to connect, would drop connections and was slow. The MK5 connects very quickly, is stable and is quite fast even on 3G.

It Worked!!
OMG THANK U TOOK ME A WEEK TO FIND THE PROBLEM.... and it was just right in front of me!!!!

S3 Virgin Mobile (HELP! - no 4G/LTE)
HELP, my S3 will not do 4G/LTE at all.... I've got a rooted Thunderbolt/evo 3d which have performed fine here in Denver (great 4G coverage here). I didn't really look to closely but think this has been a problem even before I rooted the phone. Below I included my phone info, hopefully someone can help me out on what diagnostic to perform or fixes to try. One thing that looks funny(to me).... SIM Phone Type says: CDMA (should it indicate 4G/LTE?) -thanks in advance
About Device Info:
-Model: SPH-L710
-Android version: 4.3
-Baseband version: L710VPUBMK5
-Kernel version: 3.0.31 [email protected] #1 (Wed Nov 27 13:13:20 PST 2013)
-Build number: JSS15J.L710VPUBMK5
-Hardware version: l710.14
Mobile networks
-Network Mode
--LTE / CDMA <--currently selected
--CDMA
Info from SIM Card reader app (this S3 has no real SIM card)
Phone Type: CDMA <----does this mean LTE is not supported!?!
Sim Operator code: 311490
Device software version: 2.2
APN (use shortcut to display/edit active config)
-APN: n.vmu.ispsn
-MCC: 311
-MNC: 490
-APN Type: default,mms
-Bearer: eHRPD
(same APN w/ Bearer: LTE will not connect)
Misc Info:
Update PRL/Profile has been done
Speedtest results (done from multiple physical locations/days, highest reported speed below)
-download: <=1.56 Mbps
-Upload: <=.95 Mbps
Non stock install/changes:
-philz_touch_6.12.8-d2spr.tar.md5
-UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80.zip
-wifi_fix_mk5.zip
-Knox_APP_remover.zip
-SPH-L710_MK5_modem.zip
-CM-AOSP_D2VMU_APN_FIX-LTE-SEND_20131014.zip(installed to fix LTE problem,no change)
-CM-AOSP_D2VMU_APN_FIX-LTE_2014-1-18.zip (installed to fix LTE problem,no change)

You should have 4g LTE if you have it in your area. Did you check to see if there is lte coverage for your carrier? It is different from 4g, so it might be worth checking. Additionally, if that's not it, have you tried reactivating everything after initial flash? Try running ##72786# from your dialer, and let it run through activation. That might help. I remember when I first flashed MK5 it took forever and several activations to finally get 4g
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I can flash this over MK3 without worring about hard brick right?

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I can flash this over MK3 without worring about hard brick right?
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Correct. Modems have nothing to do with bootloaders, even though they use the same letter/number system for naming. Anybody on Sprint or Virgin Mobile or Boost can use the modems from all previous builds for any of these phones interchangeably as well--both MG2 and MK5 from VM/Boost have been reported to work well on Sprint phones, and I can confirm personally that the Sprint modems like MK3 and MD4 run fine on Virgin.

Unlocked i747 - stock rom connects to 2 other carriers - CM12.1 does not

Hello!
I am currently with Telus and have just unlocked my S3 after purchasing the unlock code. If the phone is on the stock Samsung ROM, I can insert a Wind or Rogers SIM and it works fine. However, on the CM-12.1-20150519-NIGHTLY-d2att ROM, it will _not_ connect to any other network. I tried manually searching for network but it fails with a message like Unable to search networks.
I'm not sure why this is happening or how to troubleshoot this. I would prefer to stick with a Lollipop ROM for now.
The CM d2att wikki page does say that since CM11, we should be using the d2lte version for this phone. So should I be installing the d2lte ROM instead?
Thank you

ohTwadi said:
Hello!
I am currently with Telus and have just unlocked my S3 after purchasing the unlock code. If the phone is on the stock Samsung ROM, I can insert a Wind or Rogers SIM and it works fine. However, on the CM-12.1-20150519-NIGHTLY-d2att ROM, it will _not_ connect to any other network. I tried manually searching for network but it fails with a message like Unable to search networks.
I'm not sure why this is happening or how to troubleshoot this. I would prefer to stick with a Lollipop ROM for now.
The CM d2att wikki page does say that since CM11, we should be using the d2lte version for this phone. So should I be installing the d2lte ROM instead?
Thank you
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yes , d2lte ; is the unified version. but i am not sure if that will fix your issue ¿
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"

mrrocketdog said:
yes , d2lte ; is the unified version. but i am not sure if that will fix your issue ¿
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I installed cm-11-20141112-SNAPSHOT-M12-d2lte and unfortunately you were right. I still can't connect to WIND.
I have another fully stock S3 and I ran the Samsung Phone Info app on both to compare. Under the Firmware tab, the PDA version and CSC version is empty on the phone running CM11. Please see screenshots attached which shows this.
Also, I ran the SIM Toolkit app, tapped Manager Services and it gave me a ME returned a temporary error.
Any help would be greatly appreciated to troubleshoot this. To me it does not make any sense that on a unlocked phone, with stock or custom ROM, Telus (this phone was locked to Telus originally) connects just fine. With stock ROM, I can connect to WIND and Rogers but cannot connect to either when running a custom ROM

aaaaaahhhh !!!! @audit13 , hhhhheeeellllpppp !! (please) :what:
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"

The case is missing because there is no carrier customization on a custom rom.
It was my understanding that wind uses aws which the s3 does not natively support although there are hacks to enable these frequencies.
I am not sure how it could connect to wind on a stock rom.

audit13 said:
The case is missing because there is no carrier customization on a custom rom.
It was my understanding that wind uses aws which the s3 does not natively support although there are hacks to enable these frequencies.
I am not sure how it could connect to wind on a stock rom.
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Hello Mr audit13! It's not just that I can't connect to WIND when runnning CM11, I also can't connect to Rogers. Does that still mean there is a frequency issue?
Edit: Looking at WINDs website: (http://www.windmobile.ca/my-wind/faq/devices)
"The WIND Mobile network uses a frequency called AWS, with bands 1700/2100 MHz.(Phones compatible with the U.S. T-Mobile network often work with WIND)"

When you load cm11 or cm12, does your phone show the correct imei?
Which stock rom will connect to wind and Rogers?
Which baseband are you using with cm11 and cm12?
Crazy autocorrect on my iPad changed csc to case

autocorrect OFF. lol. ty for coming to help. :thumbup:
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"

I just did a sanity check. Installed stock ROM and put the WIND SIM in it. It wouldn't connect automatically so I searched for network and it does not show WIND in that list. It only shows WIND Away which is Rogers or Telus I think.
@audit13, you were correct. This phone will not connect to WIND.
I guess I'll just buy a new phone. Nexus 6, here I come!
Anyone in the market for 2 S3's? One is unlocked.

The i747m can connect to wind with a software hack; however, the hack must be applied every time you reboot the phone.
How much for the s3? It's still a great phone.

audit13 said:
The i747m can connect to wind with a software hack; however, the hack must be applied every time you reboot the phone.
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Ah, that's too much work.
How much for the s3? It's still a great phone.
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I see a couple of S3 on sale on Kijiji for 180. Both phones are in pretty good condition. So I am hoping 180 for the unlocked and 160 for the locked one.

Just wanted to let you know that I bought a refurb s3 from koodo for 90 and a refurb note 2 for 180 from koodo. Both come with a 1 year Samsung warranty. They both looked new. You can't find the phones on their website, you need to call the store and ask for stock. I got these phones with no contract, unlocked them via code, and are being used on Rogers and bell.

Oh, hmm. Well, I guess I will try my luck on Kjiji.
Thanks for all your help.

I've checked out kijiji and craigslist and the prices are similar to your asking price. Many people don't know that Koodo sells refurb phones and it was just a matter if luck for me when I got the phones. They weren't even for me! I've been using an old HTC One X from Rogers for the past 8 months

After reading news that Factory Reset leaves most of the data on the phone (research done at Cambridge University), I am very very hesitant to sell my phones now.

ohTwadi said:
After reading news that Factory Reset leaves most of the data on the phone (research done at Cambridge University), I am very very hesitant to sell my phones now.
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That only applies to the ROMs up to 4.3. Why not just flash 4.4.2 a few times, encrypt, decrypt, re-flash? I'm not positive these steps will make it better but it's the only thing I know of.