I'm tentatively exploring the idea of adding LTE band 28(700) to my Xperia D5503.
Has anyone attempted (successful or otherwise) to add an additional LTE band to their phone?
I have check *#*#SERVICE#*#* and have LTE bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20
I have read through a lot of the following thread and used the tools and got to the stage where I can see the current GSM/HSDPA frequencies, but adding LTE bands requires a bit more code/calculations.
[GUIDE] Add all GSM and LTE bands to your phone
Sadly the thread was closed due to in thread conflicts.
It is mooted that the Xperia phones do carry the extra bands, but by default, just keep to a focused group for given regions.
Xperia Z3C does have LTE band 28(700) by default.
So, any thoughts or information on this would really helpful.
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Hi everyone.
Some interesting things I've been working on lately. I actually own a Generic BE c6603 Xperia Z. I live in Canada, and our latest LTE here is largely 1700/2100 AWS, with some 2600 splashed in. The HSPA+ network also supports AWS. We're waiting on the 700mhz auction to happen soon.
For a while now, I've been using Xperia ZL baseband c6506 .434 to get LTE support due to 2600 channel on the c6603. Now, it's confusing as to why this works.
The c6603 hardware already supported 2600mhz (but we never got LTE prior). Why then, does it suddenly get LTE when you flash the c6506 baseband (which is supposed to support AWS) but NOT AWS hspa+? When you check the supported frequencies section, you haven't added anything new, it just works. The T-Mobile c6506 radio in theory is actually closer to the 6602 yet somehow, it magically works.
The thought comes down to three things, correct me if I'm wrong.
Either:
1) The baseband modifies the listed frequency ranges of the existing 2600mhz band to something that picks up our LTE range in Canada, but isn't adding any frequencies the radio doesn't PHYSICALLY support, because the hardware is different.
or:
2) The baseband modifies the radio to support ALL the bands Tmobile's c6506 but the existing overlay APK framework-res from the 6603 is disabling AWS on a software level, and the hardware isn't different.
or:
3) The hardware isn't different, but the kernel drivers have been modified to exclude the other bands.
Does anyone know which it is?
Hey all,
I live in the middle of Texas. T-Mobile/MetroPCS uses band 4 for LTE but have recently added band 12 as well. I am able to access band selection on my phone with *#2263#. My phone is rooted and I also have PhoneUtil and HiddenMenu installed. After accessing the LTE band menu I can toggle between LTE bands at will, but band 12 was added after my phone was manufactured.
I read many threads where people "add" LTE bands to their phones for overseas use etc., but I have not found a concrete method that either still works or is applicable to non-custom roms.
Has there been any progress on this or does someone know of a 100% working solution to add the bands to the SGH-M919 Galaxy S4?
thanks very much for reading...........
Has anyone successfully unlocked all the frequency bands for the 5s. I did see a thread on the Mi5 being unlocked. Secondly if they can be unlocked does it actually work on all the North American LTE bands, specifically Rogers in Canada.
any help appreciated.....if it can be done I'll be buying the phone. I like the specs.
I'm a bit confused at what you're asking here. 1 minute of googling tells me Rodgers only supports LTE bands 4, 7 (with 12 being deployed) and only in 'select markets' (source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogers_Wireless#LTE)
Further 2 seconds of googling shows me that the mi 5s radio only supports LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500) (source: http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_5s-7260.php)
So basic logic is telling me that if have Rodgers, and you don't have coverage by band 7, you don't have LTE.
There is no magical bullet to make a radio support frequencies it does not support. (RTFM).
Seems some people have had some success:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...ad-progress-please-leave-im-updating-t2871269
alloysious,
OP is inquiring whether frequency band 4 can be unlocked for Mi5S?
viperpiper,
Please keep posted, if you come across any info that help to unlock the band 4 for Mi5S. I am also looking for that.
macwindows said:
alloysious,
OP is inquiring whether frequency band 4 can be unlocked for Mi5S?
viperpiper,
Please keep posted, if you come across any info that help to unlock the band 4 for Mi5S. I am also looking for that.
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Try this:
From Dialer: *#*#4636#*#*
Select SIM you want (for me was 'Phone info2')
Select 'TD-SCDMA, DMS/WCDMA and LTE' to change your radio settings
Select last one on list above Unknown.
(for me was TD-SCDMA, LTE, CDMA, EVDO, GSM/WCDMA)
You should now have everything your radio supports enabled.
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Looks like some others on this forum have had some success with other phones. Try it out and let us know-
https://forum.xda-developers.com/cr...ad-progress-please-leave-im-updating-t2871269
Is somebody going to try?
I just saw, from what I could read, is that the original Mi5 (not the Mi5s) they managed to unlock all the bands but 20. So could the same method be used and if so would that make the Mi5s compatible with North American carriers ?
viperpiper said:
I just saw, from what I could read, is that the original Mi5 (not the Mi5s) they managed to unlock all the bands but 20. So could the same method be used and if so would that make the Mi5s compatible with North American carriers ?
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Not sure - you should give it a try, if you currently don't have a working LTE phone
So OP did it work? could you unlock band 4?
I've been following this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-5/how-to/progress-trying-to-unlock-bands-t3337476/page71. Nothing good has happened so far on b20.
I have an unlocked K10/ATT model that I was attempting to use overseas in Japan on docomo network needs one of (LTE band 1,19,21).
After checking online at some sites I have seen mixed reports if the phone supports LTE band 1 2100mhz.
The phone does not connect to carrier and the manuals for ATT version look like band 1 is not supported.
Im wondering if the hardware itself actually supports band 1 and if there is any way via firmware update or secret menu to enable it.
Appreciate any related info.
Kuma
Could someone who has this exact model please confirm whether or not the FDD LTE band configuration is as follows?
Apologies for inconveniencing members with such elementary questions, but I have very impaired vision and there are few MASSIVE screen phones that work in the USA within my price range. I contacted Motorola and posted in their forum to be sure of this purchase, but to no avail.
Meanwhile every seller in the USA who claims to carry the XT-2087-1 Odessa variant is posting the FDD-LTE Configuration for XT-2087-2 (which lacks B12, B17 and B66) in their specification.
The config I think it is supposed to have is:
FDD-LTE Bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B28 and B66
If that is correct, why are Amazon sellers are stating that this phone cannot use Volte? I do understand that getting Volte to work on an international model might require using short codes and/or activating the Sim on a different phone before using it with the G9 Plus, or maybe rooting and a custom rom, but that's okay. Just want to make sure it's not hardware limited).
Is anyone here using this phone with ATT or T-Mobile or an ATT/TMO MVNO?
Thank you for your help!
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Could someone who has this exact model please confirm whether or not the FDD LTE band configuration is as follows?
Apologies for inconveniencing members with such elementary questions, but I have very impaired vision and there are few MASSIVE screen phones that work in the USA within my price range. I contacted Motorola and posted in their forum to be sure of this purchase, but to no avail.
Meanwhile every seller in the USA who claims to carry the XT-2087-1 Odessa variant is posting the FDD-LTE Configuration for XT-2087-2 (which lacks B12, B17 and B66) in their specification.
The config I think it is supposed to have is:
FDD-LTE Bands: B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B28 and B66
If that is correct, why are Amazon sellers are stating that this phone cannot use Volte? I do understand that getting Volte to work on an international model might require using short codes and/or activating the Sim on a different phone before using it with the G9 Plus, or maybe rooting and a custom rom, but that's okay. Just want to make sure it's not hardware limited).
Is anyone here using this phone with ATT or T-Mobile or an ATT/TMO MVNO?
Thank you for your help!
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I have that model but have no idea how to check that config
Thanks for replying. Are you using it in the USA and if you are can you tell me which carrier you are using and which LTE band is active? (Any Android app that checks network configuration can show the info).
How are you liking the phone?
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Thanks for replying. Are you using it in the USA and if you are can you tell me which carrier you are using and which LTE band is active? (Any Android app that checks network configuration can show the info).
How are you liking the phone?
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No, I'm not from the US
Okay: I finally got a callback from Motorola international (who were no help at all as they referred me to the New Zealand website which is a different model).
However, the 4G LTE configuration for this exact model is listed on the Brazil website: https://www.motorola.com.br/smartphone-moto-g9-plus/p
It is as follows:
Bandas
2G - GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G - WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz
4G - LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8
/B12/B17/B28/B66
This means the only major band this phone is lacking for TMO is band 71. Yes, it is increasingly important for TMO, but even without band 71, this is one of the few Motorola Dual Sim phones to include FDD LTE 12/17 & 66.
It should be fully compatible with AT&T (except that Cricket won't permit it to use Volte on the Cricket network ... AT&T MVNOs apart from Cricket seem to be fine).
I am probably going to take a chance and order this on Amazon. I will report back on how well it works with my two ATT MVNOs --- still looking for a cheap prepaid TMO MVNO sim for testing purposes, if anybody has suggestions.
brasscupcakes said:
Okay: I finally got a callback from Motorola international (who were no help at all as they referred me to the New Zealand website which is a different model).
However, the 4G LTE configuration for this exact model is listed on the Brazil website: https://www.motorola.com.br/smartphone-moto-g9-plus/p
It is as follows:
Bandas
2G - GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
3G - WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz
4G - LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8
/B12/B17/B28/B66
This means the only major band this phone is lacking for TMO is band 71. Yes, it is increasingly important for TMO, but even without band 71, this is one of the few Motorola Dual Sim phones to include FDD LTE 12/17 & 66.
It should be fully compatible with AT&T (except that Cricket won't permit it to use Volte on the Cricket network ... AT&T MVNOs apart from Cricket seem to be fine).
I am probably going to take a chance and order this on Amazon. I will report back on how well it works with my two ATT MVNOs --- still looking for a cheap prepaid TMO MVNO sim for testing purposes, if anybody has suggestions.
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friend. save your files and try to reset it with your carrier's chip and put it later when you go into airplane mode there within 2 minutes you can take it out of airplane mode that might solve your case. Hope this helps . here always help me doing this