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Can Nexus S support 3G band 850, 1900MHz

I checked the spec. of Nexus S is only supported 3G band 900, 1700, 2100MHz.
Can Nexus S support 3G network (HSDPA) 850 and 1900MHz?

psphknxp said:
I checked the spec. of Nexus S is only supported 3G band 900, 1700, 2100MHz.
Can Nexus S support 3G network (HSDPA) 850 and 1900MHz?
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kwudude said:
There are actually multiple versions of the Nexus S with different bands
See this link for a table of the different models and their bands.
If you want the simple version, though, the only Nexus S variant with 850/1900 support is the GT-i9020A
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Absolutely aware of this. This superb search, powered by Google, gives you that answer in the first link. Information on both the T-Mo and AT&T variant.

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So if I have at&t service and I get the i9020a I should get 3g service?
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No should. You will.

So I can take my att sim card out of my current smart phone with data plan put it in the unlocked i9020a and be good to go? or will I have to set any thing else up? Thanks for your help just want to make sure before I buy.
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If its the 9020a ( same for the 9020t just no 3g) as you mentioned then yes. Just put the sim in. It is a full sized sim so keep that in mind.

[Q] How to unlock LTE bands，so my Nexus 5 can be used in China Mobile's 4G TD-LTE

[Q] How to unlock LTE bands，so my Nexus 5 can be used in China Mobile's 4G TD-LTE
Help, I'm using Nexus 5 Field Test Mode to unlock BAND 41 can not enable China Mobile 4G TD-LTE, 3G TD-SCDMA! How to unlock LTE bands, so my Nexus 5 can be used in China Mobile's 4G TD-LTE, 3G TD-SCDMA! That gives tutorials and address!
求助，我使用Nexus 5 Field Test Mode 解开BAND 41无法启用中国移动4G TD-LTE，3G TD-SCDMA！如何才能解开LTE频段，让我的Nexus 5可以在使用中国移动的4G TD-LTE，3G TD-SCDMA！知道的给出教程和地址！

doraemon616 said:
Help, I'm using Nexus 5 Field Test Mode to unlock BAND 41 can not enable China Mobile 4G TD-LTE, 3G TD-SCDMA! How to unlock LTE bands, so my Nexus 5 can be used in China Mobile's 4G TD-LTE, 3G TD-SCDMA! That gives tutorials and address!
求助，我使用Nexus 5 Field Test Mode 解开BAND 41无法启用中国移动4G TD-LTE，3G TD-SCDMA！如何才能解开LTE频段，让我的Nexus 5可以在使用中国移动的4G TD-LTE，3G TD-SCDMA！知道的给出教程和地址！
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There is no unlocking that is need to be done
as the Device is already Unlocked at the LTE band 41
However there are two versions of the Nexus 5 the North American and one for the rest of the world
North America:
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
CDMA: Band Class: 0/1/10
WCDMA: Bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8/19
LTE: Bands: 1/2/4/5/17/19/25/26/41
Rest of World:
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
WCDMA: Bands: 1/2/4/5/6/8
LTE: Bands: 1/3/5/7/8/20
Please make sure you do indeed have the North American version d280 and not the d281
if you do have the North American version try adding/checking your mobile operators APN settings if that does not work i suggest try to get a new Sim card

My phone is the U.S. version of LG-D820, I have replaced the China Mobile 4G SIM card, also opened a 4G package, but still only use 2G networks

markdapimp said:
LTE: Bands: 1/2/4/5/17/19/25/26/41
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Something wrong there because the 8974 radio wtr1605L can only manage 7 LTE frequencies
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Something wrong there because the 8974 radio wtr1605L can only manage 7 LTE frequencies
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Taken that straight from google http://www.google.com/nexus/5/
click tech specs

markdapimp said:
Taken that straight from google http://www.google.com/nexus/5/
click tech specs
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In which case, either
1) Google are wrong - The WRT1605L packaged within the 8974 for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 is capable of only 7 LTE bands. This is teh first chip that can do this.
2) Google are not being clear with their specs and perhaps omitting that a few carrier released versions are programmed differently.
Edit > Here is a D820 box, with 7 LTE bands listed on it:
https://05526033536925262031.google...H7cDB2vVjUU4ggfe-2h7GKBV2WwqqStrrrKzoMttwm-eA

China Unicom
Go to China Unicom... China Mobile sucks...

N5 North America use with China Mobile 4g
Just picked up a China Mobile 4g card and like the user above am only able to use the edge service. They told me that I had to buy a phone form them to use the 4G service. Will be going back with somebody who speaks better Chinese eventually though.

doraemon616 said:
Help, I'm using Nexus 5 Field Test Mode to unlock BAND 41 can not enable China Mobile 4G TD-LTE, 3G TD-SCDMA! How to unlock LTE bands, so my Nexus 5 can be used in China Mobile's 4G TD-LTE, 3G TD-SCDMA! That gives tutorials and address!
求助，我使用Nexus 5 Field Test Mode 解开BAND 41无法启用中国移动4G TD-LTE，3G TD-SCDMA！如何才能解开LTE频段，让我的Nexus 5可以在使用中国移动的4G TD-LTE，3G TD-SCDMA！知道的给出教程和地址！
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Just go to Chinese forums of Nexus 5, there are plenty of discussion of it.
Due to
1. China Mobile have 3 bands (39/40/41, 41 is super set of 38) been allocated, and Nexus 5 supports only band 41, for LTE-TDD.
So, first of all, you MUST MAKE SURE China Mobile is USING band 41 to provide LTE-TDD where you have your tests.
2. Nexus 5 does not support TD-SCDMA, and it seems do not support FR-CSFB. (or China Mobile did not support it yet.)
So, N5 can not go to LTE automatically through the route: 2G (GSM) -> 3G (TDSCDMA) -> 4G(LTE-TDD).
You MUST using *#*#4636#*#*, select "LTE Only" to force it connect to LTE, and then using "LTE/GSM auto (PRL)" to enable it using CSFB for incoming/outgoing voice service.
Ensure you have 4G USIM card and enabled 4G service using SMS.

4G in mainland China
I live in China and am in the market for a new phone. My HTC Desire HD is getting rather cranky in its old age.
Investigating 4G here, I've found that the mainland uses its own band, which no other country uses. Everything I've read about it says that even if you buy a phone in Hong Kong, its 4G won't work here. Now, I have seen some phones advertised on HK websites that say they can use both HK and mainland 4G, but I haven't been able to confirm that on any manufacturer sites. Not to mention, they were substantially more expensive.
Luckily there are some Chinese brands that are really improving their wares. The Huawei Ascend Mate 7 is one, and the XiaoMi Mi4 is another. I'm still wary of buying one though, mostly because, while it will have English, everything on it will be set up for Chinese consumers.
I'll keep looking into it because ideally, I'd really like to have a Nexus 6, or Droid Turbo with 4G that works here.

wideawakenow said:
I live in China and am in the market for a new phone. My HTC Desire HD is getting rather cranky in its old age.
Investigating 4G here, I've found that the mainland uses its own band, which no other country uses. Everything I've read about it says that even if you buy a phone in Hong Kong, its 4G won't work here. Now, I have seen some phones advertised on HK websites that say they can use both HK and mainland 4G, but I haven't been able to confirm that on any manufacturer sites. Not to mention, they were substantially more expensive.
Luckily there are some Chinese brands that are really improving their wares. The Huawei Ascend Mate 7 is one, and the XiaoMi Mi4 is another. I'm still wary of buying one though, mostly because, while it will have English, everything on it will be set up for Chinese consumers.
I'll keep looking into it because ideally, I'd really like to have a Nexus 6, or Droid Turbo with 4G that works here.
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I'm not sure if the Nexus 5's chipset has bands that are compatible with the Chinese 4G standard TD-LTE (LTE TDD), this thread that talks about adding different bands not originally setup on the N5. Another LINK that may help that discusses the N5 on Chinese 4G networks you may need Google Translate.

closedcircuit said:
I'm not sure if the Nexus 5's chipset has bands that are compatible with the Chinese 4G standard TD-LTE (LTE TDD), this thread that talks about adding different bands not originally setup on the N5. Another LINK that may help that discusses the N5 on Chinese 4G networks you may need Google Translate.
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I'm looking to get the Nexus 6, not the Nexus 5.
The Nexus 6 has a US version and an international version. From what I've found online, the international version will actually be able to use the Chinese mainland LTE bands! I'm quite happy about that!

wideawakenow said:
I'm looking to get the Nexus 6, not the Nexus 5.
The Nexus 6 has a US version and an international version. From what I've found online, the international version will actually be able to use the Chinese mainland LTE bands! I'm quite happy about that!
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We this is the nexus 5 forum. The nexus 6 has a different SoC so nothing here can be assumed as valid for you.

LTE and Verizon

Has anyone with a Verizon data sim try and drop it into the LTE model yet?
Curious if it picks up a data signal.

Hitman3984 said:
Has anyone with a Verizon data sim try and drop it into the LTE model yet?
Curious if it picks up a data signal.
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I've not tried it, but I read that the modem does not support the Verizon LTE bands.

cam30era said:
I've not tried it, but I read that the modem does not support the Verizon LTE bands.
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was worth a shot

Hitman3984 said:
was worth a shot
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When I scanned for networks while playing around, I noticed that it did find the Verizon (4G) network. Obviously, I have no idea if it works as I'm on T-Mobile, but I thought I'd let you know.

mikeyadon said:
When I scanned for networks while playing around, I noticed that it did find the Verizon (4G) network. Obviously, I have no idea if it works as I'm on T-Mobile, but I thought I'd let you know.
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Looking at the specs it "APPEARS" two supported bands are there? The whole thing is annoying honestly, especially when Verizon won't allow an actual activation so you need an active data sim to try.

Confirmed
Verizon sim card does not work. Just got mine today, popped in my Verizon card from my note 2 and it doesn't even recognize the carrier.
A network scan (for my area) only shows at&t and t-mobile.
First the nexus 5 and now this. It's really starting to such to be on Verizon ...

It would only support AWS LTE on Verizon (what they call XLTE). It doesn't support Verizon's primary LTE band, which is Band 13. And AFAIK Verizon hasn't deployed LTE on PCS.

AFAIK there are three makes of the shield tablet
npaladin2000 said:
It would only support AWS LTE on Verizon (what they call XLTE). It doesn't support Verizon's primary LTE band, which is Band 13. And AFAIK Verizon hasn't deployed LTE on PCS.
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May want to check this out just got it from the shield tablet site - just putting this here so anyone who finds this thread also finds the relevant data
There are three versions of SHIELD tablet LTE. There is a North American version that works on AT&T, T-Mobile and Rogers on LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 7, and 17 and HSPA bands 1, 2, 4, 5.
There is a second International version that works on popular European and Asian networks. It supports LTE bands 3, 7, 20 and HSPA+ bands 1, 2, 5, 8.
Check with your favorite store/carrier to verify coverage in your area and as to what device variant you'll ACTUALLY be getting
That being said Verizon uses these bands AFAIK 13(700 MHz Block C) and 4(1700/2100 MHz AWS) for LTE(XLTE for the latter) and 0 and 1 for 3G (1xRTT/EV-DO/eHRPD) - so the only chance of using it is on band 4 - and that will only happen if the devices radio can use the AWS network which i suppose is possible AND the tower in your area having XLTE support - will just need to see - guess i wont know till i get it since they have XLTE in my town, or it could have a snowballs chance in heck or only work after a soft update..ill post an update on what happens

CodieRae said:
May want to check this out just got it from the shield tablet site - just putting this here so anyone who finds this thread also finds the relevant data
There are three versions of SHIELD tablet LTE. There is a North American version that works on AT&T, T-Mobile and Rogers on LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 7, and 17 and HSPA bands 1, 2, 4, 5.
There is a second International version that works on popular European and Asian networks. It supports LTE bands 3, 7, 20 and HSPA+ bands 1, 2, 5, 8.
Check with your favorite store/carrier to verify coverage in your area and as to what device variant you'll ACTUALLY be getting
That being said Verizon uses these bands AFAIK 13(700 MHz Block C) and 4(1700/2100 MHz AWS) for LTE(XLTE for the latter) and 0 and 1 for 3G (1xRTT/EV-DO/eHRPD) - so the only chance of using it is on band 4 - and that will only happen if the devices radio can use the AWS network which i suppose is possible AND the tower in your area having XLTE support - will just need to see - guess i wont know till i get it since they have XLTE in my town, or it could have a snowballs chance in heck or only work after a soft update..ill post an update on what happens
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Did you have any luck with Verizon?
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Did you have any luck with Verizon? I'm thinking about purchasing one.

[Q] Does Verizon S6 work with B-mobile pre paid SIM card in Japan?

I will be traveling to Japan and read that b-mobile offers a pre paid sim card for data. I see that they have every other galaxy phone listed as compatible but don't see the S6. I'm wondering if they just haven't updated it due to it being new or will it not work with the the Galaxy S6?
The requirements they write for it are :
Your device must support one of the following frequency
LTE Band 1 (2100MHz), Band 19 (800MHz), Band 21 (1500MHz)
W-CDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA Band 1 (2100MHz), Band 19 (800MHz)
Also says it must be unlocked SIM card but I believe that verizon's phones fit that.
Thanks in advance,

firejr33 said:
I will be traveling to Japan and read that b-mobile offers a pre paid sim card for data. I see that they have every other galaxy phone listed as compatible but don't see the S6. I'm wondering if they just haven't updated it due to it being new or will it not work with the the Galaxy S6?
The requirements they write for it are :
Your device must support one of the following frequency
LTE Band 1 (2100MHz), Band 19 (800MHz), Band 21 (1500MHz)
W-CDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA Band 1 (2100MHz), Band 19 (800MHz)
Also says it must be unlocked SIM card but I believe that verizon's phones fit that.
Thanks in advance,
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I think you will only get 3G with b-mobile. The Verizon S6 doesn't seem to have the bands from b-mobile's 2G & 4G networks.
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Kenpachi 91 said:
I think you will only get 3G with b-mobile. The Verizon S6 doesn't seem to have the bands from b-mobile's 2G & 4G networks.
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Would that be fast enough to use google maps and read/send an occasional email? I mostly need it for those purposes.
I also have access to an older Iphone 4s (it was on verizon) but currently not activated on any carrier. Would that work better or would I need it activated w/ some carrier before I could swap the sims?
Thanks,

firejr33 said:
Would that be fast enough to use google maps and read/send an occasional email? I mostly need it for those purposes.
I also have access to an older Iphone 4s (it was on verizon) but currently not activated on any carrier. Would that work better or would I need it activated w/ some carrier before I could swap the sims?
Thanks,
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I don't think the Verizon iPhone 4s would work. If got had an iPhone 5s, then that would have a better chance working. I thinks that's when Apple bragged about supporting numerous networks across the world. 3G should be fine for emails. Navigation wise, perhaps? Idk what b-mobile's 3G speeds average at.
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Kenpachi 91 said:
I don't think the Verizon iPhone 4s would work. If got had an iPhone 5s, then that would have a better chance working. I thinks that's when Apple bragged about supporting numerous networks across the world. 3G should be fine for emails. Navigation wise, perhaps? Idk what b-mobile's 3G speeds average at.
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I was actually told the 4s should work (although mb not 4g speeds). It's on their list of supported phones as well.. Too bad the s6 isn't.
Going to go to verizon tom. to have it unlocked and hopefully it will work with the sim card when I get to Japan.

upgrade

I am currently using the oneplus one, but like to try the galaxy note 5. I saw this one on ebay and wonder if this will work with tmobile 4G LTE Band.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Samsung...locked-GOLD-/361372540381?hash=item54237b5ddd
It saids LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/25/26/28/38/39/40/41 from his listing.
But does tmobile use 1700/2100MHz is it band 4?
Just little afraid getting it from overseas in case no LTE with tmobile

Based on the supported bands it will work with most Tmobile bands except HSPA (3G) on the 1700 band. You will also not have WiFi calling or VoLTE on band 12 since it's not a certified device. You would be better off buying the tmobile note 5 N920T unless those things I mentioned don't matter to you.
Supported Bands:
2G/Voice Bands: 850/900/1800/1900
3G/HSPA Bands: 850/900/1900/2100
LTE Bands: 1/2/3/4/5/7/12/17/25/26/28/38/39/40/41
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Oh ya, I totally forgot about the wifi calling features. from tmobile. I will get the tmobile note 5 instead then. Thanks for the details information.
jmerlos said:
Based on the supported bands it will work with most Tmobile bands except HSPA (3G) on the 1700 band. You will also not have WiFi calling or VoLTE on band 12 since it's not a certified device. You would be better off buying the tmobile note 5 N920T unless those things I mentioned don't matter to you.
Supported Bands:
2G/Voice Bands: 850/900/1800/1900
3G/HSPA Bands: 850/900/1900/2100
LTE Bands: 1/2/3/4/5/7/12/17/25/26/28/38/39/40/41
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Found a local seller here for a brand new tmobile phone. $500 I texted him earlier regarding the phone.
Good thing I ask is the phone already paid off. I am sure some buyer don't remember to ask then end up having problem.
http://postimg.org/image/7n0fap6jl/

benzso63 said:
Found a local seller here for a brand new tmobile phone. $500 I texted him earlier regarding the phone.
Good thing I ask is the phone already paid off. I am sure some buyer don't remember to ask then end up having problem.
http://postimg.org/image/7n0fap6jl/
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If the phone is not paid off I would not buy it. I would use an upgrade, Jump or Jump on Demand. Jump on Demand would probably be best if you like to switch phones often.