[Q] Enabling Nexus 5 D820 LTE bands - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Well, let me start from the beginning.
Im from Israel, and I bought a used Nexus 5, I've been warned that the phone doesn't get any reception and thought I could fix it somehow.
So while checking up the phone, I noticed its a D820 model Nexus, so I checked it up online and read its a US model and works only with their LTE bands, while there's a D821 model which works on rest of the world's LTE bands.
So while searching up online how to fix my problem so I will get those LTE bands worked on my D820, I've came across guide to enable some LTE bands (3 and 7 to be specific), and still trying that up..
But a thought came up my mind and I would like to know your opinion about it:
while checking up the 2 model specs, I noticed that both of them share the same specs and the only difference between them is their transceiver using other LTE bands, so theoretically speaking, if I place a D821 model motherboard in my D820 phone, I will get the reception and "transform" it to a D821 model?
so perhaps I could buy a used D821 which his owner broke his LCD screen or something, buy it cheaply and replace the 2 motherboards and my nexus will work as a D821 and get that reception is so desperately need?
By the way, if someone has a better walkthrough of how to get those LTE bands on the D820 and save me some cash, I will be honored to get a helpful PM.
I will be glad if someone with experience\knowledge will inlight my eyes.
thanks in advance!

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Recently I bought a LG Nexus 5, I am so Happy to Hold it in my handsbut my happiness ends when I try to connect to LTE with a Globe Philippines LTE Sim Card but it didn't connect even if I am on a LTE Zone so i begun searching for any solution suddenly I saw numerous post indicating the LTE BAND Compatibility for my NEXUS 5, and i was shocked that my Nexus 5 D820 doesn't support LTE BAND 3 for GLOBE Philippines and now I am soooooo!!!!!!!!!!! sad :crying: and mad of buying this fast as i saw it, now I don't know what to do I spent my Money on a Nexus that doesn't support my Carrier, I am SO DEAD for this, how do i Fix this :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
decade673 said:
Recently I bought a LG Nexus 5, I am so Happy to Hold it in my handsbut my happiness ends when I try to connect to LTE with a Globe Philippines LTE Sim Card but it didn't connect even if I am on a LTE Zone so i begun searching for any solution suddenly I saw numerous post indicating the LTE BAND Compatibility for my NEXUS 5, and i was shocked that my Nexus 5 D820 doesn't support LTE BAND 3 for GLOBE Philippines and now I am soooooo!!!!!!!!!!! sad :crying: and mad of buying this fast as i saw it, now I don't know what to do I spent my Money on a Nexus that doesn't support my Carrier, I am SO DEAD for this, how do i Fix this :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
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Sell it and get a Nexus 5 D821 (D821 seems to be more expensive than the D820) :/
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Differences-between-the-two-Nexus-5-models-D820-and-D821_id48985
Do not get a Nexus 5 from America. I am from Singapore and got mine D821 from Japan.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
Philippines' Smart Communications seems to be using Band 1... If your friend is using that network, you can borrow it can test?
There is nothing we can do to make your phone support Band 3. You should have research a bit more before getting it. I know it sucks.... My country is using Band 3 and 7 but my Nexus 4 didn't support it as well at the time...
Bad for you man. But to be honest I'm not seeing the point for making a thread about this...
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North American Nexus 5 in Asia

Hi,
I have a north american version Nexus 5 bought in Canada. I will be travelling to Hong Kong and want to use the 4G network there
Am I able to do this or the north american verison cannot use the 4G LTE bands in Hong Kong
Is there any way to flash it or ROM it to change the bands if so?
Thanks
US version should NOT work in HK
If it is only for a short visit, you might have a look for pocket Wifi instead, Many shopping mall offer free Wifi there.
http://www.wifibb.com/en
4G of US version (D820) will not work, only 2G and 3G working.
p.s. my wife got the D820 which bought from google online when in canada, so I quite sure about that.
DummyPLUG said:
4G of US version (D820) will not work, only 2G and 3G working.
p.s. my wife got the D820 which bought from google online when in canada, so I quite sure about that.
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You are indeed correct. Everything but LTE will work just fine.
I have a similar question, but flipped a little for the D821. I want to buy my wife a Nexus 5 phone that will work in both China and Hong Kong -- preferably 4G.
What if I purchase the D821 for use in Asia that, from my research on the 4G LTE bands, will work on 4G in those two countries. Then I bring it back to the US for use. Can anyone confirm whether it will work on US GSM based networks' 4G? I'm almost positive it will not work on either T-Mobile or AT&T, but I can't find much info on any other GSM based network here in the US (which I think use AT&T or T-Mobile networks anyway).
I'd appreciate any help you can offer. I'm still doing research, but there's a good deal going on on ebay for brand new, unlocked D821s for about $375 USD -- reputable Top Seller too. So, I probably need to act fast. In the end, this will be my wife's first smartphone, and so 3G will be fast enough for her, and works perfectly fine in both US and Asia.
THANKS!
okayplay? said:
I have a similar question, but flipped a little for the D821. I want to buy my wife a Nexus 5 phone that will work in both China and Hong Kong -- preferably 4G.
What if I purchase the D821 for use in Asia that, from my research on the 4G LTE bands, will work on 4G in those two countries. Then I bring it back to the US for use. Can anyone confirm whether it will work on US GSM based networks' 4G? I'm almost positive it will not work on either T-Mobile or AT&T, but I can't find much info on any other GSM based network here in the US (which I think use AT&T or T-Mobile networks anyway).
I'd appreciate any help you can offer. I'm still doing research, but there's a good deal going on on ebay for brand new, unlocked D821s for about $375 USD -- reputable Top Seller too. So, I probably need to act fast. In the end, this will be my wife's first smartphone, and so 3G will be fast enough for her, and works perfectly fine in both US and Asia.
THANKS!
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Its the same answer, flipped.
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okayplay? said:
I have a similar question, but flipped a little for the D821. I want to buy my wife a Nexus 5 phone that will work in both China and Hong Kong -- preferably 4G.
What if I purchase the D821 for use in Asia that, from my research on the 4G LTE bands, will work on 4G in those two countries. Then I bring it back to the US for use. Can anyone confirm whether it will work on US GSM based networks' 4G? I'm almost positive it will not work on either T-Mobile or AT&T, but I can't find much info on any other GSM based network here in the US (which I think use AT&T or T-Mobile networks anyway).
I'd appreciate any help you can offer. I'm still doing research, but there's a good deal going on on ebay for brand new, unlocked D821s for about $375 USD -- reputable Top Seller too. So, I probably need to act fast. In the end, this will be my wife's first smartphone, and so 3G will be fast enough for her, and works perfectly fine in both US and Asia.
THANKS!
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3G will work, 4G will not work. Basically the N5 is a world phone except when it comes to LTE, then you need either the North American version or the rest of the world version.

[Q] LG D820 vs D821 Rom Development?

im about to purchase a nexus 5. D820 is a more affordable than the D821. im located in dubai. im not worried about 4g/3g as it will be connected to my iPhone LTE tether. i wanted to know if the rom development was the same for both phones. As in the ROMS that are released, can they be used on both models, or are there separate rom development like the Note 3 LTE and 3g versions.
Yes they can be. The models are interchangeable only by the network bands they support. 821 is international and 820 is USA. It should not matter if you're tethering only but I'd recommend getting an 821 since you live in Dubai.
If you get the D820 model, you can kiss 4g good bye. That's the only difference

What providers can be used with this phone

I'm thinking about buying the Nexus 5 D821 model, I am having some issue making sure this phone will work correctly (as in will LTE work) with AT&T. If someone can help me answer that question that would be great.
Regards.
It works perfectly with AT&T.
EDIT: NM, just realized you're asking about the D821. The D820 works perfectly with US GSM carriers but I'm not certain about the D821. HSPA+ should work fine but you might not get LTE.
No LTE in USA with D821

[Q] Nexus 5 D821 LTE in the United States

So in a rushed move, I bought three (3!) Nexus 5 D821s (32GB) as gifts only to realize that it's the D820 model that gets LTE on T-Mobile in the United States. I'm wondering, is there is any way to enable the radios in the D821 to get it to work in the US completely rather than being limited to H/H+ If not, I guess I'll either have to return them or sell them. I own a D820 personally and am no stranger to rooting, adb, flashing, etc.

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