I bought a galaxy s5 sprint and i know its us model so what i want to do is i would like to install uk official rom or CyanogenMod rom which is made for uk not the sprint version.
I just want to know can i do that i dont want the sprint version as i am living in the uk and i didnt know the phone is us model so now i am stuck with it. Would appreciate your help
if its a G900P, then youre going to be best served going with the KLTESPR version of cyanogenmod. Technically, you can flash any ROM on it as long as you use the kltespr baseband, kernel and radio on it, but that can get sticky. Best bet is just to find a stripped down version of an AOSP ROM and install it. Itll make it as un-sprinty as possible
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if its a G900P, then youre going to be best served going with the KLTESPR version of cyanogenmod. Technically, you can flash any ROM on it as long as you use the kltespr baseband, kernel and radio on it, but that can get sticky. Best bet is just to find a stripped down version of an AOSP ROM and install it. Itll make it as un-sprinty as possible
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ok thanks for the info and so far its running fine the only problem i am having is i dont have 4g it only stays on 3g and i have tried cyanogenmod same thing but then i get hspa as well but no 4g, how can i get 4g?
what model # is it? its either the G900p, G900v, G900a or G900t (most likely). I ask because it could just be the data icons. My G900P only showed the 3G icon when it was running hspa+ until i changed some stuff around. BTW, hspa+ is 4G. LTE (long term evolution) is a made up term, not a name of a cell technology. 4G was first called that by sprint when they used ClearWire on the Evo4G. LTE+ is a different thing, which the S5 isnt capable of. If youre getting the h+ icon, then youre already on the right path. You might need to enable the right bands on the phone to get the full speed(which isnt a newb task)
Also, it doesnt really matter in the slightest if its a US model, since they all have the exact same hardware(minus the xynos processor versions, which havent really been discussed much here at all). A little discussion and changing stuff can get it to where it needs to be, of that, im sure.
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another thing to note, what carrier are you using? Orange? Vodafone? Are they strictly GSM (like most EU carriers)? if so, then you shouldnt be having much trouble at all. The SSU.apk and a custom ROM that allows you to change APN settings should get you there.
youdoofus said:
what model # is it? its either the G900p, G900v, G900a or G900t (most likely). I ask because it could just be the data icons. My G900P only showed the 3G icon when it was running hspa+ until i changed some stuff around. BTW, hspa+ is 4G. LTE (long term evolution) is a made up term, not a name of a cell technology. 4G was first called that by sprint when they used ClearWire on the Evo4G. LTE+ is a different thing, which the S5 isnt capable of. If youre getting the h+ icon, then youre already on the right path. You might need to enable the right bands on the phone to get the full speed(which isnt a newb task)
Also, it doesnt really matter in the slightest if its a US model, since they all have the exact same hardware(minus the xynos processor versions, which havent really been discussed much here at all). A little discussion and changing stuff can get it to where it needs to be, of that, im sure.
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another thing to note, what carrier are you using? Orange? Vodafone? Are they strictly GSM (like most EU carriers)? if so, then you shouldnt be having much trouble at all. The SSU.apk and a custom ROM that allows you to change APN settings should get you there.
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Its the G900p and i am on T-mobile and i have triend 3 network as well its the same.
If i use the same sim on another device i get 4g but when i use it on G900p i get only 3g.
which custom rom do you recommend? and i have already changed the apn but its still the same
alphadude said:
Its the G900p and i am on T-mobile and i have triend 3 network as well its the same.
If i use the same sim on another device i get 4g but when i use it on G900p i get only 3g.
which custom rom do you recommend? and i have already changed the apn but its still the same
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I thought you were getting hspa+
also, i recommend MOAR 7.0. Its a very smooth ROM. I havent used any CM ROMs in quite a while because the gear 2 neo on my wrinst wont pair with CM ROMs, not sure why tho. MOAR is TW based, but its an excellent ROM. I think the problem youre having is the bands in the radio of the phone. Tou can enable the other bands to get LTE, but im not sure what bands T-Mob uses for LTE.
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you may need to do whats stated in this thread
youdoofus said:
also, i recommend MOAR 7.0. Its a very smooth ROM. I havent used any CM ROMs in quite a while because the gear 2 neo on my wrinst wont pair with CM ROMs, not sure why tho. MOAR is TW based, but its an excellent ROM. I think the problem youre having is the bands in the radio of the phone. Tou can enable the other bands to get LTE, but im not sure what bands T-Mob uses for LTE.
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you may need to do whats stated in this thread
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ok thanks bro i will try the link you posted and see if it works
Forgive me if this is too obvious, but have you gone into Settings -> More Networks -> Mobile networks -> Network mode and picked an appropriate mode for your network (presumably GSM/UMTS)? And did yo adjust the roaming settings?
Also, the G900P was built with a focus on working well on Sprint's (USA) CDMA network. The G900P has some hardware capability to work on non-USA networks, but not great hardware capability like some of the other Galaxy S5 variants. It's possible that there just aren't any compatible 4G networks where you live.
Here's are the frequencies/protocols the G9000P supports:
LTE: Band 25/26/41 CDMA 1x/EVDO Rev.A: 800/1900MHz; HSPA+/UMTS: 850/900/1900/2100MHz; GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
RazzMcTazz said:
Forgive me if this is too obvious, but have you gone into Settings -> More Networks -> Mobile networks -> Network mode and picked an appropriate mode for your network (presumably GSM/UMTS)? And did yo adjust the roaming settings?
Also, the G900P was built with a focus on working well on Sprint's (USA) CDMA network. The G900P has some hardware capability to work on non-USA networks, but not great hardware capability like some of the other Galaxy S5 variants. It's possible that there just aren't any compatible 4G networks where you live.
Here's are the frequencies/protocols the G9000P supports:
LTE: Band 25/26/41 CDMA 1x/EVDO Rev.A: 800/1900MHz; HSPA+/UMTS: 850/900/1900/2100MHz; GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
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Hi i have tried everything and noting works, I have installed MOAR v7 custom rom its still the same i get 3g and hspa-hspa+ but no 4g i have a honor 7 as well and the 4g works in the phone if i swap sim card and i really want 4g to work on my galaxy s5 sprint SM-G900P
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Hi i have tried everything and noting works, I have installed MOAR v7 custom rom its still the same i get 3g and hspa-hspa+ but no 4g i have a honor 7 as well and the 4g works in the phone if i swap sim card and i really want 4g to work on my galaxy s5 sprint SM-G900P
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actually, all USA S5s support all LTE bands. Its not a cakewalk to add them all to the phone, as the modem is what is limiting access to all bands (Sammy want to see more phones), here is the thread on how to do so
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Hi all,
i have an unlocked at&t one x. i'm using it in india on vodafone network. i wanted to know if 3g will work on this phone? i see the E symbol on the notification bar. does that mean that it will work only on edge? the frequency bands seem to be compatible. is there anyone who is already using it on the same network and can help me out with this? thanks.
fixated said:
Hi all,
i have an unlocked at&t one x. i'm using it in india on vodafone network. i wanted to know if 3g will work on this phone? i see the E symbol on the notification bar. does that mean that it will work only on edge? the frequency bands seem to be compatible. is there anyone who is already using it on the same network and can help me out with this? thanks.
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Did 3G ever worked for you ? How did you unlock you AT&T one x, sung unlock code ?
If you go to your dialer and type in *#*#4636#*#* , you will go into testing mode - where you can check your network settings. Verify that your network is not set to something like "LTE Only" (which is not available in India).
Preferably set it to "WCDMA Preferred" or "WCDMA Only" (You can also play around with HSPA ).
See if that works.
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this should be in Q&A section.
Are you having any 3G plan from vodafone? - If you are on 3g plan you should get 3g automatically.
-Try changing network modes if you have a 3g plan but still get edge only
Having the same problem..
I have an AT&T Unlocked HTC ONE XL (Eviita)
Its Bands seem to be compatible with 3G Bands in India.
I have tried everything (*#*#4636#*#*) and tried all banks.. on "WCDMA PREFERRED" it still shows "E" and my sim comes 3G data plan is active.
I have Unlocked Bootloader, S-Off, Rooted, Installed Cynganemod 10.2 (Android 4.3) with G-apps and its all working fine, but still no 3G.
Any help on this from anyone.
Theres only 1 thing i can now think of... when u go into (*#*#4636#*#*) mode and click on Phone Information and scroll down, u can see one tab which cannot be clicked and it dimmed out, it says... "OEM-specific Info/Settings", but you cant click it.
Is this a Data Locked phone?
hypermaster said:
Having the same problem..
I have an AT&T Unlocked HTC ONE XL (Eviita)
Its Bands seem to be compatible with 3G Bands in India.
I have tried everything (*#*#4636#*#*) and tried all banks.. on "WCDMA PREFERRED" it still shows "E" and my sim comes 3G data plan is active.
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When buying any phone from a source other than your carrier, you need to do the research on band compatibility BEFORE you buy the phone. As this is set in hardware, and is can't be modified. The fact you say "seems to be compatible" implies that you aren't sure.
Also, you haven't mentioned what carrier you are using. The OP says Vodaphone, and I can't find any info on what MHz band Vodaphone uses for 3G. You need to know what band your carrier is using for 3G. Your carrier needs to be using one of the bands 850, 1900, or 2100 MHz for 3G (HSPA). Otherwise you will not get 3G on this device.
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Is this a Data Locked phone?
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That doesn't mean anything, did you make that up? Either the phone is SIM unlocked or not. There is no "lock" on the device that would make you get EDGE but not 3G. Getting EDGE but no 3G typically means that the device is not compatible with your carrier's 3G network.
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I've reported the thread to mods for moving.
Thread moved to Q&A forum.
is your phone on 'gsm only' mode ? I've used the same phone in India but it wasn't a AT&T one though.
Okay, I have a verzizon Galaxy S3 running on At&T GoPhone service. It is a straight talk pretty much. Without rooting, I was able to put in the APN for at&t and I was able to use EDGE speeds ONLY. Now, I tried rooting and using the Titanium Backup w/ APN Manager method to fix it and get 3G speeds, but it did NOT work either. I am only getting EDGE speeds. I know this is some how possible..It has to be, if not then darn. My question, is there any possible way to get 3G speeds with a verizon galaxy s3 using AT&T as my carrier?
I have searched, rooted, and I have spent the last three days attempting to figure this out.
The phone IS UNLOCKED already, it is a Global phone, so I know it can use CDMA & GSM. AT&T is only GSM I understand that..
aaronh850 said:
Okay, I have a verzizon Galaxy S3 running on At&T GoPhone service. It is a straight talk pretty much. Without rooting, I was able to put in the APN for at&t and I was able to use EDGE speeds ONLY. Now, I tried rooting and using the Titanium Backup w/ APN Manager method to fix it and get 3G speeds, but it did NOT work either. I am only getting EDGE speeds. I know this is some how possible..It has to be, if not then darn. My question, is there any possible way to get 3G speeds with a verizon galaxy s3 using AT&T as my carrier?
I have searched, rooted, and I have spent the last three days attempting to figure this out.
The phone IS UNLOCKED already, it is a Global phone, so I know it can use CDMA & GSM. AT&T is only GSM I understand that..
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Pretty sure edge is all you're going to get at this point. Just because this phone is a global phone doesn't necessarily mean the data is going to work at its full capability.
The gsm 3g network on att is likely a different band then what the Verizon s3 is open to. I know for sure that the 4g lte bands are different and this phone won't recognize the att 4g network.
If both bands aren't available on this phone, there's no way to get your phone to recognize their mobile data network.
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Additionally, what I would do is sell this phone and get an att s3. They should be right around the same value and you'll have a much better experience with that phone.
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OK guys I've finally unlock the LTE Band 7, here are the steps (thanks @regspy, @BobbySteel)
1. I have Stock ROM (4.4.2) and last firmware installed and root.
2. Download the files you will need HERE install QPST and QXDM, u can get the drivers intalling HTC Sync Manager from HTC webpage.
3. Dowload Terminal Emulator from the market.
4. Open the terminal emulator and put the code on @regspy guide HERE
5. Put your phone in CDMA mode.
6. Open your phone dialer and type ##3424# (an image should be appear on your phone screen).
7. Connect the phone to your PC.
8. Go to start, all programs, QSPST, open QPST configuration (as admin).
9. On QPST configuration go to Ports and click on add new port.
10. Open device manager, go to PORTS and check what port are using your phone.
11. On QPST configuration fill the PORT and PORT LABEL, PORT LABEL should be HTC Diagnostic Device or something like that, now click OK.
12. Now open QXDM.exe (as admin).
13. Go to options, communications.
14. On TARGET PORT select your HTC phone and click ok.
15. On VIEW select NV Bowser.
16. Find +6828 click read button and backup the stock value on a paper, txt file, etc just in case.
17. Repace Both values with 524356 and click WRITE.
18. Do the same with +6829, use the same value.
19. Reboot and enjoy!!
20. Put the phone in Global Mode.
Stock GSM Values (thanks to @BobbySteel):
441: 0xfff
946: 0xbfff
1877: 562950035735431
2954: 4294967295
Regards!
SORRY FOR DOUBLE POST
xrodx said:
OK guys I've finally unlock the LTE Band 7, here are the steps (thanks @regspy, @BobbySteel)
1. I have Stock ROM (4.4.2) and last firmware installed.
2. Follow the @regspy guide but dont change any NV Value, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55673438&postcount=475
3. Only change the LTE NV Values (the values will unlock 800/1800/2600 (bands 20/3/7):
+6828: 524356
+6829: 524356
4. Reboot and enjoy!!
Stock Values (thanks to @BobbySteel):
441: 0xfff
946: 0xbfff
1877: 562950035735431
2954: 4294967295
Regards!
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Gonna try this tonight... Are you on Verizon? I ask cuz I have a vzw m8 on T-Mobile, and hope this helps abit. I'm still trying to unlock aws band to be more compatible with tmo
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rpalmerin said:
Gonna try this tonight... Are you on Verizon? I ask cuz I have a vzw m8 on T-Mobile, and hope this helps abit. I'm still trying to unlock aws band to be more compatible with tmo
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No, im from Chile and bought a VZW one m8 from ebay, here we use lte band 7. As advice if this NV value dont work try to get 6828 and 6829 NV value from a TMO One M8.
xrodx said:
No, im from Chile and bought a VZW one m8 from ebay, here we use lte band 7. As advice if this NV value dont work try to get 6828 and 6829 NV value from a TMO One M8.
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That's a good idea. Haven't thought of asking anyone about that yet thanks
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For us?
hi guys,is it important for people who has Verizon m8 in europe?(we are still using 3g/h) ?
cincon said:
hi guys,is it important for people who has Verizon m8 in europe?(we are still using 3g/h) ?
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Same here. I use it in Bulgaria and LTE is very limited, also AFAIK LTE shortens the battery life..
If you don't have coverage and you have LTE it will keep scanning -> battery drain
cincon said:
hi guys,is it important for people who has Verizon m8 in europe?(we are still using 3g/h) ?
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Its very possible in fact I got the NV value from a Europe htc one m7.
Regards
so
what should i do for European people who have 3g/h neywork?
pls help me =)
This works in Europe too
Working in Uk?
The strangest thing... I enabled said bands while I was visiting Pakistan and it IMMEDIATELY worked (provider there uses band 3, 1800 MHz) It worked just fine in Dubai as well, also on band 3 and on my EE sim on roaming on etisalat. But then I get back to Uk and still no LTE. Just HSPA!
I am on EE network which I am sure uses band 3 as well. I know there is an LTE signal in my area because when I pop my sim in my wife's iPhone 5 (not 5s) it picks LTE immediately (which I believe is only capable of band 3 in UK)
Also, I am not getting LTE on my Verizon anywhere at all.
So I know band 3 was unlocked because it worked great in Pakistan and Dubai but its not working here. Anyone have any ideas why this is?
@BobbySteel: does yours work in Uk?
So if I am American, do I even need or want to try this?
BygSii said:
So if I am American, do I even need or want to try this?
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If you're on Verizon; no.
What about me ? I have AT&T and current use only HSPA+
do you have an idea if this band that you unlocked is also available on ATT?
Great job
What are the default LTE bands the verizon m8 comes with?
Also is it possible to unlock AWS HSPA+ bands?
I have the exact same problem. I can't get any UK sim cards to reliably work in the UK but it works well in every other EU country I'm in. I've tried both Voda and O2 UK. Strangely though there are a few locations (near Victoria for example) where 4g *does* work. But it's geographically small and other areas my old sgs4 got 4g don't work on this handset w the same sim. Bizarre.
I was hoping this would be a more popular thread but guess the phone is getting old now...
hyperfire21 said:
What are the default LTE bands the verizon m8 comes with?
Also is it possible to unlock AWS HSPA+ bands?
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AFAIK, HTC One M8 has LTE bands 4/13 unlocked. And it´s global on 3G.
Edit: Bands 4/13 only(NV 6828 = 4104, same NV 6829)
rpalmerin said:
Gonna try this tonight... Are you on Verizon? I ask cuz I have a vzw m8 on T-Mobile, and hope this helps abit. I'm still trying to unlock aws band to be more compatible with tmo
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TMO uses LTE bands 2-4-12 in the continental US and Verizon 4-13. Therefore you should unlock bands 2-12 to use both carriers.
So, NV6828 and NV6829 original values(4104) must be replaced with 6154. Hope this helps.
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BobbySteel said:
I have the exact same problem. I can't get any UK sim cards to reliably work in the UK but it works well in every other EU country I'm in. I've tried both Voda and O2 UK. Strangely though there are a few locations (near Victoria for example) where 4g *does* work. But it's geographically small and other areas my old sgs4 got 4g don't work on this handset w the same sim. Bizarre.
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Both Vodafone and O2 use LTE band 20 in the UK, are you sure that band is enabled?
rickylambert said:
TMO uses LTE bands 2-4-12 in the continental US and Verizon 4-13. Therefore you should unlock bands 2-12 to use both carriers.
So, NV6828 and NV6829 original values(4104) must be replaced with 6154. Hope this helps.
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Both Vodafone and O2 use LTE band 20 in the UK, are you sure that band is enabled?
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Thanks, yeah I've been getting lte since September when I switched over to T-Mobile, so that's not really the issue even though I thought that was it,... I think my issue it's cc with the aws band that T-Mobile runs on that I don't get that's the culprit... Any ideas on how to get that going? Cuz I get wcdma lte and basic 2g gms, but when it switches from tower to tower, it's what in having issues with
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Hi friends.
i have a sprint note 5, it is international unlock. Everything is ok but i have a problem.
i have been living in Turkey and my note 5 doesnt support lte in my country.
i can get only 3g now, i think lte bands is not compatible. So, i wonder is there any lte option enable bands.
my telecom corp. supports lte 800, 900, 1800, 2100 ve 2600 MHZ bands.
how can i do to solve this problem.
what is the service menu of sprint note 5?
regards.
karayel_kara said:
Hi friends.
i have a sprint note 5, it is international unlock. Everything is ok but i have a problem.
i have been living in Turkey and my note 5 doesnt support lte in my country.
i can get only 3g now, i think lte bands is not compatible. So, i wonder is there any lte option enable bands.
my telecom corp. supports lte 800, 900, 1800, 2100 ve 2600 MHZ bands.
how can i do to solve this problem.
what is the service menu of sprint note 5?
regards.
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##3282# but your going to need your msl.
karayel_kara said:
Hi friends.
i have a sprint note 5, it is international unlock. Everything is ok but i have a problem.
i have been living in Turkey and my note 5 doesnt support lte in my country.
i can get only 3g now, i think lte bands is not compatible. So, i wonder is there any lte option enable bands.
my telecom corp. supports lte 800, 900, 1800, 2100 ve 2600 MHZ bands.
how can i do to solve this problem.
what is the service menu of sprint note 5?
regards.
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Not sure if international unlock is different but ##72786# in dialer will reset data provisioning to factory without needing msl and only resetting data configuration without resetting phone or user files. The 3282 one will allow u to view data settings without msl but msl needed to change anything, some custom roms/kernels have this bypassed allowing data settings accessible without msl. Id try scrtn first (72786)
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Or signal guard app may be worth trying if rooted as it will have an option for radio locking where you can change preferred network type. The app also can be used unrooted just not sure what that is like as I havent tried unrooted.
Is there any option to learn msl in my phone ?
karayel_kara said:
Is there any option to learn msl in my phone ?
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You'll have to contact sprint, if you call care they will sometimes give it to you, or if you know someone at a store they might be able to look it up for you
If you want to root or are rooted there are other options as well, but without the trouble of that it should be easier to get it from sprint. They do have terms for it which can be found somewhere on their site, I'd google sprint unlock policy. You will most likely come across workarounds as well from the same search results.
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If u r rooted or would rather not gamble your luck with the various different service reps (all working for the same company) http://idoneapps.com would be, in my opinion, the most simple and surebet option available to obtaining the msl, among several other options that I believe would be a tremendous help to you. There may be other methods out there, however, just from my experience with the same model phone and whether marshmallow or lollipop it has without a doubt worked successfully.
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And apologies if the link is not within the rules as for being free or whatever, I just wasnt sure how to go about it as it had once been posted on a forum on here being shared for free and was requested by idoneapps to be removed so in respect to that I only felt comfortable pointing in the honest direction, what you decide from there is entirely up to you.
My friends, i have got msl code now and i checked setting.
I have seen that i havent lte 3 7 20 bans , so i cant see lte signal in my note 5.
How can i add this lte bands for my note 5?
Is it possible?
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The bands supported by the n920p are bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25, 26, 41
Dear my friend.
I can see band3 setting but it says not supported.
I think, can it solve with new kernel or porting new firmware
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I have entered this 72786 code and reset but i cant see my network now,emergency call only. It is sprint phone but unlocked to sim free by sprint. I tried this code because i also have problem with Lte.
It is note 5 n920p.
What should i do?
Purchased my phones from US Cellular unlocked. Recently left US Cellular to prepaid company ROK Moble also a cmda carrier The thing is 4G LTE seems to be blocked on all my phones! I was going to root and install a custom ROM because I was convinced that its a US Cellular final FU but "ping pong root" dosent yet support US cellular phones and I don't want to trip KNOX.
Any help would be appreciated.
i suggest you look at ROK LTE bands, they may not be compatible with your phone.
compare LTE bands at http://willmyphonework.net/
astbnboy001 said:
Purchased my phones from US Cellular unlocked. Recently left US Cellular to prepaid company ROK Moble also a cmda carrier The thing is 4G LTE seems to be blocked on all my phones! I was going to root and install a custom ROM because I was convinced that its a US Cellular final FU but "ping pong root" dosent yet support US cellular phones and I don't want to trip KNOX.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Above tips are all valid. Also make sure you have a ROK mobile APN selected. And if not present, create it according to thier guidelines.
http://help.rokmobile.com/hc/en-us/articles/200968005-APN-Settings-for-phones-with-SIM-cards-GSM-
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Rooting for US cellular S6, SM-G920R4, should be done through CF-auto-root. Download the root file and the appropriate custom recovery, example: TWRP for sm-g920r4. Flash cf root first and then custom recovery in that order via Odin. You will be rooted and ready to install custom ROM s.
**Your knox will be tripped and warranty will be void.
HKSpeed said:
compare LTE bands at http://willmyphonework.net/
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I did that and it states that it MAY work.
Commodore 64 said:
Above tips are all valid. Also make sure you have a ROK mobile APN selected. And if not present, create it according to thier guidelines.
http://help.rokmobile.com/hc/en-us/articles/200968005-APN-Settings-for-phones-with-SIM-cards-GSM-
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Rooting for US cellular S6, SM-G920R4, should be done through CF-auto-root. Download the root file and the appropriate custom recovery, example: TWRP for sm-g920r4. Flash cf root first and then custom recovery in that order via Odin. You will be rooted and ready to install custom ROM s.
**Your knox will be tripped and warranty will be void.
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Forgive the newby question but I thought you dont use APN's in CMDA mode?
in any case I can't view or change the APN settings
Thank YOU
I hope you all understand that I greatly appreciate your help and taking the time to answer.
THANK YOU>
According to Wikipedia, ROK uses Verizon's network. The same Wikipedia article states ROK/Verizon uses LTE bands 2, 4, 13. This site and this site state the US Cellular 920R4 uses LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25. So your phone only works with 2 of Verizon's LTE bands. Maybe your area uses the LTE band you're missing (13). Verizon is notorious for screwing people, so Verizon might be limiting or excluding LTE access to MVNO operators like ROK.
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astbnboy001 said:
The thing is 4G LTE seems to be blocked on all my phones!
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So LTE is not working on all your phones? Then its a network issue; not your phones.
HKSpeed said:
According to Wikipedia, ROK uses Verizon's network. The same Wikipedia article states ROK/Verizon uses LTE bands 2, 4, 13. This site and this site state the US Cellular 920R4 uses LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25. So your phone only works with 2 of Verizon's LTE bands. Maybe your area uses the LTE band you're missing (13). Verizon is notorious for screwing people, so Verizon might be limiting or excluding LTE access to MVNO operators like ROK.
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So LTE is not working on all your phones? Then its a network issue; not your phones.
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First thank you for the reply. US Cellular's LTE network is on bands 5, and 12. is it possible for the us cellular software to limit network selection to one of these 2 bands even though the phone made to receive LTE data from all the all of the above bands? because as I look at it rok supports band 12 but not band 5 (in terms of those bands on par with US Cellular) but rok also supports band 2 and 4 which apparently my phone is capable of receiving data on but for some reason unable to....
HKSpeed said:
According to Wikipedia, ROK uses Verizon's network. The same Wikipedia article states ROK/Verizon uses LTE bands 2, 4, 13. This site and this site state the US Cellular 920R4 uses LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 25. So your phone only works with 2 of Verizon's LTE bands. Maybe your area uses the LTE band you're missing (13). Verizon is notorious for screwing people, so Verizon might be limiting or excluding LTE access to MVNO operators like ROK.
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just did *#0011* and I get "no service" network: UNBLOCK IMEI: PASS, 1 MIPI TEST SUCCESS
this was done with the ROK sim in place and the phone is working
WTF is this why im not getting 4G? how do I fix this?
So LTE is not working on all your phones? Then its a network issue; not your phones.