Hi,
I just bought a Videotron locked SGH-M919V and purchased the unlock codes.
I am with Rogers, and since the unlock this phone works well for voice, but I can not get data to go faster than 3G.
In a place where i used to get 25+ mbps download with LTE I cant get more than 3.7 mbps.
When I look at the APNs, I have LTE tethering and Rogers LTE and Rogers LTE is selected.
In network mode I can only choose:
GSM/WCDMA
GSM only
WCDMA only
How can I get LTE speeds?
Thanks
Had the same issue on the BELL LTE network.
While searching on the web today, I found out two answers to your querry :
1 - Installing a little .apk application named "phone info" not available on the google store witch allow you to kinda force the usage of certain band (including LTE) on your SGH-M919V! See the attachement for the .apk application.
Once the application is installed on your SGH-M919V, open it
Select the first option (mine's in french, but it should be similar to Device Informations or Pheripherical Informations).
Scrool down to where you can choose the network bands or protocols from the menu.
On the Bell Network, "WCDMA prefered" was the default option, and changing it to "LTE/GSM auto (PRL) maked the phone switch between 3g and LTE speeds when available.
2 - Flashing the SGH-919's (non-v) modem.bin with odin. I tried this method, but it didn't worked as expected. The flashing wouldn't work as installed so I started to look for other answers. If someone found answers for this method, a tutorial would be greatly appreciated! (I followed theses instructione but it didnt worked for me :
I didn't wrote theses instructions, they are freely accessible on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2266101
1) Download the T-Mobile firmware from http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-M919&pcode=0#firmware
2) Find the file "modem.bin" and move it to another folder. This file should be about 50MB.
3) Put phone in download mode and plug in USB.
4) Start Odin software.
5) Select "phone" and select the "modem.bin" file.6) Only thing checked should be "Auto Reboot"
7) Hit Start
8) Let it reboot and after that you should be able to connect the LTE network.
The first method is the one that worked for me. Feel free to post any questions if unclear, i'll be glad to answer!
rezadue said:
Hi,
I just bought a Videotron locked SGH-M919V and purchased the unlock codes.
I am with Rogers, and since the unlock this phone works well for voice, but I can not get data to go faster than 3G.
In a place where i used to get 25+ mbps download with LTE I cant get more than 3.7 mbps.
When I look at the APNs, I have LTE tethering and Rogers LTE and Rogers LTE is selected.
In network mode I can only choose:
GSM/WCDMA
GSM only
WCDMA only
How can I get LTE speeds?
Thanks
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Might be Rogers oversaturated LTE Network.
The solution I found is this
For M919V flash the entire original stock rom of I337M from rogers, bell, or telus (3x) and reboot after each flash and then wipe cache and factory reset (with stock recovery). Your phone becomes I337M even on bootloader. Now you have LTE. To get AWS band, look for a thread that says how to enable AWS for I337/I337M . And now you have LTE + AWS
I recommand flashing Telus I337M 4.2.2 rom (it only has one telus bloated app) or the Bell one (4 bell apps). Rogers is the worse rom to flash lol
I've experimented and tested it, thus it definitely works!
That solution seems to work for M919V models only.
I'm using the E975 and I've unlocked the bootloader, installed CM11 on it.
However I realised that the ROM did not detect any signals. I couldn't make calls or SMS.
I had to manually go to the network settings and find the carrier (Singtel) to register everytime I start the phone.
I then flashed savvy 4 ROM to see if the network was any better. It was, but then I was limited to GSM only. I couldn't get 3G or 4G.
Before I unlocked the bootloader, I had 3G and 4G signals.
Then I decided to KDZ back to stock ROM. I had network but only limited to GSM.
I realised my phone could only detect GSM signals from Singtel, M1 and Starhub. I couldn't see 3G or 4G.
I don't know what to do now. I need help. Must I flash any basebands or modems or anything? Thanks
Hey all. I'm currently running a D855V (Australian model) rooted on stock Android 4.4.2.
So I recently upgraded to Lollipop but couldn't use it fully due to issues with some other software of mine. So I used the KDZ method to flash back to 10E. Since then I've lost all 4G/LTE on my phone.
I've tried changing the networking mode inside the mobile network settings from GSM/WCDMA to GSM/WCDMA/LTE but once selected my entire mobile network will drop. From there it will regain network connectivity for about 10 seconds (minus any data connection) and then drop off again, showing no network. It will continue to do this until I change the network type back to GSM/WCDMA or reboot (which defaults the connectivity method back to GSM/WCDMA anyway). I tried flashing the 10C firmware too (for Australia) but this will do the exact same thing.
I've also tried changing the LTE RAT settings inside the hidden menu to GSM/WCDMA/LTE and it still won't connect. It will drop the network like the previous method but will then reconnect only with a HSDPA connection rather than 4G/LTE.
I've checked the SIM card in another phone and it works fine with 4G/LTE. I've also checked my IMEI and it shows that I do have one so I can rule that out. Right now I"m at a loss. I'm thinking I need to flash a new radio or baseband but I can't find any info about that from any of the other threads I've read.
Any info at this stage would be great as it sucks having the 2nd best 4G speeds in the world and not being able to use them.
Cheers all.
EDIT: Resolved it by flashing KK modem/baseband. Thanks to JDr0iD for the suggestion. Turns out the KK and LP basebands are done differently. Figures considering the massive overhaul they've done with it. Anyway the modem can be found here - https://mega.co.nz/#!61QBVS5B!pa2xdGyeWAJKyAazkz9O8qc5b9hJOpxX5kaU_aFdjq4
potplanty said:
Hey all. I'm currently running a D855V (Australian model) rooted on stock Android 4.4.2.
So I recently upgraded to Lollipop but couldn't use it fully due to issues with some other software of mine. So I used the KDZ method to flash back to 10E. Since then I've lost all 4G/LTE on my phone.
I've tried changing the networking mode inside the mobile network settings from GSM/WCDMA to GSM/WCDMA/LTE but once selected my entire mobile network will drop. From there it will regain network connectivity for about 10 seconds (minus any data connection) and then drop off again, showing no network. It will continue to do this until I change the network type back to GSM/WCDMA or reboot (which defaults the connectivity method back to GSM/WCDMA anyway). I tried flashing the 10C firmware too (for Australia) but this will do the exact same thing.
I've also tried changing the LTE RAT settings inside the hidden menu to GSM/WCDMA/LTE and it still won't connect. It will drop the network like the previous method but will then reconnect only with a HSDPA connection rather than 4G/LTE.
I've checked the SIM card in another phone and it works fine with 4G/LTE. I've also checked my IMEI and it shows that I do have one so I can rule that out. Right now I"m at a loss. I'm thinking I need to flash a new radio or baseband but I can't find any info about that from any of the other threads I've read.
Any info at this stage would be great as it sucks having the 2nd best 4G speeds in the world and not being able to use them.
Cheers all.
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Hey mate. Do you think modem is still linked to lollipop? Try another modem or restore EFS to see if makes a difference
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think it might be an lteconfig issue?
Hello! I do not want to use GSM networks. I found "WCDMA only" in the phone settings, but I want accept LTE networks too. Who know how can I do this? My phone is rooted and have a custom recovery, firmware V20h. Thanks!
Hello, All.
I've successfully completed my quest in getting my Verizon Galaxy S7 to work with AT&T's primary LTE band; Band 17.
At first I was using the PE1 firmware with root. I first used Phone INFO (for Samsung) app to access the service code 2263. On PE1, only the factory Verizon-supplied bands were showing as supported. Band 12/17 were not showing in the service menu.
I took my chances and flashed the G930U firmware (found on the AT&T S7 forum of all things) and booted the phone with my AT&T SIM card. I ran LTE Discovery and achieved profit. Band 17 was working with the same signal as the iPhone 6S the SIM card came out of.
Also, the 930U firmware completely debrands the phone, which is perfect since I'll be using it on AT&T. After I confirmed band 17 I proceeded to root using the normal method of flashing the engboot and installing the root/SuperSU package per the root instructions. I did not use the Verizon PE1 debloater/fixes .zip files to make necessary tweaks, post root. I performed the tweaks manually (wifi fix, CPU governer: interactive, and SecurityLogAgent) .. Let me know if I'm missing anything in those regards please.
The ONLY thing I can't do now is view all the LTE bands in 2263 Service Mode. I get a "RAT Selection option: is restricted".. I want to see if all LTE bands are unlocked now. If you know of another way to see all the supported LTE bands, please let me know!
I now have exactly what I was set out to accomplish and it's great. The S7 is replacing my iPhone 6S on AT&T and I will be buying a Note 7 to replace the S7 on Verizon. If/when root is achieved on the Note 7 I will do the same and replace the Note 7 on Verizon with the iPhone 7 (I cycle my personal/business phones as a guilty pleasure if you can't tell already)
Screen shots attached
nice work, thanks for taking the plunge
Just did the same on a friend's S7 that he was trying to get on Cricket's LTE, as the VZW firmware kept him on HSPA+ at most. All I had to do was flash the AT&T firmware and bam, LTE. I forgot to check what band it was on but at least it's an additional proof of concept.
Thanks for the info!
Can u link that ROM
I haven't tried with Samsung, however, most phones with Qualcomm modems can be accessed via QXDM or similar PC software. Often the so called hacked HTC modem driver will allow QXDM to communicate with the phone.
There are XDA threads detailing how to access the appropriate LTE bands and selecting bands of choice using the above method.
AT&T and VzW both use bands 2 and 4, so you probably have all the bands that you need covered already.
xdadevnube said:
I haven't tried with Samsung, however, most phones with Qualcomm modems can be accessed via QXDM or similar PC software. Often the so called hacked HTC modem driver will allow QXDM to communicate with the phone.
There are XDA threads detailing how to access the appropriate LTE bands and selecting bands of choice using the above method.
AT&T and VzW both use bands 2 and 4, so you probably have all the bands that you need covered already.
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The factory Verizon firmware did NOT have LTE band 12 or 17 unlocked so I was only getting HSPA+ with little spurts of band 2/4 LTE every once in a while with the AT&T SIM card in it. Flashing the 930U unlocked band 12/17 for me so I have full LTE coverage in the same spots where I only had HSPA+ before.
parin11 said:
Can u link that ROM
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/xda-community-love-g930u-t3415875
One thing to note also is that the G930U firmware auto detects your carrier settings and has you restart after first boot. I'm assuming it will unlock correct bands depending on the carrier SIM you use. The G930U firmware does NOT, however, like the Verizon SIM. Upon updating carrier settings with a Verizon SIM installed, the device will reboot into recovery. Every time you power on the device it will prompt you to update the carrier settings and will have you reboot again.. back into recovery. Rinse and repeat. I had to refresh the U firmware to get my band 12/17 back after putting the Verizon SIM in.
MrBaltazar said:
One thing to note also is that the G930U firmware auto detects your carrier settings and has you restart after first boot. I'm assuming it will unlock correct bands depending on the carrier SIM you use. The G930U firmware does NOT, however, like the Verizon SIM. Upon updating carrier settings with a Verizon SIM installed, the device will reboot into recovery. Every time you power on the device it will prompt you to update the carrier settings and will have you reboot again.. back into recovery. Rinse and repeat. I had to refresh the U firmware to get my band 12/17 back after putting the Verizon SIM in.
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That happened to me when I rooted on the ufirmware forced to reboot.
Sent from my SM-G930U using XDA-Developers mobile app
MrBaltazar said:
Hello, All.
I've successfully completed my quest in getting my Verizon Galaxy S7 to work with AT&T's primary LTE band; Band 17.
At first I was using the PE1 firmware with root. I first used Phone INFO (for Samsung) app to access the service code 2263. On PE1, only the factory Verizon-supplied bands were showing as supported. Band 12/17 were not showing in the service menu.
I took my chances and flashed the G930U firmware (found on the AT&T S7 forum of all things) and booted the phone with my AT&T SIM card. I ran LTE Discovery and achieved profit. Band 17 was working with the same signal as the iPhone 6S the SIM card came out of.
Also, the 930U firmware completely debrands the phone, which is perfect since I'll be using it on AT&T. After I confirmed band 17 I proceeded to root using the normal method of flashing the engboot and installing the root/SuperSU package per the root instructions. I did not use the Verizon PE1 debloater/fixes .zip files to make necessary tweaks, post root. I performed the tweaks manually (wifi fix, CPU governer: interactive, and SecurityLogAgent) .. Let me know if I'm missing anything in those regards please.
The ONLY thing I can't do now is view all the LTE bands in 2263 Service Mode. I get a "RAT Selection option: is restricted".. I want to see if all LTE bands are unlocked now. If you know of another way to see all the supported LTE bands, please let me know!
I now have exactly what I was set out to accomplish and it's great. The S7 is replacing my iPhone 6S on AT&T and I will be buying a Note 7 to replace the S7 on Verizon. If/when root is achieved on the Note 7 I will do the same and replace the Note 7 on Verizon with the iPhone 7 (I cycle my personal/business phones as a guilty pleasure if you can't tell already)
Screen shots attached
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With flashing the 930u firmware being possible would it be possible to then get twrp recovery working? Debating on trying just because I have an extra s7
eg2_Justin said:
With flashing the 930u firmware being possible would it be possible to then get twrp recovery working? Debating on trying just because I have an extra s7
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Unfortunately no. Bootloader is still locked and we cannot flash custom recoveries at this time.
MrBaltazar said:
Unfortunately no. Bootloader is still locked and we cannot flash custom recoveries at this time.
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Ahh I figured that was the case
Currently on stock. I get LTE with a att sim card until i place a call then it reverts to 3G. Any known issues with this method? I would really enjoy having full LTE coverage if possible
XxCyberHackerxX said:
Currently on stock. I get LTE with a att sim card until i place a call then it reverts to 3G. Any known issues with this method? I would really enjoy having full LTE coverage if possible
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Have this issue as well on VZW mvno.
Illogi.xbone said:
Have this issue as well on VZW mvno.
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I'm hoping this method can eliminate that issue. I just need multiple people to confirm this works (too scared to try it without feedback)
XxCyberHackerxX said:
I'm hoping this method can eliminate that issue. I just need multiple people to confirm this works (too scared to try it without feedback)
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The issue I have is with the U Firmware. However, the method does not trip knox. Make a Smartswitch backup and give it a go. If it still doesn't work flash back to AT&T stock and restore from your backup.
OP: if you haven't been able to allow the RAT selection i'd suggest this.
go to Service mode main menu (either broadcast cmd 27663368378 or app like shortcut master), 2. ue setting > 1. setting > 1. protocol > 5. sim > 4. EF_RAT Free Supporting > 1. EF rat free supporting on (select even if it shows on)> now RAT Free Support.
Then business as usual.
XxCyberHackerxX said:
Currently on stock. I get LTE with a att sim card until i place a call then it reverts to 3G. Any known issues with this method? I would really enjoy having full LTE coverage if possible
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Your call is being transmitted over LTE so the data reverts back to Hspa during the call. Mine does this but returns to LTE after I hang up.
MrBaltazar said:
Your call is being transmitted over LTE so the data reverts back to Hspa during the call. Mine does this but returns to LTE after I hang up.
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Thanks for the explanation. So at this point what is the point of this method? Does unlocking the band lead to a stronger signal?
XxCyberHackerxX said:
Thanks for the explanation. So at this point what is the point of this method? Does unlocking the band lead to a stronger signal?
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You unlock the band that AT&T primarily uses for LTE. Much more LTE signal throughout the nation on band 17.