Can anyone confirm that the N930V has LTE Band 17 and LTE Band 12? Does anyone have an AT&T SIM they can put into their Verizon Note 7?
Frequency Check says it supports the bands:
https://www.frequencycheck.com/models/AQQ7j/samsung-sm-n930v-galaxy-note-7-xlte
This is a deciding factor on how I am going to purchase my Note 7. This is also pretty big news since the Galaxy S series and the Note series has not supported these bands natively in recent years.
SOLVED:::
AT&T N930a PH1 firmware can be flashed onto a stock N930v Verizon Note 7 successfully. This unlocks AT&T LTE bands the same way the S7/S7e does. SUCCESS!
According to Verizon's page, it does not support those bands-
Network
LTE Band 2,4,5,13 LTE Roaming 3,7,8, 18,19,20
GSM/UMTS Quad TD-SCDMA 34, 39 TDD LTE 38, 39, 40, 41
https://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/samsung-galaxy-note-7/#?sku=2100174
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AT&T SIM on N930V
I just put my AT&T SIM in my Verizon Note 7 and NO GO
Same result as with my Verizon S7
The SIM works in 3G only.
Jeffrey687 said:
I just put my AT&T SIM in my Verizon Note 7 and NO GO
Same result as with my Verizon S7
The SIM works in 3G only.
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Thank you for trying and confirming. Next quest will be to have someone flash the N930a firmware (recently posted earlier today) onto the N930v device and see if it unlocks LTE band 12/17 just like it did with the S7 and S7 Edge.
AT&T ROM on Verizon Note 7
MrBaltazar said:
Thank you for trying and confirming. Next quest will be to have someone flash the N930a firmware (recently posted earlier today) onto the N930v device and see if it unlocks LTE band 12/17 just like it did with the S7 and S7 Edge.
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Well, I went ahead and flashed the AT&T ROM onto my new Verizon Note 7; and it WORKED !
Yes, I also flashed the .PIT file. Everything went very smoothly.
Nothing like hearing the AT&T jingle come out of a Verizon phone.
So far, I have not had one single problem.
My Note 7 is connected to LTE band 2 where I am in Tempe, AZ
Jeffrey687 said:
Well, I went ahead and flashed the AT&T ROM onto my new Verizon Note 7; and it WORKED !
Yes, I also flashed the .PIT file. Everything went very smoothly.
Nothing like hearing the AT&T jingle come out of a Verizon phone.
So far, I have not had one single problem.
My Note 7 is connected to LTE band 2 where I am in Tempe, AZ
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You are the effing MAN! Heading to the Verizon store in a few hours to buy one. THANK YOU for all your work and trials!
ALL US variants of the Galaxy Note 7 are the same hardware wise. They all have the hardware for the same exact bands. Check under specs on Samsung's website
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SM-N930VZSAVZW
I suppose if you are using a Verizon phone with ATT sim, you need to input the proper APNs.
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Jeffrey687 said:
Well, I went ahead and flashed the AT&T ROM onto my new Verizon Note 7; and it WORKED !
Yes, I also flashed the .PIT file. Everything went very smoothly.
Nothing like hearing the AT&T jingle come out of a Verizon phone.
So far, I have not had one single problem.
My Note 7 is connected to LTE band 2 where I am in Tempe, AZ
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Are you serious? I am not sure that is possible unless you have an unlocked bootloader first.
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AT&T ROM on Verizon Note 7
androidbuff123 said:
ALL US variants of the Galaxy Note 7 are the same hardware wise. They all have the hardware for the same exact bands. Check under specs on Samsung's website
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SM-N930VZSAVZW
I suppose if you are using a Verizon phone with ATT sim, you need to input the proper APNs.
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Are you serious? I am not sure that is possible unless you have an unlocked bootloader first.
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To begin with: I own a Verizon S7 AND a U.S. Unlocked S7. I also own a Verizon Note 7.
While it is true that all Samsung phones are physically the same; it is also true that the different carrier ROMs block certain radio channels/bands. So much for Verizon phones being "Unlocked"
Even with the AT&T APN information entered into a Verizon S7 or Note 7, the Verizon ROM blocks LTE service.
I would never have thought that you could successfully flash the AT&T ROM onto a Verizon Note 7; but I just did it!
My "Verizon" Note 7 now thinks it is an SM-N930A in every shape and form! Strange, but true! All screens and settings show this.
I never even tried to flash the AT&T ROM onto my Verizon S7 as it never dawned on me that it could work.
Jeffrey687 said:
To begin with: I own a Verizon S7 AND a U.S. Unlocked S7. I also own a Verizon Note 7.
While it is true that all Samsung phones are physically the same; it is also true that the different carrier ROMs block certain radio channels/bands. So much for Verizon phones being "Unlocked"
Even with the AT&T APN information entered into a Verizon S7 or Note 7, the Verizon ROM blocks LTE service.
I would never have thought that you could successfully flash the AT&T ROM onto a Verizon Note 7; but I just did it!
My "Verizon" Note 7 now thinks it is an SM-N930A in every shape and form! Strange, but true! All screens and settings show this.
I never even tried to flash the AT&T ROM onto my Verizon S7 as it never dawned on me that it could work.
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I just did it also! Successfully running the AT&T PH1 firmware on my N930v Verizon Note 7. Jeffrey687 I can't thank you enough for confirming the firmware for me.
The hardware between US carrier-branded Note 7 devices is identical. The ROMs are what determines the network and/or LTE bands the device is allowed to use.
androidbuff123 said:
ALL US variants of the Galaxy Note 7 are the same hardware wise. They all have the hardware for the same exact bands. Check under specs on Samsung's website
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SM-N930VZSAVZW
I suppose if you are using a Verizon phone with ATT sim, you need to input the proper APNs.
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Are you serious? I am not sure that is possible unless you have an unlocked bootloader first.
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It's possible to flash the entire firmware from another carrier on these devices. It is not possible to unlock more LTE bands using APN settings, however. Flashing your desired carrier's firmware will unlock the bands necessary.
Jeffrey687 said:
To begin with: I own a Verizon S7 AND a U.S. Unlocked S7. I also own a Verizon Note 7.
While it is true that all Samsung phones are physically the same; it is also true that the different carrier ROMs block certain radio channels/bands. So much for Verizon phones being "Unlocked"
Even with the AT&T APN information entered into a Verizon S7 or Note 7, the Verizon ROM blocks LTE service.
I would never have thought that you could successfully flash the AT&T ROM onto a Verizon Note 7; but I just did it!
My "Verizon" Note 7 now thinks it is an SM-N930A in every shape and form! Strange, but true! All screens and settings show this.
I never even tried to flash the AT&T ROM onto my Verizon S7 as it never dawned on me that it could work.
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Would Verizon still allow it on their network? I know the ESN and IMEI numbers are the same, I'm just wondering if the phone reporting as a AT&T Note 7 would trip their system.
I did try AT&T SIM with my verizon Samsung Note 7, and i can see 4G LTE after restarting the phone. no need of ROM updates
Data, VOLTE works after changing apn
jacklivehere said:
I did try AT&T SIM with my verizon Samsung Note 7, and i can see 4G LTE after restarting the phone. no need of ROM updates
Data, VOLTE works after changing apn
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That makes more sense. Verizon by law is required to sell all their LTE phones fully unlocked.
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jacklivehere said:
I did try AT&T SIM with my verizon Samsung Note 7, and i can see 4G LTE after restarting the phone. no need of ROM updates
Data, VOLTE works after changing apn
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Verizon allows band 2 and 3 for AT&T but Band 12/17 is locked (AT&T main LTE band) so youll get LTE just not AT the full capacity
androidbuff123 said:
That makes more sense. Verizon by law is required to sell all their LTE phones fully unlocked.
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Yes all Verizon phones are sim unlocked but their network bands aren't required to be unlocked.
californiarailroader said:
Would Verizon still allow it on their network? I know the ESN and IMEI numbers are the same, I'm just wondering if the phone reporting as a AT&T Note 7 would trip their system.
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You wouldnt want to run thr AT&T rom if youre on Verizon because the exact same issue might arise as far as not getting all Verizon LTE signal capabilities. Wait for the N930U firmware since that will have all bands unlocked and be completely debloated
MrBaltazar said:
You wouldnt want to run thr AT&T rom if youre on Verizon because the exact same issue might arise as far as not getting all Verizon LTE signal capabilities. Wait for the N930U firmware since that will have all bands unlocked and be completely debloated
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Great, thanks!
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Any Idea when 930U firmware will be available?, Does it contain CDMA Firmware?
Hey all, I found this thread because I am having this exact problem (which you appear to have solved) but, unfortunately none of the technical knowledge to fix it. Would some kind soul mind explaining, in laymans terms, how to get the n930a firmware onto an n930v? I dont know if theres another thread explaining it, but I havent the slightest idea how to begin. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Rayscheng said:
Hey all, I found this thread because I am having this exact problem (which you appear to have solved) but, unfortunately none of the technical knowledge to fix it. Would some kind soul mind explaining, in laymans terms, how to get the n930a firmware onto an n930v? I dont know if theres another thread explaining it, but I havent the slightest idea how to begin. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Just act like you have a N930a and flash the stock at&t firmware using the firmware and instruction in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-note-7/how-to/sm-n930a-stock-odin-firmware-t3444006/page1
Once you have Odin (flashing software) and open the program, you'll see a button for AP, CP, BL, and CSC. The firmware package has a file for each h of these. Click each button and choose the corresponding file for each. Make sure you have Samsung drivers installed first.
1. Plug in phone to computer while on
2. Keep phone plugged in to PC and power it off
3. Put in download mode (volume down, home, power)
4. Open Odin
5. Make sure you see device ready in top left of Odin
6. Click each button and choose each file as explained above
7. Hit start
Unplug when it says success.
Phone will boot with at&t logo and all.
Related
I've looked around on the forum and elsewhere on the internet and found mixed/conflicting information with respect to getting better than Edge speeds on an AT&T Note 2 on T-Mobile's network. AT&T's Note 2 appears to support the frequencies for T-Mobile's network (e.g., 1700MHz according to http://www.phonearena.com/phones/Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II-AT-T_id7500). I'm guessing that it's not as simple as flashing a new modem. Does anyone know if it is possible to get an AT&T Note 2 running on T-Mobile's network at higher data speeds than Edge? I'm SIM unlocked and rooted, but haven't tried flashing a radio or modem yet.
I've seen some reports suggesting that it won't work, that there is no way to make the AT&T Note 2 work on T-Mobile's HSPA+ network (hardware limitations). I'd like to find out if that's true so I know if I should return my AT&T Note 2 and exchange it for a T-Mobile model. Wish the carriers wouldn't make this stuff so damned complicated.
*Edit* Saw on another forum that somebody suggested changing the APN settings. I might give that a try, but seeing as the AT&T modem is using 1700MHz for a different radio tech (LTE), I'm not sure it would be able to reconfigure it for HSPA+. If someone knows for sure, it'd be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
Update: Spoke with a T-Mobile rep at length. The rep stated that the AT&T Note 2 radio *should* be compatible with T-Mobile's 3G/4G services. However, we were unable to get it to work. Perhaps the biggest obstacle is that there is no "Network mode" menu option within Settings->Mobile networks. Thus there appears to be no way to directly set the network operating more (e.g., GSM, HSPA+, LTE...).
Planning to speak with tech support for a while to try to get more info.
And the conclusion to this: Unless one is inclined to flash a new ROM for it (which isn't a bad option), then it doesn't appear that the AT&T Galaxy Note 2 is easily used with full data throughput on T-Mobile's 3G/4G service. It may be as simple as flashing a T-Mobile ROM onto it. I haven't found enough information on the hardware in both versions, but what I've read here on XDA leads me to believe they're identical, in which case ROM flashing should be simple. On the other hand, if there was a difference in the radio, then it should be necessary to adjust for that by flashing the appropriate modem (also available here on XDA).
At the moment, it appears possible, just not trivial. Because I'm currently carrier-agnostic (e.g., T-Mobile, StraightTalk:AT&T/T-Mobile) I will probably just exchange my AT&T version for the T-Mobile version, which has superior software.
AT&T Note 2 on T-mobile 3G/4G?
cgalyon said:
And the conclusion to this: Unless one is inclined to flash a new ROM for it (which isn't a bad option), then it doesn't appear that the AT&T Galaxy Note 2 is easily used with full data throughput on T-Mobile's 3G/4G service. It may be as simple as flashing a T-Mobile ROM onto it. I haven't found enough information on the hardware in both versions, but what I've read here on XDA leads me to believe they're identical, in which case ROM flashing should be simple. On the other hand, if there was a difference in the radio, then it should be necessary to adjust for that by flashing the appropriate modem (also available here on XDA).
At the moment, it appears possible, just not trivial. Because I'm currently carrier-agnostic (e.g., T-Mobile, StraightTalk:AT&T/T-Mobile) I will probably just exchange my AT&T version for the T-Mobile version, which has superior software.
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Were you able t o find any solution? or did you just get the tmobile version of the note 2? Also, is the t-mobile version superior to the AT&T version? I read somewhere that the tmobile version can not do 4G LTE and is not future proofed. or is it better to unlock the tmobile version and use it on at&t if needed?
There is a hidden menu I have a sprint note 2 and all I have to do is ##3282# and enter my msl then go into others and select hdr or somthing / 1x
rob00 said:
Were you able t o find any solution? or did you just get the tmobile version of the note 2? Also, is the t-mobile version superior to the AT&T version? I read somewhere that the tmobile version can not do 4G LTE and is not future proofed. or is it better to unlock the tmobile version and use it on at&t if needed?
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Here's what you're looking for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068041
i have my at&t note 2 running on tmobile with dc-hpsa 42mbps!
Thank you very much. I'll give it a try
hnic32 said:
Here's what you're looking for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2068041
i have my at&t note 2 running on tmobile with dc-hpsa 42mbps!
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Are you able to use tmobile wifi calling?
Are you using the at&t stock android build or tmobile?
I was hoping to be able to "transform" an at&t note 2 into a tmobile note 2.
Any help would be appreciated
supermi1 said:
Are you able to use tmobile wifi calling?
Are you using the at&t stock android build or tmobile?
I was hoping to be able to "transform" an at&t note 2 into a tmobile note 2.
Any help would be appreciated [/QUOT
I have a t-mobile rom that allows me to use wifi calling. it also has the new multi window update on it. i'll find the link for you.
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supermi1 said:
Are you able to use tmobile wifi calling?
Are you using the at&t stock android build or tmobile?
I was hoping to be able to "transform" an at&t note 2 into a tmobile note 2.
Any help would be appreciated
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Sorry, pc just whacked out on me!!!
I have a t-mobile rom that allows me to use wifi calling. it also has the new multi window update on it. i'll find the link for you.
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supermi1 said:
Are you able to use tmobile wifi calling?
Are you using the at&t stock android build or tmobile?
I was hoping to be able to "transform" an at&t note 2 into a tmobile note 2.
Any help would be appreciated
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here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2026569
hnic32 said:
Sorry, pc just whacked out on me!!!
I have a t-mobile rom that allows me to use wifi calling. it also has the new multi window update on it. i'll find the link for you.
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here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2026569
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Hey I got a question I was thinking about buying a bad ESN at&t note 2 and flashing a T-mo ROM and modem. I was just wondering does the phone have to be sim unlocked by att or will t-mo be able to sim unlock it ? Also would I still have to call customer service and activate the phone or can I just pop in my sim card from my existing contract/phone? Never bought a bad ESPN phone before but am very comfortable with flashing radios and roms and modems etc... just wasn't sure about the unlocking.
I am looking to purchase an AT&T Galaxy Note 2 and need the following question answered... I am aware of the unlock link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982 that uses the method of dialing the following keys *#197328640# but here is my concern... Does this method allow you to use a Verizon Sim as if you had purchased a Verizon Galaxy Note 2? In other words does it unlock the CDMA band also?
Thanks for any correct information...
The Adversary said:
I am looking to purchase an AT&T Galaxy Note 2 and need the following question answered... I am aware of the unlock link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2014982 that uses the method of dialing the following keys *#197328640# but here is my concern... Does this method allow you to use a Verizon Sim as if you had purchased a Verizon Galaxy Note 2? In other words does it unlock the CDMA band also?
Thanks for any correct information...
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If im correct verizon and at&t use completely different frequency bands.
Sumone please correct me if im wrong
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Until vzw goes to VoIP in the next few years the only thing the sim supports is 4g data. Because lte is a gsm based network, sim cards are needed. Nothing else in a Verizon phone used the sim so no you would not receive full service using a vzw sim. Not sure if you'd receive data or not but I'm betting no
Verizon uses CDMA for voice, and CDMA/LTE for data. Not only are the LTE frequencies incompatible, but CDMA is incompatible as well. So no, the Note 2 will not work AT ALL on Verizon.
Also to note, Verizon will only let you activate VERIZON BRANDED phones on their network. You can't buy unlocked phones and use them like a GSM carrier (AT&T, T-Mobile in the US) would. Sprint is the same way.
entropism said:
Verizon uses CDMA for voice, and CDMA/LTE for data. Not only are the LTE frequencies incompatible, but CDMA is incompatible as well. So no, the Note 2 will not work AT ALL on Verizon.
Also to note, Verizon will only let you activate VERIZON BRANDED phones on their network. You can't buy unlocked phones and use them like a GSM carrier (AT&T, T-Mobile in the US) would. Sprint is the same way.
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Ok, so if I purchased a Verizon Galaxy Note 2, and rooted it, I could then use AT&T and later if I finally want to switch over to Verizon, I could... If I am mistaken about this, please let me know. Because I am trying to get a Galaxy Note 2 that will work with both GSM carriers and also work with Verizon when/if I choose to switch.
No. Verizon and AT&T phones/networks are not compatible with each other at all.
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The Adversary said:
Because I am trying to get a Galaxy Note 2 that will work with both GSM carriers and also work with Verizon when/if I choose to switch.
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This does not exist on ANY Note 2 on earth. Possible with *SOME* other phones, but not any Samsungs, and definitely more trouble than it's worth. NONE will be LTE compatible though. 99% of the GSM compatible phones on Verizon are locked on only work internationally, and will not work AT ALL for the US.
entropism said:
This does not exist on ANY Note 2 on earth. Possible with *SOME* other phones, but not any Samsungs, and definitely more trouble than it's worth. NONE will be LTE compatible though. 99% of the GSM compatible phones on Verizon are locked on only work internationally, and will not work AT ALL for the US.
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I've been wondering about this. Can't the Verizon "international" phones be unlocked, then used with a US SIM?
entropism said:
This does not exist on ANY Note 2 on earth. Possible with *SOME* other phones, but not any Samsungs, and definitely more trouble than it's worth. NONE will be LTE compatible though. 99% of the GSM compatible phones on Verizon are locked on only work internationally, and will not work AT ALL for the US.
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"Yes. Verizon GN 2 on AT&T network. Phone is rooted. AT&T APN added with APN Manager Pro. Decent speeds too with just 2 bars. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2"
Just pulled this off of a different thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044449
Seems like the Verizon GN2 can do AT&T with data, as long as you rooted and adjust the APN file. If this is incorrect please let me and the rest of the form know how or why this is incorrect....
The Adversary said:
"Yes. Verizon GN 2 on AT&T network. Phone is rooted. AT&T APN added with APN Manager Pro. Decent speeds too with just 2 bars. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Tapatalk 2"
Just pulled this off of a different thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044449
Seems like the Verizon GN2 can do AT&T with data, as long as you rooted and adjust the APN file. If this is incorrect please let me and the rest of the form know how or why this is incorrect....
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I already said data "could" work. That'd not the issue. Getting everything to work is what seems to be unlikely. Different frequencies for voice/text.
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Any new Verizon phones can work on any GSM HSPA+ network with some trickery or are unlocked out the box. Some phones work on At&T and T-mobile while others only work with carriers outside the U.S. YMMV.
http://www.theverge.com/2012/9/25/3405610/verizon-iphone-5-unlocked-open-access-fcc
A guy has it working on AT&T.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1905016&page=5
Hey Y'all,
I've seen the other threads and I know that LTE works for AT&T but for the life of me, I cannot get it to select LTE
at all. I've tried the connections-->network mode menu and whenever I select LTE+WCDMA+GSM it always reverts
back to WCDMA+GSM the moment i back out of the menu. Also when using the *#2263# and I try and select it
via that way, I get bars but no data. Can anyone help me shed some light on this?
Is there another way to prioritize LTE? Do i need to flash a new kernel or modem?
Thanks guys!
Is lt available in your area?
mgbotoe said:
Is lt available in your area?
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Yea that's whats bugging me. I put the AT&T sim back into my GN II and it gets LTE easy. I'm still within the return period
I just dont know if I'm missing a step or if the phone is defective. But it gets T-Mobile LTE ( in what few places get it
where I'm at ). So I don't know
Did you flash the att radio?
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elesbb said:
Did you flash the att radio?
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No I did not. I just did the unlock method that was posted here. So forgive the noob question, but I would have to flash
the AT&T radio to get LTE? Or is this just a troubleshooting method you want me to try? I just thought I wouldn't have
to flash the AT&T radio since it supported the bands Out-the-box.
Infornography said:
No I did not. I just did the unlock method that was posted here. So forgive the noob question, but I would have to flash
the AT&T radio to get LTE? Or is this just a troubleshooting method you want me to try? I just thought I wouldn't have
to flash the AT&T radio since it supported the bands Out-the-box.
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Technically, you shouldn't have to. It supports 700 MHz LTE out of the box. The T-Mobile S4 is the "best" version because it supports both AT&T and T-Mobile bands out of the box. The AT&T S4 supports AT&T and T-Mobile LTE out of the box, but not T-Mobile HSPA+ (AWS) without a mod.
Product F(RED) said:
Technically, you shouldn't have to. It supports 700 MHz LTE out of the box. The T-Mobile S4 is the "best" version because it supports both AT&T and T-Mobile bands out of the box. The AT&T S4 supports AT&T and T-Mobile LTE out of the box, but not T-Mobile HSPA+ (AWS) without a mod.
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Yes but without the proper radio. How's it supposed to know what to connect to
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Product F(RED) said:
Technically, you shouldn't have to. It supports 700 MHz LTE out of the box. The T-Mobile S4 is the "best" version because it supports both AT&T and T-Mobile bands out of the box. The AT&T S4 supports AT&T and T-Mobile LTE out of the box, but not T-Mobile HSPA+ (AWS) without a mod.
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****. That's what I thought. Oh well. I'll do an exchange then at T-mobile. Hopefully it's just this phone. Thanks guys.
Infornography said:
No I did not. I just did the unlock method that was posted here. So forgive the noob question, but I would have to flash
the AT&T radio to get LTE? Or is this just a troubleshooting method you want me to try? I just thought I wouldn't have
to flash the AT&T radio since it supported the bands Out-the-box.
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It's more along the lines of a troubleshooting method. I believe I read another thread exactly like yours and the solution was to flash att radio. Think of it like a regular am/fm radio. All the hardware is there, but without something to control what stations it can play, how's it gonna know what to play?
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elesbb said:
Yes but without the proper radio. How's it supposed to know what to connect to
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The network is decided by the SIM card (the entire purpose of GSM). With an AT&T SIM, he should still be able to pick up T-Mobile LTE (AWS LTE is what T-Mobile uses and it's supported in all AT&T devices). My AT&T Note 2 gets T-Mobile LTE, just like my T-Mobile Note 2 does.
Also you can't cross-flash modems because the partition sizes are different; ROMs may be compatible (that's the case with the Note 2) but not the modem. If you flash another device's modem, you'll lose your IMEI (until you flash back the correct one) and your device will bootloop with no signal. From experience.
IGNORE THE GUY TELLING YOU TO FLASH THE AT&T RADIO. YOU'LL BRICK YOUR PHONE.
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I just remembered the reason. AT&T won't activate LTE on a non-AT&T phone (on their end on the computer) unless you lie to them and give them the IMEI of an AT&T device. 10000% sure. Fixed this for another guy with a T-Mobile Note 2 trying to use it on AT&T. I have one for you. You go on chat online and tell them you're not getting LTE. They ask you for an IMEI number of an AT&T LTE device (it doesn't have to be your S4's) and then they can activate LTE on their end. I happen to have an IMEI of an in-store HTC One on hand. I'll PM you.
Here's the thread where I helped the guy (last page): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953015
Product F(RED) said:
The network is decided by the SIM card (the entire purpose of GSM). With an AT&T SIM, he should still be able to pick up T-Mobile LTE (AWS LTE is what T-Mobile uses and it's supported in all AT&T devices). My AT&T Note 2 gets T-Mobile LTE, just like my T-Mobile Note 2 does.
Also you can't cross-flash modems because the partition sizes are different; ROMs may be compatible (that's the case with the Note 2) but not the modem. If you flash another device's modem, you'll lose your IMEI (until you flash back the correct one) and your device will bootloop with no signal. From experience.
IGNORE THE GUY TELLING YOU TO FLASH THE AT&T RADIO. YOU'LL BRICK YOUR PHONE.
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I just remembered the reason. AT&T won't activate LTE on a non-AT&T phone (on their end on the computer) unless you lie to them and give them the IMEI of an AT&T device. 10000% sure. Fixed this for another guy with a T-Mobile Note 2 trying to use it on AT&T. I have one for you. You go on chat online and tell them you're not getting LTE. They ask you for an IMEI number of an AT&T LTE device (it doesn't have to be your S4's) and then they can activate LTE on their end. I happen to have an IMEI of an in-store HTC One on hand. I'll PM you.
Here's the thread where I helped the guy (last page): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953015
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Thanks for all the help guys. I already have the GN-II's imei listed on my account however and with the LTE feature code on my account thanks to my buddy who is a rep at the att store. I'm gonna meet him in a few minutes to get another sim card just to give this another shot before i do an exchange at t-mobile seeing as t-mobile is more anal about doing exchanges unless they can physically verify in store what you're *****ing about.
Product F(RED) said:
The network is decided by the SIM card (the entire purpose of GSM). With an AT&T SIM, he should still be able to pick up T-Mobile LTE (AWS LTE is what T-Mobile uses and it's supported in all AT&T devices). My AT&T Note 2 gets T-Mobile LTE, just like my T-Mobile Note 2 does.
Also you can't cross-flash modems because the partition sizes are different; ROMs may be compatible (that's the case with the Note 2) but not the modem. If you flash another device's modem, you'll lose your IMEI (until you flash back the correct one) and your device will bootloop with no signal. From experience.
IGNORE THE GUY TELLING YOU TO FLASH THE AT&T RADIO. YOU'LL BRICK YOUR PHONE.
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I just remembered the reason. AT&T won't activate LTE on a non-AT&T phone (on their end on the computer) unless you lie to them and give them the IMEI of an AT&T device. 10000% sure. Fixed this for another guy with a T-Mobile Note 2 trying to use it on AT&T. I have one for you. You go on chat online and tell them you're not getting LTE. They ask you for an IMEI number of an AT&T LTE device (it doesn't have to be your S4's) and then they can activate LTE on their end. I happen to have an IMEI of an in-store HTC One on hand. I'll PM you.
Here's the thread where I helped the guy (last page): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953015
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You dont need to be so rude first of all. Secondly I never told him to do anything, i simply asked if he flashed the radio and told him it was a troubleshooting method. Meaning, research it before you do it. Just like anything else.
Secondly, others have gotten LTE on their T-Mobile devices without talking to ATT. I already stated i was using the top of my head for diagnosing and never did i tell him to do anything. And since i was going off the top of my head, i remember being able to flash ATT radios to the S3 and S2 of T-Mobile. Also, he has a T-MOBILE DEVICE wanting ATT LTE on it, not the other way around as you are thinking.. Any how, we are two very smart people, we need not argue with one another and telling the op to ignore someone. Thats just flat out rude. Especially since i never said "go flash the ATT radio" i simply asked a question.
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Have you set up your APN configurations for ATT?
elesbb said:
You dont need to be so rude first of all. Secondly I never told him to do anything, i simply asked if he flashed the radio and told him it was a troubleshooting method. Meaning, research it before you do it. Just like anything else.
Secondly, others have gotten LTE on their T-Mobile devices without talking to ATT. I already stated i was using the top of my head for diagnosing and never did i tell him to do anything. And since i was going off the top of my head, i remember being able to flash ATT radios to the S3 and S2 of T-Mobile. Also, he has a T-MOBILE DEVICE wanting ATT LTE on it, not the other way around as you are thinking.. Any how, we are two very smart people, we need not argue with one another and telling the op to ignore someone. Thats just flat out rude. Especially since i never said "go flash the ATT radio" i simply asked a question.
To the OP,
Have you set up your APN configurations for ATT?
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I'm sorry if I came off as rude to you; I was merely trying to tell him to not cross-flash S4 modems as it can brick the device; you have to be careful what you tell people to do if they're coming to you for help. It's not like with the S2. I correctly said he has a T-Mobile device and wants AT&T LTE on it, and as I said before, I've fixed the issue with someone who was in the same situation with a T-Mobile Galaxy Note 2. Like I stated, the phone itself is capable of 700 MHz LTE, which is what AT&T uses. You don't have to flash any modems. It should just work. The fix is above in the last paragraph.
Supported frequencies: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SGH-M919ZWATMB-specs
Sorry guys but I just switched sims and confirmed I have an lte imei and feature on my acct but no dice.
Infornography said:
Sorry guys but I just switched sims and confirmed I have an lte imei and feature on my acct but no dice.
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Did you try changing APN configurations?
Update: I switched the phone, did the unlock process again and....it still refuses to select LTE. I dunno. At this point I'm at a loss and thinking that it might have something to do with the unlock process itself. I might just do one more exchange and pay for the unlock. Can someone who has AT&T LTE on their S 4 do me a favor and post their APN settings so I can compare just to be absolutely sure it's correct?
I have a T-Mobile s4 that I put my AT&T SIM card in out of my AT&T galaxy note 2 and lte works fine. My issue is, I have random losses of network signal then it just comes back moments later while using the T-Mobile s4 with my AT&T SIM card. I used the unlock method posted in the T-Mobile s4 thread, rooted and flashed the Jedi Rom from the T-Mobile s4 thread. Can anyone shed some light on this issue?
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Has anybody tried a tmobile sim in the sprint note 4? The verizon variant works with tmobile although i dont know if it connects to all of their bands
kwazytazz said:
Has anybody tried a tmobile sim in the sprint note 4? The verizon variant works with tmobile although i dont know if it connects to all of their bands
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The Sprint version will not receive the t mo data bands.
Why would the Verizon work with T-Mobile then?
Aoe316 said:
Why would the Verizon work with T-Mobile then?
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All Verizon devices are unlocked, Verizon works on both GSM and CDMA (Sprint is CDMA only, T-Mobile GSM only)
erik077 said:
All Verizon devices are unlocked, Verizon works on both GSM and CDMA (Sprint is CDMA only, T-Mobile GSM only)
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So if we unlock the Sprint variant we should be able to use a Tmobile sim without issue?
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So if we unlock the Sprint variant we should be able to use a Tmobile sim without issue?
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TMobile (GSM) and Sprint (CDMA) are not even same networks so NO. Most of the phones are locked to one network anyway, but those two have nothing in common
erik077 said:
TMobile (GSM) and Sprint (CDMA) are not even same networks so NO. Most of the phones are locked to one network anyway, but those two have nothing in common
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incorrect information my friend. PLease search xda because thier are several phones from sprint that have worked on tmobile and att. The sprint variant has a international lock a nd a domestic lock. Once they are cracked, then yes, you can use your phone on att or tmobile.. Sprint uses cdma mainly for 3g and voice, and use a sim, yes a sim card for lte. You can call sprint and have them unlock the phone for INTERNATIONAL use only within thier guidelines. So far the note 2 note 3 s3 and s4 have been avaible to use with modification to get onto att and tmbolies networks.
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So if we unlock the Sprint variant we should be able to use a Tmobile sim without issue?
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yes but the device has to be unlocked via domestic and internationally. We are working on a domestic unlock...
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kwazytazz said:
Has anybody tried a tmobile sim in the sprint note 4? The verizon variant works with tmobile although i dont know if it connects to all of their bands
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yes, it displays "invalid sim"
You forgot to say "some late phones" because only those from Sprint have SIM card
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You forgot to say "some late phones" because only those from Sprint have SIM card
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weren't there some Sprint Samsung phones with no SIM slot, but people modded one in and used them on ATT/TMo?
yeah, still some, but just sayin'...
faceless said:
weren't there some Sprint Samsung phones with no SIM slot, but people modded one in and used them on ATT/TMo?
yeah, still some, but just sayin'...
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Yeah the sprint note 2 was one of them!
kwazytazz said:
Yeah the sprint note 2 was one of them!
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no, older phones had "sim" cards as well. Touch pro 2 was one of them. So before the samsung devices, the htc international devices were able to as well...
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no, older phones had "sim" cards as well. Touch pro 2 was one of them. So before the samsung devices, the htc international devices were able to as well...
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Yeah I remember the touch pro 2 having a sim card slot.
The slide out keyboard, tilting screen, running Windows mobile AND Android Froyo! Those were the days, here is the link for the sim unlock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=555339
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so does it work or not? dont think anyone answered op. im thinkin about getting a sprint unlocked since its much cheaper. thanks
Does the galaxytools unlock work on the Note 4? It says my phone is unlocked but I don't have a sim card to test it out.
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Does the galaxytools unlock work on the Note 4? It says my phone is unlocked but I don't have a sim card to test it out.
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Unlocked for international travel not for domestic. Hopefully a dev will figure out how to unlock the GN4 for use on other carriers in the US.
'invalid SIM'
weapon007 said:
so does it work or not? dont think anyone answered op. im thinkin about getting a sprint unlocked since its much cheaper. thanks
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Based upon my personal experience, even when the phone is UICC unlocked, it is still locked for domestic use. I unlocked my Note 4 via international at Sprint, but the phone says 'Invalid SIM' when using T-Mobile SIM.
I was able to get an Sprint HTC M7 to work on T-Mobile using just the international unlock method.
Good news though, Sprint will be making most phones unlockable for domestic use by Feb 11th (at least phones made thereafter)... so this means that even if the Note 4 doesn't get some kind of firmware update to allow domestic use, the S6 will and I'm sure somebody will port over the capability.
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so does it work or not? dont think anyone answered op. im thinkin about getting a sprint unlocked since its much cheaper. thanks
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I would like to know as well.
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the790 said:
Based upon my personal experience, even when the phone is UICC unlocked, it is still locked for domestic use. I unlocked my Note 4 via international at Sprint, but the phone says 'Invalid SIM' when using T-Mobile SIM.
I was able to get an Sprint HTC M7 to work on T-Mobile using just the international unlock method.
Good news though, Sprint will be making most phones unlockable for domestic use by Feb 11th (at least phones made thereafter)... so this means that even if the Note 4 doesn't get some kind of firmware update to allow domestic use, the S6 will and I'm sure somebody will port over the capability.
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Now that it's past Feb 11, we should be able to do a domestic unlock and it should work with Tmobile LTE & voice?
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Now that it's past Feb 11, we should be able to do a domestic unlock and it should work with Tmobile LTE & voice?
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As specified by Sprint, all phones released before Feb 11th 'will not be DSU(Domestic SIM Unlock) capable'. This means a dev will have to figure out a way to port the S6 modem to the Note 4 and we'll possibly be able to get DSU for the Note 4 that way. (Or at least, that is my understanding of it) Only time will tell at this point.
Use root tools it unlocks the sim I'm using it with at&t now
Hey guys!
I have a note 3 and its EOL. I was waiting for a Note 5 but I guess I dont have time now. I like the S6 Edge but it does not have key features I want (expandable memory card, extra battery).
This leaves me back with the Note... What's the best way to get it Rooted for Verizon? Can I buy it from T-mobile / ATT Auto Root it then switch it over to Verizon? Thoughts?
The other variants don't have the right bands in them for Verizon. I believe your only option is to pick up a developers edition.
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WarlockLord said:
The other variants don't have the right bands in them for Verizon. I believe your only option is to pick up a developers edition.
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Incorrect. They have the same bands for Sprint/Verizon/ATT/TMobile ect.. but IME's have been white listed and/or bands have been locked by the carriers. Global phones typically have all the bands necessary.
eskomo said:
Incorrect. They have the same bands for Sprint/Verizon/ATT/TMobile ect.. but IME's have been white listed and/or bands have been locked by the carriers. Global phones typically have all the bands necessary.
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Your statement is also incorrect in part, as the T-Mo and AT&T phones lack the CDMA radios required for Verizon.
dpoverlord said:
Hey guys!
I have a note 3 and its EOL. I was waiting for a Note 5 but I guess I dont have time now. I like the S6 Edge but it does not have key features I want (expandable memory card, extra battery).
This leaves me back with the Note... What's the best way to get it Rooted for Verizon? Can I buy it from T-mobile / ATT Auto Root it then switch it over to Verizon? Thoughts?
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You will need to get your phone unlocked first.
BobbyDillyDally said:
You will need to get your phone unlocked first.
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I worked at VZW for 3 years in Tech Support. You can not take another phone from any other carrier (except the old Altel phones) and use it in Verizon with the exception of global phones with global sim cards. Verizon uses A-Key authentication which prevents taking a Verizon sim card and putting in a non-Verizon phone and using it. Verizon used CDMA unlike all the other carriers.
That really stinks, anything I can do on the Verizon Note 4?