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[GUIDE] Enable AWS on Samsung Galaxy IV AT&T i337 & Canadian i337M

This guide will help you enable AWS on AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 i337 or Canadian Samsung Galaxy S4 i337M
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All Files Have been Included In The Attachment ( See Below )
Instructions
1. Run & Install QPST Setup build 323 on your windows computer [File attached below]
2. [ With Latest Android Updates on S4, you don't need this step(2) which requires an application to be installed which is attached below named as phoneutil.apk, skip this step, How to know if you don't need, when Dial *#0808# on your dial pad if it shows a prompt poped up you don't need this step ]
Copy phoneutil.apk (attached to this post) to your phone & Install it on your phone -> go to myfiles (on your phone), browse and install it.
3. Disconnect your phone from computer & dial:
For stock android versions:
Dial *#7284# on your phone dialer and hit “Qualcomm USB settings” button
For Updated Android Versions
*#0808# for new updated android S4
4. Check “RNDIS + DM + MODEM” then connect to computer again. (Some people got it working with "DM + MODEM + ADB")
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5.Your windows will install driver ( Samsung Kies if is installed, it will install drivers for your device )
6. Next, open up Device Manager on your computer and find “Samsung Mobile USB Serial Port” under Ports.
Make a note of the COM number (usually the second one)
7. Start QPST Confirguration application
8. Press Add New port, Uncheck “Show Serial and USB/QC Diagnostic ports only”, choose the COM port with the number you noted earlier then hit “OK”.
10. Choose “Start Clients” and choose “SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD”.
11. Choose the “Backup” tab, hit “Browse” for Port and choose your COM number, hit “Browse” for QCN File and make a new file name for the QCN file you will be making a backup of. We will be backing up the NV Memory on your phone just in case you mess up something. Then hit Start.
12. Hit the “Restore” tab, set Port to your COM number. Next, choose the QCN File as “337_AWS.qcn”. (I have attached below)
Then hit “Start” button. If you get a warning just hit “OK”.
13. Once that’s done restoring, your phone will reboot. Just give it about a minute as it will reboot. Once rebooted, you can insert your T-Mobile/Wind/Mobilicity SIM card and start enjoying
Tested 100% Works with all AWS network flawlessly.
FAQ
Will this void my warranty?
No.
What to do if i get this error ? "The model number in the QCN file and the phone do not match. Do you still want to restore the phone with this file?"
It is safe to continue
Will it work with other networks Rogers, Bell, Fido ?
Yes.
Phone has to be sim unlocked for this patch to work?
Yes, phone must be sim unlocked
Will it work with Custom ROMs?
Many custom ROMs work, some ROMs don't work because USB Qualcomm Setting doesnt pop up.
Is it permanent?
When you hard reset your phone(Some custom roms require hard resetting), this needs to be patched again following this guide from beginning other than that, it stays patched even if you restart it.
You are responsible on following the instructions carefully, instructions are provided assuming user has adequate knowledge to carry out basic operations. For those who know, this is done exactly the same way the NOTE 2 was done.
Special Thanks: to FastGsm.com for the phoneutil.apk
I would also like to thank the XDA Team and all those members who'd come up with this idea on the note 2 & before, indeed it wouldn't have been possible without them, originally by sjravi and other respected members
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QPST Software: Download
All Other Files: Download
Temporary AWS Patch Guide for Samsung S3 i747 Coming Soon Using Smart Apps Makes It Convenient to patch again on ever restart
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Before and after...
Sent from my SGH-I337M

OP - Can you please add mention and thanks to the team here on XDA that originally discovered this workaround for prior Samsung models -- I believe they deserve the majority of thanks as it was their methods that make today's methods possible.

WorldIRC said:
OP - Can you please add mention and thanks to the team here on XDA that originally discovered this workaround for prior Samsung models -- I believe they deserve the majority of thanks as it was their methods that make today's methods possible.
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I was about to point that out. The methods of previous model that prior known to work is EXACT SAME, just the little app which allows us to access that menu for S4. I also would like to know about band 2600 and if it stays intact for Rogers/Bell.

sonny21 said:
I was about to point that out. I also would like to know about band 2600 and if it stays intact for Rogers/Bell.
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It does -- tested and verified B7 is still "enableable" in the Band Selection program *#2263# (shows a * once selected and I maintain SOS signal on Rogers 2600).

WorldIRC said:
It does -- tested and verified B7 is still "enableable" in the Band Selection program *#2263# (shows a * once selected and I maintain SOS signal on Rogers 2600).
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Perfect. If you have Rogers sim, you should be able to get 2600 if you force it since most places get it unless you're in a area which doesn't. Maybe do a speed test to make sure but yeah it makes sense that it stays intact.

Folks,
Would it be necessary to change it back to MTP or MTP+ADB mode when done?
Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 2

howipig said:
Folks,
Would it be necessary to change it back to MTP or MTP+ADB mode when done?
Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 2
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Yes, if you'd like to use the usb storage and ADB

howipig said:
Folks,
Would it be necessary to change it back to MTP or MTP+ADB mode when done?
Sent from my SGH-I337M using Tapatalk 2
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Only if you use USB storage.
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sonny21 said:
Perfect. If you have Rogers sim, you should be able to get 2600 if you force it since most places get it unless you're in a area which doesn't. Maybe do a speed test to make sure but yeah it makes sense that it stays intact.
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If you see my screenshot, the phone remained on B7 (2600) with 20MHZ (that is how we verify it is indeed LTE 2600). No need to worry about it "sticking". That being said, I won't be caught dead going out and getting a Rogers SIM card...ever

Would this re-lock the phone, if I unlocked it using the ServiceMenu method (i.e. not using a code)?
EDIT:
To answer my own question; patching the supplied .qcn *will not* re-lock the phone if it was unlocked using the ServiceMenu method.

hidea said:
Would this re-lock the phone, if I unlocked it using the ServiceMenu method (i.e. not using a code)?
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No, it will not re-lock your device.

Best news ever for all S4 users.

would this have to be redone if at&t or alike releases a firmware OTA that updates the phone modem?

I am in sensory overload with all the bootloader excitement today and am trying to get this AWS TMO thing straight in my head. I have been bouncing back and forth between the the TMO threads and the AT&T threads trying to stay up to date and now am just utterly confused.
If I do this mod to my rooted and sim unlocked AT&T i337 and then put a TMO sim card in it I should be able to get the faster 3G connection speeds instead of being stuck on Edge speeds? Depending on my area and service availability of course.
Is this what I am getting with the AWS enabling? Or do we still need to flash a different modem to enable fully the TMO frequencies on the AT&T phones?

FireRaider said:
I am in sensory overload with all the bootloader excitement today and am trying to get this AWS TMO thing straight in my head. I have been bouncing back and forth between the the TMO threads and the AT&T threads trying to stay up to date and now am just utterly confused.
If I do this mod to my rooted and sim unlocked AT&T i337 and then put a TMO sim card in it I should be able to get the faster 3G connection speeds instead of being stuck on Edge speeds? Depending on my area and service availability of course.
Is this what I am getting with the AWS enabling? Or do we still need to flash a different modem to enable fully the TMO frequencies on the AT&T phones?
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You don't need to flash any different modem, this will fully enable TMobile freq on your ATT S4
Yes you should be able to get faster 3G connection as well.

Will this enable t-mobile LTE on our phone or is that impossible?

How is this different from the service menu unlock posted last week?

ronj1986 said:
Will this enable t-mobile LTE on our phone or is that impossible?
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T-Mobile LTE is already enabled. This mod does not affect that.
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Relys said:
How is this different from the service menu unlock posted last week?
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SIM Unlock = Any SIM can be used
AWS Enable = T-Mobile 3G / 4G on 1700/2100 will work in addition to 1900 and LTE.

These are two different ideas.
The one you were asking is to unlock your phone which you already did, and the method listed here is to let you access AWS network.
Relys said:
How is this different from the service menu unlock posted last week?
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SGH-I337M: LTE B7 (2600) retained AFTER the WCDMA B4 (AWS) mod
WorldIRC said:
It does -- tested and verified B7 is still "enableable" in the Band Selection program *#2263# (shows a * once selected and I maintain SOS signal on Rogers 2600).
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WorldIRC,
I think people would be skeptical until they see an actual CONNECTION after the mod...
LTE Band 7 (2600) with 20MHz bandwidth...
UMTS Band IV (AWS)...

[PATCH] Patch CDMA to GSM for Android Global Phones

This is a patch to fully enable the GSM on CDMA Global phones.
The Global Phones are phones with CDMA and GSM modems but that are usually configured to primarly work on CDMA network and at least to be able to call on GSM network.
The patch is working on every Stock Rom, on every AOSP Rom and on every Android version.
If you are successfully using this patch please comment the thread with your phone model.
This patch will enable:
- GSM/UMTS -> [GSM auto (PRL)] in Testing menù
- SMS
- MMS
- 3G Data
- USSD Code
- Call Forwarding
- Testing menù to manage the baseband accessible dialing the code *#*#4636#*#* (locked on Verizon Phones)
How to install:
- Copy the .zip file to the external memory or memory card
- Reboot your phone and enter on your custom recovery
- From the Install menu select the .zip file and instal withotut signature verification on your Rom
Risk of briking:
- no one: during installation the installer checks everything is ok and stop installation in case of problem; in case of problems after installation the old settings can be restored by simply installing the patch a second time. In this way you can test the gsm settings without any risk.
Advice post-installation:
- If the patch has not been installed on a clean system then you have to do a factory reset
- On the AOSP Roms the Patch is persistent, when you will update your rom you do not have to reinstall the patch
- *#*#4636#*#* -> Phone info -> Set prefered network type -> GSM auto (PRL)
How to uninstall:
- To uninstall the patch you have to reinstall it a second time from the custom recovery
The patch should work on every CDMA Global Phone.
The patch should work on every Rom.
Download the patch here
If someone successfully use this patch on some other model please leave a comment in this page, so I will be able to update the above list.
If someone has edited this patch to support some other phone please inform me so as not to waste information and in this way I can update the patch.
Any help is precious.
HOW TO POST REQUEST FOR HELP:
You have to entirely read this thread, I do NOT answer redundant question.
If you want to know if the patch is compatible with a phone then you have to attach the /system/build.prop in your post in this thread because i don't know all phones. (You can also send me the build.prop as attachment via the contact section of my site.)
If you installed the patch and there are problems you have to attach (and do not post) your /system/build.prop and your /system/build.prop.bak.
I do not answer to requests for help in private, I have neither the time nor the interest in doing so.
Any doubts, questions or requests must be posted in this thread in order to answer a single time and help everyone.
XDA:DevDB Information
Patch CDMA to GSM for Android Global Phones, Tool/Utility for the Android General
Contributors
Mentor.37
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 4.2.7
Stable Release Date: 2016-04-25
Created 2014-12-04
Last Updated 2016-04-25

The patch has been updated.

The patch has been update.
Everyone can help me to extend support for more phones.
Thanks.

Patch updated for better GSM support.

works flawless on my Razr xt912 in Pakistan using Gsm network.
Thanks a lot man.:good:

Available a new update to solve problems with apns on 4.3.x roms.

It works on my Droid razr Maxx xt912 with CM10.2-20131020-NIGHTLY-spyder ROM, my phone is using GSM carrier

New version working well on Vodafone Ireland with cyanogenmod 10.1.3 on XT912.
This version also leaves the ROM version intact - older version for 10.1.2 seemed to update the string.

The version that changed the string was only for the xt894 with cm 10.1.2, that was the first version.

Works great on my XT912 with MIUI v5. Thanks.

Mentor.37 said:
This is a patch to fully enable GSM on every Stock Rom, on every AOSP Rom and on every Android version.
This in not for US users, in US the GSM is locked in RIL.
Release 1.6 - 20/10/2013
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I may have misinterpreted the topic I guess, but did install this while I was overseas with my Verizon phone, everything was fine but now it seems as I am unable to find 3G network back in the US. I have changed the specs from GMS/CDMA , etc on the settings but no signal of 3G/LTE.
Anyone has had this issue before? Any way to turn it back to normal so that I can get data here in the US?

blustosa said:
I may have misinterpreted the topic I guess, but did install this while I was overseas with my Verizon phone, everything was fine but now it seems as I am unable to find 3G network back in the US. I have changed the specs from GMS/CDMA , etc on the settings but no signal of 3G/LTE.
Anyone has had this issue before? Any way to turn it back to normal so that I can get data here in the US?
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In US you can not use the GSM on many Verizon phones, you have to use the CDMA and you have to restore build.props and apns list.

The patch has been successfully tested on droid bionic xt875 in and outside the US and on droid 3 xt862.

Mentor.37 said:
The patch has been successfully tested on droid bionic xt875 in and outside the US and on droid 3 xt862.
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Mentor.37 said:
I need your build.prop.
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Mentor I have a question.
I flashed on XT912-Spyder CM 10.1.3 but even before I did flash I would have no service at all , I have Euorpean sim card which has active roaming.
When I put it into iPhone 4S it shows T-Mobile USA but in settings T-Mobile.Poland settings so it roams, it gets signal,receivies texts.
IN XT912 it only shows phone number in settings that is all , i flashed your patch.. I will do it again maybe it will help I don't know.
Can you help me? if I get sim to work I will have my buddy replace screen,battery everything and put this phone into use for someone.

You could try installing the patch on clean system before first boot without restore any backup.
Let's me know.

Mentor.37 said:
You could try installing the patch on clean system before first boot without restore any backup.
Let's me know.
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EDIT:
Same thing I just did what you told me it instantly showed the European phone number Poland area code +48.
Signal Strength : 0 dBm 99asu
I can't understand how when I put it in Verizon 4S which was Unlocked by VZW it shows signal,receives texts etc.. the droid razr after JB update was suppsed to be unlocked for European use for example.
It even synced local time in Poland which is +6 hours! it seems to pull up number and time but no signal
Is there anything else I can try?

In your recovery: factory reset, wipes, install patch and then reboot phone.

Mentor.37 said:
In your recovery: factory reset, wipes, install patch and then reboot phone.
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Yep did that and still no ago same thing.
Before I got the phone (Got it for free)
when I first put AT&T simcard it showed me roaming triangle for few seconds ever since that time the signal just does not work.. at all.

The xt 912 is GSM locked in the US and could be locked for AT&T sim outside US too, you could try with another sim.

Mentor.37 said:
The xt 912 is GSM locked in the US and could be locked for AT&T sim outside US too, you could try with another sim.
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Well yes I know so why when I put in T-Mobile Poland sim card which roams on T-Mobile USA it shows nothing but only phone number? it's weird.
Works fine in 4S unlocked by Verizon.

Help needed for CDMA data service (downgrading from 4.4.2 to lower version)

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 CDMA Verizon & GSM phone. Originally it was on android 4.1.2 and working fine for both CDMA and GSM (one at a time). CDMA EVDO Rev A data service was working fine.
I am using this phone in Nepal (not in USA). It was carrier unlocked for both CDMA & GSM when I purchased from Amazon. (so, I guess, Originally it may had some customized firmware/ROM for International use, I don’t have much idea).
I was asked for firmware upgrade every time when I run Samsung Kies. One day I clicked to upgrade the firmware. The upgrade was over successfully. But the new android version I found on my phone was 4.4.2.
In this version /new upgrade, I was unable to use CDMA data (EVDO-rev A). So I wanted to reverse back to old version. I search the process in Google and tried to load firmware with the help of Odin3 using this file:- “I535VRBMF1_I535VZWBMF1_VZW.zip”, but it was not successful. Result: Fail(Auth)
Then I loaded firmware for 4.4.2 using Odin3.09 (AP: “I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_I535VRUDNE1_HOME.tar.md5”) and now the phone is working.
• If I use GSM SIM I can make call and use HSPA data service as well by adding new APN.
• If I use CDMA RUIM I can make call, BUT DATA SEVRICE using CDMA EVDO Rev A is NOT WORKING!! (I can not save APN in this case).
Now my issue is how to make CDMA EVDO data service working in my phone, because my basic requirement is to use this phone for CDMA service (voice + data).
I can edit the APN but when I click “Save”, nothing was saved. So I can not select APN for my carrier. I tried using APN Manager Pro too, here I can enter & enable the APN, but did not work. The phone is not able to dial the data access code #777 (verified from CDMA service provider side trace).
Can someone help me what I should do to make my phone working for CDMA data. My phone is rooted.
I guess it may work for CDMA data if I downgrade it to 4.3 or 4.1.2,
Can I do that. If so what are the procedures / steps. Any help in this regard would be highly appreciable.

My data worked this way
kkafle said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 CDMA Verizon & GSM phone. Originally it was on android 4.1.2 and working fine for both CDMA and GSM (one at a time). CDMA EVDO Rev A data service was working fine.
I am using this phone in Nepal (not in USA). It was carrier unlocked for both CDMA & GSM when I purchased from Amazon. (so, I guess, Originally it may had some customized firmware/ROM for International use, I don’t have much idea).
I was asked for firmware upgrade every time when I run Samsung Kies. One day I clicked to upgrade the firmware. The upgrade was over successfully. But the new android version I found on my phone was 4.4.2.
In this version /new upgrade, I was unable to use CDMA data (EVDO-rev A). So I wanted to reverse back to old version. I search the process in Google and tried to load firmware with the help of Odin3 using this file:- “I535VRBMF1_I535VZWBMF1_VZW.zip”, but it was not successful. Result: Fail(Auth)
Then I loaded firmware for 4.4.2 using Odin3.09 (AP: “I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_I535VRUDNE1_HOME.tar.md5”) and now the phone is working.
• If I use GSM SIM I can make call and use HSPA data service as well by adding new APN.
• If I use CDMA RUIM I can make call, BUT DATA SEVRICE using CDMA EVDO Rev A is NOT WORKING!! (I can not save APN in this case).
Now my issue is how to make CDMA EVDO data service working in my phone, because my basic requirement is to use this phone for CDMA service (voice + data).
I can edit the APN but when I click “Save”, nothing was saved. So I can not select APN for my carrier. I tried using APN Manager Pro too, here I can enter & enable the APN, but did not work. The phone is not able to dial the data access code #777 (verified from CDMA service provider side trace).
Can someone help me what I should do to make my phone working for CDMA data. My phone is rooted.
I guess it may work for CDMA data if I downgrade it to 4.3 or 4.1.2,
Can I do that. If so what are the procedures / steps. Any help in this regard would be highly appreciable.
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I think your problem is the region is not set Nepal...I installed dark jb rom in my phone and data was gone since then. Then I manually downloaded stock firmware and flashed through odin but still data wasnt working,nd while in recovery mode i saw region INS ie India. then something came in my mind and.. .I changed it to NPL and now i can use data in only sim 1 only not in both sims. So i also may need some help.
For you *#272*IMEI# . Use your phones IMEI number there (*#06#) . Select NPL region.
NOTE: It will hard format your phone installing required carrier apps, aps, bla bla and hope work on your phone

Pujan Shrestha said:
I think your problem is the region is not set Nepal...I installed dark jb rom in my phone and data was gone since then. Then I manually downloaded stock firmware and flashed through odin but still data wasnt working,nd while in recovery mode i saw region INS ie India. then something came in my mind and.. .I changed it to NPL and now i can use data in only sim 1 only not in both sims. So i also may need some help.
For you *#272*IMEI# . Use your phones IMEI number there (*#06#) . Select NPL region.
NOTE: It will hard format your phone installing required carrier apps, aps, bla bla and hope work on your phone
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I found that the hidden menu (& hence secret code dialing) was disabled in my phone. Following guides from Google search I enabled it. Now codes likes "*#06#",*#1111#", "*#0228#" etc are working, but "*#272*IMEI#" is not working. Any idea, why it is not working?

kkafle said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 CDMA Verizon & GSM phone. Originally it was on android 4.1.2 and working fine for both CDMA and GSM (one at a time). CDMA EVDO Rev A data service was working fine.
I am using this phone in Nepal (not in USA). It was carrier unlocked for both CDMA & GSM when I purchased from Amazon. (so, I guess, Originally it may had some customized firmware/ROM for International use, I don’t have much idea).
I was asked for firmware upgrade every time when I run Samsung Kies. One day I clicked to upgrade the firmware. The upgrade was over successfully. But the new android version I found on my phone was 4.4.2.
In this version /new upgrade, I was unable to use CDMA data (EVDO-rev A). So I wanted to reverse back to old version. I search the process in Google and tried to load firmware with the help of Odin3 using this file:- “I535VRBMF1_I535VZWBMF1_VZW.zip”, but it was not successful. Result: Fail(Auth)
Then I loaded firmware for 4.4.2 using Odin3.09 (AP: “I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_I535VRUDNE1_HOME.tar.md5”) and now the phone is working.
• If I use GSM SIM I can make call and use HSPA data service as well by adding new APN.
• If I use CDMA RUIM I can make call, BUT DATA SEVRICE using CDMA EVDO Rev A is NOT WORKING!! (I can not save APN in this case).
Now my issue is how to make CDMA EVDO data service working in my phone, because my basic requirement is to use this phone for CDMA service (voice + data).
I can edit the APN but when I click “Save”, nothing was saved. So I can not select APN for my carrier. I tried using APN Manager Pro too, here I can enter & enable the APN, but did not work. The phone is not able to dial the data access code #777 (verified from CDMA service provider side trace).
Can someone help me what I should do to make my phone working for CDMA data. My phone is rooted.
I guess it may work for CDMA data if I downgrade it to 4.3 or 4.1.2,
Can I do that. If so what are the procedures / steps. Any help in this regard would be highly appreciable.
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Well, it looks to me as though you've locked your bootloader and are now stuck on 4.4.2. For some reason, Verizon forces Samsung to lock their bootloaders, which means we (the consumers) cannot install "custom" firmware on our devices (or downgrade).

Once you're on 4.4.2 NE1 your stuck with it. No downgrade possible at least not without a Jtag service
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2

I have faced similar problem I can't create apn I am using it in India . So my data i not working on any sim card but i can make and receive calls . My android version is also 4.3 . So please help me i want to use both hspa and evdo .
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Tutorial] [How To] Enable True Spark LTE If Missing Spark Boot Animation

If you have a Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920P) 64gb and don't have the Sprint Spark LTE boot animation it is very possible that you may not be getting a true Spark LTE Signal. You may be connected to band 41 (Spark band) but could only be using 4g LTE instead of Spark LTE. This is a tutorial so you can rest assure you are getting the Spark connectivity you so well deserve as the majority 64gb models (and possibly some 32gb) don't seem to be updated with this right out of the box. So lets get started!
I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY OF ANYTHING YOU DO TO YOUR DEVICE TO RENDER IT USELESS
First thing you are going to want to do is download a program called ODIN 3.10.7, it can be found here: Odin 3.10.7
Next you need to download the stock TAR file to flash in ODIN which can be found here: N920PVPU1AOGD_N920PSPT1AOGD_SPR----STOCK TARBALL (Thanks rlmiller)
MAKE SURE YOUR VERIFY YOUR MD5sum!
Go into your Settings and if you don't have Developer Options enabled, enable it by going to your About Phone and tapping the Build Version a good 5 to 6 times until it says you are a Developer.
Go back into your Settings and you will see Developer Options. Under Developer Options, turn on OEM Unlock.
Boot into Download Mode after you have both of these files by holding Power+Volume Down+Home Button before the Samsung Logo appears.
Go past the warning screen by pressing Volume Up.
Connect your phone to your computer via USB cable and ODIN should recognize it is connected (if not you need to install Samsung Mobile Drivers).
Check AP and click AP
Select the Stock Tar file you downloaded. Under options, check the following: Auto Reboot, F. Reset Time, Nand Erase All, Phone EFS Clear, and RTN for Sprint.
Your phone will install the tar file after wiping everything and your progress bar will show.
Once you boot back up, some pop ups are going to occur for connecting your device to the carrier.
Allow these pop ups to proceed and reboot when requested.
Your PRL, Profile and RTN will be automatically updated and a reboot is necessary.
The final automatic reboot will give you a Sprint boot animation with the Sprint Spark LTE!
(There is no sun dial on the Galaxy Note 5 in the Status Bar nor is there on the Samsung Galaxy S6+Edge so don't be worried).

Can anyone confirm if this works?

KeboPR said:
Can anyone confirm if this works?
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I'm not sure if its working with Spark, but the Spark logo does show up now when booting the phone.
Also, I had an issue with my Note 5 where wifi calling would not show up and following the OP's method got wifi calling to show up.

DarkManX4lf said:
I'm not sure if its working with Spark, but the Spark logo does show up now when booting the phone.
Also, I had an issue with my Note 5 where wifi calling would not show up and following the OP's method got wifi calling to show up.
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I was missing wifi calling as well and this had fixed it for me. I forgot to mention that. I also forgot to mention out of the box there was no mobile hotspot feature and a factory reset fixed it.
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These are still spark capable, the icon is just leaving.

nooney299 said:
These are still spark capable, the icon is just leaving.
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Correct but without the boot animation you may not be receiving "true spark lte"
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I just want to throw this out there. The yellow Sprint spark boot animation has absolutely nothing to do with wether your phone is or isn't receiving and utilizing the Sprint spark services.
From hearing your reports of missing features such as wifi calling and mobile hotspot, it sounds as if a batch of Note 5's have a bad firmware flash out of the box. These features are controlled by: 1. having the correct software for your variant of Note 5. 2. Initial setup using the correct CSC features for your device variant ( carrier, country, device model#). 3. your bootloader will access and identify your device model and use the corresponding CSC accordingly. The new Lollipop and later bootloaders play a much bigger role than all previous software versions. It is the central "hub" so to say. So as long as you have the correct software flashed on you device variant (wether brand new out of the box or otherwise) then doing a factory restore/reset or flashing the latest device specific software using odin will give you all of the intended features including the ability to access the Sprint Spark services, wifi calling feature, hotspot, system, update for sprint, etc, etc. This is a known fact and I have personally verified this theory over and over again on my Note 4 running lollipop 5.0 and 5.1.1. The same principles will apply to the note 5 and other Samsung devices running Lollipop 5.0 and later software. I hope this helps some of you understand why and how some features on you phone could simply be "missing" and/or not working. The bottom line is if you suspect your phone is missing features that another identical not 5 has right out of the box, then you may need to make sure your phone has the correct software flashed onto it and/or do a factory restore/reset. During the first boot is the critical time when CSC features is setup correctly on your phone. If something happens during this initial setup process it is very possible that some features, services, etc will not properly setup and you will be scratching your head in confusion. This bit of info should help you decide how to proceed with your device if you have similar symptoms. Fix it yourself by doing a factory reset and if that doesn't do it then flash the latest official Samsung rom tar using odin on your pc. This will set you straight. Thanks for reading.

The phone is spark capable right out of the box. The only reason this instruction works for giving you missing features however, is only because it's doing RTN. If you do nothing else but an RTN reset (carrier reset) using your MSL (Some devices may call for MSL), you'll trigger a provision and carrier specific features such as wifi calling, Hotspot, and carrier bloat apps will install. The dial code is ##72786#
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Thank you guys for verifying the true source of what is happening here. I threw in wiping anything in case there were some type of stock issues we may need to get cleared before proceeding with a fresh new install.
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The phone is spark capable right out of the box. The only reason this instruction works for giving you missing features however, is only because it's doing RTN. If you do nothing else but an RTN reset (carrier reset) using your MSL (Some devices may call for MSL), you'll trigger a provision and carrier specific features such as wifi calling, Hotspot, and carrier bloat apps will install. The dial code is ##72786#
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Not necessarily true. I was missing wifi calling and doing a ##72786# didn't bring it back or install the feature. Using ##72786# doesn't require a msl and will only reset the phones provisioning and reprovision on boot up.
I also tried a ##786# or known as (##RTN#) and this reset the phone (factory reset) at as well as the provisioning. This didn't work either. Using ##786# requires the msl code.
Reflashing the stock rom via Odin, erasing the EFS and selecting the Sprint RTN option in Odin, made wifi calling come back.

DarkManX4lf said:
Not necessarily true. I was missing wifi calling and doing a ##72786# didn't bring it back or install the feature. Using ##72786# doesn't require a msl and will only reset the phones provisioning and reprovision on boot up.
I also tried a ##786# or known as (##RTN#) and this reset the phone (factory reset) at as well as the provisioning. This didn't work either.
Reflashing the stock rom via Odin, erasing the EFS and selecting the Sprint RTN option in Odin, made wifi calling come back.
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##786# worked for me with LG G3, it wasn't provisioned out of the box. Maybe some phones need more like in your case, and thanks for clarification on the code
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I had tried everything to this point after finding out wifi calling was not working but this seems to actually do the trick! Had a scare when the device would not activate but it turns out Sprint was doing maintenance at the time and so Hands-Free Activation wasn't working temporarily. Thanks a lot for the help!

Failed on me
I just tried it and it just sat they then failed... I checked all the boxes it said to but i did not see RTN for Sprint. can anyone help please
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[email protected] said:
I just tried it and it just sat they then failed... I checked all the boxes it said to but i did not see RTN for Sprint. can anyone help please
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ok I was useing the wrong odin but once i found it nothing happen for 1minute than it just failed. Anyone have help out there.

Here is what keep coming up well I can post a pic for some reason. I have been on here since my OG EVO days but my mom died and my login was something between me and here and I had to make a new one. Ill just wait for some help

ebs512 said:
If you have a Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920P) 64gb and don't have the Sprint Spark LTE boot animation it is very possible that you may not be getting a true Spark LTE Signal. You may be connected to band 41 (Spark band) but could only be using 4g LTE instead of Spark LTE. This is a tutorial so you can rest assure you are getting the Spark connectivity you so well deserve as the majority 64gb models (and possibly some 32gb) don't seem to be updated with this right out of the box. So lets get started!
I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY OF ANYTHING YOU DO TO YOUR DEVICE TO RENDER IT USELESS
First thing you are going to want to do is download a program called ODIN 3.10.7, it can be found here: Odin 3.10.7
Next you need to download the stock TAR file to flash in ODIN which can be found here: N920PVPU1AOGD_N920PSPT1AOGD_SPR----STOCK TARBALL (Thanks rlmiller)
MAKE SURE YOUR VERIFY YOUR MD5sum!
Go into your Settings and if you don't have Developer Options enabled, enable it by going to your About Phone and tapping the Build Version a good 5 to 6 times until it says you are a Developer.
Go back into your Settings and you will see Developer Options. Under Developer Options, turn on OEM Unlock.
Boot into Download Mode after you have both of these files by holding Power+Volume Down+Home Button before the Samsung Logo appears.
Go past the warning screen by pressing Volume Up.
Connect your phone to your computer via USB cable and ODIN should recognize it is connected (if not you need to install Samsung Mobile Drivers).
Check AP and click AP
Select the Stock Tar file you downloaded. Under options, check the following: Auto Reboot, F. Reset Time, Nand Erase All, Phone EFS Clear, and RTN for Sprint.
Your phone will install the tar file after wiping everything and your progress bar will show.
Once you boot back up, some pop ups are going to occur for connecting your device to the carrier.
Allow these pop ups to proceed and reboot when requested.
Your PRL, Profile and RTN will be automatically updated and a reboot is necessary.
The final automatic reboot will give you a Sprint boot animation with the Sprint Spark LTE!
(There is no sun dial on the Galaxy Note 5 in the Status Bar nor is there on the Samsung Galaxy S6+Edge so don't be worried).
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Quick question, is the spark animation something different than the yellow page with the Sprint logo... That's all that shows up when I restart my phone.. My LG G2 had another animation with the spinning sun logo after the yellow Sprint page... I have signal check on my phone and when I check it, it says the different bands I'm connected to like 25 or 26.. I've only seen 41 once in new Orleans.. What would be missing or the problem if I don't have the spinning sun logo animation if that is what you are referring to?
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What if your all ready on AOJ6?

As far as I understand you don't need the Spark logo at boot for the phone to be on Sprint Spark.

DarkManX4lf said:
As far as I understand you don't need the Spark logo at boot for the phone to be on Sprint Spark.
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Yeah, Sprint is removing the spark logo from the boot up and notification tray on all phones. Spark still active though.
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question ^_^
will this work on the sprint note 4? n910pvps4cok1
or is there a different one for this device? TIA

redninja007 said:
will this work on the sprint note 4? n910pvps4cok1
or is there a different one for this device? TIA
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The Note 4 is a spark device but it does not have carrier aggregation like the Note Edge and every other device after. Also you don't need this to get true LTE+ speeds on a CA enabled device. This was just a misconception by the op.
Spark is just the use of all three LTE bands wether they have CA or not. Unfortunately your Note 4 isn't capable. This is what LTE+/CA looks like and as you can see no spark symbol on my tray. On a positive side, you're probably up for an upgrade by now if LTE+ is really a big deal for you.
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Note 5 SM-920P bought in China

I bought a Note 5 which worked fine with China Unicom, the phone was 5.1.1 so I decided to manually update the phone to mm. After the update the phone can make calls, but it can't pick up data signal. I've tried everything from flashing the modem back to 5.1.1 (which was the one that worked, originally) but no dice. I was wondering if anyone had a solution to this. The phone isn't rooted and its constantly trying to activate its voice and data, even though the voice all ready works.

Enter the APN settings manually for your network. The same happened to me on my Unlocked N920P. I entered the APN (Airtel India) and deleted all the others. On upgrading, it will automatically pick up the Sprint APNs. So add a new APN and enter your setting for your network manually.

shantanil said:
Enter the APN settings manually for your network. The same happened to me on my Unlocked N920P. I entered the APN (Airtel India) and deleted all the others. On upgrading, it will automatically pick up the Sprint APNs. So add a new APN and enter your setting for your network manually.
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Thanks so much for your response. I've tried this method, but still no dice :/

hi
NavaKing0208 said:
Thanks so much for your response. I've tried this method, but still no dice :/
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Hello
I bought Note 5 920P from china I use this mobile in Turkey bu we have some problem with this phone
for exampe there is no data over notification panel. Now phnoe android 5.1 I send picture about version.
Now I want to update Android 6,1 Usa Sprint.
Please tell me Is it any problems?

NavaKing0208 said:
Thanks so much for your response. I've tried this method, but still no dice :/
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It happened to me too. The first step was the APN. changed the APN manually on mine but still it seemed no data connection was active. On step two I discovered that even the data seems not active, in reality there was a data connection and everything was working, but the icon was not showing due to something missing in the Sprint's SystemUI data connection icons.
So, try to put your apn manually and try and check if there is a data connection, i.e. using the browser to navigate.
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aksa63 said:
Hello
I bought Note 5 920P from china I use this mobile in Turkey bu we have some problem with this phone
for exampe there is no data over notification panel. Now phnoe android 5.1 I send picture about version.
Now I want to update Android 6,1 Usa Sprint.
Please tell me Is it any problems?
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Open the notification panel - touch the "down arrow" symbol on the upper right corner to show all the icons and look there must be the data connection icon you're looking for.
As for the update: Updated myself to MM and everything works fine with the exception of 4G. This is not something caused by the update but because the LTE-4G bands the phone works are not compatible. Check yourself @ willmyphonework.net

Flash pure GSM kind of roms.
First go to official MM by ODIN, root it,
Via TWRP, flash Lamlazy ROM or aurora rom which is compatible rom without sprint stuff.
Try this rom http://bbs.gfan.com/android-8394771-1-1.html
Download link pan.baidu.com/s/1c2JZgje PW kr10
I didn't try yet. but it says N920p supported. If u are on sprint, am not sure how it works.. but GSM should work well.
That V7 of Lamlazy can be found here -- thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=153