I think we all know that the chipset is capable of running 4G speeds, as both the models (3G and 4G) have the same chipset. Now, the Nexus 4 had a 4G hack wherein the device was able to run on LTE! Now, my question is, cant we hack the Moto 3G to give us LTE speeds?
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I think we all know that the chipset is capable of running 4G speeds, as both the models (3G and 4G) have the same chipset. Now, the Nexus 4 had a 4G hack wherein the device was able to run on LTE! Now, my question is, cant we hack the Moto 3G to give us LTE speeds?
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Firstly this belongs in the Q/A section.
Now about your question, I don't it's possible since the two devices have a different chip set. The 4G variant must be having the 4G modem and the required files to make 4G connection possible. But, I can be wrong also.
mashaal95 said:
I think we all know that the chipset is capable of running 4G speeds, as both the models (3G and 4G) have the same chipset. Now, the Nexus 4 had a 4G hack wherein the device was able to run on LTE! Now, my question is, cant we hack the Moto 3G to give us LTE speeds?
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from my very basic understanding the normal moto g doesn't posses the modem or radios for it.. other wise someone would had flashed it by now, like the guy before me.. I can be very wrong.
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mashaal95 said:
I think we all know that the chipset is capable of running 4G speeds, as both the models (3G and 4G) have the same chipset. Now, the Nexus 4 had a 4G hack wherein the device was able to run on LTE! Now, my question is, cant we hack the Moto 3G to give us LTE speeds?
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learned this the hard way, but it seems that moto g LTE uses a higher version chipset than ours, even though both are snapdragon 400. We dont have the modem and also.. no gyro.
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I think we all know that the chipset is capable of running 4G speeds, as both the models (3G and 4G) have the same chipset.
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That's just wrong. The normal Moto G features a MSM 8226 processor whereas the Moto G LTE uses an MSM 8926. The 8226 doesn't have an LTE modem.
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Now, the Nexus 4 had a 4G hack wherein the device was able to run on LTE! Now, my question is, cant we hack the Moto 3G to give us LTE speeds?
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Simple answer is: no.
Just checked their chip sets, they are the same!http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_4g-6355.php Moto G 4g
http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g-5831.php Moto g 3g
mashaal95 said:
Just checked their chip sets, they are the same!http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_4g-6355.php Moto G 4g
http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g-5831.php Moto g 3g
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That is simply wrong. We know they aren't the same.
Simple Answer: NO
Normal MotoG uses MSM8626 which is similar to 4G enabled MSM8926, but the fuse is blown during manufacturing disables the 4G LTE and makes it 3G only.
There is no way you could enable the LTE with Qualcom blows the FUSE.
MSM8926 -> 4G fuse blown -> MSM8626
1 more. you need 4G antenna tranciever Chip to get proper signal for the Modem which is not present in Moto G
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Just checked their chip sets, they are the same!http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g_4g-6355.php Moto G 4g
http://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g-5831.php Moto g 3g
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http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snapdragon_(system_on_chip)
Moto g - 8226
Moto g 4g - 8926
Gsmarena is not a reliable source.
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I've read that XOOM use the Radio chip Qualcomm MDM6600 ( the same of Iphone 4 ) and that is compatible with CDMA and also GSM network.
If it's true there's a way to set the actual CDMA Xoom for using GSM net with a cooked firmware ?
Not possible. Verizon's Xoom does not have GSM, only CDMA and LTE down the road.
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Not possible. Verizon's Xoom does not have GSM, only CDMA and LTE down the road.
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I'm pretty sure the iFixit tear down indicated that the verizon xoom had gsm hardware inside that just wasnt activated.
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I'm pretty sure the iFixit tear down indicated that the verizon xoom had gsm hardware inside that just wasnt activated.
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But isn't the LTE simcard bigger than a normal phone SIM card?
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I've read that XOOM use the Radio chip Qualcomm MDM6600 ( the same of Iphone 4 ) and that is compatible with CDMA and also GSM network.
If it's true there's a way to set the actual CDMA Xoom for using GSM net with a cooked firmware ?
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The chip is a world capable but the radio with it is cdma so it can't work on GSM networks unlessbit has a GSM radio. The chip probably just makes it easier for moto to produce xooms without having buy separate parts when GSM version comes out.
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socomdark said:
The chip is a world capable but the radio with it is cdma so it can't work on GSM networks unlessbit has a GSM radio. The chip probably just makes it easier for moto to produce xooms without having buy separate parts when GSM version comes out.
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Hmmm. Pretty sure that's wrong. The chip is the actual modem - it is what *modulates*/*demodulates* digital signals to/from the radio. The "radio" is merely a power transmitter/receiver; the modem is what controls what the radio signals mean. As long as the radio is tuned for the right frequencies, it should work.
So, is it possible or not? Has anyone tried it?
I'd just buy a data dongle and have the best of both. CDMA -> GSM has brick written all over it.
I just looked in the Motorola website and it looks like the moto g 4g LTE is finally in stock and ready to ship out. With that being said I'm ready to purchase one but with one question comes to my mind.. Since both the moto g and moto g 4g LTE are identical besides the 4g LTE and sdcard support.. Does anybody know if the roms/rooting method will be the same? All the Roms out for the moto g will work on the moto g 4g LTE? Or is there a slight difference where that won't work?
I Donno about the rooting, but it's not really in Stock : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2772304&page=2
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I just looked in the Motorola website and it looks like the moto g 4g LTE is finally in stock and ready to ship out. With that being said I'm ready to purchase one but with one question comes to my mind.. Since both the moto g and moto g 4g LTE are identical besides the 4g LTE and sdcard support.. Does anybody know if the roms/rooting method will be the same? All the Roms out for the moto g will work on the moto g 4g LTE? Or is there a slight difference where that won't work?
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We don't know yet since no one has the hardware. But it is likely they will be separate ROMs as the radio will probably be different. And it is going to be using different drivers since the chipset for the radio is different.
I just bought an brand new unlocked GSM LTE Moto G (first gen) today. My thought at start was strictly for WiFi and FM Radio. But I stumbled on the Qualcomm SW mod using QPST and a few other apps for the regular Moto G HSPA+ version. So my question is does the LTE version have the CDMA radio present? I know the mod can't create a radio or connection to a network if the HW isn't there. I figure if it's based off the original Moto G (like the XT1028) it might have the hardware but be sw blocked. I checked the radio data and it's 2 different radios in both. But just wondering......If the Nexus 5 could do it with out "offical" CDMA bands maybe this Moto G LTE can too. I have Verizon Wireless and would like to use my Micro SIM card in this phone.
Ideas?
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I just bought an brand new unlocked GSM LTE Moto G (first gen) today. My thought at start was strictly for WiFi and FM Radio. But I stumbled on the Qualcomm SW mod using QPST and a few other apps for the regular Moto G HSPA+ version. So my question is does the LTE version have the CDMA radio present? I know the mod can't create a radio or connection to a network if the HW isn't there. I figure if it's based off the original Moto G (like the XT1028) it might have the hardware but be sw blocked. I checked the radio data and it's 2 different radios in both. But just wondering......If the Nexus 5 could do it with out "offical" CDMA bands maybe this Moto G LTE can too. I have Verizon Wireless and would like to use my Micro SIM card in this phone.
Ideas?
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I'm interested in a similar thing for a U.S. Cellular Moto G LTE XT-1042 to see if I can enable the GSM radio bands on it. I know the Sprint Moto X has GSM capability which is partially used for the LTE coverage along with their mini-sim and since the US Cellular Moto G LTE XT-1042 also uses a mini-sim for the LTE coverage it stands to reason that it could work too using the Qualcomm SW mod.
I actually bought one off of Ebay with a Bad ESN that can't be activated on the US Cellular wireless network just to tinker around with. If it works I'll try to do a forum post pulling together all of the forum posts with information that I used to get it to work. If it doesn't work I got it for $48 dollars and can use it as a mini wifi only tablet for streaming music, playing games,etc.
Did it work?
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Did it work?
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I have a mtk6735 device but it only connects to 3G and not HSPA+ or 4G. I have noticed that this processor supports 4G and HSPA+, at least in other devices. Is there a MOD or a tweak that can turn this device into at least a HSPA+ device?
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I have a mtk6735 device but it only connects to 3G and not HSPA+ or 4G. I have noticed that this processor supports 4G and HSPA+, at least in other devices. Is there a MOD or a tweak that can turn this device into at least a HSPA+ device?
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Hi and thank you for using XDA Assist
Well that depends also by your carrier and what plan you have made, so it may be right that the phone can support it but if the carrier not then you can't do much about it.
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Hey everyone, I just bought Moto G 2015 as a backup device, and it really is a nice little device. After setting up the phone I noticed that it always stays on 2G and never goes to 3G or 4G, despite having ample cellular network strength in my area. I searched internet a bit and found that my phone, XT1548 is CDMA variant and lacks the necessary bands for connectivity in Asian markets.
So, I wanted to inquire if this can be changed by flashing modem files of Asian variant of Moto G, as I once did with my Moto X 2014, or this phone lacks the necessary hardware to connect to Asian networks.
I'd really appreciate your help.
Regards.
hamzaalijoiyah said:
Hey everyone, I just bought Moto G 2015 as a backup device, and it really is a nice little device. After setting up the phone I noticed that it always stays on 2G and never goes to 3G or 4G, despite having ample cellular network strength in my area. I searched internet a bit and found that my phone, XT1548 is CDMA variant and lacks the necessary bands for connectivity in Asian markets.
So, I wanted to inquire if this can be changed by flashing modem files of Asian variant of Moto G, as I once did with my Moto X 2014, or this phone lacks the necessary hardware to connect to Asian networks.
I'd really appreciate your help.
Regards.
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Nope... The XT1548 CDMA model is will not work in Asian markets, or any GSM market except basic GSM connectivity because of a hardware difference in that particular model that is intended only for use on CDMA networks, unlike your Moto X which uses the same hardware but different radio firmware.
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Nope... The XT1548 CDMA model is will not work in Asian markets, or any GSM market except basic GSM connectivity because of a hardware difference in that particular model that is intended only for use on CDMA networks, unlike your Moto X which uses the same hardware but different radio firmware.
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yeah, thats what I thought. Thanks for your reply