Hello there hope all of you doing well
i had Tmo SGH-T999 S3 which is unlocked but after unlocking its stuck on 2G Network i couldn't use 3g network
i search on google and i found this code :*#197328640#
but i don't know how to use it any way can you help me
wish best times 4 you ^_^
Did you sim-unlock the phone using a code?
I'm also having this issue. I have TMO SGH-T999 S3 sim unlocked before via software (not unlocked via code) and always stays on E (2G). I am thinking that i got messed up after the unlock. My IMEI is still intact btw.
First thing is to double check that your IMEI exactly matches the one on the sticker under the battery. If it checks out, the next best step is to reflash your current or newer stock firmware. (This can be caused by mismatched firmware so by flashing it you will either fix the problem or eliminate it as the cause).
You may also want to check your IMEI against the blacklists online. Especially if you bought it anywhere but a retail store.
Unlocking via code or secret menu should not affect radio bands available in the phone.
WCDMA Band preference
I've checked the WCDMA (3G) band preference available in my T999 S3 and below are the only option available:
The mode preference menu: *#2263#
The information menu: *#197328640#
WCDMA 850
WCDMA 900
WCDMA 1700
WCDMA 1900
WCDMA IMT2000
WCDMA ALL
... and found out my carrier band preference for 3G is 2100. Seems i'm out of luck for 3G data and since this T999 cannot support 4G LTE. I guess i'm stuck on E (2G) data unless i use WiFi.
P.S - Is there a way to add a 1800 or 2100 band preference to WCDMA? :fingers-crossed:
Check the General section in AT&Ts forum. They had something like this if I remember right. They could enable use on a different band, but I don't think it would stick after a reboot. It's been a long time since I looked at it though, so they may have made some more progress on it.
Goodbye 2G (E) data connection
I'm happy to report that my (WCDMA) data speeds is now functional on my SIM network carrier! :good: Loving the speed browsing at last . Although showing as 4G but i know my T999 is not capable of that and not very sure.
Again, thanks DocHoliday777 (I don't know how to link your name) for giving me the idea about the Modem mod. I just followed the guide on the link below and used the NV Data backup from T999L file. So for any users of T999 you can try this mod but please do it at your own risk and don't forget to backup.
I hope this T999L modem mod can be included on the newer root66 baseband/firmware so it can be permanent?
Anyway, just follow the guide on the link below and hit thanks!
http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344627
P.S - To access the modem setting on my SGH-T999 I've used the code *#0808#. And my final WCDMA setting i chose WCDMA ALL. Goodluck!
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A family member gifted me a Galaxy S4, however it is the SGH-M919. I currently live in Europe and 3G bands in my region are GSM 900/1800. At the moment I can't access 3G and any other type of data for that matter (LTE is not supported here). Is there a way to change T-mobile 950 and 1900 bands to my region ones?
Thanks for taking your time to answer
Sadly not.
Since the radio does not support those frequencies for hsdpa
TheArtiszan said:
Sadly not.
Since the radio does not support those frequencies for hsdpa
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So there's no way to fix it?
Hello Flex,
I have the same phone "Samsung S4 SGH-M919 - Tmobile" and I live in Hungary, it works fine with me all you have to do is just to switch form WCDMA/GSM to any other option "like GSM only" then back to WCDMA/GSM as a kind of refresh and the 3G will work fine after that, you can find this inside Settings > More Networks > Mobile Networks > Network mode, but unfortunately you have to do this every time you restart your device.
There is also another alternative solution is to reset the Access point names to default, you can find this inside Settings > More Networks > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names.
to be honest I don't know the reason of this error, but try what I described and tell me if it works with you.
Good Luck
Well. I have the exact same phone and have tried several ROMs, either custom or stock and basebands also. Nothing seems to work. The very few users who reported it was working didn't provide much evidence of it. Even Wikipedia says no 3G 900MHz availability for this phone. A simple edit to NV 1877 values won't solve it. I've tried that too.
I've seen several discussions about this but didn't seem to find a working solution. I'm currently using GNF1 V3 NB4, I tried using the apn settings for at&t and also called them to make sure they have the correct imei number. Also, for some reason under the "Network mode" I don't have an LTE option, I only have WCDMA/GSM, GSM ONLY AND WCDMA ONLY. I am able to get 4G but no LTE. Is there any solution or any other way to solve this problem?
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I've seen several discussions about this but didn't seem to find a working solution. I'm currently using GNF1 V3 NB4, I tried using the apn settings for at&t and also called them to make sure they have the correct imei number. Also, for some reason under the "Network mode" I don't have an LTE option, I only have WCDMA/GSM, GSM ONLY AND WCDMA ONLY. I am able to get 4G but no LTE. Is there any solution or any other way to solve this problem?
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Change ro.product.name= in the build.prop to say jfltetmo
will it also change the speed or just add an "LTE" symbol?
Give you the LTE option in network modes and change the icon. Speeds? Probably since youll have LTE back
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Give you the LTE option in network modes and change the icon. Speeds? Probably since youll have LTE back
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ok, i have the LTE option in "network modes" now, however the speed is more or less the same and I don't have LTE bar, not sure whether it's because of my current location or what.. is there anything else I could edit to try to make it work?
If I change the ro.product.model , name and device to at&t values would I get the LTE speeds just like an at&t s4?
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ok, i have the LTE option in "network modes" now, however the speed is more or less the same and I don't have LTE bar, not sure whether it's because of my current location or what.. is there anything else I could edit to try to make it work?
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When I bought this phone from T-Mobile I was still on an AT&T plan. Before I jumped ship over to Net10 Wireless I used AT&T's LTE all over Pensacola. That was on a sim-unlocked, unrooted, otherwise 100% stock M919. Did you double-check your APN's? Perhaps you're just not in an area where you can pick up LTE?
Yes I use the correct apns the ones that at&t gave me, but im gonna try to go back to stock then change the apns to at&t and maybe that will work.. but even if it will, I don't know if I could keep using GNF1 or would I have to use a different rom, anybody else have or had issues with getting LTE on at&t while using custom roms and knows roms that work? (Preferably tw)
See your network type in settings > about phone > status. Try to get LTE with your AT&T SIM on another phone then install it back to your M919.
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Hello,
I have an open-line Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-M919v) and the problem is that I can't use the LTE feature of this device even though there is a sticker of LTE on the phone. The network mode option doesn't show LTE option as it only says WCDMA/GSM, WCDMA Only and GSM Only. I also tried to change the settings in *#2263# but selecting LTE changes the Signal bars to " Ø " I upgraded from Kitkat (4.4.2) to Lollipop(OTA) and still the LTE option on Network mode is missing.
I am using an LTE sim and also am very sure that I am in an LTE spot. The phone was from Canada but I don't know which network specifically it was subscribed to as it was only given to me.
Hoping to fix this problem as soon as possible, Thank you.
You should ask here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile
But probably there isn't anything you can do. You phone doesn't really support LTE. It support some bands, but your provider is probably using a different band for LTE. So your phone will never get LTE with that provider.
Choose "automatic" after dialing *#2263*
Worked for me.
Sent from M919V Galaxy S4 via XDA Premium HD app.
I had a vzw s4 and was able to get lte in a hybrid att area. I had to use lte specific locked band in the options and would change to gsm or automatic when i left the hybrid area to be able to place calls etc. In the hybrid area everything worked fine.
hello every one.
My lte doesn't work. I already test with the rom paranoid and CM.
I m from morocco our 4g is new and i think is the same as the europe 4g (lte).
Do you have any idea ?
Pls help
Thank you for your time
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Help pls i need to flash modem ?
Which carrier are you using in Europe? Are you roaming from T-Mobile or have you purchased a different service/SIM card in Europe?
Also, what country are you in specifically?
There was a guide somewhere on XDA regarding Qualcomm processors and band unlocking using QXDM (LTE) and QPST (GSM/WCDMA) though I forget the exact name. I believe there was also concern that it could damage antennas. Also I have no idea if it actually works and mucking around in the NV RAM space is very risky. I would not advise it.
Is at least the GSM service working? If so, is it really that bad that you need LTE? Personally I would leave it at "oh the gsm works, I'm good". :good:
Depends on the carrier you are using, is your phone unlocked? I would assume that it is since your can receive gsm signal.... Anyways, what you would want to do is check your network's APN and check our phones APN settings and add the 4g/LTE APN settings to your phone manually... Then restart your phone and try again, make sure you select the apn after adding it so you know it's active. Try that. If that doesnt work, then go into your APN settings again and just do (reset apn setings) or something along the lines of that which resets/restores your apn settings back to normal/default.... either one could work, try the first one first ofc! G:L:
I have changed the default LTE band in the service menu of my M919 by entering *#2363# as I have found that LTE detects more quickly with band 4 selected. If I give the phone to my wife, who uses AT&T, I never see an LTE signal although we have very good AT&T coverage where I live.
Is there a way to change LTE band selection to default? Does a factory reset also reset the band settings to stock? I have not found a clear answer on this.
My phone is unlocked using a combination of procedures found here in the forum, so unlocking is not an issue.
Thanks for any guidance.