First of all, I live in Europe and have ZL 6502. Because of low network I entered *#*#4636#*#* and in Phone information tried to change the Radio Band but only available was US BAND. I ve tried flashing 4.1.2 - 10.1.A.1.434 - GLOBAL, and Generic LAM (b) Generic GEL 1271-5120 10.3.1.A.0.244 R5B version, but still shows only US radio band available. PLEASE HELP ME if there is ANY way how to get EURO BAND. Which firmware I should flash?
PS. My phone is not rooted, with locked bootloader, I will do it ONLY if its necessary.
Thanks
noob_syboot said:
First of all, I live in Europe and have ZL 6502. Because of low network I entered *#*#4636#*#* and in Phone information tried to change the Radio Band but only available was US BAND. I ve tried flashing 4.1.2 - 10.1.A.1.434 - GLOBAL, and Generic LAM (b) Generic GEL 1271-5120 10.3.1.A.0.244 R5B version, but still shows only US radio band available. PLEASE HELP ME if there is ANY way how to get EURO BAND. Which firmware I should flash?
PS. My phone is not rooted, with locked bootloader, I will do it ONLY if its necessary.
Thanks
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Just reload the software using PC Companion from Sony, and DON'T select a band when you're done.
I did that too... So I got a suggestion on xda to do a full factory reset. It solved the problem.
Also, try to stay away frm such settings that u know nothing about( I once did that nd had a hard time). Tinkering with them causes a lot of headaches(a lot of backuping nd stuff)
Hope it helps.. Don't forget the thanks buton on ur left
I already did that, and the phone I mean network works more or less ok, but I was wondering if there is a way somehow to change the radio band. Because US Band works on diffrenet frequencies than EURO Band, and I think it would be more compatible wit my carrier.
Thank you both for the reply
noob_syboot said:
I already did that, and the phone I mean network works more or less ok, but I was wondering if there is a way somehow to change the radio band. Because US Band works on diffrenet frequencies than EURO Band, and I think it would be more compatible wit my carrier.
Thank you both for the reply
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Budddy afaik, ucan switch to bands which r given in that settings menu only, meaning u can not set any other band which isnt listed.
Dont forget the thanks!
control freak said:
Budddy afaik, ucan switch to bands which r given in that settings menu only, meaning u can not set any other band which isnt listed.
Dont forget the thanks!
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YES, I understand that, but I was asking IF there is a way to CHANGE the US Band only, via FLASHING or INSTALLING or MODIFYING firmware or something else, to have NEW RADIO BAND choices like Automatic or Euro Band, Japan Band etc..
noob_syboot said:
YES, I understand that, but I was asking IF there is a way to CHANGE the US Band only, via FLASHING or INSTALLING or MODIFYING firmware or something else, to have NEW RADIO BAND choices like Automatic or Euro Band, Japan Band etc..
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No unfortunately there is no way that u can change bands other than provided.
I wud also suggest to ask this on another forum, bcuz u wont find many ppl here. U might wanna try Xperia Z forum or try searching on xda GENERAL.
thats the most i can help.
Good luck!
How low is your signal?
The countries of Europe use the dual band frequencies of 900-1800. The US uses mainly 850-1900.
But the Xperia ZL C6502 supports all of these:
C6502/L35H
UMTS HSPA+: 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I)
GSM GPRS/EDGE: 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Well the signal strength varies from time to time, I rarely get full network bars, usually is 2 or 3 bars. But I`ve noticed that in some places where using my HOX has full bars the ZL has one or no bars (by using the same sim card to be sure about the carrier and network strength). That is why I was wondering if there was a way to somehow change/add Radio Band on my Xperia ZL.
Please tell me when you try to change the radio band via *#*#4636#*#* does it show ONLY US Band or you might have more options to select? Please inform me, at least I want to know is it same to all Xperia ZL 6502 or just mine and those from US.
Thanks
noob_syboot said:
Well the signal strength varies from time to time, I rarely get full network bars, usually is 2 or 3 bars. But I`ve noticed that in some places where using my HOX has full bars the ZL has one or no bars (by using the same sim card to be sure about the carrier and network strength). That is why I was wondering if there was a way to somehow change/add Radio Band on my Xperia ZL.
Please tell me when you try to change the radio band via *#*#4636#*#* does it show ONLY US Band or you might have more options to select? Please inform me, at least I want to know is it same to all Xperia ZL 6502 or just mine and those from US.
Thanks
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When going to *#*#4636#*#* and then phone information, it lists info for Data which is set to LTE in my case but nothing for Voice. You need to go to *#*#7378423#*#* >> Service Info >> Configuration to look at your Bands.
Mine are GSM850, GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900. My phone is a C6506.
My signal indoors doesnt have full 5 bars either, it will be between 2-3 bars. Outside, ill have usually the maximum but sometimes 4. At my work I have 0 bars because of the building I work in but even with 0 bars my signal never drops. The bars are not perfect, they are just a representation of your signal more or less.
As long as your signal doesnt drop, I wouldnt worry too much about it unless you have real poor reception outdoors.
Sorry for the late reply
Mine bands are GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 UMTS_BC1 BC2 BC4 BC5 BC8
What thoes this mean? I gont have compatible 3g bands for europian networks or something else?
Sorry for late reply
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noob_syboot said:
Mine bands are GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 UMTS_BC1 BC2 BC4 BC5 BC8
What thoes this mean? I gont have compatible 3g bands for europian networks or something else?
Sorry for late reply
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
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You shouldn't have any issues with your phone. Your C6502 supports the proper frequencies which include pretty much everything apart from LTE. Only C6503 and C6506 support LTE. I don't believe you can flash a baseband to obtain LTE since it is also related to the hardware.
If you really feel like the reception is an issue, I would bring the phone back to where you bought it and have them verify with another ZL if the same type of signal is acquired by the phone but honestly, I don't think you have a problem.
But you be the judge of that....
Good Luck!
I thought also that i have the proper bands on the phone, but that`s why its so strange when using *#*#4636#*#* in the Phone info when selecting the 3 dots Select radio band ONLY shows US Band, I should be able to have more choices.
This is why I`m asking if you have the same option, or are there ANY Xperia ZLs that have more selective options than US Band only.
Thanks
noob_syboot said:
I thought also that i have the proper bands on the phone, but that`s why its so strange when using *#*#4636#*#* in the Phone info when selecting the 3 dots Select radio band ONLY shows US Band, I should be able to have more choices.
This is why I`m asking if you have the same option, or are there ANY Xperia ZLs that have more selective options than US Band only.
Thanks
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I checked in my phone the *#*#4636#*#* and I I only have USA Band which I assume is normal for me since I live in Canada. But this information is for data reception (3G, H+, LTE) not for making/receiving phone calls.
The best thing for you to do is to walk in a store that has this phone on display and verify that its configured like yours so you know there's nothing wrong with yours.
for come back at your frequency you need type the code *#*#7378423#*#* and select the voice like "reset all customization".
The phone reboot and restart to work!!
Sorry for my english
hi
to help you i have created this post on my blog
innovativeideasbyyogi.blogspot.in/2016/12/problem-4636-if-you-have-selected-radio.html
xgekox said:
for come back at your frequency you need type the code *#*#7378423#*#* and select the voice like "reset all customization".
The phone reboot and restart to work!!
Sorry for my english
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That just does a total factory reset. Useless advice...
So I've got a G3 D858HK and would like to get it on the T-Mobile LTE network if possible. The Wikipedia article says that the network supports the following bands:
Frequency Band Band Number
700/2100 MHz AWS 4
700 MHz Block A 12
1900 MHz PCS 2
The D858HK supports 1800/1900/2300/2600 according to the box, but in the "hidden" menu it offers both Band 4 and Band 2. I've tried both and neither seem to work. I was hoping Band 2 would allow it to work, but no joy. Is it a hopeless cause?
How did you reach this hidden menu?
I want to enable LTE band 20. Is it possible?
Hey all,
I live in the middle of Texas. T-Mobile/MetroPCS uses band 4 for LTE but have recently added band 12 as well. I am able to access band selection on my phone with *#2263#. My phone is rooted and I also have PhoneUtil and HiddenMenu installed. After accessing the LTE band menu I can toggle between LTE bands at will, but band 12 was added after my phone was manufactured.
I read many threads where people "add" LTE bands to their phones for overseas use etc., but I have not found a concrete method that either still works or is applicable to non-custom roms.
Has there been any progress on this or does someone know of a 100% working solution to add the bands to the SGH-M919 Galaxy S4?
thanks very much for reading...........
I meant to use band 5 lte in indonesia with smartfren using vs986. I used shortcut master lite app to enable band 5 (and/or disable irrelevant lte bands). However i still cant connect to it. I am certain that my location is under that lte band 5 coverage given that when i used other gsm sim i could see the network and attempt a registration on the network. Furthermore, seeing the networks rat id also match with the information online that it is indeed a band 5 lte network. However when i pop in the band 5 lte network gsm sim card, i am no longer able to scan for networks, it just fails to scan everytime, thus i cant connect. I wonder if there is a workaround to make vs986 able to connect to other lte networks other than verizon.
P.s. im on slim 13b rooted/xposed.
It's not just the bands. Verizon really borked the firmware of the phone to make sure that it doesn't work on any other 4G LTE network than its own. For instance, it doesn't work on AT&T and T-Mobile LTE network in the US either, even though the bands are supported.
What you can try is to switch the phone to "LTE/CDMA" mode in the "Network mode" settings. This will probably kill your phone connection, but if you get 4G LTE then, then you can try the same hack that worked for T-Mobile: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g4/general/guide-fix-vs986-dropping-to-3g-h-4g-lte-t3272434
But on some networks, there is no hope, for instance nobody was able to get it to work on AT&T.
I think i did check that thread out when i used t-mobile for about 6 months in seattle/udistrict/uvillage/uw areas, with no success. I never got the LTE connection. I wonder maybe its related to different roms/kdz/flashfire modified version of 13b that cause it. I hope someone whos lucky enough to get lte might share info about their 13b version/softwares that you debloat using debloater or froze using tibu. Thanks.
P.s. it was on 4g for an instant before it gives me no signal/network.
Why would VZW disable B5 if they have B5 sites?
That would really be stupid.
Posted using a calculator and delayed by AT&T.
LTE 2/4/5/13 can be activated using Shortcut master lite. The problem is that, when i used a simcard that utilized LTE band 3/8, i could detect/attempt registration to signal from LTE band 5 from local network through GSM (given that i activated it). However when I used simcard for that LTE band 5 network, somehow, i can no longer use gsm/cant search for network/crashed. It seemed that LTE antennae on this device is programmed to only accept verizon's. (For lte networks, apns are saved when i put MCC/MNC or RAT for verizons, but discarded when i put other). Thank god though i could still use umts/3g.
Edit: So i tried again. Turns out, i could to get registered on the network, checked on network type and strength (says 4g - 3/4 bars) also on lte discovery says connected. However signal bars says unable to connect to network. Verizon definitely prevent users to use lte on another network. What a **** company.
this is from Verizon website them self
Network
CDMA, GSM, LTE*
Frequencies
1.9 GHz CDMA PCS, 800 MHz CDMA, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, LTE 2/4/5/13, LTE 3/7 for Roaming*
which show it support band 3 in case of romaing only..but if you are in USA will not work sure as it is not romaing.
So I've traveled to USA and the network always on EDGE
I already searched then found that LTE band of the phone not supported in USA
But I found that I can select Band mode from specific code when I tried it said band mode locked
Can any one help me
What is your model? RMX2061 or RMX2063?
If it is RMX2061, it isn't compatible with US network
@kiro_koko
And, what do you mean by "Select Band Mode"? How do you do that?