From what I can see, the GSM unlocked version doesn't support Band 17. Can anyone confirm?
If you are talking about the US version, the GSM unlocked version of Z (not play) supports LTE band 17. Z Play unlocked version most likely will be the same.
The listing on B&H does have band 2 and 4, but not 17. Might be an issue on AT&T.
If you really need that band, you might look at the Mexican version. It supports: 4G LTE (B1, B2, B3, B4-AWS, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B19, B20, B28, B38, B40, B41)
This makes no sense for the unlocked version of the phone to not support AT&T's primary band for LTE. But to sell the identical phone in mexico with that band supported.... Maybe an error on motorolora.com?
I placed an order and then realized at&t might not actually supported. I tried to cancel and they make it impossible to do so. We'll see what happens but I'd be shocked if its not. I only looked because I was curious about band 30.
I have the Moto G4 2016 XT1625 and Motorola website doesn't mention band 17 for this phone either, but according to Signal check lite app it shows I'm connected to B17. So I must be a typo on their part? Let us know when you get your phone if you get B17
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I have the Moto G4 2016 XT1625 and Motorola website doesn't mention band 17 for this phone either, but according to Signal check lite app it shows I'm connected to B17. So I must be a typo on their part? Let us know when you get your phone if you get B17
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1) signalcheck isn't entirely accurate. It uses a database to infer lte band (based on network tower sector ID and other stuff). It doesnt ask the phone modem for the actual info
2) att's 700mhz block b+c spectrum falls under both band 12 and 17 now(12 is a superset of 17). Att broadcasts on both band 12&17 on the network side via mfbi, att will push for band 12 on newer phones instead of 17(17 will be deprecated, but continue to be used network side to support legacy band 17-only phones)
Both Band 17 or 12 phones can connect to this spectrum (aka your g4 2016 works on att's 700mhz). Again, due to (1), signalcheck might have old data saying it's band 17 even though your phone is technically connecting to band 12.
3) moto z play doesn't have 12 or 17... So who knows?
Thank you for the explanation! Well I guess I won't be looking at Moto Z Play then.
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try https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qtrun.QuickTest
Currently I get LTE on my Moto X Pure on AT&T, when my moto z play arrives today (hopefully soon) I will report back. Honestly though I only get 5 mbps on AT&T LTE where i live anyways so HSPA+ probably wont be much different in terms of speed. Data limits and local network server make me want to use wifi anyways.
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try https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qtrun.QuickTest
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Thanks for app! Looks like after all I am not on B17
Interesting... being on band 12 is OK. AT&T uses 17 (B,C) but 12 has A,B and C. I hope the numbers on their website are a mistake. I'm in the process of attempting to procure a mexican model but if this is true I can pick up the one off motorola.com
Just recieved my Moto Z Play (US Version). Put in my AT&T sim and boom I have LTE. I will check what band in a few minutes.
Edit: I tried checking what band I am using with the network signal guru, but it wouldnt tell me. LTE works regardless.
Awesome... looking forward to your results
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LTE Discovery in the app store should show you which band your on...
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Awesome... looking forward to your results
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LTE Discovery in the app store should show you which band your on...
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Not sure how to screen shot (I'm not used to stock android ), but LTE discovery is telling me I am on Band 17.
Edit: I figured it out, but XDA wont let me upload an image for some reason, so here is an Imgur link: https://imgur.com/a/V16ip
Fascinating... Soooo i guess maybe i try it? Anyone know motos return policy offhand
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Thanks for app! Looks like after all I am not on B17
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try cclick the first wizard like button on top left (1st icon)
select band locking (not sure if you can select without root)
select LTE or wcdma or gsm,
depends on which one you need to check
and it will show all band which are supported from your phone
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try cclick the first wizard like button on top left (1st icon)
select band locking (not sure if you can select without root)
select LTE or wcdma or gsm,
depends on which one you need to check
and it will show all band which are supported from your phone
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Ok I did that and the LTE bands the app list are Identical to what Motorola has on there website.
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jon7701 said:
Just recieved my Moto Z Play (US Version). Put in my AT&T sim and boom I have LTE. I will check what band in a few minutes.
Edit: I tried checking what band I am using with the network signal guru, but it wouldnt tell me. LTE works regardless.
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Hi..It would be great if you could give your APN Settings. My phone only shows "H" and no LTE.. I do not know if the phone does not have the bands or it is an ATT issue.. Thanks!
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Hi..It would be great if you could give your APN Settings. My phone only shows "H" and no LTE.. I do not know if the phone does not have the bands or it is an ATT issue.. Thanks!
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Does your phone still have a whole bunch of different apn settings in the apn menu? If so, I would select the apn setting with nxtgenphone or pta, I had a problem with not getting lte at first when I first got my phone but playing around and rebooting a few times eventually gave me lte.
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Just installed Kies for drivers and noticed two of the drivers say LTE. Anybody else notice this? Probably nothing but sort of weird.
i'm sure it's a generic name in reference to HSPA+ / LTE basically in reference to 4G
Ooook, not trying to beat a dead horse here but found some more interesting stuff. First, gsmarena posted news about an upcoming LTE Samsung device for AT&T which looks eerily similar to the Hecules with 1.5ghz dual-core processor. Link-->http://www.gsmarena.com/lteenabled_htc_vivid_and_samsung_galaxy_s_ii_skyrocket_hit_at_t-news-3335.php
Next, if you use short code *#2263# on our phones it gives you a band selection menu which includes LTE bands. I know the presence of these menus doesn't necessarily mean the bands are included but I don't remember seeing these in my Vibrant.
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T mobile might end up rolling out LTE, hopefully we get a update that will allow us to connect to it.
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T mobile might end up rolling out LTE, hopefully we get a update that will allow us to connect to it.
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but I thought LTE was 4g?
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T mobile might end up rolling out LTE, hopefully we get a update that will allow us to connect to it.
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Actually, my theory is the Hercules and the Skyrocket are the same save for some slight cosmetic differences. Meaning our phone may be LTE capable but the bands are currently locked out.
Very interesting...
I would be thrilled if our phone actually physically supports LTE.
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Ooook, not trying to beat a dead horse here but found some more interesting stuff. First, gsmarena posted news about an upcoming LTE Samsung device for AT&T which looks eerily similar to the Hecules with 1.5ghz dual-core processor. Link-->http://www.gsmarena.com/lteenabled_htc_vivid_and_samsung_galaxy_s_ii_skyrocket_hit_at_t-news-3335.php
Next, if you use short code *#2263# on our phones it gives you a band selection menu which includes LTE bands. I know the presence of these menus doesn't necessarily mean the bands are included but I don't remember seeing these in my Vibrant.
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And thanks for teaching me how to get to the "BAND" menu.
reocej said:
Ooook, not trying to beat a dead horse here but found some more interesting stuff. First, gsmarena posted news about an upcoming LTE Samsung device for AT&T which looks eerily similar to the Hecules with 1.5ghz dual-core processor. Link-->http://www.gsmarena.com/lteenabled_..._galaxy_s_ii_skyrocket_hit_at_t-news-3335.php
Next, if you use short code *#2263# on our phones it gives you a band selection menu which includes LTE bands. I know the presence of these menus doesn't necessarily mean the bands are included but I don't remember seeing these in my Vibrant.
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ok so based on what i just saw under wcdma it shows bands 850 900 1700 1900 and 2100 but doesnt actually select the all of those bands. When i tried it i could get on every band except for 900.
a * shows up on the band that you select. But when you select 900 it doesnt show a * after going back in the menu. Just shows the previously selected band. Same goes for the lte bands.
So i think that it shows all possible bands that other varients of the phone can connect to probably because of the same software but those bands arent actually on this phone
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ok so based on what i just saw under wcdma it shows bands 850 900 1700 1900 and 2100 but doesnt actually select the all of those bands. When i tried it i could get on every band except for 900.
a * shows up on the band that you select. But when you select 900 it doesnt show a * after going back in the menu. Just shows the previously selected band. Same goes for the lte bands.
So i think that it shows all possible bands that other varients of the phone can connect to probably because of the same software but those bands arent actually on this phone
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You are right. On the box of this phone it says it supports 850 1700 1900 2100 but no 900, and the fact that you can't select 900 in that software agrees with this. So not being able to select any LTE bands is a good indication that this phone doesn't physically support it.
Hey guys, hoping that someone can help me out here. I am a long Verizon Galaxy Nexus user and am ready to retire it, but keep my unlimited data. My question is will this phone work on Verizon's network. Can someone shed some insight on this, because I'm ready for the upgrade.
http://www.amazon.com/ZenFone-Singl...qid=1427931967&sr=1-2&keywords=asus+zenfone+2
If you get a 4G LTE sim card, it should work, but you will not be able to fall back on Verizon's CDMA network.
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If you get a 4G LTE sim card, it should work, but you will not be able to fall back on Verizon's CDMA network.
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Appreciate the quick response! You say I won't be able to fall back to Verizons CDMA (3G) network, but looking at the description of the phone it has all of Verizons CDMA capabilities.
Single-SIM；3G WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100；4G LTE 700 / 900 / 1800 (FDD 3, 8, 28)
Also, isn't it true that Verizon plans on moving to pure LTE?
http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/nso/enterDeviceId.do?&zipRdr=y
I checked my Asus Zenfone 2 and Verizon says not compatible.
I will say, I have been very happy on T-Mobile.
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http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/nso/enterDeviceId.do?&zipRdr=y
I checked my Asus Zenfone 2 and Verizon says not compatible.
I will say, I have been very happy on T-Mobile.
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Does the phone utilize the 700mhz band with t-mobile?
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Does the phone utilize the 700mhz band with t-mobile?
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No band 12 from what I see.
TheYoz said:
Appreciate the quick response! You say I won't be able to fall back to Verizons CDMA (3G) network, but looking at the description of the phone it has all of Verizons CDMA capabilities.
Single-SIM；3G WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100；4G LTE 700 / 900 / 1800 (FDD 3, 8, 28)
Also, isn't it true that Verizon plans on moving to pure LTE?
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WCDMA is NOT the same as CDMA.
It's confusing, but let me explain.
3G (or UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+) uses technology that is based on CDMA..but it's called Wideband CDMA (WCDMA)...whereas Sprint and Verizon just use "regular" CDMA.....so this phone WILL NOT WORK with Verizon CDMA.
So with active Sim can use the zenfone 2 on Verizon. But no service in 3g areas?
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So with active Sim can use the zenfone 2 on Verizon. But no service in 3g areas?
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no, I bought one without thinking about compatability, put my SIM card in, it recognized the card but it would not find service. The device had a 'network finder' in settings and found ATT, but not VZ. I called up support to see if there was ANY way to make it work, no. The ZF2 will not work at all on Verizon. Had to ship it back... :crying:
ZenFone2 (ZE551ML) will work on GSM carrier's networks in North America. However, CDMA carriers such as Verizon and Sprint do not work with this device. The 2 major GSM carriers here in the USA are AT&T and T-Mobile. For more info please see our FAQ and Zenfone Quick Service support sites:
http://www.asus.com/us/Phones/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/HelpDesk/
http://www.asus.com/us/support/self-service/11/
Sincerely,
ASUS_USA
_https://apn.gishan.net/settings/962_13_verizon_apn_settings_for_asus_zenfone_2.php_
I don't have one of these handsets so I cannot confirm this will solve radio programming problems this device probably exhibits. The problem with affordable great phones is they hamper Verizon's other handsets and therefore threaten the business model. Sad times, but this is what has me waiting patiently for the market of blok phones to appear.
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_https://apn.gishan.net/settings/962_13_verizon_apn_settings_for_asus_zenfone_2.php_
I don't have one of these handsets so I cannot confirm this will solve radio programming problems this device probably exhibits. The problem with affordable great phones is they hamper Verizon's other handsets and therefore threaten the business model. Sad times, but this is what has me waiting patiently for the market of blok phones to appear.
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I can almost guarantee that 4g lte won't work since this is a gsm phone.
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TheYoz said:
Hey guys, hoping that someone can help me out here. I am a long Verizon Galaxy Nexus user and am ready to retire it, but keep my unlimited data. My question is will this phone work on Verizon's network. Can someone shed some insight on this, because I'm ready for the upgrade.
http://www.amazon.com/ZenFone-Singl...qid=1427931967&sr=1-2&keywords=asus+zenfone+2
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I just got a ZF2 and I'm currently on AT&T, but when I search networks this is what I get. Just thought I'd share
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Man i really hate Verizon! However i live in the middle of nowhere and Verizon is the only service we can use. Verizon never gets any good phones or if it does it makes sure it pressures the manufacturer into locking them down.
It's not just about the phones being locked but CDMA and GSM using different hardware and software. Most of the LTE phones sold by Verizon and Sprint are unlocked however you still need correct hardware and software to make it work on GSM networks. To say nothing of the least of making sure you have the correct bands.
If you're wanting this phone because of its dual sim, you need to pass. This phone used subpar and outdated hardware on Sim 2 and is firmware blocked for data using only 2G for voice/text. 2G is already being shut down by AT&T in the states and T-Mobile is following. This "Flagship" dual sim phone is actually going to be a single sim phone for those of us in the states in about a year. I got suckered and am now looking for another phone. There are plenty of companies out there offering up to date hardware at the same price.
Are the bands on both the same or different. The Verizon Pixel XL seems to be lacking band 12. Can someone confirm?
They are the same....you can purchase a phone from google and it will still work with verizon and get all the benefits as you would with a vzw phone..
The verizon pixel xl does not have LTE Band 12 per Verizon's website. If I buy the Verizon version can I use it on ATT or Tmobile? Thanks
This is the link.https://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/google-pixel-xl/. No Band 12. So i was just curious has Verizon DISABLED BAND 12. If thats the case that is a HUGE TURNOFF.
It also seems there are MORE BANDS on the Google Pixel. The VZW pixel is missing bands 7, 12, 17, 25, 26, 29 30?
For a quick comparison VZW pixel https://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/google-pixel-xl/ Google pixel specs https://madeby.google.com/phone/specs/
Maybe VZW just isn't stating those bands are available.
They have a habit of Blocking Bands from My past experience. So I am just curious if they are doing it again.
The difference in bands between the google store version and the vzw version
Google store pixel lte bands: FDD LTE: B 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/20/25/26/28/29/30 TDD LTE 41
VZW pixel LTE BANDS 2,3,4,5,7, 13, 20,28 Missing BANDS 1,8, 12, 17, 25,26,29 and 30.
zboy2 said:
For a quick comparison VZW pixel https://www.verizonwireless.com/smartphones/google-pixel-xl/ Google pixel specs https://madeby.google.com/phone/specs/
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The difference in bands between the google store version and the vzw version
Google store pixel lte bands: FDD LTE: B 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/20/25/26/28/29/30 TDD LTE 41
VZW pixel LTE BANDS 2,3,4,5,7, 13, 20,28 Missing BANDS 1,8, 12, 17, 25,26,29 and 30.
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Per PC Mag's Review....
Our Pixel XL review unit is the one sold through Verizon, but it's technically unlocked and has no branding on its body. It supports GSM (850/900/1800/1900), CDMA (800/1900), HSDPA (850/1700(AWS)/1900/2100), and LTE bands (1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/20/25/26/28/29/30/41). That means you can use it on every major carrier in the US.
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Well, As soon as I get my hands on my pixel XL (VZW purchased) I'll throw my test t-mobile sim in it. With that SIM in my older 6P it'll jump on Band 12 right away. My VZW note 7 will register with the TMO sim. But has no band 12, And barely hangs on to band 4 due to crappy tmo coverage at my house. But Band 12 is there. So it'll quickly tell us if the VZW variant has Band 12 disabled with the TMO sim.
Dont believe PC mag. They said verizon pixel bootloader was unlocked too. Another guy here said that on ATT the verizon Pixel is only getting H+.
Got my pixel XL. Threw my tmobile test sim in it. It does have Band 12 enabled. So I'd venture to say it has all the bands that the google sold version does.
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So did you guys elaborate more on that? Any more info about supported bands?
I found a good priced unlocked XL on craigslist from VZW, but still not sure if it will fully work with T-Mobile and will have all the updates on time.
I bought mines from Verizon and paid it off outright. Works perfectly fine on T-Mobile, didn't even have to change the APN.
As for updates, I'm not sure. I had an update available when my Verizon sim was in but it disappeared after popping my TMO sim in.
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I bought mines from Verizon and paid it off outright. Works perfectly fine on T-Mobile, didn't even have to change the APN.
As for updates, I'm not sure. I had an update available when my Verizon sim was in but it disappeared after popping my TMO sim in.
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So if I have the phone in hands and/or know serial number, is there a way to check what bands are supported?
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So if I have the phone in hands and/or know serial number, is there a way to check what bands are supported?
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Not sure. The only thing I can guarantee about the Verizon model is that it is fully compatible with T-Mobile's bands. Even WiFi calling works
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Probably Verizon it's just talking about their bands on their site. They don't even mention bands 3 and 20 for roaming in Europe that very clearly the Verizon Pixel will support...
Verizon Employee here, I'm not aware of band 12 being disabled as it would be a first per the note 7 comment I know that people have taken it to Tmobile with no issues. Checked mine band 12 available.
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Verizon Employee here, I'm not aware of band 12 being disabled as it would be a first per the note 7 comment I know that people have taken it to Tmobile with no issues. Checked mine band 12 available.
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I bought mines from Verizon and paid it off outright. Works perfectly fine on T-Mobile, didn't even have to change the APN.
As for updates, I'm not sure. I had an update available when my Verizon sim was in but it disappeared after popping my TMO sim in.
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That update was a WiFi patch nothing more.
The phone is the exact same. No changes.
Hello
I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with the Global version the Mi Max 3. Did i make a mistake of purchasing a Freedom Mobile LTE incompatible phone? Or it should be asking myself whether this is really the Global Version?
Boot-loader seems locked, box in proper English with UK adapter, that makes me think its the Global version.
When i put my sim card in Data works, SMS works, but no phone calls in or out, even tho in the Network options Freedom is fully detected as the HOME network.
Any ideas?
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Hello
I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with the Global version the Mi Max 3. Did i make a mistake of purchasing a Freedom Mobile LTE incompatible phone? Or it should be asking myself whether this is really the Global Version?
Boot-loader seems locked, box in proper English with UK adapter, that makes me think its the Global version.
When i put my sim card in Data works, SMS works, but no phone calls in or out, even tho in the Network options Freedom is fully detected as the HOME network.
Any ideas?
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I bought one exactly the same, in the same version of global Miui (9.6.7.0) and had no problem at all. In the box that came your device is written on the side "global version"?
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I bought one exactly the same, in the same version of global Miui (9.6.7.0) and had no problem at all. In the box that came your device is written on the side "global version"?
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Thanks for the reply ...my concern is specifically with the Canadian carrier Freedom Mobile, do you use the same?
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Thanks for the reply ...my concern is specifically with the Canadian carrier Freedom Mobile, do you use the same?
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No, I'm in Brazil and here are other operators. These are the bands that the unit has:
2G bands GSM 850/900/1800/1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
3G bands HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100
4G bands - LTE band 1 (2100), 3 (1800), 4 (1700/2100), 5 (850), 7 (2600), 8 (900), 20 (800), 34 (2000), 38 (2600 ), 39 (1900), 40 (2300), 41 (2500)
See if your operator has the machine's bands.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news my friend but yes, you did just buy a phone incompatible with Freedom Mobile as I just did the same lol. Yes, messaging and data does work but you'll never get phone calls to work. I was wondering if it was worth sticking with Freedom anyways because of the deals but in the end I decided to switch over to Fido which works fine with the Mi Max 3. Also the version I have is def the Global Version (9.6.7.0) as I checked on the official website.
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Sorry to be the bearer of bad news my friend but yes, you did just buy a phone incompatible with Freedom Mobile as I just did the same lol. Yes, messaging and data does work but you'll never get phone calls to work. I was wondering if it was worth sticking with Freedom anyways because of the deals but in the end I decided to switch over to Fido which works fine with the Mi Max 3. Also the version I have is def the Global Version (9.6.7.0) as I checked on the official website.
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Definitely bad news but thanks as this gives me closure i can move on now then. I guess i have now a very nice phablet for youtube and streaming lol
Cheers
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Definitely bad news but thanks as this gives me closure i can move on now then. I guess i have now a very nice phablet for youtube and streaming lol
Cheers
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Haha yeah closure def makes things easier to handle. Tbh the phone is good enough that if you don't make a lot of phone calls it's still worth it but the problem for me is that in order to unlock your bootloader you need to get permission from Xiaomi. In order to get permission you need to have your device linked with your Mi Account. And in order to to that a confirmation text has to be sent (think Whatsapp). However, even tho you can send a text normally this automatic one fails to send on the Freedom network. So basically if you want to do any rooting whatsoever you'll need a SIM from somewhere like Rogers or Fido which ended up being the deciding factor for me aha.
If you have no plans on rooting then you should be fine :good:
Your phone should connect on LTE band 4 with Freedom Mobile. Mine connects flawlessly on LTE bands 4 and 7 with Telus.
Looking to purchase this in Canada , but wanted to get a sense of how things are going for people who already have this in Canada. Does the lack of band 28, affect the LTE connection in anyway?
Thanks.
Was gonna post a thread on this. Really curious about this phone. Would love a Canadian perspective
Been using now for couple weeks. Cannot notice ANY difference than my Galaxy Note 9. May argue that the signal seems stronger actually.
I got the phone(8/256gb)yesterday and I am on Fido. So far the 4g works well. But I don't see the 4G+ like I use to when I was using my Mate RS.
jf1972 said:
I got the phone(8/256gb)yesterday and I am on Fido. So far the 4g works well. But I don't see the 4G+ like I use to when I was using my Mate RS.
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Give us a rundown once your set up please.
jf1972 said:
I got the phone(8/256gb)yesterday and I am on Fido. So far the 4g works well. But I don't see the 4G+ like I use to when I was using my Mate RS.
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I thought it wasn't supposed to show 4G+ was it? like that's by design. Unless I am wrong?
SmartPhonesFan said:
no it is good. It should show 4+ .. id is LTE-A supported .. so faster same like was 3G and faster H+
Mine EE-UK shows 4G+
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That worries me. If people are not seeing 4g+ in Canada, then should I really be ordering this phone in the first place?
I live in sweden and are getting 60 Mbit with my Mate 20 X and 200 Mbit with my iPhone XS Max with the same SIM and place. So for me it is not very good. Can of course work better in Canada
Getting the phone tomorrow. Will post my feedback soon.
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No " LTE-A is max 90-100Mb/s
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This is what I am getting with my Xs Max here in Sweden. The Mate 20 X I have gets 60-70 in the same spot and the LTE connection has been much slower than the Xs everywhere I have tried it
jf1972 said:
I got the phone(8/256gb)yesterday and I am on Fido. So far the 4g works well. But I don't see the 4G+ like I use to when I was using my Mate RS.
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Can you watch Netflix in HD.
No "Ok Google" right?
Can you still use the Google Services? Google Pay/Play?
Any Chinese influences on the phone that is removable or even non-removable?
I heard that you can't use "Ok Google" it was replaced with some Chinese AI.
Please let me know. I'm interested but I don't wanna get the Global Version 6GB/128GB
Straight up looking for 8GB/256GB.
Hey thanks!
SmartPhonesFan said:
you can uninstall it and when u install google u will set google assistant as default
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Can you watch Netflix in HD?
Any Chinese influences on the phone that is removable or even non-removable?
SmartPhonesFan said:
What ? ar u sure u not on wifi ? 200 is like on cable what I have at home ..
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat21 1400/200 Mbps --->Huawei Mate 20 X
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (4CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps XS Max
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat21 1400/200 Mbps Mate 20 Pro
What is your network provider called? Put the sim in the 20x what u have in phone and try again
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No it was on LTE, my carrier is called Telenor. And I also have a carrier named 3. One is for work and one private. Have boxed my Mate 20 X and will be returning it. Have done testing a hundred times swapping SIM between my Mate 20 X, iPhone XS Max and XZ2 compact and the Mate came dead last every time
I get 4g+ with VOLTlte here in Canada on Telus
jf1972 said:
I got the phone(8/256gb)yesterday and I am on Fido. So far the 4g works well. But I don't see the 4G+ like I use to when I was using my Mate RS.
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I get 4G+ in the same areas of use as previous device, also.
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jf1972 said:
I got the phone(8/256gb)yesterday and I am on Fido. So far the 4g works well. But I don't see the 4G+ like I use to when I was using my Mate RS.
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Alseir said:
Can you watch Netflix in HD.
No "Ok Google" right?
Can you still use the Google Services? Google Pay/Play?
Any Chinese influences on the phone that is removable or even non-removable?
I heard that you can't use "Ok Google" it was replaced with some Chinese AI.
Please let me know. I'm interested but I don't wanna get the Global Version 6GB/128GB
Straight up looking for 8GB/256GB.
Hey thanks!
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All of these questions have been asked and answered in at least 10 other sections, if not more.
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u gave global right?
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No I have the Chinese model AL00
I get LTE+ around Halifax, Nova Scotia, connecting on bands 4 and 7. I haven't had the HD symbol come up yet (indicating volte). Do I have to ask Telus to enable it?
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I get LTE+ around Halifax, Nova Scotia, connecting on bands 4 and 7. I haven't had the HD symbol come up yet (indicating volte). Do I have to ask Telus to enable it?
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If I remember correctly I believe they did enable it while back when I inquired about their WiFi calling service which they have. Just doesn't seem to work on the AL00 variant. Not really needed anyway.
Also check in Network settings for VOLTlte is enabled
My reception has been excellent, great call quality as well. I am using Freedom Mobile 10gb plan.
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More info. In case its useful to someone.
Chinese version. Using Freedom Mobile in Calgary Alberta, it says on my phone 4G connection. I have LTE enabled.
Got my international L29 today. Popped in my Public Mobile (voice) and Tbaytel ( Rogers data) and both showing 4G with full bars. Good bye Mi Mix...you have served me well. I don't see myself ever using the Mate pen so if any fellow Canuck wants it for $60CAD, give me a shout and we can work something out.