LG G3 D850 keeps losing 4G LTE on Cricket - General Questions and Answers

Hello, I have purchased an Unlocked LG G3 D850 AT&T variant from Ebay. I have cricket wireless as my service provider and thought for sure there would not be an issue as the phone seems to have the appropriate bands. However the keeps losing the 4G LTE signal and goes to E ( I think that's 2G ) and doesn't refresh to the faster network. I checked the APN. I did not create a new one but there was one titled NDO and it had the proper cricket apn settings. When I turn airplane mode on, then switch in of. The 4G LTE signal comes back again for sometime and then is gone again.
Should I return the phone?
I was thinking to have it flashed to another ROM ( Would be a 2nd time for me ) because I really like this phone despite this one issue.
Also cricket doesn't seem to be sending that message which pushes some kind of setting onto the phone ( the moto x did that )
What are your recommendations?
Thank you for your time.

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Hi Everyone,
I picked up the phone during the EBAY $249.00 sale and really like the phone, however I hated the ATT Bloatware.. I flashed the PR 5.1.1 firmware and really like how clean it is, however I am not getting good speeds on Tmobile. In the mobile network settings there is no option for LTE. I have gone into the service menu and changed the band to 4 and can get LTE, however it is really slow, I have also chosen band 17 and getting OK speeds using HSPA+, however no LTE and when I reboot the phone it resets the bands to the default settings...
Any one have any ideas or suggestions?
Thanks,
Chris
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AT&T LG G3 850 Unlocked - Won't give 4G speed

Hello guys
I tried searching for this problem but got nothing that would help, so am posting here.
Issue:
I recently bought LG G3 from someone. The phone is unlocked to work on all networks (AT&T branding on the rom exists though). I am using it outside of USA and it works fine. However I am unable to get 4G speed on my 4G enabled sim. I tried this sim on other phones, and other sims on mine. It is evident that it's my phone that is not supporting the 4G speed, despite showing the 4G logo up top, when data is enabled.
Things I've checked:
I have checked the bands (1800) that my model support and verified it with my network to confirm that it should run their 4G service.
The phone is not rooted.
The sim is functional and has no lock on it.
Checked with hardware checker apps to confirm that my phones supports these bands.
I am not sure if it should root it, or what. I would really appreciate your guidance on the matter.
you need u-sim and 4g data plan for make 4g work, check if u have all of this.
Hello
Yup, as mentioned in the details, I all of that.
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No ETIC
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Just bought a Moto E6 from Visible. Pop in a 516TQ SIM and I got service. I didn't test the speed but it seems fine with LTE logo.
If I put in the Visible SIM (uses Verizon) or T-Mobile SIM, I can see and change VPN. But with the Tello SIM, the APN cannot be changed. There is simply no manual for APN. However, data is still programmed properly and I can make phone calls and use data. I guess this is fixed from the network side. Now I am wondering if this is also fixed on Moto E4 from Boost.
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I also have E6 and also was wondering if its compatible with Tello.... How are you using it on Tello if only Verizon CDMA frequencies are supported? Also, are you using Tello SIM or Sprint SIM?
I am currently using Samsung S4-L720 with Sprint SIM on Tello. It activated and works without a glitch. I wanted to switch to Motorola e6 but tello website says E6 is not compatible with Sprint Sim (which is what currently use on tello) . Do I need to buy some dedicated Tello Sim then?
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I also have E6 and also was wondering if its compatible with Tello.... How are you using it on Tello if only Verizon CDMA frequencies are supported? Also, are you using Tello SIM or Sprint SIM?
I am currently using Samsung S4-L720 with Sprint SIM on Tello. It activated and works without a glitch. I wanted to switch to Motorola e6 but tello website says E6 is not compatible with Sprint Sim (which is what currently use on tello) . Do I need to buy some dedicated Tello Sim then?
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While Visible uses Verizon network, the E6 sold by Visible is a factory unlocked phone that works with all 4 major providers.
I used a Sprint SIM SIMOLW516TQ ("D" SIM). I got it some time back for $1 (4 SIMs pack) from Amazon.

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