Hi,
Can anyone help to share where to download the firmware FM RADIO for SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE II LTE, N7105???IS The phone missing the fm radio tech suppported???????
thanks..
tehnoth or maior 5 comptroller
I cant find it too. I also download a app on the market and it dont work. Maybe this version do not have Fm Radio in it =| .
Call Samsung
Seriously, I did not know there were sooo many different variants of the Note II (LTE). After reading on a couple of websites that it had FM Radio I went ahead to purchase the LTE version and only to find out later that it did not have FM Radio enabled in the Singapore version.
Some say there is no hardware built within the phone to support FM Radio but when I called Samsung Singapore helpline (1800-7267864) and voiced my disappointment, over the local market being deprived of a very basic function;
1) First I was told, no FM Radio and to download Radio Application from Google Play the streaming kind that will incur data charges.
2) When I said, why is that overseas LTE model has inbuilt FM Receiver then I was told that Samsung was aware of this issue and that they were working on this situation and perhaps there will be an update soon.
So in other words, it may just have something to do with the ROM and or Kernal and the hardware is probably already there but disabled. I suggest, those who feel there is a strong need for this function (FM Radio) to call them up and constantly, get an update otherwise, Samsung won't really know that there is a serious market for this function. Just my opinion.
Hi there,
I was also "cheated" by thinking there is FM radio in the Singapore Note version! Had called Samsung before but there is no satisfactory answer from them.
androidbotz said:
Seriously, I did not know there were sooo many different variants of the Note II (LTE). After reading on a couple of websites that it had FM Radio I went ahead to purchase the LTE version and only to find out later that it did not have FM Radio enabled in the Singapore version.
Some say there is no hardware built within the phone to support FM Radio but when I called Samsung Singapore helpline (1800-7267864) and voiced my disappointment, over the local market being deprived of a very basic function;
1) First I was told, no FM Radio and to download Radio Application from Google Play the streaming kind that will incur data charges.
2) When I said, why is that overseas LTE model has inbuilt FM Receiver then I was told that Samsung was aware of this issue and that they were working on this situation and perhaps there will be an update soon.
So in other words, it may just have something to do with the ROM and or Kernal and the hardware is probably already there but disabled. I suggest, those who feel there is a strong need for this function (FM Radio) to call them up and constantly, get an update otherwise, Samsung won't really know that there is a serious market for this function. Just my opinion.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
haloha82 said:
Hi there,
I was also "cheated" by thinking there is FM radio in the Singapore Note version! Had called Samsung before but there is no satisfactory answer from them.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My conclusion is that nowadays it is quite rare or virtually unheard of to get a dirt cheap plan with unlimited or 10GB data with any of the local telcos. Those good old days are gone. The 3 major telco here have limited the data to 2GB-4GB for basic plans. Question is how else can these telcos make money? Answer, via these data consuming apps that some of us have been suggested to use in lieu of the actual hardware based FM receiver.
True, some may not see the need of having a FM receiver on their phones but then there are those of us who love listening to live music while on the go. Some may even suggest getting an additional gadget for that very purpose but the last thing we want to do is carry multiple gadgets for multiple reasons. I love the phone but it would had sweeten the deal more if they had enabled the FM receiver on our local handsets. Besides, why the double standards? Same model Retail set you get FM receiver and Telco set without. A big boo to Samsung Singapore and the local telcos.
I received my N7105 today, bought off Kogan.com.au.
I only have a 500MB/month data plan, and my employer's internet connection isn't great, so I thought I'd try its FM radio...
and there was no app.
so I ran the Samsung apps apps to see if I had to download it. No sign.
googled and found this thread... it seems hard to believe there's no FM radio!
I would still have bought the N7105 but I would like to have known of the radio's absence to avoid the tinge of disappointment.
Add another surprised user to the list... I just bought my GT-7105T (Telstra Australian version) a few days ago and went looking for the FM radio just now... not there! I had no idea there were so many variants, perhaps I would have tried to find out which grey imports would have worked on Aus 4G networks as the Korean versions get a DMB tuner (for digital radio and TV!)
If anyone is interested in checking out the different variants before purchasing, there's a handy table on the Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_Note_II#Table_of_variants
In the meantime I will contact Samsung as well, at least to try and find out if FM hardware is missing, or maybe it will come with a software update or some software mods/hacking.
androidbotz said:
... Same model Retail set you get FM receiver and Telco set without...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I believe it has to do with different models (varriants) as mugget points out on the wiki thread, and not retail vs telco.
I also looked in those korean versions. I do not believe you can get fm (or tv) reception in countries that do not utilize that system.
As far as LTE functionality, those korean models might match one or 2 of your country's LTE frequencies but not all. For example, none of the korean versions tune to the 2600 frequency.
Whether or not the fm hardware is there or not, is it not more involved setting up 2 assembly lines instead of one?
And like already stated: "Why the double standards"?
Add me to the list. Singapore and Starhub. Pretty disappointed.
Does anyone know if the phone has the hardware?
Welcome to the disappointed club!
The lack of radio and 64 GB model kept me from buing this one although I REALLY wanted it...
Is the radio harware there? I guess only Samsung knows.
Patience!
Australia is digital radio and tv ready. why didn't sumsung pt this feature in note 2? fortunately I haven't bought it yet.
Add me to the list of disappointed owner. I own a HongKong GT-N7105 Galaxy Note 2 LTE and I really never thought that something so basic cheap and useful would be let out of this high end piece. Does anyone have any info if the hardware is in there and that a software update or a dev could enable it? Cheers
Same problem here. No FM Radio app, I'm SO disappointed. Bought the device 3 days ago and just noticed that it's missing! WTF. Everyone doesn't have internet access all the time! And it takes a lot more battery to use mobile data on the go to listen music, when you can just turn on the app and listen it for real! And how about when you don't have access to mobile data, like when you're hiking and there's no mobile network! You might hear FM frequencies with the phone, but no, there is no app for the cause. Fck.
GT-N7105, 4.1.2 (N7105XXDLL5).
Seems like we aren't going to get FM Radio at all...
https://community.optus.com.au/t5/Mobile/FM-radio-hotspot-for-Galaxy-Note-2-N7105/m-p/33786/highlight/true#M7155
Greate...i payd 490Euro for a Note 2 Lte and it doesn't have radio FM? WTF? My dad has a Lg Optimus Sol and HAS RADIO!!!
I hope they will make an update for radio on Lte version...
Can't update that!
It is missing the hardware!
I searches for this too ,same result :/ i dont see any other way than Google musix all acces , spotify or webradio ,that Kind of stuff
Gesendet von meinem Galaxy Note II
Just buy a pendant radio and mp3 player...
like
http://www.dhgate.com/product/mp3-music-player-8-16-32-gb-mp3-players-backlight/105018275.html
drgkt said:
Just buy a pendant radio and mp3 player...
like
http://www.dhgate.com/product/mp3-music-player-8-16-32-gb-mp3-players-backlight/105018275.html
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, all of these people can't think that. So funny. Why i carry extra device only for radio function?
Big disappointment.
Well, either that or nothing.
This machine will never have radio.
Related
hi, for those who got the ATT Captivative, do you konw if the phoen comes with FM radio? I searched online and it looks like the phone may not come with it.
Doesn't have the software for it, may or may not have the actual hardware.
Doesn't come with FM. The hardware *may* be there and if so could possibly be enabled with a custom kernel but no one knows for sure yet.
The hardware is there, theres just no drivers in the shipped kernel, but yes theres also the chance that att decided to request samsung to remove the fm radio chipset, so that people would use att radio services etc.
Sick and tire of AT&T. Why disable the fm radio?
ATT wants to make more money off of their subscribers by making them use the ATT app which causes the user to use data (pay for a larger data plan) and pay a monthly subscription fee.
The Euro version comes with an FMRadio.apk I installed it and the GUI works fine (even detected that I didn't have my headphones plugged in) but, threw an error that the app couldn't start the radio.
So, my conclusion would be that we just need to get the drivers from the Euro version of the Galaxy S and put them into a custom kernal and install the FMRadio.apk = we would have a working FM radio.
Should be very possible and very likely to happen!
If you want it to just listen to the Radio, try IHeartRadio it has an extremely large collection of Radio stations across the nation streamed to the phone.
Once again: that uses data. I think we were hoping for a REAL WORKING FM RADIO. This should be possible.
thanks for the feedback guys. I really don't understand why ATT always want to cripple these devices.
Hopefully someone will get it to work.
Can't blame AT&T solely here. It looks like none of the US spec Galaxy S phones will have FM radio.
sumsimpleracer said:
If you want it to just listen to the Radio, try IHeartRadio it has an extremely large collection of Radio stations across the nation streamed to the phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I heart radio only has clear channel stations. So if the station you want to listen isnt owned by clear channel, you need to find an alternative.
I use RadioTime on my squeezebox for both local and non-local radio, and it appears they have a (pay) app.
nolesrule said:
I use RadioTime on my squeezebox for both local and non-local radio, and it appears they have a (pay) app.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
pandora app in store but it uses data to stream your music,just music of your choice nothing else
what is the outcome of this investigation?
I use this portal http://www.thestreamcenter.com/ and streamfurious http://www.streamfurious.com/ but I agree! We need to get our FM radio hardware working. I did this with my Fuze and Tilt II thanks to xda.
rafyvitto said:
The hardware is there, theres just no drivers in the shipped kernel, but yes theres also the chance that att decided to request samsung to remove the fm radio chipset, so that people would use att radio services etc.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Doesn't make sense, since the HTC Aria has an FM radio. My guess would be Samsung didn't take the time to get FCC clearance for the FM radio.
Why did this thread fall to page 3... It's still a problem and I want to know if it has an FM radio or not.
Dont get me wrong, all cell companies are evil. but dont blame them for something that the hardware manufacturers are obviously doing.
im in canada with rogers with the i896 version of the i897 model, NO FM.
not even the international version of the i897 model has working FM.
dont blame att.... for this.
Every thing i'm reading says you can make phone calls from the galaxy tab plus in receiver mode. is that strictly for the 3G versions? Because on my wifi version I don't have that option.
Sorry but off course you cannot do that with WiFi version...only 3G works as a phone.
aeon101 said:
Sorry but off course you cannot do that with WiFi version...only 3G works as a phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's only half-correct. You can't make phone calls without a wifi connection in the wifi-only version, and it is missing a traditional dialer, but there are plenty of apps, such as Skype, Vonage, and GrooVe IP which will allow you to make calls in receiver mode even on the wifi-only version.
Does anyone know if the 3G/4G GT 7.0 Plus can be flashed to enable voice calls, like the original Galaxy Tab? Thanks to the great devs here on XDA I was able to flash my original tab & was hoping to do the same if/when an AT&T model is released. Other web sites (samsung, gsm arena) show pics of the GT 7 Plus & the GT 2 with the dialer app. I'm sure these are the European versions, as was the case with the original Galaxy Tab.
....if not, I may have to settle for a Galaxy Note.
rkmj said:
That's only half-correct. You can't make phone calls without a wifi connection in the wifi-only version, and it is missing a traditional dialer, but there are plenty of apps, such as Skype, Vonage, and GrooVe IP which will allow you to make calls in receiver mode even on the wifi-only version.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I understood we were talking about phone function with dialer application, which wifi version is unable to offer. And off course there are plenty devices which are able to make calls through VOIP, Skype etc...but not through GSM if there is only wifi version. This is general for tablets and computers.
Does this the t869 version have the "Voice Receiver" mode?
Talked about on the Samsung site or just speakerphone?
samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxytab/7.0/feature.html
No it does not. Tmobile variant is missing some hardware = crippled.
Sorry guys so does the 3g model work as a fully functional phone on T-Mobile?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
Or does any version run on T-Mobile US 3g that can be used as a fully functional phone?
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using XDA App
claud_face said:
Or does any version run on T-Mobile US 3g that can be used as a fully functional phone?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is the million dollar question that I am trying to get answered too. I have the original Samsung Galaxy Tab and make phone calls all day long with it. Of course I am using a SIM that originally worked on a Samsung Galaxy S so I don't have just data on my plan.
If you are like me, you are absolutely frustrated that you can either have Phone+2G or swap modems and boot into pure 3G mode without phone calling ability. So, I have a couple people confirming that the Huawei Springboard can make phone calls and I believe also utilize 3G/4G on the TMobile USA network (unconfirmed on the 3G/4G portion). I want to stick to having a 7" device that makes phone calls as my phone but I want my 3G/4G ability that I am paying for.
So, here are the tablets that are out and if they work with TMobile USA network:
Huawei Springboard Phone=Yes, 3G/4G=?
Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus Phone=?
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Phone=Yes according to one website
Samsung Galaxy Note Phone=No, not unless new radio is put in unit.
Dell Streak 7" - Not sure
Thoughts? Errors that you see on my info above?
From what I understand the Springboard is also missing the hardware to do voice calls without Bluetooth, speakerphone etc.
Is it possible to purchase the int'l unlocked version of the Galaxy Tab 7+ that has the voice receiver hardware and flash the modem, etc from the T-Mobile version so that tmo 3G/4G?
Or is that a hardware incompatibility with the int'l version?
Juanpv, I believe you are right about the Springboard not having the hardware/microphone to handle phone calls without bluetooth or headset.
I believe the international version of the Tab Plus doesn't do the 1700 bandwidth which the TMobile USA network needs.
I'm so frustrated right now. Does anyone know of a 7" device that works on the TMO USA network and allows phone, 3G/4G without having to reboot?
I've been using the T-Mobile galaxy plus as my primary phone for about a month now. I etf'ed(if that's not a real word,it should become one) my original number to transfer it over it Google voice,only cuz i picked up a galaxy ii as well. I downloaded the groove IP app and that was pretty much that. Now granted,its not ideal,on wifi u get a small delay,and because I live in a market without 4g...its almost impossible to use it as it cuts out either when I'm talking...or the other person on a line. My tablet has two numbers attached to it also...the Google voice one and the T-Mobile data plan. Granted...I use really only about thirty minute a month for voice...its been pretty ideal for me. It was also very easy to attach a blue tooth headset to it. Also,I don't think it allows u to call 911...but with two other cell phones in the house,I hope it wouldn't b a problem. So I've been pretty happy with this setup..playing games is great, I've been reading way more then before and I have yet to find pants that I own that it doesn't fit in....watching Netflix or other movies is great,especially on the treadmill ...and that'd really when it becomes awkward...is listening to music at the gym...but its cool to use apps like jetfit pro to keep track of your sets. Is it ideal...no...but more then functional. Let me know if anyone has any questions.
Ps. While the camera takes decent pictures...its def a drop off from the quality of the s ii I got use to before I gave it to a family member.
Sent from my SGH-T869 using XDA App
reymunoz said:
My tablet has two numbers attached to it also...the Google voice one and the T-Mobile data plan.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you for sharing in what way you are using the TMO Galaxy Tab Plus. Have you tried or found any hacks to get one of the sim cards, from another phone, to utilize the phone features of the tablet?
I see on the Samsung website that it has phone calling capabilities but I also read somewhere/someone believes TMO had Samsung remove the physical hardware to support standard phone calls. I personally believe that is erroneous information as they thought the same with the original Samsung Tab.
I am just using another "data" sim card from T-Mobile...so I have two numbers attached to my tablet ...sorry...I did scour the interweb to find a trick to just use my original one...but no dice :-(
Sent from my SGH-T869 using XDA App
From what I have gathered, and excuse me if this has already been said (It doesn't look like it above)...
Galaxy Tab 7 Plus (USA Version) won't allow 3G/GSM Calling. No one has hacked it like you can on the original tab. I actually bought the Galaxy 7 Tab Plus in hopes I can, and sadly found out after hours of reading that I can' t
Now, the Galaxy Tab 7 Plus (International Version) does allow you to! It will run you around $700 for it (I was able to find one for $460 in Australia, but shipping is expensive).
The reason the USA version can't, is the same reason why no tablet in the USA can make calls the carrier (I believe) blocks it. I don't know exactly why they do, perhaps data usage or something... there is only 1 or 2 tablets out there that support gsm calling, I don't recall what they are though, but nothing fancy like a Galaxy Tab 7 Plus.
I'm all about GSM Calling and anti-VOIP calling, but as I do more research I might migrate to VOIP phones, mostly because there is no limitation on what device you use...And I'm leaning towards the Sony Tablet P (Fold/Clamshell design)... I know, 99% of people out there hate that device, but I love the idea. Comes out in a week, so I'm pretty excited
Hi NineT9, having used cell phones in a dozen countries while living there, I can assure you that in US, cell because just sodomize you and take fortune out of your pocket for that matter.
================================================
Is there a difference on hardware level between this one
http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/mobile-devices/tablets/tablets/GT-P6800LSAXEU
And the
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab/SGH-T869MABTMB
http://mobile-broadband.t-mobile.com/tablets/galaxy-tab/plus
I would love the phone feature the EU version has!
Is that possible on T869? Like installing a rooted EU rom on T869
So that I can retire my G2 on eBay
Hey I am getting plus on Friday I will use my G2 sim in it and post you guys how the VOIP stuff goes
Last edited by jijus; 29th February 2012 at 10:53 AM. Reason: plus
I was under the impression that I could use my G2 sim which has unlimited data on this Tab, but that not the case!
TMO wants me to sign up for another data plan, so said KMB and send the damn thing back. As I could only load T-Mobile website on it using my sim card.
Now I am ordering EU tab thru my friend who lives in London. I will post updates after getting it
NineT9 said:
I'm all about GSM Calling and anti-VOIP calling, but as I do more research I might migrate to VOIP phones, mostly because there is no limitation on what device you use...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
See, I feel differently about utilizing VOIP or relying on it. I personally have been using VOIP on older Windows Mobile devices, Nokia N800 and my Samsung Galaxy Tab when in 3G mode. But, I can tell you it's like having cell phone access about 1/10th of the time that you would have Cellular phone ability. Maybe it's even less but I don't want to be too critical. The amount of dropped calls, weird echoes, inability to even call, etc. is just too frustrating to rely on for a day to day phone. Plus, you'll upset everyone that you are talking too because they suffer through the same problems as you do. It's been a great way to alienate my friends.
I think I'm going to have to just give up and go back to a dumb 4"+ phone just so I have a dual core, Cellular, 2G/3G/4G capability all at the same time SINGLE device.
Damn the US phone companies! Every last one of them. At least with T-Mobile's business plan I get 1000 minutes, unlimited data (5GB), unlimited text for $39.99 a month. If I wanted unlimited everything then it's just $10 more at $49.99 as of Feb 2012.
Munk0 said:
See, I feel differently about utilizing VOIP or relying on it. I personally have been using VOIP on older Windows Mobile devices, Nokia N800 and my Samsung Galaxy Tab when in 3G mode. But, I can tell you it's like having cell phone access about 1/10th of the time that you would have Cellular phone ability. Maybe it's even less but I don't want to be too critical. The amount of dropped calls, weird echoes, inability to even call, etc. is just too frustrating to rely on for a day to day phone. Plus, you'll upset everyone that you are talking too because they suffer through the same problems as you do. It's been a great way to alienate my friends.
I think I'm going to have to just give up and go back to a dumb 4"+ phone just so I have a dual core, Cellular, 2G/3G/4G capability all at the same time SINGLE device.
Damn the US phone companies! Every last one of them. At least with T-Mobile's business plan I get 1000 minutes, unlimited data (5GB), unlimited text for $39.99 a month. If I wanted unlimited everything then it's just $10 more at $49.99 as of Feb 2012.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Wow, thanks for that post I've been asking numerous people and read a few threads/articles online about VOIP, and what you said is exactly what I was afraid of, and I've been told it won't happen if you have a connection... but I thought, well what if I'm driving? That means the speed will only decrease drastically, and like most people I talk while driving a lot...
I was afraid of the dropped calls, echos, upsetting the other end, etc etc... looks like that will happen still
Sadly, I think I will also have to go back to a dumb 4" phone too :\ I really want to use the new Galaxy Tab 7 Plus as a phone, shame it's not possible like the original :\
NineT9 said:
From what I have gathered, and excuse me if this has already been said (It doesn't look like it above)...
Galaxy Tab 7 Plus (USA Version) won't allow 3G/GSM Calling. No one has hacked it like you can on the original tab. I actually bought the Galaxy 7 Tab Plus in hopes I can, and sadly found out after hours of reading that I can' t
Now, the Galaxy Tab 7 Plus (International Version) does allow you to! It will run you around $700 for it (I was able to find one for $460 in Australia, but shipping is expensive).
The reason the USA version can't, is the same reason why no tablet in the USA can make calls the carrier (I believe) blocks it. I don't know exactly why they do, perhaps data usage or something... there is only 1 or 2 tablets out there that support gsm calling, I don't recall what they are though, but nothing fancy like a Galaxy Tab 7 Plus.
I'm all about GSM Calling and anti-VOIP calling, but as I do more research I might migrate to VOIP phones, mostly because there is no limitation on what device you use...And I'm leaning towards the Sony Tablet P (Fold/Clamshell design)... I know, 99% of people out there hate that device, but I love the idea. Comes out in a week, so I'm pretty excited
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am using the Galaxy Tab t mobile SGH t849 7 ich that allows me to use GSM 2g voice + data and 3g data only using modem switcher.
I've done some searching and have found other users who are using the phone with t-mobile but could not find any comparison of which might be the best radio version to use on this phone. I'm aware that the data speed is limited to edge, not really concerned about that.
Any T-Mobile users have experience with the various radios?
nitefallz said:
I've done some searching and have found other users who are using the phone with t-mobile but could not find any comparison of which might be the best radio version to use on this phone. I'm aware that the data speed is limited to edge, not really concerned about that.
Any T-Mobile users have experience with the various radios?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Radios are based on your region and where you are located. Radios are not going to give you that WOW factor my service is better. Your best bet is to call your carrier and see what radio shipped with the phone. Dont know if tmobile sells the inspire but you can call an at&t store and see what radio ships with it or even stop by a store fake the funk your shopping and look in about phone in one of their phones to see radio in it.
I never change radios on my phone no matter what the current rom Im using recommends. Tried it and got really shi**y service so now I stick with stock radio that came with phone.
Hello, I'm on AT&T and I want to get the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE but I see there is two and im curious about whats the diference? I know the W200a is the AT&T watch and the W200 is an unlocked overseas watch im guessing that will work on AT&T but im hearing If I get the W200 I wont get the LTE, is this true?
Thanks,
Hi, the W200 also has LTE but on a different frequency.
Regards.
---------- Post added at 08:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:15 AM ----------
I have a link with all model differences, but can't post it yet due to not having enough posts.
Regards.
Oxicottin said:
Hello, I'm on AT&T and I want to get the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE but I see there is two and im curious about whats the diference? I know the W200a is the AT&T watch and the W200 is an unlocked overseas watch im guessing that will work on AT&T but im hearing If I get the W200 I wont get the LTE, is this true?
Thanks,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The W200A, the AT&T version, is unlocked and also works overseas. I'm currently in France visiting family and I'm using a Truphone SIM in my W200A with no problems. The W200E is the European version with 3G. I wouldn't worry too much about LTE. I'm usually on HSPA when home in the US and it works fine. I occasionally get a LTE signal but not sure what advantage it offers. I don't use AT&T so I'm on Truphone at home also.
Do you guys have your regular phone number forwarded to the watch. I been trying to win one on ebay but the price is so high i might as well buy from AT&T they sell it outright for 350
Oxicottin said:
Do you guys have your regular phone number forwarded to the watch. I been trying to win one on ebay but the price is so high i might as well buy from AT&T they sell it outright for 350
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Most of the time I'm paired by bluetooth so I leave the cell off on the watch to save battery. When I do leave the phone behind and pair through cell data, usually when tracking runs by GPS a few times a week, I forward my phone calls to the watch's number. I also turn on audio feedback to have my texts dictated to me through the headset while running.
Hi
I am using W200A in UK and it is working perfectly. However, the 4G network is not working as it is not compatible with the UK 4G frequencies. But, I don't care as I won it in an auction for £160 (with leather band ) and it working great in HSPDA+.
Regards
vahid123456 said:
Hi
I am using W200A in UK and it is working perfectly. However, the 4G network is not working as it is not compatible with the UK 4G frequencies. But, I don't care as I won it in an auction for £160 (with leather band ) and it working great in HSPDA+.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You've got me interested. I'm in the UK and could do with some info if you've got a min. First thing, £160 through an auction?! Like where??
I'm on Vodafone and want to be able to leave the phone at home when I go running, gym etc but need to be able to still take calls, how is this done? Do you have a duplicate SIM fitted for the same number or a different SIM which calls and messages are forwarded to? Also, does it receive notifications from WhatsApp?
Last Q is if you're without your phone can you either stream Spotify playlists to the watch via LTE/3G or can you at least download playlists to the watches internal memory and play tunes over Bluetooth headphones? gain aimed at being in the gym.
GrandMasterPlank said:
You've got me interested. I'm in the UK and could do with some info if you've got a min. First thing, £160 through an auction?! Like where??
I'm on Vodafone and want to be able to leave the phone at home when I go running, gym etc but need to be able to still take calls, how is this done? Do you have a duplicate SIM fitted for the same number or a different SIM which calls and messages are forwarded to? Also, does it receive notifications from WhatsApp?
Last Q is if you're without your phone you can either stream Spotify playlists to the watch via LTE/3G or can you at least download playlists to the watches internal memory and play tunes over Bluetooth headphones? gain aimed at being in the gym.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I bought from ebay!
It is possible to use the watch separately in some extent. As I understood, the watch can both connect to the phone by bluetooth or the cloud. It means that when I am outside without my phone, I can get notifications through the cloud (needs your phone and watch be connect to internet), but it takes a bit time to get the notifications. I put a data sim in, so I don't know about the call and sms transfering. I only test the phone call and sms sending with the watch independent of the phone. It can get the whatsapp notification, but not image posts.
For the spotify, from my experience, with the watch you can only control playing of the songs played with your phone. However, it is possible to pair your headset with the watch to use the music player of the watch. But, i couldn't make spotify play the songs from the watch to bluetooth headset connected to the watch.
But, I think all of these would be possible with android wear 2.0 which will be released very soon by Google.
vahid123456 said:
For the spotify, from my experience, with the watch you can only control playing of the songs played with your phone. However, it is possible to pair your headset with the watch to use the music player of the watch. But, i couldn't make spotify play the songs from the watch to bluetooth headset connected to the watch.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Few more Q's if you'd be good enough:
- Can you upload your own mp3's to the watches internal memory and play them independently (using a standalone watch app) from the watch to bluetooth headphones? I'm looking to not take my phone into the gym.
- if I don't have my phone in the gym will the watch still track my activity and then upload the data when it pairs again with the phone?
- which version of the watch did you get? W200A or W200E?
- is the strap uncomfortable? Have read a few bits saying it is.
GrandMasterPlank said:
Few more Q's if you'd be good enough:
- Can you upload your own mp3's to the watches internal memory and play them independently (using a standalone watch app) from the watch to bluetooth headphones? I'm looking to not take my phone into the gym.
- if I don't have my phone in the gym will the watch still track my activity and then upload the data when it pairs again with the phone?
- which version of the watch did you get? W200A or W200E?
- is the strap uncomfortable? Have read a few bits saying it is.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am in the US and have the W200A version. I was able to use my Truphone SIM in the watch successfully when I was visiting family in France on the Orange and SFR networks. I believe France and the UK have similar frequencies. You should be able to use HSPA+ on the 2100 band. Of course W200E will have additional bands, 900 and 1800 I believe. W200A does not have these. I use mine to track runs with GPS without my phone. I forward my calls to the watch's number during runs. I also use Google Play to transfer songs/playlists to my watch and listen through bluetooth headphones. I don't believe Spotify allows you to stream music yet but that might change with 2.0 later this year. I use the ghostracer app to track runs. Runs sync to the phone after saving them. Ghostracer will then sync directly to Strava, runkeeper and Smash Run. I use SyncMyTracks Android app to sync across to multiple platforms after that.
GrandMasterPlank said:
Few more Q's if you'd be good enough:
- Can you upload your own mp3's to the watches internal memory and play them independently (using a standalone watch app) from the watch to bluetooth headphones? I'm looking to not take my phone into the gym.
- if I don't have my phone in the gym will the watch still track my activity and then upload the data when it pairs again with the phone?
- which version of the watch did you get? W200A or W200E?
- is the strap uncomfortable? Have read a few bits saying it is.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
- You can sync your phone music with the watch, but with a clean memory, watch free space is 2.2GB. So there is no so much space for music. But, I think you can use Google music cloud, if you happy for paying that.
- I have not tracked any kind of activity, so can't answer this.
- I have W200A. I bought from ebay.com (US)
- The strap is like other rubber watches. The internal surface is rubber and for me, the outside is leather. I feel comfortable, personally.
Does anyone know what 3G and LTE bands the W200, W200E and W200A use? I could only find sketchy vague info on the net about it.
GrandMasterPlank said:
Does anyone know what 3G and LTE bands the W200, W200E and W200A use? I could only find sketchy vague info on the net about it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This might not be perfectly accurate, it doesn't mention 2100 band for W200A, but it's a start... http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=device&s=compare&ids=9236.9097.9306.9163.9073.9078.8814
mward1995 said:
This might not be perfectly accurate, it doesn't mention 2100 band for W200A, but it's a start... http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=device&s=compare&ids=9236.9097.9306.9163.9073.9078.8814
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the response, this place is pretty quiet Any chance I could DM you with a few Q's?
GrandMasterPlank said:
Thanks for the response, this place is pretty quiet Any chance I could DM you with a few Q's?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem. I'll answer whatever I can (FYI, I haven't tried the preview for 2.0 yet). Also, if you haven't already, you may want to checkout the Android Central forum. I've had my watch for over a year and that forum has been fairly active. https://forums.androidcentral.com/lg-watch-urbane-2nd-edition/
I bought a W200E here in France officially imported in an Orange store. The box states "2nd edition 3G", and supported bands : 2G 900/1800, 3G 900/2100.
No LTE on this version.
The W200A uses 850/1700, W200 uses 1800 and the W200E doesn't support LTE
i wonder why havent they created a new forum for the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE?
jinkerz9430 said:
i wonder why havent they created a new forum for the LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know, the UB2 LTE is so different from UB they should be separate. I think though the counter argument is this forum is pretty quite.
I did ask!
nigelhealy said:
I know, the UB2 LTE is so different from UB they should be separate. I think though the counter argument is this forum is pretty quite.
I did ask!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah i notice is very quite. But so are some of the other smart watches forums too. Like the gear s2 and gear s3. Yet they got their separated forums hmmm
Hi all,
Could someone please help me understand how the Galaxy Tab S2 is unable to conduct itself as a cell phone??
Please no comments about how the carrier doesnt "allow" it, or directions to VOIP solutions like Google Voice or Skype.
Why the fsck cant I EXCHANGE MONEY FOR A LARGE TABLET DEVICE THAT HAS A CELLULAR PHONE ON IT????
Why is this so hard??
In the past, similar issues were hacked by this community to allow unlocking from carriers...
I am just surprised that no answer exists and not even a cogent explanation of why it cannot be done.
I.E. I remember on some of my old phones the radio chip was frequency-locked in the cellular radio firmware. Then I remember people produced hacks to unlock/reflash the radio firmware... etc...
Can someone give me a good solid technical answer, please?
Thank-you, in advance!
Sitting on a $650 device that is half useless to me. I thought for SURE this was just a small-mod fix.
K9SPY
k9spy said:
Hi all,
Could someone please help me understand how the Galaxy Tab S2 is unable to conduct itself as a cell phone??
Please no comments about how the carrier doesnt "allow" it, or directions to VOIP solutions like Google Voice or Skype.
Why the fsck cant I EXCHANGE MONEY FOR A LARGE TABLET DEVICE THAT HAS A CELLULAR PHONE ON IT????
Why is this so hard??
In the past, similar issues were hacked by this community to allow unlocking from carriers...
I am just surprised that no answer exists and not even a cogent explanation of why it cannot be done.
I.E. I remember on some of my old phones the radio chip was frequency-locked in the cellular radio firmware. Then I remember people produced hacks to unlock/reflash the radio firmware... etc...
Can someone give me a good solid technical answer, please?
Thank-you, in advance!
Sitting on a $650 device that is half useless to me. I thought for SURE this was just a small-mod fix.
K9SPY
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Typically, tablets do not have cellular function in their radio, they typically only use WiFi and mobile data, not cellular signal. It's a hardware thing, not a software thing, it can't do something that it does not have the hardware for, whether you like it or not.
You can install apps that allow calling and texting over WiFi but that's it.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk