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Note 3 N9005, keep or not?!

Made a boo boo and purchased the N9005 variant and I'm a straight talk user. I'm sure you can put two and two together and realize I'm only getting 3G service. Now I'm debating to keep the phone or purchase the N900A variant? Either be patient and wait for a tutorial release where At&t's LTE bands are readable or go purchase the N900A?!

PatienceWithin said:
Made a boo boo and purchased the N9005 variant and I'm a straight talk user. I'm sure you can put two and two together and realize I'm only getting 3G service. Now I'm debating to keep the phone or purchase the N900A variant? Either be patient and wait for a tutorial release where At&t's LTE bands are readable or go purchase the N900A?!
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Can't remember whether I said in your last thread or not about it, but I'll post again lol. Do you need/want 4G/LTE? - if you can live with 3G then keep it, Plus a few people testify that the Snapdragon model is the better one AND there's more in terms of development and ROMs.

radicalisto said:
Can't remember whether I said in your last thread or not about it, but I'll post again lol. Do you need/want 4G/LTE? - if you can live with 3G then keep it, Plus a few people testify that the Snapdragon model is the better one AND there's more in terms of development and ROMs.
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Yes actually I do need the 4G for the use I put into the N9005. Where I'm located. There is no data sent over 3G network. I went to send a text yesterday and I had to downsize it because of no data.

PatienceWithin said:
Yes actually I do need the 4G for the use I put into the N9005. Where I'm located. There is no data sent over 3G network. I went to send a text yesterday and I had to downsize it because of no data.
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In that case, you kinda answered your own question. Probably better to sell up and get that old N900(A) badboy :good:
You may get lucky and find someone who wants an N9005 and has an N900A, nothing is impossible these days.

radicalisto said:
In that case, you kinda answered your own question. Probably better to sell up and get that old N900(A) badboy :good:
You may get lucky and find someone who wants an N9005 and has an N900A, nothing is impossible these days.
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Selling it wouldn't be an issue. I'm just looking for an answer "If anyone is actually looking into tweeking the N9005 to read At&t's bands or not." Why I kind of posted this question if I should keep the phone or not. Hate to sell it, two weeks later. Someone found out how to add the two bands.

The bounty for changing the bands has been up a while, now the HW does support it, but there is a reason someone/people haven't changed them (yet) - plus there is a legal side to changing frequencies in countries etc

radicalisto said:
The bounty for changing the bands has been up a while, now the HW does support it, but there is a reason someone/people haven't changed them (yet) - plus there is a legal side to changing frequencies in countries etc
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Which is why I'm thinking with the whole legal spectrum of it. The tweek hasn't been released. :crying:
Could possibly just keep it for a rainy day and have both variants.

PatienceWithin said:
Which is why I'm thinking with the whole legal spectrum of it. The tweek hasn't been released. :crying:
Could possibly just keep it for a rainy day and have both variants.
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Indeed you could, if you can afford to have both then do so, you can play around on the 9005 variant with ROMs etc or use as a media player or a backup phone.

radicalisto said:
Indeed you could, if you can afford to have both then do so, you can play around on the 9005 variant with ROMs etc or use as a media player or a backup phone.
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Still have yet to break her in but noticed the N900 variant. Would that be classified as the unbranded version of the variants At&t and T-Mobile are running or?

PatienceWithin said:
Still have yet to break her in but noticed the N900 variant. Would that be classified as the unbranded version of the variants At&t and T-Mobile are running or?
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Yes would be similar/same as unbranded
The difference is the A and V variants have a locked bootloader - whereas the 900/9005 don't iirc

radicalisto said:
Yes would be similar/same as unbranded
The difference is the A and V variants have a locked bootloader - whereas the 900/9005 don't iirc
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Not to sound "stupid" but I am sounding stupid. Therefore that variant would read At&t 4G/LTE? Google isn't very friendly when trying to search this.

PatienceWithin said:
Not to sound "stupid" but I am sounding stupid. Therefore that variant would read At&t 4G/LTE? Google isn't very friendly when trying to search this.
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It should do yes, unless ATT have some stupid agreement with Samsung which I doubt.
Give ATT a ring, ask them if they support the N900 to be 100%

radicalisto said:
It should do yes, unless ATT have some stupid agreement with Samsung which I doubt.
Give ATT a ring, ask them if they support the N900 to be 100%
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To kill anyone's doubts. For future readers, it does support At&t 4G/LTE.
Thanks Rad for the help!

No problem

Exynos Note8 on AT&T?

Has anyone considered using the Global or the Korean version of this phone on ATT network? I don't buy a phone if I can't have bootloader unlock and root access. Right now it looks like only Exynos versions of this phone will have this. Just wanted to know if anyone is using one on ATT and what their experience has been.

Kul_dood said:
Has anyone considered using the Global or the Korean version of this phone on ATT network? I don't buy a phone if I can't have bootloader unlock and root access. Right now it looks like only Exynos versions of this phone will have this. Just wanted to know if anyone is using one on ATT and what their experience has been.
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There is a big discussion about this over on the S8+ forum. There are trade offs, but I think they have ironed out most of the big set backs.

ShrekOpher said:
There is a big discussion about this over on the S8+ forum. There are trade offs, but I think they have ironed out most of the big set backs.
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Would you mind linking to that thread please?
I did a comparison of the bands and it seems the Korean version (SM-N950N) has all the same bands as the ATT version. I figure I just pop in my SIM card and go. Am I misssing anything?

Kul_dood said:
Would you mind linking to that thread please?
I did a comparison of the bands and it seems the Korean version (SM-N950N) has all the same bands as the ATT version. I figure I just pop in my SIM card and go. Am I misssing anything?
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Some of AT&T's network features will not work.
WiFi calling, VoLTE, etc.
There are some workarounds out there, but the results vary.

Kul_dood said:
Would you mind linking to that thread please?
I did a comparison of the bands and it seems the Korean version (SM-N950N) has all the same bands as the ATT version. I figure I just pop in my SIM card and go. Am I misssing anything?
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I think Band like 28 or 29 is missing. It's the carrier aggregation band. So you won't miss it unless you live in a big city.
I know there were other issues as well, I ended up getting the AT&T S8+ and now the AT&T Note 8. Too many weird things to deal with on the international versions.
I think it's missing G things like Samsung pay as well.
Also root is a bit tricky now too. You can use magisk to hide your root from "Safety Net" checking apps (Netflix, Samsung pay, Android pay, Pokémon Go etc.) but every time Google updates Safety Net or any of those apps update your access to them will be broken until magisk gets updated. Can take weeks sometimes.

Kul_dood said:
Would you mind linking to that thread please?
I did a comparison of the bands and it seems the Korean version (SM-N950N) has all the same bands as the ATT version. I figure I just pop in my SIM card and go. Am I misssing anything?
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Here is a thread that is the Exynos on Tmobile related to the Note 8
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/help/slow-lte-n950f-uk-clove-t-mobile-usa-t3688437

VERIZON Compatible

I'm sure the question will get brought up......
The answer is yes! This phone works perfect on Verizon. Lte , calls, mms all work flawlessly. You must already have a active micro SIM and just swap it from previous phone to the NEX
This is only for the s (sd845 processor) variant that supports the bands of cdma and lte.

justinswidebody said:
I'm sure the question will get brought up......
The answer is yes! This phone works perfect on Verizon. Lte , calls, mms all work flawlessly. You must already have a active micro SIM and just swap it from previous phone to the NEX
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This is news! The Vivo NEX phone is yours?

Saloei said:
This is news! The Vivo NEX phone is yours?
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Yes I have a vivo nex and a oppo find x. I'm using the nex as my work phone which is on Verizon. The find x is my personal line which is TMobile

justinswidebody said:
Yes I have a vivo nex and a oppo find x. I'm using the nex as my work phone which is on Verizon. The find x is my personal line which is TMobile
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Are you in the United States?

Saloei said:
Are you in the United States?
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Yes in Florida

justinswidebody said:
Yes in Florida
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Nice! The vendor from where I got the phone made it clear the phone won't work with Verizon. You're proof the phone will work.

Saloei said:
Nice! The vendor from where I got the phone made it clear the phone won't work with Verizon. You're proof the phone will work.
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I can send pics if real proof is needed

I can't get volte to work is the only thing I can't get to work

justinswidebody said:
I can't get volte to work is the only thing I can't get to work
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I think VOLTE is like T-Mobile's band 12, 700Mhz concrete break through band. The phone has to be authorized by the provider for the service to work.
I believe you. No need to lie about something like this. No need for pic, but you can post it for those with doubt.

Here's a pic

This is awesome.. Thanks a lot!
justinswidebody said:
Here's a pic
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justinswidebody said:
I can't get volte to work is the only thing I can't get to work
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I can't remember if the Service Dialer code *#*#4636#*#* works on the NEX.
If it's capable,you should be able to see if the toggles for VoLTE & Vo WI-FI are accessible (not greyed-out).
Just curious,as neither are available on the NEXs' cousin,the Find X.

KOLIOSIS said:
I can't remember if the Service Dialer code *#*#4636#*#* works on the NEX.
If it's capable,you should be able to see if the toggles for VoLTE & Vo WI-FI are accessible (not greyed-out).
Just curious,as neither are available on the NEXs' cousin,the Find X.
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Already tried that. It is available on the nex but is grayed out. You're right about the ofx all it has is a engineer menu

justinswidebody said:
Already tried that. It is available on the nex but is grayed out. You're right about the ofx all it has is a engineer menu
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3 questions
1. Is your Vivo Nex the 8gb ram version or the 6gb ram version? I heard that one of the two models do not work well with Verizon, so i want to know the model you use on Verizon if what i heard is true.
2. Did you buy the Chinese version or the India version of the Vivo Nex?
3. Where is a good place to buy a Vivo Nex? Is it possible to have the website where you got your Vivo Nex if you got yours online?

Ran into this info unrelated to your VOLTE problem but it deserves a read. Looks like IMS, which can be added in the APN settings, has to do with VOIP.
The settings location is APN TYPE located in your APN file @settings\Mobile Network\Access Point Name.
Here's the link>>https://www.phonescoop.com/glossary/term.php?gid=223

robertk124 said:
3 questions
1. Is your Vivo Nex the 8gb ram version or the 6gb ram version? I heard that one of the two models do not work well with Verizon, so i want to know the model you use on Verizon if what i heard is true.
2. Did you buy the Chinese version or the India version of the Vivo Nex?
3. Where is a good place to buy a Vivo Nex? Is it possible to have the website where you got your Vivo Nex if you got yours online?
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8gb Chinese version. I bought mine from liaow.com You have to get one with the SD845 it supports all the correct radio bands.

justinswidebody said:
8gb Chinese version. I bought mine from liaow.com You have to get one with the SD845 it supports all the correct radio bands.
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Thanks a lot for the help.
I'm definitely picking up this beast of a machine someday.

justinswidebody said:
I'm sure the question will get brought up......
The answer is yes! This phone works perfect on Verizon. Lte , calls, mms all work flawlessly. You must already have a active micro SIM and just swap it from previous phone to the NEX
This is only for the s (sd845 processor) variant that supports the bands of cdma and lte.
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Can it work with xfinity mobile? I assume it should as it's a Verizon mnvo. But can someone confirm?
Thanks.

justinswidebody said:
I'm sure the question will get brought up......
The answer is yes! This phone works perfect on Verizon. Lte , calls, mms all work flawlessly. You must already have a active micro SIM and just swap it from previous phone to the NEX
This is only for the s (sd845 processor) variant that supports the bands of cdma and lte.
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Are you able to get LTE Band 13? I see its missing from the specs.

Have you put the nex on T-Mobile? How did that work out?

Phones for Canada vs US

Quick question.
Is there a difference between the pixel phones that are shipped to Canada and to US?
I live in Canada but use Tmobile. Id prefer to buy a US phone.

No they are exactly the same variants. Even the Verizon one.

milan187 said:
No they are exactly the same variants. Even the Verizon one.
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copy , then its safe for me to order
thx!

Can you use S10E G970F/DS (international Exynos) on Verizon?

Can you use S10E G970F/DS (international Exynos) on Verizon?

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zxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzx said:
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Unfortunately, no, it will not work.

cpufrost said:
Unfortunately, no, it will not work.
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Do you have evidence or are you just saying that

zxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzx said:
Do you have evidence or are you just saying that
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Read the specs. Exynos models don't have CDMA capabilities. They will NOT work with Verizon or Sprint.

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zxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzx said:
Ok so you have no evidence except looking up on a website, which by the way the websites say the same about N9600 but yet I have it working on Verizon.
So, it's clear you know nothing.
Waiting for another answer.
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Your N9600 works because it has a Snapdragon 845.
The Exynos versions will absolutely NOT get service with Verizon.
My "evidence" is owning numerous Exynos devices which all work fine on TMO but will not get service on Verizon. No firmware, rom, etc. will make it magically work. It's not compatible with their network.

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cpufrost said:
Your N9600 works because it has a Snapdragon 845.
The Exynos versions will absolutely NOT get service with Verizon.
My "evidence" is owning numerous Exynos devices which all work fine on TMO but will not get service on Verizon. No firmware, rom, etc. will make it magically work. It's not compatible with their network.
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It seems that the solution for Exynos phones and thereby easier rooted phones, would to be to switch to T-Mobile to avoid the hassle. Did you have any trouble getting it to work on T-Mobile, and any bugs?

zxzxzxzxzxzxzxzxzx said:
It seems that the solution for Exynos phones and thereby easier rooted phones, would to be to switch to T-Mobile to avoid the hassle. Did you have any trouble getting it to work on T-Mobile, and any bugs?
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Yes no problems with TMO on any Exynos. LTE band 71 is absent but TBH I haven't noticed any issues.