I'm looking to spend on Note 10 plus 5G, currently on Verizon but the biggest question that I couldn't find the answer is if in the future, I will have to stay with Verizon forever if I want to use 5G on this phone.
Samsung released different snapdragon models for each carrier, but what if I want to switch to Tmobile or AT&T with this phone? Is there a workaround to make these phones work with different carriers, especially with 5G?
S10 5G is out for many months, but I couldn't find a thread showing portability. Although selling the phone for a discounted price and buying other one that works on different carrier is an option, looking to find if it is practical to use 5G when we switch carrier.
Thank you
Cashreedhar said:
I'm looking to spend on Note 10 plus 5G, currently on Verizon but the biggest question that I couldn't find the answer is if in the future, I will have to stay with Verizon forever if I want to use 5G on this phone.
Samsung released different snapdragon models for each carrier, but what if I want to switch to Tmobile or AT&T with this phone? Is there a workaround to make these phones work with different carriers, especially with 5G?
S10 5G is out for many months, but I couldn't find a thread showing portability. Although selling the phone for a discounted price and buying other one that works on different carrier is an option, looking to find if it is practical to use 5G when we switch carrier.
Thank you
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once its sim unlicked it will workbwith other carriers.. ive tried it on multiole sims from dif carriers
The lte radios should be the same, the 5g will never work across carriers for now considering theyre taping into different spectrum. Modems and antenna designs are different between the different 5g methodology each carrier adopted.
elliwigy said:
once its sim unlicked it will workbwith other carriers.. ive tried it on multiole sims from dif carriers
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That is very nice to hear. Does the phone work with other carriers once sim unlocked without changing the phone software? Does 5G work on other carriers too, if the bandwidths match? Thanks
coilbio said:
The lte radios should be the same, the 5g will never work across carriers for now considering theyre taping into different spectrum. Modems and antenna designs are different between the different 5g methodology each carrier adopted.
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I may not understand much details of these modems, however my understanding is that there are some 5G bands common between carriers.
Verizon holds 76% of total available 28GHz spectrum bands and and 48% 39GHz 5g spectrum bands.
At&T holds 40% of 39GHz bands and Tmobile holds 12% of 28GHz bands. If I'm not mistaken the modem in Note 10 5G model supports 600MHz which is new Tmobile band. So, if Note 10 modem supports those 2 5G bands on verizon, technically it should work on at&t and t-mobile too? Although these may work in different cities as of now
Yes and no, I don't know if it has the right antennas, they matter to match the signal length and the obvious is how locked the radio is.
You forget Verizon are evil about keeping their phones there.
It could be the phone is capable but will never be able because it's a Verizon phone and they nerfed something.
coilbio said:
Yes and no, I don't know if it has the right antennas, they matter to match the signal length and the obvious is how locked the radio is.
You forget Verizon are evil about keeping their phones there.
It could be the phone is capable but will never be able because it's a Verizon phone and they nerfed something.
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In the past we were able to unlock blocked antenna bands using Qualcomm QPST tool and hope there will be possibilities in the future. It's not that Verizon is evil, it applies to all carriers. There has been court ruled regulations that enabled users to take their device to other networks, but blocking 5G would be inconvenience to users, as we all know 5G is the future. I'm going to grab a Note 10 plus 5G for now
Cashreedhar said:
In the past we were able to unlock blocked antenna bands using Qualcomm QPST tool and hope there will be possibilities in the future. It's not that Verizon is evil, it applies to all carriers. There has been court ruled regulations that enabled users to take their device to other networks, but blocking 5G would be inconvenience to users, as we all know 5G is the future. I'm going to grab a Note 10 plus 5G for now
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technically they wouldnt be blocking anything if they just dont include the antennae/functionailt.. its then up to the user to research and purchase if it suits their needs.
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After Verizon unlocked the phone, surprisingly 5G works with Tmobile without any modification. Of course not all the bands. Haven't had 5G signal so far and suddenly when I'm standing near a 5G antenna in downtown Manhattan, I had full signal
I have the same phone. I was not able to see 5G with TMobile or AT&T. I am also not able to get the Verizon hardware off my phone. ( boot logo, etc.) Any work arounds?
Odd. I have the 5G on VZW thats unlocked. My phone works fine with my TM SIM but does not pickup 5G even though my OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren gets 5G.
Milyenair said:
I have the same phone. I was not able to see 5G with TMobile or AT&T. I am also not able to get the Verizon hardware off my phone. ( boot logo, etc.) Any work arounds?
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nope.
the n976v only has vzw and gcf csc codes on it which both use the vzw sales code n network code.. changing carriers should work but on network as the csc should recognize this and load the correct apns n such but the bootani n vzw stuff is there to stay..
Mike02z said:
Odd. I have the 5G on VZW thats unlocked. My phone works fine with my TM SIM but does not pickup 5G even though my OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren gets 5G.
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not odd.. its a vzw branded 5g device.. its hit or miss on other 5g networks.. they typically use different bands and frequencies and 5g variants dont contain full csc for other carriers like the non 5g devices
So I'm having an issue, I'm trying to get my phone to work with Total Wireless but for some reason I cannot adjust the APN and they can't send me an update to my sim card. I can get the calls and text to work and it shows 4g but no data due to the incorrect APN. Its all grayed out with no way to add or configure it. The IMEI also says its not compatible with Total Wireless which is weird since all other verizon phones have worked before except this Note 10+ 5g.
CamachoDjr said:
So I'm having an issue, I'm trying to get my phone to work with Total Wireless but for some reason I cannot adjust the APN and they can't send me an update to my sim card. I can get the calls and text to work and it shows 4g but no data due to the incorrect APN. Its all grayed out with no way to add or configure it. The IMEI also says its not compatible with Total Wireless which is weird since all other verizon phones have worked before except this Note 10+ 5g.
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probably need root
CamachoDjr said:
So I'm having an issue, I'm trying to get my phone to work with Total Wireless but for some reason I cannot adjust the APN and they can't send me an update to my sim card. I can get the calls and text to work and it shows 4g but no data due to the incorrect APN. Its all grayed out with no way to add or configure it. The IMEI also says its not compatible with Total Wireless which is weird since all other verizon phones have worked before except this Note 10+ 5g.
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Where did you buy this phone? I had the same issue, when I changed the code to GCF from VZW. I had to send the phone back to Samsung, as the local samsung experience store couldn't even understand the problem. GCF is for Samsung diagnostic purposes only and they had to change the motherboard board on the phone in order to fix the issue. If your carrier 5g mmwave band is one of the band used by Verizon, you'll be able to use 5G with this phone. I was able to use 5G in NYC with TMOBILE, but not when I moved to a different state.
Mike02z said:
Odd. I have the 5G on VZW thats unlocked. My phone works fine with my TM SIM but does not pickup 5G even though my OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren gets 5G.
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I can relate the issue you're facing. I was using this phone with TMobile 5G in NYC, but when I moved to different state, I can't get the 5G reception. In order to understand this further, you need to understand the frequencies supported by TMobile and frequencies owned by Verizon. TMobile shares one of Verizon's mmwave band (only around 25%) and these antennas are limited to only few metro cities. Even if you live in one of those big cities, you need to stand close to the 5G antenna in order to get the 5G signal. I remember that I had to stand within 50ft from the antenna in order to get 5G signal (downtown Manhattan near Meridian Lane and Water st).
So I'm new to this. Ive got a Note10+ 5G from Verizon (SM-N976V). Ported over from Verizon to At&t. Works fine accept its on 4G LTE (no 5G... the Samsung S9+ went over to 5G no issues). I am told if I flash the phone to the unlocked firmware it should get rid of the Verizon "lock" and work. I have tried this as per help form Android Central however having no success flashing... I am not exactly that savvy with this stuff... Please help
elliwigy said:
once its sim unlicked it will workbwith other carriers.. ive tried it on multiole sims from dif carriers
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elliwigy, please let me know how you got your SM-N976V to work on other carriers. I've been trying to get mine to work on Visible and I can not change the APN settings.
mbmallette said:
elliwigy, please let me know how you got your SM-N976V to work on other carriers. I've been trying to get mine to work on Visible and I can not change the APN settings.
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You can network unlock it pretty easily even if the phone isn't paid off yet. Download setedit by 4a from the play store:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.paphonb.systemuituner
and change the setting "vzw_network_lock" from a 1 to a 0. You'll have to buy the expansion pack from 4a to have a foreground guardian that'll prevent it from going back to a 1.
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https://imgur.com/qaZl4d9
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Good evening all,
I recently purchased an unlocked snapdragon S20 Ultra 5G and I am unable to get the Network Mode option under Mobile Network. Is there any way I can enable without having to wipe the phone?
I am currently on AT&T and in the LA area where 5G is available (I checked on the map)
Thank you!
xxxrichievxxx said:
Good evening all,
I recently purchased an unlocked snapdragon S20 Ultra 5G and I am unable to get the Network Mode option under Mobile Network. Is there any way I can enable without having to wipe the phone?
I am currently on AT&T and in the LA area where 5G is available (I checked on the map)
Thank you!
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Are you currently on ATE4?
In order for me to have wifi calling and 5G I had be running ATE6 U CSC from G988US.
Go to this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20/how-to/g988u-g988u1-firmware-links-flashing-t4054133
Read thru it you'll see what to do
JDBarlow said:
Are you currently on ATE4?
In order for me to have wifi calling and 5G I had be running ATE6 U CSC from G988US.
Go to this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20/how-to/g988u-g988u1-firmware-links-flashing-t4054133
Read thru it you'll see what to do
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Thank you for your reply!
I went ahead and followed the tutorial again and no success..
I am getting 5Ge which is not true 5G just a little gimmick AT&T has pulled. Notice in the screen shot how it says LTE still.
And I still don't have the option to select the network mode.. Which leads me to believe that that is what is blocking 5G from happening.
I'm currently in the Modesto area which according to the AT&T website should be one of the few cities to have it here in California..
I'm beginning to think this Snapdragon version I purchased has the band locked for some reason...
I have found out why I wasn't receiving 5G, my AT&T plan had to be set up with AT&T Elite or AT&T Extra plan. Without that I wasn't able to access the 5G network. It's a little mind-boggling that we have to pay extra to access 5G.
xxxrichievxxx said:
I have found out why I wasn't receiving 5G, my AT&T plan had to be set up with AT&T Elite or AT&T Extra plan. Without that I wasn't able to access the 5G network. It's a little mind-boggling that we have to pay extra to access 5G.
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Paying extra for 5G is pretty standard. Besides having faster download speeds, what advantage(s) do you have over 4G, receiving a text or email 3 seconds sooner? I'm holding off until networks are built out and Service Provider standards are defined. In the future when more 5G utilities are widely available it makes perfect sense but for now I can't justify spending more for a 5G Device and additional Service Provider fees.
Anyone know which US carrier can use the Redmi K40??
I tried: ATT, Cricket, T-Mobile and Mint but none of them work.
Any info would help. Thanks.
Also, will POCO F3 work in USA?? Which carrier can be used??
Thanks.
Will Xiaomi Redmi K40 work in USA?
In this page we are going to show you the compatibility of Xiaomi Redmi K40 with the mobile networks of USA and with the telephony operators that provide service in USA.
www.kimovil.com
Doesn't support tomany bands US looks like T-Mobile be best I would go with the Poco global F-3 here in the US support's more bands and still T-Mobile/Tello/mint would be your Best bet ,Tello is what I use since they Use T-Mobile towers on my Poco F3 and 5G and volte And WiFi calling all work great
jefffrom said:
Will Xiaomi Redmi K40 work in USA?
In this page we are going to show you the compatibility of Xiaomi Redmi K40 with the mobile networks of USA and with the telephony operators that provide service in USA.
www.kimovil.com
Doesn't support tomany bands US looks like T-Mobile be best I would go with the Poco global F-3 here in the US support's more bands and still T-Mobile/Tello/mint would be your Best bet ,Tello is what I use since they Use T-Mobile towers on my Poco F3 and 5G and volte And WiFi calling all work great
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How about POCO F3?? Will it work on the US carriers??
Thanks.
I received my poco f3 and am using it right now as I am typing. For the most part it works. Support for bands is limited though. I think that is the reason why I can't verify my account to unlock bootloader. I can make phone calls fine. The problem is sometimes I don't receive calls or messages are delayed.
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How about POCO F3?? Will it work on the US carriers??
Thanks.
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Did you read my post I said f3 that's what I would go with US T-Mobile or any carrier that piggybacks off them like tello and mint
jackscagnetti said:
I received my poco f3 and am using it right now as I am typing. For the most part it works. Support for bands is limited though. I think that is the reason why I can't verify my account to unlock bootloader. I can make phone calls fine. The problem is sometimes I don't receive calls or messages are delayed.
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Who's your carrier? All info helps when posting
T-Mobile
I'm using Cricket and Ultra. I brought the K40 want to use Cricket but didn't work. Tried Mint also no luck. Then it's working with Ultra.
I need one to use Cricket so thinking about POCO F3 or Xiaomi 11 Lite or 11i.
Also I live in Hawaii that T-Mobile is very weak !!!
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T-Mobile
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if your having problems with T-Mobile you either have the wrong sim card or your SOL
hons9424 said:
I'm using Cricket and Ultra. I brought the K40 want to use Cricket but didn't work. Tried Mint also no luck. Then it's working with Ultra.
I need one to use Cricket so thinking about POCO F3 or Xiaomi 11 Lite or 11i.
Also I live in Hawaii that T-Mobile is very weak !!!
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ki Rick iT is CDMA /boost mobile /old sprint /// it will not work good . if you got a low T-Mobile single then your sol..
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ki Rick iT is CDMA /boost mobile /old sprint /// it will not work good . if you got a low T-Mobile single then your sol..
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ki Rick iT????
I do not recommend buy Xiaomi devices to US because Carrier Aggregation and 5G support so limited, here listed Poco F3 supported combinations: https://cacombos.com/device/M2012K11AG
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if your having problems with T-Mobile you either have the wrong sim card or your SOL
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It's the stupid MIUI sim activation process. It just won't work no matter what I try. In going to try anduwa new ROM.
I'm start thinking my on board 5G modem is not propelly working as I have never connected to any 5G spot .
Of corse I have installed a 5G SIM and the carrier give me a 5G connection but no way to make It connected to a 5G network . The strange thing is that I didnt have any 5G network listed (if I try manually to force the device to find any networks available). I did this test in the center of many big italian cities but I got the same result: only 4G+ or 4G networks were listed.
I have tapped the 5G prefferred network
I did a recovery
I have the last original Rom installed.
Is there any sw to detect if the onboard modem is working propelly ?
Thank you in Advance for your cooperation.
BR
Joe
Check what band use your 5g network, n77 or.. I can't remember...
Then check if your phone support that band... There is a difference between Chinese network or Europe..
Check out this thread, it's for Poco but the same point
Poco F2 Pro only support N77 and N78 5G
For Europe in future you need N1 and N28, without that you only get 5G in hotspots. So if you from Europe and care about 5G it is a bad idea to get a Poco F2 Pro. Source: https://www.poco.net/de/poco-f2-pro/specs_m/
forum.xda-developers.com
tze_vitamin said:
Check what band use your 5g network, n77 or.. I can't remember...
Then check if your phone support that band... There is a difference between Chinese network or Europe..
Check out this thread, it's for Poco but the same point
Poco F2 Pro only support N77 and N78 5G
For Europe in future you need N1 and N28, without that you only get 5G in hotspots. So if you from Europe and care about 5G it is a bad idea to get a Poco F2 Pro. Source: https://www.poco.net/de/poco-f2-pro/specs_m/
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thank you so much for the clarifications.
BR
Joe
I have had 5g on the three network in the UK only big city's on bad signal get about 200mb and on full 320mb
Well i have Samsung Note 10 Plus 5G (SKT+) its korean operator, i bought it from a guy who sell some of them with 5g on them, but im not abble to catch any 5g network i set also 5g/lte/3g auto but on search manual it found max LTE, while in my country and city has 5g and other phone which is new and has 5g it catch 5g network? Do i need to change something idk?
I have the same problem