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Are there band variants?

I want to buy a Nexus 5, but I am in Central America. Here, we basically use the AT&T equivalent to North American bands. Can I just buy any Nexus 5 and pop in my SIM?
I thought I'd go to the best source, because I've seen conflicting info online. Thanks in advance. :good:

Theres only 2 models. D820 for USA and D821 for everywhere else. This is not Samsung
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[Completed] ZUKZ1 in Canada (4G)

So i am considering buying this phone, but I have only 1 concern about lte on this website: http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_230088.html it says that 4f bands are only:FDD-LTE 1800/2100/2600MHz, so will it work in Canada?? I checked http://maps.mobileworldlive.com/ and It only compatable with 2100, no 1700 is it fine if I only have 1?

Gapkobob said:
So i am considering buying this phone, but I have only 1 concern about lte on this website: http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_230088.html it says that 4f bands are only:FDD-LTE 1800/2100/2600MHz, so will it work in Canada?? I checked http://maps.mobileworldlive.com/ and It only compatable with 2100, no 1700 is it fine if I only have 1?
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Hello and thank you for using XDA Assist.
There is no forum specifically for the ZUKZ1 but you may want to ask your question with all relevant details in the friendly general Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum at http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help where members familiar with that device and he Canadian networks might be able to advise you.
Good Luck!

[Completed] Increasing the supported bands or frequency on Chinese phones?

Hey all,
So I recently have been looking into Chinese phones and have realized that there are some great competitively priced phones on the market, in particular I am interested in the Lenovo Lemon k3. However I have T-mobile, which support Bands 2, 4 and 12 for 4G LTE, most Chinese phones however do not support those bands. I was wondering if its possible to root and then mod any of these phones to support all Bands, I dont want to buy one and be stuck using 2G coverage.
Thanks,

Hello,
Welcome to XDA.
Try posting your question in the forum linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
The experts there may be able to help. Good luck.

LTE Band Questions

Hello XDA Community,
I have several questions concerning LTE bands (well, cellular data bands in general). This terminology may not be completely accurate, but I think I should get the gist across. I'll number them for ease of response.
1. It is my current understanding that the hardware that determines which LTE bands a phone can use are built into the SOC. Is this correct?
2. Is there a way I can look up which bands the hardware on my phone supports? Ie. can I look up what bands a "qualcomm snapdragon 660" supports? I tried googling it of course, but no luck.
3. Would I look this up via an app?
4. It is also my understanding that many phones have some bands disabled. Doing some googling show that you can unlock these hidden bands in some cases? Is that correct?
There may be more specified questions to follow, provided what the answers to these questions are.

Iam interested in the same questions.
Sometimes after enabling LTE bands the phone still don't use them.
If someone know technically in details how it works please share your knowledge !
Thanks

Was googling and found this post.
I have exactly the same questions. Some expert could please enlighten us? It would be much appreciated.
Thanks

s7 edge g935u LTE 28

Hi all,recently bought a second hand s7 edge , i'm in Australia, and realised a few days later after having reception issues in rural areas , that it was a g935v.Great!So i rooted and downloaded g935 u nougat so i have more LTE bands and to get rid of verizon rubbish.i have all lte bands i need except 28 . I accessed service mode via hidden menu and checked bands and 28 is not listed at all.
Wondering if anyone know's if 28 is actually in the qualcomm chip and if so how i can enable it.I did a search and found a thread about us sims and a cdma tool , downloaded and tried but no luck...?My carrier is Telstra if relevant....
Cheers.

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Hi all,recently bought a second hand s7 edge ,...
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I don't have this device but, according to the following link...
http://www.phonemore.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-sm-g935u/specs/3327
... someone has provided feedback regarding both the LTE Bands 17 & 28. The member stated "The FM radio chip has finally been activated (thanks to the Nougat update), and the G935U has LTE bands 17 and 28.".
You can always try to obtain some member guidance within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device for some additional feedback regarding this as well.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3489011
Good Luck!
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