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Hello guys, I just bought a Fuze on ebay, locked to AT&T of course. But I have T-Mobile. I have already payed the person who will unlock it for me. But if I then install a new ROM will it still work with T-Mo? and what is a Radio? I saw it has been mentioned here quite often.
Sorry for being a noob
Ali_Shaikh said:
Hello guys, I just bought a Fuze on ebay, locked to AT&T of course. But I have T-Mobile. I have already payed the person who will unlock it for me. But if I then install a new ROM will it still work with T-Mo? and what is a Radio? I saw it has been mentioned here quite often.
Sorry for being a noob
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go there :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=448008
about Radio most roms comes with one installed already i suggest to get use to flashing new roms and from there you will understand more about Radio.Good luck.
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Yes U can I flash several times a week using a T-mobile USA phone plan and so far Radio wise I get the best performance from 1.12.25.19. The latest one isn't bad either it depends where you live and some other stuff I can't really explain. I stay in Houston area incase that helps. Radio as to do with how your phone handles signal like gps etc. I suggest you read allot of threads to understand more things, be confident with what your doing before you flash
Hi Ali
As suggested by gguy- the radio is the part of the phone that communicates with the mobile phone network (and gps satelites). It is not a direct reference to the FM radio function.
Try to find a new radio based upon recommendations from others on the same carrier as you.
The quality of signal strength varies from one radio to another, what suits me might not suit you. It is worth noting that the radio will also have an impact on battery life as a weak signal will drain the battery faster.
On a locked phone you will only be able to use rapheal radios, if you unlock your phone you will be free to use the radios from some other phones.
Updating the radio leaves the rom as is and thus will not delete your files.
Hey xda!
I'm getting a SGS3 soon, and I was wondering if getting the i9300T model (as i've only been able to find T models) is worth getting, especially if I'm considering installing a custom ROM (cyanogen) to then use it only for calling and texting via my OPTUS network (SIM), would I have to flash another modem on to it JUST to get the network to work (e.g. texts and calls), or would I only flash another modem on to improve the 3g internet speeds.
As i'm not looking to use 3g Internet on my i9300T with Optus SIM, would I be good to go without flashing any modem on?
I'm kinda new here, so please go easy on me if I've mistaken anything,
Any help or guidance would be appreciated
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Hello all,
As the title states, I'm taking a two week trip to Scotland in August. I require "local" voice/text and internet (unlimited?) would be a HUGE plus (especially for gps use).
T-mobile seems to have a $42-something plan which includes all the above, but I would be upset if my phone didn't work well with it for some reason when we landed. I'm currently on AT&T running Cyanogenmod 3.0.66? and Slimbean 4.2 and very willing to reflash to more appropriate roms.
My questions are:
1. Is it reasonable for me to bring my S2 and use a prepaid SIM, taking the risk something may not work? If so, what kernal/rom is best for Europe (say T-Mobile, etc) ?
2. Does anyone have a better option? This is my first time abroad and I'm open to advice.
I haven't been on xda for a while, so I apologize if this information is generally available. I did attempt to search but couldn't find what I was looking for.
Please help this old man!
Side question: Anyone have a good experience to report with an offline gps app?
Use a rom which supports GSM so go into settings mobile network and then network settings and see if you have WCDMA / GSM. That means it will work here. Also the best and cheapest sim card to get here is a Giffgaff one.
Also, regarding Gps, it's Scotland... You won't get lost.
Giffgaff give for £10 unlimited texts, 250 or 500min call and 1gb data... So just use data with Gps.
There is a cut down version of that for £5 but I'd rather have more Internet to use maps.
You can convert the £££ into $$$
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If T-Mobile in Scotland uses the same frequencies as here in the USA, it would be reasonable to use the stock tmobile UVMC6 plus skyrocket JB kernel plus either UCMC1 radio OR UVMB1(blaze 4G radio)
Here's the rom,I used it on my rocket for sometime
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344942
But you have to flash a skyrocket kernel to correct screen rotation..Mohan has one in the dev section
Search for UVMB1 radio for data on AWS at HSPA...I don't think the Scottish have LTE on T-Mobile yet or even UCMC1 would work on their data if the use 1700/2100 AWS on LTE...
Have a nice trip...Scotland is a beautiful country...
mahanddeem said:
If T-Mobile in Scotland uses the same frequencies as here in the USA, it would be reasonable to use the stock tmobile UVMC6 plus skyrocket JB kernel plus either UCMC1 radio OR UVMB1(blaze 4G radio)
Here's the rom,I used it on my rocket for sometime
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344942
But you have to flash a skyrocket kernel to correct screen rotation..Mohan has one in the dev section
Search for UVMB1 radio for data on AWS at HSPA.
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I agree, however will this work on my current AT&T provider until I land in Scotland? This is my primary cellphone.
The rom, yes...
The radio, if you use LTE here, it will not work on UVMB1, but HSPA is ok
My plan would be
1.Flash the T-Mobile rom now
2.Flash the skyrocket kernel now
3.Leave your radio alone..
4.Have few T-Mobile radios like UVMB1 on your sd, flash it on board at the airplane do it would be ready there...
Of course that's if you choose to go with tmobile path...
akaneo said:
I agree, however will this work on my current AT&T provider until I land in Scotland? This is my primary cellphone.
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Taylor_Swift said:
Use a rom which supports GSM so go into settings mobile network and then network settings and see if you have WCDMA / GSM. That means it will work here. Also the best and cheapest sim card to get here is a Giffgaff one.
Also, regarding Gps, it's Scotland... You won't get lost.
Giffgaff give for £10 unlimited texts, 250 or 500min call and 1gb data... So just use data with Gps.
There is a cut down version of that for £5 but I'd rather have more Internet to use maps.
You can convert the £££ into $$$
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Thank you for your quick reply. I briefly looked into Giffgaff, and it seems like they charge for anything not between other Giffgaff users. This would make calling hotels, etc still costly. Plus, it looks like I need a UK postcode to receive a SIM card.
Also, we plan on doing some driving all throughout Scotland and the GPS option would greatly decrease any stress related to traveling, but thank you for your reassurance! :fingers-crossed:
mahanddeem said:
The rom, yes...
The radio, if you use LTE here, it will not work on UVMB1, but HSPA is ok
My plan would be
1.Flash the T-Mobile rom now
2.Flash the skyrocket kernel now
3.Leave your radio alone..
4.Have few T-Mobile radios like UVMB1 on your sd, flash it on board at the airplane do it would be ready there...
Of course that's if you choose to go with tmobile path...
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I like the way you think, buddy. So far if I can find an appropriate SIM plan, that is what I'll be doing.
akaneo said:
Thank you for your quick reply. I briefly looked into Giffgaff, and it seems like they charge for anything not between other Giffgaff users. This would make calling hotels, etc still costly. Plus, it looks like I need a UK postcode to receive a SIM card.
Also, we plan on doing some driving all throughout Scotland and the GPS option would greatly decrease any stress related to traveling, but thank you for your reassurance! :fingers-crossed:
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Use the £5 or £10 goody bag. You can call anything in UK. Landlines, Mobiles and all. They don't care.
You can get the sims at shops too. Just the websites says post code.
250 or 500min is to landlines and whatever. The Giffgaff to Giffgaff ones are free.
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It is good to research on network options while you're here...But probably you'll find a cell phones shop in the airport and buy a SIM from there..
Go to Wikipedia and read about their network bands, if they are compatible with AT&T specifications, you might need nothing done and your phone would work right away as soon as you put the new SIM and setup the correct apn...Of course that's if your phone is already unlocked..
By the way sir, this is the general section, all questions should be in Q/A forum...
My OnePlus One is on latest cyanogen 12.1, completely stock and unrooted. I am noticing high battery drain on cell stand by (42%)
and of that 52% of the time there is no connection to carrier.
Is there a fix for this issue? My wife's Note Edge (SM-N915G on stock KitKat) has no signal issues with T-Mobile. but my OnePlus One show no connection most of the time. Is this a CM12.1 issue or is this a known issue with OPO and T-Mobile combination?
Appreciate the help.
Which baseband?
This could just be because of where you're located. The OPO only supports one of T-Mobile's LTE bands, band 4, while the Galaxy Note Edge supports all three, including band 12, which has much greater range and building penetration.
All of the recent T-Mobile commercials touting improved coverage area and better building penetration are based off of using band 12 on their newer devices which support VOLTE (voice over LTE). All of their new towers incorporate this band in areas that previously had little or no coverage (especially rural and suburban).
If you're in an outlying area with poor band 4 coverage your handset will be constantly trying to lock in on the weak signal and shifting from 3G, 4G, and LTE. Doing this also greatly reduces data transmission speed and reduces battery life.
If you're in an urban area with strong signal acquisition, then forget what I just said, you have another issue.
Hope this helps.
i used OPO on tmobile and it worked fine, depends on many factors including location, time of day and of course the bands used by the device.
karthics4 said:
i used OPO on tmobile and it worked fine, depends on many factors including location, time of day and of course the bands used by the device.
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I see from your profile that you reside in the UK. The OP doesn't list his, so I'm operating under the assumption that he's here in the states. My observations and comments in the post above yours, are strictly based on what I know about this device and with T-Mobile USA, as I'm unfamiliar with its operations in other countries.
Odysseus1962 said:
I see from your profile that you reside in the UK. The OP doesn't list his, so I'm operating under the assumption that he's here in the states. My observations and comments in the post above yours, are strictly based on what I know about this device and with T-Mobile USA, as I'm unfamiliar with its operations in other countries.
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Apologies, should have included location detail. This OPO is in Austin, tx so its metro area.
Baseband: DI.3.0c6-00241-m8974aaaaanazm-1
Cynogen version: 12.1.1-YOG7DAS2K1
Kernel version: 3.4.67-cyanogenmod-g9220ae3
Build: LMY48Y
Will I get better luck on AT&T with OPO?
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Apologies, should have included location detail. This OPO is in Austin, tx so its metro area.
Baseband: DI.3.0c6-00241-m8974aaaaanazm-1
Cynogen version: 12.1.1-YOG7DAS2K1
Kernel version: 3.4.67-cyanogenmod-g9220ae3
Build: LMY48Y
Will I get better luck on AT&T with OPO?
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You might, but I can't say for sure. The OPO supports 2 of the 3 bands AT&T utilizes, band 4 (like T-Mobile) and band 17. So you have more of a chance. Bear in mind, that AT&T is considerably more expensive than T-Mobile and that they have roaming agreements with each other, where if you can't get any signal for telephony you'll roam off the other's network.
Generally speaking AT&T has more coverage, because it's an older more mature company with a more established infrastructure. T-Mobile is more of an upstart, but is rapidly expanding with a newer technology. Like I said in the previous post, explaining why your wife's Note got so much better reception, newer T-Mobile devices which support all 3 LTE bands (2,4, & 12) get better reception and probably twice the coverage than what is possible with the OPO.
I hope this helps explains things.
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I see from your profile that you reside in the UK. The OP doesn't list his, so I'm operating under the assumption that he's here in the states. My observations and comments in the post above yours, are strictly based on what I know about this device and with T-Mobile USA, as I'm unfamiliar with its operations in other countries.
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yes i do reside in the UK but bought my OPO in the US when i lived there back in 2013 and used it on Tmob. according to the website it works in the UK on Three and EE(tmobile/ orange). i use it on three and get 4g and 3g with no probs. i do like the tmobile usa plan of $40 unlimited all
Since stock 12.1 update, I've noticed mobile network keeps dropping and in return draining the battery quickly.
Thinking it's the update, I've installed custom 12.1 ROM, but the problem persisted.
With further searching, I've found fix here.
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/cos-12-1-non-rooted-user-w-mobile-connectivity-issues.361244/
Goto APN settings, take note of current APN's.
Reset to defaults.
Copy previous APN values to currently selected APN.
Save then reboot phone.
If above doesn't work, try here.
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/update-17-09-15-cos-12-1-yog4pas1no-bugs-discussion-thread.349560/
Scroll down to LTE issues and try the method described. Just note that it suggest deleting other APN, but I recommend against it because it can interfere with roaming.
byoungc said:
Since stock 12.1 update, I've noticed mobile network keeps dropping and in return draining the battery quickly.
Thinking it's the update, I've installed custom 12.1 ROM, but the problem persisted.
With further searching, I've found fix here.
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/cos-12-1-non-rooted-user-w-mobile-connectivity-issues.361244/
Goto APN settings, take note of current APN's.
Reset to defaults.
Copy previous APN values to currently selected APN.
Save then reboot phone.
If above doesn't work, try here.
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...2-1-yog4pas1no-bugs-discussion-thread.349560/
Scroll down to LTE issues and try the method described. Just note that it suggest deleting other APN, but I recommend against it because it can interfere with roaming.
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Thanks, so I am not the only one experiencing network connectivity issues. I do suspect this software related to some extent. Will try the fix and report back.
Answer!
Agent5150 said:
My OnePlus One is on latest cyanogen 12.1, completely stock and unrooted. I am noticing high battery drain on cell stand by (42%)
and of that 52% of the time there is no connection to carrier.
Is there a fix for this issue? My wife's Note Edge (SM-N915G on stock KitKat) has no signal issues with T-Mobile. but my OnePlus One show no connection most of the time. Is this a CM12.1 issue or is this a known issue with OPO and T-Mobile combination?
Appreciate the help.
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All phones can now get WiFi calling. Just download digits and sync it. Download it on your main driver and sync it. You can use the DIGITS to call using WiFi from any device using your number.
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All phones can now get WiFi calling. Just download digits and sync it. Download it on your main driver and sync it. You can use the DIGITS to call using WiFi from any device using your number.
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Digits?
Hey guys,
I have been noticing, ever since the MM update came out earlier this year, development has slowed to a crawl for this phone. There are a few roms that look really nice, but are not really good as a daily driver, as some have missing functions such as Phone and Contacts, and other stuff is glitchy. But over on the international G900F forums they are overloaded with different great roms with tons of support and updates and all that good stuff. And looking at the difference between the Sprint G900P Galaxy S5 and the Unlocked variant (The G900F in particular) they have 95% of the same internal components, with the only difference being the Modem to communicate with the CDMA (Sprint) and GSM (every other carrier basically) Towers. This is the reason why the roms will boot, and everything will work perfectly hardware and driver wise other than picking up a signal for the Sprint Users.
So what I am asking is if there is a Developer out there who can compile a flash-able zip or something alike that includes the drivers for the Modem and sprint Libs. Or even if there is someone who has a background in this that could point me into a good place to start, I would be glad to do it. What does everyone think about this?
my question for you is why do you want this? I only ask because i was running MOAR 7.0 for my trip to Romania and Bulgaria this summer. I spent 2 weeks in a town 5 hours northwest of Bucharest and tons of town around Transylvania and a week down by the black sea in Bulgaria and my S5 was working perfectly on vodafone, never had an issue at all. Im domestically sim unlocked, but that shouldnt matter as the SSU apk should get you internationally unlocked and ready for use abroad. That being said, none of the international ROMs would give you an unlock for international or domestic use.
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my question for you is why do you want this? I only ask because i was running MOAR 7.0 for my trip to Romania and Bulgaria this summer. I spent 2 weeks in a town 5 hours northwest of Bucharest and tons of town around Transylvania and a week down by the black sea in Bulgaria and my S5 was working perfectly on vodafone, never had an issue at all. Im domestically sim unlocked, but that shouldnt matter as the SSU apk should get you internationally unlocked and ready for use abroad. That being said, none of the international ROMs would give you an unlock for international or domestic use.
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I think you read the question wrong (perfectly fine, i didnt really word it very well on my part). What i was asking is if there could be a universal patch to make the Sprint LTE and Messaging and all that good stuff work on an international rom. I think it is possible as there is currently something that is exactly that, except for Verizon (the G900V variant).
chippinganimal said:
I think you read the question wrong (perfectly fine, i didnt really word it very well on my part). What i was asking is if there could be a universal patch to make the Sprint LTE and Messaging and all that good stuff work on an international rom. I think it is possible as there is currently something that is exactly that, except for Verizon (the G900V variant).
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Oh, my bad. Well, sprint lte isn't going to work overseas. To get lte, you'll need to do quite a bit of finagling with an nv calculator, qpst and qxdm. You'll first need to fine out what bands the carrier you'll be using utilizes, get the nv figures that they run on and make some changes to the modem you have installed on your phone. That involves getting into the diagnostic port of the device and, well, there's a whole thread devoted to exactly that. Anyways, hspa+ will work without too much effort, and hspa+ is pretty dang snappy. Messaging will work right out of the box after registering on the GSM network(+1 to gsm ) MMS and data will work also once you've entered the correct APN settings. If you REALLY need lte, then you're relegated to some tweaking, but if you can live with 5 to 7 Mbps(which is all a phone really needs, unless you're tethering for a laptop or several tablets or something like that), then just do the hspa+ thing. I was happily able to tool along quite well on that streaming YouTube, Netflix, Google map navigating, etc etc without issue. The reason there isn't a universal fix is because it would take quite some doing to maintain an app to have all those apns and so forth, but that being said, the idoneapps apk does do that for the available gsm carriers in the states. I didn't use it abroad, but might be worthwhile to ask in their forums. The admin of that site "nodial" is an Android genius! Their app costs $35, and it won't add the lte bands, but if the lack of hassle is worth it to you, it couldn't hurt to ask him. He's on XDA also with the same nick. @Nodial, does your app do the APN fix abroad too?
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